Summer Safety Tips - July Newsletter

 

Newsletter  July 2019 Important Dates NATIONAL FIREWORKS SAFETY MONTH 7/4 - Independence Day July is a month of summer fun and celebration. Make sure to stay cool in this Arizona heat and safe around water. This month's newsletter is focused on water safety, whether it's in a pool or at the lake, and some quick tips on how to choose the right Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for any water activities you may enjoy this summer!

ABC's of Pool Safety ADULT SUPERVISION... (designate a Water Watcher) BARRIERS and NEVER PROP A GATE OPEN! CLASSES.. CPR (adults) and SWIMMING (children) *Remember MOST accidents happen in the pool at your home. ALWAYS practice pool safety.* Indoor Summer Fun Ideas Makutu's Island Pump It Up Amazing Jake's Food & Fun Children's Museum of Phoenix Arizona Science Center I.d.e.a Museum Arizona Museum of Natural History Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting Flotation Device TIPS US Coast Guard Approved – Check the label Choose the Right Style – Consider your activities Choose the Right Fit – Make sure it fits well *Remember Puddle Jumpers are NOT for children under 30 pounds and are intended for early swimmers.*

RECALLS: June 22, 2023 CPSC; Infanttech recalled its Zooby video baby monitors for cars because the monitor’s battery can malfunction, overheat, and burst, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 17,100. June 22, 2023 CPSC; Havertys recalled its Concord Dual Power Recliner Chairs because when the chair is reclined and weight is applied to the chair back while returning to the upright position, the metal power mechanism assembly can bend, and cause the chair back to detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Units: About 930. June 22, 2023 CPSC; Sound Around recalled its Hurtle Multi-Purpose Helmet because they do not comply with positional stability requirements and can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. Units: About 1,800. June 22, 2023 CPSC; Zuru recalled its Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toys (full-size) and Robo Alive Junior Mini Baby Shark Swimming Bath Toys because when using the toys, a child can slip and fall or sit on the hard plastic top fin of the shark, posing risks of impalement, lacerations, and punctures. Units: About 7.5 million. June 22, 2023 CPSC; Boost The Mood recalled its ceramic mugs because the mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe and can spark when microwaved, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 26,400. June 22, 2023 CPSC; Nationwide Pharmaceutical recalled its Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) Enteric-Coated Tablets because the dietary supplements contain iron but its packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. Units: About 4,000. June 15, 2023 CPSC; Trek recalled its Promax hydraulic disc brakes because the brake hose can detach from the brake lever, posing a crash hazard. Units: About 96,900. June 8, 2023 CPSC; Allied Air Enterprises recalled its Armstrong Air and Aire Ease stage gas furnaces because a component inside the furnace was improperly assembled, causing the furnace to produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO) under certain operating conditions, which poses a risk of CO poisoning to the consumer. Units: About 9,255. June 8, 2023 CPSC; TJX recalled its Haining Degao Benches because the legs can break and detach from the recalled bench, posing a fall hazard. Units: About 10,850. June 8, 2023 CPSC; Bell Sports recalled its Giro Merit Bicycle Helmets because the helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. Units: About 15,000 (an additional ~1,465 in Canada). June 8, 2023 CPSC; Ashley Furniture recalled its Party Time Collection Loveseats, Sofas, and Recliners because the cupholders with LED lighting can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 253,000 (an additional ~9,450 in Canada). June 8, 2023 CPSC; Little Cotton Clothes recalled its pajamas and nightdresses because they fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Units: About 550 (an additional 28 in Canada). June 8, 2023 CPSC; Deux Par Deux recalled its children’s one-piece and two-piece pajama sets because they fail to meet the federal standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Units: About 90. June 8, 2023 CPSC; Uniek recalled its Kate and Laurel Astora and Valenti Mirrors because they can detach from the frame, causing the mirror to fall, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Units: About 574 (an additional ~36 in  Canada). June 8, 2023 CPSC; TopGlore recalled its Narskido Infant Bath Seats because the seats fail to meet the federal safety standard for infant bath seats, including requirements for stability and leg openings, and can tip over while in use, posing a drowning hazard to babies. Units: About 650. June 1, 2023 CPSC; Jetson Electric Bikes recalled its Jetson Nova and Star 3-Wheel Kick Scooters because the rear wheel can loosen or fall off the scooter, posing a fall hazard to children. Units: About 15,300. June 1, 2023 CPSC; Empower Brands recalled its Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers because the juicers can rupture during use or can leave small particle shavings in the juice, posing laceration and ingestion hazards. Units: About 469,000 (an additional ~10,900 in Canada).  * information from https://www.safekids.org