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16 recalls were announced in November 1998.
Of the 16 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 6% are Critical, 19% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
DeWalt is recalling 25,000 framing saws because the lower blade guard may fail to close, posing a laceration risk.
The CPSC is recalling Bilt-Rite, Evenflo, Graco, and other playpens because defective rivet covers can break, exposing rivets that pose a strangulation risk to children.
Pacific Scientific Co. is recalling over 71,000 treadmills sold by eight manufacturers because an electrical short in the motors can cause electrocution, shock, or fire.
Kolcraft and Playskool are recalling portable cribs because rotating top rail hinges can collapse, entrapping and suffocating children.
AIG Designs Holding Inc. is recalling about 1,200 entertainment units sold by Wal-Mart and Sears due to risks of electrocution and fire.
Custom Accessories is recalling about 20,000 Electro-Tek soldering irons because they pose a risk of electrocution or electric shock.
W.C. Redmon Co. is recalling about 1,800 Cuddle Me Close bedside cradles due to a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the company for repair.
Menards is recalling approximately 8,000 Henry Gym Sets, model #68, because they may collapse and cause injury.
Electrolux is recalling about 226,000 Ponytail top-corded upright vacuum cleaners because the power cords can break, causing shocks or burns to users.
Five manufacturers are recalling over 37,000 wooden bunk beds because spaces on the top bunk pose entrapment and strangulation risks to young children.
DeWalt is recalling about 660,000 corded electric screwdrivers sold under DeWalt, Grabber, and Black & Decker brands because their wiring design can cause electric shock.
Sunbeam is recalling approximately 80,000 Grillmaster gas grills because the side burner's propane hose can overheat and melt, potentially causing gas leaks or fires.
Tonka is voluntarily recalling Love Me Tender dolls because plastic eyes may detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
Nike is recalling approximately 350,000 pairs of men's Air Face Up basketball shoes because a decorative metal rivet can bend and form a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard.
Speed Queen is offering a free retrofit guard for Contempo Stack washer-dryers with casters to prevent hand or foot injuries from moving parts.
Siemens is offering free inspections for I-T-E circuit breaker boxes installed between September 1986 and May 1987 due to incorrect material components that could cause overheating.
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