The Latest Breaking News from CPSC

More than 85,000 highchairs are under recall after two dozen reports of falls

More than 85,000 highchairs sold at major retailers across North America are being recalled over a fall hazard after a handful of injuries were reported, federal regulators say

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers recalled after fire and burn reports

Including brands such as Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze

T3 · Aug 18, 2023

Over 1.5 million dehumidifiers are under recall after fire reports. Here's what you need to know

More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers are under recall following reports of nearly two dozen fires, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

How safe are rollercoasters around the world?

Questions are once again being asked about the safety of rollercoasters after eight people were left hanging upside down for more than two hours when the ride they were on broke down at a fair in Wisconsin.

The Week · Jul 7, 2023

Federal Safety Regulators Say 43 Percent of Tested Fireworks Are Illegal. God Bless America.

Fireworks consumption is at record levels even as fireworks injuries fall.

Reason · Jul 3, 2023

Millions Of Baby Shark Toys Recalled After 12 Kids Reportedly Suffered ‘Impalement Injuries’

After kids reportedly suffered "impalement injuries" millions of Baby Shark toys have been recalled.

Cinemablend · Jun 24, 2023

Seven million Baby Shark bath toys urgently recalled over 'impalement' injury risk - has your child got one?

The bath time toy is at risk of causing "impalement, lacerations and punctures"

GoodToKnow · Jun 23, 2023

Gas stoves pollute homes with benzene, which is linked to cancer

Benzene is among the pollutants gas stoves emit into homes, Stanford University researchers show. The toxin is linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers.

WEKU · Jun 16, 2023

House returns to gas stoves, passing bill to block federal ban

WASHINGTON — The House passed a bill Tuesday that would prevent the Consumer Product Safety Commission from finalizing any rule banning gas stoves, returning to the measure a week after conservative Republicans scuttled their leaders’ efforts to get the legislation to the floor.

Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2023

House returns to gas stoves, passing bill to block federal ban - Roll Call

The House returned to gas stove legislation a week after conservative Republicans brought floor action to a stop.

Roll Call · Jun 13, 2023