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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 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 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 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 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. |
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. |
| The Family Room |
Halloween Safety: Safety Alert A few safety tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission can protect children who plan to go trick-or-treating this Halloween... |
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
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 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
December 7, 2006 |
CPSC Warns of Fire, Other Hazards Related to Holiday Decorating A list of safety tips to use when decorating this year. |
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 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. |
U.S. CPSC
December 10, 2002 |
CPSC Alerts Shoppers to Dangers of Using Loose-Fitting Cotton Garments as Sleepwear for Kids Parents can help prevent burns by putting kids in snug-fitting or flame-resistant sleepwear |
The Family Room
Rachel Webb |
A Frugal and Freaky Halloween With early preparation and frugal shopping, Halloween can be a relaxing holiday and a wonderful opportunity for families to spend quality time together. How can you enjoy a freaky Halloween and still be frugal? |
Salon.com
October 30, 2002
Laura Miller |
Mask oriented Phyllis Galembo's photos of vintage costumes, from Depression-era ghost hoods to 1960s neon plastic skulls, distill the murky glamour of Halloween. |
U.S. CPSC
October 10, 2003 |
CPSC Announces Test Results for Halloween Products The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission found one toy labeling violation but no flammability concerns with a Halloween costume cited in the October issue of a widely circulated magazine. |
U.S. CPSC
March 1, 2006 |
Big Lots Stores Inc. Recall Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 15, 2003 |
Safety Tips if Hurricane Knocks Out Electricity CPSC Warns of Dangers from Generators and Candles |
AskMen.com
Ryan Murphy |
Costumes Guys Should Never Wear Just because the night of fright is full of unspeakable terrors, it doesn't mean that your Halloween costume has to be one of them. Men, here's a list of costumes guys should never wear. |
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
March 28, 2005 |
Nature's Finest Recall of Gel Candles The gel used in these candles can catch fire, creating a high flame. This can result in nearby combustibles catching fire and burns to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
January 17, 2008 |
The Wick & Petal Co. Recalls Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
July 8, 2005 |
CPSC Warns of Post-Storm Hazards from Portable Generators, Candles, and Wet Appliances CPSC strongly warns consumers to never use a generator indoors -- including garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds -- even with ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain extremely high levels of carbon monoxide (CO) which can rapidly become deadly if inhaled. |
U.S. CPSC
October 19, 2005 |
Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. Safety Warning for Jack `O Lantern Bucket Candle Holders The Halloween decoration is intended for use with a single tea light candle. If all eight candles included with the unit are lit at the same time, it can generate too much heat and pose a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
January 7, 2004 |
Thematic Candles Recalled by Lang Candles Resin in the candleholder can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers. |
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
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
June 6, 2002 |
Candles Recalled by Island Soap & Candle Works Pieces of the candles' wick can fall off while burning and the wick can re-ignite after extinguishing, posing a burn and fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2001 |
Dillard's Recalls Pine Tree Candles The candles can collapse, causing the flame to spread and ignite decorative glitter and paint, which poses a fire hazard to consumers... |
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
August 15, 2003 |
CPSC Warns of Dangers of Generators and Candles During Power Outage The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers to exercise caution when using generators and candles during power outages. |
U.S. CPSC
October 6, 2005 |
Wal-Mart Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
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. |
AskMen.com
Maggie Kalogeropoulos |
Halloween Costume Don'ts This year, avoid looking like a cheap just-in-time creation by scratching these bad Halloween costume ideas off your list. |
U.S. CPSC
August 12, 2004 |
CPSC Warns of Post-Storm Hazards from Generators, Candles, and Wet Appliances Safety tips involving the post-natural disaster use of equipment used when electricity has been knocked out. |
U.S. CPSC
April 20, 2005 |
Global Gift Industries Recall of Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Flowerpot Candle Sets Sold Exclusively at Kmart These candles can have a high flame, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 6, 2007 |
Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
August 14, 2006 |
Ballard Designs Inc. Recalls Potted Candles for Fire Hazard The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 7, 2003 |
CPSC Bans Candles With Lead-Cored Wicks The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously to ban the manufacture and sale of lead-cored wicks and candles with lead-cored wicks. Some container, pillar, votive, and tealight candles use metal wicks and CPSC found that some contained lead. |
U.S. CPSC
March 26, 2008 |
Surviving the Aftermath of the Storm; Midwest Residents Are Warned of Deadly Hazards that Arise After the Flood Waters Recede As flood waters begin to recede and residents return home, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues a warning to those affected by the floods in the Midwest. |
U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2001 |
Walgreen Recalls Candele Glitter Candles The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard... |
U.S. CPSC
March 14, 2005 |
Skylighter Inc. Recall of Musical Flower Birthday Candleholders The center of the candle has an unexpected high flame and the plastic petals could ignite resulting in melting and dripping plastic. The ignited plastic could also spread to nearby combustibles and pose a fire hazard to consumers. The battery contained in the middle of candle could eventually explode. |
AskMen.com
Brandon Dyce |
2007 Halloween Costumes Don't get scared about what to wear the Halloween party. The following five costumes will guarantee you a spot in the hallowed halls of this year's Halloween hall of fame. |
U.S. CPSC
January 7, 2008 |
CPSC Warns Winter Storm Victims: Use Portable Generators Outdoors Only A portable generator's exhaust contains poisonous CO which can kill you in a matter of minutes. |
U.S. CPSC
November 9, 2005 |
Target Recall of Tea Light Candles The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers. |
