PARENT PATROL: CONCERNING CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS RECALLED

January 14, 2011, by Jeffrey J. Kroll

Here are some concerning product recalls related to children's products that occurred this week:

Strangulation hazards have been identified on approximately 18,000 children’s hooded sweatshirts and jackets sold by Mejoong Corp, d/b/a Hot Kids. Consumers are advised to remove the drawstrings and return the jackets and sweatshirts to Hot Kids for a full refund.

Further, nearly 4000 battery-operated, red and blue plastic, toy mobile phones, labeled “Discovery Toys” have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada. It is advised that consumers prohibit small children from using this product as the toy antenna can break off and pose a choking hazard.

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeffery J. Kroll encourage all schools, parents and other caregivers to visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission website for additional information about the hazards posed by these and other products.