Thousands of products are recalled yearly due to hazards like injury or contamination.

You can sign up for monthly product recall alerts at Kids in Danger, a non-profit group founded by a couple who lost their son, Danny, after a recalled crib collapsed on him. They had no idea it was unsafe.

Important recalls will be listed in weekly issues of News for Parents.

Do you want to research a product or report a product safety issue? You can do that here: https://www.saferproducts.gov/.

📌 The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling Fisher-Price Snugga Swings for increased risk of suffocation. At least five children between one and three months have died while using the swings in the last 12 years.

📌 Plus: Why the CPSC is discussing bans on infant neck floats, here.

Recent recalls include:

Dynacare Baby Powder: Potential asbestos contamination

Dynarex Corporation Recalls Product Due to Possible Health Risk

Dynarex Corporation is recalling 62 cases of item number 4875, Dynacare Baby Powder, Batch Number B 051, because it has the potential to be contaminated with asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is often found near talc, an ingredient in many cosmetic products. Asbestos, however,

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Bright Builder Fort Kits: Battery hazard

Intellio Toys Recalls Bright Builder Fort Kits Due to Battery Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Battery-Operated Toys

Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlights in the recalled fort kits, keep them away from children, and contact Intellio Toys for instructions on how to receive a refund between $10 and $15, depending on the model. Consumers can continue to use the fort kits without the flashlights. Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local procedures for hazardous household waste. Amazon and Intellio Toys are contacting all known purchasers directly.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Baby Tummy Time Gallery: Phthalates violation

Wee Gallery Recalls Baby Tummy Time Gallery Due to Violation of the Federal Phthalates Ban

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Baby Tummy Time Gallery and contact Wee Gallery for information on how dispose of the product and to obtain a refund of $39.95. Wee Gallery and Amazon.com are contacting all known purchasers directly.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

MJKSARE High Chairs: Entrapment and fall hazards

MJKSARE High Chairs Recalled Due to Entrapment and Fall Hazards; Violation of Federal Regulation for High Chairs; Imported by Worldwide Windows; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

Consumers should immediately stop using the high chair, and contact TONGAO for instructions on how to dispose of the chair and receive a full refund. Amazon is contacting all known purchasers directly.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Newmemo Children’s Ring Sets: Lead and cadmium hazards

Children’s Jewelry Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Lead and Cadmium Poisoning; Violations of the Federal Lead Content Ban and Federal Hazardous Substances Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Newmemo

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rings, take them away from children and contact Newmemo for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the recalled jewelry and send a photo of the disposed product to cly2167@163.com. Newmemo and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission