TOY RECALL | Toy dart guns recalled after two deaths | WARNING to PARENTS

NATIONAL - The AP (5/17) reported, "The asphyxiation deaths of two boys prompted the government Monday to announce the recall of 1.8 million toy dart gun sets. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said a 9-year-old boy in Chicago and a 10-year-old boy in Milwaukee died after they chewed on the one-inch, soft-plastic darts, which slipped into their throats."

The CPSC said that New Jersey importer Henry Gordy International "refused to recall the dart set so Family Dollar Stores worked with the agency on recalling the product."

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Child Restraints Being Recalled - Cosco - Disney - Eddie Bauer - Safety 1st

NATIONAL - According to New York Times - Wheels - The Dorel Group, a company that makes products for babies and infants, is recalling about 447,000 of its infant child restraints and travel system carriers sold under the brands Cosco, Disney, Eddie Bauer and Safety 1st because the carrying handle may come loose. Dorel told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the retaining screws are the wrong size and a child who is not properly restrained could fall out. The company says it plans to provide owners with new screws, instructions and a wrench.

Under the Safety 1st brand the models are the Sojourn Travel System, Eurostar Travel System, Explorer Travel System, Lite Wave Travel System and Vector Travel System are affected.  Under the Cosco brand the Sprint Travel System is affected.  Under the Disney brand the Propack Travel System is affected.  Under the Eddie Bauer brand the Adventure Travel System and Endeavor Travel System are affected.

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IKEA - Children's Highchair recall CPSC

NATIONAL - Ikea is recalling “Leopard” highchairs that pose a fall and choking risk to children. Consumers should immediately stop using the “Leopard” highchairs and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.

According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), snap locks used to secure the highchair seat to the frame can break and allow the seat and child to drop through the frame. Ikea has received 11 reports worldwide of failing snap locks, including one report of a child falling through the frame and suffering bruised legs. In addition, the firm has one report of a child mouthing a detached snap lock. No incidents have been reported in the United States

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2.1 MILLION STORK CRAFT CRIBS – Recalled – Sold by BJ’s, Sears, WalMart Stores, K-Mart, Target, J C Penney, and Costco Wholesale Warehouse

NATIONWIDE – Safety hazard! The cribs’ drop-side plastic hardware can break, deform, or parts can become missing. In addition, the drop-side can be installed upside-down, which can result in broken or disengaged plastic parts. All of these problems can cause the drop-side to detach in one or more corners. When the drop-side detaches, it creates space between the drop-side and the crib mattress. The bodies of infants and toddlers can become entrapped in the space which can lead to suffocation. Complete detachment of drop-sides can lead to falls from the crib.

The cribs, which were manufactured and distributed between January 1993 and October 2009, were sold at major retailers including BJ's Wholesale Club, Sears and Wal-Mart stores and online through Target and Costco. They sold for between $100 and $400, and were made in Canada, China and Indonesia.

CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs, wait for the free repair kit, and do not attempt to fix the cribs without the kit. They should find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby.

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http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10046.html

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Nearly 1 million window blinds recalled sold by IKEA, Bed Bath & Beyond and Hanover Direct

NATIONAL - According to the AP, "Nearly 1 million roller blinds and Roman shades sold by IKEA, Bed Bath & Beyond and Hanover Direct were recalled Tuesday for posing a serious strangulation risk to small children."

IKEA "previously recalled blinds in August, as well as in November 2008, following the death of a child. No incidents involving IKEA blinds were reported in this recall." For more information click the link below:

www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09325.html