Yearly Archives: 2012

In Memory of Danny

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Kids In Danger

In 1998, Danny was killed when a recalled portable crib collapsed around his neck at his licensed child care home.  KID is Danny’s legacy.  Today, KID has the same commitment to the cause we did when Danny first died. We … Continue reading →

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New injury data from CPSC on tip-overs and nursery products

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Kids In Danger

Lots of injury statistics coming out of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) this week. First, be sure and check out their new infographic. (PDF)  A child died every two weeks in 2011 from furniture, TV and appliance tip-overs.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby slings; cpsc; safety warning, bassinet, bathseats, car seat, children's product safety, cpsc, crib bumper pads, cribs, dropside cribs, drowning, injury data, juvenile products, nursery products, safe sleep, sleep positioner | Leave a comment

Help keep KID’s programs moving forward

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Kids In Danger

Children across all demographics need safe children’s products and safe surroundings, and it is KID’s mission to make that a reality through growth of our outreach programs, increasing visibility of KID’s mobile site that includes a truly useful recall search … Continue reading →

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CPSC takes action against makers of Nap Nanny, after 5 deaths

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Kids In Danger

Today, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) took strong action and issued an Administrative Complaint (PDF) against the manufacturer of Nap Nanny and Chill Infant Recliners, Baby Matters, LLC.  Kids In Danger, Consumers Union and Consumer Federation of America … Continue reading →

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New regulations and funding help CPSC keep kids safe

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Kids In Danger

More than 2 million dangerous toys were stopped at ports and kept from ending up on store shelves due to joint action by CPSC and the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2012.  In the past four years, since … Continue reading →

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