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CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Water Beads to Reduce the Risk of Injury and Death to Young Children
Release Date: August 21, 2025 Release Number: 25-443 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a consumer product safety standard for water bead toys, reflecting the agency’s ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable consumers and preventing avoidable tragedies in American homes. The new rule is aimed at reducing the risk of injury…
Categories: Public Service Announcement
DANGEROUS HEAT WARNING
A SAFETY NOTE TO ALL IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY EAST and WEST OF THE BLUE RIDGE IN VIRGINIA: The current near 100-degree Fahrenheit heat is excessive and can be dangerous for humans and pets, especially for those who are elderly or infirm, and it will be with us at least through the coming weekend. Please, Everyone, be safe!…
Categories: Public Service Announcement
National Heatstroke Prevention Day is May 1
Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children. Sadly, 1,010 children have died from heatstroke in a hot car since 1998. Nearly every state in the United States has been affected by a pediatric vehicular heatstroke death. This tragedy is 100% preventable. While summertime is the peak season, heatstroke can…
Categories: Public Service Announcement
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Secure TIANQIU Alkaline Button Cell Battery Packs Due to Battery Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Federal Law Requiring Child-Resistant Packaging; Sold Exclusively at East Sun Wholesale
Release Date: January 2, 2025 Release Number: 25-084 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately move TIANQIU AG4 and AG6 alkaline button cell batteries to a secure storage location away from children because the packaging is not child-resistant as required by Reese’s Law. Reese’s Law and CPSC…
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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Rehoopex 6-Drawer Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violations of the Federal Regulations for Clothing Storage Units
Release Date: December 26, 2024 Release Number: 25-076 WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using unsecured Rehoopex 6-Drawer Dressers because they are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children. The dressers…
Categories: Public Service Announcement
CPSC Urges Consumers to Stop Using FLIKRFIRE Tabletop Fireplaces Due to Flame Jetting and Fire Hazards; Two Deaths and Serious Burn Injuries Reported
CPSC has issued This Product Safety Warning: Name of Product: FLIKRFIRE Tabletop Fireplaces Hazard: Using alcohol-fueled FLIKRFIRE Tabletop Fireplaces can cause uncontrollable pool fires in which flames burn across the surface of pooled or spilled alcohol, as well as flame jetting from fuel containers, resulting in serious or fatal burns. Consumer Action: Consumers should immediately…
Categories: Public Service Announcement
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using NLFGUW Electric Gel Ball Blaster Toy Guns Due to Eye Injury Hazard; Violation of the Federal Regulations for Projectile Toys; Sold by US TK on Amazon.com
Release Date: December 12, 2024 Release Number: 25-062 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using NLFGUW electric gel ball blaster toy guns. The toy guns fail to comply with federal safety regulations for projectile toys, so that the projectile’s impact can injure a child’s eye. The…
Categories: Public Service Announcement
Happy Holidays Start with Safety: CPSC Urges Families to Cook, Decorate and Select Toys with Care This Season
Release Date: November 19, 2024 Release Number: 25-049 CPSC Releases New Data on Toy-Related Injuries and Deaths WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to put safety at the top of the list while cooking, decorating and toy buying. In addition, CPSC reminds families to…
Categories: Public Service Announcement
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Chad & Jake Children’s Robes Due to Burn Hazard; Violations of Federal Flammability Regulations for Children’s Sleepwear
Release Date: October 24, 2024 Release Number: 25-017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Chad & Jake children’s robes because they can catch fire, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. The children’s robes fail to comply with federal safety regulations for children’s sleepwear.…
Categories: Public Service Announcement
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Kindly Toys Busy Board Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Violation of the Federal Regulation for Toys with Small Parts
Release Date: October 17, 2024 Release Number: WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of Kindly Toys Customized Busy Board Toys because the toys have small parts that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. CPSC issued a Notice of…
Categories: Public Service Announcement