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An International Month at KID
Posted on December 1, 2017November 2017 involved a lot more international outreach than we are used to at KID. But we hope that the outcome will be safer children’s products both here in the US and worldwide. It started with a meeting in Paris:… Read More
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CPSC Announces 7 New Hoverboard Recalls
Posted on November 15, 2017On Tuesday, November 14, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced seven new recalls of self-balancing scooters, commonly called hoverboards. In addition, the agency again warned against LayZ Board products that have been linked to at least two fires, one… Read More
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IKEA Recalled Dressers: Deadly Furniture
Posted on November 8, 2017We hope you have heard about the 2016 recall of 29 million dressers from IKEA. And that you have removed those dressers from your home and received a refund from IKEA. Unfortunately, we know from a death made public last… Read More
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Additional Death Identified as a Result of Recalled IKEA Dressers
Posted on October 18, 2017KID is devastated to learn than an additional death has been identified in connection with the June 28, 2016 recall of 29 million IKEA dressers. Today, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the death occurred as a result of a recalled… Read More
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Safe Sleep Month: What is a Safe Sleep Environment?
Posted on October 13, 2017October is Safe Sleep Month – a time of year when parents, caregivers and safety advocates come together to focus on one of the key safety issues affecting infants. We’ve found that a common source of confusion for parents and… Read More
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Keep Baby Close – and Safe – During International Babywearing Week
Posted on October 6, 2017October 2-8, 2017 is International Babywearing Week. Advocates remind us that babywearing is a good bonding tool, helps premature babies regulate their heartbeat and breathing by being closely attached to the mother, and allows busy caregivers to do other activities… Read More
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Victory for Petitioners as CPSC Moves to Ban Toxic Flame Retardants
Posted on September 29, 2017Last week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) took steps to protect consumers from a class of flame retardants known as organohalogens. This ruling came after KID, along with other consumer, healthcare, firefighter, and science groups, petitioned the CPSC to… Read More
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Car Seat Safety Recommendations for New Parents
Posted on September 1, 2017Car seat safety is of top concern for many parents—and for good reason: automobile accidents are unpredictable and far too common, and even the most cautious drivers are at risk. Many deaths and injuries result when children are not restrained… Read More
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Safety Tips for the New School Year
Posted on August 23, 2017We are coming upon the end of summer, which signals to every parent, caregiver, or teacher that it’s time to head back to school. As your children get ready to see their friends, teachers, and school staff again (or for… Read More
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Emerging Hazards: Fidget Spinner Safety Tips
Posted on August 15, 2017New fidget spinner business guidelines and safety tips were recently released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). For parents and caregivers, it is important to know that the CPSC categorizes most fidget spinners as “general use” products, not… Read More