Monday, February 6, 2012

Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Wind Tech Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

November 3, 2011 by  
Filed under Product Recalls

Short Summary: The jackets have retractable cords with toggles at the hood/neck area and at the waist, which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. Read the CPSC’s full release by clicking here. Baby Life Magazine posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from sources as a service to [...]

Dutailier Group Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment and Fall Hazards

November 2, 2011 by  
Filed under Product Recalls

Short Summary: The slats on the drop side can detach from the top and bottom rails creating a space between the slats. An infant or toddler’s body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Read the CPSC’s full release by [...]

Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards

November 2, 2011 by  
Filed under Product Recalls

Short Summary: The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children. Read the CPSC’s full release by clicking here. Baby Life Magazine posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from sources as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. [...]

Kiddieland Recalls Disney-branded Fairies Plastic Trikes Due to Laceration Hazard

November 1, 2011 by  
Filed under Product Recalls

Short Summary: The plastic fairy figures protrude from the top of the handle bar posing a laceration hazard if a child falls on them. Read the CPSC’s full release by clicking here. Baby Life Magazine posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from sources as a service to consumers, the media, [...]

Target Recall Children’s Frog Masks Due to Suffocation Hazard

October 21, 2011 by  
Filed under Product Recalls

Short Summary: The plush frog masks lack proper ventilation. When secured in place across a child’s face, it presents a suffocation hazard to the child. Read the CPSC’s full release by clicking here. Baby Life Magazine posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from sources as a service to consumers, the [...]

Guidecraft Recalls Twist ‘n Sort Toys Due to Choking Hazard

October 20, 2011 by  
Filed under Product Recalls

Short Summary: The small pegs on three of the four posts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Read the CPSC’s full release by clicking here. Baby Life Magazine posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from sources as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. [...]

LittleLife Baby Carriers Recalled by Lifemarque Due to Fall Hazard

October 20, 2011 by  
Filed under Product Recalls

Short Summary: The carriers were sold without bolts that attach the carrier’s main frame to the metal stand. Missing bolts cause the carrier to disconnect from the stand and fall backwards, posing a fall hazard to a child in the carrier. Read the CPSC’s full release by clicking here. Baby Life Magazine posts press releases [...]

Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Choking Hazard

October 11, 2011 by  
Filed under Product Recalls

Short Summary: The stroller canopy’s embroidered logo’s backing patch can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies and young children. Read the CPSC’s full release by clicking here. Baby Life Magazine posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from sources as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. [...]

IKEA Recalls Children’s Folding Tent Due to Laceration and Puncture Hazards

October 6, 2011 by  
Filed under Product Recalls

Short Summary: The steel wire frame of the tent can break, producing sharp wire ends that can protrude through the tent fabric, posing a laceration or puncture hazard. Read the CPSC’s full release by clicking here. Baby Life Magazine posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from sources as a service [...]

Yu Wei Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at jcpenney Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

October 5, 2011 by  
Filed under Product Recalls

Short Summary: The drop-side rails on the crib can malfunction, detach or unexpectedly fall down, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position. When this happens, a space is created into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child [...]

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