U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Don't miss CPSC staff participating in the California Department of Public Health Lead Week Webinar Series for a presentation regarding #lead in consumer products, our efforts in enforcing lead requirements as well as information and #resources available to consumers.    This #webinar will be held on October 24, 2024 at 1p.m. ET Register here:https://lnkd.in/eD5BHD5t

Our Consumer Ombudsman, Jonathan Midgett and Communications Specialist Nychelle Fleming attended the Safe Kids Safe Sleep Summit in Baltimore, MD. The Summit aimed to create a roadmap to combat inequities that contribute to unsafe infant sleep. Learn more about Safe Sleep: https://cpsc.gov/SafeSleep #safety #safesleep #conference #safekids

By a 5 to 0 vote, the Commission approved today a new federal mandatory standard to improve the safety of infant support cushions and protect babies. Infant support cushions include infant loungers, infant head positioner pillows, infant sleep positioners and anti-rollover pillows, crib pillows, wedge pillows for infants, stuffed toys or pads and mats marketed for use as infant support cushions, multi-purpose pillows marketed for both nursing and lounging, and tummy time pillows. #standard #mandatory #new #babysafety

October is Window Covering Safety Month! Did you know that in 2022, CPSC determined that window coverings with certain cords are a substantial product hazard that pose a risk of strangulation to young children?   If you are manufacturing or importing window coverings, learn more about the requirements here: https://lnkd.in/ewKeKvG5   #windowcoverings #windowcoveringsafetymonth #safety #testing

This week is the first annual #FurnitureSafetyWeek! As a friendly reminder to businesses, clothing storage units (CSUs) manufactured after September 1, 2023, must meet the performance and labeling requirements of 16 CFR part 1261. This requirement is intended to protect consumers and young children from tip-over related deaths and injuries associated with dressers, armoires, wardrobes, and other CSUs.   Learn more about the requirements and find other helpful resources, such as a webinar from CPSC’s Small Business Ombudsman team, here: https://lnkd.in/ghjFNtrb   #anchorit #safety #testing #STURDY

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price are announcing the #recall of Fisher-Price Snuga Swings. Between 2012 and 2022, there have been reports of five deaths involving infants 1 to 3 months of age when the product was used for sleep. In most of those incidents, the infants were unrestrained and bedding materials were added to the product. Full recall details: https://lnkd.in/eFhTG2F2

#NEWS: We are urging those in the path of Hurricane #Milton to take steps to protect themselves and their families against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, fires and other post-storm hazards. https://lnkd.in/eVbMKtsT

We recently conducted a #survey on the Usage and Functionality of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms in Households (SCOA survey). The survey is an in-home quantitative assessment of the functionality of residential smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, as well as resident use and knowledge of smoke and CO alarm systems. Find the Technical Report here: https://lnkd.in/etnMErqX #research #safety #smokealarms #coalarms #FPW NFPA

Our new #report shows that on average, more than 170 infant deaths were associated with nursery products annually between 2019-2021. Unsafe sleeping environments – such as those that include soft bedding added to the cribs, playpens/play yards or bassinets/cradles – accounted for 126 deaths during that three-year period. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/g73WhDKc

We are hiring! Health #Statistician, Performance #Auditor, General #Attorney and IT Specialist. Find out more how to apply at: https://lnkd.in/exv2Z5XK