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recent recalls & product safety
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:00 GMT
One death and a serious brain injury reported. The crib and play yard tents can trap and strangle infants and toddlers if the dome portion inverts inside the product or if the tent becomes partially detached.
Tue, 15 May 2012 14:30:00 GMT
These boys' hoodies have drawstrings at the neck which can strangle a child.
Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT
Before you hit the road, look to see if your bike or bike accessory has been recalled.
Thu, 10 May 2012 18:15:00 GMT
Snaps on the children's jackets can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Thu, 10 May 2012 17:15:00 GMT
Three injuries reported after the folding step stools broke or collapsed unexpectedly while being used.
Thu, 10 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT
The L-shaped mounting straps can break and cause the rack to fall onto the front of the bicycle. The rider can lose control and fall.
Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT
A woman died and a man became a quadriplegic after the slide partly deflated while in use. Slides sold at Walmart and Toys R Us
Wed, 09 May 2012 15:30:00 GMT
The bassinet latches that attach the base to the frame can appear to be locked when they are unlocked. The bassinet can detach, fall and injure baby.
Wed, 09 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT
The netting surrounding these trampolines can break. Children can fall through the netting and be injured. Broken bones, back/neck injuries and bruises have been reported.
Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT
Boys' Jogging Suits have drawstrings at the waist that can get caught in small spaces or vehicle doors.
Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT
Drawstrings in the neck of these hooded sweatshirts can strangle children.
Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT
The drawstrings at the hood of these girls' sweatshirts can strangle children.
Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT
The drawstring in the hood of these girls' jackets can strangle children.
Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT
Sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Drawstrings can strangle kids.
Tue, 08 May 2012 13:45:00 GMT
The bolts attaching the top of the bar stool to the leg assembly can come loose, causing the seat to dislodge, resulting in a fall hazard.
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