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May 30, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on CPSC Urges Consumers to Start Summer with Safety as Off-Highway Vehicle Deaths Soar 33% According to Latest CPSC Report

CPSC Urges Consumers to Start Summer with Safety as Off-Highway Vehicle Deaths Soar 33% According to Latest CPSC Report

Release Date: May 30, 2024 Release Number: 24-251 2024 Report of Deaths and Injuries Involving Off-Highway Vehicles with More than Two Wheels New annual report shows children under 16 and adults ages 45-54 have higher death rates in off-highway vehicles … Continue reading

May 30, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Crib Bumpers Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard; Violation of Federal Crib Bumper Ban; Sold by Henan Ouchang Trading and Xinxiang Junshun Trading on AliExpress and Recalled by AliExpress

Crib Bumpers Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard; Violation of Federal Crib Bumper Ban; Sold by Henan Ouchang Trading and Xinxiang Junshun Trading on AliExpress and Recalled by AliExpress

Recall Date: May 30, 2024 Recall number: 24-246 Recall Summary Name of Product: Crib Bumpers Hazard: Infants can suffocate if they roll or move on the crib bumper in a position that obstructs breathing. Padded crib bumpers are banned under federal law. Remedy: Refund Consumer … Continue reading

May 9, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Mega-Tac Permanent Adhesive Due to Risk of Poisoning; Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Mega-Tac Permanent Adhesive Due to Risk of Poisoning; Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements

Release Date: May 9, 2024 Release Number: 24-225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Mega-Tac Permanent Adhesive, Silicon Liquid Glue because the glue bottles do not comply with the child … Continue reading

May 2, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Children’s Dressers Sold Exclusively at Rooms To Go Recalled Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violation of Federal Regulation for Clothing Storage Units; Imported by LFN Limited

Children’s Dressers Sold Exclusively at Rooms To Go Recalled Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violation of Federal Regulation for Clothing Storage Units; Imported by LFN Limited

Recall Date: May 02, 2024 Recall number: 24-217 Recall Summary Name of Product: Mill Valley Jr. six-drawer youth dressers Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in … Continue reading

April 25, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
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JAKKS Pacific Recalls Children’s Mario Kart Ride-On Racer Car Toys Due to Crash Hazard

Recall Date: April 25, 2024 Recall number: 24-210 Recall Summary Name of Product: Mario Kart™ 24V Ride-On Racer Cars Hazard: If the acceleration pedal on the battery-operated ride-on toy becomes clogged with debris, it can stick after the user’s foot is removed from the … Continue reading

April 25, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
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Crate & Barrel Recalls Hampshire Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

Recall Date: April 25, 2024 Recall number: 24-209 Recall Summary Name of Product: Crate & Barrel Hampshire Cribs Hazard: The mattress support pins can become loose and allow the mattress to fall, posing a fall hazard to children. Remedy: Refund, Repair Consumer Contact: Crate & Barrel … Continue reading

April 25, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Multi-Purpose Kids’ Bike Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Safety Regulation for Bicycle Helmets; Sold Exclusively on Temu.com; Imported by Chau River Sports Outdoors

Multi-Purpose Kids’ Bike Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Safety Regulation for Bicycle Helmets; Sold Exclusively on Temu.com; Imported by Chau River Sports Outdoors

Recall Date: April 25, 2024 Recall number: 24-211 Recall Summary Name of Product: Kids’ Bike Helmets Hazard: The helmets do not comply with the dynamic strength of retention system, impact attenuation and certification requirements of the CPSC federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. The … Continue reading

April 25, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Sant and Abel Recalls Children’s Pajamas Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Children’s Sleepwear

Sant and Abel Recalls Children’s Pajamas Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Children’s Sleepwear

Recall Date: April 25, 2024 Recall number: 24-207 Recall Summary Name of Product: Sant and Abel Children’s Two-Piece Pajama Sets Hazard: The children’s pajamas fail to meet the flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a burn hazard to children. Remedy: Refund Consumer Contact: Sant and Abel … Continue reading

April 22, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
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Like stealing data from a baby

(From Kim Komando newsletter 4/22/2024) Last year, a Hawaii couple was convicted of living for decades under the identities of dead babies. Stories like this always disgust me, but after this long in tech, they don’t surprise me. Crooks have no shame, folks: … Continue reading

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