Trail Running Safety in Summer: Hydration Vests, Bugs and Footing
A practical summer guide to trail running safety: how to dial in a hydration vest, spot heat illness, repel ticks and bugs the way the CDC advises, and stay upright on loose, dry footing.
Ritchey Recalls 775 Carbon Bike Forks Over Fall and Crash Hazard
The CPSC and Ritchey Design recalled about 775 WCS carbon bicycle forks and framesets after a crown-hole insert can loosen and drop an accessory onto the front wheel, a serious fall and crash hazard.
Outdoor Workout Safety: Sun Timing, Grip and Cooling Recovery
A practical guide to training outside safely: how to time your session around the sun, get real traction underfoot and in your hands, hydrate smart, and cool down the right way.
DR Power Recalls PRO MAX30 Mowers After Blades Fail to Stop
The CPSC and DR Power Equipment recalled about 320 PRO MAX30 walk-behind mowers after their blades could keep spinning even when the control is released, a laceration hazard tied to 19 incidents.
Via Ferrata Safety: Certified Lanyards, Helmets and Fall Factors
A plain-English guide to via ferrata safety gear: EN 958 energy-absorbing lanyards, EN 12492 and UIAA 106 helmets, Type K carabiners, and why fall factors on the cable are so unforgiving.
Toddler Tower Stools Recalled Over Collapse and Entrapment Risk
The CPSC recalled about 47,166 HARPPA Nordi Foldable Toddler Tower Stools after they can collapse or tip over and a child's torso can fit through frame openings. Stop use and get a free repair kit.
Teen Summer Driving: The 100 Deadliest Days and Passenger Rules
Why the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the riskiest season for young drivers, what graduated licensing passenger rules really do, and how families can build safer summer driving habits.
CPSC Recalls Two Magnetic Fidget Toys After a Child Is Hospitalized
The CPSC recalled PIXLABBY and BUSOHA magnetic fidget slider toys on August 6, 2026 after loose high-powered magnets posed a deadly ingestion risk to children — one child was hospitalized.
Summer Camp Gear Checklist: Helmets, Sunscreen and Water Bottles
A practical, standards-based gear checklist for camp season covering CPSC-certified helmets, FDA-guided sunscreen, and smart hydration to keep kids protected all summer long.
Record-Breaking Heat Wave Bakes the West as NWS Issues Extreme Heat Warnings
A record-breaking heat wave pushed the Southwest to 110-120°F this week, prompting Extreme Heat Warnings across four states and now the Midwest. Here is what the alerts mean and how to stay safe.