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CPSC Warns About Simplicity "Close Sleeper" Bassinets
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging parents and caregivers to stop using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible "Close Sleeper" Bassinets after two infants died while using the product....
Regal Lager Recalls Some Phil & Ted's Strollers
CPSC recently announced a new recall of some Phil & Ted's stroller models because the hinge locking mechanism can injure your fingers when you fold or unfold the stroller. The...
Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling Review
I'm a big fan of sling-style baby carriers. My daughter tended to be fussy in the evenings unless she was held, but holding a baby all evening didn't make it...
Back to Preschool Products: Mabel's Labels
If your little one attends daycare or preschool, you know that it's sometimes hard to keep track of which pink sippy cup belongs to each child or which shoes belong...
New FDA Report Says BPA Is Safe
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a new report on the safety of the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA), which is used to make some types of plastic and to...
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Utah Car Seat Laws
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Vermont Car Seat Laws
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Lil Topper Review
If your toddler loves water bottles but spills often, you may want to try the Lil Topper. A review of these nifty water bottle toppers from your About.com Baby Products Guide.
Sleek Sling-Style Baby Carrier
With the comfort of a baby sling and the streamlined look of a traditional baby carrier, the HipHugger baby carrier is fast becoming popular with new parents worldwide. Learn more about the simple, comfortable and stylish HipHugger baby carrier in a review from your Baby Products Guide.
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| Recent CPSC Toy and Child Product Recalls | Toy Recalls From CPSC
US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls
Baby Hammocks Recalled by FlagHouse Inc. Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards
The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who get entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down.
Bonne Bell Recalls Children's Cosmetics Accessory Bags Due to Risk of Lead Ex...
The metal clasps on the handle of the accessory bags contain excessive levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangula...
Yesterday, CPSC warned parents, caregivers and consumers to immediately stop using convertible "close-sleeper/bedside sleeper" bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa., due to a serious safety risk. Today, CPSC is announcing that six retailers have voluntarily agreed to recall the product and provide a refund or store credit to consumers who return the product to the store wh...
Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp. Due to Choking Hazard
The wooden rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys contain small pieces including glued on mirrors and/or prisms that can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. The head of the ladybug puzzle pieces also poses a choking hazard.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi...
The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstring in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard
The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers
Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To S...
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to stop using convertible "close-sleeper/bedside sleeper" bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. CPSC has learned of two strangulation deaths in the close-sleeper bassinets.
Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Ha...
The shiny material on the elephant's ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Hobbico Inc. Recalls Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopters Due to Fi...
The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Children's Board Skirts Recalled By Chelsea & Scott Ltd. Due to Violation of ...
The paint on the grommets of the skirts contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Fisher-Price Recalls Learning Pots and Pans(tm) Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Missing screws in the blue toy pan can cause the clear plastic cover to come loose and release small balls, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Raw Blue Due to St...
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due ...
The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled By Kids with Character Du...
The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Baby Appleseed Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard
The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs. The cribs have a two mattress support system. The secondary mattress support, used for the lowest position, does not meet the full 26 inch minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl over the railing, posing a fall hazard.
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