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July 18, 2018
CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Booster Seats
CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Booster Seats
CPSC has approved a new federal rule intended to improve the safety of booster seats for children
July 16, 2018
CPSC Announces Public Request for Information to Improve Recall Effectiveness
CPSC Announces Public Request for Information to Improve Recall Effectiveness
CPSC is requesting input from stakeholders regarding the use of direct notices and targeted notices for recalls, as part of its ongoing effort to improve recall effectiveness
July 11, 2018
CPSC Urges Consumers to Replace or Remove Latches/Locks on Lane and Virginia Maid Cedar Chests; 14 Deaths Reported
CPSC Urges Consumers to Replace or Remove Latches/Locks on Lane and Virginia Maid Cedar Chests; 14 Deaths Reported
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to immediately replace or remove the latch and lock on recalled “Lane” and “Virginia Maid” brand cedar chests.
July 2, 2018
CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Baby Changing Products
CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Baby Changing Products
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a new federal standard intended to improve the safety of baby changing products.
June 27, 2018
CPSC Reminds Consumers to Celebrate Safely This Fourth of July Season
CPSC Reminds Consumers to Celebrate Safely This Fourth of July Season
New Data Released on Fireworks-Related Injuries and Deaths
June 12, 2018
CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for High Chairs
CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for High Chairs
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a new federal standard intended to improve the safety of all high chairs, including those intended for both home and restaurant use.
May 31, 2018
It’s Hurricane Season: You Have the Power to Be Prepared!
It’s Hurricane Season: You Have the Power to Be Prepared!
June 1 marks the start of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, and meteorologists have forecast it to be an active one
May 30, 2018
CPSC Calls for Increased Water Safety Efforts as Summer Swim Season Arrives
CPSC Calls for Increased Water Safety Efforts as Summer Swim Season Arrives
New data shows, drowning is still the leading cause of unintentional death among children 1–4 and the second leading cause among children 5–14