Australian police recently charged Brian Houston, founder of the Australia-based megachurch Hillsong, with concealing the sexual abuse of a child. The police alleged in a statement that Houston knew about the sexual abuse of a young male in the 1970s and failed to bring that…
Three recent recalls affect common children’s products, including strollers, nightgowns, and rockers. Parents should check any products they may have in their homes for potential safety risks. Fisher-Price Rock ’N Glide Soothers Linked with Four Infant Deaths After recalling millions of Rock ’n Play Sleepers…
Back in August 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform opened an investigation into Fisher-Price and its marketing of the Rock ’n Play inclined sleepers. The sleepers have been linked to at least 50 infant deaths and were recalled in 2019…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of over 460,000 Wild Republic Slap Watches because they may pose a choking hazard to young children. Consumers who bought the affected watches may return them for a full refund. Watches Can Pose a…
On May 5, 2021, Peloton announced the recall of about 125,000 Tread+ Treadmills, plus another recall of another about 1,050 Tread Treadmills. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using these products and contact Peloton for a full refund or another qualified remedy. These recalls came…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2018, 636 children 12 years old and younger died in motor vehicle crashes, and more than 97,000 were injured. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) states that automobile crashes cause 1 of every…
When children and teens suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), the injuries are most often associated with everyday consumer products, according to a study published in the journal Brain Injury. The researchers recommended strategies to help prevent these injuries in and around the home. Traumatic…
Graco Children’s Products recently announced the recall of about 51,000 Graco Pack ’n Play Day2Dream Playard & Bedside Sleepers. The products are similar to other inclined sleepers that have been linked to infant fatalities. The company is offering consumers a refund on the products. Graco…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced that the Washington Shoe Company is recalling about 77,400 Western Chief toddler light-up rain boots because of a possible choking hazard. Consumers Advised to Take Boots Away from Children The recall includes the Western Chief “Abstract…
If you bought a candle at the Dollar Tree store this year, check to see if it may be affected by this recent recall. Some of the candles sold there in 2020 have been linked to reports of fires. Candle Flame Can Extend Too High,…
