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March 20, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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CPSC Report Finds 37 Percent Spike in Child Poisoning Deaths in 2021

March 20, 2023 From https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Report-Finds-37-Percent-Spike-in-Child-Poisoning-Deaths-in-2021 Unintentional pediatric poisoning deaths spiked 37 percent in 2021, with 59 children under five years old losing their lives after gaining access to prescribed or illicit drugs. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) encourages … Continue reading

March 19, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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Child Seat Lower Anchor Failure/FMVSS 213

Recall Date: March 3, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23C002000 Recall Summary Name of Product: CHILD SEAT Hazard: A detached child seat may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Remedy: Free Replacement Base Consumer Contact: Owners may contact Dorel … Continue reading

March 9, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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Akerson Enterprises Recalls Kindred Bravely Bamboo Nursing Hoodies Due to Choking Hazard

Recall Date: March 09, 2023 Recall number: 23-149 Recall Summary Name of Product: Kindred Bravely Bamboo Nursing Hoodies Hazard: The drawcord on the hoodies has small plastic caps that can be swallowed by a nursing baby, posing a choking hazard. Remedy: Repair Consumer Contact: Kindred Bravely … Continue reading

March 9, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Epoch Everlasting Play Recalls All Calico Critters Animal Figures and Sets Sold with Bottle and Pacifier Accessories, More than 3.2 Million, Due to Choking Hazard; Two Deaths Reported

Epoch Everlasting Play Recalls All Calico Critters Animal Figures and Sets Sold with Bottle and Pacifier Accessories, More than 3.2 Million, Due to Choking Hazard; Two Deaths Reported

Recall Date: March 09, 2023 Recall number: 23-150 Recall Summary Name of Product: Calico Critters® Animal Figures and Sets sold with Bottle and Pacifier Accessories Hazard: The bottle and pacifier accessories pose a choking hazard to children. Remedy: Replace Consumer Contact: Epoch Everlasting Play LLC at 800-631-1272 from … Continue reading

March 2, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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Patagonia Recalls Patagonia Infant Capilene Midweight Base Layer Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Recall Date: March 02, 2023 Recall number: 23-138 Recall Summary Name of Product: Infant Capilene Midweight Base Layer Sets Hazard: The snaps in the bodysuit of the recalled base layer sets can detach, posing a choking hazard if mouthed by infants. Remedy: Refund Consumer Contact: Patagonia … Continue reading

March 2, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Primark Recalls Children’s Bamboo Plates Due to Risk of Lead and Chemical Exposure Hazards

Primark Recalls Children’s Bamboo Plates Due to Risk of Lead and Chemical Exposure Hazards

Recall Date: March 02, 2023 Recall number: 23-139 Recall Summary Name of Product: Children’s Bamboo Plates Hazard: The recalled children’s bamboo plates have elevated levels of lead and formaldehyde. Both lead and formaldehyde are toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health … Continue reading

March 2, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Relion Battery Recalls Relion Insight Series Lithium Batteries Due to Thermal Burn and Fire Hazards

Relion Battery Recalls Relion Insight Series Lithium Batteries Due to Thermal Burn and Fire Hazards

Recall Date: March 02, 2023 Recall number: 23-140 Recall Summary Name of Product: RELiON InSight Series® lithium batteries Hazard: The batteries can overheat, posing thermal burn and fire hazards. Remedy: Repair Consumer Contact: RELiON collect at 803-324-6644 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through … Continue reading

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