Fake Labubu Dolls Are Killing Children: The Counterfeit Toy Choking Hazard You Need to Know About
They look almost identical to the real thing — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers that fake Labubu plush dolls pose a serious risk of choking and death to young children. CPSC has identified multiple shipments of these counterfeits, sometimes sold as “Lafufu” dolls, attempting to enter the United States […]
CDC: Pregnant Travelers
Pregnant travelers can generally travel safely with appropriate preparation. But they should avoid some destinations, including those with risk of Zika and malaria. Learn more about traveling during pregnancy and steps you can take to keep you and your baby healthy. Before Travel Before you book a cruise or air travel, check the airlines or […]
Keep Plastic Bags Away from Children: A Suffocation Danger in Every Home
Plastic bags, dry cleaning bags, packaging film, and thin plastic wrap are found in virtually every American home — and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns they are a leading cause of suffocation deaths in young children. Thin plastic film conforms instantly to a child’s face when inhaled or pulled over the head, […]
FDA: Radiological and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
The FDA and other agencies work hard every day to help prepare the nation for potential threats. Everyone can be involved in disaster readiness by learning more about different types of emergencies, and creating an emergency supply kit and family emergency plan. What’s new Fast facts about radiation emergencies From the Centers for Disease Control […]
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 […]