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U.S. CPSC
December 8, 2005 |
Holiday Season Decorating Safety Tips Each year, hospital emergency rooms treat about 12,800 people for falls, cuts, shocks, and burns due to incidents involving faulty holiday lights, dried-out Chris tmas trees and other holiday decorations. Here are tips on avoiding these types of accidents.   |
U.S. CPSC
December 7, 2006 |
CPSC Warns of Fire, Other Hazards Related to Holiday Decorating A list of safety tips to use when decorating this year. |
U.S. CPSC
December 16, 2008 |
CPSC Releases "Do's and Don'ts" of Holiday Decorating The holiday season is here and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to keep safety in mind as they decorate for the holidays. |
U.S. CPSC
November 30, 2001 |
Holiday Decoration Safety Tips for Avoiding Fires and Injuries Tips on choosing and using a Christmas tree, lighting, etc. |
U.S. CPSC
December 13, 2004 |
CPSC Announces Holiday Season Decorating Safety Tips Holiday decorations, like candles, lights and Christmas trees, add a joyous and festive mood to the holiday season. But when these decorations are not used properly, they can cause fires, injuries and death. |
U.S. CPSC
December 14, 2009 |
Ten Tips to Keep Your Holiday Home Fire and Injury Free: Fires Lead the List of Hazards Related to Holiday Decorating As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to make safety a factor in holiday decorating. |
U.S. CPSC
December 5, 2002 |
CPSC Urges Consumers to Decorate Safely for the Holidays The holiday season should be merry and bright, not dangerous. Avoiding hazards such as dried out Christmas trees, unsafe lights and unattended burning candles could prevent thousands of injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
December 2, 2010 |
CPSC Gives Consumers a Holiday Home Decorating Safety Guide The CPSC recommends the following 10 safety tips as a guide for safe decorating this year. |
| The Family Room |
The Care & Feeding of Christmas Trees Every tree trimmer's nightmare is the tree that immediately loses all its needles and becomes drier than the Nevada dessert in a mere matter of days. Don't let this happen to your tree... |
This Old House
John D. Wagner |
Bright Lights, Safe Home Electric holiday lights and displays sparkle and wow, but because too many homeowners don't know how to perform safety checks on light strings and ornaments, they're also potentially dangerous. |
U.S. CPSC
October 28, 2010 |
CPSC Reminds Parents How to Prevent Halloween Costume and Decoration-Related Injuries The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission wants parents of trick-or-treaters to know that by taking a few simple safety precautions when selecting costumes and Halloween decorations, consumers can prevent burn, fall and laceration injuries. |
| The Family Room |
Enjoy the Holidays with a Live Christmas Tree That Lasts! Here are some steps for selecting and caring for your live Christmas tree that will lengthen your enjoyment this Christmas... |
U.S. CPSC
October 25, 2007 |
Simple CPSC Safety Tips Help Prevent Halloween Hidden Dangers: CPSC Encourages Parents to Incorporate Safety into Celebration Hidden dangers associated with Halloween costumes, treats, and decorations can be easily prevented, so that the holiday celebration is a real treat. |
U.S. CPSC
October 24, 2006 |
CPSC Reminds Parents to Keep Trick-or-Treaters Safe this Halloween List of safety tips for costumes, treats, and decorations. |
U.S. CPSC
December 13, 2001 |
NBG International Recall Christmas Lights "Rice Light" decorative Christmas lights have undersize wire and could present electric shock or fire hazards... |
U.S. CPSC
October 29, 2008 |
CPSC Provides Safety Tips for a Safe "Trick or Treat" As parents and caregivers prepare for Halloween, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reminds them to keep safety in mind, so that no child is haunted by Halloween-related injuries. |
U.S. CPSC
October 28, 2009 |
CPSC Warns: Don't Be Haunted by Burn and Laceration Hazards this Halloween The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants to ensure that candle flames from jack-o-lanterns, decorative obstacles on the porch or lawn, and sharp edges on costumes and accessories don't keep kids from enjoying this annual tradition of trick-or-treating. |
This Old House
Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk |
Some Help for the Holidays These products will preserve your Yuletide cheer by making quick -- and safe -- work of holiday decorating. |
U.S. CPSC
October 27, 2004 |
CPSC Urges Safety for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters Here are safety tips to prevent injuries to trick-or-treaters and other holiday related issues. |
U.S. CPSC
October 29, 2002 |
CPSC Urges Safety for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters As Halloween approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is providing tips to prevent injuries to trick- or-treaters. |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
Christmas Tree 101 Tips on how to buy the perfect tree, and what to do with it when you get home. |
U.S. CPSC
October 28, 2003 |
CPSC Urges Safety for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters As Halloween approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is providing tips to prevent injuries to trick-or-treaters. |
U.S. CPSC
February 12, 2008 |
Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Tea Light Candles Due to Fire Hazard The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
The Family Room
Monica Resinger |
Potted Christmas Trees - Is It Worth It? Each holiday season, I think about getting a live, potted Christmas tree. I keep thinking that it would sure save a lot of money because we should be able to use it as a Christmas tree for a few years -- as long as I can keep it alive... |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
Holiday-Lighting Know-How For a spectacular display that's merry and bright -- and doesn't blow a fuse -- follow these five tips from lighting pros |
U.S. CPSC
August 21, 2007 |
Increase in College Dorm Fires Prompts Officials to Issue Warning As students go off to college and leave the comforts of home, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning about the dangers of fires in college housing such as dormitories, fraternities, sororities and barracks. |
U.S. CPSC
April 24, 2007 |
iObjectSolutions Inc. Recalls Pre-Lit Palm Trees Due to Shock, Fire Hazards If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards. |
This Old House
December 2007
Jeanne Huber |
Choose a Live Christmas Tree Choose a live tree to extend the holiday spirit long past Christmas. Buy one now, plant it later, then watch it grow year after year. |
U.S. CPSC
September 12, 2008 |
CPSC Issues Warning: Dangers at Home in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ike - Carbon Monoxide from Generators Can Kill in Minutes The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns consumers on the Gulf Coast to protect themselves and their families against dangers in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. |
Entrepreneur
December 2009
Gwen Moran |
Blinkin' Brilliant How one man's half decorated house led to a holiday business that's now surging. |
U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2001 |
Flora-Lite Recalls Christmas Light Sets The lights' wires can be easily pulled out of the plugs and light sockets. The lights could pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and could pose a fire hazard... |
U.S. CPSC
April 29, 2003 |
CPSC Says Deadly Products Are Still In Use Despite Warnings and Recalls Agency releases "most hazardous" list and urges home inspections |
U.S. CPSC
January 20, 2011 |
Winter Weather Warning: CPSC and USFA Issue Home Heating Safety Alert The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the United States Fire Administration are urging consumers to play it safe as winter weather blankets the United States. |
U.S. CPSC
February 16, 2011 |
Balsam Hill Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Shock Hazard Christmas trees advertised before Dec. 21, 2010 as indoor/outdoor were supplied with extension cords rated for indoor use only, posing an electrical shock hazard if used outside. |
U.S. CPSC
December 13, 2001 |
Winstar International Recall Christmas Light Sets These lights have undersized wiring and lack over-current protection. They pose electrocution and electric shock hazards to consumers and also are fire hazards... |
U.S. CPSC
December 24, 2003 |
Consumers Are Logging On This Holiday Season to New Federal Web Site Recalls.gov is a "one-stop shop" for consumers to have easier access to all recall announcements from various federal agencies. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
A Tree for All Seasons Trim it now, plant it later, and watch it grow through the years. |
The Motley Fool
December 11, 2007
John Rosevear |
Green Christmas? Humbug! This year's holiday trend is environmental awareness, and judging from the attention it's getting from the major media, it seems to be hitting in a big way. |
U.S. CPSC
August 31, 2005 |
CPSC Warns of Deadly Post-Storm Dangers Surviving the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: Beware of post-storm dangers with portable generators, candles and wet appliances. |
| The Family Room |
Are Your Kids Anxious for Christmas to Come? It is easy for adults to forget how excited children become when the arrival of Christmas draws near. Of course the children only seem to think about the presents, but it is actually more than that... |
U.S. CPSC
November 14, 2006 |
List of Top Holiday Safety Tips Released CPSC, AARP ask consumers to pay attention to age labels. |
U.S. CPSC
August 26, 2011 |
CPSC and USFA Warn About Deadly Dangers That Can Linger After Hurricane Irene Passes Consumers need to be especially careful during a loss of electrical power, as the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and fire increases at that time. |
U.S. CPSC
January 29, 2007 |
Winter Storms Causing Consumers to Reach for Supplemental Heating In preparation of the winter storms and cold weather, consumers should exercise extreme caution when using space heaters, kerosene heaters, and fireplaces. |
Popular Mechanics
November 27, 2006
Roy Berendsohn |
Holiday Home Checklist December has arrived; prepare your home for winter. |
U.S. CPSC
May 9, 2007 |
May Is National Electrical Safety Month: CPSC Warns of Dangerous Counterfeit Electrical Products Unlike a fake purse or watch, counterfeit electrical products could pose the risk of injury or death. |
The Motley Fool
January 3, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Holiday Recovery, Part 2 If you give the next holiday season a little thought today, you'll save yourself quite a bit of stress later. |
U.S. CPSC
September 15, 2003 |
Safety Tips if Hurricane Knocks Out Electricity CPSC Warns of Dangers from Generators and Candles |
U.S. CPSC
December 20, 2005 |
Family Dollar Stores Recall of Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which could pose a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
November 30, 2005 |
Federal Agencies Working to Keep Children Safe from Dangerous Toys -- Advise Consumers to Shop Smart for Appropriate-Age Gifts for Youngsters While the government is doing its part to protect young children from hazardous toys, parents and grandparents can contribute to their families safety by being educated shoppers. |
The Motley Fool
October 25, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Christmas Comes Early Keeping an eye on the bottom line when you venture out for holiday shopping might help keep each purchase in perspective. In the meantime, resist the urge to start celebrating Christmas before Halloween. |
