December 14, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of TOCTOC Magnetic Ball Sets because the loose, hazardous magnets pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested by children. CPSC … Continue reading
December 8, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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Written on 23 December 2021 from https://nphic.org/news/featured-topics/552-december-is-safe-toys-and-gifts-month During the season of giving, toy safety is crucial in protecting children and other gift recipients. To help remind all gift-givers to buy wisely, Prevent Blindness America has designated December as Safe Toys and Gifts Month. … Continue reading
December 7, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Karriw crib bumpers, sold exclusively on Amazon by Lucky_00, because they pose a suffocation hazard to infants. The crib bumpers are banned by the federal Safe … Continue reading
December 7, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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Recall Date: December 07, 2023 Recall number: 24-042 Recall Summary Name of Product: Bubba Bull Plush Toys Hazard: The eyes of the plush toys can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Remedy: Replace Consumer Contact: Mary Meyer Corp. at 800-451-4387 from 9 a.m. … Continue reading
December 7, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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Recall Date: December 07, 2023 Recall number: 24-047 Recall Summary Name of Product: Windsor Queen Xtrabed Mobile Murphy Beds Hazard: The outer case or cabinet on the front, or smaller side, of the Xtrabed can break and fall when opening the bed from the … Continue reading
December 7, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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Recall Date: December 07, 2023 Recall number: 24-048 Recall Summary Name of Product: Colorful Metal Neodymium Magic Magnetic Balls – 8 color, 5mm Hazard: CPSC testing determined the magnetic ball sets do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory federal toy regulation because … Continue reading
December 7, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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Recall Date: December 07, 2023 Recall number: 24-049 Recall Summary Name of Product: “Wooden Music Shaker” and “DTR M&M Maracas” Baby Rattles Hazard: The bottom portion of the recalled baby rattles can detach, posing choking and/or ingestion hazards. Remedy: Refund Consumer Contact: Primark U.S. collect at … Continue reading
December 2, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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The Hard Facts about Toy Safety: In 2016, 174,100 children under the age of 15 years were seen in emergency departments for toy-related injuries. That’s 477 kids every day. Almost half of those injured were children 5 and under. Top Tips … Continue reading
November 22, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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CPSC Release Number: 24-029 – November 22, 2023 WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Miracle Baby Loungers because they violate the federal safety regulation for infant sleep products, posing a risk … Continue reading
November 20, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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CPSC Release Number 24-025, November 14, 2023 CPSC reports latest injuries from toy hazards; Provides tips to stay safe for the holidays WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is highlighting the importance of … Continue reading
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