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13 recalls were announced in November 1999.
Of the 13 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 8% are Critical, 15% are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Century Products is recalling Lil' Napper infant swings due to a risk of infant strangulation from loose shoulder harness straps. Four deaths have been reported.
CPSC and Sunbeam recall about 560,000 glow-in-the-dark humidifiers due to electrical short risks. The defect caused 42 fire reports and minor injuries.
Sea & Sea is recalling YS-50 and specific YS-60/YS-120 underwater strobes because gas build-up can cause parts to eject or break apart, posing a risk of injury.
Dynacraft Industries is recalling Magna "Great Divide" mountain bikes because defective handlebar stems may fail to lock, causing the front wheel to turn improperly and increasing the risk of falls.
J.C. Penney is recalling about 20,000 USA Olympic brand boys jackets because 7-inch drawstrings at the bottom can catch in vehicle doors, posing a risk of injury or death to children.
JumpSport is recalling trampoline safety net enclosures because bottom straps can break, allowing children to fall off the trampoline.
Franklin Sports, Huffy Sports, and Lifetime Products are recalling 900,000 toy basketball sets because nets can unhook and cause strangulation.
Perfecto Manufacturing is recalling SHOlights aquarium lights because sharp edges may damage wiring, posing risks of electric shock, electrocution, or fire.
Fluke Corp. is recalling Model T-2 electrical testers because battery corrosion may cause power loss, preventing the device from warning users of live current.
Fairlong International is recalling over 149,600 household extension cords sold in the Midwest due to electrical defects that pose fire, shock, and electrocution risks.
Woods Industries is recalling about 1,000 Model 28003 ACDelco extension cord reels because the housing could become energized, posing a risk of electrical shock or electrocution.
CPSC and Montgomery Ward are recalling North West Blue boys hooded jackets and sweatshirts because hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Penda New York Inc. is recalling about 22,300 novelty and disposable cigarette lighters sold in New York and Miami areas because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms.
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