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Protecting children by improving
children’s product safety
2009 ANNUAL REPORT
ACTION NEWSLETTER
Kids In Danger (KID)
KID’s Mission
SPRING 2010
KID Focuses on Crib Safety as Recalls Skyrocket
Join us on April 21 for the2010 Best Friend Award Night
The Year of the Nursery Product Recall
A look at children’s product recalls in 2009 and changes in children’s product safety
Report by: Kids In Danger 3/29/2010
116 W. Illinois Street, Suite 5E Chicago, IL 60654 312-595-0649 Phone 312-595-0939 Fax www.KidsInDanger.org [email protected]
Are your grandkids SAFE?
Protect your grandchildren from unsafe children’s products.
On average, more than two children’s products are recalled each week. How much do you
know about the products
your grandchild uses – at home, at childcare, or elsewhere?
Cribs, toys and most other children’s products:Consumer Product Safety Commission1-800-638-2772 www.cpsc.gov
Car seats:National Highway Traffic Safety Administration1-800-327-4236www.nhtsa.gov
Foods and medicines:Food and Drug Administration1-888-463-6332www.fda.gov
www.recalls.gov
116 W. Illinois Street, Suite 5E Chicago, IL 60654Tel: 312-595-0649Fax: [email protected] www.KidsInDanger.org
safety resourcesKids In Danger
Our mission is to:
n Promote the development of safer children’s products
n Advocate for children; and
n Educate the public, especially parents and caregivers, about dangerous children’s products
KID is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting children by improving children’s product safety. Linda Ginzel and Boaz Keysar founded KID in 1998 following the death of their son in an unsafe portable crib. KID is dedicated in loving memory of Danny Keysar, Andy Sage and all victims of unsafe children’s products.
The Debby Sayah Grandparent Outreach Project is named to honor the memory of KID board member Judy Sage’s mother, and provides children’s product safety and recall information to grandparents.
Are your kids SAFE??Protect your children from dangerous children’s products
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death among children.
An estimated 66,400 children under age 5 were rushed to U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2006 for injuries associated with nursery products.
An average of 81 children under age 5 die annually in incidents associated with nursery products.
In calendar year 2007, the U.S. Consumer Product safety commission recalled children’s products, including nursery items, toys, and clothing, at a rate of almost 4 per week. This accounts for over 46 million recalled units.
Some juvenile products that have never been recalled are still dangerous. This includes sleep positioners, walkers and baby bath seats.
New federal legislation improves the children’s product safety system, but parents and caregivers must be informed to keep children safe.
Visit www.KidsInDanger.org for more information on cribs, strollers, high chairs, and other children’s products
Funding for this brochure and other outreach materials for Kids In Danger came from the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
facts:Kids In DangerKID is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting children by improving children’s product safety. University of Chicago professors Linda Ginzel and Boaz Keysar founded KID in 1998 following the death of their son in an unsafe portable crib. KID is dedicated in loving memory of Danny Keysar and all victims of juvenile products. Our mission is to:
n Promote the development of safer children’s products;
n Advocate for children; and
n Educate the public, especially parents and caregivers, about dangerous children’s products.
116 W. Illinois Street, Suite 5E Chicago, IL 60654Tel: 312-595-0649 • Fax [email protected] www.KidsInDanger.org
Sign me up for monthly email updates on unsafe products and KID’s ACTION newsletter. Let me know how I can help keep children safe from dangerous children’s products.
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Selling secondhand children’s products safely
Kids In Danger 116 W. Illinois Street, Suite 5E Chicago, Illinois 60654 312.595.0649 www.KidsInDanger.org
Events over the last several years have shattered public confidence in the safety of products sold in the United States, particularly children’s products. The many recalls of dangerous and toxic products – including all those above ‐‐ made it clear that the system was broken. Congress answered the call to address these concerns, and on August 14, 2008, President Bush signed into law the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
For second hand sellers working to avoid selling dangerous products Kids In Danger (KID) offers these guidelines.
• Do not sell any recalled products. NARTS, CPSC and Kids In Danger can be resources for stores and
individuals to learn to check products for recalls and remove them from the stream of commerce. In some cases a refund, repair kit or replacement product may be available. Sign up for email alerts of recalls at cpsc.gov to keep your inventory recall‐free. (NOTE: The products across the top of the page are all recalled – information on these and thousands more recalled products can be found at www.CPSC.gov. )
• Avoid selling used cribs, car seats, and bike helmets as they may not be safe due to involvement in an accident, missing or broken hardware, or not meeting current safety standards. In addition, don’t sell walkers, bath seats or sleep positioners as these are not safe for use. Dropside cribs in particular have been found to be unsafe after repeated use and/or assembly and disassembly.
• Only sell children’s metal jewelry, toys, vinyl products, and durable juvenile products such as play
yards, strollers, or high chairs that have been certified as meeting current standards. Alternatively, ask manufacturers for certification if available. Children’s jewelry and vinyl products have been found to have high levels of lead in the past.
• Do not sell or donate items that are broken or missing pieces. Locking devices, latches, brakes, hardware, and safety restraints should be checked on all items.
• Include manufacturer information, instructions, or product registration cards, when possible. These are sometimes available for download from the manufacturer’s website. This is very important with juvenile products as a missing screw can cause a fatal entrapment hazard.
• Remove drawstrings and ties on clothing such as hooded sweatshirts as these can cause strangulation. If the product is new and has drawstrings – report it to CPSC.
• To avoid violating the lead limits in the CPSIA in clothing and other textile products, second hand sellers
should read CPSC’s guidance for secondhand sellers found at their website, www.CPSC.gov.
Following these guidelines will ensure your products are safe. Contact [email protected] for more information or safety brochures for your customers. Kids In Danger is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting children by improving children’s product safety. KID was founded in 1998 by the parents of Danny Keysar who was killed in a recalled portable crib.
Safe Sleep Tips A crib is the most important safety equipment parents obtain for their new baby. Safety is the primary role of the crib or other sleep environments. Use the following tips and guidelines to protect children from dangerous sleeping environments. For more information on sleep environment hazards and recalls, read KID’s report Unsafe While Sleeping: Children’s Sleep Environment Recalls, found under Publications/Research Reports at www.KidsInDanger.org. Choosing a crib A crib made before 1999 will not meet current safety standards. Even a newer used crib might have missing hardware or loose parts, or be subject to a recall. Do not use a crib made prior to 1999. If you are using a crib that has been used before ‐‐ by you, a friend or that you bought used ‐‐ check it carefully against the recall list at www.cpsc.gov and only use if you have the instructions and all parts and it goes together snugly with no loose parts. We recommend against using a used drop‐side crib. Check ALL cribs for:
• Slats that are too far apart and might entrap a child (if a soda can fits, it is too wide) • Corner post extensions that can catch on a child’s clothing or toys • Hardware (screws and bolts) which secure crib components are not loose or missing • Crib is free of protruding rivets, metal nuts or bolts, knobs, and wing nuts • Mattress is tight‐fitting; 2 fingers cannot fit between the mattress and crib’s side • Joints and parts fit tightly, and wood is smooth and free of splinters • There is no cracked or peeling paint, and all painted surfaces are lead‐free • Drop side rails lock properly and securely when in raised position
Using a crib safely • Read and follow carefully the directions for set up and use of the crib. Replacement instructions
can be obtained from the manufacturer • Remove soft bedding such as pillows, sleep positioners, blankets, bumper pads, and stuffed toys • Use sheets that are tight‐fitting • Check often that mattress support hangers and other hardware is secure and working properly • Position mobiles out of child’s reach and remove when child starts to push up • Never hang anything on or above the crib with ribbon or string • Drop mattress to the lowest position when child can pull themselves up • Stop using a crib with loose or missing parts or hardware and contact the manufacturer.
Safe Sleeping • The safest sleep environment is a safe crib with a tight‐fitting mattress and sheet with nothing
inside but the baby. • Soft materials, such as pillows or comforters, should not be placed under a sleeping infant. • Keep soft objects and loose bedding, including crib bumpers, out of the crib. • Babies should sleep near the caregiver, but in a separate sleeping environment. • The infant should be lightly clothed for sleep. Avoid over‐bundling. Use a blanket sleeper if
needed to keep blankets or other coverings out of the crib. • Avoid commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of SIDS, including sleep positioners. Do
not use home monitors (since) there is no evidence that monitors reduce its frequency.
Summer SafetyWhether you spend your sunny days near the water or at a park, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that summer is the time of year most commonly associated with injuries. Stay safe with these tips.
Pool Safety • Children should be watched at all times when near or in water. Being able to swim does not prevent a drowning accident. • Keep rescue tools such like life preservers/ telephone near the pool.•Pool owners should be trained in CPR.• New larger inflatable pools pose the same risks as in-ground pools. Use the same precautions, including fencing,around such pools.• Pools should be separated from the house and surrounded by a fence (at least five feet tall) with a self-closingclosing and self-latching gate.• When a child is missing, look in the pool first.
Yard Sale and Thrift Store Safety• Check all products you buy/sell against the CPSC’s list of recalled products at cpsc.gov.• Check care seats at NHTSA.gov • Do not buy/sell older model cribs or car seats. Cribs and car seats older than five years are too old to beused and do not meet current safety standards.• Do not buy/sell baby bath seats or bath rings, baby walkers, or sleep positioners as these are not safe for use.• Never buy/ sell bike helmet or car seats--there’s no way of knowing if it’s been involved in a crash, andonce it has it is no longer an adequate piece of protection equipment.• When selling items, include manufacturer information, instructions, or product registration cards wheneverpossible. These can sometimes be found at the manufacturer’s website.
Soccer Goal Safety• Be aware that soccer goals, home-made and store-bought, may tip over causing serious injury or death. Goal safety includes properly anchoring and counter-weighting for stability. Visit anchoredforsafety.org for more information.
Traveling With Children• When driving, always use a car safety seat for infants and children under 40 pounds. Infants under one year and under 20 pounds must ride rear-facing. Visit safekids.org for more car seat information. • Children between 40-80 pounds should use an approved booster seat.• As when traveling by car, it is best to keep a child in a secure safety seat when traveling by airplane. Check the products your baby uses at Grandma’s or the hotel for recalls and make sure all parts are properly assembled.
For more safety information visit www.KidsInDanger.org
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