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Recalled Robes, Cribs, and Hooded Sweatshirts: Top Safety Concerns You Should Know About

Posted June 12, 2009 - 07:59 by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Consumer Affairs

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This isn’t the first time I’ve written about recalls. Sadly, they seem to pop up every day – either an indication of our products getting junkier, or a sign that the government is becoming better aware of safety concerns, in general. These alerts top my list of “recalls you really should know about.” If Grandma wears a robe, you must read this!

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Books Get Recalled, Too (The Shocking Truth)

Posted December 31, 2008 - 07:10 by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Consumer Affairs

Just when you thought the world of consumer product recalls was largely limited to lead-based toys, laceration hazards, and the phenomenon of exploding laptop batteries, we can now add reading materials to the potential list of “harmful products.” And while paper cuts are nasty things to experience, we’re referring instead to the possibility of electrical shock with this most recent alert.

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In Search of Safety: A Mom's 8-Step Guide to Toy Selection and Everyday Use

Posted November 14, 2007 - 13:06 by Julie Rains

Life Hacks, Shopping, Consumer Affairs

As the mom of two boys, I can tell you that there are two kinds of toys: 1) those that are inherently dangerous (such as ATVs, BB guns, and lead-tainted toys) and 2) those made dangerous in the hands of children (nearly everything). This 8-step guide to toy selection and everyday use includes tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics, information about the kit used by Marilyn Furer to detect lead on her grandchild’s bib (resulting in Wal-Mart's recall), and personal accounts of my adventures in child safety.

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