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No more dangerous bumpers sold in Chicago
Posted on April 5, 2012We have been warning about the dangers of crib bumper pads for years. You can read Aiden’s story, Preston’s story, Dr. Thach’s research or some of our many blog posts and web pages on it. The Illinois Attorney General has… Read More
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Marking the anniversary of the first postings on SaferProducts.gov
Posted on March 29, 2012Monday, April 2, marks the first anniversary of the posting of consumer reports about products at SaferProducts.gov. A year ago, there was much gnashing of teeth and hand-wringing about the awful effects of letting consumers tell their own experiences with… Read More
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Another call for action on crib bumper ban in Illinois
Posted on March 27, 2012The Illinois House is still considering HB 4638, sponsored by Illinois Representative Emily McAsey of Romeoville. The bill bans the sale of crib bumper pads in Illinois. It will be voted on this week. The American Academy of Pediatrics, SIDS… Read More
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KID releases report on 2011 children’s product recalls
Posted on March 26, 2012Children’s product recalls announced by CPSC in 2011 dropped by 24% to 121, the lowest number since 2006. KID just released A Measure of Safety: Children’s Product Recalls in 2011. The report found that children’s product recalls dropped, but it… Read More
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Update on new crib requirements for childcare
Posted on March 21, 2012It’s 2012. By the end of this year, all cribs in child care and other public accommodations must meet the tough new standards adopted by the CPSC in December 2010. The new crib standards are the result of unspeakable tragedies and years of work to keep… Read More
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Action needed in Illinois: Support the statewide ban on crib bumpers
Posted on March 7, 2012Updated: Chicago’s landmark ban on the sale of crib bumper pads goes into effect this April. Now, the Illinois House is considering a similar measure, HB 4638, sponsored by Illinois Representative Emily McAsey of Romeoville. Thanks to the efforts of the… Read More
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Product safety stakeholders gather in Florida
Posted on March 2, 2012I just spent four days in Florida at the Annual International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) Symposium more than with 600 other stakeholders. This is the 19th year this group has convened to discuss product safety topics ranging… Read More
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Bobby’s story: a warning about recalled Graco Strollers
Posted on February 24, 2012Bobby’s grandmother recently shared his story on our Family Voices website. Bobby Dean died in 2007 when he was trapped between the seat and food tray of a Graco stroller. Graco finally recalled this product in 2010, but did not… Read More
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Consumer groups call on CPSC to take action on Bumbo Baby Seat
Posted on February 7, 2012Following a recall (for new labeling) in 2007 and a warning late last year as injuries persisted, five consumer groups including KID have called on CPSC to take further action on the Bumbo International Baby Seat, including a recall of… Read More
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Stroller recalled for fall hazard, also may pose strangulation hazard
Posted on February 6, 2012On Friday, CPSC announced the recall of Bumbleride strollers – the Indie and Indie Twin. At issue is the front wheel – it can break, causing a fall hazard. Bumbleride and CPSC report 36 incidents of the wheel breaking, with… Read More