Kids and dangerous products don\u2019t mix. Be alert to the hazards in today\u2019s consumer marketplace.<\/p>\n
Generally speaking, most consumer products are tested in many ways prior to being put on the market. Whether or not the testing is as complete as we\u2019d like to think is another question. And, while dangerous products constantly stalk the marketplace, there are none more disturbing that those items made for kids. One wonders how hard it is to \u201cthink like a child,\u201d and adapt toys or other product designs accordingly to be safer.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany of the product recalls for children\u2019s items that we\u2019ve witnessed over the past few years, weeks even, involve dangerous components or hazardous materials. Think small pieces detaching and choking a baby, sharp edges that shear fingers off, items with attractive cords posing a strangulation risk and toys with lead content so high it virtually sets off alarm bells,\u201d said Christopher Mellino<\/a> of the (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Kids and dangerous products don\u2019t mix. Be alert to the hazards in today\u2019s consumer marketplace. Generally speaking, most consumer products are tested in many ways prior to being put on the market. Whether or not the testing is as complete…<\/span><\/p>\n