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New CPSC Report Shows Unsafe Sleep Environments Are Leading Cause of Injuries and Deaths with Nursery Products

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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…

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Baby Safety Tips for a Safe Sleep Space

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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…

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It’s Child Passenger Safety Week! 

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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…

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National School Bus Safety Week

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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…

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CPSC Shines Light on Home Hazards

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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…

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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

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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…

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Think Safety First as Kids Head Back to School

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Hi Neighbor! As the new school year begins, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents, teachers and students to watch out for hidden hazards at school. Every year, thousands of children are injured on playgrounds, while playing sports, or as they walk, bike, skateboard or scooter to and from school. Prevent injuries…

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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using COLOR TREE Strollers Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards; Violation of Federal Safety Regulations for Strollers; Imported by Karmas Far and SmartTech Mobile USA

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Release Date: August 15, 2024 Release Number: 24-343 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of COLOR TREE strollers because they pose risks of entrapment and strangulation to children. The products violate the federal safety regulations for strollers because a child’s head can become…

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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Mamibaby, Yoocaa, DHZJM, Cosy Nation & Hyhuudth Loungers Manufactured by Ningbo Tree Nest Children Products Due to Suffocation, Fall & Entrapment Hazards; Violations of Regulations; 5 Infant Deaths Reported

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Release Date: August 15, 2024 Release Number: 24-338 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of Mamibaby, Yoocaa, DHZJM, Cosy Nation and Hyhuudth loungers because they were advertised as sleep products but create an unsafe sleep environment posing risks of suffocation, entrapment and falls…

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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using DNYSYSJ & OUKANING Cradle Swings Due to Suffocation & Fall Hazards; Violations of Federal Regulations for Cradles and Infant Swings; Sold on Amazon.com by HangBao and Lushui; Risk of Death or Serious Injury

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Release Date: August 15, 2024 Release Number: 24-336 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using DNYSYSJ and OUKANING cradle swings because they pose suffocation and fall hazards for infants. CPSC is aware of an infant’s death in 2021 reported as occurring in a cradle swing with…

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