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Month: October 2022

October 19, 2022
by Marianne Halterman
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CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Dressers and Other Clothing Storage Units; Rule Aims to Reduce Injuries and Deaths Associated with Tip Overs

[CPSC News Release dated 10/19/2022] WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a new federal mandatory safety standard for clothing storage units (CSUs) that will significantly change the way clothing storage units are tested and labeled. … Continue reading →

October 18, 2022
by Marianne Halterman
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Holiday Toy Safety

The majority of toy injuries and deaths are associated with choking on small parts of toys.  Tips for buying toys: Choose age-appropriate toys that match the child’s interests and abilities. Always read and heed the label to determine whether a … Continue reading →

October 3, 2022
by Marianne Halterman
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Nearly Half of Incidents with Kids and Corded Window Coverings Resulted in Death – #GoCordless to Save Lives

Young children can quickly and silently become strangled on pull cords, continuous loop cords, inner cords or any other accessible cords on window coverings. On this National Window Covering Safety Month, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers … Continue reading →

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