More than a dozen deaths linked to baby slings prompt gov't warning The government warned Friday that those chic baby slings that hip moms and dads are sporting these days can be dangerous, even deadly for their little ones. The Consumer Product ...
In this product image provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a sample Therma Scarf imported by Telebrands Corp. of Fairfield, N.J., is shown. The scarves were recalled because the heat pack can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing ...
CPSC prepares warning about baby slings because of deaths The U.S. government is preparing a safety warning about baby slings — those popular and fashionable infant carriers that parents can sling around their chests to carry their baby. The concern: infants can ...
Despite scores of deaths, government has been slow to force safer designs for window blinds When 3-year-old Brandyn Coppedge became entangled on a window blind cord, it took less than a minute for the toddler to strangle. His father says the safety ...
This image provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, shows a roll-up blind that was recalled in December 2009 because its corded loop poses a strangulation hazard for children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said about 500 children have strangled on the ...
Government slaps hefty $2 million fine on Daiso for lead in toys, other alleged violations Federal regulators on Tuesday slapped a hefty $2 million fine on U.S. subsidiaries of Japanese retailer Daiso following accusations that they imported lead-tainted toys and dangerous children's ...
Fellowes is recalling about 1,000 climate control footrests. The footrest’s fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard. The recalled footrests are black and made of plastic. The Fellowes brand item #80309 can be ...
<div><p> Grand Trunk is recalling about 2,500 single and double Parachute hammocks. The hammock’s supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall and suffer injuries. </p><p>The firm has received nine incidents of hooks failing, resulting in bumps, bruises and/or scrapes. </p><p> ...
<div id="subtitle">Target will pay $600,000 civil penalty for importing and selling toys with lead paint</div><div><p>Target Corp. has agreed to pay a $600,000 civil penalty for importing and selling a variety of toys with high levels of lead paint on the surface.</p> ...
<div><p> Lamplight Farms is recalling about 720,000 flame guards for Clear-Vu torch fuel containers. The flame guards can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use, posing a fire hazard. </p><p>Lamplight has received 35 reports of the ...
