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Wisconsin Car Seat Laws
Keeping your child safe in the car isn't just smart, it's the law. When does Wisconsin law require your child to ride in a car seat, booster seat or seat belt? Find Wisconsin's state car seat laws in this state by state list of child passenger safety and car seat laws.
Winter Coats & Car Seat Safety
Car seats and winter coats can be a dangerous combination for babies. How can you tell if your baby's winter coat or infant snowsuit can safely be used in a car seat? Learn an important car seat safety lesson from your Guide to Baby Products and a car seat expert.
Hawaii Car Seat Laws
Keeping your child safe in the car isn't just smart, it's the law. When does Hawaii law require your child to ride in a car seat, booster seat or seat belt? Find Hawaii's state car seat laws in this state by state list of child passenger safety and car seat laws.
Trendy Stuffed Animals
Looking for something beyond the basic teddy bear? These unique plush toys will make babies and adults smile.
Baby Safety Gates
Baby safety gates help you protect your baby from falls and other accidents. Here's how to choose a baby safety gate that works for your lifestyle and your home.
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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
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard
If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury.
Toy Boats Recalled by Buzz's Boatyard Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the recalled toy boats contains an excess level of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The red paint on the toy cars contains excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Four-Wheeled Ride-On Vehicles Recalled by Razor USA Due to Throttle Controlle...
The control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward, posing a risk of injury to the user or a bystander.
Razor USA Recalls PowerWing Three-Wheeled Scooters Due to Laceration Hazard
The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Wood Abacus Recalled by LTD Commodities LLC Due to Choking Hazard
The wooden rods on the abacus can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious...
Due to sizing problems with the crib's hardware, the drop side can come off the tracks. When the drop side detaches or partially detaches, it creates a hazardous gap, which can lead to infant entrapment and suffocation.
Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child
The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children.
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children's Metal Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard
The sip top on the water bottles can pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Some Recalled Simplicity Bassinets Include Graco and "Winnie the Pooh" Brand
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware that some bassinets in the Simplicity recall announced August 28, 2008 include the Graco logo and "Winnie the Pooh" motif licensed by Disney Consumer Products. Consumers are urged to check their bassinets to ensure they are not using one of the recalled Simplicity models, including those with the Graco logo or "Winnie the Pooh" motif.
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Protocol Due to Fire and Burn H...
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers.
CPSC Focuses On Safety in the Nursery and Around the House for Baby Safety Month
As parents prepare for a new baby, CPSC urges keeping safety in the mix. One area of great concern is pillow use in cribs
Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled metal pendants and charms contain high levels of lead.
Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
The baby carrier's chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
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