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Phthalates Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel (CHAP) Named by CPSC
Posted on January 5, 2010The 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
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Children’s Sleep Environment Recalls Reach Historic High
Posted on December 4, 2009Recalls of children’s sleep environment products by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have totaled over 9 million units in the last two years, culminating with the largest crib recall in history of Stork Craft’s 2.1 million drop-side cribs… Read More
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The 24th Annual Toy Safety Report
Posted on November 20, 2009On Tuesday, November 25, Illinois PIRG released its 24th annual toy safety report, Trouble In Toyland. The report highlights the year’s most pressing toy safety hazards including choking, lead, phthalates (toxic chemical), and excessive loudness. Here were some of the… Read More
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CPSC responds to GAO report on minority children and injury
Posted on October 13, 2009Recently, the CPSC responded to a study conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) that suggests that minority children may have higher rates of preventable injuries and deaths associated with children products. GAO noted that better data collection and… Read More
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Take steps to prevent furniture tip-over injuries
Posted on September 23, 2009CPSC urges parents to take the simple, low-cost steps of inspecting and securing TVs, furniture, and appliances to prevent tip-over deaths and injuries. Young children exploring and playing in their home may be exposed to hidden dangers in every room…. Read More
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Back-to-school safety
Posted on September 9, 2009School supplies, sporting goods, clothing, toys—the beginning of the school year always involves the purchase of various new and used children’s products. It also involves many outdoor activities like bike riding to and from school, using playgrounds, and playing team… Read More
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CPSC holds public hearing on FY 11 priorities and agenda
Posted on August 26, 2009Kids In Danger, along with Consumers Union and others participated on August 25 in a public hearing at CPSC on their proposed agenda and priorities for Fiscal Year 2011, starting in October 2010. KID’s testimony included our three main priorities:… Read More
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Simplicity Bassinets: more deaths
Posted on August 20, 2009Just about a year ago, CPSC and retailers recalled this Simplicity Bassinet as well as those sold under Graco and Disney names after learning of a second death in the poorly designed product. The first death took place almost 2… Read More