Periodically, The Consumer Product Safety Commission issues recalls on various products, including children's products. Over the past few months, I've blogged about everything from defective cribs to unsafe high chairs deemed unsafe. But it's not everyday that the CPSC issues four separate recalls involving products used by kids. On Tuesday, February 2, 2010 The CPSC […]
1.5 Million Strollers Recalled
We have yet another recall to tell you about as well as a warning for parents. Graco is recalling about one and a half million strollers due to fingertip amputation and laceration hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. The specific products include Graco […]
Dorel Asia Recalls Cribs over Strangulation and Suffocation Hazard
We have yet another recall involving cribs to tell you about. Dorel Asia is recalling as many as 635,000 cribs because they pose strangulation and suffocation hazards. At least one infant has died and 10 injuries have been reported. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Dorel Asia SRL, of Barbados announced the […]
Lead in Chinese Jewelry for Kids
We have an alert to tell you about. An investigation is underway by U.S product safety officials following a disclosure that links a toxic substance to children’s jewelry imported from China. The investigation comes about following an article by the Associated Press which tested and documented how some Chinese Manufacturers replaced cadmium for lead in […]
IKEA Recalls Highchairs
We have another product warning for parents with small children to tell you about. Today, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and IKEA announced a voluntary recall of a certain type of highchair. The recall centers around LEOPARD Highchairs. The company says the snap locks used to secure the seat to the frame can break and […]
Dorel Infant Car Seat/Carriers
With just days before Christmas, another recall involving a child product has been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This time the product in question involves Dorel Infant Car Seat/Carriers. About 447,000 units have been recalled. The CPSC says that when used as an infant carrier, the child restraint handle to the seat can […]
Dart Gun recall/asphyxiation
We are now at the height of the holiday toy-buying season and as parents scurry to buy last minute gifts for their children, there is word of another toy recall that could cause serious harm. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced that the “Action Team” Toy Dart Gun Set is being voluntarily recalled. […]
Roman-style shades being recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a major recall of popular window coverings. As many as 50 million Roman-style shades and roll-up blinds are being recalled after reports of babies and toddlers dying from strangulation. The CPSC says the shades and roll-up blinds, which have cords that can get caught around children’s necks. The […]
Amby Baby Motion Beds
Just a few weeks ago, I blogged about the biggest recall in U.S. history involving cribs. Now comes word from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of yet another potentially dangerous children’s product being recalled. This time it’s a baby hammock. The name of the product in question is Amby Baby Motion Beds. At issue […]
Zhu Zhu Hamster, Mister Squiggles, Potentially Hazardous
As parents scramble to find that perfect gift for their kids this holiday season, a consumer group says one of the hottest toys on the market right now carries high amounts of a potentially hazardous substance. GoodGuide says during testing of the Zhu Zhu Hamsters toy, they found unsafe levels of antimony. The federal standard […]
