Last week, safety officials announced a recall of 24,000 cribs and also warned parents against putting their babies to bed with pillows and other soft bedding that could suffocate them. … [Read more...]
Recall: CSI Fingerprint Kit
December 22, 2007 By
Just days before Christmas, Planet Toys Inc. wants stores to remove the company's CSI Fingerprint Examination Kit from their shelves after some tests had revealed samples of asbestos included in the kits. … [Read more...]
‘Like He Was Drunk’
November 9, 2007 By
Shelby Esses said her 20-month-old son Jacob, fell down and was limp after getting into his older sister's Aqua Dots, a Chinese-made toy recalled Wednesday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Check out the interview here. … [Read more...]
Aqua Dots Contain Chemical Linked To Date-Rape Drug
November 8, 2007 By
Just when we think worrying about lead paint in toys is too much to handle, we are learning about another shocking recall.About 4.2 million Chinese-made children's toys were recalled today after U.S. regulators learned a chemical on the toy beads turns into a powerful "date-rape" drug when swallowed.Two children in the USA went into comas after ingesting beads that were part of Aqua Dots craft sets. They have since recovered, CPSC spokesman Scott Wolfson said.The toy, distributed by Toronto-based Spin Master, was sold in the USA in mass-merchandise stores from April through November of this … [Read more...]
Fisher Price Recalls Kitchen Toys
November 6, 2007 By
Mattel Inc. on Tuesday recalled more than 172,000 Fisher-Price kitchen toys in the United States and Europe because several children choked and gagged on small, detachable parts. The company has received 48 reports of small parts separating from these toys, which feature a sink, a refrigerator and a range.For a free repair kit, toy owners should contact Fisher-Price at 888-812-7187. For more information, visit Mattel's website or the CPSC. … [Read more...]
More Recalls…
October 30, 2007 By
>> Fisher-Price Medical Kit May Contain Harmful Levels of Lead>> Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard>> Wyeth recalls Robitussin and Dimetapp on a dosage cup issue. The cup does not have a half-teaspoon mark, which is the recommended dose for children age two to under six.Check out the advice below: Reducing Lead Exposure in Your Home and Home Lead-Testing Kits. … [Read more...]
Reduce Lead Exposure in Your Home
October 30, 2007 By
Here's some advice for consumers from consumersunion.org, the independent, nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports.Given lead’s potential for harm, Consumers Union believes that manufacturers should eliminate its use or reduce it to the smallest trace amounts. But for consumers who are looking to minimize their lead risks, Consumer Reports advises the following:Reduce lead exposure in the home – Consumers who live in pre-1978 housing should evaluate lead risks in their home. The main concerns are deteriorating paint, dust, soil, and water. Have children tested for lead – The EPA … [Read more...]
Home Lead-Testing Kits
October 30, 2007 By
Consumer Reports recently tested five home lead-testing kits and concluded that three of the five kits tested were useful though limited screening tools for consumers concerned about lead levels in the products in their homes.In Consumer Reports tests, the Homax Lead Check ($8) and the Lead Check Household Lead Test Kit ($18.45) were the easiest to use and identified accessible lead in toys, ceramic dishware, and vinyl or plastic. Consumer Reports notes that the Lead Inspector ($13) test kit might be superior for pink or red items, because if those shades of paint bled onto a Lead Check swab, … [Read more...]
One Million Bumbo Seats Recalled
October 25, 2007 By
On September 25th, BBA announced that the Bumbo Baby Seat was under government investigation.Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Bumbo, announced a voluntary recall of 1 million Bumbo “Baby Sitter” Seats.The CPSC and Bumbo are voluntarily making available free downloads of updated instructional leaflets and safety warning labels. In the meantime, Bumbo has temporarily stopped selling the Bumbo Baby Seat until the packaging can be updated to ensure there is no confusion about the safe, proper use of the Bumbo Baby Seat. They expect to resume sales of the … [Read more...]
Drugmakers Recall Infant Cough & Cold Medicine
October 11, 2007 By
Last month the FDA tentatively recommended adding the words "do not use in children under two years" to product labeling.Today, Johnson & Johnson, Wyeth and other makers of infants' non-prescription cough and cold products are voluntarily pulling certain medicines off store shelves in the United States because of the danger of overdose.Novartis and Prestige Brands Holdings are also recalling their oral infant cough and cold medicines, as well, because data show that when the medicines are misused, it can lead to overdose, especially in children under the age of 2 years. CVS also said that … [Read more...]
