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Evenflo high chairs recalled after more than 1000 failure reports
Posted on December 18, 2008Evenflo and CPSC are announcing the recall of 95,000 Majestic High Chairs because hardware failure (loose screws and plastic caps fall out) leads to falls and choking hazards. After almost 100 injuries and 1000 reports of the screws falling out,… Read More
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CPSC has posted request for input on crib standard
Posted on November 25, 2008While saying that it is not officially starting the process on a new crib standard as required by the recently passed CPSIA, CPSC did post an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on a possible mandatory regulation. Comments are due… Read More
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Illinois Senate passes lead labeling law!
Posted on November 19, 2008SB 2860 (Hunter), which amends the Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, passed the Illinois Senate unanimously today. This legislation will protect Illinois’ children from lead by requiring that manufacturers include lead warning statements for painted toys, jewelry and children’s products… Read More
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Illinois Senate to consider lead labeling bill
Posted on November 17, 2008SB 2860 (Hunter), which amends the Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, will be voted on by the Illinois Senate as early as Wednesday, November 19. This legislation would better protect Illinois’ children from lead by requiring that manufacturers include lead… Read More
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Infant death leads to recall of convertible crib
Posted on October 16, 2008CPSC has recalled 2,000 convertible cribs by Playkids, U.S.A. The crib sides are mesh, allowing the baby to get entrapped between the mattress and side. A 5-month-old died in Brooklyn in August. The cribs were sold primarily in New York…. Read More
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Back to School Safety
Posted on August 20, 2008The end of August marks a time of year when children across the United States begin school and settle into their academic routine. Parents, of course are simultaneously excited and stressed out over wrapping up summer activities, getting their children… Read More
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Don’t Let Summer Products Cloud Your Summer!
Posted on August 19, 2008Summer can be a thrilling time of year for young children as they play outside and engage in different weather permitting activities. Unfortunately, summer excitement can be clouded if parents are unaware of the potential risks and dangers associated with… Read More
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The Internet: Recirculation of Recalled Children’s Products
Posted on August 8, 2008Selling and buying products online is becoming more common every year. Unfortunately, however, this convenient mode of shopping has created a new kind of market where previously recalled children’s products can reach consumers, thereby presenting a risk of injury to… Read More
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Playground Safety Report
Posted on August 6, 2008The Center for Justice and Democracy recently released a new report targeting playground safety, Kids ‘N Safe Play: Regulation, Litigation and Playground Safety. The report examines how past playground-related incidents spurred the evolution of steel structures on asphalt to more… Read More
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The Dangers of All Terrain Vehicles: Recalls and Young Riders
Posted on July 22, 2008As reported by CPSC, an estimated 850 people lose their lives in ATV-related incidents each year. One out of five deaths are to children younger than 16. In 2006, 39,300 children under 16 sustaineed serious injury. While many deaths and… Read More