{"id":353234,"date":"2016-04-04T10:46:43","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/injury\/product-liability\/dangerous-baby-kids-products.html"},"modified":"2024-09-11T14:31:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T19:31:02","slug":"dangerous-baby-kids-products","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/dangerous-baby-kids-products.html","title":{"rendered":"Dangerous Baby and Kids&#8217; Products Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Dangerous Baby and Kids&#039; Products Laws<\/h1>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/christie-nicholson-j-d\/\">Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/oni-harton-j-d\/\">Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a>\n                | Last reviewed\n        <time>\n                            September 11, 2024\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <div data-testid=\"loading-message\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"chatMessageResponser6g\" class=\"___1yop6mf f336tjw f9ijwd5 fz7g6wx fod5ikn f1s184ao\" aria-live=\"assertive\">\n<div class=\"___1j4t0a1 f1lmfglv f1abmfm4\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-testid=\"markdown-reply\" data-message-type=\"Chat\">\n<div class=\"___stpibi0 f22iagw f1vx9l62 fk15e71 f1k953kz f137keqj f1rncccw f1stllg3 f1w4kmmc f1tric3v f10dk5ic fx8cdsv f16nlwsl f1eookvz fhjrts3 fqugt2f f10km5jb f18d18k8 f1v1vhmp f1hdmul3 f198vjnp f2dshw1 fjpjndq fnmj2pj ffrrb40 f1mon110 fhajzam fimndk6 fxv4dng fb1rn9k f59wlhv f1xmfh30 f18yf5o5 fmr6chf fw8qy2q ff161sd f1qr7t77 f1yyogn1 foogchg fp5872b f1tpb8gf f1hdgrc8 f1vatr43 frkxccd f9pdzkb f158oiaz ft5kggy f5l4ui7 f13j03li f18xdoka f8off4e f1go6zfc f128n2ra f1jpxw2j f1lwd9n0 fy0b8hm f1g2633v fx4kvgi fkvolse f1gxrt3a f1os76ua f1js9cnw f1g87ej0 freluf8 f1yggaq6 f2i3chp f1151osp florpoh f35kzfz ftp9m57 f1e288vi fz62hnz fixvuys f1nmofwh fc1c6mv f18a2er7 fhvkrdl fhxnn68 f1oce4bo fvhlfan f7tc0t0 f1ngf1n2 ffrzq6x f1yjiq2m f1aqdgql f1huvaf f10ij78l f1k94sa4 fkmfumq f1jvzkyl f1eu24ob f1xbfc1f fmf0lwf f107dsy8 f3w566c f4648sl f13zpkng f7unjfp f8p1rz fzu6h1w f1i1bi6h f1smo7hi f1sk1xod f1kgogdq f1gjktkp ft608jz f19dd9cz fg3xr24 fhd155k f1b8gl2e fg4b9ou flb4lo fdicbfk fgwcyh1 f1jbds0d f1fb9uea f1stuka4 fcrtu6g fwqh0xn f11w66yg f6e0e65 f1vvgu0 f1607507 f1m9bycv f1ntoah8 f1b694rt faql4r2 fpjuhzh fmavl6h\">\n<p>Children\u2019s products like cribs, car seats, and toys can pose serious risks, especially if they are defective. If a child is injured by a dangerous product, parents may have legal grounds to pursue compensation from the responsible company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some children&#8217;s products and baby toys come with risks. Depending on your injury, your <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/personal-injury-defense\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personal injury lawyer<\/a>\u00a0must pursue the manufacturer, supplier, distributor, or retailer.<\/p>\n<p>This article discusses the types of toys and children&#8217;s products that can pose a risk. It also explains how product recalls work for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/dangerous-consumer-products.html\">dangerous toys and other products<\/a>. Finally, you&#8217;ll learn what to do if your child is hurt while playing with a hazardous product.<\/p>\n<p>Seeing your child hurt is a parent&#8217;s nightmare. If your child or baby has been harmed by a defective product, legal help is available. Contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/products-liability-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">product liability attorney<\/a> near you to understand your legal rights and next steps.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are Some of the Most Dangerous Products for Kids and Babies?<\/h2>\n<p>Certain toys and products are more dangerous than others. If you have kids, you know how much equipment you need. The same is true if you have babies. For example, you likely have to buy cribs, strollers, baby food, and other products.<\/p>\n<p>Some of these products are inherently dangerous. Others are only dangerous if they are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/consumer-transactions\/defective-products-and-consumer-rights.html\">they are defective<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the more dangerous baby products include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/drop-side-cribs.html\">Drop-side cribs<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Car seats<\/li>\n<li>Bath seats<\/li>\n<li>Crib bumpers<\/li>\n<li>Baby walkers<\/li>\n<li>Sleep positioners<\/li>\n<li>Changing tables<\/li>\n<li>Car seat toys<\/li>\n<li>Bumbo seats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are also ordinary products that you buy for your family. You likely assume these items are safe for your children. Some of the everyday goods\u00a0 parents need that pose a danger include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fitted sheets<\/li>\n<li>Baby carriers<\/li>\n<li>Jumpers<\/li>\n<li>Changing pads<\/li>\n<li>Bassinets<\/li>\n<li>Crib tents<\/li>\n<li>High chairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Parents should be able to count on manufacturers to make safe products. If your child or baby suffers an injury due to an unsafe product, you may have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/get-legal-help-with-a-defective-product-injury.html\">legal claim<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is a Recall?<\/h2>\n<p>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/fda-recall-types.html\">product\u00a0recall<\/a> occurs when a manufacturer or retailer calls for consumers to return specific products due to a defect or safety risk. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/Recalls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consumer Product Safety Commission<\/a>\u00a0(CPSC) works with manufacturers and retailers to have risky products recalled voluntarily.<\/p>\n<p>If the manufacturer or retailer fails to recall the product, the CPSC may sue the company, requesting that the judge order a recall. If the product is so dangerous that the manufacturer can&#8217;t fix it, they may ask the manufacturer or retailer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/why-drugs-get-pulled-from-the-market.html\">take it off the market<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of a recall is to notify consumers,\u00a0such as\u00a0parents,\u00a0that a particular product is dangerous. For example, if a baby toy presents a choking hazard, you may receive a notice in the mail alerting you to the danger.<\/p>\n<p>Once a manufacturer issues a recall, it will tell the consumer the remedy. For instance, the company may offer a replacement product if there is a safer alternative. If there are no other options, they may refund customers.<\/p>\n<p>It depends on the nature of the danger and the type of product the recall is for. One problem is that it&#8217;s challenging to identify and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/fda-101-product-recalls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">locate all the customers<\/a> who bought these dangerous products.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Dangers Posed by These Products?<\/h2>\n<p>Almost any product can be dangerous if you look hard enough. However, some risks are much more common regarding children and babies. For example, different types of bedding and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/drop-side-cribs.html\">crib products<\/a> pose a suffocation risk.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the other common risks include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choking hazards<\/li>\n<li>Suffocation<\/li>\n<li>Skull fractures<\/li>\n<li>Burn injuries<\/li>\n<li>Strangulation<\/li>\n<li>Blocked airway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, any new parent can visit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/babies-kids\/child-safety\/child-safety-guide-a4535725118\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Child Safety Guide<\/a> by Consumer Reports<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/english\/safety-prevention\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Safety and Prevention<\/a> section of the American Academy of Pediatrics website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is the best way to avoid serious injury to your child. These sites also provide you with safety standards manufacturers must follow when making products for little ones.<\/p>\n<h2>Lead in Toys and Lead Poisoning in Children<\/h2>\n<p>Another danger parents should be aware of is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/lead-in-toys-and-lead-poisoning-in-children.html\">lead\u00a0in toys<\/a> and other children&#8217;s products. Lead is dangerous. Many people assume that companies can no longer use lead in their products, but\u00a0many\u00a0products for children and babies\u00a0contain lead.<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers recall toys yearly for containing lead levels exceeding the legal standard of 600 parts per million. Children can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/where-lead-can-be-found.html\">encounter lead in many other\u00a0consumer products<\/a>, such as candy wrappers, jewelry, public playground equipment, toys, and products made of vinyl.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Products Liability Attorney Can Help<\/h2>\n<p>If your child is injured while using a dangerous product, contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/products-liability-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">product liability lawyer<\/a> immediately. They&#8217;ll review your case and determine if you have a valid claim. If so, they will advocate zealously for your child and fight for fair compensation.<\/p>\n<p>Visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/products-liability-law\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">product liability attorney directory<\/a> to find a lawyer near you. 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