Archive for the ‘Safety Information & Tips’ Category
My drop-side crib has NOT been recalled. Is it safe?
07/11/2011 Editor’s Note: This post was written in response to questions specifically regarding drop-sides. However, the CPSC has asked that we add a note to emphasize that the new standards, which went into effect on June 28, 2011, cover several improved safety features, beyond just the ban on traditional drop-sides. The new standards also include [...]
Don’t put off safety any longer. Take five minutes right now to protect your family.
Items I Own checks your belongings against thousands of recalled products at once, then keeps checking every item, every day, so you don’t have to. In only a few short weeks since its release, Items I Own is proving to be a hit as consumers learn about its ability to save them time and bring [...]
The Number of Children Falling from Windows is Alarming
This week is National Window Safety Week. We join the National Safety Council (NSC) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in urging you to please take a few moments this weekend to learn about window safety and secure your homes and childcare facilities. Video Source: CPSC The information below was originally published in InformMe, [...]
Should we be Worried about Radiation from Japan?
In the wake of the tsunami tragedy that damaged nuclear power plants in Japan, many have asked whether or not we need to be concerned about radiation poisoning here in the United States, particularly in states bordered by the Pacific. According to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), “Given the thousands of miles between the [...]
Best, Least-Obvious Holiday Safety Tips
From cooking to travel, our inboxes have been teeming with hundreds of holiday safety tips ranging from the blatantly obvious (e.g., Never use lighted candles to decorate a tree.) to the “Wow, I didn’t know that!” Steering toward the latter, we have compiled a list of the best holiday safety tips that you may not [...]
Overpublicizing Product Recalls Hurts Consumers
It’s a bold statement that needs some qualifying, but the evidence is mounting – over-coverage of product recalls may damage recall effectiveness, putting consumers at greater risk for injury. It is a problem referred to as “recall fatigue,” and it occurs when a consumer quite literally gets tired of hearing about recalls. With the passing [...]
New Buttons Make Product Recall Monitoring Even Simpler
We are happy to announce the addition of “I Own a Similar Item” buttons to the WeMakeItSafer site. You will find these buttons in our Recall Gallery, on Product Search results, and on our Recalled Product Detail pages. The purpose of the button is to give users another, quick way to add items they own [...]
October 17-24 is National Teen Driver Safety Week
Chart Source: NHTSA Vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death for teenagers in the United States, killing more than 5,000 youth aged 16 to 20 each year. Alcohol and not using seat belts are both large contributors to the high number of fatalities. Cell phone use and being distracted by other youth in [...]
Kids and ATVs – Is it Worth the Risk?
Most children are fascinated with driving. One moment they can hardly say “car” or “truck” and the very next, they want to drive one. We oblige with toddler sized ride-on toys that are self-propelled at first, but quickly give way to battery operated versions. With the exception of defective ride-on toys that have been recalled, [...]
Selling Recalled Products is Illegal “Wow. I didn’t know.”
Consumers still seem to be in the dark about new bans on selling recalled products. Though not a scientific poll, in our everyday conversations, we have yet to talk to a single consumer who was aware of laws that prohibit the sale of recalled items by anyone, whether in yard sales, church rummage sales, online [...]
Fall Coaches Take Note – Concussions can be Hard to Spot
As fall sports get underway, it is important for coaches and volunteer parent-coaches to brush up on first aid and field/court safety. One of the most commonly missed, potentially serious injuries, is a concussion. Because symptoms may not immediately appear, coaches and parents often return an athlete to play before he or she has fully [...]
Find the Latest Product Recalls in the Sidebar
We have added images of products recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to our News & Blog page. Just scroll down and you’ll find them in the right sidebar under “Latest Product Recalls.” Click any image to learn more about the recall. Recalled products are updated daily. If you would like to receive [...]
Booster Seat Study Prompts Higher Age Requirements
Increasingly, states are requiring use of car seats or booster seats until at least age 7. Colorado was the latest state to raise the age requirement from 6 years to 7, effective August 1st. It may seem like a long time to have a special chair to lug around, but a new study goes a [...]
Getting Closer to Finalized Crib Standards – Start Getting Ready Now
After nearly two years of discussion and research, today, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published notice of proposed rule-making to officially adopt American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for cribs. Once the standards are in effect, it will be unlawful to sell, lease or otherwise provide a crib for use that does not meet the standards. In other words, the new standards will apply not only to manufactures, importers, distributors and retailers of cribs, but also to businesses that use cribs such as childcare facilities and hotels. Both new and used cribs are included, so secondhand stores, and garage salers for that matter, are also unable to sell non-compliant cribs, whether or not they have been recalled.
How Safe Are You Around Water?
Summer is almost here, and many are getting ready for boating, swimming, and simple pool fun. Before you pack swim suits and head out to the water, spend a few minutes understanding the risks and learning how to help keep you and your family safe. Consider these facts from the Center for Injury Prevention & [...]
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