Most product recalls stem from a particular hazard, such as the risk of choking. But others—like the recall recently announced for card table and chair sets—could be dangerous for more than one reason. These not only have a fall hazard but...
Deaths of Children Remind Public about Dangers of Toy Chests, Trunks
Storage and toy chests are a common place for children to hide. But what’s fun quickly can turn tragic. On the heels of a recent tragedy, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is renewing its efforts to raise awareness of the...
Defective Design of a Children’s Product Could Include a Strangulation Hazard as Seen with IKEA Wall-Mounted Lamps
The death of a 16-month-old child has prompted IKEA to recall 2.9 million SMILA-series wall-mounted lamps in the United States. The toddler became tangled in the light’s cord and died. A 15-month-old child nearly strangled as well. Both...