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Safety Devices Help Prevent Deaths and Injuries

Internet URL

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5074.html  

Sponsoring Agency

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Description

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that consumers purchase and use safety devices to help prevent deaths and injuries associated with hazards in or around the home. Safety devices include smoke detectors to prevent home fires, bicycle helmets to reduce head injuries, ground-fault circuit-interrupters to prevent electrocutions, safety latches to prevent poisonings, and more.

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Review Date

11/9/2006