Baby & Child Product Recall Alerts

Straight from the Consumer Product Safety Commission

The US Consumer Safety Product Commission (CSPC) alerts consumers to the latest product recalls and overall product safety.

The latest information on Infant/Child Product Recalls.

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US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls

Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard
2/3/10 9:30 AM
The orange tips located at the end of the toy guns' barrels, which are designed to distinguish them from real guns, can easily be removed from the barrels, posing a choking hazard to children.

Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard
2/2/10 9:15 AM
A cylindrical metal connector on a charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm, which is prohibited under federal law.

Children's Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by GTM Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard
2/2/10 9:15 AM
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (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.

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by New Mode Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard
2/2/10 9:15 AM
The children's sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (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.

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