W.A.T.C.H.’s Annual 2023 Summer Safety Report

W.A.T.C.H. ANNOUNCES ITS 2023 SUMMER SAFETY TIPS:
WHAT PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS NEED TO KNOW TO KEEP KIDS SAFE
WARM WEATHER HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS

ON W.A.T.C.H.’S LIST OF 10 POTENTIAL SUMMER SAFETY CONCERNS FOR KIDS:
WATER BALLOONS CATAPULTED BY SLINGSHOT LAUNCHERS, STRAPS THAT CAN BECOME
ENTANGLED ON PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, BACKYARD KIDDIE POOLS WITH RAINWATER,
FIREWORKS IN THE HANDS OF CHILDREN, HOVERBOARDS WITH LITHIUM BATTERIES
THAT CAN OVERHEAT AND BURST INTO FLAMES, AND MORE

More Safety Information from 2023 Summer Safety Conference

Recalls

Listed below are some recent recalls of children’s products and recreational products to highlight a few of the safety issues addressed at WATCH’s Summer Safety and “10 Worst Toy” Conferences. Recalls were issued for hazards including choking, fire, head injury, entrapment, serious injury or death, and more.

{Note: Below is not a complete list of recalls but only a sampling of some of the recent recalls. For a complete list of recalls, go to https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls}
Utility Vehicle (fire hazard)
John Deere Recalls XUV590 Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Bicycle Helmet (risk of head injury)
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Bell-Sports-Recalls-Giro-Merit-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury

Children’s Scooter (fall hazard)
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Jetson-Electric-Bikes-Recalls-Nova-and-Star-3-Wheel-Kick-Childrens-Scooters-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

Preschool Electric Bikes (lead)
Bunch Bikes Recalls The Preschool Electric Bicycles Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert)

Activity Gables (choking)
Juratoys Recalls Children’s Activity Tables Due to Choking Hazard

Adult Bike Helmet (risk of head injury)
Cycle Force Recalls Adult Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)

Off-Road Vehicle (fire hazard)
Polaris Recalls RZR Pro XP and Turbo R Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

ATV (risk of serious injury or death)
Ricky Powersports Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Violation of Federal ATV Safety Standard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death

ATV (risk if serious injury or death)
EGL Motor Recalls ACE-branded Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Violation of Federal ATV Safety Standard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death

Pool Drain Cover (entrapment hazard) 
Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and Entrapment Hazard; Imported by Vijayli-US (Recall Alert)

Pool Drain Cover (entrapment hazard) 
Pool Drain Covers Recalled Due to the Violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and Entrapment Hazard; Imported by Liusin (Recall Alert)

Pool Drain Cover (entrapment hazard) 
https://www.cpsc.gov/#copy_link

Plush Monkey Toy (choking)
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Diamond-Visions-Recalls-Plush-Monkey-Toys-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

Bike Helmet (head injury)
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Lucky-Global-Recalls-Lelinta-Multi-Purpose-Kids-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury-Sold-Exclusively-on-Walmart-com-Recall-Alert
Children’s