Last we spoke, I was having some reservations about the whole Santa thing. It was great to read your comments on that post; I’d had no idea other parents shared any of my doubts in that department. After considering all of your thoughts, Aaron and I officially decided to casually skip over Santa this year. And after finishing the last of our late-December work projects, we decided to get on with Christmas!
read more
Thu, 12/22/2011
Bugaboo
Babies “R” Us, Buy Buy Baby, Neiman Marcus, other department stores and independent juvenile stores, Bugaboo.com and other online retailers nationwide from December 2005 to July 2011 for about $45.
When the adapter is used on a stroller that also has a wheeled board accessory attached for transporting a standing toddler, and the car seat is positioned so the child faces forward, the car seat can disconnect from the adapter and fall.
About 64,000
Consumers should immediately stop using the adapter and contact Bugaboo for a free service kit and decals.
0
Bugaboo received one report of the car seat disconnecting from the adapter and stroller frame, causing a minor injury.
Tue, 03/01/2011
Baby Jogger
Juvenile products stores, mass merchandisers, and department stores nationwide and on the Web from January 2008 through July 2010 for about $100.
If the Jump Seat does not properly lock into place, the Jump Seat could disengage from the stroller allowing the child to fall out.
About 1,545 (U.S.) and about 450 (Canada)
Consumers should immediately stop using the Jump Seat and contact Baby Jogger to receive Jump Seat safety straps and assembly instructions.
Baby Jogger has received four reports of children falling from the seat, including reports of scrapes, bruises, cuts and one broken nose.
Wed, 08/11/2010
P. Graham Dunn
The wooden dowels can be installed at an angle, allowing the metal rattle inside to become exposed. This poses a serious choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact P. Graham Dunn to receive a full refund.
For additional information, contact P. Graham Dunn at (800) 828-5260 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.pgrahamdunn.com
The firm is aware of four incidents of the metal rattle becoming exposed. No injuries have been reported.
Thu, 12/03/2009
NTD Apparel
The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) (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.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to NTD Apparel for a full refund.
For additional information, contact NTD Apparel toll-free at (866) 317-3974 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
None reported.
Thu, 07/09/2009
C-Mrk
The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to C-Mrk for a full refund.
For additional information contact C-Mrk Inc. collect at (323) 826-6900 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Tuesday through Thursday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.oceancurrent.com
Tue, 06/12/2007
Kmart
The recalled earrings contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled earrings and return them to any Kmart store for a free replacement pair of earrings.
For additional information, contact Kmart at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit Kmart’s Web site at www.kmart.com
June 7, 2007
Creative Expressions has recalled about 43,100 paper party hats. The foil fringe at the bottom of the hat can detach and pose a choking hazard to children.
The recalled blue party hats have “1st” printed on the front and blue fringe glued to the bottom. They are cone-shaped and measure 6.5 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide. The hats were sold at party and discount department stores nationwide from February 2005 to May 2007 for about $4.
Consumers should immediately get rid of the hats and contact Creative Expressions for a full refund. For more information, call Creative Expressions at (800) 428-5017 between 8 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. CT, Monday to Friday, or visit www.ceg4party.com
To view this entire recall, including pictures, visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07208.html
Thu, 06/07/2007
Creative Expressions
Foil fringe glued to the bottom edge of the party hats can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should discard the hats immediately and contact Creative Expressions to receive a full refund.
For additional information, contact Creative Expressions at (800) 428-5017 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.ceg4party.com
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
About 40,000 cribs from Simplicity Inc. are being recalled because of entrapment and choking hazards. Incorrect assembly instructions packaged with the cribs can cause the drop side to disengage and trap the child. The metal locking pins on the drop side can also pop off, posing a choking hazard.
The recalled cribs are part of the Nursery-in-a-Box furniture set along with a changing table and clothing organizer. They come in cherry, white and natural colors. The recall includes model numbers 8910 and 8050 with serial numbers 3005 HY through 0806 HY, which can be found on an envelope permanently attached to the mattress support and a label on the bottom rail of the headboard. The cribs were sold at department stores and children’s product stores from August 2005 to May 2007 for about $200.
Consumers should immediately check if the drop side of the crib is correctly installed and securely fastened. Stop using the crib until it is assembled correctly. To receive correct assembly instructions and additional information, visit Simplicityforchildren.com
To view this entire recall, including pictures, visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07205.html.
Miss an alert? Check our Recall Archive of recalls.
Wed, 06/06/2007
Simplicity
The assembly instructions provided with the cribs incorrectly instruct consumers how to attach the crib’s drop side. If improperly installed, the drop side can disengage from the crib, posing fall and entrapment hazards for the child. Additionally, the metal locking pins on the drop side can pop off, presenting a choking hazard.
Consumers should immediately check the crib to make sure the drop side is securely fastened and correctly installed. Contact Simplicity to receive correct assembly instructions, or consumers can download the assembly instructions at the firm’s Web site, www.simplicityforchildren.com. Consumers can view a video on the firm’s Web site showing the proper assembly of the drop side. If the drop side is not properly installed, consumers should stop using the crib until it is assembled correctly.
CPSC is aware of an incident in which the crib’s drop side, which was installed upside down, fell from its upright position and the metal locking pins became dislodged. Simplicity received a report of wrong instructions being packaged with the crib.
May 30, 2007
Fisher-Price has recalled about 112,000 swings. Infants can get caught between the frame and the seat of the swing, resulting in cuts, bumps, bruises, and red marks.
The recalled Portable Rainforest Take Along Swings are about 23 inches high. They have a palm tree mobile and two plush toys hanging from the overhead bar, as well as two handles on the sides. The model numbers K7203, K7192 and K7195 are included in the recall (these can be found under the right handle of the swing). The swings were sold at discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from November 2006 to May 2007 for about $65.
Consumers should stop using the swings immediately. For instructions on receiving a voucher for a replacement product, contact Fisher-Price at (888) 303-5631 or visit www.service.mattel.com
To view this entire recall, including pictures, visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07197.html.
Wed, 05/30/2007
Fisher-Price
Infants can shift to one side of the swing and become caught between the frame and seat, posing an entrapment hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the swing and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to return it to receive a voucher for a replacement product.
For additional information, call Fisher-Price toll-free at (888) 303-5631 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.service.mattel.com
Fisher-Price has received 60 reports of the infants becoming entrapped, resulting in cuts, bumps, bruises and red marks.
