WMBD/State of Illinois
CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul today released his annual Safe Shopping Guide highlighting hazardous toys, children’s products and household items ahead of the holidays.
All of the listed items have been recalled by the U.S. government during the past year.
The guide covers dangerous child products that you might find in secondhand markets.
The following is from a news release issued by Raoul’s office on Thursday;
This year, some of the products parents and guardians should watch out for include toys, swimsuits, and baby spoons and forks that have been recalled due to choking hazards from parts that can break off; bath robes and sleepwear that can be flammable; and winter jackets that pose strangulation risks.
Attorney General Raoul is also urging people to be aware of gliders and accessories for inclined sleepers that were recalled after being connected to infant deaths. In addition to products for infants and young children, Raoul’s guide highlights items for older children, such as hoverboards that can overheat or explode, and youth all-terrain vehicles that do not meet safety requirements and speed restrictions, posing a risk of serious injuries or death.
While many recalled items have been removed from store shelves, consumers should check the Safe Shopping Guide to make sure they are not planning to give a product as a gift that a retailer or secondhand vendor still is inadvertently selling. Buyers should also check the product guidelines to make sure that the products they are buying are appropriate for the age of the recipient.
Consumers can view and download the 2021 Safe Shopping Guide at the Attorney General’s website.
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