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7 Yard Features That Can Become Liability Problems During Storms

A backyard can look perfectly harmless on a sunny afternoon, yet the same yard can turn into a collection of flying, falling, sliding, or flooding hazards when a serious storm rolls through. Patio furniture, loose branches, decorations, grills, and even clogged drains can create problems that extend beyond the property…

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Electric Scooter Injuries Are Rising Sharply Among U.S. Adolescents, Surveillance Data Show

Federal surveillance data show e-scooter injuries climbing among adolescents, with boys under 18 accounting for more than 70% of pediatric cases.

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Parents beware: your kid’s favorite squish toy might be a danger

Viral videos show these popular toys being heated up in the microwave to expand — but parents are being warned that this trend may be dangerous for their kids

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What to Know About End-of-Summer Maintenance Jobs That Save a Weekend From Turning Into a Repair Bill

End-of-summer maintenance has a funny way of arriving just when the calendar starts filling up with school schedules, football games, cooler evenings, and the sudden realization that winter is absolutely coming. A few simple checks around the house now can help catch small problems before they turn into inconvenient repairs…

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5 Lawn-Equipment Recall Checks to Make Before a Weekend Project

That shiny mower, trimmer, or blower sitting in the garage might look ready for action, but a quick recall check can prevent a weekend project from turning into a frustrating surprise. Before pulling the starter cord or charging a battery, take a few minutes to confirm that your equipment still…

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7 Home-Security Upgrades That Cost Less Than Replacing Stolen Property

A few small home-security upgrades can make a house feel more prepared without turning the front door into a fortress from a spy movie. Simple changes, from better lighting to smarter entry habits, can help homeowners create more awareness around their property and reduce avoidable risks.

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Dive Stick Recall Grows to 404,000 Units as Regulators Cite a Federal Ban Written in 2001

CPSC expanded a Sloosh dive stick recall to 404,000 units. The sticks exceeded a federal compression limit written after documented impalement injuries.

Medical Daily

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Federal Regulators Recall 138,000 Toddler Kitchen Towers Because a Child's Torso Can Fit Through the Side Openings

CPSC recalled 138,271 toddler kitchen towers sold on Amazon after tip-over and entrapment reports. Check model numbers and request a repair kit.

Medical Daily

Nationwide recall issued for toddler steps sold on Amazon over ‘risk of death’

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Toddler steps sold on Amazon recalled over ‘risk of serious injury and death’

The recalls affect two different products, totalling more than 130,000 units sold on Amazon

The Independent UK

Another Baby Lounger Recall Expands, and the Violation Is the Same One Regulators Keep Finding

CPSC expanded a baby lounger recall over padding that can obstruct breathing. Why this product category keeps failing safety standards.

Medical Daily

1.5 Million Rechargeable Hand Warmers Recalled After 350 Burn Injuries, 15 Fires and One Death

CPSC recalled 1.5 million OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmers after 1,480 overheating reports, 350 burns and one death.

Medical Daily

The Same Teething Toy Keeps Getting Recalled Under New Brand Names, and the Model Number Gives It Away

Multiple pull-string teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled for the same choking defect. Many carry the identical model number 688-59.

Medical Daily

The Consumer Product Safety Commission Shouldn't Need Our Personal Information. Especially Not Our Health Records.

Injury statistics are important, and so is modernizing record-keeping and accessibility. Vacuuming up personal and health data is something else.

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More Than 200,000 Chicago-Area Homes Are Still Dark, and Generators Are Now the Bigger Danger

More than 200,000 ComEd customers remain without power after Monday's storms. Carbon monoxide from generators is the danger officials fear most.

Medical Daily

Federal Regulators Invoke a Recall Power Unused Since 1987 Over Lakkzoom Immersion Water Heaters

CPSC used its Section 12 imminent hazard power for the first time since 1987 over Lakkzoom immersion water heaters tied to 235 fires.

Medical Daily

Low Oxygen and Dehydration Drove Most Utah Measles Hospital Admissions, New Outbreak Report Shows

A Utah measles outbreak report shows low blood oxygen and dehydration drove most hospital admissions, and 90% of those admitted were unvaccinated.

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Federal Product Safety Agency Asks Hospitals for Emergency Room Records Covering Injuries It Does Not Regulate

CPSC is asking 100 hospitals for identifiable ER records, including injuries it does not regulate. What patients and hospitals should know.

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A Federal Product Safety Agency Is Asking Hospitals for Patient Names Its Own Manual Tells Them to Leave Out

CPSC is asking hospitals for identifiable ER records while its own manual says to omit names and birthdates. Here is what patients should know.

Medical Daily

A Dozen Infant Products Flagged By Federal Regulators For Suffocation, Choking, Battery And Fall Hazards This Summer

CPSC flagged 12 infant and children's products this summer for suffocation, choking, battery and fall hazards. Here is the full list and what to do.

Medical Daily

Recalled Baby Loungers Are Still in Homes After the Company Closed, and Parents Cannot Get a Refund

CPSC says the company behind 9,300 recalled baby loungers is out of business and cannot pay refunds. What parents should check and do now.

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Check Your Smoke Detector: Some Models May Not Sound During an Emergency

A smoke detector that stays quiet during a fire has one job, and it is failing at the worst possible moment. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned consumers to stop using certain JNHCD combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors immediately because the devices can fail to alert people…

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It Sure Looks Like Someone's Trying To Stack The Consumer Product Safety Commission. Product Safety Doesn't Care Who You Voted For

A battle over the US CPSC, the independent body that issues recalls on off-road powersports items (among other things), has been raging since 2025. Here's the latest.

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The Lithium-Ion Battery Rule That Could Change What You Keep in Your Garage

That eBike leaning beside the lawn mower, the electric scooter parked near the snowblower, and the spare battery sitting on a garage shelf could all fall under a major new safety proposal. The Consumer Product Safety Commission wants tougher requirements for lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility products, including eBikes, eScooters,…

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CPSC Seeks Public Comments on Its Agenda and Priorities Through August 12, 2026

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is asking consumers, businesses, advocacy groups, and other interested parties to help shape its future regulatory agenda. In a notice published in the Federal Register on July 21, 2026, the agency opened a public comment period on its agenda and priorities, giving the…

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