at garage

A natural extension of spring cleaning is
garage sales, and as we gather our goods
for resale, Health Canada advises that we
stop and take note of some of the bargains
that can be dangerous.

Everyone holding a garage sale is responsible
for ensuring that products, whether new or used.
meet all safety standards. According to Health
Canada, you could be held responsible if someone
suffers an injury because of a product bought at
your garage sale.

When selling or purchasing children’s products
ata garage sale, it is wise to avoid any item that is
not in good condition.

The following —
is a partial list of cammmm
products that must
meet safety stan-
dards under the
Hazardous
Products Act.
® Baby walkers:
The seat should
have a lap belt and
the walker should
be sturdy. It must
be designed not to
g0 through a door-
way of 90 cen-
timetres (35.4 in.).

_ There are none
available currently
that meet the 1989
standard.

@ Car seats must
meet the Canadian
Motor ‘Vehicle
Safety. Standard
and carry the compliance label stating the size of
the child for which the seat is designed. All straps,
including the tether strap, must be present. Seats
that are cracked or broken are unsafe and must not
be sold. For more information, contact the
Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) con-
sumer information department.

¢@ Children’s sleepwear: Loose garments are
especially flammable if made of cotton or cotton
blends. These garments should be made of poly-
ester, nylon or polyester/nylon biends to meet the

66 According to
Health Canada,
you could be held
responsible if
someone suffers
an injury because
of a product
bought at your
garage sale. 9?

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flammability requirements
set out in the regulations.
® Cribs and cradles: Only
cribs manufactured since
1987 and in good candition
meet safety regulations.
Among other safety fea-
tures, these have a mattress
support system that is bolt-
ed or secured into the end
panel and should net
become dislodged as a
result of normal use.

@ Hockey helmets and
face protectors: These
must meet CSA standards.
Helmets that are cracked or
broken no longer meet the
standard and are unsafe to
use.

@ Playpens: Mesh-sided
playpens should be made
cf mosquito-type netting.
The sides should be at least
48 centimetres (19 in.)
high. Playpens must not
have sharp edges or hinges
that can pinch fingers.
Check to make sure that
there are no loose or torn
parts. such as the vinyl top
rail or floor pad. Safe
playpens do not have more
than two wheels.

@ Strollers: Regulations
require that strollers be
equipped with a lap belt or
some other type of safety
restraint that. is solidly
attached to the seat or
frame. Ensure that there is
a secondary safety latch on
the stroller to prevent the
product from accidentally folding. Make sure that
the brakes are in working order and the wheels are
fixed tightly.. Always check for sharp edges and
loose parts.

@ Toys: If toys are in poor repair or broken, they
are not safe. Toys with sharp edges or points or
those with loose eyes or noses are poteatial haz-

Spring c

PAUL Clausen picks up debris at. Marine Drive and Capilano
Road during a North Shore spring clean-up day sponsored

by the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. |

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ards. Toys with small parts are not suitable for
children under three years of age. it is illegal to
sell lawn darts with elongated tips in Canada.

For more information, write Health Canada, _

Health Protection Branch, Product Safety Bureau,
3155 Willingdon Greea, Burnaby V5G 4P2 or
phone 666-5003.

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