A New and Dangerous Recreational Activity
by CPSC Blogger amusement park fair recreation safety water walking ballHave you heard about our consumer warning on water walking balls yet?
These balls are a new type of water-related recreational activity. You’ll find them at your local fair and amusement parks, on lakes and at the mall.
Before you jump in and try them out, be aware that this activity, called water walking, comes with potential risks of suffocation and drowning.
CPSC knows of two incidents involving these products. In one, a child was found unresponsive after being inside the ball (…)
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Jun 8
Summer officially kicks off this weekend and millions of Americans will celebrate with a cookout. Before lighting the grill do a safety check.
Has your grill been recalled? Check SaferProducts.gov. If the grill has been recalled, contact the manufacturer and stop using it until you get a repair or replacement.
Visually inspect the hoses on a gas grill for cracking, brittleness, holes, and leaks. Make sure there are no sharp bends in the hose or tubing and that all connections are secure. (…)
May 25
Tragic Drownings and Near Drownings; Real Preventions
by CPSC Blogger Arizona child death drown Phoenix pool swim swimmingSo far this year, six children, one teenager and nine adults – 16 people in all – have been reported to have drowned in the Phoenix area, according to AZFamily.com.
Moms, dads, folks of all ages: Just knowing some simple safety steps in and around the water can help prevent your child, your parent, or your loved one from drowning.
Here are some recent tragedies that have been reported in Phoenix along with ways that you can prevent these scenarios from happening to you:
What happened: (…)
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May 18
Additional Injuries Prompt Maclaren USA to Reannounce the November 2009 Stroller Recall
by CPSC Blogger Amputation Fingertip Maclaren StrollersMaclaren stroller owners: Pay attention!
Due to additional reports of incidents, CPSC and Maclaren are reannouncing a recall of all of Maclaren USA’s single and double umbrella strollers sold prior to November 2009 – 1 million in total. The problem is that a child can get his/her finger caught in the hinge mechanism when you are opening or closing the stroller.
Maclaren has received a total of 149 reports of incidents with the strollers, including 37 reported injuries that occurred after (…)
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May 12