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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.…
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…
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death
Release Date: October 17, 2024 Release Number: 25-014 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters because they pose fire and burn hazards. CPSC has received seven reports of the electric scooters overheating, smoking, melting, or igniting, with one…
A Proclamation on National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, 2024
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 America’s young people are the future of our Nation. Each of them deserves the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. This National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, we recommit to providing all youth with the resources and support they need to lead healthy lives and achieve their dreams. Addressing…
New CPSC Report Shows Unsafe Sleep Environments Are Leading Cause of Injuries and Deaths with Nursery Products
Release Date: September 19, 2024 Release Number 24-365 WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), shows that injuries and deaths associated with nursery products persist among children younger than age five. The report, Injuries and Deaths Associated with Nursery Products Among Children Younger than Age Five, shows that on average, more than…
Baby Safety Tips for a Safe Sleep Space
September 19, 2024 Hi Neighbor! A new CPSC report shows that unsafe sleeping environments – such as those that include soft bedding added to the cribs, playpens/play yards or bassinets/cradles – accounted for 126 infant deaths during the three-year period 2019-2021. During September’s Baby Safety Month, CPSC is urging parents and caregivers to put babies to sleep…
It’s Child Passenger Safety Week!
Child Passenger Safety Week is a great time to highlight the importance of properly buckling children in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injuries among children in the United States. Every year, crashes kill about 600 child passengers ages 12 years and younger and…
National School Bus Safety Week
Millions of children across the nation ride a school bus every day – that’s why school bus safety is important in every community. Use National School Bus Safety Week as an opportunity to increase messaging across all platforms. Many assets are available in English and Spanish. Get Materials Now Dates: October 21-25, 2024 On behalf of…
CPSC Shines Light on Home Hazards
Over the last 50 years, we have been able to contribute to the decline in the rate of death and injury associated with consumer products through tools like SaferProducts.gov. By visiting SaferProducts.gov, parents can view recalls on items including: Toys Pacifiers Cribs As well as many other commonly used baby items. We have an extensive list of product…
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Magnetic Chess Games Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Magnet Toys; Sold by JOMO
Release Date: August 29, 2024 Release Number:24-349 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of Magnetic Chess Games sold by JOMO because the loose, hazardous magnets pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested by children. CPSC testing determined the magnets do…