“Harmful consumer products were linked to about 36 million ER visits and a staggering 59,000 deaths in 2023, according to CPSC estimates. That’s roughly 162 deaths a day.”
The work done by the CPSC is essential and irreplaceable, and delays to that work literally costs lives.
The work done by the CPSC is essential and irreplaceable, and delays to that work literally costs lives.
After steep staff cuts, the elimination of entire depatments, and the erosion of its independence, former CPSC staffers I spoke with said that they fear it may not be up to the job of keeping us safe from the unsafe products flooding the market. My latest: www.consumerreports.org/product-safe...
The Tiny Government Agency That Protects Americans From Dangerous Products Is Broken - Consumer Reports
Unsafe products are flooding the U.S. market. Yet after over a year of cuts, former staffers fear the agency is weaker than ever.
www.consumerreports.org
November 9, 2026 at 6:43 PM
“Harmful consumer products were linked to about 36 million ER visits and a staggering 59,000 deaths in 2023, according to CPSC estimates. That’s roughly 162 deaths a day.”
The work done by the CPSC is essential and irreplaceable, and delays to that work literally costs lives.
The work done by the CPSC is essential and irreplaceable, and delays to that work literally costs lives.
Consumer Reports flags safety concerns at CPSC | Click on the image to read the full story
Consumer Reports flags safety concerns at CPSC
Consumer Reports says the CPSC has shrunk and slowed down, raising concerns as dangerous products keep reaching shoppers.
www.wcvb.com
November 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Consumer Reports flags safety concerns at CPSC | Click on the image to read the full story
CPSC and ASTM International Announce Stronger Safety Standard for Above-Ground Pool Ladders
The voluntary safety standard for above-ground portable pools establishes specific performance requirements and test methods for child-resistant ladders.
Learn more: www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...
The voluntary safety standard for above-ground portable pools establishes specific performance requirements and test methods for child-resistant ladders.
Learn more: www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...
CPSC and ASTM International Announce Stronger Safety Standard for Above-Ground Pool Ladders
CPSC and ASTM International Announce Stronger Safety Standard for Above-Ground Pool Ladders
www.cpsc.gov
November 5, 2026 at 6:39 PM
CPSC and ASTM International Announce Stronger Safety Standard for Above-Ground Pool Ladders
The voluntary safety standard for above-ground portable pools establishes specific performance requirements and test methods for child-resistant ladders.
Learn more: www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...
The voluntary safety standard for above-ground portable pools establishes specific performance requirements and test methods for child-resistant ladders.
Learn more: www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...
CPSC issued a Notice of Violation to the Huizhoushihangkaikejiyouxiangongsi (Huizhou Hangkai Technology Co., Ltd.) dba Uhnmki of China. Uhnmki has been unresponsive to CPSC requests to recall these products or offer a remedy to consumers.
November 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
CPSC issued a Notice of Violation to the Huizhoushihangkaikejiyouxiangongsi (Huizhou Hangkai Technology Co., Ltd.) dba Uhnmki of China. Uhnmki has been unresponsive to CPSC requests to recall these products or offer a remedy to consumers.
Deadly “Suicide Cords” Banned – Urgent Safety Warning from CPSC
www.cpsc.gov
November 9, 2026 at 11:13 PM
CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Fire Blaze Multipurpose Lighters Immediately
The lighters violate the mandatory standard for multipurpose lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanisms.
www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
The lighters violate the mandatory standard for multipurpose lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanisms.
www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Fire Blaze Multipurpose Lighters Immediately Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Multipurpose Lighters
www.cpsc.gov
November 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Fire Blaze Multipurpose Lighters Immediately
The lighters violate the mandatory standard for multipurpose lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanisms.
www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
The lighters violate the mandatory standard for multipurpose lighters because they do not have the required child-resistant mechanisms.
www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
The CPSC is a government agency that truly does good work and saves lives, and more people should know about what they do, before they experience something unthinkable and avoidable.
November 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
The CPSC is a government agency that truly does good work and saves lives, and more people should know about what they do, before they experience something unthinkable and avoidable.
November 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
CPSC urges consumers to stop using the lighters immediately and dispose of them in accordance with local disposal requirements. Do not sell or give away these hazardous lighters.
November 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
CPSC urges consumers to stop using the lighters immediately and dispose of them in accordance with local disposal requirements. Do not sell or give away these hazardous lighters.
Every rule by the CPSC was created because someone died, and probably it was someone’s child. The CPSIA is also one of the few effective mechanisms to enforce restrictions on toxic chemicals - without that and Prop 65 the US would have basically no laws that what you buy has to not poison you.
November 9, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Every rule by the CPSC was created because someone died, and probably it was someone’s child. The CPSIA is also one of the few effective mechanisms to enforce restrictions on toxic chemicals - without that and Prop 65 the US would have basically no laws that what you buy has to not poison you.
After steep staff cuts, the elimination of entire depatments, and the erosion of its independence, former CPSC staffers I spoke with said that they fear it may not be up to the job of keeping us safe from the unsafe products flooding the market. My latest: www.consumerreports.org/product-safe...
The Tiny Government Agency That Protects Americans From Dangerous Products Is Broken - Consumer Reports
Unsafe products are flooding the U.S. market. Yet after over a year of cuts, former staffers fear the agency is weaker than ever.
www.consumerreports.org
November 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
After steep staff cuts, the elimination of entire depatments, and the erosion of its independence, former CPSC staffers I spoke with said that they fear it may not be up to the job of keeping us safe from the unsafe products flooding the market. My latest: www.consumerreports.org/product-safe...
A new CR investigation shows that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is stalling on vital safety rules on household hazards.
Sign our petition calling on the agency to protect families and set strong safety standards: https://action.consumerreports.org/sm-20261105-cpsc?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS
Sign our petition calling on the agency to protect families and set strong safety standards: https://action.consumerreports.org/sm-20261105-cpsc?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS
November 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
A new CR investigation shows that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is stalling on vital safety rules on household hazards.
Sign our petition calling on the agency to protect families and set strong safety standards: https://action.consumerreports.org/sm-20261105-cpsc?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS
Sign our petition calling on the agency to protect families and set strong safety standards: https://action.consumerreports.org/sm-20261105-cpsc?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS
ladder alert. 😏
More than 3.6 million ladders recalled. See the affected products
Little Giant's rapid lock ladders may suddenly retrack if the locks are not fully engaged, posing a fall hazard, according to the CPSC recall report.
www.usatoday.com
November 6, 2026 at 3:52 PM
ladder alert. 😏
Well would ya look at that, US CPSC Bluesky saves me from busting my ass on my ladder.
November 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Well would ya look at that, US CPSC Bluesky saves me from busting my ass on my ladder.
The cpsc is woke you need this for your indoor generator
November 4, 2026 at 6:13 PM
The cpsc is woke you need this for your indoor generator
November 10, 2026 at 12:32 AM
“The oven’s doors can unexpectedly close when bumped, posing a burn hazard to consumers retrieving hot food,” the CPSC warned.
Target air fryer ovens recalled nationwide after burn injuries
“The oven’s doors can unexpectedly close when bumped, posing a burn hazard to consumers retrieving hot food,” the CPSC warned.
www.newsnationnow.com
November 6, 2026 at 9:42 PM
“The oven’s doors can unexpectedly close when bumped, posing a burn hazard to consumers retrieving hot food,” the CPSC warned.
Press release: "People for Bikes calls for Stronger Federal E-Moto [electric motorcycle] Safety Standards in [Consumer Product Safety Commission] Testimony."
drive.google.com/file/d/1vu-U...
@peopleforbikes.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @activetransportation.org @ilsecofstate.bsky.social
drive.google.com/file/d/1vu-U...
@peopleforbikes.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @activetransportation.org @ilsecofstate.bsky.social
PeopleForBikes Calls for Stronger Federal E-Moto Safety Standards in CPSC Testimony.docx.pdf
drive.google.com
November 9, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Press release: "People for Bikes calls for Stronger Federal E-Moto [electric motorcycle] Safety Standards in [Consumer Product Safety Commission] Testimony."
drive.google.com/file/d/1vu-U...
@peopleforbikes.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @activetransportation.org @ilsecofstate.bsky.social
drive.google.com/file/d/1vu-U...
@peopleforbikes.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social @activetransportation.org @ilsecofstate.bsky.social
“The ladders can suddenly retract if the Rapid Locks are not fully engaged, posing a fall hazard to consumers,” the CPSC warned.
3.6M ladders recalled nationwide following serious injuries
“The ladders can suddenly retract if the Rapid Locks are not fully engaged, posing a fall hazard to consumers,” the CPSC warned.
www.newsnationnow.com
November 6, 2026 at 7:46 PM
“The ladders can suddenly retract if the Rapid Locks are not fully engaged, posing a fall hazard to consumers,” the CPSC warned.