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September 24, 2019
Latest Pool Safely Statistics: At Least 150 Children Fatally Drowned in Pools and Spas this Summer
Latest Pool Safely Statistics: At Least 150 Children Fatally Drowned in Pools and Spas this Summer
Number of fatal drownings increased by two from summer 2018
September 9, 2019
CPSC Issues Carbon Monoxide Warning to Consumers Impacted by Hurricane Dorian
CPSC Issues Carbon Monoxide Warning to Consumers Impacted by Hurricane Dorian
CPSC is issuing an important warning about the lethal hazard of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers relying on portable generators for temporary electrical power in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.
August 8, 2019
Don’t Get Swept Away; CPSC Reminds Consumers to Be Grounded in Safety When Using Bounce Houses
Don’t Get Swept Away; CPSC Reminds Consumers to Be Grounded in Safety When Using Bounce Houses
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Warm temperatures mean more outdoor fun for children. From birthday parties to carnivals, bounce houses are likely to be a part of the fun.
August 8, 2019
CPSC Alert: Protect Children from a Deadly Gap between Doors of Home Elevators
CPSC Alert: Protect Children from a Deadly Gap between Doors of Home Elevators
CPSC is warning consumers with home elevators and visitors to homes with elevators to protect small children from being crushed to death in a deadly gap that may exist between the doors.
July 12, 2019
CPSC Warns Consumers in Tropical Storm Barry’s Path to Take Precautions When Using Portable Generators
CPSC Warns Consumers in Tropical Storm Barry’s Path to Take Precautions When Using Portable Generators
WASHINGTON, D.C. Tropical Storm Barry could become the first hurricane of the season before its expected landfall in Louisiana Saturday morning.
June 26, 2019
CPSC Reminds Consumers to Celebrate with Safety This Fourth of July Season
CPSC Reminds Consumers to Celebrate with Safety This Fourth of July Season
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Family, fun, food and fireworks. It’s that time of year when many will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday.
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.