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Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 31

@cpsc.gov ensures that medications are sold in child safe packaging so that kids don't accidently swallow them. Store your iocane powder (and other meds) safely. Hat tip to Comic Con 2025.

Princess Bride Cosplay at Comic Con 2025

The Mamas & the Papas - "California Dreamin'" | 1998 Induction

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 31

California Dreaming has an amazing flute solo. This is from their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction (1:17), but I prefer the original. RIP Cass Elliot.
youtu.be/QMaQy_e2bsQ?...

YouTube video by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 24

The Court’s decision does not absolve the remaining two Commissioners of their responsibility to the American public. In fact, it raises the stakes on every decision that they make. See my full statement: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/z31rh...

www.dropbox.com

Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup Recall Certain Above-Ground Pools 48-Inches and Taller Due to Drowning Hazard; Nine Deaths Reported; Five Million Pools Sold Since 2002

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 24

I am disappointed in the Supreme Court decision that has stayed the lower court decision and resulted in the removal of my Democratic colleagues and me from our seats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 22

5 Million Bestway, Intex and Polygroup outdoor pools 48-Inches and Taller recalled. If you have an outdoor pool, please check to see if needs to be fixed. Here is the announcement:
www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025...

Consumers should contact Bestway, Intex or Polygroup to request a repair kit. In the interim consumers should ensure that children cannot access the pool unattended or, alternatively, drain the pool u...

Water Bead Toy Final Rule Delayed: Statement of Commissioner Hoehn-Saric

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 17

@cpsc.gov has been working to establish water bead toy safety standards to protect infants. That rule has been inexplicably delayed. See my statement:

www.cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/C...

Water beads pose huge safety risk for kids, CPSC says, after 7,000 ER injuries reported

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Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 17

Water beads are a hidden danger in homes that can result in severe injuries and even death if swallowed by an infant. So small that they are easy to lose on the floor when older kids or adults use with them, only to be found later and swallowed by a crawling baby.

www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

The CPSC is issuing a warning over water beads for kids. They are calling on 2 companies to issue recalls and 7,000 injuries have been reported.

www.usatoday.com

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Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 15

45 percent of drowning deaths for children 5 to 14 involve African Americans. Whether kids learn to swim is often tied to whether their parents swim. Past segregation made it less likely for African Americans to be swimmers. Protect your kids. Teach them to swim.

youtu.be/PD3j4xmVzzM?...

Coach Nic Askew for Pool Safely

YouTube video by Pool Safely

CPSC - "Pool Safely" :60 (English)

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Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 15

With swim season in full swing, make sure you are following the safety steps in this video. Many drownings occur in backyard pools. Be a good neighbor and make sure your pool is surround by a fence at least 4-feet tall even, if you don't have kids.
youtu.be/teyWSBanGqw?...

YouTube video by Pool Safely

Statement of Commissioner Hoehn-Saric Regarding the Delay in Consideration of Safety Improvements for Toys with Button Cell or Coin Cell Batteries

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Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 15

Reading the TV listings in the paper each morning to make sure you didn't miss your favorite show or the reairing of the movie you'd been waiting months to rewatch

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Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 11

We can and should be doing more to protect children from button and coin cell batteries in toys. But @cpsc.gov's efforts have been delayed. See my statement.

www.cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/C...

Button Cell and Coin Batteries

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 11

Learn how to prevent such tragedies @cpsc.gov .

www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Educa...

Parents prepared to say goodbye after toddler swallows button battery

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 11

Sadly, deaths and injuries from button cell battery ingestions happen far too often.

www.newsweek.com/toddler-almo...

Kasey Allen, 32, a photographer from Louisiana, told Newsweek: "My son almost died in a freak accident."

www.newsweek.com

Statement of Commissioner Hoehn-Saric Regarding Acting Chairman Feldman’s Unilateral Delay of the CPSC Priorities Hearing

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 10

To improve product safety @cpsc.gov needs to hear from the public about what we do well, how we can improve and what we should be focused on. Unnecessarily delaying our Priorities Hearing undermines CPSC's ability to advance our safety mission.

See my statement:
www.cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/C...

Protect Ya Noggin' - We're Safety Now Haven't We

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 9

This summer, have fun on your bike and scooter but always remember to wear a helmet and other safety gear. If you need a reminder, listen to this from your friends at the @cpsc.gov.

youtu.be/MhVcvqUbsRw?...

YouTube video by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Exploding Mannequins Show the Need for Fireworks Safety

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jul 3

From two years ago, but fireworks safety is just as important today. Most of the fireworks injuries we see happen in the days leading up to and after the 4th of July. Enjoy the day but be safe and avoid the emergency room.

youtu.be/2Q6WVXxxqRs?...

YouTube video by Inside Edition

From Illinois to Utah: Firework mishaps claim lives and injure dozens this July 4th

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jun 30

Happy Pride Month!

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission @cpsc.gov · Dec 31

#BestOf2024 - Safety Eagles (with Pride)

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jun 30

Last year, @usatoday.com wrote about individuals who were killed and injured by fireworks around the 4th of July. Don't be featured in this year's story. Follow @cpsc.gov's safety tips and have a safe and happy holidays.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

At least 4 fireworks deaths and dozens of injuries have been reported across the U.S. during this year's July Fourth celebrations.

www.usatoday.com

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thank you @schakowsky.house.gov for your unwavering support for consumers and for @cpsc.gov.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky @schakowsky.house.gov · Jun 30

Americans depend on the @cpsc.gov to keep dangerous products away from our families - especially our kids.

Yet, the Trump Administration’s budget request proposes to eliminate the agency.

Our country needs and deserves a strong, independent consumer watchdog. Lives are at stake.

thehill.com

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jun 27

Now is the time to support CPSC staff not to reduce their numbers, which ultimately jeopardizes our safety mission and increases product safety risks to the public. That is why I voted to stop unauthorized RIFs. See my statement: cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/C...

Statement of Commissioner Hoehn-Saric on Reductions in Force at the CPSC

cpsc.gov

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jun 27

This week, the full Commission voted on the budget again. This time we submitted a request that affirms the independence of the Commission, fully funds its operations, and provides a plan to backfill staffing gaps that threaten the agency’s ability to operate. See our statement here.

Statement of Commissioners Hoehn-Saric, Trumka, and Boyle on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request

cpsc.gov

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jun 27

That proposal was made while I and two of my colleagues were locked out of our offices after being unlawfully removed by President Trump. On June 13, a federal judge ruled those firings to be illegal and we were allowed back to work.

Alex Hoehn-Saric @hoehnsariccpsc.bsky.social · Jun 27

Last month, in what may be a first for an independent federal agency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission submitted a budget request to Congress proposing its own elimination. My op-ed in The Hill talks about the devastating impact this change would have on consumer protection.

thehill.com