Retro Report: When Safety Goes Up in Flames Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Scientists have discovered that flame retardants can pose health risks, especially to developing babies. But no flame retardant has been banned by the federal government. ( Jeffrey Hamilton / Getty ) Produced by Arwa Gunja Produced by PRI and WNYC