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September 30, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
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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 … Continue reading

September 26, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using LEHOM Baby Playpens Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards; Violations of Federal Regulations for Play Yards, Phthalates and Lead; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

Release Date: September 26, 2024 Release Number: 24-376 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of LEHOM Baby Playpens because they pose entrapment and suffocation hazards for infants. The … Continue reading

September 26, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
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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 Zhengtongfu

Release Date: September 26, 2024 Release Number: 24-375 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 Zhengtongfu. CPSC testing determined the magnets do not … Continue reading

September 19, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
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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 … Continue reading

September 19, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
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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 … Continue reading

September 10, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
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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 … Continue reading

September 9, 2024
by Marianne Halterman
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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:  We have an extensive … Continue reading

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