Category: Children’s Products

In the News: November 8, 2021

Media Report: Listing Linked To Infant Deaths Found On Facebook Marketplace November 4, 2021, The Hill Recalled items associated with infant deaths are still being sold on Facebook Marketplace, according to reporting from USA Today. The outlet uncovered listings for more »

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In the News: November 1, 2021

Gree Appliance Companies Charged With Failure To Report Dangerous Dehumidifiers And Agrees To $91 Million Resolution October 29, 2021, Department of Justice, Justice News A Chinese appliance manufacturer and two of its subsidiaries have agreed to resolve criminal charges for more »

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In the News: October 25, 2021

Couple Sues Stroller Company After Death Of 1-Year-Old Daughter October 22, 2021, Springfield News Leader A Republic, MO couple is suing Baby Trend, Inc. — the makers of the Sit N’ Stand stroller — after they say their 14-month-old daughter, more »

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In the News: October 18, 2021

Family Grieves After 1-Yr-Old Strangles In Window Blind Cord October 4, 2021, ABC News 4 Christopher Elkins was playing with his sister. “The father went out of the room to switch laundry,” said his aunt. “And when he came back more »

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In the News: October 11, 2021

Alexander Hoehn-Saric Confirmed As New CPSC Chair October 8, 2021, National Law Review Alexander Hoehn-Saric, nominated by President Biden for both a seat on the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the chairmanship of that body, was confirmed by the Senate more »

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In the News: October 4, 2021

E-scooter, E-Bike And Hoverboard Injuries Up 70% During The Past 4 Years September 30, 2021, cpsc.gov Advance data from a soon-to-be-released CPSC report on hazard patterns associated with micromobility products says injuries and deaths continue to rise. There were more more »

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In the News: September 27, 2021

Boppy Recalls 3.3 Million Baby Pillows After 8 Infant Deaths September 23, 2021, NPR The Boppy Co., maker of nursing pillows, is recalling nearly 3.3 million of the newborn loungers, which have been linked to the death of 8 babies more »

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In the News: September 20, 2021

Parents And Caregivers Reminded Of CPSC Safe Sleep Guidance September 15, 2021, CPSC.gov Babies spend most of their time sleeping, so the Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging parents and caregivers to get “back to basics” to make sure that more »

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In the News: September 13, 2021

Adler Opposes Termination Of CPSC Rulemaking On Flammability Of Residential Upholstered Furniture September 8, 2021, CPSC.gov “I voted against accepting this recommendation…because I thought staff should continue its work to develop a good standard on upholstered furniture flammability. I continue more »

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In the News: September 6, 2021

Loungers And Nursing Pillows Linked To Recent Infant Deaths September 1, 2021, Consumer Reports 7 deaths are tied to loungers and nursing pillows made by Boppy, a maker of baby products, says a Consumer Reports analysis of government data. This more »

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