recalls

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and manufacturers of children’s products are still not using all methods available to spread awareness about recalls. Social media is a fairly simple and effective way companies and the CPSC can draw attention… Read More

While much progress has been made, lead continues to be discovered in children’s products (See Lead Blog Part One). Learn how the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) helped reduce the rate of children’s products violating federal lead guidelines and… Read More

While much progress has been made, lead is routinely discovered in children’s products. Learn how you can identify lead exposure in children and prevent lead-tainted products from entering your home: CDC Symptom Checklist When children are exposed to lead, they… Read More

During this difficult time when many of us are sheltered at home, it’s important that families search their homes for recalled items and, if found, take the necessary steps to participate in the recall and remove the items from homes…. Read More

We hope that our KID community is staying safe and finding enough to do while we all practice “social distancing.” In light of everything happening surrounding COVID-19, KID is still working to keep kids safe from hazardous products. We will… Read More

Last month, KID conducted a survey with Parents Against Tip-Overs (PAT) for a workshop on consumers and recall effectiveness PAT presented at ICPHSO’s annual meeting in February 2020. Thank you to everyone who took it! The survey looked at what… Read More

If you’re thinking about decluttering your home to get it ready for the holidays, here are a few child safety tips to keep in mind: If you donate or sell any used children’s products, crosscheck with the CPSC website and… Read More

Halloween is an exciting time of year for children. It’s their chance to dress up as fun characters, put up spooky decorations, and fill bags to the brim with sweet snacks! However, some aspects of the holiday can also pose… Read More

Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death to children in the United States. This week is National Child Passenger Safety Week, and here at KID we’re thinking about all the ways that parents and caregivers can keep their… Read More

On November 9th, 2015 CPSC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) for incorporating high chair safety standards into Danny’s Law. In May, KID, frustrated by the CPSC’s delay in publishing a final rule, began drafting a report on high… Read More