Category Archives: cpsc; safety warning

Magnet toys might be sold for adults, but they are injuring kids

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Kids In Danger
Today, Kids In Danger (KID) released an analysis of data from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that shows that high-powered magnets continue to be a safety risk to children. From toddlers to teens, children who swallow two or more magnets are at risk of developing serious injuries such as small holes in the stomach and intestines, intestinal blockage, blood poisoning, and even death. Removing magnets surgically often requires the repair ... Read more
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CPSC warns about high-powered magnets

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Kids In Danger
In 2005 Kenny died when he swallowed magnets that had fallen out unnoticed from his siblings' Magnetix building set. Over time these and other toys with small magnets were recalled and new toy standards were developed to address the hazard. Now toys cannot have magnetic components that can be swallowed, and craft and science kits for older children have to be clearly labeled with the risk. Even the brand new children’s jewelry standard has warnings ... Read more
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Sleep positioners, despite their dangers, still sold online

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Kids In Danger
In early 2002, 2 month old Andy died when he suffocated on the sleep positioner in his crib.  His parents joined with KID to alert parents to the dangers of these unnecessary products. Then, in April 2010, Preston died the same way.   In September 2010 the CPSC and FDA publicly warned against their use. The agencies are aware of at least 13 deaths involving this product -- bought by parents thinking it would keep their child safe.After the warning ... Read more
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CPSC warns against clip-on chair

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Kids In Danger
Friday, CPSC took the unusual step of issuing a unilateral warning about a product after the manufacturer refused to participate in a recall.  As their warning and video show, the phil&ted's metoo clip-on chair appears to pose a real danger to children.  The clamping system can fail, causing falls for the occupant. In addition, if just one clamp comes loose, the child's fingers can be lacerated or even amputated as the chair tilts down and catches ... Read more
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Wordless Wednesday: Stop using sleep positioners

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Kids In Danger
CPSC, FDA, AAP and KID all say -- don't use sleep positioners. They are an unnecessary risk and provide no safety protection. CPSC cited 12 deaths, including 2 this year, in issuing the warning. ... Read more
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CPSC, FDA issue warning on sleep positioners

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Kids In Danger
In January 2002, 8 week old Andy Sage died -- not from SIDS as the medical examiner thought at first, but from suffocating on a sleep positioner. Andy turned his head down toward the cushion of the positioning device and suffocated. Since that day his parents, Judy and Mark Sage, have worked tirelessly to alert others to this danger. You can read Andy's story in our Family Voices website.Judy joined the board of Kids In Danger, joined ASTM International ... Read more
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