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Like stealing data from a baby
(From Kim Komando newsletter 4/22/2024) Last year, a Hawaii couple was convicted of living for decades under the identities of dead babies. Stories like this always disgust me, but after this long in tech, they don’t surprise me. Crooks have no shame, folks: 2% of identity theft cases reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) last year involved…
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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using OmvedTherapies Baby Pillows Due to Suffocation Hazard; Violation of the Federal Ban on Infant Pillows
Release Date: Release Date: April 4, 2024 Release Number: Release Number: 24-188 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using the OmvedTherapies infant pillows because they pose a suffocation hazard to infants. The pillows violate the infant pillow ban because of their flexible fabric covering, loose filling,…
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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Elide Fire Extinguishing Balls Due to Failure to Extinguish Fires and Risk of Serious Injury or Death
Release Date: March 28, 2024 Release Number: 24-170 Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of burns and smoke inhalation associated with the use of Elide brand fire extinguishing balls. These products can fail to extinguish a fire, which could lead to serious injury and death. The products can fail…
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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using XHJRI Braided Crib Bumpers Due to Suffocation Hazard; Violation of the Federal Ban on Crib Bumpers; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by XHJRI-US
Release Date: March 14, 2024 Release Number: 24-156 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using braided crib bumpers sold exclusively on Amazon by XHJRI-US, because they pose a suffocation hazard to infants. The crib bumpers are banned by the federal Safe Sleep for Babies Act. CPSC…
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FDA confirms contamination of children’s applesauce; theorizes it was intentional
Please see foodsafetysews.com article by Coral Beach on March 1, 2024
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Stay Safe, While Staying Warm This Winter – CPSC Warns Consumers to be Cautious When Using Generators, Furnaces and Space Heaters; New CPSC Report Shows Upward Trend in Non-Fire CO Deaths Continues
Release Date: February 26, 2024 Release Number: 24-131 WASHINGTON, D.C. – As cold weather continues to impact much of the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about deadly hazards from home heating equipment, including space heaters, furnaces and fireplaces, based on the findings in a recent report. A new CPSC report shows…
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Water Beads: A Danger to Young Children & Can Be Deadly if Swallowed
CPSC has heard heartbreaking stories from parents whose children ingested water beads and suffered severe consequences, including grave internal injuries, lifelong health impacts and death. What are Water Beads? Water beads look harmless – almost like candy – but can be deadly to babies and small children if ingested; and can lead to choking, internal…
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Ahead of Sunday’s Game, CPSC Reminds Families to Tackle the Deadly Hazard of TV and Furniture Tip-Overs
Release Date: February 8, 2024 Release Number: 24-115 New CPSC Report Shows Children, Older Adults Remain at Most Risk for Tip-Over Incidents; Disparities Remain Among Certain Demographics WASHINGTON, D.C. – As many Americans prepare to purchase new TVs ahead of the big game on Sunday, February 11, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released new data today…
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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Magnetic Fidget Balls’ High-Powered Magnetic Ball Sets Due to Ingestion Hazard, Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets; Sold Exclusively at MagneticFidgetBalls.com
Release Date: February 01, 2024 Release Number: 24-089 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of Magnetic Fidget Balls’ Magnetic Ball Sets because the loose, hazardous magnets pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested by children. CPSC testing determined the…
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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Pedetid High-Powered Magnetic Ball Sets Due to Ingestion Hazard; Failure to Meet Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets; Sold Exclusively on Walmart.com
Release Date: January 18, 2024 Release Number: 24-083 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of Pedetid 216-Piece 5mm Magic Magnet Ball Sets because the loose, hazardous magnets pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested by children. CPSC testing determined…
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