U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

CPSC Finds Amazon Responsible Under Federal Safety Law for Hazardous Products Sold by Third-Party Sellers on Amazon.com Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7pHzNaS

One week left to apply for a #PoolSafely grant! Grant applicants must be a state, local government, Indian Tribe, or U. S. Territory that has enacted or amended a law that meets the requirements of the VGB Act (15 U.S.C. 8001), sections 1405 and 1406.  Prospective applicants can review the solicitation on Grants.gov, under grant opportunity CPSC-24-001. Applications will be accepted through July 12, 2024.

Today we're announcing the 22 awardees of CPSC's Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Grant Program! CPSC’s grant program is authorized through the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2022 to provide eligible state, local, and tribal governments with grants to purchase and install CO alarms in residential homes and dwelling units of low-income families or elderly people and facilities that serve children or the elderly including childcare centers, public schools and senior centers. The grant program also supports developing training and public education programs with the goal of preventing CO poisoning. “Following the deaths of two boys from carbon monoxide poisoning in their home, Congress enacted this grant program to prevent future tragedies. I am pleased that we are moving forward with these 22 grants to states and localities that will enable them to educate their residents and prevent CO poisoning in their communities,” said CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric. Grantees will have two years to use the funding to purchase and install CO alarms and complete training and education efforts. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-i7FwHf

It’s that time of year when Americans everywhere will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with family, friends and fireworks. CPSC is raising awareness and sharing safety tips to prevent these types of injuries and deaths over the holiday. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAv-yQ28

Work with us! This position is in the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG mission is to provide independent and objective reporting to the CPSC and Congress for the purpose of bringing about positive change in the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of CPSC operations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4rjPusN

Attention business owners!  CPSC’s Small Business Ombudsman launched a new video with an overview of the requirements for infant garments and children’s tight-fitting sleepwear garments.   The video is time stamped with specific sections of interest. #CPSPtesting #babyclothing #babysleepingbag #safety #babyproducts

There are up to $3.0 Million available in Pool Safely grants to help state, local and tribal governments prevent drownings and drain entrapments. Applications will be accepted through July 12, 2024. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ewS9dmWc

June 1 marks the start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and experts are predicting an extremely active one. We are warning consumers about the increased risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, fires and electric shock after hurricanes and severe storms hit. #hurricane #safety

CPSC staff on-site! Our dedicated staff has been busy promoting safety education materials and resources at the Association of Children’s Museums Conference in Madison, Wisconsin and the “Battle of the Burr” Community Water Safety Day, hosted by Howard University Swim and Dive Team. Thanks to all who participated on these events! #community #outreach #safety #education

We ranked as Most Improved Among Small Federal Agencies in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government! #BPTW2023