Saturday, July 31, 2010

Baby Matters Recalls Nap Nanny(r) Recliners Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; One Infant Death Reported

July 26, 2010 by Mom  
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Infants can partially fall or hang over the side of the Nap Nanny(r) even while the harness is in use. This situation can be worse if the Velcro(tm) straps, located inside the Nap Nanny(r) cover are not properly attached to the “D”-rings located on the foam, or if consumers are using the first generation [...]

Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble

July 22, 2010 by Mom  
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The shades pose a strangulation risk to children.
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Pacifiers Recalled by Antonio Flores Due to Choking Hazard

July 20, 2010 by Mom  
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The pacifier fails to meet federal safety standards. The nipple can separate from the base easily, the pacifier handle is too long, the mouth guard is too small and there are no ventilation holes on the mouth guard. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
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Child’s Death Prompts Recall to Repair Portable Playard Tent by Tots in Mind Due to Strangulation Hazard

July 15, 2010 by Mom  
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Clips that attach the tent to the top of the playard can break or be removed by a child. A child can lift the tent and become entrapped at the neck between the rigid playard frame and the metal base rod of the tent, posing a strangulation hazard.
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Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

July 14, 2010 by Mom  
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The cribs’ drop-sides can detach when hardware breaks, creating a space into which a young child can become entrapped, which can lead to suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop side incidents also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
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Tween Brands Recalls Children’s Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium

July 13, 2010 by Mom  
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The children’s metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
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Daiso Recalls Children’s Coin Purses and Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

July 1, 2010 by Mom  
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The surface paint on the zippers of the coin purses and the clasps on the jewelry contain high levels of lead.
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Children’s Jewelry Recalled by SmileMakers Due to High Levels of Cadmium

June 30, 2010 by Mom  
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The metal substrate in the jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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Youth Tiara Recalled by Wilton Industries Due to Lead Exposure Hazard

June 24, 2010 by Mom  
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The tiara contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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Simmons Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

June 24, 2010 by Mom  
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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. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents [...]

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