Weighted Blankets Create Suffocation Risk
On December 22, 2022, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of weighted blankets, sold by Target. The recall was issued after two girls in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, ages 4 and 6, reportedly became trapped under the blanket and died due to asphyxia. Target has received four reports of children becoming … [Read more...] about Weighted Blankets Create Suffocation Risk
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
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
