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Wal-Mart Accused of Selling Dangerous Exercise Equipment
The national bargain retailer, Wal-Mart, is at the center of a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice and the Consumer Product Safety Commission for allegedly selling exercise equipment that it knew presented a danger to consumers.
cpsc • consumer product safety commission • sam's club east • sam's club west • wal-mart
The national bargain retailer, Wal-Mart, is at the center of a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice and the Consumer Product Safety Commission for allegedly selling exercise equipment that it knew presented a danger to consumers.
cpsc • consumer product safety commission • sam's club east • sam's club west • wal-mart
Lead Wicks in Candles Banned
Lead presents a serious health risk to children. And that is why this metal used in between 10 and 30 percent of candles sold in the United States to keep the wick straight, is being banned by the CPSC.
consumer products • children's health • candles • lead • lead poisoning
Lead presents a serious health risk to children. And that is why this metal used in between 10 and 30 percent of candles sold in the United States to keep the wick straight, is being banned by the CPSC.
consumer products • children's health • candles • lead • lead poisoning
Those Blazin' Wheels...
Fisher Price and the CPSC have reached an agreement related to alleged defects in Fisher Price's Power Wheels. And every parent should know what the alleged defect is...
fisher price • power wheels • motor powered toy cars • motor powered toy trucks • children's products
Fisher Price and the CPSC have reached an agreement related to alleged defects in Fisher Price's Power Wheels. And every parent should know what the alleged defect is...
fisher price • power wheels • motor powered toy cars • motor powered toy trucks • children's products
CPSC and DOJ reach agreement with ICON for reporting violations
In May, the CPSC and DOJ filed suit against ICON, an exercise equipment manufacturer, for failing to report serious injuries sustained on its glider machines. Now, in settling the lawsuit, ICON has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $500,000.
icon • wal-mart • cpsc • doj • department of justice
In May, the CPSC and DOJ filed suit against ICON, an exercise equipment manufacturer, for failing to report serious injuries sustained on its glider machines. Now, in settling the lawsuit, ICON has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $500,000.
icon • wal-mart • cpsc • doj • department of justice
Consumer and Product Safety Update
This article is an update on the latest consumer products recalls concerning toys. It also tells consumers where to find this information.
consumer • product • update • safety • recall
This article is an update on the latest consumer products recalls concerning toys. It also tells consumers where to find this information.
consumer • product • update • safety • recall
Is the Family Bed Dangerous?
A look at the new CPSC warning against putting babies to sleep on a adult bed, and safety tips for those who choose to sleep with their babies.
family bed • babies • co-sleeping • cpsc • sleep
A look at the new CPSC warning against putting babies to sleep on a adult bed, and safety tips for those who choose to sleep with their babies.
family bed • babies • co-sleeping • cpsc • sleep
Millions of Car Seats That Double as Infant Carriers Recalled
A joint investigation by two federal regulatory groups revealed that handles on the Joyride car seat/infant carrier could unexpectedly release, causing serious injuries to a child seated in the Joyride. The finding has prompted the manufacturer of the seat to announce a recall of all 3.4 million Joyrides produced.
car seat • infant carrier • cpsc • nhtsa • consumer product safety commission
A joint investigation by two federal regulatory groups revealed that handles on the Joyride car seat/infant carrier could unexpectedly release, causing serious injuries to a child seated in the Joyride. The finding has prompted the manufacturer of the seat to announce a recall of all 3.4 million Joyrides produced.
car seat • infant carrier • cpsc • nhtsa • consumer product safety commission
Child Drowning Statistics
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Center for Disease Control weigh in with statistics on the dangers of child drowning accidents.
child drowning statistics • incidence child drowning • risk for drowning under age • child drowning fatality • swimming pool drowning
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Center for Disease Control weigh in with statistics on the dangers of child drowning accidents.
child drowning statistics • incidence child drowning • risk for drowning under age • child drowning fatality • swimming pool drowning
Children's Books and the CPSIA
As the Feb. 10 deadline approaches, libraries and schools - as well as parents - are left wondering whether children's books are included in the list of banned products.
childrens books and cpsia • libraries and cpsia • does consumer product safety improvement act apply • what american library association says about cpsia • what cpsc says about childrens books
As the Feb. 10 deadline approaches, libraries and schools - as well as parents - are left wondering whether children's books are included in the list of banned products.
childrens books and cpsia • libraries and cpsia • does consumer product safety improvement act apply • what american library association says about cpsia • what cpsc says about childrens books
Federal Government Restricts Yard Sales
Under the guise of consumer protection, the government is now dictating what people can and cannot sell at a yard or garage sale, making them liable for dangerous goods
garage sale • yard sale • organizing • government regulation • reselling products
Under the guise of consumer protection, the government is now dictating what people can and cannot sell at a yard or garage sale, making them liable for dangerous goods
garage sale • yard sale • organizing • government regulation • reselling products
Virginia Grame Baker Act Worries Pool Operators
Pool operators are watching their budgets drown and worrying about large fines for violations of the Virginia Graeme Baker Act.
virginia graeme baker • virginia graham baker • pool and spa safety act • 2009 pool safety act • pool drains
Pool operators are watching their budgets drown and worrying about large fines for violations of the Virginia Graeme Baker Act.
virginia graeme baker • virginia graham baker • pool and spa safety act • 2009 pool safety act • pool drains
Largest Crib Recall in History
Learn more about the Storkcraft crib recalls and what owners of Storkcraft and/or Fisher Price cribs can do about their recalled cribs.
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Learn more about the Storkcraft crib recalls and what owners of Storkcraft and/or Fisher Price cribs can do about their recalled cribs.
storkcraft recall • stork craft recall • storkcraft crib recall • stork craft crib recall • crib recall
Are Crib Bumper Pads Safe?
A stroll through the aisles of Babies R Us reveals many adorable crib bedding sets. However, nursery bedding can pose a serious risk to infants.
crib bedding • crib bumper pads • bassinett • babies r us • nursery
A stroll through the aisles of Babies R Us reveals many adorable crib bedding sets. However, nursery bedding can pose a serious risk to infants.
crib bedding • crib bumper pads • bassinett • babies r us • nursery
Legal Issues for Ebayers and Other Secondhanders
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is working to prevent the sale of recalled products by private individuals, groups, and through online auctions.
recall roundup • u.s. consumer product safety commission • ebay sellers • consignment sellers • yard sales
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is working to prevent the sale of recalled products by private individuals, groups, and through online auctions.
recall roundup • u.s. consumer product safety commission • ebay sellers • consignment sellers • yard sales
Recall Information on Bobby Chupete Pacifiers
The Bobby Chupete pacifiers do not meet safety standards according to a recent report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
baby product • latest recall • pacifier is unsafe • bobby chupete • recall information
The Bobby Chupete pacifiers do not meet safety standards according to a recent report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
baby product • latest recall • pacifier is unsafe • bobby chupete • recall information
Health Canada Recalls Stork Craft Baby Cribs
Stork Craft Baby Manufacturing of Richmond, B.C., and Health Canada announced a recall affecting all cribs sold by the designer between May 2000 and January 12, 2009.
stork craft recall • baby crib recall • crib safety • infant safe sleeping • health canada crib recall
Stork Craft Baby Manufacturing of Richmond, B.C., and Health Canada announced a recall affecting all cribs sold by the designer between May 2000 and January 12, 2009.
stork craft recall • baby crib recall • crib safety • infant safe sleeping • health canada crib recall
Lead-Free Lunchboxes
In recent years, several school lunchboxes have tested positive lead. Learn how to select a safe, lead-free lunchbox as children head back to school.
lunchboxes • back to school supplies • vinyl lunchbox • best children's lunch boxes • lead-free lunch box
In recent years, several school lunchboxes have tested positive lead. Learn how to select a safe, lead-free lunchbox as children head back to school.
lunchboxes • back to school supplies • vinyl lunchbox • best children's lunch boxes • lead-free lunch box
The Risk of Overlying Babies While Cosleeping
The safety of cosleeping is a hot-button topic. One of the most common objections is that mothers will roll on their babies and suffocate them. What are the facts?
risk of overlying while cosleeping • cosleeping smothering • bedsharing safety • is it safe to sleep with baby • cpsc report on cosleeping
The safety of cosleeping is a hot-button topic. One of the most common objections is that mothers will roll on their babies and suffocate them. What are the facts?
risk of overlying while cosleeping • cosleeping smothering • bedsharing safety • is it safe to sleep with baby • cpsc report on cosleeping
Playground Safety
Summer is almost here - the time for kids to be out on the playground!! But playgrounds can be dangerous places for kids if yours doesn't meet new safety guidelines.
playgrounds • playground safety • guidelines • safety • safety news
Summer is almost here - the time for kids to be out on the playground!! But playgrounds can be dangerous places for kids if yours doesn't meet new safety guidelines.
playgrounds • playground safety • guidelines • safety • safety news
Crib Safety Tips
Tips on how to keep an infant safe while sleeping in a crib, prevent SIDS, and protect infants from strangulation and other mishaps in a baby bed, bassinette, or crib.
crib safety tips • how to keep infant safe while sleeping crib • prevent sids • mishaps baby bed • crib safety recommendations
Tips on how to keep an infant safe while sleeping in a crib, prevent SIDS, and protect infants from strangulation and other mishaps in a baby bed, bassinette, or crib.
crib safety tips • how to keep infant safe while sleeping crib • prevent sids • mishaps baby bed • crib safety recommendations
Understanding JPMA Certification
Does JPMA certification mean that a product must be of quality, manufactured with the highest safety standard in mind? Not necessarily.
juvenile products manufacturers association • jpma • seal of approval • jpma certified products • simplicity crib recall
Does JPMA certification mean that a product must be of quality, manufactured with the highest safety standard in mind? Not necessarily.
juvenile products manufacturers association • jpma • seal of approval • jpma certified products • simplicity crib recall
Soft Flexible Plastics May Present Risk of Cancer
A government study on the use of phthalates in toys has found that there is no serious risk of cancer or liver damage presented by by these products, but is that the end of the story?
phthalates • pvcs • dinp • cpsc • diisononyl phthalate
A government study on the use of phthalates in toys has found that there is no serious risk of cancer or liver damage presented by by these products, but is that the end of the story?
phthalates • pvcs • dinp • cpsc • diisononyl phthalate
The Effect of the New Toy Law on Thrift Stores
The CPSC issue a statement clarifying the requirements that the new toy law imposes on thrift and consignment stores.
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The CPSC issue a statement clarifying the requirements that the new toy law imposes on thrift and consignment stores.
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SIDS
What is SIDS, ways to reduce the risk, and helpful links.
babies • dying • die • infants • sids
What is SIDS, ways to reduce the risk, and helpful links.
babies • dying • die • infants • sids
Baby Sleep Safety Tips
Tips on how to keep an infant safe while sleeping, prevent SIDS, protect infant from choking, and important fire safety precautions for maximum baby sleep safety.
baby sleep safety tips • how to keep infant safe while sleeping • baby sleep safety • guidelines safe sleeping • prevent sids
Tips on how to keep an infant safe while sleeping, prevent SIDS, protect infant from choking, and important fire safety precautions for maximum baby sleep safety.
baby sleep safety tips • how to keep infant safe while sleeping • baby sleep safety • guidelines safe sleeping • prevent sids
Co-Sleeping Safety Tips
Tips on how to keep an infant safe while bed sharing with parents, prevent SIDS, protect infants from smothering, falling off, and other mishaps when co-sleeping.
co-sleeping safety tips • safe bed sharing • prevent sids • protect infant from co-sleeping mishaps • co-sleep safely with baby
Tips on how to keep an infant safe while bed sharing with parents, prevent SIDS, protect infants from smothering, falling off, and other mishaps when co-sleeping.
co-sleeping safety tips • safe bed sharing • prevent sids • protect infant from co-sleeping mishaps • co-sleep safely with baby
Environmental Forensics Tests Chinese Drywall
Homes built with drywall from China are suffering from problems with air quality and metal corrosion. Environmental forensic testing could identify the problem.
environmental forensics • chinese drywall • environmental chemistry • environmental science • analytical chemistry
Homes built with drywall from China are suffering from problems with air quality and metal corrosion. Environmental forensic testing could identify the problem.
environmental forensics • chinese drywall • environmental chemistry • environmental science • analytical chemistry
Holiday Gift-Giving and Decoration Tips
December is a wonderful time of the year. Adults look forward to parties, food and decorating the home with loved ones while children eagerly anticipate receiving toys.
holiday • gift-giving • toys • safety • consumer product safety commission
December is a wonderful time of the year. Adults look forward to parties, food and decorating the home with loved ones while children eagerly anticipate receiving toys.
holiday • gift-giving • toys • safety • consumer product safety commission
Shopping for Discount Baby Strollers
Shopping for a discount stroller? Here's how to make smart, safe picks when buying bargain baby strollers, jogging strollers, travel strollers, or double baby strollers.
discount baby stroller • double baby stroller • baby jogger stroller • baby jogging stroller • stroller
Shopping for a discount stroller? Here's how to make smart, safe picks when buying bargain baby strollers, jogging strollers, travel strollers, or double baby strollers.
discount baby stroller • double baby stroller • baby jogger stroller • baby jogging stroller • stroller
Toy Testing for Unsafe Levels of Chemicals
Consumer watchdog groups no longer have to depend on U.S. Government agencies to find out whether toys are contaminated by chemicals such as lead, cadmium and titanium.
testing chemical level toys • testing device consumer watchdog groups • lead in toys • lead testing device • toy watchdog groups
Consumer watchdog groups no longer have to depend on U.S. Government agencies to find out whether toys are contaminated by chemicals such as lead, cadmium and titanium.
testing chemical level toys • testing device consumer watchdog groups • lead in toys • lead testing device • toy watchdog groups
Don't Bite Those Nails--Especially if They're Polished!
A survey conducted by a nonprofit environmental group revealed that a large number of nail polishes contain phthalates—a chemical linked to birth defects.
phthalates • nail polish • nail hardener • ewg • environmental working group
A survey conducted by a nonprofit environmental group revealed that a large number of nail polishes contain phthalates—a chemical linked to birth defects.
phthalates • nail polish • nail hardener • ewg • environmental working group
Jelly Candies Present Choking Risks for Kids
The FDA is warning all parents: Don't let your kids eat gel candies with fruit centers. While the candies may seem harmless, the choking risk has caused three childhood deaths in the United States in the last two years, and additional deaths abroad.
candy • choking • fda • food and drug administration • cpsc
The FDA is warning all parents: Don't let your kids eat gel candies with fruit centers. While the candies may seem harmless, the choking risk has caused three childhood deaths in the United States in the last two years, and additional deaths abroad.
candy • choking • fda • food and drug administration • cpsc
12 Tips for Non-Toxic Toys
Since so many toys have been recalled over the last year, Consumer Reports share tips for buying safe toys for the holiday season.
toxic toys • consumer reports • safe toys • holiday season • lead paint
Since so many toys have been recalled over the last year, Consumer Reports share tips for buying safe toys for the holiday season.
toxic toys • consumer reports • safe toys • holiday season • lead paint
New Law Affecting Sale of Children's Products
Congress passed a law banning the sale of children's products without proof of testing for hazardous materials, effective February 10, 2009.
new law effecting the sale of children's products • buying and selling new and used products for kids • information about new law on children's products • who does the new law on children's products impact • congressional law passed about children's toys
Congress passed a law banning the sale of children's products without proof of testing for hazardous materials, effective February 10, 2009.
new law effecting the sale of children's products • buying and selling new and used products for kids • information about new law on children's products • who does the new law on children's products impact • congressional law passed about children's toys
Pool and Sun Safety Guide
If being at a pool drives you crazy because you want your kids to have fun, but you are constantly worried about their safety, here are some tips to help.
pool safety guide • sun safety guide • community pool • kids activities • kids outdoor activities
If being at a pool drives you crazy because you want your kids to have fun, but you are constantly worried about their safety, here are some tips to help.
pool safety guide • sun safety guide • community pool • kids activities • kids outdoor activities
Arthritis Caused by Toxins in Mattress Materials
Systemic poisoning induced via many avenues can result in a myriad of agonizing symptoms the average doctor has no way of determining, unless his patients can tell him.
consumer safety • toxic mattress bedding materials • chemical outgassing • breathing poisons • chemicals in fabric bedding
Systemic poisoning induced via many avenues can result in a myriad of agonizing symptoms the average doctor has no way of determining, unless his patients can tell him.
consumer safety • toxic mattress bedding materials • chemical outgassing • breathing poisons • chemicals in fabric bedding
Christmas Lights: Buy Safely, Save Money
Bargain hunting, shopping for the finest in outdoor lighting, or just looking for safe light sets? Buying Christmas lights can be easy - if you follow these buying tips.
christmas lights • holiday lights • bargain hunting • product safety • consumer product safety commission
Bargain hunting, shopping for the finest in outdoor lighting, or just looking for safe light sets? Buying Christmas lights can be easy - if you follow these buying tips.
christmas lights • holiday lights • bargain hunting • product safety • consumer product safety commission
Design Features of Best Lunch Boxes for Kids
A practical back to school supply that most every child needs is a lunch box. Before buying lunch boxes, parents should consider safety and quality issues.
lunch boxes • back to school • lead free lunch box • school supplies • cloth lunch bags
A practical back to school supply that most every child needs is a lunch box. Before buying lunch boxes, parents should consider safety and quality issues.
lunch boxes • back to school • lead free lunch box • school supplies • cloth lunch bags
Drop-Side Crib Ban Possible
After many recalls, injuries and deaths, crib makers signed a proposal this week that would ban drop-side cribs in the U.S.
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After many recalls, injuries and deaths, crib makers signed a proposal this week that would ban drop-side cribs in the U.S.
drop-side crib ban possible • manufacturers sign proposal to end production of s • incidents involving drop-side cribs • problem with drop-side cribs • what manufacturers are doing about drop-side cribs
How to Choose a Mountain Bike Helmet
Mountain Biking can be dangerous so wearing a cycling helmet is a necessity for maximum safety. Which one to choose depends on riding style so here's some advice.
mountain bike helmet • how to choose a mountain bike helmet • buying cycling helmets • off road riding • mountain biking
Mountain Biking can be dangerous so wearing a cycling helmet is a necessity for maximum safety. Which one to choose depends on riding style so here's some advice.
mountain bike helmet • how to choose a mountain bike helmet • buying cycling helmets • off road riding • mountain biking
Safety Tips for Baby Walkers
Parents who opt to use baby walkers despite warnings from healthcare and child safety experts should choose and use the equipment with extra care.
safety tips for baby walkers • using infant walker wisely • use baby walkers • baby walkers are dangerous • baby walkers meet safety standard
Parents who opt to use baby walkers despite warnings from healthcare and child safety experts should choose and use the equipment with extra care.
safety tips for baby walkers • using infant walker wisely • use baby walkers • baby walkers are dangerous • baby walkers meet safety standard
Some CPSIA Requirements Pushed Back One Year
Sellers of children's toys, children's crafts and kids' clothing get a reprieve from the Feb. 10 testing and certification deadline.
some cpsia requirements pushed back one year • rules for consumer product safety improvement act • what new cpsia deadline means for businesses • problems with cpsia • what is not covered under new cpsia deadline
Sellers of children's toys, children's crafts and kids' clothing get a reprieve from the Feb. 10 testing and certification deadline.
some cpsia requirements pushed back one year • rules for consumer product safety improvement act • what new cpsia deadline means for businesses • problems with cpsia • what is not covered under new cpsia deadline
The Dangers of Baby Walkers
Parents need to know the dangers and risks babies face when they move around in baby walkers.
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Parents need to know the dangers and risks babies face when they move around in baby walkers.
dangers of baby walkers • risks when using infant walker • move around in baby walkers • ban baby walkers • safety standards for baby walkers
Spring Safety: Bicycling
How to make sure your child is safe, and having fun, this summer.
bike • bicycle • girl • boy • helter
How to make sure your child is safe, and having fun, this summer.
bike • bicycle • girl • boy • helter
Children's Product Recalls
Three recent children's product recalls show the importance of being aware of recalls and knowing how to pick safe products and toys.
stork craft crib recall • bobby chupette pacifier recall • maclaren stroller recall • children's product recalls • toy safety
Three recent children's product recalls show the importance of being aware of recalls and knowing how to pick safe products and toys.
stork craft crib recall • bobby chupette pacifier recall • maclaren stroller recall • children's product recalls • toy safety
Make Home Repairs before Winter Storms Arrive
Winter weather can be brutal on a home that's not ready for freezing temperatures, ice & snow. Prepare ahead of time to avoid costly repairs and dangerous conditions.
make home repairs before winter • winter weather freezing temperatures • preparing a home for winter in the u.s. • preparations homeowners should make for winter • be prepared for winter storms
Winter weather can be brutal on a home that's not ready for freezing temperatures, ice & snow. Prepare ahead of time to avoid costly repairs and dangerous conditions.
make home repairs before winter • winter weather freezing temperatures • preparing a home for winter in the u.s. • preparations homeowners should make for winter • be prepared for winter storms
Graco Announce Recall of Infant Swings
Graco Children's Products, Inc., Elverson, PA, is providing new safety restraints for about 7 million infant swings made before November 1997. Find out how and where to go to get your free swing restraint upgrade.
baby swing • infant swing
Graco Children's Products, Inc., Elverson, PA, is providing new safety restraints for about 7 million infant swings made before November 1997. Find out how and where to go to get your free swing restraint upgrade.
baby swing • infant swing
The Family Bed: A Hot Bed for Debate
Our family's decision to bring our daughter into our bed. Co-sleeping is safe and beneficial for both baby and parents. How to Parent by instinct in a culture that wants to scare us into acting like "normal" families.
co-sleeping • family bed • natural parenting • attachment parenting • the family bed
Our family's decision to bring our daughter into our bed. Co-sleeping is safe and beneficial for both baby and parents. How to Parent by instinct in a culture that wants to scare us into acting like "normal" families.
co-sleeping • family bed • natural parenting • attachment parenting • the family bed
Imported Children's Cribs and Toys are Recalled
On November 23, 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the voluntary recall of more than 1.2 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs in the U.S.
crib • china • toys • phthalates • lead
On November 23, 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the voluntary recall of more than 1.2 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs in the U.S.
crib • china • toys • phthalates • lead
The 2009 Jump'n Jive Doorway Jumper is Recalled
Graco is issuing a recall on the Jump'n Jive Doorway Jumper because of a potential danger to infants. The concerns are based on finding of a critical design flaw.
graco recall • jump'n jive jumper recall • problem with jump'n jive • actions to take following a recall • doorway jumper
Graco is issuing a recall on the Jump'n Jive Doorway Jumper because of a potential danger to infants. The concerns are based on finding of a critical design flaw.
graco recall • jump'n jive jumper recall • problem with jump'n jive • actions to take following a recall • doorway jumper
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