It seems that every day there is a new recall taking place. Whether it is the dangers of E Coli bacteria, excessive amounts of lead, or dangers or items exploding, breaking, or causing serious harm it is important to be aware of the recalls that are currently being issued.
Some recalls occur when customers fail to read the labels or warnings on a package or item and serious injury results. The company in turn voluntarily recalls the product while they initiate new warning labels and safety measures that help ensure the public’s safety. It is important that anyone who has Internet access visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website and stay current and up to date with the newest and latest recall information. You can also post your own information regarding a product that is unsafe. It is important to realize that recalls are in effect until the company creates a change or a new product, and though we may like to expect all recalled items to disappear from the marketplace, they don’t. It is very common for recalled items to become resold through used vendors, thrift stores, or from owners through want ads, classifieds, or yard sales. If you have an item and aren’t sure if it is safe, you can visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website and search through their safety news. You can enter data for both the month and year that the recall was initiated and the search form dates back to the year 1973, though the earliest recalls I found were in 1974.
With the holiday season here and everyone in a flux regarding the safest toys to purchase, it is a good idea to check with the recall list and make sure that you aren’t purchasing toys that have been deemed unsafe or potentially dangerous. So far, there have been over twenty child related product recalls in just November alone. These recalls include the Children’s Wooden Storage Rack by Jetmax International; Halloween Themed Baskets by Hobby Lobby stores; Birch Bark Wrapped Candies by Roost; Children’s Bath Robes by Bon Ton; Folding Chairs by Iceberg Enterprises; Football Helmets by Nike; Children’s Sunglasses by Dollar General; Curious George Plush Dolls by Marvel Toys; AC Power Adapter by Yamaha; Lawn Mowers by American Honda; DVD/CD.MP3 player by Coby Electronics; Cribs by Bassettbaby; AquaDots by Spin Master; Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps by Carrier; Collectible Toy Robot by Schylling Associates; Dizzy Ducks by Schylling Associates, Spinning Top by Schylling Associates; Duck Family Collectible Toy by Schylling Associates; Toy Cars by Dollar General; Toy Dragster and Funny Car by International Sourcing Ltd.; Big Red Wagons by Northern Tool & Equipment; Skippy Pool Toys by Swimways Corp.; Humidifiers by Hunter Fan; Snowmobiles by Polaris Industries INC.; Laugh and Learn Kitchen Toys by Fisher Price; Pearl Like Bead Attachment Sold with Girl’s Gift Sets by Limited Too Stores.
As you can see, this is a huge amount of recalls and the month isn’t over yet. Before shopping for this holiday season, make sure to check with CPSC and think twice before purchasing anything someone may be selling second hand.
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