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Sexual Predators Stopped In Oregon

Posted by: Joyce in sexual predators on May 17, 2008

Sexual predatorsthreaten children of all ages, online and offline. Here is some great, disturbing yet positive news out of Oregon.

Oregon this week: a law enforcement task force, quietly launched this past October, has developed 53 cases against suspected online predators seeking sex with children, authorities announced Thursday. There have been many arrests of suspected sexual predators.

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US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls

Child-related product recalls and safety news from CPSC

Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ms. Bubbles Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
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The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.
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Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Munire Recalls "Newport" Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects.