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April 1998 recalls

10 recalls were announced in April 1998.

What the numbers show

Severe
4
High
6

Of the 10 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 40% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–10 of 10

  • HighCPSC·98102·1998-04-28

    Sanrio Recalls Mascot Plush Toys Due to Bell Aspiration Hazard

    Sanrio is recalling about 29,000 stuffed animal toys because small bells can detach and pose an aspiration hazard to young children.

    Product
    Sanrio Mascot Plushes stuffed animal toys
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·98100·1998-04-27

    Schutt Recalls Baseball and Softball Training Aids Due to Injury Risk

    Schutt Manufacturing is recalling about 12,000 Baseball and Softball Striker training aids because the ball can detach from the cable during use, posing a risk of serious injury to users and bystanders.

    Product
    Baseball and Softball Training Aids Recalled by Schutt Manufacturing
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·98099·1998-04-27

    Rand/Ross Recalls 11,000 Mountain Bikes Due to Fork Separation Risk

    Rand/Ross Bicycle Co. is recalling 11,000 mountain bikes because the front suspension fork can separate from the frame, causing riders to lose control and fall.

    Product
    Mountain Bikes Recalled by Rand/Ross Bicycle
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·98097·1998-04-23

    Black & Decker Spacemaker Optima Toasters Recalled for Fire Hazard

    Black & Decker is recalling Spacemaker Optima Model T1000 toasters because food can catch fire and escape the unit, causing property damage and burns.

    Product
    Black & Decker Spacemaker Optima Model T1000 Type 1 Horizontal Toasters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98096·1998-04-15

    General Electric Recalls Heavy-Duty Grounding Triple Tap Outlet Converters

    General Electric is recalling about 50,000 outlet converters with oversized ground connectors that can cause loose contacts and shock hazards.

    Product
    GE Heavy-Duty Grounding Triple Taps outlet converters/current taps
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98094·1998-04-09

    ERA Intermarketing Recalls Elite-2 Disposable Cigarette Lighters

    ERA Intermarketing is recalling about 840,000 Elite-2 disposable cigarette lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms.

    Product
    Elite-2 disposable cigarette lighters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·98091·1998-04-08

    Honeywell Recalls Duracraft and DeLonghi Heaters and Humidifiers

    Honeywell is recalling approximately 1.6 million heaters and 150,000 humidifiers due to a fire hazard caused by overheating.

    Product
    DeLonghi portable electric ceramic heaters
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98093·1998-04-08

    Warner Bros. Recalls Tweety Key Rings Containing Leaking Antifreeze Liquid

    Warner Bros. Stores is recalling approximately 2,500 Tweety Water Timer Game Key Rings because they contain ethylene glycol that could leak and poison young children if swallowed.

    Product
    Tweety Water Timer Game Key Rings
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98092·1998-04-08

    Atico Recalls Eyeball and Smiley Face Floating Balls Due to Choking Hazard

    Atico International is recalling Eyeball and Smiley Face Floating Balls because they contain kerosene and pose a choking hazard to young children.

    Product
    Eyeball and Smiley Face Floating Balls Recalled by Atico International
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98090·1998-04-08

    Gerry Baby Products Recalls Clear Choice Rechargeable Baby Monitors

    Gerry Baby Products is recalling about 86,000 Clear Choice rechargeable baby monitors because the battery can cause the parent unit to smoke and flame.

    Product
    Baby Monitors Recalled by Gerry Baby Products
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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