20 Million toys were recalled in 2007, and that number is still growing! East Valley Mom's of Az Kids Consignment Sale does not accept any recalled or outdated items at our sale.
Parents, please arm yourselves with current information so that if you do go to buy a item for a child, from our sale, from another sale, from a toy store, yardsale, or anywhere else, that you are not buying a potentially hazardous item for your child or someone else!
East Valley Moms of Az Kids Consignment Sale takes every precaution to prevent recalled or outdated items from being sold. Please notify one of us at the sale if you have information that we have an item that is questionable.
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Outdated Information: "It's NOT A BARGAIN if it's NOT SAFE"!
If you are in the market to consign or buy baby equipment pleae take a few moments to read this information.
USED CRIBS: Do not purchase a used crib if it has:
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Slats farther apart than 2-3/8" or if a pop can fits between slats
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Corner posts that are higher than 1/16"
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Cutout areas on headboard or footboard
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Any missing or broken parts
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Mattress supports that are easily released from head/footboard
BABY GATES/ENCLOSURES: Do not purchase if:
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Have accordion style or V-shaped openings
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Have openings that are big enough to entrap a childs head or neck
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Doesn't have a pressure bar or another fastener
HIGHCHAIR: Do not purchase if:
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Is missing a crotch strap
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Is missing restraining straps that are independent of the tray
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Has a tray that doesn't lock securely
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Doesn't have a wide base for stability
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Doesn't have a effective locking device (for folding chairs)
PLAYPEN: Do not purchase if:
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Doesn't have top rails that will automatically lock when lifted
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Has rotating hinge/latch in the center of the top rails
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Has mesh that has tears or loose threads
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Is wooden with slats more than 2-3/8" apart
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Doesn't have the MFG pad
WALKERS: NO WALKERS ARE CONSIDERED SAFE!
CAR SEATS: Do not purchase if:
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If the car seat is more than 6 years old
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If the car seat has expired, check the label
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Is missing the MFG instructions
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If the car seat has been in an accident
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If missing any labels
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Has any missing parts or is damaged in any way
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Has been recalled
