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Motherly on MSN5 million above-ground pools recalled after 9 child deaths—what parents need to know nowThree other incidents in 2011 and 2012 involved children using the compression strap to climb into a pool—though those cases did not result in death.
The Supreme Court greenlit President Donald Trump’s effort Wednesday to fire three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Trump administration asked the justices in early July to halt an order reinstating the officials,
At a Capitol Hill forum, Senator Amy Klobuchar raised concerns about political interference weakening the Consumer Product Safety Commission, urging bipartisan support to protect families from hazardous products.
A joint recall announced by the CPSC impacts above-ground pools sold at Walmart, Target, Lowe's and many others after the deaths of nine children.
Water beads have long been criticized for being dangerous, even fatal, for kids. Now two members of a government watchdog are tearing into a decision by the acting chair of the body to delay a final ruling on the toys.
The CPSC announces today the following recalls conducted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at
Every parent wants their baby to sleep safely, but some popular products could put infants in danger. Experts say now's the time for parents to stay alert, as federal safety agencies face unprecedented changes and major staffing and budget cuts.