Safety Alerts

Six Retailers Announce Recall of Buckyballs and Buckycubes High-Powered Magnet Sets Due to Ingestion Hazard

US Consumer Product Safety Commision - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls - Friday April 12, 2013 1:30 PM
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Six-Retailers-Announce-Recall-of-Buckyballs-and-Buckycubes-High-Powered-Magnet-Sets/

The products contain defects in the design, warnings and instructions. Consumers should take the high-powered magnet sets and all associated individual magnets away from children and teenagers and contact the retailer for their remedy.


Carter's Recalls Infant Clothing with Zippers Due to Choking Hazard

US Consumer Product Safety Commision - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls - Thursday April 11, 2013 1:00 PM
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Carters-Recalls-Infant-Clothing-with-Zippers/

The zipper pull on eight styles of one-piece footed clothes for babies can detach. Brands affected are Baby B'gosh, Child of Mine made by Carter's or Just One You made by Carter's.


Baby Socks Recalled by Trumpette Due to Choking Hazard

US Consumer Product Safety Commision - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls - Wednesday April 10, 2013 11:00 AM
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Baby-Socks-Recalled-by-Trumpette/

The flowers and the bows on the baby socks can come off the Aubree 's and Hearts socks. TRUMPETTE is printed on the soles.


Dynacraft Recalls Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys Due to Fall Hazard

US Consumer Product Safety Commision - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls - Thursday April 4, 2013 2:30 PM
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Dynacraft-Recalls-Urban-Shredder-Ride-On-Toys/

The Urban Shredder ride-on toys can unexpectedly accelerate and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.


Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Midwest Trading Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

US Consumer Product Safety Commision - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls - Tuesday April 2, 2013 12:00 PM
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Remote-Controlled-Helicopters-Recalled-by-Midwest-Trading-Group/

The rechargeable battery in the Banshee three-channel helicopters can overheat and ignite the helicopter.