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Bethesda, MD
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Joined January 2009
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  1. 4 hours ago

    We've tracked 150+ turkey-fryer related fire, burn, explosion or CO poisoning incidents since '02

    4 retweets 5 likes
  2. 5 hours ago

    Know where to find the problem: 42% of tip-over deaths occur in bedrooms

    3 retweets 4 likes
  3. 7 hours ago

    To buy or not to buy? Check out to see if consumers have been hurt by a product.

    3 retweets 3 likes
  4. 8 hours ago

    Never put a child 15 months old or younger to sleep on an air mattress

    13 retweets 1 like
  5. 12 hours ago

    : glass knobs can break; risk of laceration; get full refund

    7 retweets 2 likes
  6. 14 hours ago

    : dehumidifiers can overheat; serious fire and burn hazards; get replacement or partial refund

    15 retweets 4 likes
  7. Nov 1

    : teapots w/bamboo stands; votive stand can catch fire; get your refund

    14 retweets 2 likes
  8. Nov 1

    : rear shock absorbers; shocks outer sleeve can rupture; fall & injury hazard; get free repair

    11 retweets 1 like
  9. Oct 31

    Too “mummy” injuries. CPSC estimates about 4,300 -related injuries in ‘15. Stay safe as you trick or treat tonight!

    3 retweets 3 likes
  10. Oct 31

    Check your window coverings. Do they have accessible cords? in homes where children live/visit

    5 retweets 4 likes
  11. Oct 31

    Is your child’s costume ready yet? Make them more visible by using reflective tape as trim.

    1 retweet
  12. Oct 31

    See and be seen tonight. Give your kids flashlights and/or glow sticks for trick-or-treating.

    1 retweet 2 likes
  13. Oct 31

    pro tip: Keep candles and jack-o-lanterns away from areas where children might brush against the flame.

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  14. Oct 31

    We hosted a Halloween parade for kids from a local childcare center. Great costumes, cute kids. Have a safe and happy

    2 retweets 5 likes
  15. Oct 31

    See and be seen tonight. Give your kids flashlights and/or glow sticks for trick-or-treating

    7 retweets 2 likes
  16. Oct 31

    Too “mummy” injuries. CPSC estimates about 4,300 -related injuries in ’15

    7 retweets 2 likes
  17. Oct 31

    Keep cribs, beds & furniture away from window blinds.

    5 retweets 1 like
  18. Oct 30

    Is your child’s costume ready yet? Make them more visible by using reflective tape as trim

    12 retweets 7 likes
  19. Oct 30

    Trip or treating? Check out our tips to prevent falls from costumes & decorations

    9 retweets 4 likes
  20. Oct 30

    Kids can easily wrap dangling or accessible cords around their neck. Safeguard your windows.

    12 retweets 4 likes

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