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June 29, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on CaTeam Recalls Canvas Baby Hammock Swings Due to Suffocation Hazard; Violation of Safe Sleep for Babies Act on Inclined Infant Sleep Products

CaTeam Recalls Canvas Baby Hammock Swings Due to Suffocation Hazard; Violation of Safe Sleep for Babies Act on Inclined Infant Sleep Products

Recall Date: June 29, 2023 Recall number: 23-237 Recall Summary Name of Product: Canvas Baby Hammock Swings Hazard: The inclined sleeper is a banned hazardous product under the Safe Sleep for Babies Act since the product was marketed for infant sleep and has an … Continue reading

June 29, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Gorsetle US Infant Loungers Due to Suffocation Risk and Fall Hazard; Failure to Meet Infant Sleep Product Safety Requirements; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Gorsetle US Infant Loungers Due to Suffocation Risk and Fall Hazard; Failure to Meet Infant Sleep Product Safety Requirements; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Gorsetle baby loungers because they do not comply with the federal safety standard for infant sleep products, posing a risk of suffocation and fall … Continue reading

June 28, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Check of baby food for heavy metals requires paying attention, but not panic

Check of baby food for heavy metals requires paying attention, but not panic

From Food Safety News – by Dan Flynn on June 28, 2023 Consumer Reports (CR) is out with a new study of heavy metals in baby food. CR’s latest tests included 14 products, representing a mix of fruits and vegetables; … Continue reading

June 22, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Nationwide Pharmaceutical Recalls Iron Dietary Supplements Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Nationwide Pharmaceutical Recalls Iron Dietary Supplements Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Recall Date: June 22, 2023 Recall number: 23-227 Recall Summary Name of Product: Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) Enteric-Coated Tablets, 324 mg – 100 Tablet Bottles Hazard: The recalled dietary supplements contain iron which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging … Continue reading

June 22, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Zuru Recalls 7.5 Million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark Bath Toys With Hard Plastic Top Fins Due to Risk of Impalement, Laceration and Puncture Injuries to Children

Zuru Recalls 7.5 Million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark Bath Toys With Hard Plastic Top Fins Due to Risk of Impalement, Laceration and Puncture Injuries to Children

Recall Date: June 22, 2023 Recall number: 23-229 Recall Summary Name of Product: Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toys (full-size) and Robo Alive Junior Mini Baby Shark Swimming Bath Toys (mini-size) Hazard: When using the recalled bath toys, particularly in … Continue reading

June 22, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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Sound Around Recalls Children’s Multi-Purpose Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Recall Date: June 22, 2023 Recall number: 23-230 Recall Summary Name of Product: Hurtle Multi-Purpose Helmet Hazard: The recalled helmets do not comply with the positional stability requirements of the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect … Continue reading

June 22, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Research Products Recalls Steam Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard

Research Products Recalls Steam Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall Date: June 22, 2023 Recall number: 23-231 Recall Summary Name of Product: Steam Humidifiers Hazard: The recalled steam humidifiers containing a specific type of electrode wire with a “D” shaped connector can loosen causing arcing and/or overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers. … Continue reading

June 15, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using CCATTO Baby Tents Due to Suffocation Risk and Fall Hazard; Failure to Meet Infant Sleep Product Safety Requirements

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using CCATTO Baby Tents Due to Suffocation Risk and Fall Hazard; Failure to Meet Infant Sleep Product Safety Requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using CCATTO brand baby tents because they do not comply with mandatory federal safety standards for infant sleep products and because they contain a banned … Continue reading

June 15, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Girasol Wrap Your Baby Sling Carriers Due to Failure to Meet Federal Safety Standard; Fall Hazard

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Girasol Wrap Your Baby Sling Carriers Due to Failure to Meet Federal Safety Standard; Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Girasol Rainbow Love Woven Wrap sling carriers because they do not comply with the federal safety standard for sling carriers and infants can fall … Continue reading

June 8, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Momaid Infant Loungers Due to Suffocation Risk and Fall Hazard; Failure to Meet Infant Sleep Product Safety Requirements

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Momaid Infant Loungers Due to Suffocation Risk and Fall Hazard; Failure to Meet Infant Sleep Product Safety Requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Momaid infant loungers because they do not comply with federal safety standards for infant sleep products, posing a risk of suffocation and a fall … Continue reading

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