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Joint comments to the CPSC on the proposed Safety Standard for Infant Support Cushions

Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Reports, Kids In Danger, National Center for Health Research, Public Citizen, and U.S. Public Interest Research Group welcome the opportunity…

March 18, 2024

CR Comments to the CPSC on Table Saw Safety Standard

Consumer Reports (CR), the independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization welcomes the opportunity to submit comments to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regarding the proposed safety…

February 1, 2024

Press Release

Another Infant Death Linked to Mattel’s Fisher-Price Infant Rockers: Consumer Reports Calls for a Recall to Protect Babies

WASHINGTON, DC – After learning of yet another infant death, Consumer Reports (CR) today called on Mattel and Fisher-Price to launch a recall addressing serious…

January 31, 2024

CR letter to the CPSC on Fisher-Price infant-to-toddler rockers

Consumer Reports, the independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan member organization, writes to express our serious safety concerns with Fisher-Price infant-to-toddler rockers. We urge the CPSC to…

January 31, 2024

Press Release

Consumer Reports Urges Recall of Ingenuity and Halo Bassinets Linked to Baby Suffocation Risks

Five infant deaths are associated with cantilevered baby bassinets; CR calls for improvements to the bassinet safety standard to ensure the sleep surface is actually…

January 25, 2024

CR letter to CPSC on Kids2 Ingenuity Dream & Grow Bedside Bassinet and Halo BassiNest Flex Portable Bassinet

Consumer Reports, the independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan organization, writes regarding the Kids2 Ingenuity Dream & Grow Bedside Bassinet (Ingenuity bassinet) and Halo BassiNest Flex Portable…

January 25, 2024

Press Release

Millions of Furniture Anchor Kits Recalled; Consumer Reports Advises Consumers to Immediately Replace Plastic Anchors to Prevent Furniture Tip-Overs

Safety advocates call on furniture anchor manufacturers to test their products to ensure safety WASHINGTON, DC – Consumer Reports (CR) welcomes the recall of New…

January 11, 2024

Press Release

BlendJet 2 Recalled Following CR Investigation and Letter to Product Safety Regulators Urging Them to Protect the Public

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blenders and contact BlendJet for a free replacement of the BlendJet 2 base unit. WASHINGTON, DC — Consumer…

December 28, 2023

Joint comments to the CPSC on infant and infant/toddler rockers

Consumer Reports, Consumer Federation of America, Kids In Danger, Public Citizen, and U.S. Public Interest Research Group welcome the opportunity to comment on the notice…

December 22, 2023

Press Release

Consumer Reports: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Michaels and Other Companies Will Stop the Sale of Water Beads for Children

Amazon, Walmart, Target, Michaels, Etsy, and Alibaba stop the sale and marketing of water beads for children following pressure from a CR investigation, parents, safety…

December 20, 2023

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