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June 21, 2019
Kick Off a Safer Summer for Your Family
Kick Off a Safer Summer for Your Family
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As summer begins, millions of Americans celebrate holidays and enjoy more outdoor activities.
June 19, 2019
New Federal Standard to Improve Safety of High Chairs Takes Effect
New Federal Standard to Improve Safety of High Chairs Takes Effect
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a new federal mandatory safety standard to make high chairs safer for both home and restaurant use.
June 6, 2019
New CPSC Report Finds Fatal Child Drownings Are On the Rise
New CPSC Report Finds Fatal Child Drownings Are On the Rise
The Data Identified June as the Deadliest Month for Drowning Fatalities Involving Children Younger than 15
May 31, 2019
Safety in the Storm: CPSC Life-Saving Tips on Surviving the 2019 Hurricane Season
Safety in the Storm: CPSC Life-Saving Tips on Surviving the 2019 Hurricane Season
June 1 marks the start of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, and CPSC wants to remind everyone to be informed, be prepared and be safe!
April 5, 2019
CPSC ALERT: CPSC and Fisher-Price Warn Consumers About Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Due to Reports of Death When Infants Roll Over in the Product
CPSC ALERT: CPSC and Fisher-Price Warn Consumers About Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Due to Reports of Death When Infants Roll Over in the Product
April 3, 2019
CPSC, Canadian, Mexican Consumer Safety Counterparts Create Consensus Recommendations on Product Testing
CPSC, Canadian, Mexican Consumer Safety Counterparts Create Consensus Recommendations on Product Testing
March 29, 2019
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
WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing a 90-day solicitation seeking applications for a special Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) offered to state and local governments.
March 15, 2019
Own It and #PreventPoison: CPSC, Health Canada, and PROFECO Observe National Poison Prevention Week March 17-23, 2019
Own It and #PreventPoison: CPSC, Health Canada, and PROFECO Observe National Poison Prevention Week March 17-23, 2019
CPSC marks National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW), March 17-23, 2019, encouraging consumers to “Own It” and focus on poison proofing their homes.