A new report has consumer safety advocates warning about the reality of recalls.
Advocates are now calling on companies and federal safety officials to do a better job of protecting our children from dangerous products.
From tipping furniture to water beads and magnetic toys, recalls are designed to save lives and protect kids from injury. But how many products are actually removed as a result?
“And how many remain in homes and childcare facilities that still pose a threat and hazard to children?” asked Dev Gowda, deputy director of KID.
According to Kids in Danger’s newly released report, only 36% of the monthly progress reports that companies are mandated to submit to the government after recall are sufficient.
“A lot of that data is incomplete, missing or redacted,” said Gowda.
Of those reports that Kids in Danger was able to analyze, only 22% of recalled children’s products are actually returned, replaced, or repaired.
“A reason is that …