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August 1998 recalls

8 recalls were announced in August 1998.

What the numbers show

Critical
1
Severe
1
High
6

Of the 8 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 13% are Critical, 13% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–8 of 8

  • HighCPSC·98160·1998-08-31

    Okura Recalls Nippon Extension Cords and Power Strip Surge Protectors

    Okura USA Inc. is recalling about 6,600 Nippon extension cords and power strip surge protectors sold in Florida due to fire, electrocution, and shock hazards.

    Product
    Nippon AC power strip surge protectors
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·98158·1998-08-27

    AIWA Recalls Mini Home Audio Systems Due to Fire Hazard

    AIWA America is recalling about 200,000 mini home audio systems because a faulty transistor can cause smoking and fire. No injuries were reported.

    Product
    AIWA mini home audio systems
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·98156·1998-08-21

    CPSC Urges Search for Previously Recalled Portable Cribs and Play Yards

    CPSC urges consumers to stop using previously recalled portable cribs and play yards after a second infant death in a Playskool Travel-Lite crib.

    Product
    Baby Trend Baby Express Portable cribs/play pens
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98152·1998-08-19

    Boscov's Recalls Christmas Windmills with Candles Due to Fire Hazard

    Boscov's is recalling approximately 19,000 Christmas windmills with candles because the candles are too close to the wooden structure, posing a fire risk.

    Product
    Christmas windmills with candles
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98150·1998-08-18

    Brass Eagle Recalls Xtreme Vision 280 Paintball Masks Due to Lens Cracking

    Brass Eagle is recalling about 42,300 paintball masks because the lenses can crack when struck by a paintball, posing a potential eye injury hazard.

    Product
    Brass Eagle's Z Leader Xtreme Vision 280 paintball masks
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98151·1998-08-18

    Pyramid Accessories Recalls Disney Mulan Backpacks and Rolling Luggage

    Pyramid Accessories is recalling Disney Mulan backpacks and rolling luggage because the paint contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by children.

    Product
    Pyramid Accessories Disney Mulan backpacks
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·98148·1998-08-13

    Kmart Recalls Splash Club Deluxe Inflatable Kiddie Boats Due to Tear Risk

    Kmart is recalling approximately 90,000 Splash Club Deluxe Inflatable Kiddie Boats because the seats can tear, causing children to fall into the water.

    Product
    Kmart Splash Club Deluxe Inflatable Kiddie Boats
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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