Safety Station

Toddler Girl Garments Recalled by American Eagle Outfitters Due to Choking Hazard (Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMT) The metal clasp at the waistband can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Circo Children's Camping Combo Pack Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores(Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMT) The floor of the tent failed a flammability test and poses a fire hazard.

The First Years(r) Recalls American Red Cross(r) Cabinet Swing Locks; Latches Can Fail to Prevent Access by Children (Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:00:00 GMT) The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items.

Lowe's Stores Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds; Two Near Strangulations Involved Young Children (Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:30:00 GMT) The shades and blinds pose a strangulation risk to children.

Bassettbaby Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards (Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:00:00 GMT) The cribs' drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to detach from the crib. When a drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop-side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child also can fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents also can occur due to incorrect assembly and age-related wear and tear.

Children's Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By VOS Sports Due To Strangulation Hazard (Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:00:00 GMT) The children's hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood and/or waist that can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.

CPSC Educates New Parents on Safe Babywearing (Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMT) Infant slings and wraps have been used for thousands of years in many different cultures. For many parents across the United States, "babywearing" promotes a positive bond between child and parent. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants to make sure that parents and caregivers are aware of important safety information related to the proper use of slings.

Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades, Roll-Up Blinds, and Roller Blinds by Hanover Direct/Domestications(Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:30:00 GMT) Strangulations to children can occur from the cords or loops.

Rocking Horse Depot Recalls to Repair Rocking Horse Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard (Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:00:00 GMT) The reins on the rocking horse bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

Big Ideas Marketing Recalls to Repair Horse-on-a-Stick Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard (Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:00:00 GMT) The reins on horse-on-a-stick toy's bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards (Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:00:00 GMT) The harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size it also poses a choking hazard.

Girls' Ruffle Vests Recalled by The Children's Place Due to Choking Hazard (Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:00:00 GMT) Metal snaps may detach from garment causing a choking hazard.

Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Halloween Lanterns Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:30:00 GMT) The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Meijer Recalls Infant Shoes Due to Choking Hazard (Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:00:00 GMT) The shoe lace toggles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

CPSC and Child Safety Partners Launch National Education Campaign on Crib Safety For New and Expectant Parents (Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:30:00 GMT) Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) joined three child safety organizations at New York-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital to release "Safe Sleep for Babies," a new crib safety video aimed at helping all new parents avoid suffocation, strangulation and entrapment risks in the sleep environment.
Victory Land Group Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at Kmart Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards (Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:30:00 GMT) The crib's drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop-side to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to age-related wear and tear.

Angel Line Recalls to Repair Longwood Forest Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards (Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:30:00 GMT) The crib's drop-side rail hardware can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop-side rail to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents also can occur due to age-related wear and tear.

Ethan Allen Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards (Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:30:00 GMT) The crib's drop-side rail hardware can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side rail to detach from the crib. When the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between the drop side and the crib mattress. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.

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