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December 19, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
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Comfort Research Recalls Vinyl Bean Bag Chairs Due to Risk of Entrapment, Suffocation

Recall Date: December 19, 2014 Recall Number: 15-053 Recall Summary Name of Product: Bean Bag Chairs Hazard: The zippers on the bean bag chairs can be opened by children who can then crawl inside, become entrapped, suffocate or choke on … Continue reading

December 19, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
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BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Kids’ Hoodies Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall Date: December 19, 2014 Recall Number: 15-052 Recall Summary Name of Product: Kids’ Hoodies Hazard: The hoodies have a drawstring around the neck area which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground … Continue reading

December 18, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
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Kiddie Korral Recalls Girls Hoodies with Ponies Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall Date: December 18, 2015 Recall Number: 15-051 Recall Summary Name of Product: Pink Pony Hoodies Hazard: A drawstring through the hood of the hoodies can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground … Continue reading

December 18, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
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Giggles International Recalls Animated Monkey Toy Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores

Recall Date: December 18, 2014 Recall Number: 15-049 Recall Summary Name of Product: Animated toy Hazard: The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard. Remedy: Refund Consumer Contact: Giggles International at (800) 738-6018 … Continue reading

December 17, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
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Wegmans Food Markets Recalls Moody Face Stress Balls Due to Choking Hazard

Recall Date: December 17, 2014 Recall Number: 15-048 Recall Summary Name of Product: Gift Gallery Moody Face Stress Balls Hazard: These rubber stress balls can break into pieces when squeezed, posing a choking hazard to young children. Remedy: Refund Consumer … Continue reading

December 12, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
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Help Save Kids Lives Now!

Every day over 500 children die on the world’s roads and thousands are injured. Help Save Kids Lives Now! with road safety. Visit www.savekidslives2015.org/ and sign the declaration.

December 11, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
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National Influenza Vaccination Week

December 7 – 13, 2014 is National Influenza Vaccination Week. This message is from Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). For more information about influenza, please visit www.flu.gov/. As we near the … Continue reading

December 9, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
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Dream On Me Recalls Incredible Play Yards Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall Date: December 9, 2014 Recall Number: 15-043 Recall Summary Name of Product: Dream On Me Play Yards Hazard: The play yard’s rails can collapse, presenting a strangulation hazards to young children. Remedy: Repair Consumer Contact: Dream On Me toll-free … Continue reading

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