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Back to School Safety
Posted on August 20, 2008The end of August marks a time of year when children across the United States begin school and settle into their academic routine. Parents, of course are simultaneously excited and stressed out over wrapping up summer activities, getting their children… Read More
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Don’t Let Summer Products Cloud Your Summer!
Posted on August 19, 2008Summer can be a thrilling time of year for young children as they play outside and engage in different weather permitting activities. Unfortunately, summer excitement can be clouded if parents are unaware of the potential risks and dangers associated with… Read More
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The Internet: Recirculation of Recalled Children’s Products
Posted on August 8, 2008Selling and buying products online is becoming more common every year. Unfortunately, however, this convenient mode of shopping has created a new kind of market where previously recalled children’s products can reach consumers, thereby presenting a risk of injury to… Read More
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Playground Safety Report
Posted on August 6, 2008The Center for Justice and Democracy recently released a new report targeting playground safety, Kids ‘N Safe Play: Regulation, Litigation and Playground Safety. The report examines how past playground-related incidents spurred the evolution of steel structures on asphalt to more… Read More
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The Dangers of All Terrain Vehicles: Recalls and Young Riders
Posted on July 22, 2008As reported by CPSC, an estimated 850 people lose their lives in ATV-related incidents each year. One out of five deaths are to children younger than 16. In 2006, 39,300 children under 16 sustaineed serious injury. While many deaths and… Read More
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Bill to Reduce the Circulation of Dangerous Toys
Posted on July 14, 2008The circulation of dangerous toys must stop! This year already fifty-three toys have been recalled, totaling nearly 6.2 million units. Over a million toys have been pulled off store shelves for lead paint, and over 3 million for magnets. This… Read More
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Bed/Toy chest recall reminder of toy chest safety, hazards of multiuse products
Posted on July 8, 2008Bayside Furnishings has recalled two models of youth beds with attached toy chests after the strangulation death of a toddler when the toy chest lid came down on him, trapping him by the neck. The product was sold primarily at… Read More
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Summer safety tips from KID
Posted on June 24, 2008KID announced a new summer safety fact sheet today. Have fun with all the summer activities, but take precautions to keep everyone safe.
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Crib Mattress Recall: check your mattress fit
Posted on June 5, 2008Simmons Kids has recalled 20,000 crib mattresses because they are smaller than the required 27 1/4 inch width required by law. This can cause a gap which can entrap a child. The company has one report of an entrapment; the… Read More
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KID, Illinois PIRG, Breast Cancer Fund hold Duck Toss for Safety
Posted on May 28, 2008Join Kids In Danger, Illinois PIRG and the Breast Cancer Fund in calling on Congress to ban toxic chemicals in children’s products. Learn more here.