Author: Marianne Halterman

  • Toys“R”Us Recalls Clay Craft Kits Due to Risk of Mold Exposure

    Recall Date: November 29, 2017

    Recall Number: 18-045

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Clay craft kits

    Hazard: Mold can be present in the clay, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled craft kits and return them to Babies“R”Us or Toys“R”Us for a full refund or store credit.

    Consumer Contact: Toys“R”Us at 800-869-7787 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.toysrus.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/ToysRUs-Recalls-Clay-Craft-Kits-Due-to-Risk-of-Mold-Exposure-Sold-at-BabiesRUs-and-ToysRUs

    Recall Details

    Units: About 6,000

    Description: This recall involves “totally me!” clay craft kits. Model number AD11244 is printed on the bottom of the box. The “totally me!” logo is printed on the front of the craft kit box.

    The clay craft kits contain:

    • two bricks of air dry acrylic paints
    • paint brush
    • three sculpting tools
    • plastic rolling pin
    • sponge
    • 19.5” x 15.25” instructional work mat
    • two texture rollers
    • plastic clay cutting tool
    • 12” ribbon

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of mold in the clay. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold At: Babies“R”Us and Toys“R”Us stores nationwide from January 2017 through October 2017 for about $10.

    Importer(s): Toys“R”Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.

    Distributor(s): Toys“R”Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.

    Manufactured In: China

  • Woolino Recalls Children’s Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

    Recall Date: November 21, 2017

    Recall Number: 18-042

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Children’s pajamas

    Hazard: The children’s pajama sets fail to meet flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately take the recalled sleepwear away from children and contact Woolino for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact:
    Woolino toll-free at 844-882-8080 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at contact@woolino.com or online at www.woolino.com and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Woolino-Recalls-Childrens-Pajamas-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 4,100

    Description: This recall involves children’s 100 percent merino wool one-piece, long-sleeve, footed pajamas. They have a blue, gray, lilac or lilac gray horizontal stripe print and a zipper that extends from the center of the neckline down to the left ankle. The sleepwear was sold in sizes 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months and 2T. Woolino and the size are printed on the back of the neckline.

    Incidents/Injuries: None Reported

    Sold At: Clothes Pony and Caro Bambino stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Zulily.com and Woolino.com from May 2015 through November 2017 for between $50 and $60.

    Importer(s): Jojo Group LLC, of Rocky River, Ohio

    Distributor(s): Woolino, of Westlake, Ohio

    Manufactured In: China

  • OshKosh Recalls Baby B’gosh Quilted Jacket Due to Choking Hazard

    Recall Date: November 8, 2017

    Recall Number: 18-026

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Baby B’gosh quilted jackets

    Hazard: The snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and return them to any OshKosh or Carter’s store or contact OshKosh for a full refund in the form of a $34 gift card (for an infant size) or $36 gift card (for a toddler size).

    Consumer Contact:

    OshKosh at 800-692-4674 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.oshkosh.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Photos here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/OshKosh-Recalls-Baby-Bgosh-Quilted-Jacket-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 38,000 (in addition, about 5,000 were sold in Canada).

    Description:

    This recall involves OshKosh Baby B’gosh quilted jackets in pink and gray. The style number can be found on the front of the care tag sewn on the inside of the product, and the UPC number can be found on the back of the same care tag. The style number and UPC number can also be found on the price tag. Only jackets with the following style numbers and UPC codes are included in the recall:

    Color, Style Numbers, Size, UPC Codes can be found here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/OshKosh-Recalls-Baby-Bgosh-Quilted-Jacket-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

    Incidents/Injuries: OshKosh received three reports of a snap detaching, including one report of a child putting a detached snap in her mouth.

    Sold At: OshKosh, Toys R Us, Bon-Ton, Kohl’s, Stage, and Fred Meyer stores and at Military Exchanges nationwide and online at www.oshkosh.com between August 2017 and September 2017 for between $35 and $40.

    Importer: OshKosh B’gosh Inc., Atlanta, Georgia

    Manufactured in: Indonesia

  • Norco Bicycles Recalls Children’s Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

    Recall Date: November 7, 2017

    Recall Number: 18-025

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Children’s bicycles with Samox cranksets

    Hazard: The cranks can bend or break during use, posing a fall hazard.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Norco Bicycles dealer for free installation of a new crankset.

    Consumer Contact: Norco at 800-663-8916 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.norco.com and click on “Safety Notices/Recalls” for more information. Consumers can also contact their local Norco Bicycles dealers to request installation of a new crankset.

    Recall Details

    Units: About 1,050 (In addition 1,750 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves 2015, 2016 and 2017 model year Norco children’s bicycles with Samox SAC30-111NA square taper bicycle cranks in 140mm and 152mm lengths. The crank model number AC30 is located on the inside of both crank arms, and the crank length is stamped at the end of each crank arm. Included in this recall are 20- and 24-inch wheeled bicycles with the following model names: Storm 2.1, Storm 4.1, Charger 2.1, Charger 4.1, Fluid HT 2.3, Fluid HT 4.3, Fluid FS 2.2, and Fluid FS 4.2. The model name is located on the top tube of the bicycle.

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of the cranks bending or breaking. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold at: Norco Bicycles dealers nationwide from May 2016 through September 2017 for between $400 and $1,700.

    Importer/Distributor: Norco Bicycles, of Canada

    Manufactured in: China

  • JW Crawford Recalls Children’s Rain Ponchos Due to Strangulation Hazard

    Recall Date: November 3, 2017

    Recall Number: 18-023

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Kid’s rain ponchos

    Hazard: A drawstring in the poncho’s hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.

    Remedy: Repair or Refund

    Consumers should immediately take the recalled ponchos away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return the poncho to the firm for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact:

    JW Crawford toll-free at 844-222-2812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday ET or email anytime at recall.jwcrawford@gmail.com or online on the product distributor’s website at www.wealers.com and click on the Information tab located at the top of the page for more information.

    Recall Details

    Units: About 1,300

    Description:
    This recall involves kids’ waterproof hooded rain ponchos sold in clear, red and blue. The lightweight ponchos were sold in packs of 6 and 12. A white nylon drawstring is attached at the neck of the 40 inches tall by 60 inches wide ponchos. “One size fits all” and “Made in China” are printed on the front of the packaging.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Online at Amazon.com and Wealers.com from May 2016 through July 2016 for about $12 for a 6 pack and $17 for a 12 pack.

    Importer: JW Crawford Inc., of Monroe, N.Y.

    Distributor: Wealers Outdoor LLC, of Airmont, N.Y.

  • October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Month

             Recently CDC announced that October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness month, and to that very important end, below are CDC’s tips to parents and caregivers to create a safe sleep environment for their infants and young children. Here are the tips and all the credit for this post goes to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control:

    How to Create a Safe Sleep Environment

    CDC supports the 2016 recommendations issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to reduce the risk of all sleep-related infant deaths, including SIDS. See How to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe: AAP Policy Explained to learn more about these and other actions.

    1. Place your baby on his or her back for all sleep times—for naps and at night. Some parents may be concerned that a baby who sleeps on his or her back will choke if he or she spits up during sleep. However, babies’ anatomy and gag reflex will prevent them from choking while sleeping on their backs. Babies who sleep on their backs are much less likely to die of SIDS than babies who sleep on their sides or stomachs.

    Place your baby on his or her back for all sleep times—for naps and at night.

    1. Use a firm sleep surface, such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib or bassinet, covered only by a fitted sheet. Some parents might feel like they should place their baby on a soft surface, such as memory foam, to help him or her to be more comfortable while sleeping. However, soft surfaces can increase the risk of sleep-related death. A firm sleep surface helps reduce the risk of SIDS and suffocation.
    2. Have the baby share your room, not your bed. Your baby should not sleep in an adult bed, on a couch, or on a chair alone, with you, or with anyone else. Some parents may feel like they should share their bed with their baby to help them feel more connected. However, accidental suffocation, strangulation, and wedging (for example, being stuck between two objects such as a mattress and a wall) can happen when a baby is sleeping in an adult bed or other unsafe sleep surfaces. Room sharing is much safer than bed sharing and may decrease the risk of SIDS by as much as 50%.
    3. Keep soft objects, such as pillows and loose bedding out of your baby’s sleep area. Some parents may feel they should add soft objects to their baby’s crib to help keep their baby warm and comfortable while sleeping. However, soft objects and loose bedding, like stuffed toys, sheets, comforters, and blankets, can increase the risk of suffocation and other sleep-related deaths. If you’re worried about your baby getting cold during sleep, you can dress her or him in sleep clothing (like a wearable blanket) to keep your baby warm.
    4. Do not allow smoking around your baby. Smoke in the baby’s surroundings is a major risk factor for SIDS. Quitting smoking can be hard, but it is one of the best ways parents and caregivers can protect their health and their baby’s health. For help in quitting, call the quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit smokefree.gov.

     

  • Sudden Deaths of Infants in New Jersey Spur Safety Warnings to Parents

    Recently in New Jersey, three infants died within 40 hours of each other, this spurred child safety leaders to warn parents of common dangers to infants, including those which may contribute to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

    The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that the following basic steps can help protect infants:

    • Make sure the baby is sleeping on his or her back and sleeping alone.
    • Keep blankets, stuffed animals and other items away from the sleeping area.
    • Make sure the baby is on a firm surface.
    • Bring the baby into your bedroom but not into your bed.

    While the investigations in all three cases remain open, it is important to remind parents of the dangers of sleeping with infants or keeping infants on sofa surfaces and we further wanted to remind parents that there are resources in the community to obtain cribs and bassinets which are designed for young infants.

    For the full article please see https://patch.com/new-jersey/belleville/3-infant-deaths-essex-county-officials-issue-warning-parents

  • Pro-Tec Recalls Multisport Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

    Recall Date: September 25, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-232

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Multisport helmets

    Hazard: The buckle on the helmet fails to meet current federal safety standards, posing a risk of head injury.

    Remedy: Refund
    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return them to Pro-Tec for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Pro-Tec toll-free at 844-368-3695 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.protecbrand.com and click on CPSC Safety Recall for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Pro-Tec-Recalls-Multisport-Helmets

    Recall Details

    Units: About 4,600

    Description:
    This recall involves Pro-Tec City Lite and Pro-Tec Street Lite adult multisport helmets. The helmets have chin straps secured by plastic buckles and were sold in sizes S, M, L, and XL. The same buckle was used on all sizes of both helmets. The buckle bears the markings “ERGO-LOK” and the “UTX D-FLEX” logo. A label on the inside of the helmet reads “Pro-Tec City Lite” or “Pro-Tec Street Lite.” The recalled helmets have a date code inside on the EPS liner in the format MM/DD/YYYY-090EO. There are two vent holes in the back of the helmet. The left vent hole has either an LED light or a plastic insert. The City Lite helmet was sold in rubber black and gloss white, and the Street Lite helmet was sold in rubber black, rubber red and gloss white.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At:
    McCully Bicycle & Sporting Goods, Quality Bicycle Products, Uncle Funky’s Boards, and other sports specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and ProtecB2C.com from February 2016 through January 2017 for about $80 for the City Lite helmet, and about $60 for the Street Lite helmet.

    Manufacturer(s):
    Pro-Tec, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.

    Manufactured In: China

  • Delta Recalls Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

    Recall Date: September 25, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-231

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: J is for Jeep brand cross-country all-terrain jogging strollers

    Hazard: The stroller leg bracket can break, posing a fall hazard to infants in the stroller.

    Remedy: Repair
    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and can contact Delta for a free repair.

    Consumer Contact: Delta at 800-377-3777 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@deltachildren.com or online at www.deltachildren.com and click on Help Center and then Recall Center for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Delta-Recalls-Strollers

    Recall Details

    Units: About 28,000

    Description:
    This recall involves J is for Jeep brand cross-country all-terrain jogging strollers, models and lot numbers listed below, manufactured by Delta. The strollers have two wheels in the back and one smaller wheel in the front. “J is for Jeep” is printed on the side of the stroller sun canopy and a star with a circle around it logo is printed on the front bottom of the seat and on the side of the stroller. The model number and lot number are printed on a Delta Children label with a blue heart at the left bottom frame support.

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    Incidents/Injuries:
    The firm has received four reports of the stroller leg bracket breaking, including one report of a child falling from a stroller and receiving cuts and bruises.

    Sold At:
    Target, Walmart and other stores nationwide and Shopko stores in Wisconsin from August 2015 through August 2016 for between $130 and $160.

    Importer(s):
    Delta Enterprise Corp., of New York, N.Y.

    Manufactured In: China

  • Flu season is coming! #FightFlu and protect yourself and your loved ones with a flu vaccine this season

    Get a flu vaccine now. #Fight FluFlu season is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get your annual flu vaccine. Get a flu vaccine for yourself and your family before the end of October, if possible.

    Influenza, also known as flu, is a contagious respiratory disease that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. Flu can be a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. Every flu season is different, and flu viruses can affect people differently. It’s important to remember that even healthy people can get the flu, and spread it to others who are more vulnerable to serious flu or flu-related illness. Those with health problems, adults 65 years and older, and young children, for example, are at high risk of becoming seriously ill from flu.

    Every year in the United States millions of people become sick, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized, and thousands to tens of thousands of people die from the flu. A typical flu season in the U.S. can begin as early as October and can last as late as May.

    Flu vaccination is the first (and best) way to protect against flu each year. September 28, 2017, marks the annual kickoff of the flu awareness campaign led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), and many other partners working together to protect people from flu. The campaign emphasizes the importance of annual vaccination for everyone age 6 months and older, and raises awareness about the potential dangers of flu.

    #FightFlu this season by getting yourself and your loved ones vaccinated today! You can help spread the word by sharing this flu vaccination message on your social media channels.

    How to show your support:

    1. Join the Thunderclap.

    Select social media channel(s) to share the Thunderclap message.

    Authorize Thunderclap to use your account. (This is necessary in order for Thunderclap to be able to count your followers, which helps increase the reach of our campaign, and send out a one-time message on September 28, 2017.)

    Watch #FightFlu on September 28 as Thunderclap participants proclaim their unified support for annual flu vaccination.

    2. Spread the Word.

    Share how you plan to fight flu this season on social media with the hashtag #FightFlu, and encourage your followers to do the same. Original pictures or videos with #FightFlu may be shared from @CDCFlu’s Twitter profile!

    3. #FightFlu

    Get your flu vaccine and spread the word to encourage others to do the same.

    For more information about flu and flu vaccination, please visit www.cdc.gov/flu and www.nfid.org/flu and be sure to follow us on Twitter: @CDCFlu and @NFIDvaccines.