Craftsman, Troy-Bilt riding lawn mowers recalled because they can keep going when brake is pressed
Craftsman and Troy-Bilt riding lawn mowers are being recalled because they can fail to come to a complete stop and continue to move at about one mile per hour when the clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed.
โAnchor itโ: Tips to protect children from furniture, TVs tipping over
Families are spending more time at home and that has experts worried that more kids can get hurt from furniture and TVs. A new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said tip-over incidents have killed 451 children since 2000. Carlson shared video of her daughter for the CPSCโs latest โAnchor Itโ public service announcement warning about the dangers of tipping furniture and TVs. Parents, grandparents and caregivers should do the following to protect children:Anchor TVs, furniture like dressers and bookcases to the wallPut you TV on a sturdy low base and back as far as possible if you cannot anchor it. The guilt and shame that you feel as a parent for not protecting your child by doing something as easy as anchoring a piece of furniture.
How to complete safety checks for babies at home
COVID-19 has changed our routines, increased stress and made everyday tasks harder including for parents of young children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Baby Safety Month is a good time to make some safety checks around your home. Many parents are working from home, and at the same time theyโre taking care of a young baby at home. Babies should also sleep on their backs to prevent suffocation and reduce risk of the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS. Davis also recommends no longer using inclined sleepers.
Contigo water bottles for kids recalled due to choking hazard
Millions of Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles have been recalled because a silicone spout can detach and pose a choking hazard for children, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission stated Tuesday. (CNN) - Millions of Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles have been recalled because a silicone spout can detach and pose a choking hazard for children, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission stated Tuesday. Recalled bottles should be immediately taken from children. A spokeswoman emphasized that the company recalled the lids voluntarily. "The incident rate is very low of consumers reporting any separation of the silicone spout and no injuries have been reported," said the spokeswoman.
SunSetter recalls 270,000 awning covers that could cause injury, death
SunSetter covers for motorized awnings have been recalled because they pose a safety threat. (Photo: CPSC)DETROIT - SunSetter has recalled 270,000 vinyl awning covers used with motorized awnings because they pose a safety risk. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the awning could open unexpectedly when the cover is removed. The recalled covers were sold at Costco and individual retailers nationwide between June 1999 and January 2019. Customers with the recalled covers are asked to contact SunSetter to receive free breakaway safety clips to use in place of bungee tie-downs.
More inclined sleepers recalled over infant safety
- About 24,000 inclined sleepers sold under the Disney and Eddie Bauer brand names have been recalled as a precautionary measure after infant deaths in connection with similar products were reported. "Consumers should immediately stop using the inclined sleepers and contact Dorel for a refund in the form of a $60 voucher," the commission said. The sleepers have been sold at a number of big-box retailers, including Target, Kmart, Ross, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, and other children's stores since 2014. The recall was issued because infant deaths have been reported with the use of other inclined sleepers that have allowed infants to roll from their back to their stomach or side. In April, 4.7 million Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleepers were recalled after the Consumer Product Safety Commission linked 30 infant deaths to the sleepers over a decade.
Disney recalls 'Toy Story 4' toy
(CNN) - One new toy story is a need-to-know for parents: Disney has voluntarily recalled 80,000 "Forky" plush toys, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The 11-inch toy is a soft, stuffed replica of a character in Disney Pixar's "Toy Story 4" movie. It can pose a possible choking hazard for young children who might pull the "googly" plastic eyes off the toy and put them in their mouths. Anyone who has purchased the toy can return it to any Disney Store, Walt Disney World retail store or Disneyland Resort theme park retail store for a full refund. The toys have been sold nationwide in Disney Stores and Disney Theme Parks as well as online at shopdisney.com and through the Disney store on Amazon Marketplace from April 2019 through June 2019 for about $20.
If you're planning to buy fireworks for the 4th, read this first
2003 Getty Images(CNN) - On the Fourth of July, you want your fireworks to explode. But the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled thousands of fireworks from four companies, most notably after one boy lost his hand setting off a faulty firework. The fireworks were recalled after it was discovered they were overloaded with pyrotechnics, meant to create a louder sound, but they violated federal standards. According to the safety commission, overloaded fireworks can create large explosions, creating serious hazards for customers -- including explosions. About 1,660 units were pulled, and the fireworks were sold at all Keystone locations.
Fisher-Price recalls 71,000 infant inclined-sleeper accessories
There have been no reported injuries or fatalities involving the inclined-sleeper accessory. Fisher-Price and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 71,000 inclined-sleeper accessories for infant play yards Thursday. The group does not recommend inclined sleep products that require restraining a baby. Consumers should stop using the inclined-sleeper accessory immediately and contact Fisher-Price for a refund or voucher. For more information about the recall, customers can contact Fisher-Price at service.mattel.com (click on "Recalls & Safety Alerts") or at 866-812-6518.
Electric bottle and food warmers recalled due to fire hazard
Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature electric bottle and food warmers are being recalled due to a fire hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Tuesday. The electric bottle and food warmers are sold separately or as an accessory with the Complete Starter Kit or the All In One Newborn Set. The manufacturer, Mayborn, has received six reports of bottle and food warmers overheating, melting, smoking and catching on fire, which resulted in $16,000 in property damage. They cost about $21 for the individual bottle and food warmer and about $120 for the starter kit or newborn set. The bottle and food warmer is white with a gray adjustable control dial located next to the on/off light.