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Shopping Cart Safety Tips
Posted on February 22, 2019Every year, approximately 23,000 children go to the emergency room with injuries from shopping carts; most of which are caused by falls from the cart or by the cart tipping over. These incidents are caused by broken safety belts, unstable… Read More
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CPSC Public Hearing to Improve SaferProducts.gov Website
Posted on February 18, 2019The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is considering improvements to its public database SaferProducts.gov to make the website easier to navigate, more useful for obtaining information and encourage more reporting. On March 6, 2019, the CPSC will hold a… Read More
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CPSC’s New Recall App
Posted on February 13, 2019There’s a new way to search for recalls online or on a smart phone or device. Early this week, CPSC released their new recall app. The app makes the search for recalled products easier and more accessible. This is a… Read More
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Submit #SafeChildMoment Picture for a Chance to Win a $50 Gift Card
Posted on February 4, 2019Now, we’re launching the campaign #SafeChildMoment to showcase the true results of our work — your safe and healthy children.
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Supporting Grieving Families: An Overview
Posted on January 17, 2019As KID’s mission has always been to fight for children’s product safety, it should come as no surprise that the sensitive but essential conversation surrounding grief comes up often. KID intentionally shares the stories of grieving families, and honors the… Read More
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BOB Jogging Stroller “Information Campaign” to Help Secure Faulty Wheel Attachment
Posted on January 15, 2019Back in November, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) settled an administrative lawsuit with Britax Child Safety, Inc. involving BOB jogging strollers. KID noted in our previous blog and press release that the settlement was too weak and failed… Read More
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How does the government shutdown affect CPSC and product safety
Posted on January 4, 2019Unless you are a government employee or have one in the family, or need immediate services, you might think the government shutdown doesn’t have much impact on your family. But when it comes to product safety, as with many other things, the hidden… Read More
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Honoring Danny’s 22nd Birthday
Posted on December 28, 2018This Monday, December 31, would be Danny Keysar’s 22nd birthday. In 1998, Danny’s life was cut tragically short when he died when a portable crib collapsed on his neck as he got up from his nap at his child care… Read More
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2018 in Review: 20th Anniversary, Tip-overs, Recalls, and more
Posted on December 18, 2018In 2018, KID turned 20 and we turned up our efforts to fight for children’s product safety. Below are some of our highlights of the year. KID Releases New Data on 2017 Children’s Safety and Product Recalls (April) On April… Read More
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Holiday Toy Safety Tips
Posted on December 10, 2018Gift giving is one of the staple traditions of the holiday season. While toy safety is important year-round, consumers should keep these important safety tips in mind when buying gifts for children this holiday season. Buy toys that are age… Read More