CR endorses the SAFE Exit Act by @robinkelly.house.gov. “Fortunately, this problem has a solution: Every car should be required to have intuitive, accessible, and easy-to-find manual releases that work even when power fails.” –Cooper Lohr, @consumerreports.org www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-saf...

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Good to see @cpsc.gov working to help families stay safe during the federal shutdown and as the government reopened. We appreciate Chairman Feldman’s commitment to safety recalls for hazardous products and public warnings when a company isn’t taking action fast enough. www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026...

Who knew* I had 5k words in me about: -The hallucinatory pain of new-parent sleep-deprivation -Weirdo slop product listings -Contradictory ChatGPT advice -Fuzzy accountability in IG & TikTok shopping -Funding cuts to public health *(@consumerreports.org did) www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/...

The @cpsc.gov, already reeling from deep staffing cuts, is undergoing a dramatic reduction in its leadership that could further jeopardize its vital mission.

"This is an appalling and lawless attack on the independence of our country’s product safety watchdog. Anyone who cares about keeping their family safe should oppose this move and demand that it be reversed." @consumerreports.org advocacy via @thehill.com thehill.com/homenews/adm...

CR condemns the unlawful removal of @cpsc.gov leaders. It demolishes the agency’s role as an independent, bipartisan, data-driven safety watchdog. Consumers will be at greater risk from unsafe products if the move is not reversed.

All of the Democratic heads of the Consumer Product Safety Commission have just been abruptly fired by the White House. The commissioners say it's punishment for speaking out against staff cuts and threats to the agency's independence. New from me at @consumerreports.org today:

The Trump admin is eyeing a plan to eliminate the Consumer Product Safety Commission. That’s not reform — it’s a direct threat to public safety. 159 orgs are pushing back hard. Read the press release and letter here: nclnet.org/159-advocate...

We are proud to join @nclc4consumers.bsky.social consumers, @consumerreports.org & 156 other #ProductSafety advocates in sending a letter to Russell Vought expressing our strong opposition to any attempt to eliminate, defund, or weaken the @cpsc.gov #CPSC

Did you know a CPSC product warning isn’t less serious just because it’s not a recall? May the 4th be with you & keep those littles sleeping safely❤️ #safesleep #safeinfantsleep

This is alarming. The NTSB is vital to the safety of the public and a member may be removed only for "inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office." If the president can remove board members arbitrarily, that puts the independence of NTSB investigations and recommendations at severe risk.

Infant loungers are not safe for sleep, but if a parent mistakenly allows their baby to sleep in one, that shouldn’t come with a risk of death. This new standard is a helpful backstop for sleep-deprived parents of young infants. @consumerreports.org advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_releas...

Apparently the National Transportation Safety Board vice chair Alvin Brown has been removed. Reposting from the other site news from @davidshepardson.bsky.social of @reuters.com x.com/davidshepard...

For parents, especially, the CPSC has been instrumental in ensuring that many of the products that children use, such as cribs, strollers and toys, are safe "because of the strong mandatory standards," said @wwconsumer.bsky.social, CR’s director of safety advocacy. (via @usatoday.com)

New from me at @consumerreports.org - What ordinarily would have been a quiet and wonky procedural hearing of the CPSC got heated yesterday, as the Democratic & Republican commissioners traded accusations and debated their agency's very right to exist www.consumerreports.org/product-safe...

Safety and cost are essential for parents considering a car purchase for newly minted teen drivers. In partnership with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, we’ve compiled a list of safe, reliable used cars and SUVs that are well-suited for teens.

The @cpsc.gov, a federal agency dedicated to keeping unsafe products out of our homes, is now under threat, say lawmakers and safety advocates.

"Everybody should care about this and this is especially serious for parents because the Consumer Product Safety Commission, whether you know it or not, plays an enormous role in keeping kids safe," said @wwconsumer.bsky.social, CR’s director of safety advocacy. (via @usatoday.com)

Save the @cpsc.gov (even if it isn't yet verified) to keep the epic safety memes going strong. As a bonus they'll keep deadly baby products out of the market, and halt dangerous dupes at the border. Plus, who else will remind you to install window guards or anti-tipping anchors on your furniture?

Whether you know it or not, the @cpsc.gov plays an enormous role in keeping kids safe through strong, data-driven, enforceable rules that address safety hazards and prevent injuries. Right now, its mission and independence is under dire threat. @consumerreports.org advocacy via @usatoday.com

"This dangerously misguided proposal would leave American families at greater risk in their own homes," said @wwconsumer.bsky.social, director of safety advocacy at CR. (via 11 Alive)

“My daughter Cheyenne died of strangulation after creating a loop from the cord that runs in between the slats of a window blind. The CPSC ensures that no parent suffers a loss like mine.” No more victims! Protect the CPSC for safer products today: act.consumerreports.org/lNk23B8

From @politico.com's Weekly Transportation newsletter: www.politico.com/newsletters/...

Transportation Department keeps in place vital car crash reporting program, but misses chance to address underreporting. Our statement:

"The changes move in the opposite direction of what @consumerreports.org has championed: federal rules that fight against a trend of 'significant incident underreporting' among the makers of advanced vehicle tech."

Next week the @cpsc.gov will vote on a proposed rule to improve battery safety for e-bikes, e-scooters, and other mobility products. Fires linked to faulty batteries have killed people and devastated properties. A mandatory standard can’t come soon enough.

A new safety standard for nursing pillows comes into effect today. CPSC will enforce this new standard to make sure nursing pillows are safer and do not pose a suffocation risk to babies. This standard was approved by the Commission in October 2024: cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...

The White House is floating a plan to eliminate the CPSC, an agency that finds hazardous or poorly designed products to warn consumers, get them off the market, and push for safer products. Send a message to your members of Congress and urge them to protect public health and safety.

Eliminating the independent bipartisan @cpsc.gov is a terrible idea. It would leave families at greater risk in their own homes. It would take critical data-driven safety rules (many protecting kids) & expose them to political whims. @consumerreports.org advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_releas...

“As we’ve learned more about the health risks of these chemicals, federal rules to protect our kids haven’t kept up—in large part because they’ve been undermined by chemical industry lobbyists,” says CR's @wwconsumer.bsky.social.

Did you know that 81% of Americans support the tax credits for home efficiency? As #taxday approaches, urge your Congress members to preserve consumer tax credits for home energy efficiency! Take action:

This is a life-and-death warning about a trendy product that was sold on Amazon, backed up by nearly two dozen reports from consumers. Anyone with one of these vacuums should immediately stop using it and follow local rules on how to throw it out safely. www.consumerreports.org/product-safe...

“The law is clear that Amazon is a ‘distributor’ in this case and must carry out a recall,” said @wwconsumer.bsky.social, the dir. of safety advocacy for CR (via @theverge.com)

"Every day, more than 100 lives are lost from crashes on U.S. roads, and consumers need a DOT that will fight to bring down this devastating toll." There are many ways USDOT can improve road safety Large cuts to NHTSA, our nation's auto regulator, are not one of those ways

We at @consumerreports.org are calling on Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to take key steps to improve road safety and reduce fuel costs—and warning against large-scale cuts that would make this harder, if not impossible. advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_releas...

“Instead of demonstrating its commitment to consumer safety, Amazon has fought the @cpsc.gov every step of the way for more than three years, and now it’s going to court," said @wwconsumer.bsky.social, director of safety advocacy for Consumer Reports.

Amazon just sued @cpsc.gov bc it wants to be held blameless for the safety of third-party-sold products on its platform. That's bad enough. It's also claiming the CPSC's structure is unconstitutional—attacking the foundation on which all its work rests. advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_releas...

It’s Member Appreciation Week, when @consumerreports.org shows how thankful we are to everyone supporting our work, from world-class product testing to lifting up people's voices. If you’re interested in what’s new – or how to join – you can learn more here: www.cr.org

Thank you to @duckworth.senate.gov & @repcohen.bsky.social for reintroducing The School Bus Safety Act today. It includes NTSB recs like 3-point seat belts, automatic emergency braking & electronic stability control. We urge Congress to advance this legislation to help keep children & others safe.

"If you drive a car made in the past 5 years, chances are it’s collecting reams of data about your driving ... But many people don’t know that this data is being amassed—much less where it goes or how it’s used." @derekrkravitz.bsky.social @consumerreports.org www.consumerreports.org/electronics/...