Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard. US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent More »

Target Recalls Children’s Task Lamps Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards

Lamps can overheat, causing the adhesive inside the lamp socket to melt and migrate into the bulb area of the socket. The cooled glue can adhere to the light bulb base and More »

Mini Stars Building Sets Recalled by Edushape Due to Choking Hazard

Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard to young children. US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls More »

Prime-Line Products Recalls Child Bathtub Non-Slip Pads Due To Fall Hazard

Some pads do not stick to the bathtub surface, posing a fall hazard to consumers. US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls More »

Child Safety Latches and Outlet Covers Recalled by Prime-Line; Screw Breaks Can Allow Unintended Access

The screws on the safety latches and outlet covers can loosen and/or break. When this happens, young children can gain access to electrical outlets and other potentially hazardous items. US Consumer Product More »

Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure

The brake mechanism on the strollers can fail, posing an injury hazard. US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls More »

Fisher-Price Recalls to Repair Little People Builders’ Load ‘n Go Wagons due to Laceration Hazard

The back of the wagon’s plastic handle has molded-in reinforcement. This design adds stiffness and facilitates children gripping the handle. The handle poses a laceration hazard if a child falls on it. More »

Toy Keys with Remote Recalled by Battat Due to Choking Hazard

The metal toy keys and the plastic key ring can break, posing a choking hazard. US Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recent Child-Related Product Recalls More »

Bravo Sports Recalls Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards

The bottom rubber tip attached to the pogo stick frame can wear out prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Also, the end caps on the handlebars can come off, exposing sharp More »

Tag Archives: Kids

Kids Eat Free at Golden Corral Monday, October 24th

October 27, 2011     No comments

Kids Eat Free at Golden Corral Monday, October 24th
36 Golden Corral Chevrolet finished in the top-10, Golden Corral will offer a one-day "Kids Eat Free" promotion on Monday, October 24th. Details of the offer include: Free kids buffet with an adult buffet purchase at regular price. …
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Best Skis for Kids
While kids can have a blast skiing, be aware that your little ones will need special kids' skis. These popular downhill kids' skis are ideal for learning the ins and outs of the sport. They are versatile, and perform well in groomed runs or deep powder …
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The Kid called Kyles Lao
Having coached kids since 2004, Kyles was introduced to me by his elder brother Louie. This was way back in 2008 where Louie played for me in the usual Summer Leagues. He batted for his brother to be included in the Midgets team that year and said that …
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HALLOWEEN 2011: Events offer fun for kids

October 25, 2011     No comments

HALLOWEEN 2011: Events offer fun for kids
But whoever said Halloween is just for kids? Well, down in Temecula there will be a “paw-ty” for furry loved ones. The Halloween Paw-ty will have treats and beverage for everyone, four-legged and two-legged, kid and pet costume contests and parade, …
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Whizz kid to big biz
By CAMERON HAY COMPUTER whizz kid Nick Cohen started a repair company from his BEDROOM at just 13 — now he's in the running to become Scotland's Young Entrepreneur of the Year. The bright spark began the firm mending computers for friends and family …
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Man trapped in kid's swing for nine hours has to be cut free
A MAN HAD to be cut from a child's swing where he had been stuck for nine hours after betting friends he could fit in it. The unidentified 21-year-old man is alleged to have made a $ 100 bet with friends that he could fit into the bucket swing at Blue …
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US decides on anthrax vaccine for kids

October 25, 2011     No comments

US decides on anthrax vaccine for kids
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (UPI) — The Obama administration is deciding whether US children should be tested for an anthrax vaccine against a bioterrorism attack, officials say. Although an adult anthrax vaccine has been tested in more than 2.6 million in …
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Long balls to center make for free-for-all in Arlington
"We give the fans a chance — the kids mostly — to get home run balls that they wouldn't be able to get in a game," says security guard Derek Bradbury. "It's a fun activity to keep the kids busy before the game." Known as Greene's Hill in honor of …
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New Robots for Kids Link Online and Offline Worlds

October 25, 2011     No comments

New Robots for Kids Link Online and Offline Worlds
It plans to start from the bottom up with kids. The company iLoveRobots, which was spun off in 2005 from Carnegie Mellon University's (CMU) world-renowned Robotics Institute in Pittsburgh, has launched a new line of toy robots that combine the best of …
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Kids get ready to trick or treat in Clarendon Hills and Hinsdale
Hinsdale has not established specific hour for trick-or-treating; however, Hinsdale police recommend children are finished before dusk. Clarendon Hills has established 3 to 7:30 pm on Halloween as trick-or-treating hours. The Clarendon Hills Chamber of …
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GDC Online Teams Up With Web Wise Kids to Release Game Promoting Online Child …

October 23, 2011     No comments

GDC Online Teams Up With Web Wise Kids to Release Game Promoting Online Child …
These developers consider the best ways to encourage child safety for younger players of their immensely popular games. The title is also designed to be played by parents and children who may be mindful of their role in protection from injurious online …
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Winsted parents: Hinsdale Elementary School has mold, and our kids are getting …

October 23, 2011     No comments

Winsted parents: Hinsdale Elementary School has mold, and our kids are getting …
“It's a basic right to have kids in learning spaces that are safe and clean for everyone involved.” Since the meeting, the Board of Education has published a copy of Mystic Air's findings on its website, under the heading of news and announcements. …
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Car-Safety Group: Half of Child Booster Seats Pose Risks
"A lot of parents don't understand that the purpose of the booster seat is to ensure the vehicle safety belts fit the child, because if they don't, there is a potential for injury," says McCartt. Child-safety advocate Joseph Colella calls it "a very …
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Kids, Pumpkins Add Up to Family Fun

October 23, 2011     No comments

Kids, Pumpkins Add Up to Family Fun
The Barrington Recreation Department's annual Pumpkin Festival drew plenty of costumed kids Saturday afternoon. (See more photos and a video of the parade of costumes). By William Rupp Dahlia Weller and her brother, Luke, enjoy the pumpkin painting …
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Restaurants We Love: Chat American Grill in Scarsdale
The portion wasn't kid-sized either; we took home about two-thirds of our pie, which made a tasty lunch the following day. The jambalaya was just as abundant, offering a wonderfully spicy mix of fluffy Creole rice with clams, shrimp, mussels, ham, …
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In Asia, kids are literally in the driving seat
But Lakshmi's a kid,” I said. But I wasn't really surprised. In many parts of Asia, children start driving scooters when they are barely out of primary school and graduate to cars as soon as they can reach the accelerator. A recent survey in Bangladesh …
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Poison Accused of Plagiarism on Their Biggest Hits
The second major question here: who the hell is Kid Rocker? The name isn't instantly familiar and the band is certainly not as well known. Unless of course you trolled the Sunset Strip in the '80s and have infinite knowledge of the rash of bands from …
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Latest Kids News

October 22, 2011     No comments

School Kids Love Field Tripping To Occupy Wall Street
Say you're a parent, not quite ready to sign off on a Camp Zuccotti kids sleepover, but you still want Sally to vive la revolution firsthand. No problem! Schools across the city are taking field trips to OWS, where your precious can learn about pepper …
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Three Kids in the Hall comics strategize for possible reunion
by mike thomas Staff Reporter/mthomas@suntimes.com October 19, 2011 10:12PM Nothing's for certain, but Kids in the Hall stars Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald and Scott Thompson say there's a good chance they might rekindle the old magic Thursday night at …
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Ex-husband tries to run over ex-wife with kids present

October 22, 2011     No comments

Ex-husband tries to run over ex-wife with kids present
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA – A man is in custody for allegedly trying to run over his ex-wife after getting into a fight with her fiancé, while their kids were watching, Rancho Cordova police said. Rancho Cordova police responded to a parking lot near Manlove …
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School principal allegedly shoves kid who wants gay-straight alliance
:Last month a principal at Sequoyah High School in Madisonville, Tenn., allegedly grabbed and shoved a kid wearing a homemade T-shirt in support of a "gay-straight alliance" at the school and asked him "Who's the big man now? …
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Kinect for Kids: The Forgiven Video Games?
By Erika Morphy Video games have been blamed for everything from triggering violent behavior in kids to promoting childhood obesity, but despite the hand-wringing, their popularity keeps growing. The solution? Make games that are educational, …
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Ask Amy: Mom left holding the bag at the bus stop
These kids do not listen to me when I tell them to do or not do things. Last winter they threw snowballs at cars and climbed on top of dangerously high snowbanks right at the road's edge. One child is on his own in the morning as his dad has left for …
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Opposing view: Ban food marketing to kids

October 17, 2011     No comments

Opposing view: Ban food marketing to kids
By Josh Golin The food, media and advertising industries' well-funded assault on the federal government's proposed voluntary guidelines for food marketing to children has paid off. Last Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission agreed to weaken the …
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Ten Vietnamese children lost in asylum system
TEN Vietnamese children have vanished from community detention in the past four months, with fears they have been trafficked. The children arrived on the same boat and have gone missing over the past 4½ months from Victoria and Western Australia. …
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Daniel Rubin: Survivor's children's book tackles breast cancer | Philadelphia …
"I believe our children do try to protect us," she said. She spent the next year thinking about how to repay the favor. Mothers and breast cancer was something she knew a lot about. She was fresh out of Howard University, studying for her CPA exam and …
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