Another day and another safety recall involving products for kids.

So far this month, there has been a dozen safety recalls triggered by potential threats to kids.

Millions of shades and blinds that can strangle were recalled on Tuesday.  Before that, choking hazards in books, strangulation hazard on hooded sweatshirts, a shock hazard with kids night lights and flammable kids’ pajamas prompted recalls.

Now the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the painted logo in the insoles of kids Timberland boots have excessive levels of lead.  These Classic Scuff proof boots were sold nationwide this year for kids as young as one year old.

But with all of these recalls, thousands of parents will never get the word about continue to use, share, sell and giveaway potentially dangerous products for years.

Because this flood of recall information can easily be missed.  It is important to be proactive.  Make it a point to check the Consumer Product Safety commissioner’s Web site frequently for both recalled toy and non-toy products.  Another great way to get these updates is through their listserv email.  You can sign up here, personally this is how I get all my information.

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