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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
March 22, 2007 |
Infantino Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard The plastic slider on the fabric strap can break. This can cause the strap supporting the carrier to release and infants to fall out of the carrier. |
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
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
March 11, 2009 |
Infantino Recalls Infant Toys Due to Choking Hazard The infant toys have blue metallic fabric that can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
March 11, 2008 |
Ellaroo Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard The aluminum rings on the sling carriers can bend or break. This can cause the fabric to slip through the rings and infants to fall out of the carrier. |
U.S. CPSC
June 17, 2010 |
Regal Lager Recalls Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard A shoulder strap slider buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to babies. |
U.S. CPSC
August 23, 2005 |
ZoloWear Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings The stitching that attaches the webbing to the carrier/sling can break, posing a fall hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
September 14, 2004 |
Regal Lager Recall to Repair "Baby Bjorn" Infant Carriers The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby. |
U.S. CPSC
December 13, 2007 |
Infantino Recalls Infant Teethers Due to Choking Hazard The plastic nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
June 15, 2005 |
Wal-Mart Stores and Infantino Recall of Fun Frog Soft Gyms A cap on the wire supports inside the soft gym's upright arms can detach, allowing the wire to poke through the fabric. This poses a laceration and puncture hazard to babies. |
U.S. CPSC
April 22, 2008 |
Beco Baby Carrier Recalls "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby. |
U.S. CPSC
September 3, 2008 |
Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard The baby carrier's chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby. |
U.S. CPSC
March 27, 2007 |
Baby Trend Recalls Back Pack Carriers Due to Fall Hazard The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach, causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young children. |
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
January 15, 2009 |
Infantino Expands Recall of Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
November 21, 2002 |
Baby Trend Recall to Repair Infant Swings Sold at Toys R Us A screw on the swing's support arm can loosen or detach, causing the seat to separate and drop to one side. This presents a fall hazard to infants. |
U.S. CPSC
March 5, 2008 |
Infantino Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
February 11, 2011 |
Two Strangulation Deaths Prompt Summer Infant to Recall Video Baby Monitors with Cords; Firm to Provide New On-Product Label & Instructions The cords can present a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers if placed too close to a crib. |
U.S. CPSC
April 4, 2011 |
Infantino Recalls Toy Activity Trucks Due to Choking Hazard The plastic beads on the activity truck's bead runs can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
December 8, 2009 |
Infant Suffocation Deaths Prompt Recall of Amby Baby Motion Beds/Hammocks The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
July 3, 2007 |
Infantino Recalls Children's Toy Castles Due to Choking Hazard The plastic rod can come loose allowing the colored counting beads to slide off of the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
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 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
February 13, 2002 |
California Company Agrees To Pay $75,000 Fine For Failure To Report Infant Carrier Defect The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that MTS Products Inc., of Northridge, Calif., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $75,000 to settle allegations that the company failed to report serious defects with its infant carriers... |
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
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 |
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
May 10, 2007 |
Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Evenflo to Announce Recall of Embrace(TM) Infant Car Seat/Carriers When used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to rotate forward. When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
September 10, 2008 |
CPSC Focuses On Safety in the Nursery and Around the House for Baby Safety Month As parents prepare for a new baby with love and care, CPSC urges keeping safety in the mix. |
U.S. CPSC
September 5, 2002 |
Sweet Dreams...Safe Sleep For Babies CPSC, industry & safety groups mark Baby Safety Month with Safe Sleep Campaign. |
Entrepreneur
June 2004
April Pennington |
Crib Notes With her infant bedding and nursery designs, Wendy Bellissimo ushers in the newest additions with beauty and style. |
U.S. CPSC
November 27, 2002 |
Good Lad Apparel Recalls Infant Girls' Garment and Shoes Small, decorative items on the garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
February 11, 2011 |
Rechargeable Batteries in Video Baby Monitors Recalled to Replace by Summer Infant Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 22, 2010 |
CPSC and Child Safety Partners Launch National Education Campaign on Crib Safety For New and Expectant Parents Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released "Safe Sleep for Babies," a new crib safety video aimed at helping all new parents avoid suffocation, strangulation and entrapment risks in the sleep environment. CPSC also is announcing three new recalls of dangerous drop-side cribs. |
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
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. |
The Family Room
November 2000
Laurie Boucke |
Infant Potty Training It started out innocently enough. My third son was just 3 months old when something inside me said, "Not another bout of diapers, please!" I knew there had to be a better way than the conventional toilet training used with my first two sons... |
U.S. CPSC
November 8, 2007 |
Cribs Sold By Bassettbaby Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard: Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us The bolts connecting the top corners of the crib can come loose, creating a gap and posing a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard. |
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 24, 2009 |
CPSC Approves Final Rule on Registration Requirements For Durable Infant or Toddler Products This new rule affects 18 product categories. |
U.S. CPSC
April 17, 2002 |
CPSC Announces Recall Round-Up of Deadly Products Despite recall notices and public warnings, CPSC believes that many products with the potential to seriously injure or kill are still being used by consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
October 27, 2005 |
CPSC Logs Record Year For Recalls, Civil Penalties, and Reports of Dangerous Products CPSC obtained the voluntary recall of 397 consumer products in fiscal year 2005. This figure represents the highest number of recalls for the agency in 10 years and includes the highest annual total ever for products not covered by a mandatory safety standard. |
U.S. CPSC
September 8, 2009 |
CPSC Joins President Obama's Back-to-School Campaign As a new school year gets underway, President Obama launched a major back-to-school campaign today aimed at keeping kids in the classroom. |
U.S. CPSC
October 6, 2004 |
CPSC Targets Vulnerable, Hard-to-Reach Populations - Stratton Tells Congress About Toy and Child Product Safety Actions The CPSC chairman told the House Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection that agency continues to enforce standards, announce recalls, and prevent deaths and injuries from rising. |
The Family Room
Dawne Brooks |
Buying Baby's Layette on a Budget One of the first things you hear when you get pregnant is how expensive babies are.... |
U.S. CPSC
October 19, 2004 |
CPSC Corrects the Record on Consumer Reports Story Consumer Reports falsely asserted that it found 48 consumer products that violated CPSC safety standards. Based on an analysis of information from Consumers Union, CPSC technical experts have concluded that at least 34 of the products listed by Consumer Reports do not violate any CPSC standard. |
U.S. CPSC
August 10, 2011 |
Perfect Fitness to Pay $425,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Fall Injury Hazard with Exercise Equipment CPSC staff alleges that Perfect Fitness concluded in June 2008 that its exercise equipment was defective following re-testing of the handle design. |
