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December 22, 2022
by Marianne Halterman
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Target Recalls Children’s Pillowfort Weighted Blankets Due to Asphyxiation Hazard; Two Fatalities Reported

Recall Date: December 22, 2022 Recall number: 23-078 Recall Summary Name of Product: Pillowfort™ Weighted Blankets Hazard: A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation. Remedy: Refund Consumer Contact: Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. … Continue reading

December 11, 2022
by Marianne Halterman
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ByHeart Issues Voluntary Recall of Five Batches of Its Infant Formula Because of Possible Health Risk

Summary Company Announcement Date: December 11, 2022 FDA Publish Date: December 11, 2022 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential for cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii Company Name: ByHeart Brand Name: ByHeart Product Description: Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, Milk … Continue reading

November 22, 2022
by Marianne Halterman
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CPSC Warning: Stop Using Otteroo LUMI and MINI Infant Flotation Rings Due to Drowning Hazard; One Infant Death Reported

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of drowning with LUMI and MINI infant flotation rings sold by Otteroo Corporation (Otteroo). CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using them, as well as … Continue reading

November 17, 2022
by Marianne Halterman
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Children’s Rainbow Stacking Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Manufactured by Professor Puzzle

Recall Date: November 17, 2022 Recall number: 23-049 Recall Summary Name of Product: Rainbow Stacking Toys Hazard: The toy’s information sticker can become exposed and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Remedy: Refund, Repair Consumer Contact: Professor Puzzle toll-free at 888-211-9207 from 9 … Continue reading

November 17, 2022
by Marianne Halterman
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The William Carter Company Recalls Infant’s Yellow Footed Fleece Pajamas with Animal Graphic Due to Puncture and Laceration Hazards

Recall Date: November 17, 2022 Recall number: 23-048 Recall Summary Name of Product: Infant’s Yellow Footed Fleece Pajamas with Animal Graphic Hazard: Small metal wire pieces can be found in the pajamas, posing puncture and laceration hazards to young children. Remedy: Refund Consumer Contact: Carter’s … Continue reading

October 19, 2022
by Marianne Halterman
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CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Dressers and Other Clothing Storage Units; Rule Aims to Reduce Injuries and Deaths Associated with Tip Overs

[CPSC News Release dated 10/19/2022] WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a new federal mandatory safety standard for clothing storage units (CSUs) that will significantly change the way clothing storage units are tested and labeled. … Continue reading

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