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KID joins other safety advocates and applauds IKEA recall while emphasizing the need for consumer awareness
Posted on June 28, 2016Today, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and IKEA announced the recall of 29 million IKEA Malm dressers responsible for the deaths of three toddlers in tip-over incidents. KID joined The American Academy of Pediatrics, Consumers Union, Consumer Federation of America,… Read More
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KID calls on CPSC to recall hoverboards
Posted on January 25, 2016UPDATE: On Friday February 19, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) instructed manufacturers and retailers to stop selling hoverboards unless they meet UL Standard 2272. KID echoes the CPSC’s advice and we advise consumers to stop using hoverboards, check to… Read More
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Update on CPSC actions
Posted on January 30, 2014The US Consumer Product Safety Commission or CPSC is at the helm of children’s product safety. Here’s a quick update of recent and upcoming activity. Update: CPSC adopts new mandatory infant bedside sleeper standard. KID’s view: In keeping with the… Read More
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President signs CPSC reform bill
Posted on August 14, 2008President Bush signed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act this morning. This Act is the legacy of the countless children, including Danny Keysar – whose parents founded Kids In Danger – who have been killed or injured by unsafe children’s… Read More
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House passes CPSC Reform
Posted on July 30, 2008The House passed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act 424 to 1 today. Now it goes to the Senate and then the President for his signature. We are one step closer to establishing a child safety system that will keep… Read More
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CPSC overhaul bill finalized, contains crucial consumer protections
Posted on July 29, 2008The Conference Committee working on reconciling the House and Senate versions of a CPSC reform act have finalized their work and the final version contains many key consumer protections. It still needs to pass the House and Senate this week… Read More