1989 Product Recalls

Whirlpool Will Retrofit Below-Counter Dishwashers NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer P

Seamore The Action Seahorse Bath Rings Retrofit by Century NEWS from CPSC U.S. C

June 27, 1989 Release # 89-061 Replacement Of "On" Switch Offered For Big Wheel

Burn - Not Fire-Related; Vehicle Accident

Color In Contrast Busy Box Recalled by Playskool NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Pr

Lead

June 20, 1989 Release # 89-057 K-Mart Recalling Two Rattles WASHINGTON, D.C. --

Choking

L'il Tots Crib Toy Recalled NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissi

Strangulation

Rattle Caps For Baby Soap & Cologne Recalled by Orion NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consum

Choking

June 13, 1989 Release # 89-054 American International Recalling Doll Because Of

Choking

June 13, 1989 Release # 89-053 "Creative Years" Blocks Toy Train Are Recalled WA

Choking

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM

FASTENERS COULD FAIL; IF THIS OCCURS WHILE TRAILERIS BEING PULLED, HITCH AND TRAILER COULD SEPARATE AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULDOCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

CORRECT TORQUE IN TRAILER HITCH FASTENERS TO PREVENT TRAILER SEPARATION.

STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY

THERE WOULD BE A PROGRESSIVE REDUCTION IN THE RIDIGITYOF THE LANDING GEAR OVER TIME, WHICH COULD LEAD TO COLLAPSE OF THE GEAR ANDSERIOUS INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS WORKING ABOUT OR IN THE TRAILER.

REINFORCE ATTACHMENT POINTS OF THE DIAGONAL BRACING.

HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HOSE

HOSE COULD WEAR THROUGH AND LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT INAN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

REROUTE AND SPLICE HOSE AS NECESSARY.

EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL

BUSES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 217.

INSTALL MISSING LABELS AND REPLACE INCORRECT LABELS.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES

IF THE NUT DOES NOT FULLY ENGAGE THE BOLT THREADS, THETHREAD COULD BE STRIPPED WITH THE RESULT THAT THE MANHOLE COVER WOULD NOT BESECURELY ATTACHED TO THE COLLAR, FALL OFF, AND BECOME A ROAD HAZARD.

INSPECT ALL CLAMPING RINGS AND IF DEFECTIVE REPLACE. ALL RINGS NOT INSTALLED WILL BE RETRIEVED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM

SHOULD THE S HOOK FAIL, THE SAFETY CHAIN WOULD NOT BECAPABLE OF RETAINING THE TRAILER SHOULD IT UNCOUPLE FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE.

THE MANUFACTURER WILL REPLACE CRACKED HOOKS ON ASSEMBLIES AS REQUIRED.

STEERING:GEAR BOX

THIS COULD CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT INAN ACCIDENT.

REPLACE STEERING BEVEL GEAR ASSEMBLY; COVER LIQUID GASKET MATERIAL WITH IMPROVED MATERIAL.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS COULD RESULT IN L P GAS ESCAPING DURING COOKING;IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THERE COULD BE A FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION.

REMOUNT ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX TO PREVENT SCREWS FROM PROTRUDING THROUGH COMPARTMENT WALL.

STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN

RENEW AND RETORQUE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS.

Three Baby Strollers Recalled By Mccrory NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Sa

Choking

Toys "R" Us, Inc. Recalls Toot Toot Tug Boat Because Of Potential Choking Hazard

Choking