Staying Informed About Recalls and Safety Information

Sometimes there are recalls and safety notices about toys and other products, and it is important for us to stay informed about them. We can protect ourselves and our children by keeping up with this information. It is really simple to find out about recalls, and it is worth the little time that is needed to do so. Here are some ways to stay informed about toy recalls and safety alerts:

1. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is a reliable source for recall information. The CPSC has a website at http://www.cpsc.gov/ where you can easily see the latest recall notices, and search for information about specific products. You can check recent recalls, see recalls and product safety news, read product safety standards, and even report an unsafe product. This website will provide the latest, up-to-date information all in one place.

2. Subscribe to email announcements from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. You will automatically receive free recall and safety news via email. You can sign up for these notices at their website (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx), and choose exactly what notices you want to receive. It can not get any easier than that!

3. Product registration is another good way to stay informed about recalls. By registering products that you buy, you will receive recall and safety notices from the companies that manufactured the products. By taking this simple step, you will make sure that you know about any safety issues that arise for the particular products you own. Products such as toys, strollers, car seats, appliances, and many more come with product registration cards that you can mail in, usually postage paid. Some companies even offer online registration, which is a quick and easy way to register your products.

4. Check bulletin boards at toy and discount stores. Many stores, such as Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Wal Mart, Target, and K-Mart have bulletin boards where safety recalls are posted. You can easily scan these boards when you are in the store and check for information about any products you own. Some doctors' offices post safety information on bulletin boards, as well.

Using these methods to stay informed about toy recalls and safety information is easy and very important. You should also make sure you follow through with the manufacturer's recommendations for resolving the problem. You will be protecting yourself and your family by taking the time to pay attention to this information.