There are many ways to stay on top of recent product recalls issued by the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC.) As a Smart Mama, it is your responsibility to be aware of products that are potentially dangerous in the home of your children. Easier said than done, when you’re a soccer mom with about a gazillion other important parenting matters consuming your days.
Over the coming weeks I will highlight the various ways
As Smart Mamas, staying on top of the latest Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) latest product recalls is essential. A few years ago I shared the story on how a parade toy that Tom bought for Isabella appeared on the CPSC list a month after attending the parade. It was scary to learn that this somewhat innocent looking toy could pose such a danger. Have you ever come a across a recalled product in your home?
This week the CPSC has recalled the following bicycle helmet. Review the information below that comes directly from the official CPSC posting.
Name of Product: Full-face bicycle helmets
Hazard: The plastic buckle that connects the chin straps can fail, causing the helmet to come off the wearer’s head. This poses a head injury hazard to riders in the event of a fall.
Description: This recall involves Bell Exodus full-face helmets with a …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from October 13 – October 19, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
Name of Product: Iron Lover’s benches
Hazard: The bench can tip over when only one person is seated on it. This could pose a fall hazard to consumers.
Description: The recalled metal two-seat bench is 51 inches long with SKU number 400051794482 printed on the price tag. The …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from October 6 – October 12, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
Name of Product: Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport Jogging Strollers
Hazard: The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from September 29 – October 5, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this! There’re
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
Name of Product: Black & Decker and Craftsman brand cordless electric lawnmowers
Hazard: The lawnmower’s motor and blade can unexpectedly turn on after the mower’s safety key is removed, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Removing the safety key is designed to keep this from occurring.
Description: …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from September 22 –28, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this! There’re
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
Name of Product: Electroluminescent night lights
Hazard: The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in risk of possible shock or fire.
Description: Two models of the night lights are being recalled. One model, Model No. 2019, is shaped like a house. The other, …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from September 15 –21, 2010.As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
Name of Product: Chuck E Cheese’s Light-up Rings and Star Glasses
Hazard: If crushed or pulled apart, the plastic casing can break into small pieces and possibly expose the batteries, posing an ingestion hazard to children. If ingested, the batteries may be damaging to either the stomach, intestine, …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from September 8 –14, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this! There’re
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
Name of Product: “Play With Your Veggies” toys
Hazard: The metal wire in the toy asparagus can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Description: This recall involves The Land of Nod toy vegetables sets made of felt wool. The toy set has six vegetables: radish, onion, asparagus, …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from September 1 –7, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
Name of Product: Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite ProT130 Notebook Computers
Hazard: The notebook computers can overheat at the notebook’s plug-in to the AC adapter, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Description: This recall involves certain Toshiba Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite Pro T130 notebook computer models. “Toshiba” is printed on the top of the notebook computer. The model name and …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from August 25 –31, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
Name of Product: Flat screen television wall mounts
Hazard: The elbow joint components on the wall mount’s arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television is adjusted. This could pose an injury hazard to a consumer.
Description: This recall involves the Sanus Vision Mount model LF228-B1 wall mounts and …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from August 18 – 24, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
1. Name of Product: THHN Electrical Wire
Hazard: While the actual electrical wire has “14 gauge” printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Description: This recall involves THNN electrical wire …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from August 11 –17, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
1. Name of Product: Wooden Toy Rattles
Hazard: 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.
Description: This recall involves a wooden toy rattle with light brown stain, eight wooden dowels and a gold-colored metal rattle inside. The toy rattle is circular in shape, measuring …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from August 4 – 10, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
1. Name of Product: Little People Play ‘n Go Campsite™
Hazard: The plastic Sonya Lee figure in the play set can break at the waist, exposing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Description: This recall involves the Little People Play ‘n Go Campsite. The seven-piece plastic play set includes …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from July 28 – August 3, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
Name of Product: Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas
Hazard: A plastic connector which attaches to the arm of the umbrella can break, causing the umbrella to collapse. This poses a risk of injury to the user.
Description: The recalled product is a 13-foot Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrella. The umbrella has tan or chocolate colored material, lights and a black supporting pole. The …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from July 21 –27, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
Name of Product: Bamboo Torches
Hazard: The fuel canister that holds the wick of the torch has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that poses a laceration hazard when consumers try to remove the wick.
Description: This recall involves bamboo torches that have a black metal canister with a smooth black metal lid. The torches are used to light outdoor …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from July 14 –20, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
1. Name of product: Power Clear 180 Single Stage Snow Blowers
Hazard: Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Description: This recall involves Toro® Power Clear 180 Single …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from July 7 –13, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
1. Name of product: Eastside Fix Bicycle Forks
Hazard: The bicycle’s front fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and posing a fall hazard to bicyclists.
Description: This recall involves Campus Cruisers’ Eastside Fix model bicycles. The single speed bicycle has an aluminum frame and fork. The bicycles were sold in royal …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from June 30 – July 6, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
1. Name of Product: Notebook computers
Hazard: The computers can overheat, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
Description: The recalled products are VPCF11 Series and VPCCW2 Series notebook computers. The computers are available in many colors and have VAIO on the front outside panel. The model numbers can be found on the bottom of the computers.
The following models are included:
VPCF11 …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued from June 23 – June 29, 2010.
Please note that the CPSC announced this week that, “U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), with the cooperation of seven firms, is announcing voluntary recalls of more than two million cribs to address drop-side hazards and other hazards that affect the safety of young children. The recalling firms are providing consumers with free repair kits to immobilize the drop sides or other remedies. Do not attempt to fix these cribs with homemade remedies.”
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov.
All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
1. Name of Product: Child Craft brand “Crib ‘N’ Double Bed” full size stationary-side cribs with dowel
Hazard: The cribs’ stationary side can be assembled upside-down but still appear to be assembled correctly. …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued between June 16 – June 22, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
1. Name of Product: Infant onesies and rompers
Hazard: Snaps on the onesies and rompers can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Description: The onesies and rompers were sold in eight colors and prints: eggplant with kiwi green binding, floral print with eggplant binding, kiwi green with eggplant …
These are the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls that have been issued between June 9 – June 15, 2010.
Although not seen this week, a common CPSC recall includes sweatshirts that contain drawstrings around the neck. Please be aware:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
1. Name of Product: GE Front-Load Washing Machines
Hazard: A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Description: This …
These are the CPSC recalls issued between June 3 – June 8, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
1. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Sprout Stuff, of Austin, Texas, is announcing the recall of about 40 Sprout Stuff infant ring slings. CPSC advises consumers to immediately stop using these slings due to a risk of suffocation to infants.
CPSC and Sprout Stuff are aware of one report of a death of a 10-day-old boy in the …
These are the CPSC recalls issued between May 26 – June 1, 2010.
As a reminder:
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 in the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Be sure to check old hand-me-downs for this!
You can find even more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below on CPSC.gov. All information below comes directly from the CPSC website.
Name of Product: Boys’ Hooded Jackets
Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Description: This recall involves boys’ hooded jackets with drawstrings that are blue suede on the outside and have fur lining on the inside. “Hind Leather” is printed on the tag on the back of the neck. They were sold in sizes …
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