|  | |  |  | July 6, 2010
Keep your cool:
What not to do when it's hot
Hot enough for you? Temperatures are rising and so are hot weather risks. Here are some things to think about as you wipe the sweat from your brow.
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July 2, 2010
Grill safety: Don't let your summer go up in smoke
Each year fire departments are called to 7,900 fires started by grills, hibachis or barbecues resulting in more than $80 million in property damage, according to the National Fire Protection Agency. Additionally, 18,600 people go to the ER for grilling-related injuries and burns, some fatal.
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July 2, 2010
When playgrounds get too hot for tots
Temperatures can spike much higher on playground equipment and surfaces—sometimes up to 140 degrees or more. At that heat, a child can get badly hurt in just a few seconds, suffering second and third degree burns.
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June 30, 2010
Something to frown about: 'Happy' cadmium bracelets
Rings and bracelets given as trinkets to kids by doctors and dentists were recalled today because they contain high levels of cadmium. The 66,200 "happy" bracelets and 2,200 rings were distributed by SmileMakers and handed out in medical offices over the past five years.
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June 28, 2010
Smelly packaging leads Kellogg's to recall four cereals
Kellogg's has recalled 28 million boxes of cereal after consumers were sickened by an off-flavor and smell coming from the package liners. The recalled cereals are some of kids' favorites: Apple Jacks, Honey Smacks, Froot Loops and Corn Pops.
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June 24, 2010
Seven firms recall 2 million drop-side cribs
Seven manufacturers today recalled more than 2 million drop-side cribs and are offering parents repair kits that would immobilize the sides. The deaths of children in drop-side cribs have led to the recalls of millions of cribs in recent years.
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