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September 1999 recalls

9 recalls were announced in September 1999.

What the numbers show

Severe
2
High
7

Of the 9 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 22% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

1–9 of 9

  • HighCPSC·99177·1999-09-30

    Tecumseh Recalls Outdoor Power Equipment Engines Due to Fuel Leak Hazard

    Tecumseh Products is recalling about 118,000 engines for outdoor power equipment because fuel can leak from the fuel line, posing fire and explosion risks.

    Product
    Ardisam Augers and Post Hole Digger engines
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·99169·1999-09-08

    Louisville Ladder Recalls RIDGID Stepladders Due to Step Detachment Risk

    Louisville Ladder is recalling about 10,700 RIDGID stepladders because some steps are too short and improperly attached, posing a fall hazard.

    Product
    CPSC, Louisville Ladder Announce Recall of RIDGID® Stepladders
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·99170·1999-09-07

    West Bend Recalls 16,000 Water Distillers Due to Fire Hazard

    West Bend is recalling about 16,000 model W10120 water distillers because they can overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using the units immediately.

    Product
    Millennium water distillers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·99167·1999-09-02

    CPSC Recalls Flammable Spray String Cans Due to Burn Risk

    Three firms are recalling about 912,000 cans of 'Crazy Ribbon' and 'Crazy String' spray string because the propellant is extremely flammable and poses a serious burn risk.

    Product
    LeSa Yang Crazy Ribbon spray string
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·99166·1999-09-02

    Backyard Products Recalls Trapeze Swings on Backyard Gym Sets

    Backyard Products is recalling 60,000 trapeze swings sold with backyard gym sets because exposed bolts caused severe lacerations in six children.

    Product
    Trapeze Swings Recalled by Backyard Products
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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