CPSC Highlights Surge in Child Poisonings from Narcotics, Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen
Nearly 100 children died from medication poisoning incidents in 2022, according to warnings issued by CPSC as part of National Poison Prevention Week.
Nearly 100 children died from medication poisoning incidents in 2022, according to warnings issued by CPSC as part of National Poison Prevention Week.
Researchers found that the majority of those children who are killed in alcohol-related car accidents were riding in the vehicle operated by a drunk driver.
More than 1,700 deaths were linked to sports and recreational equipment, and more than 1,300 deaths linked to home furnishings in 2023, the CPSC reports.
This is the second magnet set sold by Walmart in the last month that the CPSC has determined pose a high risk of injury or death for children
Recall comes following reports of similar sets causing at least seven child deaths and thousands of magnet ingestion injuries in recent years.
New safety warnings issued were issued this month for additional magnetic toy ball sets, which contain high-powered magnets that can be easily swallowed and cause intestinal tract injuries among children
CPSC report indicates that non-motorized scooters account for one in every five toy-related injuries experienced among children 14 years old or younger last year.
More than 40 children have died in the United States since 1997, after swallowing a button battery or coin battery, according to the federal safety officials
Federal safety officials warn 80% of fatal child drownings occur at a home, relative or friends swimming pool.
Nearly 200 children have died since 2000 due to furniture tip over accidents, according to safety officials.