May is National Bike Month

Spring has arrived and families are gearing up to enjoy the outdoors on their bikes. While inflating the tires and checking the brakes are important - a helmet is essential. Both adults and children should always wear a helmet every time they ride a bike - no matter how long or short the distance traveled.

Each year, approximately 135 children die from bicycle-related injuries and more than 267,000 nonfatal bicycle injuries occur. Helmets can reduce the risk of severe brain injuries by 88 percent; however, only 15 to 25 percent of children 14 and under usually wear a bicycle helmet.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is expanding a recall of Jardine cribs for the second time. The cribs' slats can break, creating a gap that can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs.