Latest Recalls on Children’s Items

Here are just a few of the items on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) list of recalls of children’s items.

You may want to make it a habit to periodically check their website: http://www.cpsc.gov/  to see the latest recalls in case anything you’ve purchased or currently have may be on their list.

It can be exhausting trying to keep up with it, but unfortunately it needs to be done to keep our kids safe from toxic and dangerous toys and other items.

You can click on the individual links for more information on that recall.

     ·         Bravo Sports Recalls Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards

·         Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure

·         Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders' Load 'n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard

·         Prime-Line Products Recalls Child Bathtub Non-Slip Pads Due To Fall Hazard

·         Child Safety Latches and Outlet Covers Recalled by Prime-Line; Screw Breaks Can Allow Unintended Access

·         Target Recalls Children's Task Lamps Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards

·         Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard

If your child has older jackets or coats with drawstrings – cut them off!

·         CPSC Issues New Drawstring Safety Rule for Children's Outerwear; Drawstrings at Neck and Waist Present Strangulation Hazard and Other Dangers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted (5-0) today to approve a new federal safety rule for drawstrings in children's outerwear. The final rule designates children's upper outerwear in sizes 2T through 12, with neck or hood drawstrings, and children's upper outerwear in sizes 2T through 16, with certain waist or bottom drawstrings, as substantial product hazards. Drawstrings can catch or become entangled with objects, such as a car door or playground slide, posing dragging, strangulation entrapment hazards to children.