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- Despite warnings, a rise in infant deaths from crib bumpers – November 24, 2015
- Illinois Attorney General warns about the dangers of recalled toys, kids online activities – November 23, 2015
- Traffic Is Biggest Threat to Kids on Halloween, Safety Advocate Says – October 26, 2015
- Federal Rule Restricts Sale of High-Powered Magnets Over Choking Hazard – October 20, 2014
- Lurie Children’s Honors Patient, Community Advocate and Government Leader for Exceptional Child Health Commitment – October 10, 2014
- Battle Over BuckyBalls Finally Reaches a Conclusion (ConsumerReports.org) – August 15, 2014
- Grandparents Beware! (Grand) – July/August 2014
- 7 Dangerous Recalled Products You May Have in Your Home (Daily Finance) – July 28, 2014
- 9 Dangerous Summertime Toys (Market Watch) – May 14, 2014
- Senate Committee Approves Crib Bumper Ban (SJR) – May 13, 2014
- Only 10% of Recalled Kids Products Fixed or Returned (USA Today) – February 20, 2014
- Manufacturers Urged to Use Social Media For Recalls (NBC Chicago) – February 18, 2014
- Death of Florida Child Lends Urgency to Safer Design of Detergent Pods (ConsumerAffairs.com) – August 19, 2013
- Advocates Celebrate Fifth Anniversary of Consumer Protection Law (NBC Chicago) – August 8, 2013
- Study Prompted by Chicago Deaths Highlights Dangers of TV Tipovers(Chicago Tribune) – July 22, 2013
- Groups Say Window Cords Still Strangle Kids (Courthouse News Service) – July 18, 2013
- Jardine Crib Recalls Leave Consumers Fuming (ConsumerAffairs.com) – July 3, 2013
- Is Baby’s Wee Bed Safe? (Grand Magazine) – July 1, 2013
Recent Press Releases
- Toy Recall Data Demonstrates How Safety Standards Make An Impact – December 21, 2016 (pdf)
- Summer Safety: Product Injury Patterns for Children – July 2, 2014
- Consumer, Doctor Groups Respond to BuckyBall Settlement – May 12, 2014 (pdf)
- After the Recall: Dangerous Products Remain in Homes – February 18, 2014 (pdf)
- KID, US Representatives and Others Mark the Fifth Anniversary of Landmark Safety Bill – August 7, 2013 (pdf)
- Consumer Groups Mark Five Years of Safety – August 5, 2013 (pdf)
- KID Shares Safety Information on TV and Furniture Tip-Over – July 22, 2013 (pdf)
- KID’s Views on What Children’s Product Safety Looks Like in the Future – July 10, 2013 (pdf)
- KID Releases Report on Children’s Product Recalls in 2012 – February 13, 2013 (pdf)
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