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Consumer Reports: Laundry detergent ‘pods’ too dangerous to recommend
Kim Painter, Special for USA TODAY Published 6:00 a.m. ET July 16, 2015 | Updated 11:31 a.m. ET July 16, 2015 (Photo: Handout) Reports of children harmed by liquid laundry packets continue to grow, despite years of warnings and packaging changes, Consumer Reports says in a report out Thursday. As a result, the non-profit organization is dropping the…
Kerosine Heater Safety
IN THIS ARTICLE These dangers include: Picking the model Dealing with hazards Using it safely Remember that you can lessen the fire, serious burn, pollution and asphyxiation dangers from kerosene heaters by: Handling fuel Summer–fall maintenance If you use a kerosene heater in your home or place of business, you should take precautions against a…
Study: One Child Dies Every Five Days In Kiddie Pools
by Melanie at Parenting.com ISTOCKPHOTO With temperatures climbing into the 80s, my kids and I spent our weekend trying to keep cool. Ice cream? Check. Sprinkler? Check. Inflatable wading pool? Check. And while I would never leave the kids alone in the pool, a new study will have me paying even closer attention when…
Fire Research: Improving Smoke Alarms and Saving Lives
Enhanced requirements better address nuisance signaling and the modern home furnishings Kari RedfieldHome (February 26, 2018) When Carey B.’s smoke alarm went off, she was cooking food while her family slept. Even though the alarm blared, it took almost five minutes for family members to wake, and she remembers thinking: There’s got to be a better…
Toys That Meet Safety Standards Can Still Pose Choking Hazards
By Elisabeth Leamy The holiday shopping season kicks off in earnest Friday, and if there are little kids on your list, we have an important warning. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group says some toys can pose a choking hazard, even if they may meet legal safety standards. It’s a topic that hits close to…