The Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with five retailers, has issued a recall of crib tents and play yard tents by Tots in Mind, Inc. The agencies and retailers are warning parents that infants and toddlers are “at risk of serious injury or death due to strangulation and entrapment hazards.” There have been 27 reports Read More

Philadelphia Eagles tackle Jason Peters will file a lawsuit against the company Roll-A-Bout, which makes a product marketed as an “alternative to crutches.” Peters was using the product as he recovered from a ruptured Achilles when it “failed and threw him off,” causing him to re-injure the tendon.  https://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/05/second-achilles-injury-to-eagles-jason-peters-brings-lawsuit/1#.T7J5TlIQqaA

Now that spring is here, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding consumers to check to see if their bicycles, bicycle components or accessories have been recalled before using them. Recalled bicycles, components and accessories can be dangerous and cause an accident, resulting in injury or even death. If you have a recalled Read More

This recall involves Class Club brand children’s letterman jackets. The 100% polyester jackets were sold in navy with white sleeves in sizes 2 to 3. A patch on the upper, right chest of the jacket reads “28 F Football Athlete State Champs.” Style number “F14CL112L” is printed on the back of the sewn-in size label Read More

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of more than 92,000 14-foot trampolines due to a defect in the netting surrounding the trampoline’s edge. Imported by Wal-Mart, the BouncePro trampolines have safety netting that can break, allowing children to fall off and be potentially injured. There have been 11 reports of injuries, including Read More

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have issued a recall of 1.6 million folding step stools due to a fall hazard. Imported by Kennedy International Inc., the agencies found the step stools can randomly break during use. The company has received at least 15 reports of stools breaking or cracking, and three reports Read More

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. and Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, NJ are announcing the recall of about 21,000 inflatable Banzai in-ground pool water slides. During use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become Read More

Spring has sprung. Warm weather means kids are playing outside and families are firing up their grills and working on the lawn. Before you use spring-related products this season, check to see if they have been recalled. It could save your family’s lives. You can find out more about these recalls at www.cpsc.gov.   https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12165/