U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using OKEAH Digital Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to Deadly Carbon Monoxide and Smoke; Sold on Amazon.com

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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The detectors can fail to alert consumers to the presence of hazardous carbon monoxide and smoke.

Key Points: 
  • The detectors can fail to alert consumers to the presence of hazardous carbon monoxide and smoke.
  • The combination detectors are advertised to detect dangerous levels of carbon monoxide and smoke and alert with a flashing red LED and a loud alarm pattern.
  • Note: Consumers should install combination smoke and CO detectors on each level of their homes and outside separate sleeping areas.
  • Consumers should only buy combination smoke and CO detectors that meet both the UL 2034 and UL 217 safety standards.

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using PETRICOR, VARWANEO, and WJZTEK Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to Deadly Smoke; Sold on Amazon.com

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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The detectors can fail to alert consumers to the presence of hazardous smoke.

Key Points: 
  • The detectors can fail to alert consumers to the presence of hazardous smoke.
  • CPSC urges consumers not to purchase or sell these combination smoke and CO detectors.
  • Note: Consumers should install combination smoke and CO detectors on each level of their homes and outside separate sleeping areas.
  • Consumers should only buy combination smoke and CO detectors that meet both the UL 2034 and UL 217 safety standards.

CPSC Issues Life-Saving Tips to Millions as Deadly Tornadoes Impact Multiple States

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of the vast devastation caused by the deadly tornadoes that swept through multiple states over the weekend.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of the vast devastation caused by the deadly tornadoes that swept through multiple states over the weekend.
  • With another round of severe weather, including possible tornadoes, threatening multiple states this week, CPSC is urging consumers to take steps to protect themselves and their families against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fires.
  • Exposed persons may become unconscious before experiencing CO-poisoning symptoms of nausea, dizziness or weakness, and it can lead to death.
  • An average of 85 consumers die in the U.S. each year from CO poisoning from portable generators.

FLEXSCREEN PROVIDES WINDOW SAFETY RESOURCES

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FlexScreen , one of the fastest-growing companies in the window industry, shares its expertise on window safety.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FlexScreen , one of the fastest-growing companies in the window industry, shares its expertise on window safety.
  • FlexScreen, one of the fastest-growing companies in the window industry, shares its expertise on window safety.
  • Since 1997, the National Safety Council has declared the first week of April National Window Safety Week.
  • These comments prompted FlexScreen to create an informative window safety video where Altieri addresses the common and dangerous misconception many have about window screens.

New CPSC Report Shows Upward Trend in Carbon Monoxide (CO) Fatalities

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today released a new report that shows an upward trend in non-fire carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning deaths. The report, Non-Fire Carbon Monoxide Deaths Associated with the Use of Consumer Products 2019 Annual Estimates, covers deaths from 2009 to 2019.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today released a new report that shows an upward trend in non-fire carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning deaths.
  • The report, Non-Fire Carbon Monoxide Deaths Associated with the Use of Consumer Products 2019 Annual Estimates , covers deaths from 2009 to 2019.
  • For 2019, there were an estimated 250 consumer product-related CO deaths in the United States - greater than any other year in the report.
  • Engine-Driven Tools (EDTs), including generators, were associated with the largest percentage of non-fire CO poisoning deaths for 2019.

AirHood™, the World's First Portable Range Hood, is a Solution For Modern Kitchens Looking to Eliminate Gas Stoves

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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HONG KONG, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AirHood™, the world's first portable range hood, arrives on the heels of growing concern about the hazards of gas stoves and the banning of them in many states nationwide. AirHood™ was designed for use with electric and induction stoves and is a solution for those seeking an alternative to their gas ranges for ventilation.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AirHood ™, the world's first portable range hood, arrives on the heels of growing concern about the hazards of gas stoves and the banning of them in many states nationwide.
  • AirHood™ was designed for use with electric and induction stoves and is a solution for those seeking an alternative to their gas ranges for ventilation.
  • The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) launched an investigation into gas stoves and their harm to those with asthma last December.
  • Augay understands that consumers are devoted to using gas stoves and that banning them is causing a tremendous uproar.

CPSC Report Finds 37 Percent Spike in Child Poisoning Deaths in 2021

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unintentional pediatric poisoning deaths spiked 37 percent in 2021, with 59 children under five years old losing their lives after gaining access to prescribed or illicit drugs.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unintentional pediatric poisoning deaths spiked 37 percent in 2021, with 59 children under five years old losing their lives after gaining access to prescribed or illicit drugs.
  • Child poisoning deaths have fallen by 73 percent since 1972 due to tough federal laws including the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) of 1970 and the Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015 and the cooperation of the poison prevention community.
  • This community includes the American Association of Poison Control Centers, standard development organizations, consumer advocates, medical professionals, industry and government.
  • CPSC's latest report notes that African American children suffer a higher rate of unintentional pediatric poisoning injuries, 21.4 percent, compared to being 15.8 percent of the U.S. population.

Jabil and KAV Sports Harness the Power of Engineered Materials to Produce Game-Changing Customized Bike Helmets

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230320005419/en/
    Jabil teamed with KAV Sports on a custom material, available in different colors, to produce tailor-made, 3D-printed bike helmets.
  • “For consumers to experience the benefits of customization, we had to overcome limitations in materials and manufacturing.
  • To achieve that milestone, Jabil applied comprehensive innovations in materials formulation, compound development, materials systems integration, and ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification.
  • “We take a polymer science approach to developing additive materials,” said Matt Torosian, director, product management for additive manufacturing at Jabil.

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using GLBSUNION and CUZMAK Digital Display Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to Deadly Carbon Monoxide; Sold on Amazon.com

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning associated with the use of GLBSUNION and CUZMAK digital display carbon monoxide (CO) detectors.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning associated with the use of GLBSUNION and CUZMAK digital display carbon monoxide (CO) detectors.
  • The CO detectors can fail to alert consumers to the presence of hazardous carbon monoxide.
  • Carbon monoxide sensitivity tests performed on the GLBSUNION and CUZMAK detectors by CPSC found that they failed to alert when exposed to pre-determined concentrations of carbon monoxide (400 ppm), in violation of UL 2034, a voluntary safety standard.
  • The CO detectors are advertised to detect dangerous levels of carbon monoxide and alert with a flashing red LED and a loud alarm pattern.

Late Winter Storms to Impact Millions in California and in the Northeast; CPSC Issues Safety Tips to Help Families Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Fires

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to take steps to protect themselves from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fires.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to take steps to protect themselves from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fires.
  • Exposed persons may become unconscious before experiencing CO-poisoning symptoms of nausea, dizziness or weakness, and it can lead to death.
  • An average of 85 consumers die in the U.S. each year from CO poisoning from portable generators.
  • Opening doors or windows will not provide enough ventilation to prevent the buildup of lethal levels of CO.