Between birthdays, holidays and everydays, us moms are constantly sifting through piles of products, gadgets and gear for our kids. But sometimes it’s hard to take stock of what we bring in and every day recalls on products that touch our children’s lives come out. But no longer must we wait for the news to push out messages of a product’s recall, now we can proactively monitor product recalls with, a just-launched app for iPhone and iPod touch, Recalls Plus, which enables busy parents with ... continue reading...
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Confused About Product Recalls?
One thing I have noticed from the comments left by our readers is there is a lot of confusion regarding product recalls. Often different news organizations, blogs, the CPSC, and companies have conflicting information about recalls. From the peanut butter recall to lead in toys, parents are searching for information to keep their children safe and protected from dangerous products. Parents.com has just launched a Toy and Recall Finder where parents can discover and follow up on product recalls. ... continue reading...
Update: Toy Recalls and the CPSC
If you are like me, you are tired of hearing about toy recalls and the gross failures of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to protect our children; however, I feel it is important to stay updated on the information for my children's sakes. Recent news on the Thomas the Tank Engine recall settlement, Mattel's refusal to recall lead-tainted toys, and the impotent CPSC demonstrate that the problem of toy safety and international manufacturing has not gone away. The Impotent CPSC I ... continue reading...
Wooden Toy Recalls: More Thomas the Tank Engine
There have been a flurry of recalls yesterday and today, and although I planned to post on a different subject, I can't ignore the wooden toys included in the recall. I have always been such an advocate for wooden toys, that it breaks my heart to see lead in their paint.Wooden toy recalls:Additional Thomas and Friends (200,ooo) due to lead paint-All-Black Cargo Car, Toad vehicle with brake lever, Olive Green Sodor Cargo Box, Green Maple Tree Top and Green Signal Base AccessoriesGuidecraft ... continue reading...
ALERT: Wal-Mart Recalls Baby Bibs for DANGEROUS LEAD Content!
The nightmare of unsafe levels of lead in children's products continues. Now, Wal-Mart is recalling baby bibs sold under the name "Baby Connection." These bibs are cloth on the top, but they are backed with dangerous PVC vinyl. When you visit the Wal-Mart's recall page, you are greeted with this smiling man..what's up with that? Sorry, we exposed your child to dangerous levels of lead, but I am smuggly smiling at you. I don't shop at Wal-Mart, in fact, I hate the overconsumerism and sweat ... continue reading...
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