Health and Safety

Baby Matters Recalls Nap Nanny(r) Recliners Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; One Infant Death Reported

Children Product Recalls - Mon, 07/26/2010 - 04:40
Infants can partially fall or hang over the side of the Nap Nanny(r) even while the harness is in use. This situation can be worse if the Velcro(tm) straps, located inside the Nap Nanny(r) cover are not properly attached to the "D"-rings located on the foam, or if consumers are using the first generation model Nap Nanny(r) that was sold without "D"-rings.
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Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble

Children Product Recalls - Thu, 07/22/2010 - 06:00
The shades pose a strangulation risk to children.
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Pacifiers Recalled by Antonio Flores Due to Choking Hazard

Children Product Recalls - Tue, 07/20/2010 - 10:00
The pacifier fails to meet federal safety standards. The nipple can separate from the base easily, the pacifier handle is too long, the mouth guard is too small and there are no ventilation holes on the mouth guard. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
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Child's Death Prompts Recall to Repair Portable Playard Tent by Tots in Mind Due to Strangulation Hazard

Children Product Recalls - Thu, 07/15/2010 - 10:00
Clips that attach the tent to the top of the playard can break or be removed by a child. A child can lift the tent and become entrapped at the neck between the rigid playard frame and the metal base rod of the tent, posing a strangulation hazard.
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Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

Children Product Recalls - Wed, 07/14/2010 - 11:30
The cribs' drop-sides can detach when hardware breaks, creating a space into which a young child can become entrapped, which can lead to suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop side incidents also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
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Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium

Children Product Recalls - Tue, 07/13/2010 - 10:00
The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
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Daiso Recalls Children's Coin Purses and Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Children Product Recalls - Thu, 07/01/2010 - 07:00
The surface paint on the zippers of the coin purses and the clasps on the jewelry contain high levels of lead.
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Children's Jewelry Recalled by SmileMakers Due to High Levels of Cadmium

Children Product Recalls - Wed, 06/30/2010 - 10:30
The metal substrate in the jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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Youth Tiara Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Lead Exposure Hazard

Children Product Recalls - Thu, 06/24/2010 - 12:00
The tiara contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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Simmons Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

Children Product Recalls - Thu, 06/24/2010 - 04:00
The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
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Million Dollar Baby Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

Children Product Recalls - Thu, 06/24/2010 - 04:00
The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
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LaJobi Recalls to Repair Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

Children Product Recalls - Thu, 06/24/2010 - 04:00
The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
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Jardine Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

Children Product Recalls - Thu, 06/24/2010 - 04:00
The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
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Evenflo Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

Children Product Recalls - Thu, 06/24/2010 - 04:00
The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
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Delta Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

Children Product Recalls - Thu, 06/24/2010 - 04:00
The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear. In addition, the wooden stabilizer bars on some Delta drop-side and fixed-side cribs can be installed upside down, which puts extra stress on the crib and can cause the mattress platform to collapse, creating a gap in which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and posing a risk of strangulation or suffocation.
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Child Craft Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

Children Product Recalls - Thu, 06/24/2010 - 04:00
The drop-side hardware can fail, causing the drop-side to detach from the crib or fall to the dropped position. When the drop side detaches, even partially, it creates a space in which an infant or toddler can become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. Drop side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age related wear and tear. Additionally, when drop-side hardware fails and/or disengages, an infant or toddler can be injured by falling out of the crib.
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CPSC Announces Recall to Repair Child Craft Brand Stationary-Side Cribs with Dowel Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

Children Product Recalls - Thu, 06/24/2010 - 04:00
The cribs' stationary side can be assembled upside-down but still appear to be assembled correctly. If assembled upside-down, the crib side contains a hazardous five-inch gap at the top of the crib. Infants or toddlers can become entrapped in this gap, which can lead to entrapment, strangulation or other injuries.
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Baby Walkers Recalled by Suntech Enterprises Due to Fall Hazard

Children Product Recalls - Tue, 06/22/2010 - 08:00
The recalled walkers can fit through a standard doorway and fail to have sufficient stair-fall protection to prevent falls down stairs. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.
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Target Recalls Children's Belts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Children Product Recalls - Thu, 06/17/2010 - 10:00
The belt buckles contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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Regal Lager Recalls Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Children Product Recalls - Thu, 06/17/2010 - 08:00
A shoulder strap slider buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to babies.
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