One of the main goals in most parents’ lives is to keep their children safe. We think of their safety on the road, when they are at school, during times of illness and every time they are away from us. The last thing you should have to worry about is safety involving new toys or children’s products. However, recalls do happen due to improper manufacturing, and there are ways to stay informed.
Below are some tips and websites that can keep you up to date on the latest issues regarding children’s products.
- Most manufacturers have their own websites that you should check before you buy a new product or when your child receives a new toy.
- Sign up for an email subscription to Safe Kids Worldwide to receive updates on the latest recalls on children’s toys and products.
- Parents Magazine provides an online list of any recalls and also offers great advice about when this may happen and how to handle the situation.
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a government agency site, lists the latest recalls. You can search the list by product and manufacturer name. An email list is also available through which you can receive the latest information.
If your child has received a personal injury due to the improper manufacturing of a toy or product, you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss legal action.
Read one of our latest blog postings regarding a “Trouble in Toyland” report that lists 22 of the latest dangerous toys.