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US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls
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| Child-related product recalls and safety news from CPSC |
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Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard
The orange tips located at the end of the toy guns' barrels, which are designed to distinguish them from real guns, can easily be removed from the barrels, posing a choking hazard to children.
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Children's Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by GTM Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard
The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
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Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard
A cylindrical metal connector on a charm can contain levels of total lead in excess of 300 ppm, which is prohibited under federal law.
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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by New Mode Sportswear Due to Strangulation Hazard
The children's sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
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Children's Greeting Cards with Bracelets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint coating on the bracelets sold with greeting cards contain excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard.
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FAF Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to High Levels of Cadmium
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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Regal Lager Announces Recall to Repair CYBEX Strollers; Risk of Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
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Boy's Three-Piece Santa Sets Recalled by Macy's Due to Choking Hazard
Loose buttons on the suit's jacket may easily detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Horse Toy Figures Recalled by Blip Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The surface paint coating on the horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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RadioShack Recalls Knight Hawk Toy Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard
The battery housing under the helicopter canopy can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
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