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One million Kolcraft play yards recalled
Posted on July 8, 2009Kolcraft and CPSC announced the recall today of one million play yards. The side rail of the play yard can unexpectedly collapse, causing a fall and an entrapment hazard. The release cites 347 incidents in which the side arm failed,… Read More
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Bugaboo strollers recalled — bad brakes
Posted on June 2, 2009Bugaboo has recalled almost 23,000 $500+ Bee strollers because the brakes can fail, causing the stroller to roll on inclines and possibly injure the occupant or others. With 121 reports of failure, there are no reported injuries. Bugaboo will send… Read More
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Yet another Simplicity recall — more play yards this time
Posted on April 7, 2009Back in January, when the recall of Simplicity-made, but Fisher Price branded, play yards was announced, KID warned readers that the same product was still on the market under the Simplicity brand. Now finally today, the retailers have again come… Read More
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Pacifiers recalled — violate federal standard and pose choking risk
Posted on March 24, 2009The last thing you want to worry about with a pacifier is that it will fall apart in your child’s mouth and present a choking hazard. CPSC and OKK Trading announced a recall today of a pacifier which may do… Read More
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Old Navy recalls stuffed animals for choking hazard
Posted on February 19, 2009Old Navy recalled 35,500 stuffed animals today due to button eyes that can fall off and pose a choking hazard. Return the toys to Old Navy for a refund AND if returned before July 2009, an additional $5 coupon. Kudos… Read More
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Strangulation death from drawstring in sweatshirts
Posted on February 12, 2009Wisconsin was the first to ban drawstrings in clothing for children, and CPSC has followed suit nationally, recalling millions of sweatshirts and other clothing items with drawstrings around the neck. Last year, CPSC fined seventeen companies for selling clothing with… Read More