Infant Walkers: Is the One in Your Home Actually Safe?
Millions of parents have used infant walkers to help their babies get mobile — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has been warning about the dangers of these products for decades. In 1992, an estimated 25,700 children younger than 15 months of age were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with […]
CDC: Travel and Natural Disasters
Consider these tips to prepare and protect yourself in the event of a natural disaster. Although rare, natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, tsunamis, tornadoes, or earthquakes could occur while you are on a trip. Natural disasters can seriously injure large numbers of people, contribute to the spread of some diseases, disrupt sanitation, and interrupt […]
Toxic Children’s Jewelry: The Lead and Cadmium Danger Hiding in Plain Sight
That sparkly bracelet or necklace set you bought your child on Amazon could be poisoning them. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued multiple warnings and recalls in recent years against children’s jewelry products containing illegal levels of lead and cadmium — toxic heavy metals that can cause serious and irreversible health damage […]
Greenworks Tools Recalls 554,780 Kobalt Yard Power Tools With USB-C Batteries Over Fire Hazard When Charging
Greenworks North America, LLC has recalled approximately 554,780 Kobalt-branded yard power tools equipped with USB-C lithium-ion batteries after the batteries were found to short-circuit, spark, smoke, or catch fire when charged through the USB-C port while the battery remains inserted in the tool. The recall was announced July 9, 2026. Greenworks has received 34 reports […]
Residential Elevator Safety: A Child Died in a Vacation Rental Elevator, Is Yours Next?
Home elevators feel like a luxury amenity — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns they have become a deadly hazard for young children, particularly in vacation rental homes. CPSC is aware of 41 deaths associated with elevators between 2018 and 2021. Over the past several years, CPSC has recalled more than 100,000 […]
BBRKIN Recalls 9,100 Biometric Gun Safes Sold On Amazon Over Lock Defect That Allows Unauthorized Access
Jomani International Inc., distributing under the BBRKIN and MouTec brand names, has recalled approximately 9,100 biometric firearm safes after the CPSC determined the biometric lock can be opened by unauthorized users — defeating the safe’s primary purpose and creating a serious risk of injury or death. The recall was announced July 9, 2026. No injuries […]
CDC: Travel Insurance
Before you travel, consider getting travel insurance to cover yourself in case delays, accidents, or illness occur on your trip. Your current medical insurance may not cover care in another country. Also, some types of travel insurance help you cover costs if your travel is cancelled or disrupted. There are different types of insurance you […]
Children’s Sleepwear Safety: What Every Parent Needs to Know Before Bedtime
Most parents focus on what their child sleeps on — but what their child sleeps in can be just as critical to their safety. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has established mandatory federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear to protect young children from burn injuries when they come into contact with open flame […]
Flaunt Recalls 1,400 MagSafe Battery Chargers Over Lithium-Ion Battery That Can Overheat And Catch Fire
iDecoz Inc., doing business as Flaunt of Brooklyn, New York, has recalled approximately 1,400 Flaunt MagSafe Battery Charger power banks after the lithium-ion battery was found to overheat and ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. The recall was announced July 9, 2026. Flaunt has received five reports of the power banks overheating and catching […]
High-Powered Magnets: A Deadly Hazard Hiding in Millions of American Homes
They look like harmless toys — colorful little balls or cubes that snap together into satisfying shapes. But the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that high-powered magnets are one of the most dangerous products in American homes, responsible for the deaths of children and thousands of emergency room injuries every year. CPSC estimates […]