Product recalls & safety alerts, August 1998

8 alerts since 1998: 8 U.S. CPSC recalls. Most common hazards: injuries (2), fire (2), burns (2), falls (1), entrapment (1). Most affected categories: Other (1), Hobby/sports equipment (1), Furniture (1). Most common country of origin: China (2).

Brands: Pyramid Accessories (1), Okura (1), Lexington Furniture (1), Kolcraft (1), Kmart (1), Brass Eagle (1), Boscov's Department (1), AIWA America (1)

Extension Cords & Power Strip Surge Protectors Recalled by Okura
U.S. CPSCAug 31, 1998· Okura· Electrical appliances and equipment
Mini Audio Systems Repair/Recall by AIWA America
U.S. CPSCAug 27, 1998· AIWA America· Communication and media equipment
Portable Cribs and Play Yards Second Warning
U.S. CPSCAug 21, 1998· Kolcraft· Childcare articles and children's equipment
Wooden Bunk Beds Recalled by Lexington Furniture
U.S. CPSCAug 19, 1998· Lexington Furniture· Furniture
Christmas Windmills Recalled by Boscov's Department Stores
U.S. CPSCAug 19, 1998· Boscov's Department· Decorative articles
Mulan Backpacks & Rolling Luggage Recalled by Pyramid Accessories
U.S. CPSCAug 18, 1998· Pyramid Accessories· Other
Paintball Masks Recalled by Brass Eagle
U.S. CPSCAug 18, 1998· Brass Eagle· Chemical products
Inflatable Kiddie Boats Recalled by Kmart
U.S. CPSCAug 13, 1998· Kmart· Hobby/sports equipment