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As the holiday season gets underway, shoppers will be heading out to snag some deals to wrap up and put under the Christmas tree this year. We urge consumers to check out the latest safety recall list from the Consumer Product Safety Commission before purchasing goods for your friends and family. Many common products and gifts can be hazardous and result in child injury in Boca Raton.

Our Boca Raton child injury attorneys continue to emphasize defective products and injuries as we head into the holiday season. We urge consumers to check the CPSC recall list often to ensure you provide your family with safe gifts. Here are some of the latest child product recalls. You're urged to visit the Commission's website to view the entire list.

All-Terrain Vehicle by Arctic Cat

Manufacturers have discovered that nearly 1,500 of its ATVs are dangerous for children because the steering tie-rod can bend and cause the driver to lose control. Incidents have already been reported. The recalls include all 2011 Arctic Cat XC 450 ATVs and some 2012 Arctic Cat XC 450 ATVs. The 2012 models that have been recalled include the VIN number of 700101 through 700230 and 6V0101 through 6V0178. These numbers are located under the front bumper. They were sold at Arctic Cat dealerships since February of 2011. They cost between $6,500 and $6,900.

Wind Tech Jackets by Boy Scouts of America:

These jackets have been recalled because they pose a strangulation hazard to children. More than 5,000 have already been sold. Their retractable cords have been deemed dangerous. These jackets were sold in children's sizes and are nylon with a polyester lining. They're long-sleeve with a full zipper front and a Cub Scout emblem on the upper left chest area. The SKU numbers of the affected jackets are 73291, 73292 and 73293. These numbers are located on the hangtag that are attached to the jacket at retail. They were sold at Boy Scouts of America store and on its website from November of 2009 to July of 2011. They were sold for about $32.

Drop-Side Cribs by Dutailier Group Recalls

More than 400 cribs have been recalled because the drop side can come loose from the rails and create an unsafe area between slats. Infants can get caught in this space, causing a strangulation and suffocation hazard. This malfunction can also cause a child to fall from the crib. Part numbers that fall under this recall are E9100C2, E9000C2, E5530C2, E5140C2, E5100C2, E3540C2, E3500C2, E1230C2. The cribs were sold at children stores from January of 2009 to February of 2010. They cost anywhere from $425 to $775.

Magnetic Sketchboards by Battat

Battat has recalled its Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards. There were nearly 100,000 sold in the U.S. and another 4,300 in Canada. The tip on the pen can detach and serve as a choking hazard for small children. Nearly 20 incidents have been reported. The models under the recall are BX1027 and BX1026. The items were sold in Target stores around the country from March of 2010 to March of 2011. They were sold for about $16.

Consumers are urged to visit the CPSC's recall list frequently. It's especially important that you do so before hitting the stores for your holiday shopping. Knowledge pertaining to recalls can help to prevent a needless injury.