Bouldering Crash Pads: Placement, Spotting and Landing Zones
A plain-English guide to bouldering crash pads: how foam layers work, how to read a fall zone, position pads, spot a partner, and fall well to protect your ankles, spine, and head.
CPSC Warns: Toss These 4-in-1 Carbon Monoxide Detectors That Can Fail to Alarm
The CPSC warned households to stop using about 376,974 KH158 “4 in 1” plug-in gas and carbon monoxide detectors that can fail to alarm. With no recall or refund, here is what to do now.
Pedestrian Safety at Dusk: Reflective Wear for Summer Evening Walks
Summer evening walks feel safe, but dusk is when drivers see you least. Here is how reflective and retroreflective wear, backed by US standards, keeps you visible after sunset.
JINHEZO LED Tea Lights Recalled Over Button Battery Ingestion Risk to Children
The CPSC and importer Mystic ZO recalled about 2,798 JINHEZO Mini Waterproof LED Tea Lights sold on Amazon after the coin-cell batteries fail Reese's Law rules, a serious ingestion hazard for children.
Playground Heat Hazards: Hot Surfaces, Shade and Safe Play Times
A practical guide to playground heat safety: why metal, plastic, and rubber surfaces burn small skin, how shade and timing help, and the simple hand-check every caregiver should use.
E-Scooter Commuter Protection: Helmets, Wrist Guards and Night Lights
A practical guide to e-scooter protection for commuters: how to choose a helmet, why wrist guards matter, and how front and rear lights keep you visible after dark.
Goal Zero Recalls 46,200 YETI 3000X Power Stations Over Fire Hazard
The CPSC and Goal Zero recalled about 46,200 YETI 3000X portable power stations after their circuit board can overheat and catch fire. A free firmware update fixes the hazard.
BMX Protection: Full-Face Helmets, Knee Pads and Park Etiquette
A practical guide to BMX protective gear, covering full-face helmets, CPSC helmet law, knee and elbow pads, gloves, fit, and the park etiquette that keeps everyone rolling safely.
CCM Hockey Visor Recall: 12,957 Face Shields Pulled Over Cracking Risk
The CPSC and CCM Hockey recalled about 12,957 FMHVR Hybrid Visors and ACCHVR replacement visor accessories that can crack on impact, posing laceration and impact injury risks. Free replacements are available.
Grilling Safety: Burn PPE, Propane Checks and Flare-Up Control
A practical guide to grilling safety: heat-resistant burn PPE, propane leak checks with the NFPA soapy-water test, flare-up control, safe grill placement and calm burn first aid.