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you know that most safety standards are voluntary? This means
that most products you buy for children, including safety products,
are not regulated by government-imposed safety standards. Always
research nursery products before making a purchase.This is especially
important for second-hand products. |
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| Millions
of nursery products in Canada and the United States have been
recalled because they pose a safety hazard to children. Yet
in a survey of thrift stores in the United States, the Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found that almost 70% of stores
were selling at least one of the unsafe products on their 'most
wanted' list. For lists of recalls, by product type or manufacturer,
visit the CPSC web site at www.cpsc.gov
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you are expecting a baby, and have not yet purchased nursery,
feeding or safety items, consider investing in Consumer Reports'
Guide to Baby Products. (See Parenting Books and Technology).
To inquire about the safety of individual nursery items, call
Safe Start at 604-875-2244 or toll-free 1-888-331-8100. For
more information on the Canadian Hazardous Product Act, visit
Health Canada's Product Safety Bureau at www.hc-sc.gc.ca
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For
a list of recalled car seats, visit the BC Automobile
Association at www.bcaa.com |
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