Tiny magnetic balls sold exclusively at Walmart are being recalled for causing illnesses and even death in some consumers as they do not comply with safety regulations. The seemingly innocent “Relax” magnetic balls, marketed as building blocks and stress relievers, have been linked to a horrifying toll of seven deaths and numerous hospitalizations. The recall,…
SAFETY TEAM — Safer-America.com, DECEMBER 18, 2015 Hoverboards are on fire. Literally. Across America, multiple families have reported dangerous episodes involving hoverboards catching fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) launched an investigation earlier this week involving 12 hoverboard-related fire incidents in 10 states. The CPSC is currently analyzing the safety of the highly-popular…
By Inside Edition Staff First Published: 8:38 AM PDT, October 25, 2023 “Don’t leave your babies alone with them,” Tiffany McIntyre says. Two moms who share a tragic bond are on a mission to raise awareness that balloons are not toys after their daughters’ birthday balloons turn deadly. Both of the women’s daughters died on their seventh birthday after…
By Elisabeth Leamy The holiday shopping season kicks off in earnest Friday, and if there are little kids on your list, we have an important warning. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group says some toys can pose a choking hazard, even if they may meet legal safety standards. It’s a topic that hits close to…
But they can still mess you up if you swallow them By Peter Hess December 1, 2016 SMALL RARE EARTH MAGNETS ARE ALLOWED BACK ON THE MARKET After multiple instances of children suffering internal injuries after swallowing these neodymium magnets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission got them taken off the market. The manufacturer won an appeal, though,…
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Millions of toys are out there, and hundreds of new ones hit the stores each year. Toys are supposed to be fun and are an important part of any child’s development. But each year, scores of kids are treated in hospital emergency departments for toy-related injuries. Choking is a particular risk for kids ages 3…