Recalls this Week
 Wendy Bellissimo Crib Recalled Photo: © CPSC |
Seriously though, one of the recalls is quite a shocker -- the Aqua Dots Art Set. It's got a chemical in it that turns into a date rape drug if ingested. Now, normally I wouldn't be too concerned about it here at Babies and Toddlers since it's for older kids (4+) but then there's always that issue of older siblings or cousins having the toy and the off chance that a younger child may come into contact with it. Case in point, one of the reported injuries involved a 20-month-old swallowing the beads, vomiting and then becoming comatose.
Another recall on this list that concerns me is the Hunter Humidifier. Water can leak into the electrical compartment and start a fire. It's prime time for colds, croop and flu and I know lots of us already have furnaces blaring and are using humidifiers. I've seen this one on shelves myself (they were there for nearly 2 years) so I know it's probably in a lot of homes.
- Children's Sunglasses from Dollar General for lead paint
- Curious George Plush Dolls for lead paint
- Wendy Bellissimo Convertible Crib from Bassettbaby for bolts that can come loose and cause entrapment / strangulation
- Aqua Dots Art Set for toxic coating on beads
- Pull Back Action Toy Cars from Dollar General for lead paint
- Toy Robot for lead paint
- Dizzy Ducks Music Box for lead paint
- Winnie the Pooh Spinning Top for lead paint
- Duck Family Collectible Wind-Up Toy for lead paint
- Dragster and Funny Car Toy for lead paint
- Northern Tool Big Red Wagon for lead paint
- Skippy Pool Toys could break apart and cause a laceration
- Hunter Humidifiers for possible fire hazard
- Laugh and Learn Kitchen Toys from Fisher Price for possible choking hazard
(Note: Everything on this list was made in China except for the Fisher Price Kitchen Toys which were made in Mexico.)
Comments
This is awful - my daughter is 3, and I actually remember looking at the Aqua Dots in Target, but fortunately never purchased them. This worsening situation is frightening. Hopefully manufacturers will face stricter regulations in the future.
I AM OUTRAGED!!!!! I do not understand how these products are continuously being put on the market…i have a sixteen year old…then i have my, will be three year old next month…have i just been out of toy buying so long that i didn’t realize this problem exist…what are we as parents and consumers doing about it..am i too late…is this normal…what can I DO TO STOP IT!!!!! is santa gonna have to take christmas back to the store???????????????????????HELLLLOOOO!