August 29, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Pfizer has recalled bubble-gum flavored Children’s Advil pain reliever
Pfizer has recalled 28,000 bottles of its bubble-gum flavored Children’s Advil pain reliever because incorrect markings on the dosage cup may cause some children to overdose. The cup markings are in teaspoons and the instructions on the label are in … Continue reading
August 24, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Virginia’s New Car Seat Law Promotes Better Safety for Kids in Car Seats!
SafeKids Coalition says that Virginia has a new car seat law which promises better safety for children in car seats. Children riding in cars in Virginia must now sit rear-facing in their car seats until they reach the age of … Continue reading
August 23, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Manhattan Toy Recalls Toy Planes Due to Choking Hazard
Recall Date: August 23, 2018 Recall Number: 18-206 Recall Summary Name of Product: Pull-Back Speedy Jets Hazard: The rubber tires can separate from the wheels, posing a choking hazard for young children. Remedy: Refund Consumers should immediately take the recalled … Continue reading
August 21, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Children Are At Risk Unless You Care!
Here we are, at the beginning of the new school year all over the Country, and some very disheartening things have happened to children recently, things which should concern parents, family members, caregivers, and guardians. Things which should make us … Continue reading
August 21, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Confer Plastics Recalls Pool Step Systems Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazard
Recall Date: August 21, 2018 Recall Number: 18-198 Recall Summary Name of Product: Curve in-pool step systems Hazard: Children’s limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, posing a drowning hazard. Remedy: Repair Consumers should immediately … Continue reading
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