Author: Marianne Halterman

My husband was a “car guy” so, in addition to our regular vehicles, we had a golf cart and at one time, a 4-wheel ATV. We took the ATV off road through the woods in Virginia, he drove and I sat behind him, literally hanging on for dear life. We did wear helmets, so we thought we were fairly safe. We didn’t go too fast. At one point, we crossed a creek–this is where it got dicey. We hit a rock in the trail, the ATV became unsteady for a moment, and I lost my grip and almost fell off the ATV…and I knew then I would never, ever, ride one again. This moment of danger happened so quickly that I hadn’t the time to even take a breath. My husband was scared and I was too (and he had driven and ridden motorcycles, hotrods, scooters, and go-carts… pretty much everything that had wheels, all his life). Not long afterward, the ATV was stolen–but we never replaced it. We were both secretly relieved. Accidents happen quickly. We knew we dodged what could have been a bad accident.

In 2017-2018, there were over 150 ATV accidents and many fatalities. Most of the fatalities were of children under 18. Some as young as 4 years old. Dr. Vince Iannelli, a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, has written a July 2018 article for VeryWellFamily, that I have encapsulated here. ^1-4 He lists the fatalities–after reading that list, do we need more evidence that ATVs can be very dangerous? Here’s the list– read it– and consider the families who have lost their children due to ATV accidents and whether the thrill of an ATV ride was worth their children’s lives.

“ATV accidents aren’t rare. There are about 100 to 150 ATV related deaths in children and teens under age 16 each year and about 40,000 injuries treated in emergency rooms. Some more recent ATV accidents involving kids and teens include:

• a 13-year-old in Augusta, Kansas died when the ATV he was riding in with a friend rolled over on top of him.
• a 17-year-old in Freeport, Minnesota died when he crashed his ATV at the end of his driveway.
• a 17-year-old in Washington, Vermont died when he crashed into a tree while riding on his ATV. The teen was a popular ATV racer.
• a 14-year-old near Holland, Indiana died when he lost control of his ATV, which then hit a tractor.
• a 13-year-old near Grantsville, Utah died when the ATV he was driving toppled on top of him as he swerved to avoid a branch. His father, who was riding with him, escaped with minor injuries.
• an 11-year-old in Hebron, Ohio died when the Polaris ATV he was driving, with two other boys, overturned.
• a 4-year-old in Box Butte County, Nebraska died when the ATV she was riding on with an 8-year-old flipped over.
• a 4-year-old in Summit, Pennsylvania died when the ATV he was riding on rolled on top of him.
• a 12-year-old in Mannsville, Oklahoma died when the ATV she was riding on overturned.
• a 17-year-old in Johns Creek, Georgia died when the ATV she was riding on overturned during a team-building retreat with her varsity volleyball team.
• a 9-year-old in Marble Falls, Texas died when the ATV he was driving flipped over.
• a 13-year-old, his 13-year-old cousin, and his mother died when the ATV they were riding in was hit by a car in Leake County, Mississippi. A 2-year-old was also seriously injured.
• a 16-year-old from Smithville, Mississippi died of a head injury when he lost control of his ATV, which went off the road, down an embankment, and into the woods.
• a 4-year-old near Dagmar, Montana died when the ATV she was riding on turned over.
• 9-year-old twins near Mount Vernon, Iowa died in an ATV accident in a creek that ran through a pasture.
• Four teens, 14-year-olds who were coming home from the Epworth Town & Country Days parade in rural Iowa died after their John Deere Gator utility vehicle was hit by a pickup truck that had run a stop sign.
• A 2-year-old in Johnson County, Iowa who died after he fell off an ATV he was riding on with his 11-year-old brother.
• An 8-year-old in Drumore Township, Pennsylvania who died when the ATV he was riding on rolled while he was riding by himself on his family’s farm.
• A 13-year-old near Hamilton, Illinois who died when she ran a stop sign and was hit by a pickup truck. Another teen on the ATV was seriously injured.
• A 14-year-old near Sycamore, Kansas who died when a Polaris Ranger ATV overturned on top of him. From Texas, the teen was visiting family on their farm.
• A 13-year-old near Opp, Alabama who died when his Polaris Ranger ATV overturned.
• A 10-year-old near Five Mile Pass, Utah who died when the ATV he was riding on with his babysitter stalled and rolled down a steep hill, throwing them both off the 4-wheeler.
• A 13-year-old in Darlington County, South Carolina who died while riding an ATV with her twin sister and cousin.
• An 11-year-old in Jacksonville, Florida who was one of two passengers on an ATV driven by a 14-year-old. He was thrown off the back of the ATV when it hit a bump, causing fatal injuries.
• An 8-year-old in Portageville, Missouri who died when he pulled onto a farm road and was hit by a pick-up truck while riding his ATV.
• A 10-year-old near Blue Grass, Iowa died when the ATV he was riding on to close a gate in a pasture overturned, and he was pinned under it.
• A 5-year-old in Denver Township, Michigan died when the ATV he was riding on flipped over after its 15-year-old driver lost control.
• An 8-year-old near Coward, South Carolina died when the ATV he was riding on, which was being driven by a 13-year-old, was in an accident caused by a deer running in front of the ATV, causing it to flip over. He was not wearing a helmet.
• A 15-year-old in Wilcox County, Alabama, who had been missing for three days, was found at the base of a steep trail, apparently killed in an ATV accident while riding on a mud track near some deep woods.
• A 14-year-old in Oliver Springs, Tennessee died when the ATV she was driving overturned while she was on some off-road trails near her house.
• A 14-year-old in Cheshire Township, Ohio died when he hit a truck head-on while riding his ATV around a curve in the wrong lane of a public road.
• A 12-year-old in Kershaw County, South Carolina died after running off the road and into an embankment while riding an ATV without a helmet.
• A 12-year-old near Hagerstown, Maryland died at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center a few days after the ATV he was riding on overturned in the driveway of his home.
• A 12-year-old near Palatka, Florida died this week after the three-wheeled ATV he was riding flipped over and landed on him. He was not wearing a helmet and was riding on private property.
• A 7-year-old boy from Butte, Montana died when the ATV he was riding on with his 12-year-old brother rolled over.
• A 16-year-old died when his ATV crashed into a tree in Havre de Grace, Maryland.
• A 14-year-old died when she lost control of the ATV she was driving near Williamsburg, Virginia.
• Two teens were killed and another was in critical condition after their ATV crashed near El Paso, Texas.
• A 7-year-old was killed when the ATV she was riding on with another 7-year-old and an 11-year-old hit a retaining wall and rolled on top of her near Wagoner, Oklahoma.
• A 14-year-old from South Carolina died when the ATV he was driving overturned and struck a tree. A passenger of the ATV was seriously injured and is reportedly in the hospital.
• A 14-year-old was critically injured in an ATV accident when the ATV she was riding with three other people hit a light pole near Katy, Texas.
• A 14-year-old suffered a serious head injury when he fell off his ATV in South Texas.
• A 9-year-old girl near Lake Texoma, Oklahoma died when the ATV she was driving flipped over, also injuring an 8-year-old passenger on the ATV.
• A 15-year-old in Allegan County, Michigan, died when his ATV rolled on top of him as he tried to make a turn at too high a speed. He was wearing a helmet.”

As Dr. Iannelli advises, please think twice before letting your kids ride an ATV, and make sure you — and they — understand the risks to their safety. It’s no joke!
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¹Iannelli, Vince, MD, July 26, 2018 https://www.verywellfamily.com/atv-accidents-atvs-for-kids-2633671
²American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement. All-Terrain Vehicle Injury Prevention: Two-, Three-, and Four-Wheeled Unlicensed Motor Vehicles. Pediatrics 2000 105: 1352-1354.
³U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. ATV Safety Messages.
⁴U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission News Alert. CPSC Warns Memorial Day Weekend Among the Deadliest Holidays for ATV Riders.

Recall Date: May 15, 2019

Recall Number: 19-120

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Hush gels, sprays and Hush foam soaps

Hazard: The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The products contain lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they put the product on their skin or ingest it.

Remedy: Replace, Refund. Consumers should immediately place the recalled products out of the reach of children and contact Hush for a full refund, a free replacement product or free replacement child-resistant cap.

Consumer Contact: Hush toll-free at 888-723-3730 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email at care@hushanesthetic.com or online at https://hushanesthetic.com/ and click on “Recall” for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 275,000

Description: This recall involves Hush gel, spray and foam soap products containing 4% lidocaine. The gel and spray were sold in 2 and 4-ounce sizes and the foam soap was sold in 1.7-ounce size. The bottles are white or black and have printed in green at the front the Hush logo or the phrase Hush and the type of product. The Drug Facts label is on the back. The lot number and expiration date are stamped on the bottom of the container. All lot numbers included in the recall.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Online at hushanesthetic.com, amazon.com, kingpintattoosupply.com, unitedtattoosupply.com and at tattoo studios nationwide from January 2009 through November 2018 for between $15 and $46.

Distributor: DDA Distributors, Inc., dba Hush Anesthetic, Inc., of Miami Lakes, Fla.

Manufacturer: A.I.G. Technologies, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, Fla..

Manufactured in: United States

Recall Date: May 15, 2019

Recall Number: 19-122

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Babycook Neo steam cooker/blenders

Hazard: The glass bowl can break, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy: Replace. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Babycook Neo and contact Beaba for a free replacement bowl.

Consumer Contact: Beaba toll-free at 855-602-3222 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at contact@beabausa.com or online at www.BeabaUSA.com/recall and submit a request.

Recall Details

Units: About 5,000 (in addition, about 650 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves the Beaba Babycook Neo Midnight and Cloud baby food makers. The Babycook Neo is A/C powered and steams and blends food. It measures about 9 inches wide and 9 inches high with a detachable glass bowl. The Midnight is dark blue with a white handled glass bowl with the reference number 912645 on the bottom. The Cloud is white with a gray handled glass bowl with the reference number 912646 on the bottom.

Incidents/Injuries: Beaba has received about 300 reports of the glass bowl shattering, including three incidents of minor injuries.

Sold At: BeabaUsa.com, Buy Buy Baby, Williams Sonoma, Indigo, Albee Baby, Bed Bath & Beyond, West Coast Kids, Nini and Loli, Liapela, Albee Baby, Baby’s Planet, Baby Square, Bed Bath & Beyond, Crocodile Baby Store, Lil Baby Sprouts, Macrobaby, Mini Jake, Mon Beau Bebe, Mum and Mini, Pizzazzz Kidz, Snuggle Bugz, Sprout San Francisco, Traveling Tikes, and USA Baby & Child, and other children’s stores nationwide, and online at the listed stores from July 2018 through February 2019 for between $200 and $250.

Importer: Beaba USA, of New York, N.Y.

Manufacturer: Beaba SAS, of France

Manufactured in: France

In Conjunction With: Canada. Health Canada’s press release is available at: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/69904r-eng.php

Recall Date: May 8, 2019

Recall Number: 19-117

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Igloo Marine Elite Coolers

Hazard: The cooler’s stainless-steel latch can automatically lock when the lid is closed, allowing a person to become locked inside the air tight container, posing entrapment and suffocation hazards.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately put the coolers out of the reach of children. Contact Igloo for instructions on removing and disposing of the old latch and for a free replacement latch.

Consumer Contact: Igloo toll-free at 866-509-3503 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.igloocoolers.com and click on “Contact Us” at the bottom left of the webpage.

Recall Details

Units: About 60,000

Description: This recall includes only Igloo Marine Elite line of coolers that are white with stainless-steel latches. The coolers were made for use on boats and marine environments.

The Igloo logo is embossed on the metal latch and on the outside of the coolers. The coolers were sold in 54, 72, 94, 110, and 150 quart sizes. “Igloo Marine Elite Cooler” and the quart size are printed on a label on the coolers. The 110 quart model of the cooler has two wheels and a metal handle that can be used to pull the cooler.

Igloo cooler models
Igloo Marine Elite 54 quart
Igloo Marine Elite 72 quart
Igloo Marine Elite Legend 94 quart
Igloo Marine Elite Glide 110 quart
Igloo Marine Elite Contour 150 quart

Incidents/Injuries: Igloo has received one report of a child who became entrapped in the cooler before being freed by an adult.

Sold At: West Marine, Sportman’s Warehouse, other home and recreational stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and www.igloocoolers.com from January 2015 through March 2019 for between $10 and $180.

Manufacturer: Igloo Products Corp., of Katy, Texas

Manufactured in: USA

Recall Date: April 26, 2019

Recall Number: 19-112

Recall Summary

Name of product: All models of Kids II Rocking Sleepers

Hazard: Infant fatalities have occurred in the Rocking Sleepers, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.

Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Kids II for a refund or voucher.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Kids II toll-free at 1-866-869-7954 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.kids2.comand click on “IMPORTANT RECALL INFORMATION” for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Kids-II-Recalls-All-Rocking-Sleepers-Due-to-Reports-of-Deaths

Recall Details

Units: Approximately 694,000

Description: All models of Kids II Rocking Sleepers. A full list of the names and model numbers affected is below:

Find Style Number & Product Name here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Kids-II-Recalls-All-Rocking-Sleepers-Due-to-Reports-of-Deaths

Incidents/Injuries: Since the 2012 product introduction, five infant fatalities have occurred in the Kids II Rocking Sleepers, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.

Sold At: Major retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Target and Toys “R” Us and online from March 2012 through April 26, 2019 for approximately $40-$80.

Importer(s): Kids II, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia

Manufactured In: China

Recall Date: April 23, 2019

Recall Number: 19-110

Recall Summary

Name of product: Wooden Train Carts

Hazard: The steam dome on the toy train’s engine car can come loose, posing a choking hazard

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should take the recalled toy train cart away from children immediately and return it to the nearest Flying Tiger Copenhagen store for a full refund. No receipt is needed.

Consumer Contact: Flying Tiger Copenhagen toll-free at 844-350-0560 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at info.us@flyingtiger.com, or online at www.flyingtiger.com and click on “Product Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Flying-Tiger-Copenhagen-Recalls-Toy-Train-Carts-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

Recall Details

Units: About 2,200

Description: This recall involves all five pieces of the wooden toy train carts. The train carts have a blue base, and colorful wagon on top, as either the front part of the train, with two steam domes, an apple cart, a wood log cart, a milk cart and a caboose cart. All train carts were sold with a white label, which was placed around each cart with a nylon string. The model number (3010874) and batch number (211693US) is printed on the label. Each piece has been sold individually.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Flying Tiger Copenhagen stores nationwide from November 2018 through March 2019 for about $2.

Manufacturer(s): Zhejiang Ruyi Industry Co., LTD., of China

Importer(s): Zebra A/S, of Copenhagen, Denmark

Distributor(s): Tiger Retail East Coast LLC, of New York

Manufactured In: China

Recall Date: April 18, 2019

Recall Number: 19-108

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Bullseye’s Playground wooden toy vehicles

Hazard: The wheels on the vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to children

Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the toys to any Target Store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT daily or online at www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page, then on “Toys” for more information or the “Product Recalls” tab on Target’s Facebook page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 495,000

Description: This recall includes the Bullseye’s Playground toy vehicles. The vehicles were sold individually in stores and as an 8-pack assortment online. The vehicles include a caboose, Santa in sleigh, ice cream truck/food truck, train, police car, fire truck, taxi, and digger. The item number, DPCI (model number), and UPC can all be found on a white sticker placed on the bottom of each vehicle. Item numbers included in the recall include:

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Incidents/Injuries: There have been four reports of the wheels detaching including a report of a missing wheel when opened. No injuries have been reported.

Sold Exclusively At: Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from October 2018 through November 2018 for about $1 for individual vehicles and for about $8 for the 8-pack.

Manufacturer: Zhejiang HuangyanXingbo Crafts Factory, of China

Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Supplier: Horizon Group USA Inc., of Warren, NJ

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: April 17, 2019

Recall Number: 19-106

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Children’s loungewear sets

Hazard: The children’s loungewear sets fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loungewear and contact Go Couture for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Go Couture at 800-261-6899 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at moshe@gojeans.com or online at www.gocouturekids.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 120

Description: This recall involves Go Couture children’s loungewear sets. The sets are made of 47% polyester, 47% rayon and 6% spandex blended knit with a long-sleeve top and pant set. The long-sleeve top has a Henley neckline. The pants have an elastic waist band and a ribbed cuff at the ankle. The loungewear sets were available in pink and blue and sold in children’s sizes 12 months to 12 years. “GoCotureKids” is printed inside the garment on the neck label.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Uname it, Pajama Mama, Blew Boutique and other children’s stores nationwide and online at gocouturekids.com from August 2016 through November 2018 for $38.

Distributor: Go Couture, of Vernon, Calif.

Manufactured in: United States

Release Date: April 12, 2019

Release Number: 19-105

Recall Summary

Name of Product: All Models of Rock ‘n Play Sleeper

Hazard: Infant fatalities have occurred in Rock ‘n Play Sleepers, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Fisher-Price for a refund or voucher.

Consumer Contact: Fisher-Price online at www.service.mattel.com and click on “Recalls & Safety Alerts” or at 866-812-6518 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 4.7 million products

Description: This recall involves all Rock ‘n Play Sleepers.

Incidents/Injuries: Since the 2009 product introduction, over 30 infant fatalities have occurred in Rock ‘n Play Sleepers, after the infants rolled over while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.

Sold at: Major retailers for approximately $40-149.

Importer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y.

Manufactured in: China

Recall Date: April 2, 2019

Recall Number: 19-093

Recall Summary

Name of product: Infant Cheetah Fur jackets

Hazard: The jacket’s snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children, stop using it and contact Amerex Group for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Amerex Group at 800-230-3418 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at InfantJacketRecall@AmerexGroup.com or online at www.amerexgroup.com and click on the Recall Information tab at the top of the page for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Amerex-Group-Recalls-Infant-Fur-Jackets-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

Recall Details

Units: About 1,550

Description: This recall involves a faux fur mid-weight jacket sold in infant sizes 12 to 24 months. The underside of the jacket’s label contains the printed style number C2185125-CT or C218525. Amerex Group is printed on a label underneath the washing instructions label.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the snaps detaching from the jacket, including one report of a child that began to choke.

Sold At: Carter’s, Century 21 Stores, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, stores nationwide and online at www.Zulily.com and www.carters.com from July 2018 through February 2019 for about $65.

Manufacturer(s): Pinghu Tianli Garment Co., LTD, of Jiaxing, China

Distributor(s): Amerex Group, LLC, of New York, N.Y.

Manufactured In: China