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Author: Marianne Halterman

  • Gold Recalls Eddie Bauer Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

    Recall Date: October 16, 2018

    Recall Number: 19-010

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Eddie Bauer fabric infant carriers

    Hazard: The buckles on the infant carriers can break, posing a fall hazard to children.

    Remedy: Refund, Replace

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact Gold Inc. to verify that the product is subject to this recall. Once the product is verified, consumers will receive replacement products of comparable value or a full refund. Consumers who purchased this recalled product must cut off and return both straps and tag with their name, address, and phone number to receive selected replacement products, free of charge, or a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Gold Inc. toll free at 866-600-7205 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT or email customerservice@goldbuginc.com or online at www.goldbuginc.com. and click on Recalls for more information..

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Gold-Recalls-Eddie-Bauer-Infant-Carriers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target

    Recall Details

    Units: About 22,000

    Description: This recall involves Gold Inc.’s Eddie Bauer fabric infant carriers. They are worn by the parent or caregiver with the baby strapped into the front. The recalled carriers are black with “Eddie Bauer” and “First Adventure” printed in gray lettering on the front, outside of the carrier.

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of eight reported incidents of broken buckles. No injuries have been reported

    Sold Exclusively At: Target stores nationwide and online between December 2017 and August 2018 for about $70.

    Manufacturer(s): Woodfield Baby Products, Guangdong, China

    Importer(s): Gold Inc., dba Goldbug Inc., of Denver, Colo.

    Manufactured In: China

  • Abond Group Recalls Tubeez Baby Bath Support Seats Due to Drowning Hazard

    Recall Date: October 16, 2018

    Recall Number: 19-011

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Tubeez Baby Bath Support Seats

    Hazard: The bath support seat fails to meet the federal safety standard including the requirements for stability. The bath seat can tip over or an infant can slip underneath the front support, posing a drowning hazard.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath support seats and contact Abond Group for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Abond Group at 800-886-7947 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.abondcorp.com and click on Safety Alerts and Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Abond-Group-Recalls-Tubeez-Baby-Bath-Support-Seats-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 80 (in addition, about 5,109 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves the Tubeez Baby Bath Support Seats. The baby bath support is a rigid plastic seat attached to a foam mat for use in the bathtub. The foam mat is either blue, with the model code B9150BL, or gray, with the model code B9150GY, and features multiple suction cups on the underside. The affected seats have the date codes 1251-0916-enj-nacn or 1434-0617-enj-nacn printed on the underside of the mat.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Bealls Outlets nationwide and La Bebe Boutique in Midland, Texas, from October 2017 through March 2018 for about $40.

    Importer(s): Abond Group, of Canada

    Distributor(s): Bealls Outlet of Bradenton, Fla., and La Bebe Boutique of Midland, Texas

    Manufactured In: China

  • Kaz Recalls Stinger Insect Zappers Due to Shock Hazard

    Recall Date: September 20, 2018

    Recall Number: 18-227

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Stinger Insect Zappers

    Hazard: The insect kill grid can detach inside the housing, posing a shock hazard.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Stinger Insect Zappers, unplug them, and contact Kaz to return the product for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Kaz toll-free at 888-480-2880 from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.Kaz.com or www.stingerproducts.com and click on “Recall” for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Kaz-Recalls-Stinger-Insect-Zappers-Due-to-Shock-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 72,000

    Description:
    This recall involves Stinger BK series Insect Zapper electric insect/mosquito zapper including the Stinger Insect Zapper (Model BK 110v3), the Stinger 3-in-1 Insect Zapper (Model BK310v3) and the Stinger 5-in-1 Insect & Mosquito Zapper (Model BK510v3). They are black or gray plastic and stand or hang vertically. The units are about 19 inches high and 6 inches wide and require an extension cord to operate outside. The recalled models have codes ending in YTG and Made in China printed on the silver label on the bottom of the product.

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    Incidents/Injuries: Kaz has received three reports of units exhibiting internal grid detachment. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold At: Home Depot, Ace Hardware, other stores nationwide, and online from April 2018 through August 2018 for between $30 and $80.

    Manufacturer(s): Foshan Shi Shunde District Yongtong Electronics Co., Ltd., of China

    Importer(s): Kaz USA Inc., Marlborough, Mass.

    Distributor(s): Kaz USA Inc., Marlborough, Mass.

    Manufactured In: China

  • Weeplay Kids Recalls Children’s Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard

    Recall Date: September 20, 2018

    Recall Number: 18-225

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: ED by Ellen DeGeneres coveralls

    Hazard: The bunny applique on the children’s coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coveralls and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Weeplay Kids toll-free at 888-854-6563 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.weeplaykids.com and click on Recall Info for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Weeplay-Kids-Recalls-Childrens-Coveralls-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 2,500 (in addition, about 130 were sold in Canada)

    Description:
    This recall involves infant ED by Ellen DeGeneres coveralls with hat. The pink striped, two-piece, long-sleeve coveralls are 100% cotton. They have a kangaroo pocket and bunny-shaped applique on the left chest, a hat with pompom and snaps in the crotch. Style ED01210 was sold in infant sizes 3M, 6M and 9M; and style ED13210 was sold in 12M, 18M and 24M. The style number and manufacture date code of August 2017 (08/2017) are printed on the inside garment tag located inside the seam of the garment. “ED by Ellen DeGeneres” and the garment sizes are printed on the inside back of the garment.

    Incidents/Injuries:
    The firm has received one report in Canada where the bunny applique detached from the garment, and a young child put it in their mouth. The grandparent removed it before it caused them to choke. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.

    Sold At: Buy Buy Baby and Marshalls stores nationwide and online at www.buybuybaby.com from September 2017 through January 2018 for about $16.

    Manufacturer(s): Dongguan Sureon Trading Limited, of China

    Distributor(s): Weeplay Kids LLC, of N.Y.

    Manufactured In: China

  • Pfizer has recalled bubble-gum flavored Children’s Advil pain reliever

    Pfizer has recalled 28,000 bottles of its bubble-gum flavored Children’s Advil pain reliever because incorrect markings on the dosage cup may cause some children to overdose. The cup markings are in teaspoons and the instructions on the label are in milliliters, the company said.

    A teaspoon contains approximately five milliliters. Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, a division of Pfizer Inc., said one lot of the 4-ounce bottles of bubble-gum flavored Children’s Advil Suspension were distributed nationwide in May and June.

    To see the bottle you bought is included in the recall, they have a November 2020 expiration date, the marked code R51129 and a UPC number 3-0573-0207-30-0.

    Children’s Advil is commonly used for fevers and minor pain relief from conditions like colds, flu, sore throat, headaches and toothaches.The most common symptoms associated with ibuprofen overdose include nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, blurred vision and dizziness.

    Pfizer said it notified wholesalers, distributors and retailers to arrange for the return of any recalled products, stop distributing it immediately and contact any outlets that might be selling it. About one third of the bottles never made it to market, a Pfizer spokesperson told CBS News.

    What you should do if you have an affected bottle:

    • For instructions on returning product or additional assistance, call Stericycle at (800) 805- 3093 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday.
    • For questions regarding the recall or to report an adverse event, call the Pfizer Consumer Healthcare information line at (800) 882-3845, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday.

    Reporting from patch.com.

  • Virginia’s New Car Seat Law Promotes Better Safety for Kids in Car Seats!

    SafeKids Coalition says that Virginia has a new car seat law which promises better safety for children in car seats. Children riding in cars in Virginia must now sit rear-facing in their car seats until they reach the age of 2 years or the maximum weight and height limit called for by the car seat’s manufacturer. Children in a car seat must ride in the back seat (unless the vehicle does not have a rear seat). The Law will be effective July 1, 2019, and is based on recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

    All children in any type of car seat must ride in the vehicle’s rear seat. Children younger than 8 years old must ride in a car seat or booster seat. Children ages 8 – 17 must wear an adult seat belt.

    SafeKids has created The Ultimate Car Seat Guide to help parents, family members, caregivers and guardians learn more about car seat safety. This helpful Guide can be accessed at this website: https://www.safekids.org/ultimate-car-seat-guide/

    Parents, family members and caregivers in Virginia can check with their area’s SafeKids Coalition to learn where they can get inspection of their children’s car seat by a certified car seat inspector! Parents can even register their children’s car seats and watch important safety videos on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats#install-inspection.

  • Manhattan Toy Recalls Toy Planes Due to Choking Hazard

    Recall Date: August 23, 2018

    Recall Number: 18-206

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Pull-Back Speedy Jets

    Hazard: The rubber tires can separate from the wheels, posing a choking hazard for young children.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased or contact Manhattan Toy for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact:

    Manhattan Toy Company at 800-541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT on Friday, or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on “Recalls Information” at the bottom of the homepage for more information.

    Recall Details

    Units: About 5,100 (In addition, about 930 were sold in Canada)

    Description:
    The Pull-Back Speedy Jet is a wooden toy airplane with a blue painted body, natural wood wings and plastic wheels with black rubber tires. The toy has a pull-back feature that propels the plane forward. The model number and lot code are printed on the bottom of the plane. The recall only includes toy planes with lot code 155400 EJ.

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the rubber tires separating from the wheels. No injuries have been reported.
    Sold At: Small independent stores from August 2017 through June 2018 for about $8.

    Importer: The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.

    Distributor: The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.

    Manufactured in: China

    In Conjunction With: Health Canada

    Health Canada’s press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/67340r-eng.php

  • Children Are At Risk Unless You Care!

    Here we are, at the beginning of the new school year all over the Country, and some very disheartening things have happened to children recently, things which should concern  parents, family members, caregivers, and guardians. Things which should make us be more aware of where and with whom we place our children, for their safety and wellbeing.

    You may have read or have seen a video of the police rescuing a small child who was left in a hot car in Seminole County, Florida, for 12 hours, by her parent.Three children who went missing from their home in Dade City were found safe, following an Amber Alert. It was believed that they were abducted by a male parent. Two young girls were killed allegedly by a parent in Colorado–and a pregnant mother and her unborn child were killed. Each of these is a horrific crime–severely punishable according to the statutes of the respective states in which the crimes occurred.  Each of these crimes represents the worst of what can happen to children. And each of these crimes should make family members and caregivers sit up and take notice of where their young children are, who is caring for them when a parent cannot, and determine how responsible the adults are who are caring for their children.

    Watching a child in your care and being present in the moment is first and foremost.  Most parents understand this and are vigilant.  If you are working parents, it is not always possible to be with and monitor your child moment-to-moment. So you make other arrangements, including baby sitters, child day care, pre-school, nursery school, caregivers in your home, or what have you!

    Selecting the appropriate daycare option for your child is a daunting task.  You need to know who the providers are, get references from other parents, possibly do a background check on the organization, and make sure staffing ratio of caregivers to children are good. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a ratio of one adult for every three babies up to 24 months of age is recommended. (We all know that this is not always observed.)  Infants and very young children need more care and more of a caregiver’s time than older children. You want your caregivers to be caring and loving and interact well with your children. If you visit a daycare facility, you would want to see caregivers interacting with children in a positive way. Find out, if you can, what the rate of turnover for caregivers at the facility is; how long have caregivers worked there? Get a commitment from the caregivers you hire that they will be there for a year! Trust your instincts–visit and if you see a daycare is not clean or the children are not well cared for, probably better to check out another place.  Ask questions, what do they do if a child becomes ill, or a caregiver is ill, what are their policies? Do they allow children to nap? Are they given meals and a snack? By all means, ask questions!

    On another topic, If you know because you have witnessed, or you suspect, a child is being abused or is in danger of being abused, SAY SOMETHING!  Call 911! Say something to the authorities, your local police, child protective services or a social services department in your area. Children are our responsibility.  They are the future and we need to keep them safe!

  • Confer Plastics Recalls Pool Step Systems Due to Entrapment and Drowning Hazard

    Recall Date: August 21, 2018

    Recall Number: 18-198

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Curve in-pool step systems

    Hazard: Children’s limbs can become entrapped in the side openings of the step systems, posing a drowning hazard.

    Remedy: Repair

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool step systems and contact Confer Plastics for a free repair kit. The repair kit will include additional panels to prevent entrapment and installation instructions.

    Consumer Contact: Confer Plastics at 800-635-3213 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.conferplastics.com and click on “Curve Recall” for more information.

    Recall Details

    Units: About 100,000 (In addition, about 2,100 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves three models of in-pool step systems with curved steps for in-ground and aboveground pools. The steps and handrails are made of gray and beige plastic. The manufacturing/date code is located on the side walls of each step.

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    Incidents/Injuries: Confer Plastics has received two reports of children’s arms becoming entrapped in the side panel openings of the step systems, including reports of minor abrasions. No drownings have been reported.
    Sold At: Champion Pool Distributors, Cinderella, EMSCO Distributors, Leisure Living, Leslie’s, Superior Pool Products, Water Warehouse stores and other stores nationwide and online at www.conferplastics.com from January 2013 through July 2018 for between $200 and $400.

    Manufacturer: Confer Plastics, of North Tonawanda, N.Y.

    Manufactured in: U.S.

    In Conjunction With: Canada

    Health Canada’s press release is available at: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/67542r-eng.php

  • JCPenney Recalls Okie Dokie Denim Patches Shortie Shorts Due to Choking Hazard

    Recall Date: July 24, 2018

    Recall Number: 18-192

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Okie Dokie Denim Patches Shortie shorts

    Hazard: The patches on the shorts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately stop using the shorts and contact JCPenney for instructions on returning the shorts for a full refund in the form of a JCPenney gift card.

    Consumer Contact:

    JCPenney at 800-322-1189 from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday or online at www.jcpenney.com and click on “Help” and then “Product Recalls” for more information.

    Recall Details

    Units: About 5,400

    Description:
    This recall involves Okie Dokie Denim Patches Shortie shorts. These jean shorts have a rainbow and a slice of watermelon patch on the front of each pocket with tan stitching along the seams. The shorts were sold in toddler sizes 2T through 5T. The item number 324-8191 and date code 12/17 are printed on a white tag on the inside back seam of the shorts.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

    Sold Exclusively At: JCPenney stores nationwide and online at www.jcpenney.com from February 2018 through June 2018 for about $22.

    Importer/Distributor: J.C. Penney Corporation Inc., of Plano, Texas

    Manufactured in: China

    This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

    About U.S. CPSC:

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

    Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.

    For more lifesaving information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC or sign up to receive our e-mail alerts. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired.

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    800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)

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