Nearly 800,000 child car seats from brands such as Cosco, Maxi-Cosi, and Safety 1st are being recalled because the harness adjustment strap may loosen during use, increasing the risk of an injury in a crash situation. The recall affects infant, toddler, and convertible restraint systems manufactured by Dorel Juvenile Group of Columbus, Indiana from May [...]

About 2,100 snow bikes — which combine a snowboard-like rear ski with the steering of a BMX bike on the front ski — are being recalled because the front ski can crack or break, causing the snow bike to stop and posing a fall hazard to children. Three consumers fell and sustained injuries, including a [...]

Sassy, Inc. is recalling about 37,000 infant rattles/teethers because small pieces of the plastic ball can detach after being chewed, posing a choking hazard. The company has received one report of pieces detaching, but no injuries were reported, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Refreshing Rings have a red, water-filled ring on one [...]

The Land of Nod is recalling 300 drop-side cribs after receiving 13 reports that the crib hardware malfunctioned or failed. No injuries have been reported. The recall, the first in 2011 involving drop-side cribs, affects “Rosebud” cribs made by Status Furniture, which is no longer in business, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The [...]

Family Dollar Stores is recalling about 67,000 toy tanks it sold in late 2010 after receiving five reports that the controllers overheated and melted. No injuries have been reported, but the toys pose a burn hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall affects the Authentic Heroes Target Practice Tank play set, consisting [...]