CPSC News
CPSC Says Amazon Responsible for Hazardous Items Sold by Third-Party Sellers
Amazon is responsible under federal safety law for hazardous products sold on its platform by third-party sellers and shipped by the company, a U.S. government agency ordered Tuesday. In a unanimous ...
Shock Hazard Prompts Recall of Nearly 1M Power Adapters Sold With Baby Sound Machines
Due to a shock hazard, a California company is recalling nearly 1 million power adapters sold with sound machines marketed to help infants and young children sleep. The plastic surrounding the AC ...
U.S. Safety Agency Urges Caution as Fireworks-Related Injuries Rise
With the 4th of July holiday just around the corner, a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) highlights firework-related hazards. In 2023, there were eight deaths ...
New Report Shows Increase in Child Deaths Due to Drowning
Safety agency calls for increased vigilance during summer activities as new report highlights higher drowning risks for children, according to a newly released report by the U.S. Consumer Product ...
Report Highlights Latest Toy Hazards; Choking, Asphyxiation Rank Highest
The latest "Toy-Related Deaths and Injuries Report" found there were 11 deaths, and an estimated 145,500 emergency department-treated (ED) injuries in 2022 associated with toys for children 12 years ...
E-Scooter, E-Bike Injuries Up 21% in 2022
Injuries associated with micromobility devices increased nearly 21 percent in 2022 from 2021, a new report released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows. Micromobility-related ...
Consumer Product Injuries Continue to Rise After Low in 2020
Following the record low number of consumer product-related injuries reported in 2020 (an 18 percent decrease), injuries increased 6.8 percent in 2021 and 7.8 percent in 2022, according to the ...