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Happy Birthday CPSIA!
Posted on August 13, 2009The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 was signed into law one year ago today. This complex legislation addresses a wide range of product safety issues, many of them aimed at keeping children safe. Provisions of the new Act… Read More
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Little Tikes recalls 1.6 million toy toolbenchs and trucks with hazardous play nails.
Posted onDoes your child (or their child care facility or school) have a toy tool set from Little Tikes that contains these nails? If so, discontinue use immediately. The nails are a choking hazard — one eleven month old boy had… Read More
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Northup & Adler confirmed as CPSC comissioners
Posted on August 7, 2009Today the Senate unanimously confirmed Anne Northup and Robert Adler to serve as CPSC commissioners. All five commissioner posts mandated by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) are now filled.
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CPSC launches “Resale Round-up” campaign
Posted onYesterday the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the Top Ten list of recalled children’s products as part of its “Resale Roundup” campaign. CPSC is partnering with the National Association of Resale & Thrift Shops (NARTS), the Salvation Army,… Read More
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Adler/Northup hearing
Posted on August 5, 2009This morning the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held the nominations hearing for CPSC Commissioners-Designate Anne Northup and Robert Adler. View the webcast and read Northup and Adler’s opening statements. The final vote should take place by… Read More
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Northup nominated for CPSC commissioner–hearing on Aug 5
Posted on August 3, 2009President Obama has nominated former US Representative Anne Northup (1997-2007) for the last open commissioner position at the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Northup is a Republican from Kentucky and holds a degree in business and economics from St…. Read More
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Shopping smart for secondhand products
Posted on July 31, 2009Summer is yard sale season, which means good deals on many secondhand children’s products. However, CPSC warns that recalled items often turn up at garage sales and thrift shops. Pre-owned items also present their own special hazards, including wear and… Read More
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Summer brings most injuries–stay safe
Posted on July 27, 2009Summer means fun activities near the water or at the park, but CPSC warns that summer is also the time of year when the most injuries occur. Follow KID’s summer safety tips to avoid risk of accident and injury. Children… Read More
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Toys and shoes recalled for choking hazard
Posted on July 24, 2009In the last week , three children’s products were recalled due to choking hazard posed by detaching small parts. LeapFrog recalled 3,700 My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs. The decals on the paws of the toy can be removed… Read More
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One million play yards recalled–is Kolcraft’s fix adequate?
Posted on July 16, 2009Kolcraft’s recent recall of one million play yards and portable cribs presents consumers with serious risks. The firm has received 347 reports of sides of the play yard collapsing unexpectedly, resulting in 21 injuries including bumps, bruises, scrapes, and one… Read More