Kids Toy Recall Notices

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has a complete website for consumers interested in any kids toy recalls.  This list is continually updated so we are going to provide a link to this site instead of listing all the recalls in order to keep this page current and to ensure you have all the most updated information.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products including kids Christmas toys. You can find information on over 4,000 product recalls and recall alerts using the various searches on the website.  You can search for recalls by category or by month and year. You can also send a postcard to “Toy Recall List” CPSC, Washington D.C. 20207

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html

Every year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission in the United States releases a list of children's items you should avoid in your holiday shopping. All items have been recalled and are supposed to be off store shelves. However, the odd item could still be available or may have been bought before the items were recalled.  The list represents the products that regulators warn pose the most risk to your child.  Parents can use the list to check for recalled toys before they bring new toys into their homes over the holidays.

The following tips will help consumers choose appropriate toys this holiday season and all year round:

* Select Christmas toys for kids to suit the age, abilities, skills, and interest level of the intended child. Toys too advanced may pose safety hazards to younger children.

* For infants, toddlers, and all children who still mouth objects, avoid baby and kids toys with small parts which could pose a fatal choking hazard.

* Look for sturdy construction, such as tightly secured eyes, noses, and other potential small parts.

* For all children under age 8, avoid toys that have sharp edges and points.

* Do not purchase electric toys with heating elements for children under age 8.

* Be a label reader. Look for labels that give age recommendations and use that information as a guide.

* Check instructions for clarity. They should be clear to you, and when appropriate, to the child.