CPSC Recalls 96,000 Fisher-Price Toys

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, in cooperation with Fisher-Price, have issued a voluntary recall of approximately 96,000 Fisher-Price Little People Play ‘n Go Campsite toys. The toys were sold at major retailers in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, and by online retailers, from October 2009 through August 2010.

Although no injuries have been reported, the plastic Sonya Lee figure in the playset can break at the waist, exposing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. The CPSC has received eight reports of the Sonya Lee figure breaking.

Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled products immediately, and to take the Campsite’s Sonya Lee figure away from children. Consumers can contact Fisher-Price at 1-800-432-5437 to arrange for the figure’s return in exchange for a free replacement. For more information, click here.

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Two New Crib Standards Adopted By CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved two revisions regarding cribs to its safety procedures. The revisions, ASTM F1169 for full-sized cribs and ASTM F406 for non full-sized cribs, will be implemented by the end of the year as part of a previous plan.

Added to ASTM F1169 is language addressing entrapment caused by attachments in full-sized cribs, some standards that are currently in place in other juvenile products but not within ASTM F1169, requirements for mattress supports, changes to crib side configuration, and revisions to the vertical mattress impact test.

ASTM F406 eliminates the drop side requirement, but adds requirements outlined in 16CFR1509. The standard also includes a warning related to “items added to the top of play yard,” as well as new requirements addressing movable sides that are outlined in ASTM F1169. [Read more...]