Safety recalls of children’s products reach highest level in nearly a decade: ‘A wakeup call’

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky on Tuesday announces a report on child recalls at Lurie Children’s Hospital. Top right, Huffy’s Blue Clue’s floor ride-on toy caused the most injuries last year, with 18 reported injuries. Bottom right, Pacific Bubble Pop 20” kids bicycles caused 10 injuries. (Jan Terry, Lurie Children’s Hospital; Hidden Hazards: 2022 Children’s Product Recalls report)

Safety recalls of children’s products in 2022 were at their highest in nearly a decade, a new report found.

Advocates on Tuesday renewed calls for companies to be required to publicize product recalls.