Awareness of items being recalled is important for the
safety of children. People cannot rely on the media for every recall. It is
important to be aware of potential dangers to children.
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According to http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/09/infant-motrin-recall,
on September 9, 2013 200 Infant Motrin were recalled because they possibly
contained plastic particles from a third-party supplier.
In September there were seven recalled items alone. These
products listed below were recalled due to danger to children.
· - The Land of Nod recalled bed-frames due to
entrapment hazard
- - The Children’s Place recalled footed pajamas due
to violation of Federal flammability standard
· - Hachette Book Group recalled children’s books due
to choking and laceration hazard
· - Be Amazing! Toys recalled Monster Science Growing
Spiders due to serious ingestion hazard
· - Eco-Novelty recalled Jumbo Size and Jumbo
Multipurpose Cosmo beads due to serious ingestion hazard
· - Toys R Us recalled Journey Girl Travel Trunks due
to laceration hazard
Anna Nguyen, editor of Healthy Kids blog, claims there have
been six reports of incidents involving the metal handle on the journey girl
travel trunk. One incident involved a child needing stitches.
For any questions or concerns regarding a children’s item
that has been bought, contact:
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection Bureau of Consumer Protection
2811 Agriculture Drive
Madison, WI 53708
(800)422-7128 (toll free in Wisconsin)
