Archive
11 recalls were announced in May 1998.
Of the 11 recalls this month scored against our rubric.
Which agencies issued them
Conros is recalling about 30,000 Summer Lights fuel canisters for outdoor bamboo torches because the assembly can cause the bamboo pole to ignite.
S.C. Johnson is recalling approximately 1.7 million Glade Gel Candles because they may burn with flames up to 3 inches high, posing a potential fire hazard.
Performance Inc. is recalling 3,650 pairs of Campus bicycle pedals because the axle can break, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Payless ShoeSource is recalling about 6,000 child's novelty purses containing a petroleum distillate that could be harmful or fatal if ingested.
SRAM is recalling approximately 25,000 Sachs bicycle chains that can break, causing riders to lose control and fall. The chains were sold on 1998 model Giant, Schwinn, and Specialized bicycles.
Castrol North America is recalling 338,500 cans of Super Clean aerosol foam because defective seams may allow the cleaner to leak, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation.
Weil-McLain is recalling 8,500 gas boilers because high gas pressure settings can cause dangerous carbon monoxide leaks.
Arby's is recalling approximately 220,000 toy saxophones distributed with Adventure Meals because small parts could separate and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Amscan is recalling 6,000 floral candles because their containers can break, allowing hot wax to escape and cause burns.
Keanall Products is recalling approximately 4,200 packages of Deluxe Grill Rocks because the rocks can break when heated, ejecting pieces that may cause burns.
Conair and Sears are recalling 183,000 back massage cushions because the motors can overheat and burn through the material, posing a burn risk.
Looking for a different month? Back to 1998.