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Children's Toy Companies Recall Products due to Excessive Lead Levels

Recently, Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. of Jacksonville, FL has recalled its Leisure Way pink-butterfly-themed children's camp chair and swings and…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Aug 05, 2016

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Files Administrative Complaints Regarding Two Children’s Products: High-Powered Magnets and Infant Recliners

Due to reports of injuries and deaths, and concerns for children's safety, this past month the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) filed Administrative Complaints…

Jan 01, 2013

CPSC Approves Strong New Crib Safety Standards as 2008 Federal Consumer Safety Legislation Bears More Fruit

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled more than 11 million dangerous cribs since 2007. Detaching drop-side rails were associated with at least…

Posted by SEO Admin on Jan 22, 2011

Crib, Nursery Injuries Up 21% in 2009 versus 2008

 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety (CPSC) this week announced that after decreasing from 2007 to 2008,toddlers were injureddue to defective cribs and other nursery items…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Nov 04, 2010

10 Million Fisher-Price Childrens Products Recalled Trikes, Infant Activity Centers, High Chairs and Toy Cars

One of the big news stories during the summer of 2007 wasMattel's recall of nearlyone million toys made in China because of lead paint. Other…

Oct 01, 2010

Whoda Thunk It?: Childrens Bounce Houses Contain Dangerous Lead Levels

Theyre a staple of toddlers birthday parties, childrens holiday parties and other seemingly carefree events. Your children take off their footwear and climb into the…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Aug 14, 2010

Pediatricians Urge The Extension of Choking Prevention Strategies from Toys to Food

When considering the risk of young children choking, thoughts tend to center more upon toys than upon food. But that can cause the risk of…

Posted by Levine & Slavit PLLC on Feb 23, 2010

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Reports Difficulties Enforcing Reduced Lead Level Limits in Childrens Toys

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008(CPSIA) directed the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to assess and report to the House and Senate…

Posted by SEO Admin on Feb 11, 2010

U.S. PIRG Releases Its 2009 Report of Toy Hazards And Launches Interactive Smart Phone Tool and Website For Shoppers

The 2009 Trouble in Toyland report is the 24th annual Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) survey of toy safety. This report provides safety guidelines for…

Posted by SEO Admin on Dec 09, 2009

Protect Your Children from Exposure to Lead Resulting From Home Renovation, Repair, and Painting Activities

Home renovation, repair, and painting activities cause elevated blood lead levels in children no doubt about it. A 1997 analysis conducted by the…

Posted by SEO Admin on Mar 03, 2009

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