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CPSC’s New Recall App
Posted on February 13, 2019There’s a new way to search for recalls online or on a smart phone or device. Early this week, CPSC released their new recall app. The app makes the search for recalled products easier and more accessible. This is a… Read More
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BOB Jogging Stroller “Information Campaign” to Help Secure Faulty Wheel Attachment
Posted on January 15, 2019Back in November, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) settled an administrative lawsuit with Britax Child Safety, Inc. involving BOB jogging strollers. KID noted in our previous blog and press release that the settlement was too weak and failed… Read More
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How does the government shutdown affect CPSC and product safety
Posted on January 4, 2019Unless you are a government employee or have one in the family, or need immediate services, you might think the government shutdown doesn’t have much impact on your family. But when it comes to product safety, as with many other things, the hidden… Read More
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CPSC & Britax Settlement is Bad News for Consumers
Posted on November 26, 2018KID is disappointed that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) settled an administrative lawsuit with Britax Child Safety, Inc. involving B.0.B. jogging strollers. The settlement is vastly too weak and fails to protect consumers. The CPSC filed the lawsuit… Read More
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Consumer Reports tests dressers under 30 inches
Posted on November 5, 2018Just because a dresser is lower than others, doesn’t mean it’s safer. A new article from Consumer Reports investigates a potentially lethal loophole in pre-market stability tests. According to the article, dressers sold in the United States that are 30… Read More
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#FamilyVoicesFriday — Kennedy’s Story
Posted on August 23, 2018This month marks the 10thanniversary of Kennedy’s death. Kennedy was killed in August 2008 when her neck became caught in an uncovered gap in the side of her bassinet. She was only 6 months old. Kennedy’s parents were only a… Read More
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Are recalled IKEA dressers the Lane chests of today?
Posted on August 16, 2018July 28, 2018 marked the second anniversary of the recall of millions of clothing storage units (dressers) from IKEA. A little over two weeks before this IKEA recall anniversary, the CPSC posted another recall re-announcement. This reannouncement was for the… Read More
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Landmark Product Safety Legislation Sees 10th Anniversary
Posted on August 9, 2018Between 1998 and 2007 unsafe children’s products led to over two-million child injuries, and hundreds of child deaths. This was because voluntary standards on children’s products were not protecting children, products weren’t required to be tested prior to sale and… Read More
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CPSC and new owner of the Lane Chest brand renew call to find recalled and deadly chests
Posted on July 11, 2018Note: As of 2023, United Furniture Industries (UFI) of Tupelo, Miss. is no longer administering the recall and replacement latches and locks are no longer available. KID urges families to remove the latch and drill holes in the back of… Read More
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Biggest Recalls of 2018 – So Far
Posted on July 3, 2018We’ve already seen a few dozen children’s product recalls in 2018. At this time of year, KID likes to highlight the biggest recalls of the year, so far. Checking your products for recalls regularly will protect your children from common… Read More