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DON'T SELL ILLEGAL PRODUCTS, UNSAFE OR RECALLED PRODUCTS.

Check that the items you're selling haven't been recalled or pose any potential hazards.
There are 20 deaths a year from use of older and used crib models made before CPSC and industry safety standards. If you're thinking of selling an old crib, don't. Infant car seats/carriers, when being used as a carrier, can eject infants because the handles break or side locks break.
Old baby walkers can fit through doorways and don't stop at the top of stairs.
Beanbag chairs that can unzipped can suffocate or choke children.
The dangers of Teflon: Teflon has shown to reach high temperatures of 721 degrees in 5 minutes. At which time not less than six gases are emitted which incarcinogens, two global gases and MFA which is lethal to humans at low doses. Also, Perfluorooctanois acid(PFOA) is a likely carcinogen by EPA.
Safe Harbor Recycling collects and recycles unsafe, hazardous or defective 
products that have been recalled so they will not injury or kill consumers and their families. Many recalled products can be made into a safe product once they have been recycled. Particularly products that fit inti the folllowing categories: Made partially or completely of metal, almost anything with a plug (No tube TVs or monitors), appliances, rechargeable batteries, electronics, computers and accessories.
Where can recycle recalled products?
On July 9th from 2-7pm, you can bring your recalled products to the Lake Orion Farmers Market for Recalled Product Collection Event. The collection site is at the corner of Anderson and Front Street, next to United Methodist Church. We will still accept non-recalled household items to be recycled from the same list, as well. Just call Patty at 248-240-4899 to set-up appointment.
Where to find recalled products?
Recalls.gov- your online source for recalls, this one-stop shop for recalls including medicine, consumer products, cosmetics, motor vehicles, and more. This site makes it easy to check on recent recalls and report hazardous products. Strongly recommend signing up for e-mail alerts or use the phone apps.   

   

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