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When you own a child care center, your number one priority must be to keep children safe by maintaining a secure and healthy environment. Infants may be at risk of entrapment, suffocation, strangulation, injury or asphyxiation if childcare products prove to be faulty.
Parents and child care providers MUST check regularly with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall list which can be found at cpsc.gov. You can even sign up to be on an email list which will inform you of current recalls. They continually updated the recall list, so be sure to check frequently for recalls on toys, cribs, and child care equipment. Depending on the severity of the recall, the manufacturer might mail kits with parts to repair faulty products. Sometimes consumers are told to take the product back to where they were purchased for refunds, store credits or replacement items.
More Recent Children’s Products Recalls, July 2012
In order to reduce the risk of injury or even death of children in your care, it is important to take note of the following product recalls. All information is taken directly from the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website. Here are SOME of the most recent product recalls:
July 18, 2012 Children’s Pajamas Recalled by My Clothes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Name of product: Children’s Pajamas, Imported by My Clothes Inc., of Montgomery, AL.”The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.” Two types of pajamas are being recalled: a long-sleeved nightgown and a set consisting of a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. The long-sleeved nightgown, Style 14, is cotton knit with multi-colored polka dots. The sleeves and hem are ruffled. The shirt and pants set, Style 15 or Style 314RG, is cotton with a red and white gingham print pattern and white piping on the collar, sleeves and pant legs. The shirt has four buttons. The garments were sold in sizes 12 months through size 14. The style number and the words “PJs by My Clothes” are printed on tags sewn into the center back of the gown, the neck of the shirt and the rear waistband of the pants.
Remedy: Children should stop wearing the recalled sleepwear immediately and consumers should return it to the retailer where they purchased the pajamas for a full refund, exchange or store credit. For additional information, contact My Clothes Inc. at (855) 776-6641 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by e-mail at info@pjsbymyclothesinc.com, or visit the firm’s website at www.pjsbymyclothesinc.com
July 31: Liberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Name of Product: Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers, Imported by Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah and Manufacturered by VAUDE Sport GmbH & Company KG, of Germany. “The side strap’s seam can unravel and cause the strap to separate, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.” This recall involves backpack-style child carriers sold under the Kenta and Kenta Plus model name. “VAUDE” is printed on the back and between the shoulder straps of the carrier. “Kenta” or “Kenta Plus” is printed on the lower back or hip belt of the carrier. The carriers were sold in black, red and brown and were designed for children up to 31 pounds.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled child carriers and return the product to an authorized VAUDE dealer for a replacement. Consumers can contact Liberty Mountain to locate an authorized VAUDE dealer. For additional information, contact Liberty Mountain at (800) 366-2666 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s websites at www.vaude.com or www.libertymountain.com
July 24: Kolcraft Recalls Contours Tandem Strollers Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Name of product: Contours Options LT Tandem Stroller, Imported by Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, IL. ”The front wheel assembly can break, posing a fall hazard to the child in the stroller. In addition, for strollers manufactured in January and February 2012, the nuts that hold the stroller’s basket support screws in place can detach. Detached nuts can pose a choking hazard to young children. This recall involves all Contours Options LT tandem strollers with model number ZT012. The model number and date of manufacture are printed on a label found on the rear leg of the stroller. The dual-seat strollers have one mesh basket beneath both seats and were sold in two color schemes; black with red canopies and accents, and gray with yellow canopies and accents. “Options LT” is printed on a bar along the side of the stroller.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive free replacement wheels. Consumers with strollers manufactured in January and February 2012 will also receive replacement nuts for the basket support screws. For additional information, contact Kolcraft toll-free at (800) 453-7673 between 8 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.kolcraft.com
July 19: Children’s Beach Chairs Recalled by Downeast Concepts Due to Laceration Hazard
Name of Product: Folding Beach Chairs, Manufactured by Downeast Concepts Inc., dba Backyard and Beyond, of Yarmouth, Maine. “The recalled children’s beach chairs have exposed, sharp metal rivets, posing a laceration hazard.” The recalled children’s folding beach chairs have white aluminum tube frames and pink, yellow, blue or purple fabric seats and chair backs with fish, palm trees or mermaid decorations .The chairs measure 13 inches wide by 18 inches high by 20 inches deep.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled beach chairs immediately and return them to Downeast Concepts for a full refund. For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.downeastconcepts.com.
July 18: Children’s Trampolines Recalled by Panline USA Due to Fall Hazard
Name of product: Alex ® Model 786X Little Jumpers Trampoline, Imported by Panline USA Inc., Northvale, N.J. “The handlebar can break, causing a fall hazard”. The product is a small, toddler-sized trampoline with a yellow and blue colored handlebar over the top of the trampoline for toddlers to hold on to while jumping. The trampoline has a blue mat and orange pads with different colored circles printed onto the pads, yellow legs and blue feet. A white label is sewn into the underside of the orange pads which has “786X Little Jumpers Trampoline” printed above the bar code. This recall involves trampolines with the codes 21011-P0003070, 21011-P0003246, 25511-P0003071, 27811-P0003372, 29811-P0003373 and 34211-P0003375. This code is printed underneath the barcode.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a replacement trampoline.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm at (800) 666-2539 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.alextoys.com/safety.
Toys, furniture and other equipment is an expensive investment for a daycare business, However it is an investment that is essential for licensed daycare providers that care for infants. Be aware that if you must buy used cribs and furniture for your daycare center it is imperative that you check against the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall list to be sure the product has not been previously recalled.
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