Child Safety
Urgent Recall for Toddler Carriers Announced
SAN DIEGO, Calif — Infantino, a company based out of San Diego, California, recently announced that purchasers of their toddler carriers must stop using them because a defect in the device could allow the child to fall out of the carrier. According to Fox 6 Now, 14,000 of the infant carriers have been sold across the nation at retail … [Read more...] about Urgent Recall for Toddler Carriers Announced
Air Mattresses Linked to Over 100 Infant Deaths
Study: Air Mattresses Linked to Over 100 Infant Deaths. A new study suggests that air mattresses can be fatal when used for infants. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Georgia are calling for increased awareness over this risk. The investigators identified over 100 infant fatalities associated … [Read more...] about Air Mattresses Linked to Over 100 Infant Deaths
After 10 Children Die FDA Warns about Homeopathic Teething Tablets
Linked of Homeopathic Teething Tablets in Children Deaths. Homeopathic teething tablets may be linked to the deaths of 10 children, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned. The agency has received 400 adverse events involving the products, and is urging caregivers to stop using them. Homeopathic teething tablets are used … [Read more...] about After 10 Children Die FDA Warns about Homeopathic Teething Tablets
30,000 Evenflo Car Seats Recalled
Evenflo Car Seats Were Recalled. Due to safety concerns, Evenflo is recalling nearly 30,000 combination car seats. The company issued the recall after receiving reports that children are able to loosen the safety harness by themselves, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a car accident. The recall affects the … [Read more...] about 30,000 Evenflo Car Seats Recalled
Judge Allows Class Action Lawsuit over Graco Car Seat Buckles to Proceed
Graco Car Seat Buckles. A class action lawsuit against car-seat maker Graco Children’s Products over allegedly defective car seat buckles can move forward, a California judge ruled. According to the March 2013 lawsuit, the belt buckles can become so gunked with food, juice and vomit that they will not open. This defect can result in … [Read more...] about Judge Allows Class Action Lawsuit over Graco Car Seat Buckles to Proceed
Study Warns That Energy Drinks Can be Deadly for Children
Fatal Side Effects of Energy Drinks. Research presented this week at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2014 warns that children face serious and possibly fatal side effects from the consumption of energy drinks. Between 2010 and 2013, poison control centers received more than 5,000 reports of people who … [Read more...] about Study Warns That Energy Drinks Can be Deadly for Children
CPSC Bans High-Powered Magnet Sets
New Rules That Ban High-Powered Magnet Sets. After years of urging by consumer advocates, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued new rules that ban small high-powered magnet sets blamed for numerous children’s injuries and the death of a toddler. The CPSC says that between 2009 and 2013, nearly 3,000 children … [Read more...] about CPSC Bans High-Powered Magnet Sets
Buckyballs, Buckycubes Magnet Toys Ordered Off the Market
Officials Stops Buckyballs And Buckycubes Selling High-Powered Magnet Toys. Federal consumer safety officials have urged the makers of Buckyballs and Buckycubes to stop selling these “desk toys” because the high-powered magnets in them pose serious health risks to children. Even though Buckyballs and Buckycubes are marketed mostly … [Read more...] about Buckyballs, Buckycubes Magnet Toys Ordered Off the Market
Massive Fisher-Price Recall: Tricycles, High Chairs, Toys
Massive Fisher-Price Recall of Defective Tricycles, High Chairs, and Toys.Fisher-Price has recalled many toys which are responsible for toddler injuries. First on the list, are 10 million defective tricycles, High chairs and assorted toys throughout the U.S. and Canada. These products were tied to 24 reported instances of injuries to … [Read more...] about Massive Fisher-Price Recall: Tricycles, High Chairs, Toys
CPSC Head Voices Concerns Over Toxic Jewelry From China
CPSC Warned Parents About Toxic Jewelry. The head of the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning to parents and caregivers yesterday: Throw away any cheap, Chinese-made jewelry your children have. “I have a message for parents, grandparents and caregivers: Do not allow young children to be given or … [Read more...] about CPSC Head Voices Concerns Over Toxic Jewelry From China
Diane Drop Side Cribs Recalled for Entrapment And Fall Hazard
Diane Drop Side Cribs Are Being Recalled Because of Fall And Entrapment Hazard. "Diane" drop side cribs distributed by Caramia Furniture and Mother Hubbard Cupboard’s, of Ontario, Canada are being recalled this morning because of a fall and entrapment hazard. This is just the latest recall of drop side cribs to be issued … [Read more...] about Diane Drop Side Cribs Recalled for Entrapment And Fall Hazard
Stork Craft Crib Blamed In Death
Stork Craft Crib Recalled After A Baby Died. Following the massive Stork Craft Crib recall, the family of a seven-month-old baby who died earlier this year in a Stork Craft crib, has filed a lawsuit in federal court, the Advertiser is reporting. The family alleges that their baby’s body became entrapped in the space between the … [Read more...] about Stork Craft Crib Blamed In Death
Maclaren Failed to Act on Dangerous Strollers for 5 Years
Recalled Maclaren Stroller Could Sever Children's Finger. This week we’ve been following the massive recall of Maclaren strollers that was finally made official following reports of children’s fingertips being amputated. Now, it seems, that information is emerging that Maclaren knew—for an unbelievable five years—that the … [Read more...] about Maclaren Failed to Act on Dangerous Strollers for 5 Years
Official Recall of Maclaren Strollers Announced
Baby Stroller Safety Generates Concern From Consumer Advocate Group.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall warning in 2009 for the Maclaren baby stroller. The British company Maclaren recalled over 1 million of the popular strollers because of amputation of children's fingers. At least twelve children lost some … [Read more...] about Official Recall of Maclaren Strollers Announced
Kids Masks, Pendants Recalled for Lead Risk
Lead-Tainted Kids Masks Recalled By Team Work Trading. About 1,400 Children’s Animal Masks and Pendants have been recalled by Team Work Trading, of Los Angeles, California, due to risk of lead exposure, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The recalled Children’s Animal Masks and Pendants contain high … [Read more...] about Kids Masks, Pendants Recalled for Lead Risk
Baby Jogger Strollers Recalled for Faulty Restraint Buckle Prompts
Baby Jogger Strollers Recalled Its Mini Strollers. About 41,000 Baby Jogger City Mini Strollers are being recalled today. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the stroller's defective restraint buckle could break or unlatch allowing the child or infant to fall out. This recall involves Baby Jogger … [Read more...] about Baby Jogger Strollers Recalled for Faulty Restraint Buckle Prompts
More Deaths Linked to Simplicity Bassinets
Infants Died In Simplicity Bassinets. Two more infants have died in defective Simplicity bassinets, prompting the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) to re-announce a year-old recall for the dangerous beds. Roughly 900,000 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible “Close-Sleeper” Models Simplicity bassinets were recalled last … [Read more...] about More Deaths Linked to Simplicity Bassinets
Little Tikes Recalls Workshop Sets and Trucks
Little Tikes Recall Due To Chocking Hazard. More than 1 million Little Tikes Workshop Sets and Trucks have been recalled. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the recalled Little Tikes workshop sets and trucks have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young … [Read more...] about Little Tikes Recalls Workshop Sets and Trucks
Graco Doorway Jumpers Recalled for Safety
Graco Recalled Doorway Jumpers Due To Chocking Hazard. Jump 'n Jive Doorway Jumpers have been recalled today because they pose a choking hazard. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), about 2,400 Jump 'n Jive Doorway Jumpers are included in the recall. The recalled doorway jumpers were made by … [Read more...] about Graco Doorway Jumpers Recalled for Safety
Yayita Baby Hammocks Recalled
Yayita Baby Hammocks Can Flip Over. Two firms are recalling defective Yayita Baby Hammocks because they can flip over, posing a serious fall and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seat’s restraint straps while upside down. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), consumers should … [Read more...] about Yayita Baby Hammocks Recalled
Little Tikes Swing Sets Recalled
Swing Sets Are Being Recalled By CPSC. Little Tikes Clubhouse Swing Sets are being recalled today because they did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), about 1,950 Little Tikes Clubhouse Swing Sets are included in the recall. The Little Tikes … [Read more...] about Little Tikes Swing Sets Recalled
Recall Issued for Dangerous Drawstrings on Boys’ Sweatshirts, Warm Up Sets
Boys’ Sweatshirts By KOMAN Can Pose Strangulation Hazard. Boys hooded sweatshirts and warm up sets distributed by KOMAN Sportswear, of Carlstadt, N.J. and sold at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide are being recalled. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the sweatshirts and jackets to the warm … [Read more...] about Recall Issued for Dangerous Drawstrings on Boys’ Sweatshirts, Warm Up Sets
BabySwede Recalls Bouncer Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard
BabySwede Recall Bouncer Chairs. Importer BabySwede LLC, of Cleveland, Ohio has issued a recall for about 6,500 BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance and BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance Air bouncer chairs manufactured by BabyBjörn AB, of Sweden, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance … [Read more...] about BabySwede Recalls Bouncer Chairs Due to Laceration Hazard
New Trial Sought in Lead Poisoning Lawsuit
Lead Poisoning Lawsuit New Trial. Following a jury verdict of $7 million for making lead paint that allegedly caused harm to a Mississippi athlete, paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams, has a filed for a new trial, according to PublicNuisanceWire.com. It seems, said PublcNuisanceWire.com, that as a result of ingesting … [Read more...] about New Trial Sought in Lead Poisoning Lawsuit
Childrens Clogs Recalled by Brown Shoe, Pagoda International Footwear
Brown Shoe Recall Childrens Clogs After Posing Chocking Hazard. Brown Shoe Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Missouri and its affiliate, Pagoda International Footwear Ltd., of Hong Kong have recalled about 1.4 million Buster Brown & Co.’s Clog Children’s Shoes. Of note, about 73,000 pair of shoes were previously recalled in April 2009, the … [Read more...] about Childrens Clogs Recalled by Brown Shoe, Pagoda International Footwear
Evenflo Recalls Telephone Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Evenflo Recall Telephone Toys Because of Choking Hazard. Evenflo Company Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio has just issued a recall for about 25,000 of its Evenflo Switch-A-Roo Telephone Toys due to choking hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. Although no incidents or injuries have been reported, to … [Read more...] about Evenflo Recalls Telephone Toys Due to Choking Hazard
More Children’s Sweatshirts Recalled Over Strangulation Hazard
Propac Recalled Hooded Sweatshirts For Strangulation Hazard. Propac Distributing Corporation, of Gardena, California has issued a recall of about 7,000 of its Youth Hooded Sweatshirts due to strangulation hazard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The CPSC explained that the Propac Youth Hooded … [Read more...] about More Children’s Sweatshirts Recalled Over Strangulation Hazard
Girls, Boys Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Recalled Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings Pose A Strangulation Hazard. Two firms have recalled children's hooded sweatshirts. In both cases, the garments have drawstrings that pose a strangulation hazard. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings … [Read more...] about Girls, Boys Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Injuries Prompt Recall of Kolcraft Play Yards
Recalled Kolcraft Play Yards Side Rail Can Collapse. A million Kolcraft play yards are expected to be recalled today, The Wall Street Journal is reporting. According to the report, the Kolcraft play yards have been implicated in incidents that injured 21 children. The Kolcraft play yards at the center of the Journal … [Read more...] about Injuries Prompt Recall of Kolcraft Play Yards
Pacifiers Recalled for Choking Hazard
Pacifiers By Gromex Are Being Recalled. Infant pacifiers that pose a choking hazard are being recalled by Gromex Inc., of Passaic, N.J. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, the recall involves around 700 Jaloma Pacifier that were sold at retail stores in New York and New Jersey. This pacifier has a ring-shaped … [Read more...] about Pacifiers Recalled for Choking Hazard
Aqua-Leisure Recalls Millions of Baby Floats Over Drowning Hazard
Aqua-Leisure Inflatable Baby Floats Recalled Due To Drowning Hazard. Millions of dangerous inflatable baby floats have been recalled by Aqua-Leisure Industries because they can tear while in use, posing a drowning hazard to infants. A total of 4 million Aqua-Leisure Baby Floats are being recalled. According to the … [Read more...] about Aqua-Leisure Recalls Millions of Baby Floats Over Drowning Hazard
Simplicity Drop Side Crib Blamed for Child’s Death, Another Recall Issued
Simplicity Drop Side Crib Recalled Due To Entrapment Hazard. More Simplicity Drop Side Cribs have been recalled, following the death of an infant. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. This recall involves 400,000 Simplicity Drop Side Cribs … [Read more...] about Simplicity Drop Side Crib Blamed for Child’s Death, Another Recall Issued
Children’s Jewelry Recall Due to Choking Hazard
Children’s Jewelry Recalled Due To Choking Hazard. Children's "Chelsea’s” Necklace and Bracelet Sets have been recalled because they pose a choking hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the defective children's jewelry was sold in retail stores and wholesalers nationwide from April 1999 through … [Read more...] about Children’s Jewelry Recall Due to Choking Hazard
Macy’s Recalls Kids’ Hooded Sweatshirts, Sweaters Over Strangulation Hazard
Macy’s Recalls Defective Children's Product. Macy's department stores has recall thousands of defective children's Epic Threads and Greendog Hooded sweatshirts and sweaters. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), these recalled sweatshirts and sweaters were made with drawstrings that pose a serious … [Read more...] about Macy’s Recalls Kids’ Hooded Sweatshirts, Sweaters Over Strangulation Hazard
Drop Side Cribs Recalled by LaJobi
Lajobi Recall Drop Side Cribs For Strangulation Hazard. Several different drop side cribs have been recalled by LaJobi Inc., of Cranbury, N.J. for entrapment and strangulation hazards. Such recalls are not unusual, as proven by this blog's frequent coverage of the hazards posed by drop side cribs. The first LaJobi drop … [Read more...] about Drop Side Cribs Recalled by LaJobi
Novara Trionfo Bicycles and Bugaboo Strollers Recalled
Bugaboo Strollers And Bicycles Were Being Recalled. Recalls of two defective products, Bugaboo Strollers and Novara Trionfo Bicycles, were recently announced by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Bugaboo Strollers The Bugaboo Stroller recall involves 22,500 "Bee" strollers made by Bugaboo Design & Sales, … [Read more...] about Novara Trionfo Bicycles and Bugaboo Strollers Recalled
Pumpkin Patch, babyGap Recall Coats Over Choking and Strangulation Hazards
Pumpkin Patch Coats Recalled After Posing Strangulation Hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has just announced two children’s clothing recalls over strangulation and a choking hazard. Pumpkin Patch Hooded Girls’ Raincoats Pumpkin Patch LLC, of San Mateo, California has issued a recall for about 800 of its … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Patch, babyGap Recall Coats Over Choking and Strangulation Hazards
Jardine Crib Recall Expanded Once Again
Jardine Expand Recall Cribs. For the second time, Jardine Enterprises is expanding a crib recall. The original recall was issued last June because slats and spindles on the defective cribs were prone to break, and create an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants in the beds. More Jardine cribs were recalled in … [Read more...] about Jardine Crib Recall Expanded Once Again
Recall of Dinosaur Play Sets for Violating Lead Paint Standard
Dinosaur Play Sets Recalled After Violating Lead Standard. About 50 “Dinosaur Era 2 Hunting Dinosaur” play sets imported by DND Imports of Los Angeles, California, are being recalled for violation of the lead paint standard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. The recalled “Dinosaur Era 2 Hunting … [Read more...] about Recall of Dinosaur Play Sets for Violating Lead Paint Standard
SportsPlay Playgrounds Recalled for Lead
SportsPlay Playgrounds Recalled Because It Contains High Level of Lead Paint. About 540 SportsPlay Equipment Inc., of St. Louis, Missouri, Playgrounds have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The recall has been initiated because the handrails and posts on the playgrounds … [Read more...] about SportsPlay Playgrounds Recalled for Lead
Popular Shoes, Escalators Raise Concerns in Crocs Lawsuit
Crocs Lawsuit Scrutinized For Its Safety. Crocs shoes are raising safety worries, following an accident involving an escalator and a 4-year-old boy. According to a report on News-Press.com, the child was severely injured last month at Miami International Airport after one of his Crocs became trapped in an escalator. The … [Read more...] about Popular Shoes, Escalators Raise Concerns in Crocs Lawsuit
Magnetix Maker to Pay $1.1 Million Penalty
Magnetix Toys Manufacturer Pay Civil Penalty. The maker of recalled Magnetix toys will pay a $1.1 million civil penalty for selling the dangerous toys. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), Mega Brands America, formerly Rose Art Industries Inc., failed to provide the government with timely information … [Read more...] about Magnetix Maker to Pay $1.1 Million Penalty
Rise in Children’s Deaths from TV Tipovers
TV Tipovers Deaths Increasing. We have long written about the dangers children’s toys pose over lead contamination and choking, fall, and fire hazards, to name a few; however, it seems deaths related to television tipovers pose an increasing hazard. KJRH reported that dozens of children are killed each year by … [Read more...] about Rise in Children’s Deaths from TV Tipovers
14 Firms to Pay Over $1 Million Due to Dangerous Children’s Outerwear
Drawstring In Children’s Outerwear Implicated In Deaths. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced that 14 firms have agreed to pay a total of $1,055,000 in civil penalties for failing to report dangerous drawstrings in children’s outerwear, an ongoing and life-threatening problem. The penalties settle … [Read more...] about 14 Firms to Pay Over $1 Million Due to Dangerous Children’s Outerwear
Pacifiers, Play Yards Recalled for Choking, Fall and Entrapment Hazards
Pacifiers And Play Yards Recall For Choking And Fall Hazard. Healthtex Pacifiers and Simplicity Play Yards are among recalls announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalls were implemented due to chocking and fall and entrapment hazards. HealthTex Zoo Pacifiers About 40,000 Healthtex Zoo … [Read more...] about Pacifiers, Play Yards Recalled for Choking, Fall and Entrapment Hazards
SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled Due to Suffocation Risk
SunKids Cribs Made By Suntech Due To A Fall Hazard. An urgent recall has been issued for potentially defective SunKids convertible cribs manufactured by Suntech Enterprises. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), a crib made by Suntech that was identical to the SunKids convertible crib killed a 5-month-old child … [Read more...] about SunKids Convertible Cribs Recalled Due to Suffocation Risk
Dangerous Products Recall: Fisher Price High Chairs
Fisher Price High Chairs Recall Due To Fall Hazard. High chairs, pacifiers and trampolines are all being recalled because of serious hazards, according to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). In some cases, these dangerous products have injured children. Fisher Price 3-in-1 High Chair to Booster Seats Fisher … [Read more...] about Dangerous Products Recall: Fisher Price High Chairs
Dangerous Drop-Side Cribs May be Banned
Deaths Prompted A Drop-Side Cribs Ban. Concerns over infant deaths and injuries have sparked a call to ban drop-side cribs. According to The Chicago Tribune, the call is coming from crib manufacturers themselves. Drop-side cribs are popular because they allow caregivers to easily access the beds. But as anyone who reads … [Read more...] about Dangerous Drop-Side Cribs May be Banned
Safety Problems Reported for 2nd Time Over Aqua-Leisure Pool Floats for Babies
Aqua-Leisure Pool Floats Are Being Recalled Due To A Drowning Hazard. A baby’s water float called the Ticklish Turtle is facing calls for a national recall following a Team 5 Investigates report concerning safety complaints about the defective pool toy, reports the Boston Channel. Ticklish Turtle is manufactured by Aqua-Leisure … [Read more...] about Safety Problems Reported for 2nd Time Over Aqua-Leisure Pool Floats for Babies
Infant Toys Recalled Over Choking Hazard, Ice Skates Due to Lead Standard
Infant Toys And Ice Skates Are Being Recalled. Infantino Infant Toys and Pronto Sports Ice Skates are two recent recalls announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Both were made in China. Infantino Infant Toys About 172,000 Infantino Toys in the United States, and 12,000 in Canada, which were … [Read more...] about Infant Toys Recalled Over Choking Hazard, Ice Skates Due to Lead Standard
Toys Recalled for Choking and Lead Paint Hazards
Toys Recalled Because Of Choking Hazard And Lead Paint Poisoning. Fishing games, rattles, pull-a-long cars, mini pull back cars, and cartoon bubble guns are all being recalled today by the CBB Group. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the recalled toys either pose a choking hazard or violate U.S. … [Read more...] about Toys Recalled for Choking and Lead Paint Hazards
CPSC Announces an Old Navy Recall Over Choking Hazard
Old Navy Recall Stuffed Toys Due To A Choking Hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced that Old Navy LLC of San Francisco, California has recalled tens of thousands of its Stuffed Animal and Creature Toys because the toys’ button eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The CPSC … [Read more...] about CPSC Announces an Old Navy Recall Over Choking Hazard
CPSC Says ATVs Can Be Sold to 12-to15 Year Olds
ATVs Not Considered As Children's Products. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is bending to industry pressure by allowing All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) which are designated for children age 12 to 15 to be excluded from new lead content regulations. The CPSC decision means these ATVs will not be considered children’s … [Read more...] about CPSC Says ATVs Can Be Sold to 12-to15 Year Olds
Drawstring Sweatshirts Recalled After Child Strangled
Drawstring Sweatshirts Recall Due To A Strangulation Hazard. The strangulation death of a child has led to a recall of defective hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings made by Hill Sportswear Inc. of California. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumer with these deadly sweatshirts to remove their drawstrings … [Read more...] about Drawstring Sweatshirts Recalled After Child Strangled
New Child Product Safety Law Now in Effect
Child Product Safety Went Into Effect Made Consumers And Sellers Confused. The new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), enacted in August 2008, went into effect yesterday and has consumers and sellers equally confused. The law, points out WebMD, focuses on lead and phthalates in children’s toys and … [Read more...] about New Child Product Safety Law Now in Effect
Children’s Toys Recalled for Lead
CPSC Announced Recalls For Children’s Toys. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced two recalls of children’s products due to risk of lead exposure. About 8,400 Spencer Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces have been recalled by importer Spencer Gifts, LLC of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, because the skull … [Read more...] about Children’s Toys Recalled for Lead
Mattel Settles Lead Tainted Toy Lawsuit with States
Mattel Pay 39 States To Settle Lead Tainted Toy Lawsuit. Mattel has finally agreed to pay $12 million to 39 U.S. states to settle lead claims regarding its toys. Bloomberg is reporting that the settlement ends a multi-state, 15-month lead probe of a variety of Chinese-manufactured Mattel toys, including its Sesame Street … [Read more...] about Mattel Settles Lead Tainted Toy Lawsuit with States
Nordstrom to Pay a $60K Civil Penalty For Not Reporting Dangerous Clothing
Nordstrom Pay Civil Penalty To Settle Dangerous Clothing Claims. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced that Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Washington, has agreed to pay a $60,000 civil penalty. The fine settles claims that Nordstrom knowingly failed to report to the CPSC immediately, as required by … [Read more...] about Nordstrom to Pay a $60K Civil Penalty For Not Reporting Dangerous Clothing
BBB Warns on Toy Safety
Recalls Over Toy Safety. Last year, over 20 million toys were involved in over 60 recalls, double the amount from the prior year, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is reporting on its Website www.bbb.org. This year alone, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued over 50 toy recalls due to “lead poisoning, choking, … [Read more...] about BBB Warns on Toy Safety
U.S., Europe Warn China on Toy Safety
Consumers Chiefs Urging China For Toy Safety Efforts. Reuters Canada is reporting that consumer chiefs from both the European Union and the United States are urging China to step up its safety efforts on unsafe products, specifically children’s toys, before we enter into this year’s holiday season. Last year, in excess of 20 … [Read more...] about U.S., Europe Warn China on Toy Safety
18 Children Died in Toy-Related Accidents Last Year
18 Children Under the Age of 15 Died In Toy-Related Accidents. The Associated Press (AP) reports that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has said that most of last year’s deaths involving children and toys were caused by blocked airways and drowning and that no less than 18 children under the age of 15 died in … [Read more...] about 18 Children Died in Toy-Related Accidents Last Year
Children’s Product Recalled For High Lead Content
Children’s Product Lead Hazard. After being alerted to a lead hazard by the Illinois Attorney General, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in collaboration with Clair’s Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Illinois just announced a recall of about 67,000 Best Friends Yin Yang Necklaces Sets. The Best Friends … [Read more...] about Children’s Product Recalled For High Lead Content
Simplicity Bassinet Recall Sparks Lawsuit
Simplicity Bassinet Suffocated Two Infants. The distributor of recalled Simplicity bassinets has been named a defendant in a lawsuit filed by the Illinois Attorney General. The lawsuit alleges that SFCA Inc, which acquired Simplicity Inc. last year, ignored a nationwide recall of Simplicity bassinets that had suffocated two … [Read more...] about Simplicity Bassinet Recall Sparks Lawsuit
Delta Recalls 1.6 Million Cribs After 2 Infant Deaths
Delta Enterprises Cribs Implicated In Children's Death. Defective cribs have killed two more children, prompting the second nationwide crib recall in the past month. Delta Enterprise Corp. of New York, NY announced last night that it is recalling 1.6 million side drop cribs - one of the largest such recalls in US history … [Read more...] about Delta Recalls 1.6 Million Cribs After 2 Infant Deaths
Children at Risk Even After Recall of Defective Cribs
Defective Cribs Have Been Recalled. Crib recalls are occurring with increasing frequency. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 3 million dangerously defective cribs have been recalled in just the past two years. Unfortunately, many of the those faulty cribs weren't recalled until they had … [Read more...] about Children at Risk Even After Recall of Defective Cribs
Microwaves Pose Significant Burn Injury Risk to Small Children
Microwaves Pose Burn Hazard To Small Children. A new study reveals microwave ovens pose a serious safety hazard to young children. The study reviewed scald burn injuries and University of Chicago Burn Center records and indicated that hot foods or hot liquids heated in microwave ovens were the fourth leading cause of scald … [Read more...] about Microwaves Pose Significant Burn Injury Risk to Small Children
Unstable Furniture Poses Deadly Danger to Children, Data Shows
Unstable Furniture And Appliances Can Crush Children. It seems that some large furniture such as TVs, chests, armoires, and appliances can tip over and crush children, causing injury or death. Last year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) identified this tipping problem as one of the “top five hidden home … [Read more...] about Unstable Furniture Poses Deadly Danger to Children, Data Shows
ATV Size Guidelines Put Kids at Risk
ATV Size Guidelines A Risk Of Injury. All terrain vehicle (ATV) size guidelines do not assure a proper fit, preliminary results from a new study suggest. These inadequate guidelines, researchers involved in the study say, put children who ride ATVs at a significant risk of injury. Even though they are used for recreation, ATVs … [Read more...] about ATV Size Guidelines Put Kids at Risk
Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Childs Death
Regent Sports Recall Soccer Goal Nets. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Regent Sports Corporation of Hauppauge, New York, announced a recall today of the MacGregor Folding Soccer Goals and Mitre Folding Soccer goals. About 190,000 units are involved in the recall because the fixed knot flexible … [Read more...] about Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Childs Death
Small Magnets Remain A Serious Danger to Children, Health Canada Says
Small Magnets Pose Serious Risks To Children. We have long been reporting on the dangers of magnetic toy sets to children. Now, Health Canada is repeating its advisories about the dangers posed by the small magnets to children who can swallow them. Should a child swallow more than one magnet over a short period of time, the … [Read more...] about Small Magnets Remain A Serious Danger to Children, Health Canada Says
CPSC Blasted on Toy Safety
CPSIA New Standards For Toy Safety. Although the recently passed Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act includes strict new standards protecting children from dangerous toys and other products, many are concerned about toys being made now in accordance with less strict current standards. This issue was the focus of a recent dispute … [Read more...] about CPSC Blasted on Toy Safety
CPSC Focuses On Baby and Child Safety
CPSC Urging Parents To Be Cautious About Child Safety. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents to be particularly cautious with pillow use in the nursery, as well as other baby products. As a matter-of-fact, the CPSC strongly urges parents to avoid placing pillows in cribs as they pose high risk of suffocation … [Read more...] about CPSC Focuses On Baby and Child Safety
More Retailers Recall Deadly Simplicity Bassinets; Company Still Not Issuing Recall
Retailers Recall Deadly Simplicity Bassinets. The Associated Press is reporting that 11 additional retailers have recalled Simplicity bassinets, bringing the total to 17 retailers recalling the deadly infant beds. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that the 11 additional retailers are pulling the Simplicity … [Read more...] about More Retailers Recall Deadly Simplicity Bassinets; Company Still Not Issuing Recall
Warning Issued for Simplicity Bassinets Following Deaths, No Recall
Simplicity Bassinet Implicated In Children's Death. A popular Simplicity bassinet has been implicated in two infant deaths since last September, but has yet to be recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has warned parents to stop using the Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets because they … [Read more...] about Warning Issued for Simplicity Bassinets Following Deaths, No Recall
Another Children’s Product Recalled Over Excessive Lead Levels
Recalled Children’s Product Were Made In China. Another defective children’s product that was manufactured in China has been recalled because of excessive lead level. In cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), Chelsea & Scott Limited of Lake Bluff, Illinois are recalling about 600 Sun Smarties™ Children’s … [Read more...] about Another Children’s Product Recalled Over Excessive Lead Levels
Nine Firms To Pay Over $350,000 In Childrens Clothing Drawstring Cases
Nine Firms Agreed To Pay Civil Penalties Over Children’s Clothing Cases. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced that nine firms have agreed to pay a combined $355,000 in civil penalties, settling allegations that the firms knowingly failed to report to the CPSC immediately, as required by federal law, that … [Read more...] about Nine Firms To Pay Over $350,000 In Childrens Clothing Drawstring Cases
Childrens Stuffed and Wooden Toys Recalled
Toys Recalled After Posing Hazards. In the first of two toy recalls today, stuffed toy dogs imported by Daiso LLC, of Burlingame, California were recalled due to a chocking hazard. About 40 of the stuffed toy dogs were manufactured in China and sold in Daiso retail stores in California and Washington State from October 2007 … [Read more...] about Childrens Stuffed and Wooden Toys Recalled
How Safe is Your Baby’s Bassinet?
Bassinet Comes With Safety Concerns. Bassinets are growing in popularity with use almost doubling in the past ten years. Approximately 45 percent of parents use bassinets today for their babies younger than two months. Bassinets offer parents the convenience of sleeping in the same room as their infants without the danger of sharing … [Read more...] about How Safe is Your Baby’s Bassinet?
Multiple Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC Announced Children's Product Recalls Over Lead Exposure. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a variety of children’s product recalls due to high lead contents and concerns over adverse health effects. All of the items were manufactured in … [Read more...] about Multiple Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Choking HazarD812:D852d Prompts Recall of Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones
Little Tikes Recall Toy Cell Phones Due To A Choking Hazard. Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones have been recalled because they may pose a choking hazard to small children. Kids Station Toys, the maker of the recalled Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones, says it has received one report of a child who started to choke on a small piece … [Read more...] about Choking HazarD812:D852d Prompts Recall of Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones
Fines Issued to Eight Companies for Dangerous Drawstring Clothing
Recalled Drawstring Clothing Pose A Strangulation Hazard. Several firms that sold children's clothing with drawstrings that posed a strangulation hazard have agreed to pay a total of $320,000 in fines, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today. According to the announcement, the firms failed to report … [Read more...] about Fines Issued to Eight Companies for Dangerous Drawstring Clothing
Asbestos-Laden CSI Toy Kit Sparks Lawsuit
CSI Toy Kit Contained Asbestos In Fingerprint Examination. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization—a California asbestos victims advocacy group—filed a lawsuit Friday against CBS Corporation, a toy maker, and several retailers over the sale of a crime scene toy based on the CBS series “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” … [Read more...] about Asbestos-Laden CSI Toy Kit Sparks Lawsuit
Lead Paint Violations Prompt Recall of Children’s Sunglasses
CPSC Announced Recall Of Children’s Sunglasses. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with StyleMark, Inc. of Ormond Beach, Florida, today jointly announced a voluntary recall of children’s “Main Street Drag” sunglasses and warned consumers to stop using recalled products immediately unless … [Read more...] about Lead Paint Violations Prompt Recall of Children’s Sunglasses
Tough Toy Safety Bill in Washington State Has Manufacturers Worried
Washington Lawmakers Passed A Tough Toy Safety Bill. Washington state lawmakers overwhelmingly passed a toy safety bill setting the toughest restrictions in the nation on the lead content of children's products. If passed, the bill would reduce the allowable level of lead in toys and other goods to 90 parts per … [Read more...] about Tough Toy Safety Bill in Washington State Has Manufacturers Worried
Reebok Fined $1 Million for Lead Charm Bracelet that Killed Child
Reebok Pay 1 Million Dollar Fine For Charm Bracelet. Reebok International, Ltd.has agreed to pay a one-million-dollar fine for giving away hundreds of thousands of lead-laced charm bracelets. The bracelets killed one child, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). "The penalty settles allegations that Reebok … [Read more...] about Reebok Fined $1 Million for Lead Charm Bracelet that Killed Child
Combi USA Recalls 67,000 Child Car Seats
Recalled Combi Child Car Seats Failed To Perform Tests. South Carolina’s Combi USA, Inc. of Fort Mill has decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall of three of its child safety car seats. The Combi USA car seat recall involves the company's Centre, Centre ARB, Shuttle, and associated Travel Systems. The child safety seat … [Read more...] about Combi USA Recalls 67,000 Child Car Seats
Toys “R” Us Announces New Lead Safety Standards
Toys ‘R’ Us Implemented Voluntary Standards For Toys. Toys "R" Us has announced plans to enforce a voluntary standard for lead in toys that is more stringent than the mandatory federal standard currently in place. According to a Toys “R” Us press release, "We have instructed all manufacturers who produce items for Toys "R" Us, Inc. … [Read more...] about Toys “R” Us Announces New Lead Safety Standards
Magnetic Dart Boards Latest Magnetic Toy Set to Put Kids at Risk
Magnetic Dart Boards Are Being Recalled Over Risks Of Injuries. Another magnetic toy set is being recalled over concerns that magnets can come loose, posing a risk of intestinal injuries if a child swallows one. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Family Dollar of Charlotte, North … [Read more...] about Magnetic Dart Boards Latest Magnetic Toy Set to Put Kids at Risk
Cinderella Ride-On Cars Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Wal-Mart Recalled Cinderella Ride-On Cars After Posing A Fire Hazard. Battery-powered Cinderella cars sold at Wal-Mart stores have been recalled by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) because they pose a fire hazard. According to the CPSC, the defective Cinderella cars, manufactured by Dura International USA … [Read more...] about Cinderella Ride-On Cars Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Car Seat Rating System Will Now Considers Ease of Use
New Car Seat Rating Will Take Into Account. New car seat ratings were introduced this week by the US Department of Transportation. The Department said the new car seat rating system, which will take into account an infant or child safety seat’s ease of use, would help parents and caregivers make the best choice when buying … [Read more...] about Car Seat Rating System Will Now Considers Ease of Use
Magnetic Play Sets Continue to Endanger Children
Magnetic Play Sets Can Be Dangerous For Young Children. Magnetic play sets can be extremely hazardous for children. The strong rare earth magnets included with many magnetic play sets have been known to cause serious intestinal injuries in children who swallow them. A recent story in “US News and World Report” about the ordeal one … [Read more...] about Magnetic Play Sets Continue to Endanger Children
Ophthalmology Group Warns of Eye Injuries Caused by Dangerous Toys
Dangerous Toys Can Cause Eye Injuries. Toy recalls and toy injuries are on the rise. While many parents this year have worried about lead in toys, one medical organization is warning of another danger - toys that can cause serious eye injuries. There were over 210,000 toy injuries treated in U.S. emergency rooms in 2005 and … [Read more...] about Ophthalmology Group Warns of Eye Injuries Caused by Dangerous Toys
Avoid Lead-Tainted Toys with Label Awareness This Holiday
Consumers Can Avoid Lead Contaminated Toys. Lead free toys might seem a rare commodity this Holiday Season, considering this year’s endless string of toy recalls. But finding safe toys is possible – provided consumers know what to look for. This holiday season is posing all sorts of challenges for parents trying to … [Read more...] about Avoid Lead-Tainted Toys with Label Awareness This Holiday
Aqua Dots Seizure Indicates Toxic Toys Still a Threat
Aqua Dots Recalled By CPSC. Aqua Dots, already recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), were seized at the port of Savannah. Thousands of cartons of Aqua Dots, shipped from China, were bound for American stores according to Lynn Brennan from U.S. Customs and Border Protection who says this is a very significant … [Read more...] about Aqua Dots Seizure Indicates Toxic Toys Still a Threat
New York Toy Survey Finds Lead Tainted Toys Remain on Store Shelves
Lead Tainted Toys Still On The Store Shelves. Lead tainted toys are still being stocked by stores in New York, says the state’s Consumer Protection Board. After a rash of national toy recalls this year, Governor Eliot Spitzer ordered a statewide investigation that revealed some dangerous toys with unsafe lead levels were … [Read more...] about New York Toy Survey Finds Lead Tainted Toys Remain on Store Shelves
Noisy Toy Dangers Should Not Be Overlooked, Study Says
Noisy Toy Dangers The Hearing Of Your Children. With so much attention on lead tainted toys lately, many parents might not be aware that noisy toys can also be dangerous toys. But a new study finds that noisy toys – if not used correctly – can seriously injure the hearing of young children. The Occupational Safety and … [Read more...] about Noisy Toy Dangers Should Not Be Overlooked, Study Says
Toxic Toys Contaminated with Lead, Arsenic, Mercury and Other Chemicals Still on Store Shelves
Toxic Toys Remain On Store Shelves. Toys sitting on store shelves right now are often contaminated with hazardous chemicals, including lead, arsenic, mercury and asbestos a new report says. The Environmental Health Project for the Ecology Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan says that recent tests it conducted on more than 1,200 toys show … [Read more...] about Toxic Toys Contaminated with Lead, Arsenic, Mercury and Other Chemicals Still on Store Shelves
Magnetic Play Sets Still Dangerous Despite New Safety Rules
Magnetic Play Sets Are Still Dangerous To Children. Magnetic play sets, like the popular Magnetix Building Sets sold by Mega Brands, are high on many children's holiday gift lists. And though Magnetix and other such play sets have been the subject of numerous toy recalls, many parents might believe these toys are now safe. … [Read more...] about Magnetic Play Sets Still Dangerous Despite New Safety Rules
Toy Safety Survey Says ‘Bob the Builder’, ‘Curious George’ Top List of Unsafe Toys
Unsafe Toys Still On The Market. Toy recall after toy recall this year has made parents anxious as they begin their holiday shopping. It’s difficult to judge whether a toy is safe or not when it is tightly packaged and sitting on store shelf. Fortunately, consumer protection groups have made it their business to try to … [Read more...] about Toy Safety Survey Says ‘Bob the Builder’, ‘Curious George’ Top List of Unsafe Toys
Toy Safety Guidelines Released by CPSC, As Consumers Urged to Be on Guard for Defective Toys
Defective Toys Continue To Plague Consumers. Toy safety is very much on the minds of parents right now. With the busiest shopping season of the year is upon us, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is emphasizing the importance of safe shopping and says that knowing the ABCs of toy safety will make for happy … [Read more...] about Toy Safety Guidelines Released by CPSC, As Consumers Urged to Be on Guard for Defective Toys
