The Lexington, Massachusetts-based Stride Rite Children’s Group has announced the recall of white or brown Joanna Girl’s Sandals between sizes 8.5 and 10.  7,500 of these sandals could suffer from an issue wherein detachment of a metal flower found on the shoes is a possibility.  If the wearer then attempts to swallow the flower, it would create a choking threat.  Six detachment incidents and 11 more loosening incidents have already been reported, but those thankfully did not lead to an injury.  Owners can get in touch with the company to receive a free envelope they can use to ship the shoes back to receive a replacement coupon.  The sandals were sold across the country between December 2011 and this past May.

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710 two piece pajama sets for children are being recalled by the Miami, Florida-based Vive La Fete.  Two different styles of cotton/polyester pajamas are impacted by the recall, which was issued because of the items’ inability to meet the standards for flammability set by the federal government.  Thus, exposure to an open flame could create a burn threat to the children wearing the pajamas.  No instances of such have been reported at this time, and to ensure that remains the case, the pajamas should not be worn and Vive La Fete should be contacted for recall instructions.  The pajamas were available around the country between September and January.

For more about the recall, click here.

The Seattle, Washington-based Zulily has announced the recall of girls’ and boys’ zip-up hoodies under the Deezo brand.  The products, which were available from the Zulily website between this past August and March, have a hood with a drawstring winding through it.  This brings the jackets and sweaters out of compliance with federal regulations that went into effect two years ago in order to reduce the threat of entrapment and strangulation.  The worry is that a child can be strangled by the aforementioned drawstring.  Thankfully, no such incidents have been reported among the 560 or so recalled products.  Parents can return the clothing for a refund or simply get rid of the drawstring.

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The recent situation that played out in Cleveland, Ohio has prompted a new report focused on safety tips which aim to prevent a child abduction.  Adults are first asked to take more of a vested interest in their community and to get to know their neighbors.  Parents should also speak to their kids about the steps to take to avoid danger, such as to not trust an adult that asks for a child’s help.  Kids should go for help and walk in the other direction when that happens.  If confronted by a stranger, children should also be taught that it’s alright to scream and generally be loud.  When your children begin to age and exhibit independence, make sure that if they go out with friends on their own that they stay in a group and immediately come home when their activity draws to a close.

For more tips, follow this link.

A report out of Salt Lake City examines the prevalence of cyclists whose actions along the roads put themselves and others in danger.  One particular threat that caused a local news station to examine the issue was occurrences wherein cyclists would fly past buses in the process of picking up kids.  Bus drivers attested to the fact that they have to keep kids on the bus longer if they see a bike approaching because of the danger.  A team decided to monitor the situation and watched as seven cyclists rode right past a stopped bus with lights flashing.  This issue has also come to the fore in San Francisco, where two pedestrians were reportedly killed by cyclists who didn’t acknowledge the directives of red lights.

Even during National Bicycle Safety Month, cyclists must take pains to obey the rules of the road.  Click here to learn more.

May is National Bike Safety Month, and as a result, numerous organizations across California and the entire country are enacting measures that aim to spread awareness about the importance of safety.  In the city of Lompoc, the local school district and police department will hold their 2nd Annual Bike Safety Rodeo.  Local kids are invited to drop by take part in skills courses that aim to enlighten them as to the proper riding maneuvers.  And as part of the Safe Routes to School program, any kid who watches a bicycle safety video at their school and then drops by the event will be entitled to a free helmet.

For more information, follow this link.

The New York, New York-based Children’s Apparel Network has initiated a recall on 9,200 Young Heart clothing sets for girls.  These three piece sets, which include black pants and shirt and a pink vest, were available online and around the country at a cost of $40 when they were on sale from September through the end of 2012.  The belt on the vest is in violation of federal regulations designed to eliminate the threat of an entanglement among children.  A kid could have the belt become stuck in something like an automobile door or similar small space that could pose a threat.  No such incidents have been made known at this time, and to continue that track record, parents are being asked to either separate the belt from the clothing or bring the set as a whole back for a refund.

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The Morton Grove, Illinois-based Land of Nod has announced the recall of handmade baby dolls named Eleanor, Hannah, Rose, Lila, and Clara.  These approximately foot-long dolls were available online and in Land of Nod retail outlets between this past October and March.  2,500 or so dolls are affected by the recall, which was initiated because a detachment of the dolls’ hands is possible.  A child could then choke on the detached hand.  Three loosening incidents and one full detachment situation have been reported, but they thankfully did not lead to an injury.  The dolls can be brought back for store credit.

To learn more about the recall, click here.

Gingham Bunny fork and spoon flatware for infants has been recalled by the Taunton, Massachusetts-based Reed and Barton Corporation because of a potential choking hazard.  The cutlery has a decorative bunny on the end, but the pink ears on this bunny apparently detach.  If the infant gets ahold of the pink coloring, he or she could face a potential ingestion or choking hazard.  One detachment incident has been reported at this point, but thankfully, that situation did not lead to an injury.  4,000 or so forks and spoons are affected, and each was available across the country from various gift shops and Reed and Barton stores between this past September and January.  The items should be brought back for a refund or replacement.

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Thousands of infant socks that were only available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in the first three months of this year have been recalled because of a potential choking hazard posed.  The Quebec-based Classic Characters issued the recall, which affects lime green socks that have a frog face and feet knitted onto the products.  Unfortunately, these frog appendages could fall off of the socks and lead to the child choking if he or she tries to swallow the item.  No instances of such have been reported at this point among the 5,000 or so pairs of socks being recalled, but nevertheless, parents are being told to take the socks away from their kids and bring them in to Cracker Barrel for a refund.

To learn more about the recall, click here.

The Centerville, Ohio-based Huffy Corporation has announced the recall of more than 5,000 20 inch Slider Tricycles of the 2012 model year.  These items, which were sold only at Toys R Us this past January and February, will be black and white and have a model number of 98682.  While a child is piloting the trike, there’s a chance that loosening of the handlebars can occur.  If this leads the kid to lose control, he or she could be injured.  Thankfully, no injuries have been reported at this time.  To ensure that continues, owners should take the tricycles away from their kids.  By getting in touch with Huffy, consumers can learn about how to get their money back.

For more about the recall, click here.

Numerous retailers have agreed to stop selling the high powered magnet sets known as Buckycubes and Buckyballs.  The Consumer Product Safety Commission has been attempting to get Maxfield & Oberton to issue a voluntary recall of these products, citing a potential injury hazard posed when more than one of the magnets is swallowed.  In such instances, the magnets can latch onto one another inside a person’s system, perforating internal organs and potentially requiring medical intervention to correct.  Because of this, sellers such as Barnes & Noble, Toys R Us, Brookstone, and more have each agreed to accept the return of the items.  Consumers should get in touch with the company they bought the magnets from to learn about recall instructions.

For more about the recall, click here.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 50 kids are backed into every single week because a vehicle operator didn’t see them standing there, and the parent is the responsible party in seven out of 10 of those incidents.  To get the government to start taking the threat more seriously, a coalition of legislators, safety advocates, and affected families held a news conference at the nation’s capitol yesterday.  They seek to bring attention to the Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act, which, when passed in 2008, sought to mandate rearview cameras in all new vehicles, but has since failed to come into being.  This is despite the support of numerous agencies and ever more fervent calls by lawmakers.  Perhaps the most urgent pleas came from parents impacted by such tragic circumstances.

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Hearts and Aubree’s baby socks have been recalled by Trumpette, a company based in Sacramento.  Around 33,000 pairs of socks are impacted by the recall, and each would have been sold across the country this past December, January, and February.  The socks, ranging between size 0 and 12 months, will have either a flower or bow on the toes.  Unfortunately, it’s possible for this section of the sock to come off, posing a potential choking threat if the child grabs ahold of it.  Parents can bring the socks back for a refund, but they might also elect to remove the bows and throw them out.  Eight detachment reports have been made, but no one was choked during these incidents.

For more about the recall, follow this link.

The results of the National Occupant Protection Use Survey have arrived from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and they do a decent job detailing the areas of safety in which society has improved as well as those sectors where work still needs to be done.  Researchers compiled results by observing 38,215 vehicles at 1,356 intersections across the country.  The good news is that seatbelt use is on the rise.  91% of kids younger than eight were shown to be buckled in, and 94% of kids in that same age range were in the backseat.  However, those parents not concerned about their own seatbelts tended not to buckle their kids in either.  67% of the people that didn’t buckle up also failed to secure their kids.   And when kids were riding in the front seat, which is a no-no among young children, they were only buckled in 72% of the time.

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If you plan on renovating your home any time soon, then you might want to make yourself aware of a new report from Consumer Reports.  The organization explains that such remodeling projects typically release dust and chips of paint that tend to carry heavy amounts of lead.  It’s thus recommended that all homes submit to a lead test with  a kit approved by the Environmental Protection Agency before renovations begin.  Consumers can also work with a licensed contractor who understands applicable laws pertaining to lead.  535,000 or so children between the ages one and five reportedly have levels of lead in their blood that are above what’s been deemed acceptable, but taking the necessary precautions might protect your own children.  Parents might also purchase a water filter to eliminate lead from drinking water.

To learn more about the threat, click here.

This week is National Window Safety Week, and Consumer Reports is doing its part to protect citizens by issuing a series of safety tips which aim to mitigate the danger.  The agency hopes that the tips can reduce the estimated 5,200 falls and 1,300-plus serious injuries which occur every single year because of an open window.  It’s recommended that parents with younger children always supervise kids around windows, especially in the spring time when they’re more likely to be open.  Furniture, including cribs, should be far enough away that a child won’t be tempted to climb, and parents might invest in window guards to further prevent injury.  Parents can also plant bushes beneath windowsills so that, in the event that a fall does occur, the impact will be somewhat cushioned.

For more tips, follow this link.

The American Canyon, California-based Dynacraft has announced the recall of 8,900 Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys under the Hot Wheels brand.  Affected models would have been produced on September 15, October 15, and December 1, as evidenced by a label on the toy’s underside.  These items are in danger of taking off without warning while the rider is onboard, potentially causing the person to fall off of the unit and get hurt.  17 instances of unintended acceleration have been reported at this point, but thankfully, those situations did not lead to any reported injuries.  Available across the country between November and February, the toys should have their batteries removed.  The items can be brought back for a refund.

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The Brooklyn, New York-based iCandy America has announced the recall of Liquorice and Fudge colored Cherry strollers with a telescopic folding frame.  Each one of the 830 potentially affected strollers was sold across the country between October 2009 and December of last year at a cost of around $400.  The aperture created between the stroller’s seat and bumper bar is sufficiently large so as to allow a child to slip through if not buckled properly.  If their head gets trapped, the child would be in danger of strangulation.  No such incidents have come to the company’s attention at this time.  Consumers are being asked to take away the bumper bar and contact the company.  iCandy has stated that the stroller can still be used in the interim.

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73,000 cribs sold only at JC Penney are being recalled by the Plano, Texas-based retailer.  The recall pertains to wooden drop-side cribs from PT Domusindo Perdana.  14 models are potentially affected by the defect, which could find the drop sides malfunctioning and falling down without a parent or guardian initiating the action.  This can pose a fall hazard, a suffocation hazard, or an entrapment hazard.  The problem becomes more apparent over the course of time.  No parents have reported an injury at this time, but there have been three detachment or malfunction reports.  The cribs should not be used.  Parents should instead speak with Modus Furniture International to make plans to receive a drop side immobilizer kit.  However, these will not be available until May.

To learn more about the recall, click here.