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It’s National Burn Awareness Week!
Posted on February 5, 20132013 is just in its second month and already more than 600,000 children’s pajamas have been recalled due to burn hazards. Many people think of stoves, matches or overheating electronics when they think of burn hazards, but many other products… Read More
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After child’s death, dresser recalled for tip-over hazard
Posted on January 30, 2013Today CPSC and Gemme Juvenile announced the recall of Natart Chelsea dressers for tip-over hazard. The dressers can tip, trapping toddlers or young children. The company will send anchoring straps to prevent tip-overs. In March 2011, 2 year old Shane… Read More
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Get rid of old infant products at Toys”R”Us Great Trade- In event
Posted on January 22, 2013Last Friday, January 18, kicked off the most recent Great Trade- In, an annual event held at Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores nationwide. The Great Trade- In, which runs until February 10, allows customers to exchange old children’s products including cribs,… Read More
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New injury data from CPSC on tip-overs and nursery products
Posted on December 13, 2012Lots of injury statistics coming out of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) this week. First, be sure and check out their new infographic. (PDF) A child died every two weeks in 2011 from furniture, TV and appliance tip-overs. … Read More
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CPSC takes action against makers of Nap Nanny, after 5 deaths
Posted on December 5, 2012Today, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) took strong action and issued an Administrative Complaint (PDF) against the manufacturer of Nap Nanny and Chill Infant Recliners, Baby Matters, LLC. Kids In Danger, Consumers Union and Consumer Federation of America… Read More
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Holiday Shopping Safety Tips from Kids In Danger
Posted on November 21, 2012As you begin shopping for loved ones this holiday season, make safety a priority and follow KID’s shopping safety tips: Check products for recalls on the go by visiting KidsInDanger.org from any mobile device. Look for markings or labels… Read More
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KID extends outreach and education efforts
Posted on November 19, 2012One of KID’s most important efforts is to reach out to inform parents and caregivers about children’s product safety and give them the resources they need to keep children safe. To that end, our team participated in workshops and events… Read More
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4 million Bumbo seats recalled after skull fractures.
Posted on August 15, 2012Today, CPSC announced the recall of 4 million Bumbo infant seats. Babies have suffered skull fractures when they tip the seat over or fall out. Most injuries result when the seat is used on raised surfaces, but babies have also… Read More
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Just because you see it on TV or in a store, doesn’t mean it is safe
Posted on July 11, 2012People do it all the time. Walk into any grocery store and you’ll see infant seats perched on shopping carts. Infant carriers and seats placed at eye level on counters and tables show up in everything from advertisements to network… Read More
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How do we make sure children’s products are safe?
Posted on April 19, 2012Prior to the passage of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008, there was no requirement that children’s products be tested for safety before they were sold. While a very few mandatory standards existed at CPSC and there… Read More