Posts tagged Children's Products

• Healthtex Recalls Zoo Pacifiers

  Chrissie Cole | April 07, 2009 11:16 AM | 0 CommentsIndianapolis, IN Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Healthex, in conjunction with the U.S. Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of Zoo Pacifiers because they fail to meet safety standards. The nipple can easily separate from the...

• Many Children's Bath Products Contain Harmful Chemicals

  Chrissie Cole | March 13, 2009 5:48 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Toxic Substances
  

  A new report by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics finds many children’s bath products contain harmful and toxic chemicals that are known to cause skin allergies and cancer. According to the...

• Children’s Fishing Games Recalled For Excessive Lead

  Chrissie Cole | March 12, 2009 2:04 PM | 0 CommentsStoughton / Canton, MA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pure Fishing Inc. is recalling Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kits because the label contains high levels of lead in...

• Alpargatas Recalls Children's Flip Flops For Excessive Lead

  Chrissie Cole | March 03, 2009 2:37 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Alpargatas USA, in cooperation with the CPSC, recalled Children’s Flip Flops because the decorative paint on the sole can contain excessive level of lead. Lead is a highly toxic substance...

• Tony Hawk Boy Pajamas Recalled

  Chrissie Cole | January 23, 2009 10:05 AM | 0 CommentsHuntsville, AL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Mad Dog Concepts, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of 25,000 Tony Hawk Boy Pajama Sets because they fail to meet federal...

• Banned Chemical in Toys Still in Marketplace

  Greg Webb | December 03, 2008 8:00 AM | 0 CommentsCharlottesville, VA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Children’s products containing the recently banned chemical phthalate already in stores and warehouses will be allowed to remain in the marketplace, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said...

• 1.6 Million Infant Cribs Recalled After Reported Deaths

  Brian W. Smith | October 21, 2008 12:36 PM | 0 CommentsTallahassee, FL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced one of the largest infant crib recalls in U.S. history. New York-based Delta Enterprises has notified the CPSC that it is recalled about 1.6...

• More Top Tips For Avoiding Dangerous Toys

  Claude Wyle | November 22, 2007 3:34 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  To choose appropriate safe toys for children, be a label reader. Look out for the toy labels that give you age and safety recommendations and then use that information as your guide. But, don't rely 100% on the labels. Inspect the toys yourself. Choose toys appropriate for the age, abilities, skills and interest level of your child. Pick toys with sturdy construction, such as well-secured eyes,...

• Avoiding Dangerous Toys; Top Tips For This Year

  Claude Wyle | November 21, 2007 3:09 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  This year, 61 different toys, involving more than 25 million product units, were recalled by the CPSC. While, currently, toys are undergoing more inspection and more intense scrutiny than ever before, it pays to be a smart and safe shopper. The following are some of the top toy safety tips for this Holiday Shopping Season. First, you should know that the leading causes of toy related deaths are...

• Toy Safety -The ABCs of Toy Safety (Awareness Benefits Consumers)

  Claude Wyle | November 20, 2007 2:11 PM | 0 CommentsSan Francisco, CA Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  A is for Awareness. What toys pose the greatest risk? See future entries for more details about dangerous toys. B is for Benefits of; the Consumer Product Safety Commission which is increasing its inspections, and the removal of dangerous toys and defective products from the market. Because of increased scrutiny, more companies are testing their products and reporting possible safety issues...