February 2023

For many people, February is a month when we focus on the people we love. Our blog post this month is focused on safety tips that can help keep our loved ones safe.

February is American Heart Month

Locations for Online+Classroom Courses on Infant & Child CPR through The American Heart Association

"The American Heart Association's CPR & ECC inspires the world to save lives and envisions a world where no one dies from cardiac arrest. The AHA is the leader in resuscitation science, education, and training, and publisher of the official Guidelines for CPR and ECC. Millions of healthcare providers and others trust the AHA for their lifesaving training, and 100% of the AHA's profits go back into supporting its life saving mission."

 

Burn Awareness Week February 5-11, 2023

Tips from The American Burn Association

• Supervise children around hot objects at all times.

• Stand at least 3 feet away from hot outdoor objects. Keep area clear of trip hazards. Limit alcohol consumption.

• Protect your feet from hot objects by wearing shoes when walking on hot pavement or sand. Keep pets off hot pavement too.

• Turn heating pads and blankets off before sleep.

• Have hot pads available whenever cooking. Long oven mitts are best when needing to reach in or over hot surfaces, such in an oven or over a grill. Assume all pots and pans are hot.

• Remember to treat items coming from the microwave as you would items from the oven. Limit microwave use by children.

• Unplug tools such as curling irons when not in use, and always treat as if they are still hot. Keep out of reach of children

Full PDF from the American Burn Association 

Child Burn Prevention Tips

Keep your littles safe from potential burns:

• Apply cold running water for 10-15 minutes to cool a burn and call 9-1-1 for serious burns.

• Again supervision is key, always watch children in the kitchen and dining areas.

• The kitchen is one of the most hazardous places for a child. Create a “No Child Zone” while preparing and serving hot foods and beverages. 

• While cooking on the stove, don’t carry or hold a child. Better, place the child in a high chair or other safe area while cooking.

• Children love to reach, remember to use the back burner of your stove and turn pot handles away from its edge to prevent hot food or liquid spills. 

• Items from the microwave are just as hot as cooked on the stove. Test before giving to children.

• Unplug hot irons (clothing and curling irons). Keep them out of reach of children.

• Watch little ones' clothing around flames or heating elements. Keep them away from candles and blow them out when not in the room.

• To prevent accidental scalding, set your water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or the manufacturer’s recommended setting.

• For bath time, turn on cold water first then mix in warmer water to safe temperature. 

• Make a habit of placing matches, gasoline, and lighters in a safe place, preferably in a high, locked cabinet, out of children’s reach and avoid novelty lighters as they may look like toys in a child’s eyes.

• Before putting a child into a car seat, touch the seat to see if it is hot. Hot seat-belt straps or buckles can cause second-degree burns on small children. Cover the car seat with a towel when you park in the sun.

RECALLS:

January 19, 2023 CPSC; Vaenait Baby recalled its Children’s robes because they fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Units: About 2,400.
January 19, 2023 CPSC; Vanessa Fire Tables recalled its 42-inch Fire Tables because the gas hose can come into contact with the heat shield, melting the hose and igniting the fire table, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 470 (an additional ~14 in Canada).
January 19, 2023 CPSC; Meguiar’s recalled its Heavy Duty Headlight Sealant because it contains low-viscosity hydrocarbons and fails to meet federal child resistant packaging requirements, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. Units: 140,000.
January 12, 2023 CPSC; MI Windows and Doors recalled its 1620 vinyl single-hung impact windows with window opening control devices because the tilt latch can cause the window opening control devices to malfunction, posing fall and serious injury hazards. Units: About 25,000.
January 12, 2023 CPSC; LG Electronics recalled its LG 86-inch smart televisions and stands because the TV can become unstable while on the assembled stand, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children and others. Units: About 52,000 (an additional ~1,800 in Canada and ~2,900 in Mexico).
January 12, 2023 CPSC; BISSELL recalled its Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums models 2551, 2551W, and 25519 because the circuit board inside the vacuum’s battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard. Units:  61,000 (an additional ~4,300 in Canada).
January 9, 2023 CPSC; Kids2 reannounced its recall of all models of its Rocking Sleepers. Since the original recall in 2019, infant fatalities have occurred as infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained or under other circumstances. Units: About 694,000.
January 9, 2023 CPSC; Fisher-Price reannounced its recall of all models of Rock n’ Play Sleepers. Since the original recall in 2019, infant fatalities have occurred as infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained or under other circumstances. Units: About 4.7 million.
January 5, 2023 CPSC; Polaris recalled its Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) because electrostatic discharge outside the fuel tank can ignite fuel spills while refueling, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 3,800 (an additional ~780 in Canada).
January 5, 2023 CPSC; Quality Bicycle Products recalled its Bicycle handlebars and bicycles because the handlebars can crack where the break/shift levers are installed and cause a crash, posing an injury hazard. Units: About 8,740 (an additional ~350 in Canada).
January 5, 2023 CPSC; P.J. Salvage recalled its children’s pajamas because they fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Units: About 2,650.

December 29, 2022 NHTSA; JD E-Commerce America Limited (Joybuy Express) recalled all Marainbow Portable Infant Safe Seat and materially similar child seats because the installation labels display incorrect instructions and the child seat’s design prohibits it from being installed properly.
December 29, 2022 CPSC; Surf9 recalled its Body Glove Tandem and ULI Inflatable Paddle Boards because the glue on the inflatable boards can separate at the seams and the paddle boards can deflate unexpectedly, posing a drowning hazard. Units: About 13,300 (an additional ~7,000 sold in Canada).
December 29, 2022 CPSC; ZLINE recalled its 30-inch and 36-inch RG gas ranges because the oven of the gas ranges can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide while in use, posing a serious risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning. Units: About 28,000.
December 23, 2022 FDA; GFA Production (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. recalled one lot of its Easy Care first aid After Burn Cream single use packets because FDA analysis found the product to be contaminated with Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus sonorensis. Use of the contaminated cream could result infectious complications like skin infections for non-immunocompromised consumers and sever or life-threatening adverse events like sepsis for the immunocompromised.
December 22, 2022 CPSC; Nova Medical Products recalled its Home Bed Rails because when the bedrail is attached, users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. Units: About 20,000.
December 22, 2022 CPSC; Samsung recalled its Top-Load Washing Machines because the machines can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 663,500.
December 22, 2022 CPSC; Target recalled its Children’s Pillowfort Weighted Blankets because a young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of asphyxiation. Units: About 204,000.
December 22, 2022 CPSC; Pacific Cycle recalled its Pacific Igniter and Pacific Bubble Pop 20” kids’ bicycles because the handlebar can become loose during use, posing a fall hazard. Units: About 147,000.
December 15, 2022 CPSC; Samnyte Tattoo Numbing Creams recalled its numbing creams sold on Amazon because the product contains lidocaine and the packaging is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they ingest it. Units: About 9,000.
December 15, 2022 CPSC; Rosso Motors recalled its Rosso Motors eQuad X and eQuad Q Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) because they do not meet mandatory federal safety standards. The youth ATVs exceed the maximum speed limitations for vehicles intended for children ages 6 and older, the mechanical suspension fails to comply with the safety standard, and it was imported and distributed without a CPSC-approved ATV Action Plan. These issues put children using the ATVs at risk for high-speed crash, serious injury, or death. Units: About 2,800.
December 15, 2022 CPSC; Gabby recalled its D-Ring Fritz Mirrors because the ring and wire hanging mechanism can fail causing the mirror to detach and fall from the wall, posing injury and laceration hazards. Units: About 930.
December 15, 2022 CPSC; Sundance Spas recalled Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs and Sundance® Spas because the temperature sensor can relay incorrect water temperature and cause the water to be hotter than the set temperature, posing injury (heatstroke) and thermal burn hazards. Units: About 23,700 (an additional ~5,400 in Canada and ~40 in Mexico).
December 15, 2022 CPSC; ESS Universal USA recalled its waterproof foam mattresses because they fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 1,800.
December 15, 2022 CPSC; Advantage Sales & Marketing recalled its Good Matters Three-Wick Candles because the candles can burn at higher than usual temperatures causing the jars to break, posing fire and laceration injury hazards. Units: About 30,100.
December 15, 2022 CPSC; Crate and Barrel recalled its Thornhill Dark Brown and Natural Baby Cribs because the mattress support pins can become loose or not fit properly causing the mattress to fall, posing a fall hazard. Units: About 280 (an additional ~5 in Canada).
December 15, 2022 CPSC; Gyroor recalled its Gyroor C3 e-bikes, also sold on Amazon and Walmart, because the e-bike’s battery pack can ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. Units: About 3,300.

Free Car Seat Check - Saturday 1/28/2023

A great opportunity in your community.

You can get your car seats checked for free at this fun family event in Mesa.

 

Keep Your Baby Sleeping Safe

For babies under 1 year old, remember BARE IS BEST! (No bumpers, blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, or stringy toys in the crib).

Following the ABCs of Sleep Safety will help reduce the risk of SIDS for your brand new little:

 Alone- Baby should sleep alone whether it be in a crib, bassinet, pack n' play, etc. It is recommended that they sleep in the parent's bedroom for up to the first year, but in their own sleeping vessel.

 Back- Baby needs to sleep on their back, not their stomach or their side. Research shows that this is the safest way for newborns to sleep. (It is okay if they roll over on their own). 

 Crib- Baby needs an empty crib with just a firm mattress and tight-fitting sheet only. Bumpers, blankets, pillows, and toys are all potential suffocation hazards. 

 Smoke/ Pollutant Free- Baby needs smoke/pollutant free areas. Babies exposed to smoke have a higher risk of SIDS.

Allowing your baby to sleep in a bare crib is easy and gives peace of mind when your child is snuggled up in a sleep sack blanket. Halo offers some wonderful options for each different stage of your baby. Check them out on Amazon by clicking on the photos above or link below.

Halo Sleep Sack Blanket Amazon Store

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January 2023

Important Dates

1/1  The New Year is Here!
1/4  World Braille Day
1/11 Human Trafficking Awareness Day
1/16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/18 Museum Selfie Day
1/23 National Pie Day
1/27 Holocaust Memorial Day
1/31 National Hot Chocolate Day

Happy New Year! If you're still trying to think of a resolution, consider making a safer environment for your kiddos IT! We all get busy and sometimes safety falls down our list of priorities. Make this year the year to put safety at the top of your list! This month's blog will focus on some general child safety tips to start 2021 off right... and SAFE!

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month

Planning how to take care of your health conditions before you become pregnant can help keep you and your developing baby healthy!

Tips from nbdpn.org (National Birth Defects Prevention Network)

• Protect yourself and your baby by getting your flu shot every year! 
• Try to be your healthiest self before & during. Be sure to take 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day. 
• What is best for you is also best for your baby. Stop using harmful substances during pregnancy (including & tobacco) to avoid harmful effects on your baby.

For New Parents

For babies under 1 year old, remember BARE IS BEST! (No bumpers, blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, or stringy toys in the crib).

Following the ABCs of Sleep Safety will help reduce the risk of SIDS for your brand new little:

 Alone- Baby should sleep alone whether it be in a crib, bassinet, pack n' play, etc. It is recommended that they sleep in the parent's bedroom for up to the first year, but in their own sleeping vessel.

 Back- Baby needs to sleep on their back, not their stomach or their side. Research shows that this is the safest way for newborns to sleep. 

 Crib- Baby needs an empty crib with just a firm mattress and tight-fitting sheet only. Bumpers, blankets, pillows, and toys are all potential suffocation hazards. 

 Smoke/ Pollutant Free- Baby needs smoke/pollutant free areas. Babies exposed to smoke have a higher risk of SIDS.

Some cute, SAFE nursery alternatives are: fun decals over baby's crib and changing table, cute crib sheets, modern, minimalist furniture that is at least 3 feet away from crib and anchored to wall, and mount baby monitor on wall corner or on furniture 3 feet away from crib and cover with cord molding so it is safe and not an eyesore.

 

General Home Safety Tips

1.    Check/ replace batteries on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

2.    Create/ review your home's fire plan and have a fire extinguishers in the kitchen and bedrooms

3.    Lower water heater temperature to 120 degrees F to avoid potential scalding

4.    Add layers of protections such as alarms/ locks on doors and windows with access to your pool and a pool barrier around the pool itself

5.    Check that your car seat is still properly installed as it can loosen over time and make sure you are using the proper seat and direction of the seat based on the manual and your child's height or weight

6.    Put away all toxic/ harmful products (medicine, alcohol, batteries, chemicals, etc.) up high and in a locked cabinet

7.    Create a plan for stranger danger and talk to your kiddos about what to do when approached by a stranger or what to do if someone tries to take them

RECALLS:

RECALLS

December 12, 2022 FDA; Detect Inc. recalled its Covid-19 Test because the tests from lot numbers HB264, HY263, and HY264 may give false negative results.

December 12, 2022 CPSC; A1En USA recalled Art of Green laundry detergent products because they contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices face a risk of serious infection if exposed to these bacteria. Units: About 14,550.

December 8, 2022 CPSC; The Life is Good Company recalled its Fall 2022 Darkest Blue Fleece Women’s Sweatshirts and Men’s Shorts because the clothing fails to meet flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. Units: About 750.

December 8, 2022 CPSC; Ortal recalled its Traditional 90 and 110 Gas Fireplaces because the improper installation of the fireplaces can lead to problems with heat and/pr ventilation, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 400.

December 8, 2022 CPSC; 3M recalled its Scotch TL1302 Thermal Laminators because a safety feature can malfunction if the laminator overheats, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 516,500 (an additional 3,560 in Canada).

December 1, 2022 CPSC; eWheels recalled its Gotway and Begode unicycles’s because the lithium-ion batteries can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 500.

December 1, 2022 CPSC; Conair recalled its Cuisinart Compact Blender & Juice Extractor Combos Model CBJ-450 because the nut holding the blender blade assembly can loosen and detach from the base when in use, posing a laceration hazard if a consumer comes in contact with a loose blade. Units: About 66,000 (an additional ~1,500 in Canada).

December 1, 2022 CPSC; JBR solutions recalled its Aduro surge protectors because they contain incorrect polarization and poorly soldered connections, posing shock and fire hazards. Units: About 51,750.

December 1, 2022 CPSC; Target recalled its Cloud Island 4-Piece Plush Toy Sets because the tires on the toy vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. Units: About 23,400.

December 1, 2022 CPSC; HABA USA recalled its Discovery Cubes Animal Hide and Seek Activity Toy because the seam on the toy’s house can open, allowing a young child access to the toy’s filling, posing choking and ingestion hazards if placed in the mouth. Units: About 800.

December 1, 2022 CPSC; American Honda recalled its 2022 model year Honda TRX90X ATVs because the vehicle’s throttle cable can get stuck, posing crash and injury hazards. Units: About 2,900.

December 1, 2022 CPSC; The Laundress recalled its laundry and household cleaning products because they contain bacteria, including Burkholderia cepacia complex, Klebsiella aerogenes and multiple different species of Pseudomonas, posing a risk of serious infection to people with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, and underlying lung conditions. Units: About 8 million. 

November 28, 2022 NHTSA; JD E-Commerce recalled certain Marainbow Portable Infant Safe Seat child seats because the installation labels display incorrect instructions and the child seat’s design prohibits its from being installed properly, posing a risk of serious injury to children.

November 23, 2022 CPSC; Bentex recalled its Children’s clothing sets because the textile ink painted on the clothing sets contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard and causing adverse health issues if ingested by young children. Units: About 87,000.

November 23, 2022 CPSC; Indigo Books & Music recalled its Indigo branded Papa Bear and Mama Bear Mugs because they can crack or break when filled with hot liquid, posing burn and laceration hazards. Units: About 270 (an additional ~29,232 in Canada).

November 23, 2022 CPSC; Green Sprouts recalled its Stainless Steel Straw Bottles, Sippy Cups and Sip & Straw Cups because the bottom base can break off, exposing a solder dot that contain lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to the child. Units: About 10,500.

* information from Consumer Product Safety Commission

 

December 2022

 

Important Dates

National Safe Toys and Gifts Month

12/4 Santa's List Day
12/6 St Nicholas Day 
12/18-12/26 Hanukkah
12/21 Winter Solstice
12/25 Christmas 
12/31 New Year's Eve

 

It's the most wonderful time of the year! It is a time to enjoy your family and be in the giving spirit! While you are enjoying your winter decorations and wrapping gifts, please don't forget about safety. This month's blog will focus on some things to help keep your kiddos protected this holiday season, as well as what to keep in mind when buying gifts for your little ones.

 Winter Home Safety Tips

Kitchen
Clean and Check Range Hood
Clean Garbage Disposal
Inspect Hoses on Dishwasher, Ice Maker, and Fridge

Bedrooms and Living Areas
Check Flashlights, Replace Batteries
Hide Holiday Presents
Wipe Walls and Ceilings
Clean Lampshades

Basement
Service Generator
Vacuum and Dust HVAC System
Replace Furnace Filter

Bathrooms
Update First Aid Kit
Clean or Replace Shower Curtain

Hallways
Repair Steps and Banister
Test and Change Detector Batteries

Outside
Check for Ice Dams and Icicles
Install Outdoor Security Camera
Maintain Shoveled and Salted Walkway
Install Smart Holiday Lights

Choosing Safe Toys

According to the American Public Health Association, "Prevent Blindness America has declared December as Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month. The group encourages everyone to consider if the toys they wish to give suits the age and individual skills and abilities of the individual child who will receive it, especially for infants and children under age three."

Some quick guidelines from APHA  for choosing safe toys this holiday season:

• Inspect all toys before purchasing. Avoid those that shoot or include parts that fly off. The toy should have no sharp edges or points and should be sturdy enough to withstand impact without breaking, being crushed, or being pulled apart easily.

• When purchasing toys for children with special needs try to: Choose toys that may appeal to different senses such as sound, movement, and texture; consider interactive toys to allow the child to play with others; and think about the size of the toy and the position a child would need to be in to play with it.

• Be diligent about inspecting toys your child has received. Check them for age, skill level, and developmental appropriateness before allowing them to be played with. 

• Look for labels that assure you the toys have passed a safety inspection – “ASTM” means the toy has met the American Society for Testing and Materials standards.

• Gifts of sports equipment should always be accompanied by protective gear (give a helmet with the skateboard)

• Keep kids safe from lead in toys by: Educating yourself about lead exposure from toys, symptoms of lead poisoning, and what kinds of toys have been recalled; being aware that old toys may be more likely to contain lead in the paint; having your children wash their hands frequently and calling your doctor if you suspect your child has been exposed to lead. 

• Do NOT give toys with small parts (including magnets and “button” batteries which can cause serious injury or death if ingested) to young children as they tend to put things in their mouths, increasing the risk of choking. If the piece can fit inside a toilet paper roll, it is not appropriate for kids under age three.

• Do NOT give toys with ropes and cords or heating elements. 

• Do NOT give crayons and markers unless they are labeled “nontoxic”.

More details and a downloadable checklist at Safewise

RECALLS:

November 17, 2022 FDA; Mason Vitamins Inc. recalled its Health Sense and People’s Choice Women’s Daily Vitamins with Iron due to Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Pantothenic Acid amounts being lower than the declared amount on the label.

November 17, 2022 CPSC; Professor Puzzle recalled its Rainbow Stacking Toys sold at Home Goods, Homesense, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and Winners stores because the toy’s information sticker can become exposed and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Units: About 2,350 (an additional ~600 in Canada).

November 17, 2022 CPSC; The William Carter Company recalled its Infant’s Yellow Footed Fleece Pajamas with Animal Graphic because small metal wire pieces can be found in the pajamas, posing puncture and laceration hazards to young children. Units: About 50,800 (an additional ~200 in Canada).

November 10, 2022 CPSC; Mockingbird recalled its Single-to-Double Strollers because the lower side of the stroller frame can crack, posing a fall risk to children in the stroller. Units: About 149,000.

November 10, 2022 CPSC; Hunter Fan recalled its Hunter branded Devon Park, Astwood, Highland Hill, Kerrison, and Van Nuys light fixtures because the internal wires in the lights can be damaged, posing an electric shock hazard to the consumer. Units: 2,600.

November 10, 2022 CPSC; Generac recalled its Generac and DR 6500 and 8000 Watt portable generators because an unlocked handle can pinch consumer’s fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards. Units: About 321,160 (an additional ~4,575 in Canada).

November 7, 2022 FDA: Adam’s Polishes recalled its hand sanitizer because it contains undeclared methanol which, when accidentally ingested, poses a risk for methanol poisoning. 

November 3, 2022 CPSC; Reckitt recalled AirWick Fresh New Day Aerosol Air Fresheners because a single batch of the air fresheners is missing a corrosion inhibitor, which can lead to corrosion and rupture of the metal can and expulsion of the contents, posing injury and laceration hazards. In addition, corrosion of the container can result in leakage, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation upon contact. Units: About 67,000.

November 3, 2022 CPSC; Empower Brands recalled its Black+Decker Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers because they can expel, spray, or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Units: About 518,500.  

November 3, 2022 CPSC; Rad Power Bikes recalled its RedWagon 4 Electric Cargo Bikes because the rim strip on the tires can be misaligned, causing the tube to pop and damage the tire. Additionally, the tires with a ribbed sidewall can unexpectedly go flat, risk serious injuries from loss of control and/or crash. Units: About 29,300.

November 3, 2022 CPSC; Myx recalled its MYX I, II, II Plus Connected Exercise Bicycles because the pedals can loosen and/or detach when not properly tightened at installation, posing an injured hazard. Units: About 162,000.

November 3, 2022 CPSC; BS Interactive recalled its Stashables Finger Skateboard Ramp Sets because the surface paint on the miniature skateboard and scooter toys in the sets contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a risk of lead poisoning. Units: About 17,000.

November 3, 2022 CPSC; Clarks Americas recalled its Breeze Ave, Shore, and Step women’s shoes in Navy because prolonged and direct contact with the shoes’ upper material can expose the wearer to the chemicals benzidine and/or dimethoxybenzidine, which are toxic and can cause adverse health effects. Units: About 113,000 (an additional ~10,000 in Canada). 

November 3, 2022 CPSC; Tangame Busy Toy Houses recalled its Tangame Busy Houses because the yellow-painted metal zipper and orange plastic phone cord contain levels of lead that exceed the federal content ban. Likewise, the horn’s blue plastic bulb contains a regulated phthalate that exceed the prohibition of specific phthalates. Phthalates and lead are toxic if ingested by young children, posing a risk of adverse health issues. Units: About 100.

November 3, 2022 CPSC; Anker Play Products recalled its Bolt Foldable Children’s Scooters because the paint on the scooters contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by young children. Units: About 5,000.

October 27, 2022 CPSC; Goalsetter recalled its wall-mounted basketball goals because the goal can detach from the wall and fall to the ground, posing a serious impact injury hazard and risk of death. Units: About 18,000.

October 27, 2022 CPSC; Amazon recalled its Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs because the chairs’ leg base can break, posing fall and injury hazards. Units: About 11,400. 

October 27, 2022 CPSC; Radio Flyer recalled its Tesla Cyberquad for Kids, Model Number 914, because they fail to comply with the federal safety requirements for youth ATVs, including mechanical suspension and maximum tire pressure. Additionally, the Cyberquad lacks a CPSC-approved ATV action plan, containing safety requirements, such as rider training, dissemination of safety information, age recommendations, and other safety measures in place to reduce crash and injury hazards. Units: About 5,000.

October 27, 2022 CPSC; Bikes USA recalled its Punisher Adult Cycling Helmets because they do not comply with the positional stability and impact attenuation requirements of federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury in the event of a crash. Units: About 3,400.

October 27, 2022 CPSC; Johnson Health Tech Trading recalled its Horizon T101-05 Treadmills because they can unexpectedly accelerate, change speed, or stop without user input, posing a fall hazard. Units: About 192,000 (an additional ~7,000 in Canada).

October 25, 2022 CPSC; Clorox recalled multiple of its Pine-Sol Cleaners because the products may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, that can lead to risk of serious infection for those with weakened immune systems. Units: About 37 million.

October 24, 2022 FDA; Whele LLC recalled its Mighty Bliss Electric Heating Pad because use of this product may lead to burns, mild shocks, rashes, or skin irritation.

October 21, 2022 FDA; Unilever recalled multiple brands of Dry Shampoo Aerosol because they potentially contain elevated levels of benzene, a human carcinogen, posing a risk of cancer if exposure occurs by inhalation, orally, or through the skin.

October 20, 2022 CPSC; Juvo Plus recalled its Butterfly Net Sets and Army Action Figure Playsets because both sets contain levels of certain phthalates and lead that exceed the federal phthalate and lead content standards, posing a risk of adverse health issues to young children if ingested. Units:  About 22,500 butterfly net sets and 4,500 action figure playsets.

October 20, 2022 CPSC; Backyard Nature Products recalled its Birds Choice Hanging and Pole-Mounted Acrylic Bird Baths because, when sunlight goes through the bath’s acrylic surfaces onto nearby wooden surfaces, such as siding or decking, the surface can overheat, posing a fire hazard.  Units: About 500.

October 20, 2022 CPSC; Gel Blaster recalled its SURGE 1.0 toy guns because the lithium-ion battery pack inside the handle can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 62,700.

October 20, 2022 CPSC; TJX recalled its Mittal International Baby Blankets because the threads in the woven baby blankets can come loose and detach, posing choking, entrapment, and strangulation hazards. Units: About 108,000 (an additional ~3,550 in Canada).

* information from Consumer Product Safety Commission