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14 recalls were announced in October 1998.
Of the 14 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 7% are Critical, 29% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Rubie's Costume is recalling about 12,000 children's vampire capes and witch brooms because they fail federal flammability standards and could cause burn injuries.
Fisher-Price is recalling various Power Wheels battery-powered ride-on vehicles due to risks of electrocution, electric shock, and fire.
Schweiss Distributing is recalling approximately 500 bottom-operated bi-fold doors to repair them due to a risk of entrapment.
Great American Toy is recalling about 18,700 stuffed crab toys with wire antennae due to a laceration hazard.
Playwell Toy recalled xylophone mallets because their small ends can block young children's airways. One infant suffered severe brain damage.
Central Sprinkler is recalling approximately 8.4 million Omega fire sprinklers because they may fail to activate during a fire, posing a risk of injury or death.
Deckers Outdoor Corp. is recalling about 65,000 children's Teva sandals because the straps can detach from the footbed, posing a fall hazard.
Kmart is recalling approximately 114,000 Splash Club Deluxe Baby Floats because the seat can tear, causing children to fall into water and potentially drown.
Royal Centurian/Sovereign is recalling about 39,300 Royal Sovereign model RST-1200 portable heaters because a worn mechanism can damage electrical wiring, posing a fire hazard.
Siemens is recalling 2-pole GFCI circuit breakers used with hot tubs and spas because they could overheat and fail to prevent electrocution.
Bargain Wholesale is recalling Onika Steam/Dry Spray Irons because inappropriate wiring and non-ignition-resistant housings create fire and scald hazards.
S-B Power Tool is recalling Skil model 6464 Hammer Drills because a wiring problem could cause electric shock or electrocution.
Philips is recalling 25,500 Magnavox Home Audio Theatre Systems because the speaker voice coil can overheat and cause a fire.
Atico International USA Inc. is recalling approximately 13,000 pacifiers sold at Bath & Body Works because the nipples could separate, posing a choking hazard to children.
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