Perhaps the most common and highly risky items found at garage sales are for children. Beyond CSA standards, children's items must meet other safety regulations, for instance those established under the Hazardous Products Act. The regulations cover baby gates, walkers, cribs, cradles, playpens, car seats and booster seats, strollers, lawn darts, toys and children's sleepwear. Ensuring safety in garage sale transactions is a two-way street, says Canada Safety Council president Emile Therien. Most people want to save money but are ignorant about safety standards.
Garage sales can be a consumer's delight.
But getting something potentially dangerous to you, your family and others is not worth the savings. Common and Highly Risky Children's Products Found at Garage Sales Cribs Cribs made before September 1986 do not meet current safety standards. They have a mattress support, suspended by hooks, that is not secure and can collapse easily. These cribs cannot be upgraded to meet the standard and must not be sold or given away. Strollers Strollers manufactured before 1985 may not meet current standards.