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The Consumer Product Safety Program
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The mission of the product safety program is to protect consumers from the unreasonable risk of injury by consumer products. Examples of initiatives include the following:
Drowning:Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death among Kentucky children. Children younger than 4 have the highest drowning rates of any age group. While most drownings occur in open bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, ponds and swimming pools, children more often drown in bathtubs, toilets, wash buckets and other containers.
A sober, alert adult should always supervise children around water. Don’t let children out of sight even for a moment and don’t be distracted by phone calls or activities that could command your attention. Be sure to empty buckets and other containers promptly after use.
Swimming pool safety Safety Alert from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
ATV Safety
- Always wear a helmet
- Choose an ATV with an engine size appropriate for the operator’s age
- Take the ATV Safety Institute Rider course. Call 800-887-2887 or visit the ASI Web site at www.atvsafety.org for information
- Never operate an ATV with more than one rider
- Never operate on paved surfaces
- Always wear a helmet
Nursery Equipment Safety
- Mail in product registration cardd or register items on the manufacturer’s Web site so the company can notify you of recalls.
- Inspect equipment regularly for loose or missing parts. Check the Consumer Product Safety Commission Web site for information about product recalls and updated standards.
- Infants younger than 1 should always sleep in a crib that is in good repair and meets current specifications. Adult beds do not meet safety standards for babies.
- Remove pillows, blankets, sheets, stuffed animals and other soft objects from the crib. They can present a suffocation hazard.
Recall Effectiveness Checks
Perform spot checks of retailers to ensure that recalled products have been removed from sale.
Toy Safety
Safety tips include:
- For children youn than 3, select toys with no small pieces that can be a choking hazard.
- Keep toys intended for older children out of the reach of children younger than 3.
For additional information about recalled products or to report a potentially unsafe product, call the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission toll-free at 800-638-2772, or visit the commission web site.