The CPSC warned consumers to immediately stop using the Iraza High-Powered Magnetic Ball Setsand the La-La-Me Infant Loungers. The loose magnets in the set pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested. CPSC testing revealed that the small magnets do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory federal safety standard. The loungers fail to meet the safety requirements of CPSC’s Infant Sleep Products Rule, because they do not have a stand, and do not meet the requirements for side height, fabric-sided openings, markings, labeling and instructional literature. The seller of the lounger, La-La-Me, of Bellmore New York, has not agreed to a recall and the seller of the magnet set, Guanjia Trading Co. of China, has not responded to CPSC’s Notice of Violation letter.
KID Goes to Washington
On August 22, KID's Deputy Director Dev Gowda went to DC to meet with Senate and House staff to advocate for strong children's product safety measures, including safe sleep, and how to increase recall effectiveness. Currently only about 6-10% of recalled products are accounted for; leaving millions of recalled products in homes and childcare facilities. KID was joined by fellow advocates at the American Academy of Pediatrics, Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Reports, Public Citizen, and U.S. PIRG. It was great to talk about how we can save lives by fighting for product safety. Read more about Dev's experience at our blog.
A Great Night Kicking Back with KID
KID's Young Professionals Board hosted a fun-filled fundraiser 'Kick Back with KID' on August 17 at Clover Sports and Leisure in Chicago. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported KID's life-saving mission. Special thanks to Clover for hosting us, Hannah's Bretzel for the delicious sandwiches, Libby Stouffer for the charcuterie, and to those who donated raffle prizes and wine for the wine toss. If you're interested in joining KID's YPB, email sahiti@kidsindanger.org for more information.
Support Ely Keysar's Walk for Danny and KID
In 1998, Ely Keysar was just five years old when his younger brother Danny died from a poorly designed and recalled portable crib, which led to KID's founding. After 20+ years of therapy and mental health struggles, Ely has begun to realize how this event and its trauma has shaped his life, consciously and unconsciously. Ely hopes to continue his healing journey by combining the cathartic release of exercise with raising much needed funds for KID in Danny's honor and KID's 25th anniversary.
On Tuesday, September 19, Ely will be walking 50 miles in Chicago in Danny’s memory. Support Ely at one of four sponsorship levels or by making a donation of your choice.All funds raised will support KID's life-saving mission. Click here to sponsor or donate.
KID Speaks to Designers About Toolkit
KID Executive Director Nancy Cowles participated in a panel at the International Design Conference in New York City called "Cool, But is it Safe?," which explored best practices for product safety and design. The panel was moderated by Katie Lim, Senior Industrial Designer at frog and Nancy was joined by Aaron Cadotte, Managing Partner at Engenium LLC, and Fiena Wu, Senior Industrial Designer at Ubbi. Nancy talked about the KID Design Safety Toolkit, a free online course for anyone who designs or develops children's products: www.kidsafetytoolkit.org.
