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Consumer groups mark beginning of new era in recall effectiveness
Posted on June 28, 2010Washington, D.C.— As of today, many durable infant and toddler products, including cribs, playyards, strollers and high chairs are required to contain a product registration card allowing consumers to easily register their product with the manufacturer. This will give manufacturers… Read More
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2.2 million more cribs recalled
Posted on June 24, 2010More later, but for now, check your baby’s crib! http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10270.html – Posted using BlogPress
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Best Friend Award: Honoring Dr. Gary Smith
Posted on April 15, 2010On Wednesday, April 21, 2010, Kids In Danger will present the Best Friend Award to Dr. Gary Smith for his pioneering work in the field of childhood injury prevention. The event reception includes exciting live and silent auctions. You can… Read More
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Once, twice, five times a recall?
Posted on March 30, 2010In KID’s look at 2009 recalls, we noticed that many children’s product manufacturers had multiple recalls. Fifteen manufacturers reported more than one recall. Dorel Juvenile Group and Evenflo Co. Inc. lead in product recalls with five each. Evenflo recalled two… Read More
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Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Posted on February 18, 2010Allreds Design Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips, sold at resale stores and other consignment retailers nationwide, have been recalled due to bracelets and pacifier clip clasps containing high levels of lead. Allreds Design received one report of a 10-month-old child… Read More
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Your precious moments can save lives
Posted on January 7, 2010Calling all families…. Kids In Danger is creating a new video to educate parents and caregivers about children’s product safety. We need recent home movies of baby showers, bringing baby home from the hospital, first birthdays, etc to help narrate… Read More
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Shopping cart injury data
Posted on January 5, 2010CPSC recently updated shopping cart injury data. Between 2006 and 2008 there were an estimated 21, 065 ER treated injuries associated with shopping carts among children under the age of five. Most of these events involved head and face injuries… Read More
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Phthalates Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel (CHAP) Named by CPSC
Posted onThe CPSC has recently made available the seven names of the members of CHAP who will review three temporarily banned phthalates as mandated by CPSIA. More information about members’ professional information and more can be gathered from the Product Safety… Read More
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RC2 Corp. reaches $1.25 million settlement for lead in paint in Thomas & Friends toys
Posted on December 29, 2009RC2 Corp., based in Oak Brook, IL, will pay a $1.25 million civil penalty for allegedly violating the federal ban on lead paint in children’s toys. The settlement resolves the allegations that RC2 corp. and its subsidiary Learning Curve Brands… Read More
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CPSC Recalls Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds
Posted on December 15, 2009Today the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall affecting more than 50 million Roman shades and roll-up blinds due to a strangulation hazard for children. Strangulation can occur with Roman shades when a child places their neck in… Read More