Pool Safely

A Call to Action From CPSC: Teach All Children How To Swim and Put a Fence Around All Pools

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:45:26 +0000

CPSC releases Submersion and Entrapment 2013 reports: most child drownings occur in backyards; no entrapment deaths since 2008
Press Release

Pool Safely Campaign Announces Partnerships Continuing Through Summer 2013

omnistudio — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:26:21 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal government’s public education and information campaign to promote pool and spa safety — Pool Safely — today announced it has established agreements with prominent national Campaign Safety Partners (CSP) through the 2013 swim season. Press … Continue reading →

In Home Danger: CPSC Warns of Children Drowning in Bathtubs, Bath Seats and Buckets

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:16:45 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The danger of drowning for young children is ever present in and around the home. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death among children ages 1 to 4 years-old and it takes only a few inches of water for a young child to drown. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to look for and protect against drowning risks inside and around their homes.

CPSC press release

Nearly 140 Tragic Child Drownings In Pools and Spas Reported By Media In Summer 2012

omnistudio — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:10:28 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to information compiled from media reports and released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safely campaign, 137 children younger than 15 years drowned in a pool or spa during the traditional summer season of Memorial Day to Labor Day this year. An additional 168 children of that age required emergency response for near-fatal incidents in pools or spas during that period.

CPSC press release

Letter to Health and Safety Officials on VGB and Entrapment Prevention

omnistudio — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:47:03 +0000

Letter

Midsummer Drowning Checkup: 90 Child Drownings Nationwide since Memorial Day

omnistudio — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:22:53 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – New information released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign, shows that 90 children younger than 15 were reported to have drowned in swimming pools since Memorial Day. … Continue reading →

CPSC Chairman: Past July 4th Drownings Serve as a Warning this Independence Day

omnistudio — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:54:30 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Independence Day holiday approaches and families enjoy time together in pools across the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is sharing some sobering statistics on the number of drownings during previous July 4th holidays. CPSC Chairman
Inez Tenenbaum is reminding parents and caregivers to pool safely during upcoming pool parties and celebrations with family and friends.

CPSC press release

New CPSC Data Show Child Drownings In Pools and Spas Still A Leading Cause of Death

omnistudio — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:33 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) kicked off the summer swimming season and the third year of the Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign.

This year, Pool Safely’s focus is on populations most at risk of drowning, including children younger than 5 years old who represent nearly 75 percent of child drowning fatalities and African American and Hispanic children between the ages of 5 and 14 who drown at higher rates than white children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CPSC press release

Reported Death, Severe Neck Injuries Prompt Recall of Banzai Inflatable Pool Slides Sold by Walmart and Toys R Us

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:45:01 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. and Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, NJ are announcing the recall of about 21,000 inflatable Banzai in-ground pool water slides. During use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become injured. The slide is also unstable and can topple over in both still and windy conditions and carries inadequate warnings and instructions.
CPSC press release

Pool Safely’s 3rd Year at the Pool and Spa Expo

omnistudio — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:14:43 +0000

LAS VEGAS, NV – Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives, Consumer Product Safety Commission’s award-winning information and education campaign, returns to the International Pool and Spa Expo in Las Vegas on Nov 2. The campaign supports long-term safety changes and compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act or VGB Act.
CPSC press release