US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls Child-related product recalls and safety news from CPSC http://www.cpsc.gov en-us Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT pmargolies@cpsc.gov (Phil Margolies) Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets Recalled by Century 21 Promotions, Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10041.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10041.html Grand World Recalls "Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier mouth guard is too small, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10040.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10040.html Baby Hammocks Recalled by Three Sisters Toys Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10707.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10707.html Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10033.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10033.html Children's Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson's Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10032.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10032.html Adventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard The plastic coated lumber on the horizontal ladder (monkey bar/swing beam) can weaken over time due to rotting of the whitewood (spruce, pine and fir species), resulting in a fall hazard. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10029.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10029.html Halloween Flashlights Sold Exclusively at Target Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The flashlights can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10026.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10026.html Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10025.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10025.html Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10023.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10023.html Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10022.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10022.html CPSC Urges Parents and Caregivers to Stop Using "My Baby Soother" Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop providing "My Baby Soother" pacifiers to their children. The pacifiers were distributed by T & L Trading Corp., of Brooklyn, N.Y. The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards because the nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10021.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10021.html Flatware Recalled by Cambridge Silversmiths Due to Choking Hazard The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware's handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10018.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10018.html Wooden Toys Recalled by Daiso Due to Choking Hazard The toys have small parts that can break and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10005.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10005.html Daiso Recalls Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint and Phthalate Limits The surface paint on the balancing toys and zippers of the purses and pen cases contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint ban. The inflatable baseball bat toys contain excessive levels of DEHP, violating the federal phthalate standard. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10004.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10004.html Big Lots Stores, Inc. Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards The bunk beds' mattress support slats and side support railings can break, posing a risk of the bunk bed collapsing and a fall hazard to consumers. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09348.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09348.html