 NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
September (2008)
Recall of Action BABY CARRIERS Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Action Baby Carriers
Units: About 250
Manufacturer: Optave Inc., of Alpena, Mich.
Hazard: The baby carrier’s chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Incidents/Injuries: Optave Inc. has received two reports of the chest strap detaching from the shoulder straps on the baby carrier.
Description: The recalled carriers were sold under the “Action Baby Carrier” brand name.
The carriers are sold in various colors and patterns: blue, brown, green, "so square", "the larrisa" and "spring breeze."
Sold at: Specialty retail stores nationwide and Internet sites from May 2008 through June 2008 for between $80 and $90.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the carrier in the positions that require the use of the chest strap and contact Optave to receive free replacement straps.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Optave Inc. at toll-free (866) 208-0269 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.actionbabycarriers.com
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 Middle Adolescence (15–17 years old)
Your child's growing independence from the family and interest in friends might be obvious by now.
Middle adolescence is a time of physical, mental, cognitive, and sexual changes for your teenager.
Most girls will be physically mature by now, and most will have completed puberty.
Boys might still be maturing physically during this time. Your teenager might have concerns about her body size, shape, or weight. Eating disorders can also be common, especially among females.
During this phase of development, your teenager is developing his unique personality and opinions.
Peer relationships are still important, yet your teenager will have other interests as he develops a more clear sense of identity.
Middle adolescence is also an important time to prepare for more independence and responsibility;
many teenagers start working, and many will be leaving home soon after high school.
Positive Parenting Tips:
Talk to your teenager about her concerns and pay attention to any changes in her behavior.
Ask her if she has had suicidal thoughts, particularly if she seems sad or depressed.
Asking about suicidal thoughts will not cause her to have these thoughts, but it will let her know that you care about how she feels.
Seek professional help if necessary.
Show interest in your teenager's school and extracurricular interests and activities and encourage him to become involved in activities such as sports, music, theater, and art.
Compliment your teenager and celebrate her efforts and accomplishments.
Show affection for your teenager. Spend time together doing things you enjoy.
Respect your teenager's opinion. Listen to him without playing down his concerns.
Encourage your teenager to volunteer and become involved in civic activities in her community.
Encourage your teenager to develop solutions to problems or conflicts.
Help your teenager learn to make good decisions. Create opportunities for him to use his own judgment, and be available for advice and support.
If your teenager engages in interactive Internet media such as games, chat rooms, and instant messaging, encourage him to be disciplined and respectful about the amount of time she is involved with it.
If your teenager works, use the opportunity to talk about expectations, responsibility, and other aspects of behaving respectfully in a public setting.
Talk with your teenager and help him plan ahead for difficult or uncomfortable situations.
Discuss what he can do if he is in a group and someone is using drugs, under pressure to have sex, or offered a ride from someone who has been drinking.
Respect your teenager's need for privacy.
Encourage your teenager to get enough sleep and exercise, and to eat healthy, balanced meals.
Encourage your teenager to have meals with the family.
Eating together will help your teenager make better choices about the foods she eats, promote healthy weight, and give family members time to talk with each other.
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