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March 4, 2021
Hospital Emergency Room Treatment for Some Product-Related Injuries Rose During the Pandemic, Even as Overall ER Visits Dropped
Hospital Emergency Room Treatment for Some Product-Related Injuries Rose During the Pandemic, Even as Overall ER Visits Dropped
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way U.S. consumers live, work and go to school.
February 18, 2021
Protect Your Family During the Catastrophic Winter Storms
Protect Your Family During the Catastrophic Winter Storms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As catastrophic winter storms continue to rage across the United States, millions of consumers are without power in dangerously low temperatures.
February 11, 2021
Cybex Agrees to Pay $7.95 Million Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Serious Injuries Involving its Exercise Equipment
Cybex Agrees to Pay $7.95 Million Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Serious Injuries Involving its Exercise Equipment
CPSC announced that Cybex International, Inc., a New York corporation, has agreed to pay a $7.95 million civil penalty.
January 28, 2021
COVID-19 ‘Stay-at-Home,’ Coupled with Super Bowl LV Viewing, Can Mean Danger for Kids from Falling Furniture and TVs; CPSC Releases New Report Data
COVID-19 ‘Stay-at-Home,’ Coupled with Super Bowl LV Viewing, Can Mean Danger for Kids from Falling Furniture and TVs; CPSC Releases New Report Data
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- With families spending more time indoors due to COVID-19 restrictions, children are at an increased risk of injury or death from furniture and TV tip-overs.
January 14, 2021
CPSC and Luyuan Warn Consumers to Stop Using Luyuan Youth ATVs Due to Crash Hazard and Violation of Mandatory Safety Standard
CPSC and Luyuan Warn Consumers to Stop Using Luyuan Youth ATVs Due to Crash Hazard and Violation of Mandatory Safety Standard
CPSC) and Luyuan Inc. are warning consumers to immediately stop using all Luyuan youth ATV models to avoid serious injury or death.
January 8, 2021
CPSC Issues Consumer Safety Warning: Serious Injury or Death Can Occur if Lithium-Ion Battery Cells Are Separated from Battery Packs and Used to Power Devices
CPSC Issues Consumer Safety Warning: Serious Injury or Death Can Occur if Lithium-Ion Battery Cells Are Separated from Battery Packs and Used to Power Devices
CPSC is warning consumers not to buy or use loose 18650 lithium-ion battery cells.
December 7, 2020
Protect Your Family During Winter and COVID-19
Protect Your Family During Winter and COVID-19
With the COVID-19 pandemic getting worse, and winter’s colder months limiting outdoor activity, CPSC urges housebound consumers to be alert to hidden hazards in the home.
November 19, 2020
´Tis the Season to Be Safe: Top Tips for Your Family During COVID-19
´Tis the Season to Be Safe: Top Tips for Your Family During COVID-19
CPSC releases latest data for injuries and deaths related to toys, holiday decorating and cooking; announces 2020 toy recalls