Product recalls & safety alerts, November 1988
12 alerts since 1988: 12 U.S. CPSC recalls. Most common hazards: choking (4), fire (3), burns (3), electric shock (2), cuts (2). Most affected categories: Toys (4), Hobby/sports equipment (3), Lighters (1). Most common country of origin: Korea (1), Japan (1).
Brands: Wagner (1), Toys "R" Us (1), Toy Firm (1), Simac (1), Pollenex (1), Paulshin International (1), New Bright Industries (1), Larami (1)
- Silver Rail Express Toy Train Recalled Because Of Potential Fire HazardU.S. CPSCNov 30, 1988· New Bright Industries· Toys
- Repair Program Announced For Stomach ExerciserU.S. CPSCNov 29, 1988· Gut Buster· Hobby/sports equipment
- VaporSimac Irons Recalled By Simac S.P.A.U.S. CPSCNov 28, 1988· Simac· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- Toy Motorboat Recalled; Seized During CPSC/U.S. Customs OperationU.S. CPSCNov 21, 1988· Illco· Toys
- Pollenex Announces Retrofit Program For Whirlpool Hot SpaU.S. CPSCNov 17, 1988· Pollenex· Hobby/sports equipment
- Hedstrom To Offer Glide Guard Kit For Gym SetsU.S. CPSCNov 17, 1988· Craftsman· Hobby/sports equipment
- Toys-R-Us Recalls 8 Crib RattlesU.S. CPSCNov 17, 1988· Toys-R-Us· Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Pop Up Phone Recalled; Antenna Is Choking HazardU.S. CPSCNov 17, 1988· Larami· Toys
- Toy Firm Recalls Disney Baby Play GymsU.S. CPSCNov 17, 1988· Toy Firm· Toys
- Wagner To Replace Seals On Power Paint RollersU.S. CPSCNov 16, 1988· Wagner· Chemical products
- Challenger Electrical Equipment Corp. Offers Replacement Program For 9000 GFCI Circuit BreakersU.S. CPSCNov 12, 1988· Challenger Electrical Equipment· Electrical appliances and equipment
- Bultina Disposable Lighters Recalled By Paulshin InternationalU.S. CPSCNov 10, 1988· Paulshin International· Lighters