Fourth of July is almost upon us, which means that it's time for America's safety regulators to do what they do every year: plead in vain for Americans to use their illegal fireworks responsibly.
Last week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)—known for its "will she, won't she" comments on banning gas stoves—released its annual report on fireworks use and injuries. Historically, about 75 percent of fireworks injuries occur within a month of the Fourth of July holiday. The agency is trying to get ahead of the mayhem with warnings about just how dangerous these products can be.
