The World’s Largest Car Seat Check was announced May 22nd. As the Memorial Day holiday approaches, many car seat safety experts warn parents to make sure their car seat is properly fitted. 75% of car seats aren’t installed properly, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The event will also showcase the recent car seats …
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Car Seat Safety Event Announced
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Children’s Products Tested for Safety
Posted May 20th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Child Safety, safety With | Comments OffMore than 600 children’s products are undergoing testing due to the Consumer Protection Regulations. 120 stop-sale notices were issued to companies due to unsafe products in Singapore. A public notice will be issued to inform customers about the dangerous products, and anyone who continue to sell the products will be fined as much as $10,000. …
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Pajamas Recalled for Detaching Snaps
Posted May 17th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Child Safety, Product Recall With | Comments OffLoblaw announced a voluntary recall of pajamas made for children because it was recently discovered the snaps on the pajamas might detach. The products were sold in several areas of Canada from February to May and include specific UPC numbers. Many different products have been removed from store shelves, including Atlantic Superstore and Joe Fresh. …
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Half of Families Surveyed Forget to Tether Car Seat
Posted May 16th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, Child Safety With | Comments OffHalf of families surveyed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety did not fit their child car seat properly. They forgot to tether the top, which stops the seat from rotating during a wreck. The Top Tether represents a vital part of the ISOFIX system of forward-facing car seats. It anchors the top of the …
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Avoid a Lawn Mowing Disaster
Posted May 15th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Child Safety, safety With | Comments OffOver 17,000 children sustained injuries related to lawn-mowers in the US, according to data collected by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. There are many ways to prevent a potentially deadly accident. Make sure a child is at least 12 before they operate a mower and 16 to use a riding mower. A child should …
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Stroller Incidents Under Review
Posted May 15th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Child Safety, safety With | Comments OffOver 1,200 incidents related to stroller use were recently analyzed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with four fatalities and 360 injuries linked to defective strollers. They discovered many stroller types that had detached wheels and problematic structures. These issues caused finger amputations, head entrapment, and falls because of a child who could unbuckle …
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Backyard Safety Tips
Posted May 9th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Child Safety, safety With | Comments OffOne of the many ways people enjoy sunny weather is by relaxing outdoors, whether it be on their patio or jumping through the sprinkler. Consumer Reports is urging homeowners to remain safe when playing in their backyard, and prevent accidents and injuries by keeping a few things in mind before having a barbecue or pool …
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Expired Baby Formula Found on Store Shelves
Posted May 9th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Child Safety, safety With | Comments OffBaby formula is required by the Food & Drug Administration to have a use-by date, however many times baby formula found in stores had dates that may be expired. Nine bottles were found past their use-by date in Connecticut, and the NBC reporter was able to purchase it without being stopped. Three cases with a …
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Recent Study Reveals Risks Parent Drivers Take
Posted May 6th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, Child Safety With | Comments OffA recent study conducted by the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeting in Washington, DC discovered that parents are putting their children at risk while behind the wheel. Over 600 parents were surveyed, and they discovered that while their children are passengers, they were commonly distracted by them. Participants were questioned about how often they engaged …
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Bounce House Injuries Increased 1500% from 1995-2010
Posted May 3rd, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Child Safety, safety With | Comments OffBlow-up bounce houses are a popular attraction at many parties, and kids are very excited by the idea of an air-filled house they can jump inside and fall over each other. Many of these devices are sold for use at home, and they can be found in local stores, baseball games or malls. There have …
