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14 recalls were announced in September 1997.
Of the 14 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 14% are Critical, 14% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
BRK is recalling approximately 18,000 First Alert True Fit Safety Gates because plastic parts can break off into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.
J.C. Penney is recalling about 6,000 Francisca full-size wooden baby cribs because side rail spindles can loosen, creating a gap where a baby's head could become entrapped.
Five manufacturers are recalling about 16,500 bunk beds because openings on the top bunk can entrap young children's heads.
Walgreens is recalling Smoke Tote cigarette lighters because the child-resistant mechanisms may fail to reset, posing a fire hazard to young children.
King of Fans is recalling Maxi-Heat Supreme portable electric heaters because the cover can separate, exposing live electrical parts and creating shock hazards.
Tema Dis Ticaret is recalling about 3,000 Teba multifunction ovens because moisture accumulation in heating elements could cause electrical current leaks and shock hazards.
Kmart is recalling approximately 74,000 Healthways Ocean Side dive masks because the glass can break into sharp pieces, posing a laceration risk to divers.
Camil Corp. Ltd. is recalling 1,000 bottles of Aguarras floor cleaner because the packaging is not child-resistant and lacks required safety warnings.
Duracraft is recalling about 1 million humidifiers that can overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using them immediately and contact the manufacturer for a repair or replacement.
In-Mar Trading is recalling over 14,600 extension cords sold in Puerto Rico due to undersized wires and lack of overcurrent protection, posing fire and electrocution risks.
Vesture Corp. is recalling about 44,000 Lava Java microwaveable mugs because they can ignite or split open, posing fire and burn risks.
Digital Equipment Corp. is recalling HiNote VP 500 series AC adapters because connector pins can break off, posing a shock hazard.
Achim Importing Co. is recalling over 249,000 oval braided rugs that fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Century Products recalled Lil' Napper infant swings because loose harness straps can cause children to become entangled and strangle. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
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