December 19th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Recalls, Dangerous Toys
We enjoyed a short break from CPSC recalls earlier in the month, but we’ve seen a long list of warnings lately so I wanted to share them with you. Click the link below to show the full list of CPSC recall warnings issued between Dec. 4th and 19th:
December 5th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Recalls, Dangerous Toys, Family Safety
To stay with today’s safe toy focus, HealthyToys.org (Washington Toxins Coalition and the Ecology Group) has released their 10 Toys with Most Lead list. The environmental groups tested over 1,200 toys that haven’t been recalled (most of which are on the market) and found that 35% contained lead. Many of these have levels far above […]
December 5th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Family Health, Recalls, Dangerous Toys
If you are like me, you’ve been wondering what has been keeping the toy industry from checking their products before they are packaged. You may have also been under the assumption that the equipment needed to make a reasonably accurate test is impossibly expensive, hard to find, and very difficult to operate. Surely, there must […]
November 21st 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Recalls, Dangerous Toys, Family Safety
Ten of the twelve listed CPSC recall notices were released today (Wednesday the 21st) covering everything from choking hazards to lead exposure. The images shown above are only a small number of the latest recalled products, so please click on the links below
November 13th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Family Health, Dangerous Toys, Family Safety
I received an email from the non-profit group Consumers Union hoping to get the word out about their Twelve Days of Safe Shopping educational program, and I thought Dear Dr.MOZ readers might be interested.
The CU team recently put together a “Get the Lead Out This Holiday Season” safe shopper kit including a retailer demands coupon […]
November 8th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Recalls, Dangerous Toys, Family Safety
There were 13 new recall notices since my last recall post on Monday, so I thought I better keep everyone up-to-date with the latest warnings. The images shown above are only a
November 5th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Recalls, Dangerous Toys
Having trouble keeping-up with the latest recalls? Drop by Dear Dr.MOZ weekly and we’ll give you the latest CPSC news and related links. We typically post warnings every seven days, but our schedule shifts based on the severity and the number of released recalls. Below you’ll find the latest CPSC recalls between October 27th and […]
October 26th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Recalls, Dangerous Toys, Family Safety
Below you’ll find the latest CPSC recalls between October 19th and 26th. Click on each recall’s link for additional information and images.
Magnetic Game Pieces sold with “Cars” Themed Backpacks (Detached Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards)
Children’s Metal Jewelry Recalled By WeGlow International (Due to Risk of Lead Exposure)
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recalls Children’s Jewelry (Due […]
October 18th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Toddler Products, Recalls, Dangerous Toys
Below you’ll find the latest CPSC recalls between October 12th and 18th. Click on each recall’s link for additional information and images.
Payless ShoeSource Recalls Girls’ Boots (Due to Fall Hazard)
The Gymboree Corp. Recalls Toy Swords (Due to Breakage and Laceration Hazard)
Dunkin’ Donuts Recalls Glow Sticks (Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazards)
Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children’s Puppet […]