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Seven Manufacturers Announce Recalls to Repair Cribs to Address Entrapment, Suffocation, and Fall Hazards
Key Words: Childcraft, Delta, Evenflo, Jardine, LaJobi, Million Dollar Baby, Simmons
Description: Several crib manufacturers are recalling drop-side cribs due to several safety hazards. Do not attempt to fix these with homemade remedies. HTML updated on 06/24/10 -
Blacksmith Brands Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall Of Four PediaCare Children's Products
Key Words: medicine
Description: Although no sicknesses have been reported, four PediaCare products are being recalled as a precautionary measure. Check out the website for specific UPCs. HTML updated on 06/02/10 -
Step2® Recalls to Repair Riding Toys Due to Risk of Injury
Key Words: walk, car, push
Description: The handle can detach from the buggy, posing risk of injury to the child. HTML updated on 05/12/10 -
C&T International/Sorelle Recalls Cribs Due to Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards
Key Words: trap, mattress, safety
Description: About 170,000 drop-side cribs are being recalled due to strangulation or suffocation when the hardware fails. HTML updated on 05/07/10 -
McNeil Product Recall
Key Words: cold, medicine, allergies
Description: Many Children's Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl products being voluntarily recalled. HTML updated on 05/04/10 -
Gap Recalls Baby Swimsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard
Key Words: O-ring, summer, pool, bathing
Description: Gap recalls halter swimsuits due to risk of strangulation. HTML updated on 05/03/10 -
Simplicity Cribs Recalled by Retailers; Mattress-Support Collapse Can Cause Suffocation and Strangulation
Key Words: SFCA, Inc., drop-side
Description: Simplicity cribs are being recalled due to reports of the mattress-frame bending and trapping children. HTML updated on 04/29/10 -
Graco-Branded Drop Side Cribs Made by LaJobi Recalled Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
Key Words: drop-side
Description: 217,000 Graco-branded cribs are being recalled due to hardware failure. HTML updated on 04/29/10 -
ODH Announces New Effort to Improve Infant Immunization Rates
Key Words: life expectancy, health, shots, vaccine, urban
Description: The Ohio Department of Health has announced plans to release $330,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 (ARRA) funding to raise immunization rates among infants and toddlers residing in Ohio's metropolitan areas. PDF - 42 kB updated on 04/12/10 -
Gund Recalls to Replace Baby Books Due to Choking Hazard
Key Words: paperboard
Description: Around 15,000 Gund books are being recalled because the Styrofoam can detach, causing a choking hazard for babies. HTML updated on 04/07/10 -
Evenflo Recalls Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates Due to Fall Hazard
Key Words: stairs, hazard
Description: 150,000 Evenflo gates are being recalled because slats detach, putting children at risk for falling down the stairs. HTML updated on 03/29/10 -
Infantino Recalls to Replace SlingRider Baby Slings; Three Infant Deaths Reported
Key Words: suffocate, risk, hazard
Description: One million of these "SlingRiders" were sold at various retailers including Walmart and Babies "R" Us between 2003 and 2010. If you have one of the affected models, immediately stop use and follow the instructions to have it replaced. HTML updated on 03/24/10 -
ODH Immunization Update
Key Words: varicella, tetanus, diptheria, pertussis, Tdap, booster, shot
Description: Ohio has updated its immunization requirements for children going into Kindergarten and 7th grade for the 2010-2011 school year. A second dose of the chickenpox vaccine is required for Kindergarten entry as is having the final dose of the polio vaccine administered prior to entry. PDF - 66.5 kB updated on 03/22/10 -
Graco 2010 Harmony Highchair Recall
Key Words: crib, sleep, back, Kicks Count, grief, support
Description: Graco is recalling 1.2 million high chairs sold in the United States and 35,000 sold in Canada. The front legs can become unstable or break unexpectedly. For information on the model numbers affected and steps to repair the chairs, visit Graco's website. HTML updated on 03/19/10 -
Holiday-Themed Bracelet Recall
Key Words: bite size, choke
Description: Dollar and discount stores sold the bracelets between 2006 and 2009. The bracelets have a high cadmium level and should be thrown out. This page will show you what the affected bracelets look like. HTML updated on 03/17/10 -
Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC Warning About Sling Carriers for Babies
Key Words: nursing, premature, low birth weight
Description:Infants put in slings are at risk of suffocating if carried improperly. The article includes pictures of the proper and improper ways of carrying the baby in a sling. HTML updated on 03/12/10 -
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer
Key Words: window
Description: Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds are being recalled because of a choking hazard they pose to children. These blinds were sold at Meijer between 2004 and 2009. HTML updated on 03/03/10 -
Graco Stroller Recall
Key Words: hinge, canopy
Description: This news release outlines which Graco strollers are affected and what the specific problem is with them. HTML updated on 02/10/10 -
Generation 2 Worldwide and ChildESIGNS Drop Side Crib Brands Recalled; Three Infant Deaths Reported
Key Words: mattress, plastic hardware
Description: This news release outlines which models are affected and what to do if you own one. It also specifies why the product is being recalled. HTML updated on 02/17/10 -
Dollar General Recalls Toy Guns Due to Choking Hazard
Key Words: SWAT, Special Forces
Description:Two sets of toy guns sold in 35 states last year are being recalled due to parts breaking off and becoming a choking hazard. HTML updated on 02/10/10 -
Children's Toy Jewelry Sets Recalled by Playmates Toys; Charms Violate the Total Lead Standard
Key Words: Disney, fairies, fairy
Description: This recall affects Tiny Tink and Friends Children's Toy Jewelry Sets sold nationwide. HTML updated on 02/10/10 -
Children's Greeting Cards with Bracelets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Key Words: butterfly, toy
Description: The cards, sold in Papyrus stores from 2004 to 2009, come with painted bracelets. The paint on the bracelets has lead levels exceeding federal standards. HTML updated on 02/10/10 -
FAF Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to High Levels of Cadmium
Key Words: play, toy
Description: The recalled jewelry is shaped as a metal crown or frog pendant on a metal link chain necklace in a crown hinged box. The packaging has the words "The Princess and the Frog" on it. HTML updated on 02/17/10 -
Regal Lager Announces Recall to Repair CYBEX Strollers; Risk of Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
Key Words:repair
Description: The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. The strollers were sold nationwide. HTML updated on 02/17/10 -
Ohio's Child Passenger Safety Law Changing
Key Words: child restraint, car safety
Description: Effective Oct. 7, 2009, children younger than 8, unless they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall are required to use a booster seat. This news release details the law. PDF - 30.9 kb updated on 02/03/10 -
Two Additional Infant Deaths Prompt Re-announcement of Simplicity Close-Sleeper/Bedside Sleeper Bassinets
Key Words: recall, crib, bassinet
Description: This article includes a description of the bassinets recalled because of a faulty design and listing of where you can return it if you have the recalled model. HTML updated on 02/03/10 -
Action Steps for Parents if School is Dismissed or Children are Sick and Must Stay Home
Key Words: H1N1, swine
Description: This article gives parents steps to take if their child is sick or if school is dismissed because of the flu. HTML updated on 09/28/09 -
2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women
Key Words: H1N1, swine, flu
Description: This article answers questions pregnant women might have about the H1N1 vaccine. HTML updated on 09/28/09