CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

With pressure growing to ban natural gas in the home, experts explain what it takes to change a gas fireplace to wood-burning or electric.

LG Electronics issued a recall for four 86-inch free-standing smart TVs that can potentially cause harm due to tip-over issues.

A big nothing can morph into a huge controversy for no good reason at all.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reportedly been weighing a rule that would ban gas stoves nationwide.

Social media users blasted Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chair Alexander Hoehn-Saric after he pushed back against suggestions of a gas stove ban Wednesday.

A rumor became a movement became nothing at all.

The sleeper was taken off shelves in 2019 after 30 infant deaths, but 70 more deaths have been reported since then.

It’s among the largest civil penalties in the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s history.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 200,000 toy-related injuries were treated in Emergency Departments in 2021.

Christmas is just 15 days away and the hunt for that special toy for that special boy or girl is on. But the rush to land the perfect holiday gift can sometimes present a danger to children.

Bentex manufactured several top and legging or short sets that feature nine different characters, including Minnie Mouse and Baby Yoda.

Unless you keep track of every recall ever issued, there's a chance a recalled toy could end up in your house.

News4JAX breaks down the dangers of lead in toys and what you can do to keep your children safe.

The Tesla Cyberquad for Kids built by Radio Flyer is being recalled for failing to meet federal safety standards for ATVs, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

About 18,000 Goalsetter wall-mounted basketball goals are being recalled because they can unexpectedly detach from the wall and fall to the ground, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Goalsetter Systems Inc. announced Thursday.

Eight types of Pine-Sol cleaner may contain bacteria posing a risk of infection for people with weakened immune systems.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is reminding people to be careful when getting ready for Halloween.

Safety regulators sued to force ThyssenKrupp Access to address problem that trapped children

UPPAbaby is issuing a recall for over 14,000 RIDGE Jogging Strollers because of an issue with the rear disc brakes, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a bill that has been called a potential lifesaver for children.

There's an update on a bill that’s being called a potential lifesaver for children.

All helmets sold in the U.S. are subject to the same standards, so why should you pay more?

Adult bed rails have been linked to hundreds of deaths and injuries over the years. The CPSC is starting work on a federal safety standard, nearly a decade after consumer groups asked for one.

The bed rails were sold at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, MTSMedicalSupply.com, VitalityMedical.com, Alimed.com, and other online retailers for between about $30 and $170. The products have also been found for sale on secondhand sites, such as eBay.com.

There have been more than 100 incidents involving the retailer’s Insignia brand, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says there have been 70 reports of the cap or seal popping off due to pressure buildup.

Blackwells Capital — which holds less than a 5% stake in the fitness company — claims John Foley misled investors.

As long as the glass cooktop isn't cracked, it's still safe to use. Removing the metal, though, is tricky.

No injuries have yet been reported from the pacifiers.

More than 333,000 silicone pacifiers are being recalled because they pose a potential choking hazard.

Few government organizations have mastered the Internet like the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

More than a dozen toys have been pulled from shelves this year, but you can still find some for sale.

Now that Thanksgiving is over, many people are starting to decorate for the holidays and that includes hanging up Christmas lights, which can quickly lead to an accident if you’re not careful.

We have new information in our investigation involving glass oven doors literally shattering.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and The Boppy Company on Thursday announced the recall of more than 3 million Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers after eight reports of infant deaths.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled dehumidifiers made by New Widetech because they can overheat and catch fire. The recall includes about 380,000 in Canada and about 25,000 in Mexico.

None of the companies indicated they would fully follow the agency’s recommendations for dealing with what the CPSC described as an “extreme hazard.”

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the giant online retailer had to accept responsibility for the potentially unsafe products listed on its platform and recall them.

Footage allegedly shows workers setting off fireworks before accidentally locking themselves outside restaurant and calling 911

Most of us assume that government regulators are able to move quickly to take dangerous products off the market to protect us but that’s not always true.

Setting off fireworks is a popular way of celebrating the Fourth of July. But whether you’re lighting them or watching someone else do it, it’s important to keep safety in mind over the holiday weekend.

Don’t be fooled. Sparklers are dangerous, too.

Lawmakers homed in on safety lapses tied to the Rock 'n Play — the first product of its kind to allow babies to sleep at an incline — before it was pulled off the market in 2019.

At least 50 infants died in the Rock 'n Play inclined sleeper over a decade before Fisher-Price recalled it in 2019. Company officials said they believed the product was safe when used correctly.

"This is outrageous, in my opinion it's criminal," House Oversight and Reform Chair Carolyn Maloney told CBS News consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner.

Fisher-Price says it is recalling a model of its baby soothers after the deaths of four infants who were placed on their backs unrestrained in the devices and later found on their stomachs.

Four infant deaths have occurred in the 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soothers. No deaths have occurred in the 2-in-1 Soothe ‘n Play Gliders. The infants were reportedly placed on their backs unrestrained in the product and later found on their stomachs.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission voted 4-0 to pass the new rule. It requires any product designed for sleeping babies to meet within one year the mandatory federal standards already in place for cribs, bassinets, bedside sleepers and play yards. Dozens of products currently for sale don’t fit into one of those categories, so they don’t need to measure up. Yet they are popular with parents.

Even before fuel began flowing again after a ransomware attack, experts said any shortages were because of transportation, not supply, and they urged people not to top up their tanks.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors sold online and in retailers across the country are being recalled because they might not work as intended.

Home fitness equipment firm recalls Tread and Tread+ machines after six-year-old child pulled under treadmill.

Consumer Reports has temporarily removed the Peloton Tread+ from its treadmill ratings, and it is no longer recommending the product.

Federal regulators are urging Peloton customers with children and pets to stop using the Peloton Tread+ exercise machine. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents with that model, including one child's death. In a statement, Peloton calls the warning "inaccurate and misleading." The company says the Tread+ is safe if the "warnings and safety instructions are followed."

The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Peloton, GameStop, Herman Miller, Knoll, and more.

A child was killed in an accident involving a Peloton treadmill, the fitness company's CEO said in a letter posted on its website. In the letter, CEO John Foley said he "recently learned about a tragic accident involving a child and the Tread+, resulting in, unthinkably, a death." Foley declined to provide further details about the treadmill accidents in the letter, citing families' privacy. According to NBC News, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a federal watchdog agency, is aware of the incident and investigating. Seventeen fatalities associated with use of a treadmill were reported to the CPSC between 2018 and 2020, including a 5-year-old child.

The consent decree resolves allegations in a complaint filed by the United States against Kidde on December 30. The complaint concerned Kidde fire extinguishers with plastic handles that were the subject of a recall announced by the CPSC and Kidde in 2017. According to the complaint, Kidde also failed to immediately report to the CPSC information concerning nozzles detaching from fire extinguishers. Kidde is subject to liquidated damages if the company is not in compliance with the consent decree. In agreeing to the consent decree, Kidde did not admit that it violated the law.

Jacksonville Fire-Rescue Department shared a video of flames and heavy smoke pouring out of a New Town Home. JFRD believes the blaze was sparked by a space heater. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, between 2008 and 2010 there were nearly 1,200 fires caused by portable electric heaters each year. The CPSC says the following safety guidelines should always be followed when using space heaters:Never leave the heater on while unattended or while you’re sleeping. Make sure the heater is placed on a stable, level surface where it cannot be knocked over.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were an estimated 900 emergency department-treated injuries in the U.S. associated with sparklers in 2019. Jimmy Patronis, the state fire marshal, released these fireworks safety guidelines. Beware of allowing young children to play with sparklers – Fireworks or sparklers can reach temperatures of more than 1200 degrees, which can cause third degree burns. Consider attending a professional fireworks show – The best opportunity to protect yourself and your family from fireworks injuries is to let a trained professional handle the fireworks. Professional fireworks shows may be impacted by COVID-19 guidelines.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), whose job is to assure products Americans buy are safe, is inappropriately deferential to companies it investigates, according to a report done for Democrats on the Senate Commerce Committee released on Thursday. Settlements reached by the Trump CPSC are at odds with traditional recall agreements negotiated by the CPSC, the report said. Others got a coupon for a Fisher-Price product. Industry and the Consumer Product Safety Commission need to take action to ensure that consumers arent buying dangerous or defective products and that those who do receive a real remedy, said Senator Maria Cantwell, the top Democrat on the committee. The report said CPSC had failed to identify the companies that make the problem elevators or to require action to remedy the problem.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Halloween can be more than scary for the thousands of children who get hurt so badly they end up hurt in emergency rooms. 25% were due to falls while putting up or taking down decorations, tripping on costumes or walking while trick-or-treating. Check out the CPSC Halloween DIY videoCreative Decorating:Prevent fires by using battery-operated lights and glow sticks instead of candles. Use the CPSC ladder safety tips to prevent injuries while putting up or taking down decorations. Its safer to use battery-operated lights.

CPSC researchers said parents and caregivers should always store liquid nicotine in its child-resistant packaging, tightly seal the container after each use and keep it locked away from children and pets. They suggest that when handling solutions containing liquid nicotine, adults should be careful to minimize direct skin contact. Liquid nicotine is commonly used in e-cigarettes and available in a variety of stores and online. The CPSC said liquid nicotine should be treated like any other potentially toxic substance. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency considers liquid nicotine to be a household hazardous waste product that is regulated on the state and local level and should be properly disposed of when discarded.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Consumer Reports investigation finds more infant sleep products can cause baby deaths. Last week the Consumer Product Safety Commission called for a ban on sales of all inclined baby sleepers. The popular product has been implicated in at least 64 infant deaths across the country. The investigation found:Three babies died in the Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Infant Sleeper, which has sidewalls of mesh and fabric. For more sleep advice, parents can follow the Safe Sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics or call their pediatrician and ask for help.

WASHINGTON - The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled Belmont four-drawer dressers sold at Kmart because they are unstable and can tip over, causing injuries to children. About 1 million of the dressers are being recalled for repairs. The recall includes Belmont four-drawer dressers with plastic drawer glides. The recalled dressers were sold in two sizes and four colors, each with its own model number, which can be found on the instruction manual that came with each dresser. Anyone who needs more information about the recalled dressers can call Ridgewood at 888-222-7460 from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. CT.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission wants people to check their homes for several recently recalled products. They include:For more information on these recalled products, visit the CPSC's website. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Researchers say for one, infant walkers are still sending 2,000 babies a year to the emergency room, despite federal safety standards and years of warnings. Among other things, the guidelines strengthened the testing of baby walkers to see if they come to a stop when a wheel goes over a step. Instead of infant walkers, researchers suggest an exersaucer with activity center. Also, be wary of hand-me-down infant walkers. Last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics called for a similar ban on the manufacture and sale of infant walkers in the U.S.

Millions of Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles have been recalled because a silicone spout can detach and pose a choking hazard for children, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission stated Tuesday. (CNN) - Millions of Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles have been recalled because a silicone spout can detach and pose a choking hazard for children, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission stated Tuesday. Recalled bottles should be immediately taken from children. A spokeswoman emphasized that the company recalled the lids voluntarily. "The incident rate is very low of consumers reporting any separation of the silicone spout and no injuries have been reported," said the spokeswoman.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Contigo is recalling nearly six millions kids water bottles due to a possible choking hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves Contigo Kids Cleanable water bottles. The water bottles come in three sizes (13 ounce, 14 ounce and 20 ounce) and four bottle colors (solid color, graphics, stainless steel and stainless steel solid colors). The water bottles were sold individually as well as in two-packs and three-packs. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles, take them away from children and contact Contigo for inspection instructions and a free replacement lid.

So Landis called Garber, who in turn called their day care director to ask if she knew about the product recall. Our day care provider, who cares deeply about the kids, was really confused, says Garber, noting that his sons caregiver did not want to speak with CR. CONSUMER REPORTS: Dangerous Fisher-Price and Kids II infant sleepers still used in day care centersDangerous products still in useThe finding was alarming, Garber says, given the danger the sleepers pose. Only 18 states have regulations banning recalled products in day care centers, according to an analysis done by KID. Each state operates differently, and we struggle to make sure product recall information gets to day care centers, she says.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Some trampolines sold online are being recalled because of an injury risk linked to their welding. The regulatory agency said the welds on the trampolines legs can break and potentially cause injuries. According to the CPSC, the 23,000 trampolines affected were sold online via Amazon, Hayneedle, Overstock and Wayfair from November 2011 through June 2019 for $200-400 each. Those who purchased these trampolines should stop using them immediately and contact the company to receive a repair kit containing reinforcement clamps free of charge. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

- About 24,000 inclined sleepers sold under the Disney and Eddie Bauer brand names have been recalled as a precautionary measure after infant deaths in connection with similar products were reported. "Consumers should immediately stop using the inclined sleepers and contact Dorel for a refund in the form of a $60 voucher," the commission said. The sleepers have been sold at a number of big-box retailers, including Target, Kmart, Ross, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, and other children's stores since 2014. The recall was issued because infant deaths have been reported with the use of other inclined sleepers that have allowed infants to roll from their back to their stomach or side. In April, 4.7 million Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleepers were recalled after the Consumer Product Safety Commission linked 30 infant deaths to the sleepers over a decade.

(CNN) - One new toy story is a need-to-know for parents: Disney has voluntarily recalled 80,000 "Forky" plush toys, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The 11-inch toy is a soft, stuffed replica of a character in Disney Pixar's "Toy Story 4" movie. It can pose a possible choking hazard for young children who might pull the "googly" plastic eyes off the toy and put them in their mouths. Anyone who has purchased the toy can return it to any Disney Store, Walt Disney World retail store or Disneyland Resort theme park retail store for a full refund. The toys have been sold nationwide in Disney Stores and Disney Theme Parks as well as online at shopdisney.com and through the Disney store on Amazon Marketplace from April 2019 through June 2019 for about $20.

"Forky," a new star in the Toy Story series, refers to himself as trash... and now parents may actually want to throw him away. Disney issuing a voluntary recall on the "Forky" plush toy after a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The report says the googly eyes could detach from the toy, causing a choking hazard for kids. If you have the toy you're advised to return it immediately. For a full refund you can go to a Disney Store or call Disney at 8-6-6 5-3-7 7-6-49.

2003 Getty Images(CNN) - On the Fourth of July, you want your fireworks to explode. But the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled thousands of fireworks from four companies, most notably after one boy lost his hand setting off a faulty firework. The fireworks were recalled after it was discovered they were overloaded with pyrotechnics, meant to create a louder sound, but they violated federal standards. According to the safety commission, overloaded fireworks can create large explosions, creating serious hazards for customers -- including explosions. About 1,660 units were pulled, and the fireworks were sold at all Keystone locations.

There have been no reported injuries or fatalities involving the inclined-sleeper accessory. Fisher-Price and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 71,000 inclined-sleeper accessories for infant play yards Thursday. The group does not recommend inclined sleep products that require restraining a baby. Consumers should stop using the inclined-sleeper accessory immediately and contact Fisher-Price for a refund or voucher. For more information about the recall, customers can contact Fisher-Price at service.mattel.com (click on "Recalls & Safety Alerts") or at 866-812-6518.