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June 25, 2020
Fourth of July Celebrations May Look a Little Different this Year, but CPSC Reminds Consumers: Safety Still Rules
Fourth of July Celebrations May Look a Little Different this Year, but CPSC Reminds Consumers: Safety Still Rules
This year’s July 4th holiday may look different from most, with many people celebrating from home due to social distancing restrictions still in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
June 12, 2020
CPSC Announces Appointment of Agency’s New Consumer Ombudsman
CPSC Announces Appointment of Agency’s New Consumer Ombudsman
CPSC is announcing the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Midgett as its Consumer Ombudsman.
June 3, 2020
New CPSC Report Finds Steady Rise in Fatal Child Drownings
New CPSC Report Finds Steady Rise in Fatal Child Drownings
CPSC highlights the need for continued vigilance in combating child drownings, particularly as many families prepare to spend more time at home this summer to curb the spread of COVID-19.
June 1, 2020
Hurricane Season Amid COVID-19: Be Informed, Be Prepared, and Be Safe!
Hurricane Season Amid COVID-19: Be Informed, Be Prepared, and Be Safe!
June 1 marks the start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, and forecasters say it will be an above normal storm season.
May 28, 2020
Consumer Alert: CPSC and Mueller Austria Warn Consumers to Stop Using Select Versions of Onion Chopper Pro to Avoid Injury
Consumer Alert: CPSC and Mueller Austria Warn Consumers to Stop Using Select Versions of Onion Chopper Pro to Avoid Injury
CPSC and Mueller Austria are urging consumers to immediately stop using select versions of Mueller Austria’s Onion Chopper Pro (model #M-700).
May 27, 2020
CPSC Urges Consumers to Remove Latches/Locks on Cavalier Cedar Chests; Three Suffocation Deaths Reported
CPSC Urges Consumers to Remove Latches/Locks on Cavalier Cedar Chests; Three Suffocation Deaths Reported
CPSC is urging consumers to remove the latch or lock on all “Cavalier” brand cedar chests immediately.
May 19, 2020
CPSC Issues Tips to Avoid Injury Outdoors During Quarantine
CPSC Issues Tips to Avoid Injury Outdoors During Quarantine
Warm weather is arriving across the United States, and consumers are heading outside to do yard work, perform outdoor home repairs and to play and exercise. ​​​​​​​
May 4, 2020
CPSC Announces $2 Million Available in Pool Safely Grants to Help Prevent Drownings and Drain Entrapments for State and Local Governments; Apply Now
CPSC Announces $2 Million Available in Pool Safely Grants to Help Prevent Drownings and Drain Entrapments for State and Local Governments; Apply Now
CPSC is announcing a 90-day solicitation seeking applications for a special Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) offered to state and local governments.