Archive for June, 2010
Scope(r) Original Mint Mouthwash Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement June 30th, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Scope(r) Original Mint Mouthwash, 1 Liter Size
Units: About 35,000 bottles
Manufacturer: The Procter & Gamble Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio
Hazard: The mouthwash contains ethyl alcohol and certain bottles have malfunctioning child-resistant caps and lack the statement, “This Package for Households Without Young children,” as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Ethyl alcohol is toxic and can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: This recall involves some bottles of Scope(r) Original Mint Mouthwash in 1 liter sizes. The recalled bottles have the number 4 on the bottom of the bottle. The bottles with the 4 on the bottom may not be child-resistant. Consumers can also attempt to twist the cap open. If the cap can be twisted off without squeezing the tabs on the cap, the package is not child-resistant.
Sold at: Drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers between January 2010 and June 2010 for about $4.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children. Consumers who purchased the product with the expectation that it would be in child-resistant packaging can contact Procter & Gamble for a full refund or a replacement coupon. Adult consumers can continue to use the product as directed.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Procter & Gamble toll-free at (877) 340-8825 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to their website at: www.scopemouthwash.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10280.html
First Candle Responds to Recent Drop Side Crib Recalls June 25th, 2010
Offers support and resources to concerned parents and caregivers
Despite recent voluntary recalls of drop side cribs, First Candle reminds parents and caregivers that research and statistics continue to show that a crib that meets current safety standards, is properly assembled and has no worn or defective parts is still the safest place for your baby to sleep.
First Candle is available to answer your questions and respond to your concerns toll-free at 1-800-221-7437.
We offer the following information and resources to help guide you in ensuring your baby has a safe place to sleep at naptime and nighttime:
- For the most accurate, up-to-date information on the importance of safe sleep in protecting your baby from SIDS, suffocation and accidents during sleep, visit www.firstcandle.org
- In the most recent voluntary recall issued by the CPSC, seven manufacturers are offering a free kit to immobilize drop side cribs for parents and caregivers who are concerned (see CPSC Press Release and JPMA Statement below). If your crib is included, we urge you to contact the manufacturer to receive your free immobilization kit.
- Even if your crib is not part of the recall, take a minute to inspect your crib for any loose, worn or missing hardware. Also refer to your manufacturer’s instructions to double check that your crib is assembled properly.
- If your crib is involved in this recall, or you are concerned about the safety of your crib for any reason, we urge you to take care in selecting a safe alternative sleep space for your baby until you are able to obtain the free immobilization kit, replacement hardware or purchase a new crib.
- Consider these safe alternatives: portable play yard style cribs (check for size and weight limitations) and bassinets for babies who are less than 6 months old or are not yet able to push up or roll over.
- Keep in mind that as many as 4,000 babies die every year as a result of being placed to sleep in unsafe places (such as adult beds, sofas and cluttered cribs), compared to the small number of babies who are injured or die from defective cribs.
- Remember that adult beds are not safe for sleeping babies and never place your baby to sleep on any soft surface such as a sofa, chair, pillow, cushion or quilt.
- If you are considering purchasing a new crib, consider purchasing a crib without a drop side.
First Candle’s Bedtime Basics for Babies
Frequently Asked Questions About Drop Side Cribs
CPSC Press Release
JPMA Statement
www.cribsafety.org
Seven Manufacturers Announce Recalls to Repair Cribs to Address Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards – Industry Launches New Initiative to Secure Drop Sides with Free Immobilization Devices June 24th, 2010
Please link to the CPSC Press Release for important details on this crib recall.
Seven Manufacturers Announce Recalls to Repair Cribs to Address Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards – Industry Launches New Initiative to Secure Drop Sides with Free Immobilization Devices June 24th, 2010
Please link to the CPSC Press Release for important details on this recall.
Target Recalls Children’s Belts Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard June 18th, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Boys’ and girls’ belts
Units: About 105,150
Importer: Target Corp. of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: The belt buckles contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: This recall involves two types of belts: The Cherokee boys’ belts and Circo girls’ belts. The Cherokee belts are black and brown reversible belts with heavy stitching in sizes M-XL. The belts came in a pack of two with the numbers 202/08/0018, 202/08/0019 or 202/08/0020 embossed on the belt. The girls’ Circo belts are pink and white with heart buckles in sizes XS-L. They were sold in a 2-pack with the numbers 202/05/0071, 202/05/0072, 202/05/0073 or 202/05/0074 listed on the product label attached to the inside of the belt.
Sold exclusively at: Target stores and on Target.com nationwide from December 2008 through December 2009 for between $7 and $9
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled belts and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.target.com
Regal Lager Recalls Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard June 18th, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following product. Consumers should stop using products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of product: CYBEX 2.GO Infant Carriers
Units: About 2,700 in the United States and 400 in Canada
Distributor: Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.
Hazard: A shoulder strap slider buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to babies.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of broken buckles. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves CYBEX 2.GO infant carriers. “CYBEX” is embroidered on the fabric covering on the top of the head support. “2.GO” is printed on an orange tag near the head support. They were sold in the following colors: chili, indigo, purple and slate.
Sold at: Baby furniture and baby product stores nationwide, and on various websites, from August 2009 through April 2010 for about $100.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carriers and contact Regal Lager to receive a free replacement carrier.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Regal Lager at (866) 678-8940 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s website at www.regallager.com/recalls or email the firm at info@regallager.com
Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1071
Infant Apparel Recalled by Kiwi Industries Due to Choking Hazard June 18th, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Infant onesies and rompers
Units: About 450
Manufacturer: Holtrop & McIndoo LLC dba Kiwi Industries, of Albuquerque, N.M.
Hazard: Snaps on the onesies and rompers can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The onesies and rompers were sold in eight colors and prints: eggplant with kiwi green binding, floral print with eggplant binding, kiwi green with eggplant binding, pacific blue with kiwi green binding, crisscross print and kiwi green with pacific blue binding. The onesies were sold in sizes 0 to 3 months up to 12 to 18 months. The rompers were sold in sizes 0 to 3 months up to 18 to 24 months. “Kiwi industries” is printed on a tag sewn inside the garment’s collar.
Sold at: Children’s specialty stores nationwide from March 2010 through May 2010 for between $24 and $28.
Manufactured in: U.S.A.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the garments and contact Kiwi Industries for an exchange. The firm will provide a postage-free package for the return of the recalled garment.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kiwi Industries toll-free at (877) 509-4891 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.kiwiindustries.com. Consumers can also email the firm at info@kiwiindustries.com
First Candle Launches Two New Facebook Sites! June 3rd, 2010
Sites provide lifesaving messages and a forum for support as we work to save babies’ lives
Facebook is a great way to interact with experts and other fans on topics that are important to you. First Candle’s Kicks Count! and Bedtime Basics for Babies Facebook pages will provide you with the information and resources you need to give your baby the best possible chance to survive and thrive!
Kicks Count: What your baby’s kicks are telling you is important!
“Like” us at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/First-Candle-Kicks-Count/101022246605901?ref=ts to receive accurate, up-to-date information on kick counting – a simple, safe and effective way to monitor your baby’s health during that critical last trimester. Research shows that any major increase or decrease in your baby’s movements may be a sign that something is wrong.
Bedtime Basics for Babies: Safe Sleep Saves Lives!
“Like” us at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/First-Candle-Bedtime-Basics-Safe-Sleep-Saves-Lives/112894248739417?ref=ts to learn about lifesaving safe sleep practices that can help protect your baby from SIDS, suffocation and accidents during sleep.
Information on these campaigns can also be found at http://www.firstcandle.org/new-expectant-parents.
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