Crib Recalled for Infant Deaths

Posted on July 21, 2011 by David Boyles

Delta Enterprise Safety Peg Drop-Side Crib has been recalled again after being connected to two infant deaths. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall in 2008 and is re-releasing this recall after to a second infant death in 2009. It has been speculated that the infant was sleeping in a crib bought second-hand and was therefore missing necessary safety features.

The Delta Enterprise Safety Peg Drop-Side Crib can result in asphyxiation if infants become trapped in the movable parts. Customers are strongly advised to discontinue use of any original cribs until a repair kit can be obtained to rectify this product's defect.

Customers who have been injured because of a defective product may be entitled to monetary compensation. U.S. product liability laws allow consumers of defective products to sue for financial recovery for injuries they suffer because of an unsafe product.
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Swing Sets Recalled as Falling Hazard

Posted on July 20, 2011 by David Boyles

240,000 swing sets, made my  Adventure Playsets, are being recalled as a falling hazard after over 500 hundred complaints of wood rot in the structural components of the swing set. This product was sold by several retailers under the following names: Bellevue, Bellevue II, Belmont, Durango, Durango II, Sedona, Tacoma, Tacoma II, Ventura, Venture II and Yukon.

Minor injuries have been reported as a result of these faulty swing sets and customers are advised to discontinue use until a repair kit can be obtained to replace and strengthen the structure of the swing set.

Customers who have been injured because of a defective product may be entitled to financial compensation. U.S. product liability laws allow consumers of defective products to sue for financial recovery for injuries they suffer because of an unsafe product.
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Defective Child Booster Seat Recalled

Posted on June 29, 2011 by David Boyles

Circo Child Booster Seat sold only in Target stores have been recalled due to a faulty seat belt buckle. Target has received several reports of dysfunctional buckles and some instances of injury. Customers of the 375,000 defective booster seats sold between 2005 and 2009, are instructed to discontinue use immediately for safety reasons.

Booster seats are intended to fasten to full-sized chairs to raise children up to a table, however, Cicro Child Booster Seats do not do so safely. The buckle on the seat belt can open spontaneously, potentially causing children to fall. Customers of this defective product are encouraged to return it to Target for a refund.

Customers who are injured due to defective products may be entitled to further monetary compensation. U.S. product liability laws allow consumers of defective products to sue for financial recovery for injuries they suffer because of an unsafe product.
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Disney Tricycle Plastic Trikes Recall

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Soraya Dadras

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Disney Princess Tricycles due to hazardous displays mounted on the handlebars. The handlebars had castle displays and figures mounted on the handlebars that could potentially injure a child who falls on them.

 

Around 9,000 plastic trikes were sold in the United States. The bikes were pink and fuchsia colored and were called Disney Princess Plastic Racing Trikes. The company (China by Kiddieland Toys Limited) has received three reports of children with facial lacerations suffered from falls. The trikes were sold from January 2009 through April 2011 at Target, JCPenny, Meijer, and H.E.B. Stores for about $50. Consumers of the tricycles are advised to immediately stop their children from using the tricycles and contact Kiddieland for a free replacement handlebar with an enclosed rotating display. If you have purchased one of these tricycles for your child and have questions regarding the recall, you may call 800-430-5307 for information. 

Many children receive tricycles as gifts from their loved ones every year for birthdays or holidays. Disney tricycles are popular among children especially who want products with their favorite characters.  Many children often fall off tricycles but tricycles should be tested to have safety features so that your child is minimally injured. Hospital bills can be extremely costly and your child could suffer lifelong physical ailments. If the Disney tricycles injured your child, it is important to consult someone to discuss your options about compensation.

 
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Drop Side Cribs on the Verge of Ban in N.Y.

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Jessica Navarro

The website newsinferno.com is reporting that a New York senator will be introducing legislation to ban cribs that have a rail that drops down on the side. These drop side cribs make it easier for parents to be able to pick up their child when they are in the crib; however, the report states many unfortunate incidents have occurred due to malfunction in the crib rail.

The rail can easily slide down or completely fall off of the crib, which presents a dangerous hazard for the child in the crib. The report also states these cribs could present a suffocation or strangulation hazard. According to the report, the Consumer Products Safety Commission has issued recalls on more than 7 million of these cribs due to safety hazards for the child.

Drop side cribs have been used for many years and according to the report, have been known to cause many accidents that have led to fatalities in almost every case. Although drop side cribs have a convenient design for parents or caretakers and allow easy access into the crib, the danger that these types of cribs present for a child far outweighs the advantages for them. The number of fatalities compounds the problem of the danger these cribs present and make enacting legislation to ban them seem like a very viable and necessary measure. Although voluntary bans from major vendors may prevent the danger to an extent, enacting legislation ensures that the child’s safety is taken into consideration and ideally should completely remove the danger that children face with these cribs.

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