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KID releases new report on SaferProducts.gov
Posted on August 9, 2013August 14 marks the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) back in 2008. This landmark safety legislation paved the way for improvement in safety standards and lead to the creation of the U.S…. Read More
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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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Arm’s Reach Bed-Side Sleepers RECALLED
Posted on April 6, 2011Yesterday, CPSC released the Arm’s Reach Concepts, Inc’s voluntary recall of about 76,000 infant bed-side sleepers, due to entrapment, suffocation and fall hazards. Infants are at risk of falling from the raised mattress to the loose fabric at the bottom… Read More
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CPSC and Delta reannounce recall of deadly cribs
Posted on March 22, 2011After learning of another death, CPSC and Delta today re-announced the 2008 recall of almost one million drop-side cribs. The design of the crib relies on little plastic pegs to keep the drop-side in place. When they inevitably fall out… Read More
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Summer Infant recalls video baby monitor for burns AND strangulation hazard
Posted on February 11, 2011We posted a few weeks ago a recall that mysteriously showed up on the manufacturer’s site (Summer Infant) and on Toys”R”Us, but not on CPSC’s list of recalls. Many parents get their news of recalls from CPSC — without that… Read More
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Summer Infant recalls battery from color video baby monitor
Posted on January 19, 2011Not sure why this is not posted yet on CPSC, but both Babies”R”Us and Summer Infant have it posted on their websites: Summer Infant recalls the batteries from their Slim and Secure Handheld Color Video Monitor. The battery can overheat… Read More
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Graco and CPSC recall 2 million strollers for risk of strangulation
Posted on October 20, 2010Today CPSC and Graco announced the recall of 2 million Quattro and Metrolite strollers sold between 2000 and 2007. Babies can slip between the seat and stroller tray — trapping their head and leading to strangulation. At least four babies… Read More
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Toys “R” Us Launches Product Safety Program
Posted on August 23, 2010Today Toys “R” Us, Inc. announced the launch of their national Product Safety Vigilance Program. This program will encourage consumers to take important steps to become advocates for children’s safety. Included in the program is the “Eight Steps to Keep… Read More
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Baby Matters Recalls Nap Nanny Recliners Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; One Infant Death Reported
Posted on July 26, 2010The CPSC announced a recall of the Baby Matters Nap Nanny Recliners. 30,000 units were recalled after 22 reports of injury and one infant death. CPSC is investigating a report of a 4-month-old girl from Royal Oak, Mich. who died… Read More
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Bayside Furnishings issues second recall on trundle beds with toy chests
Posted on June 8, 2010Bayside Furnishings is issuing a second recall on the Pirates of the Caribbean youth beds sold at Costco. These beds are designed to look like boats and have toy chests in the ‘bow’ of the boat, as well as the… Read More