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Christmas toys: Five ways to make sure they're safe

How are parents ensured that their children's new toys are safe? Here are five ways to stay informed.
Eggs. Shrek glasses. Sure, but what was the top recall of 2010?

It was a year when contaminated eggs and McDonald's glasses found their way into the headlines. But the product fiascos of 2010 included everything from recalled cars and home appliances to food and medications. What was the year’s top recall? Read on:
Fisher-Price recall: Here's a list of what's included

Fisher-Price recalled almost 11 million toys and children's products on Sept. 30. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission warns parents and caregivers to keep children away from the affected toys. Fisher-Price has detailed information at this website on how to get free replacement parts or repair kits for the toys. Here's a list of the recalled items:
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Christmas toys: Five ways to make sure they're safe

How are parents ensured that their children's new toys are safe? Here are five ways to stay informed.
After the snowstorm: Power outages mean no heat, no trick-or-treating

In many areas with power outages, the temperature in homes is barely 50 degrees, and trick-or-treating has been canceled because of concerns about downed wires.
Eggs. Shrek glasses. Sure, but what was the top recall of 2010?

It was a year when contaminated eggs and McDonald's glasses found their way into the headlines. But the product fiascos of 2010 included everything from recalled cars and home appliances to food and medications. What was the year’s top recall? Read on:
Toxic toy recalls: an opening for US 'green' toys

Because of recalls of toxic toys in recent years, small US firms are pushing nontoxic, organic toys for Christmas.
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Electric heater: Five safety tips for when you turn it on

Electric heater: a cost-effective but dangerous option? Space heaters are linked to five times more fire-related fatalities in the home than chimneys or fireplaces are.
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Roman blinds: Lowe's recalls 11 million blinds and shades

Roman blinds and roll-up shades were recalled last December. Lowe's joined in the voluntary recall on Wednesday.
Graco stroller recall: Is your stroller included?

Graco stroller recall includes 2 million strollers and travel systems sold between 2000 and 2007, recalled after reports of four fatalities and five injuries.
Stroller recall: Deaths prompt recall of 2 million Graco strollers

Stroller recall: Graco Quattro Tour and MetroLite strollers and travel systems sold between 2000 and 2007 have been recalled after injuries and deaths to infants incorrectly strapped in.
Fisher-Price recall is complex. Here's how to sort it out.

Fisher-Price recall involves four different products, 46 model numbers, and almost 11 million units.
Fisher-Price recall: Here's a list of what's included

Fisher-Price recalled almost 11 million toys and children's products on Sept. 30. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission warns parents and caregivers to keep children away from the affected toys. Fisher-Price has detailed information at this website on how to get free replacement parts or repair kits for the toys. Here's a list of the recalled items:
Segway: Is it safe to ride?

Segway owner Jimi Heselden died Sunday in a Segway accident prompting fresh discussion about the safety of Segway electric scooters.
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Button batteries, a rising risk, force Chuck E. Cheese toy recall

Button batteries can be exposed if children crush or pull apart Chuck E. Cheese light-up rings or star glasses.
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Crib recall: What to do if yours is on the list

Crib recall involves some 2 million cribs from seven manufacturers because of suffocation and fall-out hazards.
Happy Meals not so happy? Happy Meal toys come under fire.

Happy Meals are being targeted by a consumer group for making kids fat. Toys in the Happy Meal are to blame the group says.
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McDonald’s recall prompts House investigation of cadmium

The McDonald's recall of 12 million Shrek glasses has prompted a House investigation of cadmium in children's products.
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Bonus in Shrek glasses recall: $3 refund for $2 glass

McDonalds hopes to collect all 12 million collectible glasses after announcing the Shrek glasses recall June 4.
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McDonalds Shrek glass recall leaves customers wondering what to do

McDonalds Shrek glass recall was announced June 4, but details on how to return the 12 million cadmium-tainted glasses won't be available until June 8.
McDonald's recalls 12 million cadmium-tainted Shrek drinking glasses

The toxic metal cadmium has been detected in the paint on Shrek-themed drinking glasses being sold McDonald's in the United States, forcing the company to recall 12 million of the collectibles.
Maytag recalls 1.7 million dishwashers

Whirlpool Corp is recalling 1.7 million Maytag dishwashers sold at its U.S. stores from February 2006 through April 2010 due to a potential fire hazard.
Dishwasher fire risk prompts huge Maytag recall

Maytag recall: Whirlpool Corp.'s Maytag unit is recalling about 1.7 million dishwashers after a dozen reports of electrical failures that caused fires.
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GE coffee maker recall: Is yours on the list?

Wal-Mart announced the GE coffee maker recall after receiving 83 reports of overheating, burning, and fire.
Why you should leave your kids at the park on Saturday -- without supervision

Saturday will be a day devoted to the quaint notion that children can actually play outside, with one another, period. Without their parents and maybe even without a squeeze bottle of Purell. They’ll be fine!
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Pampers lawsuit: Should you join it?

As a class action, the Pampers lawsuit asks Procter & Gamble to reimburse all parents for medical expenses associated with the new diapers.
Facebook parents push for Pampers recall

In the latest sign of the power of social media, concerned parents band together on Facebook to push for a Pampers recall.
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Simplicity and Graco crib recalls: Is your crib on the list?

Here are steps to take if you think you're affected by the Simplicity or Graco crib recall.