Recalled Kolcraft Bassinets

Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the voluntary recall of Kolcraft Tender Vibes & Light Vibes bassinets due to a fall hazard. People should stop using the recalled bassinets immediately.

The Kolcraft bassinets were recalled because the latches that attach the bassinet base to the metal frame can appear to be locked in place but still remain unlocked.  This means the bassinet can detach from the metal frame and fall, injuring the infant inside.

CPSC and Kolcraft have received 7 reports of latches detaching from the bassinet frame.  One infant received a bruised cheek when the bassinet detached from the metal frame and landed sideways on the floor with the infant inside.

The recall includes Kolcraft Tender Vibes bassinets (model numbers KB021-ARC, KB022-VER, and KB039-CMR1) and Light Vibes bassinet (model number KB043-BNT1).  A label with the model/item number of the bassinet is located on one of the legs of the metal frame.  The words “Kolcraft Tender Vibes” or “Kolcraft Light Vibes” is located on the removable music box which is attached to the side of the bassinet.

The Kolcraft bassinets were sold nationwide at mass market and independent juvenile specialty stores and online from July 2008 through May 2012 for between about $50 and $100.

People should immediately stop using the recalled bassinets and contact Kolcraft by phone or on-line to receive a repair kit and instructions for securing the latches to the metal frame.  In the meantime, parents and caregivers are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a crib that meets current safety standards or play yard depending on the child’s age.

For additional information, contact Kolcraft toll-free at (888) 624-1908 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday – Friday or visit www.kolcraft.com.

Source: CPSC

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If your child has been injured by a Kolcraft Tender Vibes or Light Vibes bassinet, please contact Ken for a free consultation.

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Recalled Walmart Trampoline

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Sportspower Limited announced a voluntary recall of Sportspower BouncePro 14′ Trampolines, sold exclusively at Walmart.  People should immediately stop using the recalled trampolines.

The trampolines were recalled because the netting surrounding these trampolines can break, allowing children to fall through the netting and be injured.  Sportspower has received 17 reports of the net breaking, resulting in 11 injuries including broken bones, back and neck injuries, and contusions.

The recall involves Sportspower BouncePro 14’ Trampolines with brown mesh netting.  UPC codes 68706404210 and 68706404244 are printed on the trampoline box, and “Sportspower BouncePro 14” and “TR-14-63-A” are printed on a plate on the leg of the trampoline frame.  The trampolines are surrounded by brown netting measuring about 6 feet high on the perimeter of the trampoline.  The netting is designed to contain individuals bouncing on the trampoline.

The recalled trampolines were sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from February 2009 through February 2012 for about $275.  People should stop using the trampolines immediately and contact Sportspower to receive replacement black netting for the trampoline.  For more information, contact Sportspower’s customer service hotline toll-free at (888) 965-0565 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday – Friday, or visit http://www.sportspowerltd.net/recall-bouncepro-14ft.html, or e-mail Sportspower at customerservice@sportspowerltd.net.

Source: CPSC

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If your child has been injured by a Sportspower BouncePro 14′ Trampoline, please contact Ken for a free consultation.

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The April 2012 report finds that 90 percent of parents surveyed don’t know how much time kids should take off from playing any one sport (10 weeks). In addition, 40 percent don’t know how much a typical young athlete needs to drink per hour of playing a sport (three glasses, and we confess we did not know that). Almost half of all coaches say they’ve been pressured by a parent or child to let an injured athlete play. But the coaches know enough to resist this pressure, right? Maybe.

Only sixty percent of coaches report having had some kind of sports safety training. Barely more than half say they are very knowledgeable/well trained in sports injuries. These coaches tend to be younger (ages 18 to 34), paid coaches, and coaches of school and select/travel teams.

Almost 90 percent of coaches said a child on their team had suffered an injury. The most common injuries were also the most minor: cuts and scrapes, followed by bruises and sprains/strains. Broken down by sport, football had the highest number of injuries, and track, cheerleading, swimming and softball had the lowest, according to parents in the survey.

And how much do the kids themselves know about injuries? Thirty percent of young athletes surveyed (ages 8-18) think good players should keep playing even when they’re hurt, unless a coach or adult makes them stop.

Having three active boys myself, I know the importance of sports in children’s lives. But this kind of information is a must for all parents and caregivers. Knowing the dangers lets us prepare for them and prevent them.

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Recalled O'Neill Pluto Flannel Hooded Shirt

La Jolla Sport USA, Inc., and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the voluntary recall of O’Neill Pluto hooded flannel shirts due to a strangulation hazard.  People should immediately stop wearing the recalled shirts.

The recalled hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings in the neck that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.  Thankfully, no injuries have been reported yet.

CPSC issued drawstring guidelines over a decade ago, which later became a voluntary standard.  However, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation.  CPSC’s actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

This recall involves O’Neill Pluto brand, boy’s flannel long sleeve shirts with button front, a hood, and two chest pockets.  ”Pluto Flannel” and “Style No. 41204106″ are printed on a label sewn inside the wearer’s left side seam.  ”O’NEILL” is printed on a label sewn inside the back neck.  The recalled shirts were sold in dark grey with horizontal black stripes and in child sizes S, M, L, and XL.

The shirts were sold nationwide at East Coast Surf Products, Hansens Surfboards, Huntington Surf & Sport, Jacks Surf and Sport, Main Beach Surf & Sport, O’Neill, Riders Outlet, Sports Chalet, Valley Skate N Surf and other surfing specialty stores between September 2011 and December 2011 for about $60.

People should immediately take the recalled sweatshirt from their child and remove the drawstring from the hooded flannel shirt, to eliminate the hazard, and return the garment to the place of purchase or to the company for a full refund.

For additional information, please contact La Jolla Sport at (800) 213-6444 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday – Friday, or visit www.shoponeillusa.com.

Source: CPSC

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If your child has been injured by an O’Neill Pluto Hooded Flannel Shirt, please contact Ken for a free consultation.

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Recalled Girls' Hooded Sweatshirt

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and LANY Group LLC announced the voluntary recall of Goddess Hooded Sweatshirts with drawstrings, sold exclusively at dd’s Discounts.  People should immediately stop using the recalled sweatshirts.

Though no injuries have been reported yet, the sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

CPSC issued drawstring guidelines over a decade ago, which later became a voluntary standard.  However, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation.  CPSC’s actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

The recalled Goddess Hooded Sweatshirts have a front zipper and hood with a drawstring.  The girls’ sweatshirts are red with gold hearts, stars, and crowns.  They were sold in children’s sizes 4T through 12.  ”Goddess” is printed on a label at the neck.

The recalled hooded sweatshirts were sold exclusively at dd’s Discounts stores nationwide from October 2011 through January 2012 for about $6.

People should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to a dd’s Discounts store for a full refund. For more information, please contact LANY Group toll-free at (855) 691-7662 between 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. ET Monday – Friday.

Source: CPSC

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If your child has been injured by a Goddess Hooded Sweatshirt, please contact Ken for a free consultation.

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Recalled M.M.M. Boys' Jogging Suit

Hot Chocolate, Inc., and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of M.M.M. Boys’ Jogging Suits due to a drawstring hazard.  People should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

The jogging suit’s jacket has a drawstring at the waist that could get snagged in small spaces or car doors.  The drawstring also poses a entanglement hazard.  Fortunately, no injuries have been reported yet.

CPSC issued drawstring guidelines over a decade ago, which later became a voluntary standard.  However, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation.  CPSC’s actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

This recall involves M.M.M. 100% polyester boys’ two-color jogging suits, sold in sizes 4-16.  ”M.M.M.” appears on the label stitched into the back of the neck.  The pants are a solid color matching the jacket, which has a second color on the top of both sleeves and top portion of the jacket.  The sets’ color combinations include blue and white, gray and blue, and gray and red.

The jogging suits were sold exclusively at dd’s Discounts stores nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $10.

People should immediately take the recalled jacket from their child and remove the waist drawstrings or return the product to a dd’s Discounts store for a full refund.  For additional information, contact Hot Chocolate toll-free at (877) 841-0646 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday – Friday.

Source: CPSC

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Other good news in the report:
Death rates from car crashes dropped 41 percent in that time period.
Drownings are down 28 percent.
Fire deaths are down 45 percent.
Deaths from falls are down 19 percent.

And the bad news:
Suffocation rates are up, with a 54 percent increase in reported suffocation among babies less than 1 year old.
Poisoning death rates are up, with a 91 percent increase among those age 15-19, mostly because of prescription drug overdose.

And the depends-on-where-you-live news:
Fatal accidents vary a lot by state, with 2009 rates ranging from 4 per 100,000 in Massachusetts to 25 in Mississippi.

To keep overall death rates on the decline, the CDC’s suggestions include:
Follow the safe sleeping advice of the American Academy of Pediatrics (put babies to sleep on their back on a firm surface, no loose bedding, share a room but not a bed with the baby, etc.).
Properly store and dispose of medicine and discourage medicine sharing.

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Recalled Bunny Sippy Cups from Target

Target and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the voluntary recall of the Target Home Bunny Sippy Cup due to an injury hazard.  People should immediately stop using the product.

The sippy cups were recalled because the bunny’s ear can poke a child in the eye area while the child normally uses the cup for drinking.  Target has already received six reports of incidents where the plastic ear poked children during routine use of the product.  Cuts and bruises were reported in three of these reports.

Two styles of Target Home Bunny Sippy Cups were recalled.  The cups come with handles on both sides and are offered in pink (model “TARGET 200020683″) and blue (model ”TARGET 200020884″).  Each contains a corresponding white bunny head screw-on lid and one bent ear and one straight ear.  The model numbers are imprinted on the bottoms of the cups.

The recalled sippy cups were sold exclusively at Target nationwide from February 2012 – April 5, 2012, for $3.  People should immediately stop using the recalled sippy cups and return them to any Target store for a full refund.  For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, Monday – Friday, or visit www.target.com.

Source: CPSC

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If your child has been injured by a Target Bunny Sippy Cup, please contact Ken for a free consultation.

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