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Update on new crib requirements for childcare
Posted on March 21, 2012It’s 2012. By the end of this year, all cribs in child care and other public accommodations must meet the tough new standards adopted by the CPSC in December 2010. The new crib standards are the result of unspeakable tragedies and years of work to keep… Read More
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Action needed in Illinois: Support the statewide ban on crib bumpers
Posted on March 7, 2012Updated: Chicago’s landmark ban on the sale of crib bumper pads goes into effect this April. Now, the Illinois House is considering a similar measure, HB 4638, sponsored by Illinois Representative Emily McAsey of Romeoville. Thanks to the efforts of the… Read More
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Product safety stakeholders gather in Florida
Posted on March 2, 2012I just spent four days in Florida at the Annual International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) Symposium more than with 600 other stakeholders. This is the 19th year this group has convened to discuss product safety topics ranging… Read More
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Bobby’s story: a warning about recalled Graco Strollers
Posted on February 24, 2012Bobby’s grandmother recently shared his story on our Family Voices website. Bobby Dean died in 2007 when he was trapped between the seat and food tray of a Graco stroller. Graco finally recalled this product in 2010, but did not… Read More
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Consumer groups call on CPSC to take action on Bumbo Baby Seat
Posted on February 7, 2012Following a recall (for new labeling) in 2007 and a warning late last year as injuries persisted, five consumer groups including KID have called on CPSC to take further action on the Bumbo International Baby Seat, including a recall of… Read More
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Stroller recalled for fall hazard, also may pose strangulation hazard
Posted on February 6, 2012On Friday, CPSC announced the recall of Bumbleride strollers – the Indie and Indie Twin. At issue is the front wheel – it can break, causing a fall hazard. Bumbleride and CPSC report 36 incidents of the wheel breaking, with… Read More
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President Obama announces nominee for fifth CPSC Commissioner spot
Posted on January 24, 2012Today President Obama released a list of nominees to various positions, including the open spot on the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Here’s a brief bio of Marietta Robinson, the nominee. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more. Marietta S…. Read More
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Nursery products associated with 229+ emergency room visits each day
Posted on January 4, 2012In 2010, on average, almost 230 children under six visited emergency rooms each day because of injuries associated with nursery products – cribs, strollers, high chairs, etc – the very products bought to keep them safe. The CPSC recently released… Read More