Child-related product recalls and safety news from CPSC
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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Baycreek Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996 CPSC, issued guidelines (which were incorporated in to an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Children's Hooded Jackets Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory Recalled by Franshaw Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996 CPSC, issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Weeplay Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard
The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Bobens Trading Recalls Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts With Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
The hooded zip 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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments such as sweatshirts and jackets.
Allreds Design Recalls Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled bracelets and pacifier clip clasps contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Pull Toys Recalled by Manhattan Group LLC Due to Choking and Aspiration Hazards
The toy has wooden components that can break or come loose, posing a choking/aspiration hazard to young children.
Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Tiny Love Recalls Wind Chime Toys Due to Puncture and Laceration Hazards
The wind chime toy can be pulled apart exposing sharp metal rods, posing puncture and laceration hazards to the baby.
Innovage LLC Recalls Discovery Kids Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
A defect in the lamp's printed circuit board can cause an electrical short, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Generation 2 Worldwide and "ChildESIGNS" Drop Side Crib Brands Recalled; Three Infant Deaths Reported
The crib's plastic hardware can break which can cause the drop side of the crib to detach from a corner of the crib. When the drop side detaches, it creates a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped. When a child is entrapped between the drop side and the crib mattress, it creates a risk of suffocation or strangulation. In addition, the crib's mattress support can detach from the crib frame, creating a hazardous space in which an infant or toddler could become entrapped and suffocate or strangle.
Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard
The orange tips located at the end of the toy guns' barrels, which are designed to distinguish them from real guns, can easily be removed from the barrels, posing a choking hazard to children.
Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard
A cylindrical metal connector on a charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm, which is prohibited under federal law.
Children's Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by GTM Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by New Mode Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard
The children's sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Children's Greeting Cards with Bracelets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint coating on the bracelets sold with greeting cards contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.
FAF Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to High Levels of Cadmium
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Regal Lager Announces Recall to Repair CYBEX Strollers; Risk of Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
RadioShack Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Horse Toy Figures Recalled by Blip Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint coating on the horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Boy's Three-Piece Santa Sets Recalled by Macy's Due to Choking Hazard
Loose buttons on the suit's jacket may easily detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.






