Child-related product recalls and safety news from CPSC http://www.cpsc.gov en-us Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT pmargolies@cpsc.gov (Phil Margolies) 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Molded rubber pieces on the sole of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09344.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09344.html The recalled sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09767.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09767.html The recalled children's animal masks and pendants contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:30:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09338.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09338.html The stroller's restraint buckle could break or unlatch allowing the child or infant to fall out. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09334.html http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09334.html