With the latest recalls, many parents are turning to handmade artisan toys and items made in nations with higher safety standards. As consumers, we have to ensure the toy companies are holding their factories to the highest standards. HABA toys and accessories are mostly made from cloth and wood and have an old world charm […]
Evenflo Car Seats Recalled
450,000 Evenflo car seat/carriers recalled (CNN) The Consumer Product Safety Commission, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Evenflo Company Inc. announced a recall of Evenflo EmbraceInfant car seat/carriers because of a malfunctioning handle Thursday. Evenflo said that when used in the carrier mode the handle can unexpectedly release, allowing the seat to rotate forward […]
CPSC Warns About Worn Vinyl Baby Bibs
CPSC Warns About Worn Vinyl Baby Bibs The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff today warned that there is a potential risk of lead exposure from baby bibs with cracked or peeling vinyl surfaces. This consumer alert applies only to used bibs that are worn or have deteriorated. The CPSC staff’s risk assessment concludes […]
Recalls – 5/3/07
Visit http://www.cpsc.gov/ for more information on these recalls. Payless ShoeSource Recalls Children’s Clog Shoes Due to Choking Hazard Name of product: Children’s Airwalk® Compel Shoes Hazard: Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Description: This recall involves Airwalk® Compel clog shoes sold in […]
Recall: Baby Trend Back Pack Carriers
Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Baby Trend announced a voluntary recall of Baby Trend Back Pack Carriers. Hazard: The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach, causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young […]
