Archive for February, 2011

Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Strangulation Hazard

A drawstring on the stroller can get wrapped around a child’s neck, posing a strangulation hazard.

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admin on February 23rd 2011 in Recalls

IKEA Recalls to Repair Cribs Due to Mattress Support Collapse; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

The four bolts provided with some SNIGLAR cribs to secure the mattress support are not long enough. This can cause the mattress support to detach and collapse, creating a risk of entrapment and suffocation to a child in the crib.

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admin on February 17th 2011 in Recalls

Kristi G, SwimWays Corporation Recall Child Chairs Due To Fall Hazard

The chair can tip over, posing a fall hazard.

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admin on February 16th 2011 in Recalls

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Children’s Watches Due to Risk of Skin Irritation

Watch battery current interacting with nickel in the watch’s stainless steel back can cause skin irritation and/or burning sensations to children who are allergic to nickel.

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admin on February 16th 2011 in Recalls

Bassinets Recalled by Burlington Basket Company Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions and Warning Labels to be Provided to Consumers

If the cross-bracing rails are not fully locked into position, the bassinets can collapse causing the infant to fall to the floor or fall within the bassinet and suffer injuries.

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admin on February 16th 2011 in Recalls

Nurses Choice Recalls Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens Due to Choking Hazard

Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard

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admin on February 15th 2011 in Recalls

Two Strangulation Deaths Prompt Summer Infant to Recall Video Baby Monitors with Cords; Firm to Provide New On-Product Label & Instructions

The cords can present a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers if placed too close to a crib. Because of this serious strangulation risk, parents and caregivers should never place these and other corded cameras within three feet of a crib.

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admin on February 11th 2011 in Recalls

Rechargeable Batteries in Video Baby Monitors Recalled to Replace by Summer Infant Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us

The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

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admin on February 11th 2011 in Recalls

MIKI HOUSE USA Recalls Children’s Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard

The jackets contain drawstrings which pose strangulation and entrapment hazards to young children.

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admin on February 9th 2011 in Recalls

Escalade Sports Recalls Oasis Playsets Due to Fall Hazard

The swing seats on the playsets can crack and break in half, causing the user to fall to the ground.

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admin on February 8th 2011 in Recalls

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