Over the past few months, I've been blogging about various examples of recalled children's products--everything from cereal and cribs to strollers and toy jewelry. Today, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued yet another recall involving a product, specifically designed for children. This time it's baby Hammocks from a company called Mama Little Helper, based out of Frisco, Texas.

The infant and toddler hammocks were made in Malaysia and as many as 500 units have been voluntarily recalled. At issue is what CPSC and company officials describe at side-to-side shifting or moving of the hammock. This can actually cause the infant to roll and become stuck or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, possibly causing the baby to suffocate.

So far the company knows of three incidents where the hammock has become unbalanced. In fact, an infant rolled to the side of corner of the hammock. That baby was discovered face down and crying. Thankfully no injuries have been reported.

The baby hammocks were sold exclusively online at www.mamalittlehelper.com from May 2008 through February 2010 and retailed for between $100 and $230 each. Consumers should look for model numbers 1010, 1020 and BL222.

Precautions for Parents and Caregivers

It should be noted that it is against the law to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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Child injury attorney Jeffrey Killino is not only an experienced lawyer, but also a child advocate. When a child injury occurs, whether it is a because of faulty crib or other product, he has the know-how and resources to guide you through the legal process to get what you and your family are entitled to. If your child has suffered a traumatic injury because of a company's negligence, Jeffrey Killino can help. Contact child injury attorney Jeffrey Killino today at 877-875-2927.

This is the third blog I've written just this year about children's tainted Jewelry and quite frankly, it’s getting old.

Back in January, I told you about a recall concerning some children's jewelry that contained cadmium.

Then just a couple of months later, came word from the Consumer Product Safety Commission of another cadmium-related recall involving Children's Metal Charm Bracelets.

Now, a report by the Associated Press says the world’s biggest retailer is still selling kids' jewelry that may be tainted with cadmium. The AP report says jewelry branded by Miley Cyrus and sold exclusively at Wal-Mart nationwide contains high levels of the toxic metal.

The latest report says Wal-Mart learned in February that the items are tainted, but despite this news, has continued to sell them. The AP also found that a separate line of jewelry charms being sold at Wal-Mart also had high cadmium levels.

This is unacceptable. Research shows that cadmium can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects, such as bone softening and kidney failure. Even OSHA admits that the metal is extremely toxic.

All retailers are supposed to adhere to the highest and strictest safety standards and especially one as large as Wal-Mart. Most parents strive to keep their kids safe and the last thing on their minds is wondering if their children's jewelry is safe and not tainted with a toxic metal.

Wal-Mart says they are concerned about their customer's safety. If that's the case, make sure potentially dangerous products for children don't line your store shelves.

Attorney Jeffrey Killino's focus is on keeping kids safe. He is no stranger to toxic toys. In 2007, he filed a class action lawsuit to compel Mattel to provide free testing of all children who played with lead toys.

Child injuries have the potential to be very serious and can leave a parent feeling helpless. If you believe your child has health problems associated with lead or cadmium-based toys or other dangerous chemicals found in children's products, please contact child injury attorney Jeffrey Killino at 877-875-2927 today.

Just a few days ago, I blogged about a huge recall involving cribs that posed a strangulation and a suffocation hazard. Now comes word of yet another crib recall. This time it involves C&T International/Sorelle cribs. On Thursday May 6, 2010 The U.S Consumer Product Safety 
Commission recalled as many as 170,000 Drop-Side Cribs.



The cribs are distributed under the name Golden Baby Inc.



The CPSC says the hazard centers on the cribs' drop-side hardware. Officials say it can disengage from the tracks, causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop-side partially detaches, it creates space between the drop side and the crib mattress.

The bodies of infants and toddlers can become trapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. Complete detachment of the drop sides can lead to falls from the crib. In addition, slats can detach from the sides of the cribs. Infants and toddlers can then become entrapped, strangle or fall out of the crib.



So far, the CPSC and C&T/Sorelle have received reports of  more than 100 incidents of drop-side and slat detachments in C&T/Sorelle drop-side cribs.

Six infants received bruises and abrasions to the head, face, torso or leg from becoming entrapped or falling after the drop side collapsed. An 
additional five infants who were entrapped or fell were found by their parents and were not injured.



The full-size cribs were sold at various children's product stores around the country from January 2000 through March 2010 for between 
$300 and $600.

The cribs were manufactured in different countries including Italy, Latvia, Brazil, China and Vietnam.



The CPSC has some recommendations for parents and caregivers. They are urging them to immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby.



Consumers should contact C&T/Sorelle to receive a free replacement kit. For four of the older models of the cribs - the Hampton, Jackie, Nina and Rita models -- the firm may be unable to supply a part to repair the crib and will, instead, provide consumers with a $100 voucher towards the purchase of another C&T product. 

The recalled  Models Include:



• Alessandra; Model Number 180

• Alex 3 in 1; Model Number 910
• 
Amelia; Model Number 185

• Chelsea; Model Number 100
• 
Federica; Model Number 170

• Glenda/Toscana; Model Number 350
• 
Hampton; Model Number 303
• 
Jackie; Model Number 440

• Jessica; Model Number 810
• 
Lana; Model Number 240
• 
Leonardo; Model Number 395
• 
Marisa; Model Number 680
• 
Martina; Model Number 135
• 
Mirabella; Model Number 930
• 
Nadia; Model Number 245

• Natasha; Model Number 900
• 
Nico; Model Number 630

• Nina Pine; Model Number 710
• 
Noelle; Model Number 999

• Pagodina; Model Number 195

• Rita; Model Number 490 - Manufactured between 2001 and October 2007

• Rosa; Model Number 870

• Rosemary; Model Number 925
• 
Silver; Model Number 485  

It should be noted that this is the fourth crib recall I’ve blogged about since just last Fall. Attorney Jeffrey Killino’s focus is on keeping kids safe and knows child injuries are very serious and can leave a parent feeling helpless. If you believe your child was injured as a result of a faulty or recalled consumer product please contact child injury attorney Jeffrey Killino at 877-875-2927 today.

Last week I told you about a huge recall concerning Graco and Simplicity cribs. Now comes word of yet another major recall involving children’s products.

A part of Johnson & Johnson is recalling certain children’s over the counter liquid medications. The Food and Drug Administration says the problem centers around manufacturing deficiencies, which may affect the quality of the product.

The products recalled include certain lots of infants’ and children’s Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl products because some of them may have more of an active ingredient than specified. The products were manufactured by Johnson & Johnson’s McNeil Consumer Healthcare division. Other products involved in the recall may have foreign particles such as manufacturing residue.

Although the chance for serious harm is small, McNeil officials are urging parents not to give the products to children. The specific products in question involve Tylenol Infants Drops, Children’s Tylenol Suspensions, Infants’ Motrin Drops as well as Benadryl Allergy liquids.

This is not the first time McNeil has been cited. Back in January, the company was forced to recall hundreds of lots of adult and children’s products after receiving reports of moldy smells coming from over-the-counter drugs made in Puerto Rico.

Attorney Jeffrey Killino’s focus is on keeping kids safe and knows child injuries are very serious and can leave a parent feeling helpless. If you believe your child was injured as a result of a faulty or recalled consumer product please contact child injury attorney Jeffrey Killino at 877-875-2927 today.

There has been another recall of a children’s product and this time it poses a fall hazard.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of Graco Harmony High Chairs. The recall is voluntary and in cooperation with the manufacturer. The CPSC advised consumers to stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

The problem centers around the screws which hold the front legs of the chair. Officials say they can loosen and fall out and/or the plastic bracket on the rear legs can crack causing the high chair to become unstable and tip over unexpectedly. This obviously poses a fall hazard to children.

The high chairs were manufactured by Graco Children’s Products of Atlanta, GA and more than one million units have been sold.

The company has received 464 reports of screws loosening, which again, can cause the high chair to tip over. These tip-over’s have meant as many as 24 reports of injuries. The injuries have run the gamut from bumps and bruises to the head to hairline  fractures to arms as well as general bruises and scratches to the body.

The recall involves all Harmony High Chairs, which were manufactured from November 2003 through December 2009 in the U.S. This particular chair is no longer in production. The model number can be found on the label that is located on the
underside of the foot rest.

The highchairs were sold at various retail outlets including AAFES, Burlington Coat Factory, Babies "R" Us, Toys "R" Us, Sears, Target, Target.com, Walmart, WalMart.com, Shopko, USA Baby, and others throughout the country from December 2003 through March 2010 and cost anywhere between $70 and $120.

Consumers should immediately stop using the Harmony High Chair and contact Graco to receive a free repair kit.

This recall by the CPSC is just the latest in a long list of recalls involving children’s products. In early January of 2010, the CPSC announced the recall of 20 models of Dorel Asia cribs. The list goes on an on and includes everything from high chairs and strollers to bracelet and jacket drawstrings.

My focus is on keeping kids safe and I know that child injuries are very serious and can leave a parent feeling helpless. If you believe your child was injured as a result of a faulty or recalled children’s consumer product please contact child injury attorney Jeffrey Killino at 877-875-2927 today.

Just a few months ago, I told you about a recall concerning some children’s jewelry that contained cadmium. Now comes word, yet again, from the Consumer Product Safety Commission of another cadmium-related recall involving Children’s Metal Charm Bracelets.

The bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Research shows that cadmium can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

This warning involves Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer brand children’s Christmas and winter-themed bracelets. The two styles involved in this notice are the Bumble Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The bracelets were sold with winter and Christmas-themed charms including a snowman, Christmas tree, candy cane and snowflake.

The bracelets were sold at Discount and dollar-type stores nationwide including Buy-Rite Designs, of Freehold, N.J. , but that firm is no longer in business. The products were sold between 2006 and March 2009 for about $1 and were manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately take these charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the jewelry.

It should be noted that earlier this month I told you about another product recall involving children’s bracelets. They were recalled because of a violation of the lead paint standard.

Lead was long the favored metal for cheap jewelry; now that federal law tightly restricts how much lead can be used in children jewelry, some manufacturers are using cadmium.

Attorney Jeffrey Killino’s focus is on keeping kids safe. He is no stranger to toxic toys. In 2007, he filed a class action lawsuit to compel Mattel to provide free testing of all children who played with lead toys.

Child injuries have the potential to be very serious and can leave a parent feeling helpless. If you believe your child has health problems associated with lead or cadmium-based toys or other dangerous chemicals found in children’s products, please contact child injury attorney Jeffrey Killino at 877-875-2927 today.

We have another consumer alert to tell you about concerning a children’s product. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has just announced that Children's Bracelets are being recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. This is a voluntary recall in cooperation with the CPSC. The name of the product is Children’s Bangles and as many as 1,200 units have been recalled.

The problem centers on the surface of the bracelets.  Apparently they contain high levels of lead, which violate the lead paint  standard.  The bracelets were sold in packets of 24. They are gold with stripes of various colors including red, maroon, black orange or green.

They were manufactured in India and imported by Chandigarh Fashion, Inc.

No incidents or injuries have been reported, but it is advised that the bracelets not be worn and be taken back to the store where purchased where a full refund can be given.

The products were sold at : Chandigarh Fashion stores in Flushing, N.Y. and Sonia Selections stores in Chicago, Ill. from May 2007 through August 2008 for about $2.

Parents, grandparents and anyone buying gifts for children must be diligent in choosing, safe toys for children. This can be accomplished by first doing some research on the toys you plan on buying to make sure they don’t pose a risk.

Attorney Jeffrey Killino’s focus is on keeping kids safe. He is no stranger to toxic toys. In 2007, he filed a class action lawsuit to compel Mattel to provide free testing of all children who played with lead toys.

Child injuries have the potential to be very serious and can leave a parent feeling helpless. If you believe your child has health problems associated with lead-based toys or other dangerous chemicals found in children’s products, please contact child injury attorney Jeffrey Killino at 877-875-2927 today.