We all rely on our vehicles to safely transport our loved ones where we need to go and we can easily forget if we let kids stay or play in a vehicle for any amount of time, there results can be deadly. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, heatstroke is...
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New federal safety standards took effect this week requiring manufacturers and importers of infant and toddler play yards to test and adhere to the stricter safety measures. Play yards included in the new standards are framed enclosures with a floor and mesh or fabric side panels. Many are easily folded for storage or travel....
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The year 2011 saw the most furniture tip-over deaths ever, according to a new report released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.The report, issued Friday showed that 349 people, about 84 percent aged nine or younger, were killed between 2000 and 2011. In 2011, there were 41 recorded fatalities, which is the highest-ever number...
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A 27-year-old hunter from Oliver, Wis. was accidentally shot by his hunting partner Monday evening and died while hunting deer. Officials said his 31-year-old hunting partner mistook him for a deer about 5 p.m. Monday, even though he was wearing an orange blazer. The accident occurred just off of Highway W, south of Oliver....
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