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March 1998 recalls

11 recalls were announced in March 1998.

What the numbers show

Severe
3
High
8

Of the 11 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 27% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–11 of 11

  • HighCPSC·98089·1998-03-31

    Norco Recalls Bike Passenger Trailers Due to Metal Fatigue Risk

    Norco Products USA is recalling approximately 450 bike passenger trailers because metal fatigue could cause the hitch to fail, potentially injuring occupants.

    Product
    Axiom Firefly bike passenger trailers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·98088·1998-03-27

    Midway Arms Recalls Tumbler Gun Cartridge Casing Cleaners Due to Fire Hazard

    Midway Arms is recalling Tumbler gun cartridge casing cleaners because the motor can overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

    Product
    Midway Arms Tumbler gun cartridge casing cleaners
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98086·1998-03-23

    Chandur Hasso Recalls 2,400 Somito Foreign Travel Electric Converters

    Chandur Hasso Inc. is recalling 2,400 Somito foreign travel electric converters that could short circuit, posing fire, shock, and burn hazards.

    Product
    Somito foreign travel electric converters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98085·1998-03-23

    Sunbeam Recalls Grillmaster Gas Grills With Side Burners

    Sunbeam Products is recalling about 1,800 Grillmaster gas grills because the side burner's propane hose can overheat and melt, posing a fire risk.

    Product
    Gas Grills With Side Burners Recalled by Sunbeam Products
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·98082·1998-03-18

    Ryobi and Craftsman Detail Sanders Recalled Due to Fire Risk

    Ryobi America Corp. is recalling about 1.2 million detail sanders because the switch can be forced into the 'on' position, potentially causing a fire.

    Product
    Sanders Recalled by Ryobi America Corp.
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98081·1998-03-17

    American Presto Recalls Wisdom Soldering Guns Due to Melt Risk

    American Presto Corp. is recalling approximately 720 Wisdom brand soldering guns because the plastic handles can melt during use, posing electrocution and burn hazards.

    Product
    Soldering Guns Recalled by American Presto
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98079·1998-03-12

    GT Bicycles Recalls 10,000 Bicycle Frames Due to Cracking Risk

    GT Bicycles is recalling 10,000 Speed Series and Robinson bicycle frames that can crack and separate, causing riders to lose control and fall.

    Product
    Amtrac bicycle frames
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98078·1998-03-11

    JB Research Recalls Relaxor Deep Knead Shiatsu Back Massagers

    JB Research is recalling about 15,000 Relaxor Deep Knead Shiatsu back massagers because the motor can jam and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

    Product
    Relaxor Deep Knead Shiatsu back massagers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·98076·1998-03-05

    Evenflo Recalls On My Way Infant Car Seats Due to Latch Defect

    Evenflo is recalling approximately 800,000 On My Way infant car seats because the carrying handle latch can unexpectedly release, posing a risk of injury to children.

    Product
    On My Way Infant Car Seats/Carriers Recalled by Evenflo
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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