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The H&M product, "Men's Clasp Beaded Bracelets", are recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) until further notice.  The clasp on the beaded bracelet contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban parameters. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. Please click for…
CPSC Urges Parents and Caregivers to Check Baby’s Sleep Space During Baby Safety Month; Shares Dos and Don’ts for Infant Sleep Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. – The annual Injuries and Deaths Associated with Nursery Products Among Children Younger Than Age Five report released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that risks…
The product, Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits, are recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) until further notice.  The water beads pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested. When ingested, the beads grow in size, which can cause intestinal obstruction.   Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product…
The product, Xingdetui Outdoor Kopobob Kids Multi-Purpose Helmets, is recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) until further notice.  CPSC tested the Kopobob kids multi-purpose helmets subject to this warning and determined the helmets failed to meet the federal safety standard.  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product…
The product, iCraves high chairs, are recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) until further notice.  They do not comply with federal safety standards for high chairs and for infant sleep products and pose a suffocation risk, as well as entrapment and fall hazards to infants. Washington D.C. - The high chairs fail to meet…
The product, "La-La-Me Organic Newborn Loungers", are recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) until further notice.  The loungers fail to meet the safety requirements of CPSC’s Infant Sleep Products Rule, creating an unsafe sleeping environment for infants.  The failures include not having a stand, and not meeting…
The product, "Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors", are recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) until further notice.  The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage. Click here to return to the Children and Family Health…
The product, "Children's Fishing Rods sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos", are recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) until further notice.  The fishing rods contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban parameters. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.…

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