SAINT
PAUL – As shoppers start making their holiday lists, the Minnesota
Department of Commerce reminds families to stay vigilant about toys and
product safety. Be safe and shop smart to keep dangerous toys and
products away from your family this holiday season, and all year round.
Shoppers should check recall lists for toys and products, and use common
sense when buying toys to make sure they are age appropriate and safe
for kids.
“Minnesota
families should always be sure that kids are safe from dangerous
products and toys during the holiday season,” said Commerce
Commissioner Mike Rothman. “Parents can take steps to ensure the
products you buy for your children have not been recalled. I am also
urging parents to think about potential issues like quality, size, and
age appropriateness to make sure your kids have a safe and happy
holiday season.”
Toy Safety Tips
To help ensure your family has a safe and happy holiday season, the Department has put together toy safety tips
for parents and toy shoppers. The Department of Commerce recommends
selecting age appropriate toys, observing manufacturer’s warnings
regarding safety hazards, and monitoring use when necessary.
Check for Recalls
A list of recalled toys and products is available on the Department’s website. You can sign up to receive email alerts from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC). Consumers
can also keep information (manufacturer, serial or model number, and
purchase dates) to help identify the toy in the event that it is
recalled.
2014 toy and child product recalls include:
- 11/20/14: Children's Multi-Tool Leatherman
- 11/20/14: Graco Stroller
- 11/10/14: McDonald's Hello Kitty Whistle
- 10/28/14: Meijer Halloween Flashlight
- 10/15/14: Just Like Home Toy Toaster
- 10/02/14: Koala Children's Sandals w/ Butterfly Wings
- 09/30/14: Trimfoot Soft-Soled Shoes
- 09/10/14: Benetton Hooded Jacket
- 09/02/14: Tray Vous Snack and Activity Tray
- 07/23/14: Dream on Me Dinah High Chair
- 07/22/14: Oeuf Sparrow Crib
- 07/14/14: Panadol Advance pain relievers
- 06/18/14: Brooks Furniture Glider Rocker Style 1529P
- 06/04/14: Phil&Teds TS26 Car Seat Adaptor for Strollers
- 05/28/14: Hamilton Beach Baby Food Maker
- 05/27/14: Empress Arts Blue Dots Children's Pajamas
- 05/22/14: Lakeshore Bristle Builders for Toddlers
- 04/29/14: IKEA BILEN children's wall-mounted lamp
- 04/29/14: FXR Factory Racing Chidren's jackets and hoodies
- 04/24/14: Girls' Sugarfly Peacoats
- 04/23/14: Summer Infant Video Monitor Rechargeable Batteries
- 03/25/14: Wal-Mart My Sweet Love/My Sweet Baby Doll
- 03/19/14: Vera Bradley Bear Ring Rattles and Bunny Stuffed Toys
- 03/19/14: Ganz Grumpy Cat Stuffed Animal
- 03/06/14: Design Ideas Rubber Ducky Magnets
- 02/26/14: Harvest Company Cork Block Stacking Toys
- 02/20/14: Infantino Teething Toy
- 02/20/14: U.S. Polo Association Girl's Jacket
- 02/20/14: Coleman Runestone Style Children's Shoe
- 02/06/14: BebeLove Baby Walker
- 02/04/14: Lion Force Boys' Puffer Coat
- 02/04/14: Runway Global Girls' Sugarfly Hooded Jackets
- 01/30/14: Britax B-Agile stroller
- 01/30/14: Chill Baby Artiste pacifier
- 01/29/14: IKEA Kritter Junior Bed
- 01/28/14: Horizon Hobby Model Helicopter
Report Incidents
If children have been injured or may have had contact with a potentially hazardous product, file a report with the CPSC. Instructions for reporting a product via phone, email, or postal mail are included on their website.
Commerce is here to help
If
you have questions about toy recalls, contact the Minnesota Department
of Commerce Consumer Services Center at (651) 539-1600 or (800)
657-3602 (Minnesota, outside of the Metro).
Questions or consumer complaints can also be directed by email to consumer.protection@state.mn.us or by mail to Minnesota Department of Commerce, 85 7th Place East, Suite 500, Saint Paul, MN 55101.
