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Representing KID at International Consumer Product Symposium
Posted on November 2, 2021By: Dev Gowda, Assistant Director Last week, I spoke at a plenary session at International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO)’s International Symposium with Sarah-Jane Dobson of Kennedys Law and Ian Moverly of Whirlpool, moderated by George Borlase of… Read More
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Spooky Season Tips for a Safe Halloween
Posted on October 28, 2021It’s Halloween on Sunday and here are some tips to keep your children safe and happy during this spooky season. Costumes might be the number one priority for kids (perhaps after candy). Drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children and… Read More
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Injuries Related to Some Products Rose During Pandemic, Even as Overall ER Visits Dropped
Posted on March 17, 2021New data shows an increase in emergency room (ER) treatment for certain product-related injuries such as button batteries, fireworks, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and skateboards during the pandemic. Although ER treatment for all product-related injuries decreased by 24%, perhaps due to… Read More
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Before you Hit the Snow, Some Sledding Safety Tips
Posted on January 26, 2021Winter is here! Sledding is fun for the whole family, whether you’re at a local hill or your neighborhood park. To prevent your child from getting injured, use the proper equipment to have a fun day in the snow. A… Read More
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In the Last Minutes of 2020, New Consumer Protections Were Passed
Posted on January 21, 2021Last month, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the National Defense Authorization Act, major government funding bills for the year, which included several provisions regarding consumer safety. Here’s a brief summary of what you need to know about how… Read More
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Shopping Safely While Buying Secondhand
Posted on October 27, 2020KID recently released a new study analyzing safe secondhand shopping and offering tips for buyers. Although the U.S. government made it unlawful to sell recalled products back in 2008, the threat of unknowingly purchasing such children’s products from a secondhand… Read More
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Tips for a Safe, Spooky, and Fun Halloween
Posted on October 21, 2020As the spooky season creeps upon us, it’s clear that Halloween will look quite different from previous years due to the pandemic. Although it may be difficult to participate in the usual festivities, check out our safety tips so your… Read More
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CPSC Releases Warning about use of Nursing Pillows for Infant Sleep
Posted on October 16, 2020The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently released a warning for parents against the use of nursing pillows for infant sleep due to suffocation risk. The agency continues to investigate infant deaths associated to pillow-like products and “lounging pads”… Read More
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A Long Way to Transparency: CPSC and Recalling Companies Lagging in Publicizing Recalls on Social Media
Posted on September 18, 2020The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and manufacturers of children’s products are still not using all methods available to spread awareness about recalls. Social media is a fairly simple and effective way companies and the CPSC can draw attention… Read More
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Virtual Talk with Journalists Rachel Rabkin Peachman and Stephanie Zimmermann on September 17
Posted on September 10, 2020Join KID on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 6pm Central / 7pm Eastern for our third Conversation with KID featuring journalists Rachel Rabkin Peachman of Consumer Reports and Stephanie Zimmermann of the Chicago Sun-Times. They have reported extensively about children’s… Read More