Be Child Safe

Author: Marianne Halterman

  • DANGEROUS HEAT WARNING

    A SAFETY NOTE TO ALL IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY EAST and WEST OF THE BLUE RIDGE IN VIRGINIA:

    The current near 100-degree Fahrenheit heat is excessive and can be dangerous for humans and pets, especially for those who are elderly or infirm, and it will be with us at least through the coming weekend. 

    Please, Everyone, be safe! Stay indoors in AC when you can, and as often as possible, do sunscreen, wear protective clothing and a hat if you must go out. Go out early in the a.m. or after the sun is down! 

    Bring your usually-outdoor pets inside if you can, and let them rest with hydration/food in a cool garage or basement. They will be indebted to you! 

    Remember that cars with windows rolled up are like greenhouses and heat up enough in 6 minutes to enable you to fry an egg on your dashboard! This is not a joke! If you travel with any children, grandchildren, family members or the elderly, do NOT under any circumstances leave them in a parked car in the heat even if the AC is running (Occasionally car engines can cut off without warning). This message is a public service from BeChildSafe.org

  • Missing Instruction Manual/FMVSS 213

    Date: June 18, 2025

    Problem: A child seat with an incorrect instruction manual may result in improper installation and an improperly restrained child, which can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    NHTSA Campaign Number: 25C008000

    Manufacturer: Evenflo Company, Inc.

    Components: CHILD SEAT, EQUIPMENT

    Potential Number of Units Affected: 36694

    Summary:

    Evenflo Company, Inc. (Evenflo) is recalling certain Titan 65 child seats with model number 3712198 manufactured between March 17, 2025 and May 1, 2025. The child seat may have been packaged with an incorrect instruction manual. As such, these child seats and travel systems fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 213, “Child Restraint Systems.”

    Remedy:

    Evenflo will mail owners information on how to inspect and replace the instruction manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Evenflo customer service at 1-800-233-5921.

    Notes:

    Products Affected: (1)

    Child Seat

    EVENFLOTITAN 659999

    Associated Documents (3):

    Recall 573 Report – June 23, 2025
    RCLRPT-25C008-8157.pdf 0.374KB
    https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25C008-8157.pdf

    Recall 573 Report
    RCLRPT-25C008-3149.pdf 0.374KB
    https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25C008-3149.pdf

    RCAK – Recall Acknowledgement
    RCAK-25C008-0812.pdf 0.321KB
    https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCAK-25C008-0812.pdf

  • CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Sizhinai LED Tutu Skirts Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Ingestion Hazard; Violations of Federal Standard for Consumer Products with Coin Batteries; Sold on Amazon.com

    Product Safety Warning Date:

    Product Safety Warning Number: 25-332

    Name of Product: Sizhinai LED Tutu Skirts

    Hazard: The skirts violate the mandatory federal standard for consumer products containing coin batteries. The string of LED lights connected to the skirts contains coin cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children, posing an ingestion hazard. In addition, the products do not bear the required warnings.

    Consumer Action: CPSC urges consumers to stop using the LED Tutu Skirts immediately and dispose of them. Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. The coin batteries in the compartment of the products should be disposed of or recycled following local hazardous waste procedures. Do not sell or give away these hazardous LED Tutu Skirts.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2025/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-Sizhinai-LED-Tutu-Skirts-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Ingestion-Hazard-Violations-of-Federal-Standard-for-Consumer-Products-with-Coin-Batteries-Sold-on-Amazon-com

    Product Safety Warning Details

    Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Sizhinai LED Tutu Skirts. The skirts violate the mandatory federal standard for consumer products containing coin batteries. The string of LED lights connected to the skirts contains coin cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children, posing an ingestion hazard. In addition, the products do not bear the required warnings. 

    Reese’s Law and the CPSC mandatory standard that implements it establish performance and warning label requirements for consumer products with button cell or coin batteries to protect children from life threatening ingestion. If a child swallows a button cell or coin battery, it can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns or death.

    CPSC issued a Notice of Violation to the seller, Hongkong Tianyu Electronic Commerce Co. Limited, dba Ausstin, of China, but the seller has not agreed to an acceptable recall. 

    The Sizhinai LED Tutu Skirts were sold on Amazon.com from November 2019 through April 2025 for about $25. The skirts were sold in pink with silver circles and stars on the outer layer. The battery compartment of the lights connected to the skirts contains two CR2032 lithium coin batteries. CPSC is aware that the skirts were also sold in the colors light purple, purple, yellow, rose red, red, royal blue, light blue, blue, light green, green, white and black. 

    These products were manufactured in China.

    CPSC urges consumers to stop using the LED Tutu Skirts immediately and dispose of them. Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. The coin batteries in the compartment of the products should be disposed of or recycled following local hazardous waste procedures. Do not sell or give away these hazardous LED Tutu Skirts.

    Sold At: The Sizhinai LED Tutu Skirts were sold on Amazon.com from November 2019 through April 2025 for about $25.

    Manufactured In: China

    If you experienced a safety incident with this product, report it to CPSC on  www.SaferProducts.gov.

    Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • Endless Pools Recalls Manual Retractable Pool Covers Due to Drowning and Entrapment Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death

    Recall Date: June 12, 2025

    Recall number: 25-339

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Manual Retractable Security Pool Covers

    Hazard: The recalled pool covers can leave a gap of more than 4.5 inches between the cover roller and the pool surface, when installed incorrectly by the installer. An improper installation can result in the covers not conforming to the voluntary industry standard, ASTM F-1346, posing drowning and entrapment hazards to children that could result in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Repair

    Consumer Contact: Endless Pools toll-free at 800-910-2714 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at poolhelp@endlesspools.com, or online at https://myendlesspool.com/s/support/product-recalls or https://myendlesspool.com/s/ and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Endless-Pools-Recalls-Manual-Retractable-Pool-Covers-Due-to-Drowning-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Death

    Recall Details

    Units: About 11,500 (In addition, about 480 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves Endless Pools Manual Retractable Security Pool Covers. The pool cover system includes a hand crank mechanism that allows the user to cover and uncover their custom Endless Pool. The covers were sold in various colors, including tan, black, gray, light blue and royal blue, and vary in sizes based on the customized size of the pools, from 8 feet to 16 feet wide.

    Remedy: Pool owners and operators should immediately contact Endless Pools for a free inspection and a free repair by an Endless Pools support services representative. Endless Pools will inspect the pool covers and send out a service representative to remedy any entrapment and drowning risks posed by improper installation. Pool owners and operators should not allow children to use or access the pool or pool cover unsupervised. Until the repair for the pool cover is completed, keep children away from the pool cover when closed. To prevent serious injury or death due to entrapment under the pool cover, do not allow anyone — especially children — to sit, stand, or jump on the pool cover at any time. Endless Pools is contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Endless Pools and authorized dealers nationwide and online at www.endlesspools.com from January 1994 through December 2024 for between $1,000 and $2,200.

    Manufacturer(s): Endless Pools, of Aston, Pennsylvania

    Manufactured In: United States

    Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • Bugaboo North America Recalls Giraffe High Chairs Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard

    Recall Date: June 12, 2025

    Recall number: 25-336

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Giraffe highchairs

    Hazard: The highchairs pose a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death to babies because the legs of the chair can detach from the frame if the screws connecting the legs are not properly tightened during assembly.

    Remedy: Repair

    Consumer Contact: Bugaboo Service Team toll-free at 800-460-2922 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT Friday, by email at service.us@bugaboo.com, or online at https://service.bugaboo.com/s/bugaboo-giraffe-recall-repair-kit-checker?language=en_US&Country=US or www.bugaboo.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Bugaboo-North-America-Recalls-Giraffe-High-Chairs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 18,280 (In addition, about 2,325 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves Bugaboo Giraffe highchairs. The highchairs measure about 30 inches tall, 21 inches wide and 23 inches long. The highchairs were sold in blue, black, natural wood/white, warm wood/gray and white with the item codes listed below. The item codes are located on the bottom of the seat.

    ColorItem Code
    Blue200008005
    Black200008004
    Neutral Wood/White200008002
    Warm Wood/Gray200008003
    White200008001

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled highchairs and contact Bugaboo to receive a free repair kit including an Allen key and new screws to install into the product’s legs. Bugaboo is contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 22 reports of the legs of the chair detaching, including 13 reports of minor injuries.

    Sold At: Nordstrom and other specialty stores nationwide and online at www.bugaboo.com and www.Amazon.com from May 2023 through April 2025 for about $380.

    Importer(s): Bugaboo North America Inc., of New York

    Manufactured In: Czech Republic

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  • CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using SoFree, Kudsq and Crayan Mattresses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire Hazard; Violations of the Federal Regulations for Mattresses; Sold on Amazon.com

    Product Safety Warning Date: May 22, 2025

    Product Safety Warning Number: 25-295

    Name of Product: 12-Inch SoFree, 12-Inch Kudsq and 10-Inch Crayan mattresses

    Hazard: The mattresses violate federal safety regulations and pose a risk of serious injury or death because they fail to contain a fire if ignited by an open flame. Mattresses can provide a significant amount of fuel to an existing fire, causing the fire to grow quickly. In addition, the mattresses do not have the required labeling.

    Consumer Action: CPSC urges consumers to stop using the mattresses immediately and dispose of them in accordance with local disposal requirements. Do not sell or give away these hazardous mattresses. If consumers are unable to immediately dispose of the mattresses, consumers should remove any potential ignition sources from the area around the mattress such as lighters, matches, candles, electric cords and/or space heaters.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2025/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-SoFree-Kudsq-and-Crayan-Mattresses-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Hazard-Violations-of-the-Federal-Regulations-for-Mattresses-Sold-on-Amazon-com

    Product Safety Warning Details

    Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using 12-Inch SoFree, 12-Inch Kudsq and 10-Inch Crayan mattresses. The mattresses violate federal safety regulations and pose a risk of serious injury or death because they fail to contain a fire if ignited by an open flame. Mattresses can provide a significant amount of fuel to an existing fire, causing the fire to grow quickly. In addition, the mattresses do not have the required labeling.

    CPSC issued a Notice of Violation to the importer, Comfort SCM Co. of Denver, Colorado. Comfort SCM Co. has not agreed to recall these mattresses or offer a remedy to consumers. 

    The 12-Inch SoFree, 12-Inch Kudsq and 10-Inch Crayan mattresses were sold online at Amazon.com from July 2023 through June 2024. The single-sided mattresses have a white knit top panel and the brand name “Sofree”, “Crayan” or “Kudsq” printed on the side panels. The mattresses are labeled with the size and “This Mattress is intended to be used without a foundation or with foundation(s) WG/P Foundation.” The mattresses were sold in queen size.

    These products were manufactured in Japan.

    CPSC urges consumers to stop using the mattresses immediately and dispose of them in accordance with local disposal requirements. Do not sell or give away these hazardous mattresses. If consumers are unable to immediately dispose of the mattresses, consumers should remove any potential ignition sources from the area around the mattress such as lighters, matches, candles, electric cords and/or space heaters. 

    If you experienced a safety incident with this product, report it to CPSC on  www.SaferProducts.gov.

    Sold At: The 12-Inch SoFree, 12-Inch Kudsq and 10-Inch Crayan mattresses were sold online at Amazon.com from July 2023 through June 2024.

    Importer(s): Comfort SCM Co. of Denver, Colorado

    Manufactured In:Japan

    Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.

    Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • Sivan Dressers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Multiple Violations of Federal Regulations for Clothing Storage Units; Sold on Wayfair.com by Anji Guyou Furniture

    Recall Date: May 22, 2025

    Recall number: 25-293

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Sivan Six-Drawer Double Dressers

    Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the performance requirements of the STURDY Act because they can tip over with fewer than 60 pounds applied horizontally, and the dressers also fail to meet the labeling requirements of the STURDY Act.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Anji Guyou Furniture by email at guyouproductrecall@163.com.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Sivan-Dressers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards

    Recall Details

    Units: About 170

    Description: This recall involves Sivan Dressers. The six-drawer double dressers measure approximately 31 inches tall, 47 inches wide and 16 inches deep. They were sold in natural oak and black colors. The model number Y-C51 is located on the packaging label.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dressers if they are not anchored to a wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Consumers can contact Anji Guyou Furniture for instructions on how to dispose of the dressers to receive a full refund. Consumers must email a photo showing disposal of the product to guyouproductrecall@163.com. Anji Guyou Furniture and Wayfair are also contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Wayfair.com from May 2024 through March 2025 for between $285 and $294.

    Retailer: Anji Guyou Furniture Co. Ltd., of China

    Manufactured In: China

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  • Macy’s Recalls Holiday Lane Infant Footed Pajamas Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Macy’s

    Recall Date: May 22, 2025

    Recall number: 25-291

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Holiday Lane Infant Footed Pajamas

    Hazard: The elastic on the pajamas’ ankles can be too tight and restrict blood circulation, posing an injury hazard.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Macy’s toll-free at 833-408-0501 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.  ET Monday through Friday, email at footedpajamas@realtimeresults.net, or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/footedpajamas or www.macys.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Macys-Recalls-Holiday-Lane-Infant-Footed-Pajamas-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-by-Macys

    Recall Details

    Units: About 16,300

    Description: This recall involves five different styles of Holiday Lane-branded infant footed pajamas. The cotton pajamas were sold in infant sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-9 months. “Holiday Lane” is printed on the pajamas’ neck label. The size and PID/Style numbers are printed on the care instruction tag located on the pajamas’ side seam:

    Product NamePID/Style Number
    Holiday Lane Infant Merry Mix It Cotton Matching Family Footed Pajama100189404
    Holiday Lane Infant Family Plaid Cotton Matching Family Footed Pajama100191005
    Holiday Lane Infant Winterton Plaid Cotton Matching Family Footed Pajama100189223
    Holiday Lane Infant Star Cotton Matching Family Footed Pajama100196695
    Holiday Lane Floral Cotton Matching Family Footed Pajama100180930

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pajamas, take them away from children and contact Macy’s for instructions on how to receive a refund. Consumers should not return the recalled pajamas to the stores. Consumers will be asked to fill out the recall form at https://www.recallrtr.com/footedpajamas. Once consumers fill out the recall form, they will be sent a pre-addressed, postage-paid envelope to return the footed pajamas free of charge. Macy’s will issue a $26.50 refund via check upon receipt of the recalled product. Macy’s is contacting all known purchasers directly.

    Incidents/Injuries: Macy’s has received four reports of the elastic being too tight on infants’ ankles, resulting in chafing, imprinting or restricting blood circulation.

    Sold At: Macy’s stores nationwide, including Macy’s Backstage, and online at www.macys.com from March 2024 through January 2025 for about $27.

    Importer(s): Macy’s Merchandising Group Inc., of New York

    Manufactured In: Vietnam

    Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic.  Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.

  • Primark Recalls DTR Plush Bag Stitch and DTR Plush Bag Angel Due to Choking and Ingestion Hazards

    Recall Date: May 22, 2025

    Recall number: 25-294

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: DTR Plush Bag Stitch and DTR Plush Bag Angel

    Hazard: The zipper pull on the back of the plush bags can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking and/or ingestion of the zipper pull.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Primark collect at 617-946-3236 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at Recall Notice DTR Plush Bag Stitch and DTR Plush Bag Angel or at www.primark.com and click on “Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information. 

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Primark-Recalls-DTR-Plush-Bag-Stitch-and-DTR-Plush-Bag-Angel-Due-to-Choking-and-Ingestion-Hazards

    Recall Details

    Units: About 2,900

    Description: This recall involves the DTR Plush Bag Stitch and DTR Plush Bag Angel. The Stitch plush bags were sold in blue and the Angel bags were sold in purple. The bags measure about 10 inches long and 8 inches wide, with a swing tag care label that hangs off the side of the bag.

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush bags away from children, stop using them and return them to a Primark store for a full refund in the form of the original payment.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Primark stores located in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois from March 2024 through October 2024 for about $6.

    Importer(s): Primark US Corp., of Boston, Massachusetts

    Manufactured In: China

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  • Nezmdi Infant Swings Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation Hazard; Multiple Federal Safety Violations; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Nezmdi

    Recall Date: May 22, 2025

    Recall number: 25-290

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Nezmdi Baby Swings

    Hazard: The swings pose a suffocation hazard and a risk of serious injury or death to babies, because they were marketed for infant sleep and have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees, in violation of the Safe Sleep for Babies Act. The swings also fail to meet the mandatory warning requirements under the swing regulations. In addition, the remote control included with the swings contains a lithium coin battery and is missing the required warnings and instructions for consumer products containing button cell and coin batteries under Reese’s Law.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumer Contact: Nezmdi via email at yingpengds@163.com.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Nezmdi-Infant-Swings-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Suffocation-Hazard-Multiple-Federal-Safety-Violations-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-Nezmdi

    Recall Details

    Units: About 1,420

    Description: 
    This recall involves Nezmdi-branded electric infant swings. They were sold in pink and have a white base with a black control panel, star and moon hanging plush toys, a pillow, a seat cover and a mosquito net with a canopy. They measure about 25.5 inches in length, 25.5 inches in width and 20.8 inches in height and come with a remote control and a USB cable. A leather patch with the brand “Nezmdi” is sewn onto the restraints. “Model Number: S0008” and “Baby Swing Chair” are printed on a label located under the seat. 

    Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled infant swings immediately and contact Nezmdi for a full refund. Consumers should send a photo of the swing cover cut in half with “Recalled” written with permanent marker on its base to yingpengds@163.com, and then dispose of the swing in accordance with state and local procedures. Nezmdi is contacting all known purchasers directly. Note: Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold Exclusively Online: Amazon.com from September 2024 through February 2025 for about $70.

    Importer(s): Ningboyingpengdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi/YingPengStore, dba Nezmdi, of China

    Manufactured In: China

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