Contact: Elliot Friedman
elliot@theshield.biz
800.555.0666
ext.333
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hand and Finger Guard Shields Children from Door
Jam Accidents
Thousands
of Children Injure or Sever Fingers Each Year
Easily
Installed $9 Protector is Insurance Against Accidents Waiting to Happen
February,
2002 (New York) - Many parents have heard the terrifying cry of a child whose
finger was caught in the hinge side of a door. Now there is an easy, inexpensive
way to protect tiny fingers and hands from one of the most common accidents that
occur at home. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that there were
over 115,000 finger, hand and wrist injuries involving doors that were treated
in emergency rooms; nearly 45,000 of those injuries involving children under the
age of 14.
"Four to five children come in weekly with various types
of injuries relating to door jam accidents," says Dr. Winnick, head of
pediatrics emergency room, Maimonides Medical Center.
American Guardian has
introduced a patented product called The
Shield Finger Guard. The
Shield’s one-piece construction is easy to install, and requires no tools.
The device attaches to the doors angular form with a pre-applied
double-sided foam-tape. Doors continue to open and close freely. The
Shield Finger Guard is available in two versions: one with excellent
adhesion that can be cleanly removed for use in homes; and one with a permanent
bond for institutions such as schools, daycare centers, hotels and any public
building. The improved model comes folded at the compact size of 10" and
unfolds to 39", half the height of an average door. Two Shield Finger Guard's will cover a whole door.
"The Shield is a simple yet effective device developed because of
need," says Abe Albenda, Inventor."We receive so many calls from
appreciative parents that are concerned for their children's safety."
This type of accident is not off bounds for parents and school officials
juggling many activities and can't keep an eye on their child at every moment. The
Shield is being used in many homes, school districts and day care facilities
across the nation. Adults, senior
citizens and pets can also benefit from The Shield.
"My child's finger was severely injured by one
of the doors in her daycare center," says Rochelle Spann. "I am
pleased to have found The Shield and I
highly recommend it to parents as it is a simple preventative measure to avoid
the traumatic experience that my family and I went through."
Made in the USA, The Shield is
available from members of the International Association of Baby Safety, at Duane
Reade stores and select retailers nationwide. With The Shield's suggested retail price of only $9.00, it is affordable
to cover all of the doors in the house.
For
more information, visit www.theshield.biz
or call 800.555.0666 ext.333.
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Note to
Editors: Visuals are available in
jpeg image. Interviews with company
founder Elliot Friedman, or Abe Albenda, inventor, are also available upon
request.