Similar Articles

Browse Main Topics:

Business
Computers & Electronics
Education & Reference
Entertainment & Leisure
Family & Home
Finance & Investment
Health
Internet
Pets & Animals
Science & Technology
Society, Politics & Culture
Sports & Recreation

Similar Articles

U.S. CPSC June 30, 2004	Federal Government Working to Keep Americans Safe on 4th of July A multi-agency group urges consumers to follow safety guidelines and use only legal fireworks.
U.S. CPSC June 26, 2002	CPSC Demonstrates Fireworks Hazards Commission urges consumers to celebrate safely on Independence Day.
U.S. CPSC June 28, 2005	CPSC Warns Consumers of Fireworks Dangers this 4th of July Season To help reduce the number of fireworks-related injuries this summer, CPSC and federal law enforcement agencies are encouraging consumers to keep fireworks out of the hands of children, to safely use legal fireworks and never buy or use illegal fireworks.
U.S. CPSC June 27, 2007	CPSC Warns of Deadly Dangers When Consumers Use Illegal Fireworks On average there are about seven firework-related deaths each year.
U.S. CPSC June 27, 2006	CPSC Warns Consumers that Using Professional Fireworks Often has Deadly Results Between 2000 and 2005, CPSC has reports of 36 fireworks-related consumer deaths. More than a third of these incidents involved professional devices, which were sold illegally to consumers. CPSC recommends following these fireworks safety tips.
U.S. CPSC June 25, 2008	Illegal and Improper Use of Fireworks Continue to Harm Consumers In 2007 nearly 10,000 Americans were treated in emergency rooms for firework-related injuries.
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2009	CPSC Announces Drop in Fireworks-Related Injuries; Consumers Still Urged To Celebrate Safe This July 4th The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's new Chairman, Inez Tenenbaum, urged families today to put safety first during the Fourth of July holiday and celebrate with caution when it comes to fireworks.
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2010	Thousands of Injuries with Sparklers, Firecrackers, and Aerials; CPSC Urges Consumers To Put Safety In Play During the Fourth of July About 200 fireworks injuries a day occur during the month surrounding the July 4th holiday.
U.S. CPSC June 22, 2011	Celebrating July 4th Safely: Fireworks Big and Small Can Pose Risks, CPSC Urges Caution with Every Use The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that last year, during the 30 days surrounding July 4, fireworks sent about 1,900 injured consumers to emergency rooms.
U.S. CPSC April 28, 2004	News From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Kansas man sentenced to 15 months in prison for conspiring to sell illegal fireworks to consumers. CPSC is tracking down that that sell professional grade explosives to consumers, and homes that serve as havens for the manufacture of dangerous fireworks devices.
U.S. CPSC June 27, 2002	Six Seattle Men Indicted For Manufacturing and Distributing Illegal Fireworks The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms announced today that six people from the Seattle area have been indicted on charges arising from investigations into the illegal manufacture and sale of fireworks in the Northwest.
U.S. CPSC June 26, 2002	Indiana Businessman Found Guilty of Illegally Selling Professional Display Fireworks To Consumers An Indiana businessman faces up to 35 years in federal prison and a $1,000,000 fine after an Indiana jury found him guilty of selling display fireworks to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 20, 2006	CPSC Investigations Net Three Sellers of Illegal Fireworks Components Undercover investigations spearheaded by CPSC resulted in federal action against three separate individuals, preventing them from selling dangerous fireworks components to consumers in the future.
U.S. CPSC July 20, 2007	New Mexico Company Fined, Ordered To Stop Selling Illegal Fireworks Components In the aftermath of the Fourth of July holiday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing success in its fireworks enforcement program aimed at reducing deaths and injuries from illegal fireworks.
U.S. CPSC May 4, 2007	CPSC Wins Major Court Victory Upholding Authority to Protect Consumers From Illegal Sales of Firework Components Permanent injunction placed on Firefox enterprises from selling certain chemicals and components used in illegal fireworks.
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2006	Ohio Fireworks Importer Sentenced, Fined for Violations Larry Lomaz, president of Midwest Fireworks Manufacturing Inc., was sentenced for criminal contempt related to violations of the terms of a May 2003 consent decree.
U.S. CPSC February 22, 2006	Iowa Chemical Company Fined, Ordered To Stop Selling Illegal Fireworks Components An Iowa-based manufacturer and distributor of chemicals used to make illegal fireworks has agreed to get out of the business, after pleading guilty to violating federal law.
U.S. CPSC November 30, 2005	Federal Agencies Working to Keep Children Safe from Dangerous Toys -- Advise Consumers to Shop Smart for Appropriate-Age Gifts for Youngsters While the government is doing its part to protect young children from hazardous toys, parents and grandparents can contribute to their families safety by being educated shoppers.
U.S. CPSC February 20, 2003	Fireworks of Alabama Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers The sparklers' bamboo-stick handles can catch fire, burn and disintegrate and emit burning fragments during use. These sparklers present a fire hazard and a risk of burn injury.
U.S. CPSC June 19, 2007	Jakes Fireworks Inc. Recalls Fireworks Sold by World Class Distributors Due to Burn and Injury Hazards The tubes on these fireworks devices could become loose, making the devices unstable during use. If the device tips over during use, it could pose burn and injury hazards to bystanders.
U.S. CPSC December 8, 2005	Kansas Firms to Pay $600,000 Civil Penalty for Selling Banned Fireworks Winco Fireworks Inc. had previously entered into a consent decree which required the testing of imported fireworks for compliance with U.S. fireworks laws and regulations, and prohibited the sale of devices that fail to comply with federal fireworks regulations.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2005	Jake's Fireworks Inc. Recall of Fireworks The aerial shells are fused, shaped, and labeled in a way that could cause consumers to unintentionally place them into the launch tube upside down, resulting in a ground-level explosion. Such an explosion can cause serious injuries to consumers in close proximity of the device.
U.S. CPSC December 8, 2010	Four Fireworks Firms Agree to $100,000 Civil Penalty for Importing Violative Fireworks The U.S. CPSC announced today that Jake's Fireworks Inc. and its affiliated companies have agreed to pay a $100,000 civil penalty for importing consumer fireworks that failed to comply with federal fireworks regulations.
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2003	Fireworks Recalled by American Promotional Events Inc. The firework device has a defective base and can break during launch. If reused, the launching device could then send fireworks in unintended directions, possible causing injury.
Reason May 2005 Brian Doherty	Pyro Power No more rockets' red glare? The art of amateur pyrotechnics may be in danger, thanks to some recent meddling by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
U.S. CPSC June 29, 2010	Super Lightning Rocket Fireworks Recalled by Big Fireworks Due to Risk of Burn The rockets are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. This could result in a greater than expected explosion, posing a risk of burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 19, 2007	Far East Imports Recalls Fireworks Due to Eye Injury Hazard These fireworks devices can travel in an unexpected and dangerous direction, which could pose eye and other injury hazards to bystanders.
Reason July 2008 Greg Beato	Free the Fireworks! Blowing up huge caches of fireworks doesn't just celebrate our freedom; it certifies it -- a patriotic act our Founding Fathers would have readily endorsed.
U.S. CPSC June 22, 2005	American Promotional Events Inc. Recall of Fireworks These fireworks devices could unexpectedly tip over during use, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 25, 2002	Court Upholds Fireworks Penalty Against Shelton Wholesale Inc. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld a $100,000 penalty against Shelton Wholesale Inc., of Eagleville, Mo., for importing fireworks that violated CPSC regulations...
U.S. CPSC June 25, 2004	American Promotional Events Recall of Fireworks These fireworks could have a defective fuse that can fail to ignite the device. Consumers who attempt to re-light the fuse could suffer serious injury.
U.S. CPSC September 9, 2004	September is Baby Safety Month As summer ends and pools close, CPSC warns drowning dangers remain all year long.
Sports Illustrated July 3, 2002 Frank Deford	Bombs away Ballpark fireworks should be limited to July 4th
U.S. CPSC July 3, 2008	Black Cat(R) Fireworks Recalls Fireworks Due to Injury Hazard The firework can produce a loud bang and unexpectedly scatter debris, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.
Entrepreneur June 2004 Sara Wilson	Shooting for the Stars Think the sky's the limit? Not when fireworks are involved. Lantis is taking his father's small business to new heights and is hoping to have franchisees in 40 states within the next five years.
U.S. CPSC July 3, 2008	Fireworks Over America Recalls Fireworks Due to Shock Hazard The parachutes can become entangled in overhead power lines causing a shock hazard to users and bystanders.
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2004	CPSC Targets Vulnerable, Hard-to-Reach Populations - Stratton Tells Congress About Toy and Child Product Safety Actions The CPSC chairman told the House Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection that agency continues to enforce standards, announce recalls, and prevent deaths and injuries from rising.
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2004	CPSC Corrects the Record on Consumer Reports Story Consumer Reports falsely asserted that it found 48 consumer products that violated CPSC safety standards. Based on an analysis of information from Consumers Union, CPSC technical experts have concluded that at least 34 of the products listed by Consumer Reports do not violate any CPSC standard.
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2006	BJ Alan Co. Recalls "Thunderstick Rocket" Fireworks for Explosion Hazard Because they are overloaded with flash powder, these fireworks could explode with a greater force than expected and cause burns and bodily harm to nearby consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 5, 2002	California Company Agrees To $140,000 Fine For Importing Illegal Children's Toys
U.S. CPSC July 13, 2005	BJ Alan Co. Recall of Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks The device can unexpectedly propel on the ground or unintentionally explode during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
AskMen.com Andrea Gourgy	Top 10: Independence Day Fireworks Shows These are 10 of the biggest, most spectacular festivals and fireworks displays the country has to offer.
U.S. CPSC February 14, 2005	CPSC Releases Special Report On Older Consumer Injuries According to a new study on emergency room injuries of adults 65 and older, that age group is increasingly at risk for product-related injuries in or around the home, especially falls.
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2002	Elkton Sparkler Recall of Bamboo-Stick Sparklers The sparklers' bamboo-stick handles can catch fire, burn and disintegrate and emit burning fragments during use. The sparklers present a fire hazard and a risk of burn injury.
U.S. CPSC July 13, 2005	BJ Alan Co. Recall of "Blaster Balls" Fireworks When the blaster balls are hit together, they can produce a spark that can catch on fire, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 5, 2008	CPSC To Announce New Strategies at the Ports In an effort to address the increase of imported consumer products, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing new import strategies and a greater presence at port entries.
U.S. CPSC September 11, 2007	U.S. and Chinese Product Safety Agencies Announce Agreement To Improve The Safety of Imported Toys and Other Consumer Products The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced an agreement with its product safety counterparts in the Chinese government aimed at stopping the use of lead paint in the manufacture of toys and addressing other product safety issues.
CIO July 1, 2003 Tom Wailgum	Lighting the Skies - 4th Of July Pyrotechnicians employ computers to coordinate their displays and the accompanying celebratory music. The advancements in electronics and computerization has sparked a revolution in pyrotechnics.
U.S. CPSC October 27, 2005	CPSC Logs Record Year For Recalls, Civil Penalties, and Reports of Dangerous Products CPSC obtained the voluntary recall of 397 consumer products in fiscal year 2005. This figure represents the highest number of recalls for the agency in 10 years and includes the highest annual total ever for products not covered by a mandatory safety standard.