The Child Injury Firm has an important recall notice for consumers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled the Fisher Price “Rock ‘N Play” Infant sleeper following reports of mold in the product. According to the CPSC, the mold present in the infant sleeper can cause respiratory illness, breathing problems, and infections in […]
Nap Nanny Officially Recalled
We have an important follow-up to our recent story about the Nap Nanny baby recliner. Following a lawsuit filed by the federal government against the product’s manufacturer, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has partnered with four major retailers to recall the Nap Nanny baby recliners manufactured by Baby Matters, LLC. As mentioned in our […]
Time to Fire the “Nap Nanny”?
After the reported deaths of five infants, the federal government is suing the makers of “Nap Nanny” baby recliner for refusing a voluntary recall of its product, which reportedly poses “a substantial risk of injury and death to infants.” The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, Baby Matters LLC, […]
Tragic Death Prompts Recall of 220,000 Infant Travel Beds
Following an infant death and nine other reports of distressed or trapped children, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a mass recall of a portable sleep tent model. KidCo Inc., a children’s safety equipment manufacturer, recalled 220,000 Pea Pod Travel Cribs after the CPSC determined an infant could be caught between the fabric […]
Drop Side Cribs Are Now Illegal to Sell or Manufacture
We have important information to tell you about regarding drop-side cribs. Starting June 28, 2011, these types of cribs will no longer be able to be sold or made in America. This goes for not only retail stores, but also second-hand and thrift stores. Non-drop side cribs will also have to observe new and more […]
CPSC Bans Drop-Side Cribs
We have important news regarding drop-side cribs. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has banned the production and sale of these products in the United States. The ban will actually go into effect by June of 2011. The CPSC voted to do away with drop-side cribs because of dozens of infant deaths and numerous recalls of the […]
Summary of 2010 child product recalls
There were quite a number of recalls in 2010 and this post serves not only as a summary of the bigger child product recalls but also as a reminder for parents and caregivers to be on the lookout for potentially dangerous products. In 2010, we had major child product recalls on everything from children’s drugs […]
Bassettbaby drop-side crib recalled for suffocation hazard
Over the past year, I’ve alerted readers of this blog to numerous recalls related to various children’s products, whether they are high chairs or toys. Unfortunately, that trend continues today with yet another recall of an all-too familiar baby product—drop side cribs. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled Bassettbaby drop-side cribs and says the […]
JC Penney Drop-Side Cribs recalled for suffocation risk
Back in June, I told you about a major recall involving drop-side cribs. That particular recall involved as many as 2 million units from various companies. Now comes word of yet another recall involving the same type of crib. This time, it’s the “Alexander Designs” brand drop-side cribs. This brand is sold exclusively through JC […]
Sleep Positioner Warning From CPSC and FDA
I’ve written blogs about crib recalls, as well as dangerous toys and other products specifically designed for babies. Now I’m adding “sleep positioners” to the list. The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Food and Drug Administration have now both issued warnings to parents and caregivers about these specific products. The two agencies as well […]
