June 24, 2024 ECELS Warns of Water Bead Dangers for Children Healthy Child Care Pennsylvania’s Early Childhood Education Linkage System (ECELS) is advising parents and early child care providers about the possible dangers of water beads. Learn More Water beads are small, water-absorbing balls of super absorbent polymer that can grow 100 times their original size when exposed to water. They are often sold as toys, in craft kits, as sensory tools, or for use in gardens. Water beads can be deadly to babies and small children if ingested, leading to choking, internal injuries, and even death if left undetected. If the beads are inserted into ears, they can damage ear structure, causing hearing loss and surgery. The beads lead to thousands of emergency room visits every year, according to the ECELS. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges parents and caregivers to remove these products from any environment with children and for child care centers, camps, and schools to avoid these products entirely. Medical treatment should be sought immediately if a child has swallowed a water bead or inserted it into their ear or nose. More information on the beads can be found on the CPSC’s website.
April 30, 2024 April 2024 Recalls on Children’s Products Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls. Learn More Here is a list of April 2024 recalls for child-related products. The list was collected from the following federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning customers to stop using Randder Liquid Fuel Bottles due to a violation of the Children’s Gasoline Burn Prevention Act. The closure for the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of burns and poisoning. Gasaciods Children’s Helmets were recalled due to the risk of head injury in violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Bicycle Helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. Yoto Mini Speakers for Children were recalled because they can overheat and catch fire. The speakers pose burn and fire hazards to consumers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled Zazaba International’s Grao de Gente Baby Nests because they violate the safety requirements of CPSC’s Safety Standard for Infant Sleep Products. The nests pose a suffocation risk as well as fall and entrapment hazards to infants. Zazaba International’s Grao de Gente Crib Bumpers were also recalled in violation of the Federal Crib Bumper Ban. The cribs were found to pose a suffocation hazard. Padded crib bumpers are banned under the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021. Lovey & Grink Children’s Pajamas were recalled in violation of federal flammability regulations. The pajamas were found to pose a risk of burn injuries to children. Thule’s RideAlong Rear-Mounted Child Bike Seats were recalled because the harness padding can contain flame-retardant DecaBDE in excess of regulatory limits, posing a chemical hazard. DecaBDE can be toxic if ingested or if it comes into contact with skin or eyes. The FDA recalled Sammy’s Milk goat milk toddler formula because the product does not provide sufficient nutrition when used as an infant formula.
March 28, 2024 March 2024 Recalls on Children’s Products Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls. Learn More Here is a list of March 2024 recalls collected from the following major federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers to stop using Tuladuo Water Bead sets and Jangostor Water Beads. The CPSC warns of a chemical toxicity hazard, which is in violation of a federal ban of hazardous substances. Fisher-Price Little People Mickey and Friends Figures were recalled due to the heads of figures posing choking hazards to young children. Twenty Four Six Foods Happiness USA Roller Ball Candy was recalled. The candy’s rolling ball can dislodge from the product into a child’s mouth, posing a choking hazard. Fossil Group Bracelet sold with Skechers Jewelry Gift Sets were recalled due to high levels of lead and cadmium, which are toxic and can cause adverse health effects in children. Getallfun High-Powered Magnetic Ball sets were recalled due to ingestion hazard and failure to meet federal safety regulation for toy magnet sets. When swallowed, the magnets can become lodged in the digestive system. Jool Baby Infant Swings were recalled due to suffocation hazard in violation of federal safety regulations. High-Powered Magnetic Ball sets were recalled due to ingestion hazard in violation of federal safety regulations for toy magnet sets. TJX Children’s Brown Stretch Twill Pants sets were recalled due to choking hazard. Singles 3-in-1 High Chair and Booster Seats were recalled due to fall hazard in violation of federal safety regulations for high chairs and booster seats. Bubble Bear Crib Mattresses were recalled due to fire hazard for children in violation of federal safety regulations. The mattresses failed to meet flammability and labeling requirements. More Information For recall details, visit the links above or review the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration websites.
April 24, 2023 April Recalls on Children’s Products Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls. Learn More Here is a list of April recalls collected from the following major federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Rollerblade USA recalled Rollerblade® Fury Inline Skates and Rollerblade® Fury Brake Supports due to fall hazard. Lucky Global recalled Lelinta Multi-Purpose Kids Helmets due to risk of head injury. Sold exclusively on Walmart.com. Lil Anglers recalled Children’s Fishing Rods Sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos due to violation of federal lead content ban. Bagno Milano recalled Children’s Robes due to violation of federal flammability standards and burn hazard. NewCosplay recalled Children’s Sleepwear due to violation of federal flammability standards and burn hazard. Sold exclusively at Amazon.com. FunnyPaja recalled Children’s Bathrobes due to violation of federal flammability standards and burn hazard. Sold exclusively at Amazon.com. Arshiner recalled Children’s Nightgowns due to violation of federal flammability standards and burn hazard. Sold exclusively on Amazon.com. Goumi recalled Children’s Robes due to violation of federal flammability standards and burn hazard. IKEA recalled BLAVINGAD Fishing Games due to choking hazard. Monti Kids recalled Basket with Balls/Toys due to choking hazard. Jetson Electric Bikes recalled 42-Volt Rogue Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards due to fire hazard. Two deaths reported. Delta Enterprise Corp. recalled 2-in-1 Outdoor Kids Swings due to fall hazard. Cannondale recalled Tesoro Neo X Speed Electric Bicycles due to fall and injury hazards. Open Cycle recalled UP Ekar, UPPER Ekar, WIDE Ekar and MIND Ekar Bicycles due to crash hazard. Rico Perez Products, Inc. recalled 60-count bottles of Dr. Rico Perez Super Kids Colostrum Chewable Tablets due to undeclared milk allergen. More Information For recall details, visit the links above or review the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration websites.
February 28, 2022 February Recalls on Children’s Products Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls. About Here is a list of February recalls collected from the major federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Kelly Wynne Recalls Children’s Handbags Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 E-Tron GT vehicles because the center seat belt buckle wiring harness may obstruct access to the right rear seat lower child seat anchors, preventing a child seat from being properly secured. Bebe au Lait Recalls Wooden Teethers Due to Choking Hazard Lovevery Recalls Drinking Cup With Handle in The Inspector Play Kits Due to Choking Hazard Zeno Recalls Infant Walkers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards H&M Recalls Children’s Sleepwear Sets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard Valco Baby Recalls Snap Duo Trend Strollers Due to Fall Hazard Esme Recalls Children’s Sleepwear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard Stack Em’ Up Books Recalls Children’s Stackable Toys Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban and Lead Poisoning Hazard Children’s Nightgowns Recalled by AllMeInGeld Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com Games Workshop Recalls Koyo Bounca The Squig Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard Children’s Robes Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard; Imported by BAOPTEIL; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered infant formula due to Cronobacter and Salmonella bacteria More Information For recall details, visit the links above or review the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration websites.
