November 1999 recalls

9 supported consumer-product notices published in November 1999, from official CPSC data.

Recall results

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New00-019Children & Toys

Century Products Lil' Napper infant swings

The swings, which were manufactured by Century from 1991 through 1997, have shoulder harness straps that are placed over each shoulder and buckled between the infant's legs. If the straps on these swings loosen or are unbuckled, an infant can become tangled in the straps and strangle.

  • 125,000 units
  • 3 deaths
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New00016aSports & Outdoors

Magna "Great Divide" mountain bikes

Dynacraft Industries

These bikes could have defective handlebar stems, which will not tighten sufficiently to lock onto the bicycles. This can cause the front wheel not to turn properly, resulting in serious injuries to the rider, from falls.

  • Fall
  • About 3,000 units
  • Incidents reported
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New00013aElectrical

Household extension cords

Fairlong International

The cords have undersized wires, incorrect ratings, lack overcurrent protection and allow polarize plugs to be incorrectly inserted into the receptacles. These cords present fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.

  • Fire
  • Electric shock
  • More than 149,600 units
  • No incidents reported
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