Entries Tagged 'Kids' ↓
The 2010 Pool Safely Summer Snapshot; CPSC and HSC Release Summer Figures on Child Drownings
September 4th, 2010 — Kids
As children across America go back-to-school, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Home Safety Council (HSC), a Pool Safely campaign partner, are releasing a snapshot on drowning incidents for the 2010 summer swimming season.
No Specific Cause Found Yet Linking Dry Max Diapers to Diaper Rash
September 2nd, 2010 — Kids
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC) have reviewed consumer incident reports and other information involving Pampers Dry Max diapers. To date, the review has not identified any specific cause linking Dry Max diapers to diaper rash.
Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard
September 1st, 2010 — Kids
The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users.
CPSC Makes Recall Data Available Electronically to Businesses, 3rd Party Developers
August 31st, 2010 — Kids
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is making its product safety information on all recalls available in an electronic data set for use by businesses and software and application developers.
Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal and Aspiration Hazards
August 26th, 2010 — Kids
The magnetic maze board's plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Injury Hazard
August 25th, 2010 — Kids
The elbow joint components on the wall mount's arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television is adjusted. This could pose an injury hazard to a consumer.
White Tiger Outdoor Folding Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
August 19th, 2010 — Kids
The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard
August 17th, 2010 — Kids
Detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Circus World Recalls Wireless Video Baby Monitors Due to Overheating Hazard
August 12th, 2010 — Kids
Wiring in the baby monitor camera can overheat and emit smoke, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Belle Vanity Benches Sold Exclusively at Tuesday Morning Stores Recalled By LaMont Limited
August 5th, 2010 — Kids
Legs on the Belle vanity bench can detach at the weld and allow the bench to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Fisher-Price Recalls Little People Play ‘n Go Campsite(tm) Due to Choking Hazard
August 5th, 2010 — Kids
The plastic Sonya Lee figure in the play set can break at the waist, exposing small parts which pose a choking hazard to young children.
Bed Bath & Beyond Recalls Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas Due to Injury Hazard
August 3rd, 2010 — Kids
A plastic connector which attaches to the arm of the umbrella can break, causing the umbrella to collapse. This poses a risk of injury to the user.
Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Fire Hazard
July 27th, 2010 — Kids
The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard.
Brine Recalls VIP Lacrosse Gloves Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
July 26th, 2010 — Kids
Screen printing ink used on the silver triad logo on the back of the glove contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Baby Matters Recalls Nap Nanny(r) Recliners Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; One Infant Death Reported
July 26th, 2010 — Kids
Infants can partially fall or hang over the side of the Nap Nanny(r) even while the harness is in use. This situation can be worse if the Velcro(tm) straps, located inside the Nap Nanny(r) cover are not properly attached to the "D"-rings located on the foam, or if consumers are using the first generation model Nap Nanny(r) that was sold without "D"-rings.