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The biggest recalls of 2016 (so far)…
Posted on July 5, 2016Not only is summer officially underway but also we are halfway through the year! We want to keep you posted on some of the largest recalls of 2016 so far, which are listed below. For a full list of recalls,… Read More
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Tips to travel safe this Memorial Day weekend
Posted on May 26, 2016Memorial Day weekend is here and that means not only the unofficial start of summer, but also that millions of families will be hitting the roads for weekend getaways. At KID, we want to make your holiday travels a little… Read More
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KID, others meet with CPSC Chairman on furniture tip-overs
Posted on May 12, 2016Late last month, we learned of another death involving the IKEA Malm dresser. A not-quite two-year-old boy in Minnesota was killed when his dresser toppled over on him. This was after a July 2015 non-recall announcement by IKEA and the… Read More
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Safety tips, resources in honor of National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
Posted on May 6, 2016This week we will celebrate National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. In honor of the great work that child care providers are doing around the nation to keep our children happy, healthy and safe, we’d like to share a few… Read More
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Advocates call for action on IKEA furniture tip-over
Posted on April 27, 2016Today, Kids In Danger (KID), Consumer Federation of America (CFA), Consumers Union and the National Center for Health Research called on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to secure a formal recall of IKEA furniture responsible for the deaths… Read More
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Cold weather safety tips
Posted on February 16, 2016It’s cold outside! Keep these safety tips in mind as you and your family prepare for these snowy, winter days ahead. Drawstrings: Look out for drawstrings, which can be found in winter coats, jackets, and sweatshirts. These can catch on other… Read More
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Advocates applaud passage of bill on liquid nicotine safety
Posted on January 13, 2016The House of Representatives approved the Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act (S. 142)< on Monday, January 11. The bill, passed by the Senate in December, would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to require child-resistant packaging on the liquid nicotine containers… Read More
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Honoring Danny’s memory
Posted on December 30, 2015On December 31, Danny Keysar would have turned 19. However, a collapsing portable crib tragically took his life before he even reached two. In the years since his death, KID, founded by Danny’s parents, has worked to further his legacy… Read More
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Xfinity Agrees to Remove Ad Depicting Unsafe Sleep from Broadcast
Posted on December 9, 2015After a Change.org petition and a direct appeal from KID, Xfinity has agreed to remove an ad depicting unsafe sleep from broadcast. In a letter to KID, Xfinity stated, “We wish to express our appreciation to your organization for… Read More
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KID Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping
Posted on November 13, 2015Thanksgiving and Black Friday are only a couple of weeks away, which means that grocery stores and malls around the country will soon be filled with anxious holiday shoppers. Holiday shopping is a pain for many of us, but it… Read More