NHTSA and Safe Kids Worldwide Announce New Partnership to Prevent Child Heatstroke Deaths in Hot Cars
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Safe Kids Worldwide today announced a new partnership focused on preventing child deaths from heat stroke in the United States. As part of this joint effort, the nation’s top auto safety agency and one of the country’s most vocal child safety organizations will Read More
Midsummer Drowning Checkup: 90 Child Drownings Nationwide since Memorial Day
New information released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign, shows that 90 children younger than 15 were reported to have drowned in swimming pools since Memorial Day. According to media reports, an additional 106 children of that age required emergency response for near-drowning incidents. These Read More
Samuel Lawrence Furniture Expands Recall of Sleigh Beds Due to Fall Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 2,400 full- and twin-sized bed frames imported by Samuel Lawrence Furniture. The agency said the hardware that supports the headboard can detach, posing a fall hazard. This is the second recall issued this year by the company; in June, the company recalled more than Read More
8,000 Little Jumpers Trampolines Recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of more than 8,000 Alex Little Jumpers Trampolines due to a fall hazard. The agency found that the handlebar on the trampolines can break suddenly, posing a fall risk for the user. There have been no reports of injuries. https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12226/
Battat Inc. Agrees to $400,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Children’s Magnetic Toy Sets
Battat Inc. has agreed to pay $400,000 in civil penalties to the Consumer Product Safety Commission for failing to report a defect in their children’s magnetic toy sets. The fines settle claims against the company over defects associated with the Magnabild Magnetic Building Sets. The company allegedly failed to promptly report defects to the CPSC, Read More
37,000 Old Navy Aqua Socks Recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have announced a recall of more than 37,000 pairs of Old Navy Toddler Aqua Socks due to a slip-and-fall hazard. According to the agencies, these specific aqua socks have “less traction when worn on wet or smooth surfaces such as hardwood or tile.” There have been two Read More
Chicco Polly High Chairs Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Chicco Polly High Read More
Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Dumbbells Due to Injury Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 17,000 Bowflex 1090 dumbbells due to an injury hazard. According to the agency, the weight selector dial on the weights can fail, causing plates to fall when the dumbbells are picked up. There have been three reports of injuries to users’ feet or legs associated Read More
West Marine Recalls Folding Deck Chairs Due to Collapse Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 1,200 folding deck chairs produced by West Marine Products Inc. The agency said the recall was issued after it was discovered the chairs could not support the advertised weight. There have been six reports of chairs collapsing, but no injuries occurred. https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12193/
73,000 Kia Rio Vehicles Recalled in US
Kia Motors has issued a recall of more than 73,000 Kia Rio vehicles, model years 2006-2008, due to a problem with the passenger-side airbags. The company said due to a malfunction with the system, the passenger air bag can malfunction and deploy when a small child is seated in the front seat. https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsummary.cfm?rcl_campaign_id=12V244000&prod_id=325641&moduletype=VEHICLE&make=KIA&model=RIO&veh_model_year=2008&searchtype=DrillDown