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U.S. CPSC May 20, 2010	CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Infant Bath Seats The federal standard for infant bath seats is the first mandatory standard issued by CPSC as required under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act for a range of infant and toddler durable products.
U.S. CPSC April 14, 2011	CPSC Approves New Mandatory Standard for Toddler Beds The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission unanimously approved a new mandatory standard to improve the safety of toddler beds.
U.S. CPSC May 27, 2010	CPSC Issues Final Mandatory Rule on Infant Baby Walkers The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to issue a final mandatory rule for infant walkers. The rule adopts the applicable voluntary industry standard, plus adds more stringent requirements.
U.S. CPSC December 17, 2010	CPSC Approves Strong New Crib Safety Standards To Ensure a Safe Sleep for Babies and Toddlers The federal crib standards had not been updated in nearly 30 years and these new rules are expected to usher in a safer generation of cribs.
U.S. CPSC March 22, 2005	Record Civil Penalty Levied Against Graco Children's Products CPSC has provisionally imposed a $4 million penalty against Graco Children's Products Inc., of Exton, Pa., for failing to inform the government in a timely manner about more than 12 million products that posed a danger to young children nationwide.
U.S. CPSC June 17, 2011	Only New, Safer Cribs will be Available for Consumer Purchase on June 28, 2011 In less than two weeks, a new generation of safer cribs will be for sale in retail stores across the country.
U.S. CPSC December 17, 2010	CPSC Approves Rule Establishing a Publicly Available Consumer Database for Reporting Product Safety Incidents Required by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, the database will allow consumers to go online to SaferProducts.gov and file a report telling CPSC about an incident with an unsafe product or potentially hazardous consumer product.
U.S. CPSC June 28, 2011	Safer Cribs for Babies Available Starting Today Retailers required to sell only cribs that meet CPSC's new crib standards.
U.S. CPSC July 14, 2010	CPSC Proposes New Rules for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Cribs The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to approve proposed new mandatory standards to address the hazards posed by full-size and non-full-size cribs.
U.S. CPSC June 2, 2010	Infant Death Prompts Recall of Ring Slings Made by Sprout Stuff Due to Suffocation Risk Sprout Stuff sold the recalled infant slings, which were made in the United States, directly to consumers between October 2006 and May 2007 for between $35 and $45.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2010	Simmons Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards 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.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2010	LaJobi Recalls to Repair Bonavita, Babi Italia and ISSI Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards 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.
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2010	Albee Baby Recalls C & T International/Sorelle Brand "Prescott" Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards These cribs are re-labeled fixed-sided Simplicity cribs that contain tubular metal mattress-support frames recalled in April 2010. The mattress support frames can bend or detach, causing part of the mattress to drop, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll
U.S. CPSC February 3, 2011	WARNING: Generation 2 Worldwide "SafetyCraft" Brand Drop-Side Cribs Pose Risks of Strangulation, Suffocation This hardware found on SafetyCraft drop-side cribs can fail and place infants and toddlers at risk of strangulation and suffocation.
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2010	CPSC Approves Final Rule on Guidelines for Mandatory Recall Notices The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission unanimously approved a new rule setting guidelines and requirements for information in mandatory recall notices.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2002	Dorel Juvenile Group Recall to Repair Infant Car Seats/Carriers When the seat is used as a carrier, the plastic handle can unexpectedly release from the carrying position. When this happens, an unrestrained infant can fall to the ground and suffer injuries...
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2010	Child Craft Drop-Side Cribs Recalled Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards The drop-side hardware can fail, causing the drop-side to detach from the crib or fall to the dropped position.
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2005	Lands' End Recall of Zipper Pulls on Children's Outer Wear The rubber zipper pull-tab can be bitten off and may pose a risk of choking to young children.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2001	Holiday Safety Alert This list identifies recalled children's products that are off store shelves but may still be lurking in attics, basements, toy boxes or closets.
U.S. CPSC August 6, 2009	CPSC Launches Resale Round-up Campaign to Keep Dangerous Recalled Products Out of Resale Stores and Off the Internet The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced its Top Ten list of recalled children's products as part of the agency's "Resale Round-up" campaign.
U.S. CPSC February 9, 2010	Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" Drop Side Crib Brands Recalled; Three Infant Deaths Reported CPSC is warning parents and caregivers who own these drop side cribs that infants and toddlers are at risk of serious injury or death due to strangulation and suffocation hazards presented by the cribs.
U.S. CPSC March 12, 2010	Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC Warning About Sling Carriers for Babies The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is advising parents and caregivers to be cautious when using infant slings for babies younger than four months of age.
U.S. CPSC May 24, 2011	Dream on Me Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation, Laceration, and Fall Hazards The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of this consumer product.
U.S. CPSC June 4, 2003	"Tiffany" and "Josephine" Crib Drop-Side Rails Recalled The slats on the drop-side rails can come loose or detach. A child's head can get caught in the space left by loose or missing slats, presenting an entrapment hazard. In addition, children can fall through the slat opening.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2010	Jardine Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards 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.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2010	Delta Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position
U.S. CPSC November 19, 2010	CPSC Educates New Parents on Safe Babywearing Infant suffocation deaths in slings prompt renewed effort to warn moms and dads
U.S. CPSC	Deaths Prompt CPSC, FDA Warning on Infant Sleep Positioners The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned consumers to stop using infant sleep positioners.
U.S. CPSC March 16, 2010	CPSC Approves Final Rule on Civil Penalty Factors The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to approve a final rule interpreting factors to be considered when seeking a civil penalty amount for knowing violations of CPSC laws.
U.S. CPSC June 25, 2003	Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. Recall of Infant Car Seats/Carriers When the seat is used as a carrier, the plastic handle locks can unexpectedly break or release from the carrying position, causing the seat to unlatch or flip forward. When this happens, an infant can fall to the ground and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC May 7, 2010	CPSC Issues Warning on Drop-Side Cribs As part of its commitment to ensure safe sleep for young children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is once again warning parents and caregivers about deadly hazards with drop-side cribs.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2008	Infant Death Prompts Recall To Repair 600,000 Drop Side Cribs By Delta Enterprise; Spring Peg Failure Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards The crib's drop side can detach when the spring peg is not engaged, which can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers.
U.S. CPSC December 18, 2008	CPSC & Target Announce New In-Store Recall Notification System Through the kiosk system, guests in Target stores will have easy access to notices of new or past recalls for all product categories and can print copies of safety and recall notices to take with them.
U.S. CPSC October 22, 2010	Victory Land Group Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at Kmart Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards The crib's drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop-side to detach from the crib, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation.
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U.S. CPSC January 28, 2011	Raynor Marketing Agrees to $390,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defective Office Chairs The settlement resolves CPSC staff allegations that Raynor Marketing Ltd. was aware of a defect involving office chairs it sold to consumers, as well incidents and injuries, yet the firm failed to report immediately to CPSC as required by federal law.
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2010	Simplicity Cribs Recalled by Retailers; Mattress-Support Collapse Can Cause Suffocation and Strangulation The U.S. CPSC is announcing the recall of all Simplicity full-size cribs with tubular metal mattress-support frames. These cribs pose a risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment, strangulation, suffocation and fall hazards to infants and toddlers.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2010	Million Dollar Baby Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards 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.
U.S. CPSC May 6, 2011	CPSC Alert: Consumers Urged To Stop Using phil&teds USA Clip-on Chairs Due To Serious Dangers Posed To Children The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns consumers that some "metoo" clip-on table top chairs, imported by phil&teds USA Inc., of Fort Collins, Colo. put young children at risk of serious injury due to multiple safety hazards.
U.S. CPSC October 22, 2010	Angel Line Recalls to Repair Longwood Forest Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards The crib's drop-side rail can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop-side to detach from the crib, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation.
U.S. CPSC March 22, 2005	Graco Children's Products Recall of Toddler Beds A child's arm, leg or foot can become entrapped between the slats in the guard rails or footboard. This can result in broken bones, sprains and other injuries to young children.
U.S. CPSC September 11, 2007	U.S. and Chinese Product Safety Agencies Announce Agreement To Improve The Safety of Imported Toys and Other Consumer Products The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced an agreement with its product safety counterparts in the Chinese government aimed at stopping the use of lead paint in the manufacture of toys and addressing other product safety issues.
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2010	Infantino Recalls to Replace SlingRider Baby Slings; Three Infant Deaths Reported The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif. are announcing a free replacement program for the Infantino "SlingRider" and "Wendy Bellissimo" infant slings.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2002	Campaign About the Hidden Hazards of Placing Babies in Adult Beds The national safety campaign encourages safe sleeping practices for babies. The campaign will be targeted to reach new and expectant parents, day care providers, hospitals and health departments...
U.S. CPSC August 31, 2005	Target Recall of Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries.
U.S. CPSC January 30, 2009	CPSC Grants One Year Stay of Testing and Certification Requirements for Certain Products The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted unanimously to issue a one year stay of enforcement for certain testing and certification requirements for manufacturers and importers of regulated products, including products intended for children 12 years old and younger.
U.S. CPSC February 28, 2008	Building Baby Safety From the Ground Up The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges parents and caregivers to add a safe sleep environment to the daily routine of placing baby to sleep.
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2009	Stork Craft Recalls More Than 500,000 Cribs; Mattress Support Bracket Failures Create Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation The metal support brackets used to support the crib mattress and mattress board can crack and break. When one or more support brackets break, the mattress can collapse and create a dangerous gap between the mattress and crib rails, in which a child can become entrapped and suffocate.
U.S. CPSC October 18, 2004	CPSC Invites Public Comments on Voluntary Standards Activities and Research Reports CPSC wants to open staff activities for public review and comment, making the agency more transparent and obtaining public input before CPSC staff positions are finalized.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2010	Seven Manufacturers Announce Recalls to Repair Cribs The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, with the cooperation of seven firms, is announcing voluntary recalls of more than two million cribs to address drop-side hazards and other hazards that affect the safety of young children.