February 14, 2015
by Marianne Halterman
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Our local chapter of the SafeKids Coalition sent these tips yesterday, and I want to post them for our readers who are parents, family members and caregivers of young children. Thanks to Wanda Willis of the Harrisonburg Fire Department for … Continue reading
February 11, 2015
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on System Sensor Recalls Combination Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Recall Date: February 11, 2015 Recall Number: 15-077 Recall Summary Name of Product: i4 Series System Sensor combination carbon monoxide (CO)/smoke detectors Hazard: The detectors can fail to detect carbon monoxide gas in the home, posing a risk of carbon … Continue reading
February 5, 2015
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Mima Recalls Moon 3-In-1 High Chairs Due to Fall and Impact Hazard
Recall Date: February 5, 2015 Recall Number: 15-075 Recall Summary Name of Product: Mima Moon 3-in-1 High Chairs Hazard: The high chair seat can loosen and dislodge, allowing the seat and child to fall. The chair can also fall onto … Continue reading
February 5, 2015
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Airplane and Butterfly Push Toys Recalled by LS Import Due to Choking Hazard
Recall Number: 15-074 Airplane and Butterfly Push Toys Recalled by LS Import Due to Choking Hazard Recall Summary Name of Product: Airplane and butterfly push toys Hazard: The wheels of the airplane and the balls at the tip of the … Continue reading
February 4, 2015
by Marianne Halterman
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I didn’t know much about e-cigarettes until I began researching an article for this blog. The more I read, the more I realize many people out there are using e-cigarettes who don’t know much about them either! And the research … Continue reading
February 3, 2015
by Marianne Halterman
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February 3, 2015–It’s good to see companies doing healthier things for consumers, especially where children are concerned. After all, kids are our future! The national fast-food chain, Wendy’s, announced in January 2015, it would remove soda from its “kids’ menus” … Continue reading
February 3, 2015
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Performance Packaging Recalls Children’s Food Pouch Attachment Due to Choking Hazard
Recall Date: February 3, 2015 Recall Number: 15-068 Recall Summary Name of Product: The PouchPop™ Topper Hazard: The tube of the pouch topper that screws onto the food pouch can separate from the round base, posing a choking hazard to … Continue reading
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