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U.S. CPSC
November 28, 2007 |
CPSC Warns: Avoid Hazards Related to Holiday Decorating The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging families to keep safety in mind when stringing holiday lights, purchasing Christmas trees, and lighting candles this holiday season.   |
U.S. CPSC
December 8, 2005 |
Holiday Season Decorating Safety Tips Each year, hospital emergency rooms treat about 12,800 people for falls, cuts, shocks, and burns due to incidents involving faulty holiday lights, dried-out Chris tmas trees and other holiday decorations. Here are tips on avoiding these types of accidents. |
U.S. CPSC
December 16, 2008 |
CPSC Releases "Do's and Don'ts" of Holiday Decorating The holiday season is here and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to keep safety in mind as they decorate for the holidays. |
U.S. CPSC
December 13, 2004 |
CPSC Announces Holiday Season Decorating Safety Tips Holiday decorations, like candles, lights and Christmas trees, add a joyous and festive mood to the holiday season. But when these decorations are not used properly, they can cause fires, injuries and death. |
U.S. CPSC
November 30, 2001 |
Holiday Decoration Safety Tips for Avoiding Fires and Injuries Tips on choosing and using a Christmas tree, lighting, etc. |
U.S. CPSC
December 14, 2009 |
Ten Tips to Keep Your Holiday Home Fire and Injury Free: Fires Lead the List of Hazards Related to Holiday Decorating As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to make safety a factor in holiday decorating. |
U.S. CPSC
December 5, 2002 |
CPSC Urges Consumers to Decorate Safely for the Holidays The holiday season should be merry and bright, not dangerous. Avoiding hazards such as dried out Christmas trees, unsafe lights and unattended burning candles could prevent thousands of injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
December 2, 2010 |
CPSC Gives Consumers a Holiday Home Decorating Safety Guide The CPSC recommends the following 10 safety tips as a guide for safe decorating this year. |
| The Family Room |
The Care & Feeding of Christmas Trees Every tree trimmer's nightmare is the tree that immediately loses all its needles and becomes drier than the Nevada dessert in a mere matter of days. Don't let this happen to your tree... |
This Old House
John D. Wagner |
Bright Lights, Safe Home Electric holiday lights and displays sparkle and wow, but because too many homeowners don't know how to perform safety checks on light strings and ornaments, they're also potentially dangerous. |
U.S. CPSC
December 13, 2001 |
NBG International Recall Christmas Lights "Rice Light" decorative Christmas lights have undersize wire and could present electric shock or fire hazards... |
U.S. CPSC
October 24, 2006 |
CPSC Reminds Parents to Keep Trick-or-Treaters Safe this Halloween List of safety tips for costumes, treats, and decorations. |
U.S. CPSC
October 25, 2007 |
Simple CPSC Safety Tips Help Prevent Halloween Hidden Dangers: CPSC Encourages Parents to Incorporate Safety into Celebration Hidden dangers associated with Halloween costumes, treats, and decorations can be easily prevented, so that the holiday celebration is a real treat. |
U.S. CPSC
October 29, 2008 |
CPSC Provides Safety Tips for a Safe "Trick or Treat" As parents and caregivers prepare for Halloween, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reminds them to keep safety in mind, so that no child is haunted by Halloween-related injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
October 28, 2009 |
CPSC Warns: Don't Be Haunted by Burn and Laceration Hazards this Halloween The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants to ensure that candle flames from jack-o-lanterns, decorative obstacles on the porch or lawn, and sharp edges on costumes and accessories don't keep kids from enjoying this annual tradition of trick-or-treating. |
U.S. CPSC
October 28, 2010 |
CPSC Reminds Parents How to Prevent Halloween Costume and Decoration-Related Injuries The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission wants parents of trick-or-treaters to know that by taking a few simple safety precautions when selecting costumes and Halloween decorations, consumers can prevent burn, fall and laceration injuries. |
| The Family Room |
Enjoy the Holidays with a Live Christmas Tree That Lasts! Here are some steps for selecting and caring for your live Christmas tree that will lengthen your enjoyment this Christmas... |
U.S. CPSC
October 29, 2002 |
CPSC Urges Safety for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters As Halloween approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is providing tips to prevent injuries to trick- or-treaters. |
U.S. CPSC
October 27, 2004 |
CPSC Urges Safety for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters Here are safety tips to prevent injuries to trick-or-treaters and other holiday related issues. |
U.S. CPSC
October 28, 2003 |
CPSC Urges Safety for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters As Halloween approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is providing tips to prevent injuries to trick-or-treaters. |
This Old House
Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk |
Some Help for the Holidays These products will preserve your Yuletide cheer by making quick -- and safe -- work of holiday decorating. |
U.S. CPSC
December 13, 2001 |
Winstar International Recall Christmas Light Sets These lights have undersized wiring and lack over-current protection. They pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and also are fire hazards... |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
Christmas Tree 101 Tips on how to buy the perfect tree, and what to do with it when you get home. |
U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2001 |
Flora-Lite Recalls Christmas Light Sets The lights' wires can be easily pulled out of the plugs and light sockets. The lights could pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and could pose a fire hazard... |
U.S. CPSC
April 24, 2007 |
iObjectSolutions Inc. Recalls Pre-Lit Palm Trees Due to Shock, Fire Hazards If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards. |
U.S. CPSC
November 23, 2008 |
Major Retailer Agrees to Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Hazardous Outdoor Candles CPSC alleged that IKEA failed to report to the government in a timely manner that outdoor candles it sold could unexpectedly flare up and pose fire and burn injury hazards to consumers when they attempted to extinguish the candles by blowing them out. |
U.S. CPSC
November 14, 2006 |
List of Top Holiday Safety Tips Released CPSC, AARP ask consumers to pay attention to age labels. |
U.S. CPSC
April 29, 2003 |
CPSC Says Deadly Products Are Still In Use Despite Warnings and Recalls Agency releases "most hazardous" list and urges home inspections |
U.S. CPSC
February 12, 2008 |
Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
Holiday-Lighting Know-How For a spectacular display that's merry and bright -- and doesn't blow a fuse -- follow these five tips from lighting pros |
This Old House
December 2007
Jeanne Huber |
Choose a Live Christmas Tree Choose a live tree to extend the holiday spirit long past Christmas. Buy one now, plant it later, then watch it grow year after year. |
U.S. CPSC
June 6, 2006 |
LTD Commodities LLC Recalls Ficus Trees Sold with Lights for Fire and Shock Hazards The lights attached to the ficus tree have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards. |
U.S. CPSC
May 9, 2007 |
May Is National Electrical Safety Month: CPSC Warns of Dangerous Counterfeit Electrical Products Unlike a fake purse or watch, counterfeit electrical products could pose the risk of injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2005 |
Family Dollar Stores Recall of Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which could pose a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
June 20, 2007 |
New Federal Mattress Standard Expected to Save Hundreds of Lives, Prevent Thousands of Injuries Once fully effective, the new federal flammability standard is expected to prevent as many as 270 deaths and 1,330 injuries every year. |
U.S. CPSC
September 12, 2008 |
CPSC Issues Warning: Dangers at Home in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ike - Carbon Monoxide from Generators Can Kill in Minutes The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns consumers on the Gulf Coast to protect themselves and their families against dangers in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. |
U.S. CPSC
January 20, 2011 |
Winter Weather Warning: CPSC and USFA Issue Home Heating Safety Alert The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the United States Fire Administration are urging consumers to play it safe as winter weather blankets the United States. |
U.S. CPSC
December 24, 2003 |
Consumers Are Logging On This Holiday Season to New Federal Web Site Recalls.gov is a "one-stop shop" for consumers to have easier access to all recall announcements from various federal agencies. |
U.S. CPSC
July 26, 2007 |
Tree Stand Manufacturer Sued For Late Reporting of Injuries To the Government The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today the filing of a lawsuit Ardisam Inc. for delaying the report of serious injuries with the Big Foot and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands. |
U.S. CPSC
January 10, 2008 |
Hunting Tree Stand Manufacturer Agrees To Pay $420,000 Civil Penalty The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that a Wisconsin-based tree stand manufacturer has agreed to pay the government a $420,000 civil penalty for failing to immediately report serious injuries to hunters with its Big Foot and Lite Foot series hunting tree stands. |
U.S. CPSC
November 12, 2008 |
Shop CPSC Toy Safety Tips Before Shopping for Holiday Gifts The CPSC issued its annual holiday safety messages to remind parents to be diligent when making holiday shopping choices. |
U.S. CPSC
August 31, 2005 |
CPSC Warns of Deadly Post-Storm Dangers Surviving the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: Beware of post-storm dangers with portable generators, candles and wet appliances. |
U.S. CPSC
February 16, 2011 |
Balsam Hill Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Shock Hazard Christmas trees advertised before Dec. 21, 2010 as indoor/outdoor were supplied with extension cords rated for indoor use only, posing an electrical shock hazard if used outside. |
U.S. CPSC
August 21, 2007 |
Increase in College Dorm Fires Prompts Officials to Issue Warning As students go off to college and leave the comforts of home, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning about the dangers of fires in college housing such as dormitories, fraternities, sororities and barracks. |
The Family Room
Monica Resinger |
Potted Christmas Trees - Is It Worth It? Each holiday season, I think about getting a live, potted Christmas tree. I keep thinking that it would sure save a lot of money because we should be able to use it as a Christmas tree for a few years -- as long as I can keep it alive... |
U.S. CPSC
May 20, 2003 |
Don't Swim With Shocks CPSC, American Red Cross Warn of Electrocutions in Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas |
U.S. CPSC
August 26, 2011 |
CPSC and USFA Warn About Deadly Dangers That Can Linger After Hurricane Irene Passes Consumers need to be especially careful during a loss of electrical power, as the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and fire increases at that time. |
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
November 18, 2010 |
CPSC Releases Top Three Tips for a Safer Holiday Toy Shopping and Playing Experience The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission wants parents and consumers to know that safeguards put in place in recent years are making a positive impact and helping to restore confidence in the safety of toys in the marketplace. |
| The Family Room |
Are Your Kids Anxious for Christmas to Come? It is easy for adults to forget how excited children become when the arrival of Christmas draws near. Of course the children only seem to think about the presents, but it is actually more than that... |
