Loungers And Nursing Pillows Linked To Recent Infant Deaths
September 1, 2021, Consumer Reports
7 deaths are tied to loungers and nursing pillows made by Boppy, a maker of baby products, says a Consumer Reports analysis of government data. This is a year after the Consumer Product Safety Commission said not to let babies use lounging pads.
Analysis: When Consumer Reports Tests Bike Helmets
August 31, 2021, Consumer Reports
CR tests helmets once a year, and a lot of interesting stuff happens between the time the helmets arrive in the lab and the moment updated ratings are published on the CR website. Here’s a peek at some of the most slammin’ tests CR does.
6 Strategies For Exhausted Working Parents
September 1, 2021, Harvard Business Review
Working parents are depleted. Every single one of the dozens of working moms and dads the author has coached in the past several weeks voiced some version of the “I’m driving on empty” feeling. Here are 6 techniques to reset and build momentum.
560,000+ Kids Treated For Tip-Over Injuries In 30-Year Span
August 27, 2021, Healio.com
From 1990 to 2019, an estimated 560,203 kids were treated for injuries sustained when a piece of furniture tipped over, an analysis showed. Over 11,500 incidents in CPSC’S NEIS were treated for injuries in 2019, researchers wrote in Injury Epidemiology.
Space Heater Safety Guide: Keep Your Feet Cozy – Don’t Start A Fire
August 31, 2021, CNET
If your heating system can’t keep your house warm, a space heater might be the solution. But make sure you’re using it safely! The Consumer Products Safety Commission says space heaters are responsible for more than 25,000 house fires every year.
One-Year Extension For UK Products To Implement UKCA Marking Confirmed
August 26, 2021, IFSEC Global
The UK Government has confirmed that UK businesses will be given an extension to implement UKCA marking, the new product safety marking in the UK, following several appeals from industry associations including the Fire Industry Association and BSIA.
Amazon Donate Emergency Aid Supplies To Communities Affected By Hurricane Ida
September 2, 2021, Valdosta Daily Times
Amazon announced the rapid delivery of over 140,000 relief items from its Disaster Relief Hub to help humanitarian aid partner, Save the Children, respond to Hurricane Ida’s widespread damage. Amazon donated critical emergency supplies to support Save the Children as the organization helps devastated communities begin to recover as quickly as possible. Amazon will donate more relief supplies as other humanitarian aid partners assess needs and request additional support.
Understanding The Ever-Evolving, Always-Surprising Consumer
August 31, 2021, McKinsey & Company Podcast
With consumer behavior changing rapidly—and, often, in unexpected ways—companies must get better at anticipating and responding to new consumer needs and preferences. McKinsey & Company experts explain how.
Dystopian Or Necessary? This Company Can Stop Dangerous E-Scooters Remotely
September 1, 2021, Fast Company
E-scooter company Link decided to take direct aim at unsafe and inconsiderate riding behaviors by launching a new system in its scooters that tracks rides, reprimands riders for unsafe behavior and can slow or stop a ride that’s deemed a high risk.
Global Standards, Product Recall In The Digital Trade
August 28, 2021, Manila Bulletin
There are 5 key elements recognized essential in ensuring consumer safety: ensure traceability across the chain, optimize recall readiness, combat counterfeiting, provide proper labeling and ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
