Recall Awareness
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With the disturbing number of toys and baby products recalled in the past year alone, it is important for parents to stay current with these recalled products. And while the media is probably the most popular way we hear of hazardous merchandise, it is not guaranteed to reach everyone.
There are various ways to stay informed besides hearing it from the television or reading about it in the newspaper. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is a federal agency formed to test consumer products and notify the public of hazardous and life threatening items.
The CPSC has a very informative website and provides a list of all recalled items and the details concerning the product. If you would like to peruse the list of items recalled by the CPSC, just log onto their website at www.cpsc.gov or call their toll free telephone number 800-638-CPSC.
CPSC will also notify you each time a product is recalled by subscribing to their email alerts, just log on to their website, www.cpsc.gov and provide your email information.
In addition, you can also contact the manufacturer of any particular item and they can give you information to exactly what product is recalled and what you need to do with the product. Some items may need to go back to the manufacturer for a minor adjustment and other products may need to be disposed of.
Certain items come with a Product Registration Form, sometimes the size of a postcard and found within the packaging of the product. The consumer is instructed to complete the form, usually with name, address and where you purchased the item, and mail it back to the manufacturer.
This information is kept on file in the event that product has a recall. This way, the manufacturer can contact you directly. So you see, filling out those forms and mailing it back to the manufacturer can benefit you.
Lastly, be vigilant. Check out the message boards at schools, doctor’s offices, toy stores and talk to other parents. Ask questions and offer the information you already know. The more awareness there is, the safer our children can be.
About the Author
Cathy Anderman is a Mom of two children and has her own website, www.strollersforyou.com which provides safety guides and helpful to parents looking to buy a baby stroller. The site also offers parenting articles and valuable baby stroller recall information.
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