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CPSC staff brief the Commission on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would establish safety standards for nursing pillows.

During the summer, is great to get together with family and friends, sometimes around the firepit. Do it safely following these safety tips: Never use gasoline to start a fire or to re-start a fire - even if you think the fire was not ignited. Only use appropriate fire starters and only before lighting the fire. Never add liquid fuel after trying to start a fire. Keep a hose or fire extinguisher nearby. Never burn when the risk of wildfires is high.

Outdoor cooking and grilling are popular summer activities, and while fun and enjoyable, they can also be dangerous if not done with safety in mind. On average, 13 deaths occur every year, and in 2022, there were 5,400 ER-treated injuries associated with grills, burns being the most common. Common grilling hazards include fires, burns, and carbon monoxide poisoning. To reduce these risks and have a safe grilling experience, follow some general safety tips. Recalls: Check www.cpsc.gov to see if the grill has been recalled – follow the remedy if recalled. Inspect: Look over the grill and any gas hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes and leaks. Replace, if necessary. Location: Use grills outside only, in well-ventilated areas and never indoors, in a garage, breezeway, carport, porch or under a surface that will burn. Starters: Only use appropriate fire starters and only before lighting the fire. Never add liquid fuel after trying to start a fire. Observe: Never leave a hot grill unattended and keep children away from the grill area. Clean up: Clean your grill with a ball of aluminum foil or nylon brushes, instead of wire grill brushes, to prevent stray wire brush strands from ending up in the food. Extinguishers: Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and make sure that everyone knows how to use it.

Going to the pool is a great way to cool off on a hot summer day. Keep these #SummerSafetyTips in mind when you’re at the pool with young kids and go to http://PoolSafely.gov for more info.

CPSC hosted a public meeting on July 27, 2023 with a specific focus on fires occurring in #e-bikes and other micro-mobility products as well as the fire risks that may arise with the growing consumer market for other products containing such batteries.  More information about E-Bikes, E-Scooters and Hoverboards is available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education

Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking/ Safety Standard Portable Generators Notice Opportunity

Exhibit 6 UL 2201 Generator temp and debris test https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Harbor-Freight-Tools.pdf?VersionId=gwRQtuO_1XCYMEFAOR75IhTsVzZqMlKH

Commission Agenda and Priorities for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 with public testimony.