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.

Legal Assistance

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.

We have some important safety information to tell you about regarding baby strollers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of more than 3,000 Zooper Tango Double Strollers. This is a voluntary recall by Lan Enterprises LLC.

Hazard

The issue with this particular model stems from a problem with the stroller's frame latch situated above the front wheels. The CPSC says this mechanism can fail when the stroller hits an object and basically cause the product to collapse on children. When this occurs, babies can possibly suffer cuts and bruises. Parents and caregivers are urged to stop using the double stroller now and contact the company for a repair kit.

Reports of Injuries

As of this writing, the company has received more than 180 reports of frame latch problems. One particular example involved a baby boy and a toddler who suffered scrapes and bruises when the stroller hit a sidewalk and collapsed.

Model Numbers

This latest recall involving strollers involves ones that were made between January 1, 2007 and April 30 and involve model numbers SL808B and SL808F. The strollers were sold at various retail outlets throughout the United States including “Babies R Us”, as well online retailers and sold for about $400. The double strollers were manufactured in China.

Child injury attorney Jeffrey Killino is not only an experienced lawyer, but a child advocate. When a child injury occurs, whether it is a because of faulty stroller, 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.

If it seems like I just blogged about a recall involving Pottery Barn Kids, that's because I did. The company recently recalled more than 80,000 drop side cribs. Unfortunately we're receiving word of yet another recall involving a product from Pottery Barn Kids. On August 3, 2010, the company voluntarily recalled more than 405 bunk beds.

The problem centers around the same problem that the drop side cribs were recalled for. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says part of the bunk bed can actually create an entrapment hazard for little kids. Specifically, children, can actually get their necks caught in between the opening of the bed post and what can be described as decorative molding.

Consumers should know that the bunk beds were sold at Pottery Barn Kids stores as well as catalog and at www.potterybarnkids.com from July 2009 to March 2010 and retailed for about $1,400. The bunk beds were manufactured in Vietnam.

What should parents do?

Although no injuries have been reported it is recommended that consumers who purchased this type of bunk bed should stop using this child product immediately and contact Pottery Barn Kids to schedule installation of a free repair kit at (888) 779-8692 between 7 a.m. and midnight PT seven days a week.

Child Injury Lawyer

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

We have an important recall to tell you about. The store known for hip home accessories is recalling more than 80,000 drop-side cribs. The July 14th voluntary recall from Pottery Barn Kids and the Consumer Product Safety Commission was announced because of a risk of falls as well as entrapment and possibly suffocation.

The recall comes after Pottery Barn Kids received more than 35 reports of drop-side problems and issues, which resulted in 7 minor injuries.

The problem is the same as past recalls involving drop-side cribs from other crib companies. Safety experts say the drop side cribs can come apart. That in turn, creates a large space that could possibly cause an infant or baby to get caught. Another hazard can occur when the drop-sides detach because of hardware breaks or simply not putting the crib together correctly.

It is important to note that children can also become trapped at that head of the crib near the drop side and the actual mattress.

The cribs were manufactured in various countries including Malaysia, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Indonesia and Italy and it is recommended that parents stop using the cribs immediately.

The Pottery Barn Kids drop-side cribs were sold at Pottery Barn Kids retail stores nationwide, through the Pottery Barn Kids catalog and on their website from January 1999 through March 2010.

Child death attorney Jeffrey Killino is not only an experienced lawyer, but 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 crib injury attorney Jeffrey Killino today at 877-875-2927.

Usually, my blogs center around children’s products, such as cribs, strollers and toys, but today I’m writing about a food product that is probably on the breakfast tables of millions of American families.


The Kellogg Cereal company is voluntarily recalling as many as 28 million boxes of cereals. The reason stems from an unusual flavor as well as smell. The nationwide recall affects certain packages of such popular cereals as Corn Pops, Honey Smacks, Froot Loops and Apple 
Jacks. 

As far as the source of the smell, the company says they have discovered a certain substance in the liners that are in the package. For some reason they can give off a wax-like taste and odor.


Here’s what consumers need to know: Only products with letters “KN’  printed near the “better if used before date” are affected by the recall. It should be noted that any cereal packages with “KM” are not included. The recalled packages involved best-before dates ranging from 
March 26th, 2011 to June 22nd, 2011.


Kellogg’s says the consumers should refrain from eating the cereals  involved. The company also notes that although the possibility of  consumers getting seriously ill is very low, some customers have reported signs of discomfort such as diarrhea and nausea.


Consumers with questions are urged to contact Kellogg’s. The company 
can be reached at 888-801-4163. Customers may also order replacement 
cereal packages.

Attorney Jeffrey Killino’s focus is on keeping kids safe and knows recalls that affect children, whether they toys or cereal, are very serious and can leave a parent feeling helpless. If you believe your child was affected as a result of a faulty or recalled consumer product, food or otherwise, please contact child product recall attorney Jeffrey Killino at 877-875-2927 today.

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.

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.