There is no better time to start thinking about cooking outside than when the weather starts to warm up and it stays light outside longer.

While grilling can be a great alternative to cooking inside, did you know that almost 60% of all grill fires on residential properties occur in the summer?  These fires, that can damage property and cause injury and even death, are often preventable.

Follow these grilling safety tips to help keep your summer safe.

5 Truths About Children Who Drown

You think that it could never happen to your family, but each year more than 800 children drown. These incidents are not only preventable but predictable.

Here are the five truths about children who drown and what you can do to help keep your children safe around water.  More…

One of the most important recalls for the month of Ario was for the Simplicity Cribs.  The mattress support could collapse and can cause a suffocation and strangulation hazard.  Find more information by following the link below.

4/29/10 – Simplicity Cribs Recalled by Retailers; Mattress-Support Collapse Can Cause Suffocation and Strangulation

For ALL safety recall information for April click on the link below:

April Safety Recall List

March 2010 Recall List:

• 3/02/10– Children’s Fork and Spoon Sets Recalled by Peachtree Playthings Due to Choking Hazard; Sold at Dollar Tree and Deals
• 3/02/10 – Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics
• 3/02/10 – Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer



December 2009 Recall List:

• 12/02/09 – CPSC, LaJobi Reannounce 2001 Recall of Cribs Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
• 12/03/09 – Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Sunsations Due to Strangulation Hazard
• 12/03/09 – Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by NTD Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
• 12/08/09 – Snap Beads Recalled By Edushape Due to Choking Hazard
• 12/08/09 – Infant Suffocation Deaths Prompt Recall of Amby Baby Motion Beds/Hammocks
• 12/08/09 – Evenflo Recalls Cake Toys on Children’s Activity Centers Due to Choking Hazard
• 12/09/09 – Children’s Plush Books Recalled by Simon & Schuster Due to Choking Hazard
• 12/10/09 – OSRAM SYLVANIA Recalls Portable Nightlights Due to Electric Shock Hazard
• 12/10/09 – Toy Trucks Recalled by Variety Wholesalers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
• 12/10/09 – Children’s Pajama Sets Recalled by Little Miss Matched Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
• 12/15/09 – CPSC Announces Voluntary Recalls to Repair Millions of Roman Shades and Roll Up Blinds by Multiple Firms
• 12/17/09 – Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group
• 12/17/09 – Child’s Asphyxiation Death Prompts Recall of Toy Dart Gun Play Set by OKK Trading
• 12/17/09 – Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Jason Evans Associates Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
• 12/18/09 – Fall Hazard Prompts NHTSA, CPSC and Dorel Juvenile Group to Announce Recall of Infant Car Seat/Carriers
• 12/18/09 – Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquicaps Recalled by Procter & Gamble Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
• 12/22/09 – IKEA Recalls LEOPARD Highchairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
• 12/30/09 – Wooden Toys Recalled by Kendamaspot Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban
• 12/30/09 – Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Play Yards with Bassinets Due to Suffocation Hazard

November 2009 Recall List:

• 11/05/09 – Adventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
• 11/05/09 – Children’s Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson’s Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
• 11/09/09 – Maclaren USA Recalls to Repair Strollers Following Fingertip Amputations
• 11/18/09 – Baby Hammocks Recalled by Three Sisters Toys Due to Fall and Strangulation Hazards
• 11/18/09 – Grand World Recalls “Bobby Chupete” Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard
• 11/18/09 – Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets Recalled by Century 21 Promotions, Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
• 11/20/09 – Evenflo Recalls First Choice Infant Child Restraint System Due to Labeling Error
• 11/23/09 – Infant Entrapment and Suffocation Prompts Stork Craft to Recall More Than 2.1 Million Drop-Side Cribs
• 11/24/09 – Boy’s Warm-up Sets Recalled by Fashion Options Due to Strangulation Hazard
• 11/24/09 – Electrolux ICON® and Kenmore PRO® Gas Ranges Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
• 11/25/09 – Team Work Trading Expands Recall of Children’s Metal Pendants Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
• 11/25/09 – Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Allura Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard