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Smith+Noble has recalled all of its Roman shades and roll-up blinds after receiving a report of a near strangulation accident involving a 5-year-old boy who became ensnared in an unsecured continuous loop bead cord on a roller shade in May 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the voluntary recall on July 22, 2010, which includes products that will be added to the list of retailers involved in a December 2009 Roman shades and roll-up blinds recall.

Consumers are being advised to stop use of all Roman and roller shades included in the recent recall. Approximately 1.3 million – 1,160,000 Roman shades and 115,000 roller shades – products distributed by Corona, California based Smith+Noble are affected by the recall.

While one risk of asphyxiation from the Roman shades can occur if a child takes the cord and puts it around his or her neck, another hazard is created when a child puts his or her neck between the easily accessible inner cord and the back fabric of the blind. The risk of strangulation relating to the roller shades can take place in instances where the blind’s constant loop cord has not been mounted to the wall with the provided tension device and a child’s neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop. The products included in the most recent recall were sold throughout the United States from 1998 through April 2010.

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has partnered with Safe Kids USA and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance to create a program that will help educate children and parents on pool safety. More than 210 reports of child drownings and non-fatal submersions have been reported in pools and spas across the nation since Memorial Day of this year. “Just one incident [of drowning] is one too many,” said Inez M. Tenenbaum, Chairman of the CPSC.

The new Pool Safely education campaign is geared towards children seven years and under and utilizes videos and online tools such as games to teach safety while swimming. There are seven simple steps that parents can review with their child that could lessen the likelihood of a drowning or other pool related injury. These steps include swimming lessons, installing pool drain covers and proper fencing, as well as other preventative measures.

Phoenix child drowning accidents and pool related injuries are highly preventable. With the help of the Pool Safely program, the CSPC looks forward to educating parents and children on the importance of safety in the water so that more tragic child drowning accidents don’t occur.

The Phoenix child drowning accident attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. understand the importance of educating children on pool safety. If your child has been injured while swimming in a pool or spa, it’s critical that you consult with an experienced attorney to understand your rights and hold parties responsible should your child’s injuries be the result of negligence. Our Arizona swimming pool accident lawyers will give you honest answers to all your questions so that you can make the best possible decision for you and your child. Contact us today for a free consultation.

A new study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that fireworks-related incidents were responsible for two deaths in 2009 and about 9,000 emergency room visits for injuries. According to the CPSC, throughout the 30 days near last year’s holiday, about 6,000 injuries involving fireworks were reported in which half of the injuries related to firecrackers, bottle rockets, and sparklers.

Consumers below the age of 20 are the most susceptible to fireworks injuries; however, the risk of serious injury or even death is still a reality for anyone within close range of fireworks or other pyrotechnics. Some frequently occurring fireworks injuries and hazards include:

• Burns of the face, head and hands


• Lacerations


• Loss of limbs


• Residential fires


• Wrongful death

Parental supervision is extremely important if and when legal fireworks are being used. Never allow young children to ignite or tamper with fireworks or other gadgets. It is also crucial to never throw or point fireworks at another individual. For more information on how you can help prevent serious injuries related to fireworks this Fourth of July holiday, please refer to the CPSC’s website for consumer fireworks safety tips.

The Arizona personal injury attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. cannot stress enough the importance of consumer safety during the Independence Day holiday. Take every necessary safety measure to keep your loved ones out of harm’s way.