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CPSC’s latest figures show that an estimated 4,400 consumers suffered Halloween activity-related injuries during October and November 2014. What were the top causes? Pumpkin-carving catastrophes and decorating disasters were the most frequently reported incident scenarios.
Fortunately, there is no reason to fear what is preventable.
CPSC has these safety precautions to prevent Halloween-related incidents. We hope all of the little trick-or-treaters have a safe and fun holiday. (…)
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Oct 26
End of Summer Snapshot: More than 200 Fatal Child Drownings This Summer in Pools and Spas
by CPSC Blogger children drowning pool safely pools spas summerBlog en español
Child drownings remain a major public health issue; in fact, it is the leading cause of unintentional death to children ages 1-4. And, at least 203 children younger than 15 fatally drowned in swimming pools and spas in the United States since Memorial Day, according to media reports compiled by the USA Swimming Foundation. This increased compared to the same time period last summer, when at least 174 children younger than 15 fatally drowned.
Small children are at the highest (…)
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Sep 21
Seven things to check for back to school safety
by CPSC Blogger bicycle child safety children kids playground school soccerWhether it’s your child’s first day or eighth year in school, parents worry.
To have a little less worry during your day, check out these seven back–to-school safety tips from CPSC:
Playground equipment – Ask if it has been inspected and maintained before school starts. Our research and reports of incidents find entrapment and fall hazards with different types of equipment. Your school needs to do a safety check.
Surfaces around playground equipment – kids can be hurt if they (…)
Sep 11
A Game Plan to Prevent TV/Furniture Tip-Over Deaths and Injuries
by CPSC Blogger Anchor it anchoring furniture Dressers furniture television tip-over tipover Tipovers tv tv fall TV SafetyBlog en español
It is officially Super Bowl season and for many that also translates to TV buying season. According to a forthcoming study from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, more consumers report buying televisions specifically for watching the Super Bowl than for any other sporting event – almost three times that of the World Series or NBA Finals. As consumers nationwide score deals on TV sales, new research from CPSC suggests that there are some very important steps to take (…)
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Jan 28