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Is Your Toyota Prius Safe?

As you probably know, Toyota has issued several major recalls recently. So far, one of the greenies favorite cars, the Prius, has not been involved in any of the major recalls, but owners of earlier models were advised to take out their floor mats to keep them from blocking the accelerator pedals. Should Prius owners be concerned for their safety? The Toyota Prius was first introduced to the U.S. consumers in 2001 after being released in Japan in 1997. There was much anticipation of this vehicle as it is a full hybrid electric car. So far, there have been over … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Week in Review: November 10th Through November 16th

Here is the Baby Blog week in review for November 10th through November 16th. November 10th Baby Blog Week in Review: November 3rd Through November 9th Has your little one been having fun with the leaves? My kids have, although I don’t expect the leaves to last must longer. Soon we will be moving on to Thanksgiving and the holiday season ahead. November 11th Protect Your Baby: Free DVD Your baby could be in danger in your own home. Baby proofing is so important, but some areas of baby proofing can be easily missed. Any experienced parent probably has at … Continue reading →

Household Product Recalls: IKEA and Maytag

The number of recalls on household products might surprise you and you might be rather shocked to learn the seriousness of some of them. Fortunately, many companies are diligent in announcing recalls and making fixes, replacements, or refunds available. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is also on the alert for dangers to consumers and offers an extensive list of recalls as well as information regarding how you can expect the situation to be remedied if you buy a faulty product, or how you can report a concern. IKEA Furniture While there has only been one reported injury, at least at … Continue reading →

Chicken Limbo Party Games Recalled After 23 Reports of Injuries

February 23, 2006 Release #06-096 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 245-0910 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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. Name of Product: Chicken Limbo Electronic Party Game Units: About 461,000 Manufacturer: Milton Bradley, of East Longmeadow, Mass. Hazard: The game’s two side poles do not fit into their bases properly making the game … Continue reading →

Baby Walkers Recalls/Liquid-Filled Teether Recall

Three brands of baby walkers are being recalled because they fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed by falling down stairs. Suntome Corp. Baby Walkers For more information about this recall, please visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06077.html Sold at toy stores from Mar. 2001 to Jan. 2006 for about $20. Call 888-786-8663 for more information. Bike Pro Inc. For more information about this recall, please visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06078.html Baby Walkers – Sold at independent discount stores from Jan. 2000 to Jan. 2006 for $18-$22. … Continue reading →

Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Musical Toy Chair Posing Strangulation Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Fisher-Price® today announced a voluntary recall of the Fisher-Price® Laugh & Learn™ Musical Learning Chair™. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Fisher-Price® Laugh & Learn™ Musical Learning Chair™ Units: About 614,000 Manufacturer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y. Hazard: A child can become lodged between the seatback and side table of the chair, possibly leading to an entrapment of the neck. This can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: Fisher-Price has received three reports of young children getting their necks lodged between the … Continue reading →

Hurley International Announce Recall of Boy’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Boy’s Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring Units: About 330 Manufacturer: Hurley International, of Costa Mesa, Calif. Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines (http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/208.pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings of upper garments such as jackets and sweatshirts. Incidents/Injuries: No incidents … Continue reading →

Children’s Books Recalls

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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. Name of Product: Children’s Books Units: About 41,000 Manufacturer: Advantage Publishers Group, of San Diego, Calif. Hazard: If the clear plastic container is removed from the book’s back cover or breaks, young children can access the beads in it. This poses a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: Advantage Publishers Group has received one report of a child accessing beads in the books’ clear plastic containers. No … Continue reading →

Maxim Enterprise Inc. Announces Recall of Mini Learning Cube Toy Sold at Target

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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. Name of Product: Little Tree Mini Learning Cube Units: About 12,000 Manufacturer/Importer: Maxim Enterprise Inc. of Lakeville, Mass. Importer/Distributor: Target of Minneapolis, Minn. Hazard: Small wooden pegs in the top corners of the toy can come loose posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: Target has received three reports of incidents including two reports of children mouthing pieces of the learning cube. In one incident, an … Continue reading →

Toy Recalls 1/26/06: Children’s Outerwear and Heater Sold in Wal-Mart

I will be posting these every week, or when I receive notice that something has been recalled. This will be a sort of informational bulletin for you to be aware of what products have been found to be unsafe. These two recalls are from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recall #1 Steve & Barry’s University Recalls Children’s Outerwear with Drawstring Strangulation Hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Steve & Barry’s University, today announced a voluntary recall of the Children’s Upper Outerwear with Drawstrings. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. … Continue reading →