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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.
March 27, 2020
Stay Safe at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic; CPSC Helps You Avoid Hidden Home Hazards
Stay Safe at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic; CPSC Helps You Avoid Hidden Home Hazards
During these times of uncertainty, you want your home to be a safe place for you and your loved ones.
March 26, 2020
CPSC Advances Rulemaking on Crib Bumpers to Protect Infants; Proposed Rule Would Remove Padded, Pillow-like Bumpers from the Market
CPSC Advances Rulemaking on Crib Bumpers to Protect Infants; Proposed Rule Would Remove Padded, Pillow-like Bumpers from the Market
In an effort to protect infants from suffocation and death associated with padded crib bumpers, last week the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously to advance rulemaking on a federal safety standard for crib bumpers.
March 4, 2020
Spring into Action by Adding Safety to Daylight Saving Time
Spring into Action by Adding Safety to Daylight Saving Time
On Sunday, March 8, consumers will turn their clocks forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time.
February 28, 2020
CPSC: Use National Consumer Protection Week to Get Recalled Products Out of Your House!
CPSC: Use National Consumer Protection Week to Get Recalled Products Out of Your House!
Washington, D.C. -- March 1 - 7 marks National Consumer Protection Week. To keep families safe, the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to check their homes for recalled products.
February 11, 2020
CPSC Warns Consumers Not to Charge or Use New High-Tech X1-5 Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Warns Consumers Not to Charge or Use New High-Tech X1-5 Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC is warning the public that the New High-Tech Enterprise Company Inc. X1-5 hoverboard’s lithium ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard that can lead to smoke inhalation or other serious injuries, including death.