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October 7, 2020
CPSC Warns Parents Not to Use Nursing Pillows for Sleep; Agency Is Investigating Infant Deaths that May Be Associated with Pillow-Like Products
CPSC Warns Parents Not to Use Nursing Pillows for Sleep; Agency Is Investigating Infant Deaths that May Be Associated with Pillow-Like Products
Each year, almost a thousand infants tragically suffocate in their sleep.
October 6, 2020
CPSC Urges Families to Follow CDC Halloween Advice for Safe Celebrating; a COVID-19 Halloween Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
CPSC Urges Families to Follow CDC Halloween Advice for Safe Celebrating; a COVID-19 Halloween Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging families to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advice for Halloween this year.
September 22, 2020
Kids Don’t Have Gills and Fins like Fish—They Need You to Keep Them Safer In and Around Water
Kids Don’t Have Gills and Fins like Fish—They Need You to Keep Them Safer In and Around Water
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Drowning remains the number one cause of unintentional death among children ages 1-4, and deaths are still rising among children ages 1-15.
September 21, 2020
CPSC Urges Consumers to Keep Their Guard Up as Severe Storms Threaten U.S.
CPSC Urges Consumers to Keep Their Guard Up as Severe Storms Threaten U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Additional storms are threatening the United States with strong winds and drenching rain during this extremely active storm season.
September 16, 2020
E-Scooter-Related Injuries Are on the Rise; CPSC Releases New Study and Public Service Announcement
E-Scooter-Related Injuries Are on the Rise; CPSC Releases New Study and Public Service Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The use of micromobility products, including e-scooters, hoverboards, and e-bikes, has grown in popularity in recent years.
September 14, 2020
Protect Your Family Before and After Hurricane Sally
Protect Your Family Before and After Hurricane Sally
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hurricane Sally is about to have a devastating impact on several Gulf Coast states. CPSC is warning consumers to be prepared for power outages and to take steps now to keep their families safe.
September 10, 2020
“Even When You’re Watching” Anchor It! Campaign Video Shows How Quickly Children Can Be Injured or Killed; Urges Families to Secure Furniture and Televisions
“Even When You’re Watching” Anchor It! Campaign Video Shows How Quickly Children Can Be Injured or Killed; Urges Families to Secure Furniture and Televisions
CPSC's furniture and TV tip-over campaign, Anchor It!, debuted a new public service announcement (PSA), highlighting the hidden risks of injury or death to children from tip-over incidents.
August 25, 2020
CPSC Urges All-Terrain Vehicle Enthusiasts to Follow Safety Tips and Stay Off Roads; Data Show Children Face Highest Risk of Injury
CPSC Urges All-Terrain Vehicle Enthusiasts to Follow Safety Tips and Stay Off Roads; Data Show Children Face Highest Risk of Injury
Summer is in full swing, and many people are looking for outdoor alternatives to pool outings or amusement park trips, which have been postponed due to COVID-19.