October 27, 2016
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Peg Perego Recalls Children’s Ride-On Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall date: October 27, 2016 Recall number: 17-707 Recall Summary Name of product: Children’s riding toy vehicles Hazard: A relay on the circuit board can fail causing the vehicle’s motor to overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: … Continue reading
October 25, 2016
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Domestic Disputes Yield Bad Outcomes for Children
Over the weekend, a man holding his two children, ages 1 and 3, jumped off a highway overpass in New Jersey and into the Wanaque River. He died–but thankfully, the children survived this terrifying experience. Who knows what the rest … Continue reading
October 25, 2016
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Fiddle Diddles Recalls Car Seat Strap Systems Due to Choking Hazard
Recall date: October 25, 2016 Recall number: 17-705 Recall Summary Name of product: LullaBelay car seat strap systems Hazard: The carabiners attached to the strap system contain small internal parts that can become dislodged, posing a choking hazard to young … Continue reading
October 20, 2016
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Target Recalls Halloween LED Gel Clings Due to Choking and Button Battery Ingestion Hazards
Recall date: October 20, 2016 Recall number: 17-020 Recall Summary Name of product: LED gel clings Hazard: The gel clings can separate and expose the inner decal and LED/button battery compartment, posing choking and button battery ingestion hazards to children. … Continue reading
October 12, 2016
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Mamas & Papas Recalls Armadillo Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
Recall Date: October 12, 2016 Recall Number: 17-010 Recall Summary Name of Product: Mamas & Papas Armadillo Flip Strollers Hazard: A loose latch on the stroller can cause the seat to tip back unexpectedly when infant is in the parent-facing … Continue reading
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