Topic: Consumer Product Safety Commission

ATF promotes Fireworks Safety

July 3, 2017 |

Nashville, TN – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) wants the public to be safe during the Fourth of July. Understanding the dangers associated with illegal or improperly used/manufactured fireworks can prevent severe injuries, disfigurement, or even death.

Illegal devices are not fireworks, but are often manufactured and used during the fireworks season. These devices are made up of explosive compositions that are typically extremely sensitive to heat, shock, electrostatic discharge and friction that may initiate unexpectedly causing serious injury or death.

Be safe, understand the dangers

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Clarksville Parks & Recreation and Howard’s Hope brings Free Swim Lessons to Clarksville

January 31, 2017 |

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation has teamed up with Howard’s Hopeto offer free swim lessons to Montgomery county children between the ages of 3 – 12 years old.

The Howard’s Hope “Flying Fish” program focuses on preventing juvenile drownings in Tennessee by funding swim lessons for children residing in economically disadvantaged households.

The funds for the Flying Fish program are provided by a grant from BlueCross BlueShield Tennessee Health Foundation and donations from private and corporate citizens throughout the United States.

Howard’s Hope brings Free Swim Lessons to Clarksville

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Howard’s Hope teams with Clarksville Parks and Recreation to provide Free Swim Lessons

January 22, 2017 |

Clarksville, TN – Howard’s Hope has partnered with Clarksville Parks and Recreation to offer free swim lessons to Montgomery county children between the ages of 3 – 12 years old.

The Howard’s Hope “Flying Fish” program focuses on preventing juvenile drownings in Tennessee by funding swim lessons for children residing in economically disadvantaged households.

The funds for the Flying Fish program are provided by a grant from BlueCross BlueShield Tennessee Health Foundation and donations from private and corporate citizens throughout the United States.

Howard’s Hope Offering Free Swim Lessons Coming to Clarksville

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CPSC reports Carrier recalls Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps for Repair

December 28, 2015 |

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that Carrier Corporation is recalling Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps for repair due to fire hazard.

This recall involves Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) sold under the Bryant, Carrier and Fast brand names. Recalled units include those with original power cords and those that received a supplemental power cord as part of the 2007 recall.

Carrier PTAC – PTHP unit

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Tennessee State Fire Marshal reminds everyone about Carbon Monoxide Hazards

November 8, 2014 |

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal Gary West is reminding Tennesseans to steer clear of carbon monoxide hazards.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, each year in America more than 150 people die from accidental, non-fire related carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning associated with consumer products.

These products include faulty, improperly used or incorrectly vented fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, stoves, water heaters and fireplaces. «Read the rest of this article»

Calphalon Blender Blade Breaks In Consumer Reports’ Tests; Metal Piece Could Be Accidentally Ingested

August 4, 2013 |

Yonkers, NY – When Consumer Reports ran its durability tests on the Calphalon XL 9-speed 1832449 blender, it found that knife-sharp fragments broke off from the same place on the blade assembly on three separate units.

Consumer Reports gives Calphalon XL 9-speed 1832449 a Don’t Buy: Safety Risk rating.

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Tennessee State Fire Marshal issues warning about carbon monoxide risks in the fall

November 16, 2012 |

Steer clear of carbon monoxide hazards this fall

Nashville, TN – According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, each year in America more than 150 people die from accidental, non-fire related carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning associated with consumer products.

These products include faulty, improperly used or incorrectly vented fuel-burning appliances such as furnaces, stoves, water heaters and fireplaces.

CO, often called “the silent killer,” is a gas you cannot see, taste, or smell. It can be created when fossil fuels, such as kerosene, gasoline, coal, natural gas, propane, methane or wood do not burn properly. «Read the rest of this article»

Evenflo Recalls Convertible High Chairs sold at Toys “R” Us and Walmart Due to Fall Hazard

June 7, 2012 |

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.

Convertible High Chairs sold at Toys “R” Us and Walmart stores recalled by Evenflo Inc. due to fall hazard. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Convertible High Chairs recalled by Evenflo due to Fall Hazard

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Product Safety Recall Roundup

November 19, 2011 |

Washington, D.C. – Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Patty Davis brings you Recall Roundup. Check to see if you have these recalled products in your home.

Staying on top of recalls is so important. It can literally save you and your family from serious injury and death.

Baja Motorsports recalls mini bikes and go-carts due to fire and burn hazards

July 16, 2010 |

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Baja Motorsports, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

The recalled products

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