Published on August 29, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who get entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down.
Published on August 29, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The metal clasps on the handle of the accessory bags contain excessive levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.
Published on August 28, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
Yesterday, CPSC warned parents, caregivers and consumers to immediately stop using convertible "close-sleeper/bedside sleeper" bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa., due to a serious safety risk. Today, CPSC is announcing that six retailers have voluntarily agreed to recall the product and provide a refund or store credit to consumers who return the product to the store where purchased.
Published on August 28, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstring in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Published on August 28, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The wooden rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys contain small pieces including glued on mirrors and/or prisms that can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. The head of the ladybug puzzle pieces also poses a choking hazard.
Published on August 28, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The polariscopes can have a ground wire missing, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.
Published on August 28, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The internal heating element could overheat and drop molten metal through ventilation openings in the water dispenser’s base onto the countertop, posing a fire hazard. The internal heating element also poses a shock hazard to consumers who touch it through the vents.
Published on August 28, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers
Published on August 27, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to stop using convertible "close-sleeper/bedside sleeper" bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. CPSC has learned of two strangulation deaths in the co-sleeper bassinets.
Published on August 27, 2008 by ConsumerSafety Admin
The glass reflector can separate from the fixture and fall, posing a risk of injury to consumers below the fixture.