William Wallace

‘These Aren’t Statistics​. These Are Babies.’ Why Online Misinformation About Infant Sleep Is More Dangerous Than Ever​. - Consumer Reports Whether scrolling, searching, or shopping, parents are bombarded with misleading information and imagery about unsafe infant sleep practices and products.

Who knew* I had 5k words in me about:
-The hallucinatory pain of new-parent sleep-deprivation
-Weirdo slop product listings
-Contradictory ChatGPT advice
-Fuzzy accountability in IG & TikTok shopping
-Funding cuts to public health
*(@consumerreports.org did) www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/...

Product Safety Agency in Jeopardy After White House Abruptly Fires Its Democratic Leaders - Consumer Reports Over 50 lawmakers and 150 consumer advocates rally to preserve the Consumer Product Safety Commission as an independent, bipartisan agency.

The @cpsc.gov, already reeling from deep staffing cuts, is undergoing a dramatic reduction in its leadership that could further jeopardize its vital mission.

Trump fires 3 Democrats on Consumer Product Safety Commission President Trump fired the three Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a White House official told The Hill, aligning with his view that the president has authority over indepe…

"This is an appalling and lawless attack on the independence of our country’s product safety watchdog. Anyone who cares about keeping their family safe should oppose this move and demand that it be reversed." @consumerreports.org advocacy via @thehill.com thehill.com/homenews/adm...

Consumer Reports Condemns Illegal Firing of CPSC Commissioners - CR Advocacy Unlawful removal of Consumer Product Safety Commission leaders demolishes agency’s role as independent, bipartisan, data-driven safety watchdog Consumers will be at greater risk from unsafe…

CR condemns the unlawful removal of @cpsc.gov leaders. It demolishes the agency’s role as an independent, bipartisan, data-driven safety watchdog. Consumers will be at greater risk from unsafe products if the move is not reversed.

Product Safety Agency in Jeopardy After White House Abruptly Fires Its Democratic Leaders - Consumer Reports Over 50 lawmakers and 150 consumer advocates rally to preserve the Consumer Product Safety Commission as an independent, bipartisan agency.

All of the Democratic heads of the Consumer Product Safety Commission have just been abruptly fired by the White House. The commissioners say it's punishment for speaking out against staff cuts and threats to the agency's independence. New from me at @consumerreports.org today:

159 Advocates Send Letter Opposing Plan to Eliminate the CPSC - National Consumers League Washington, DC – Today, the National Consumers League, Consumer Federation of America, Consumer Reports, and 156 other product safety advocates sent a letter to Russell Vought, the Director of the Off...

The Trump admin is eyeing a plan to eliminate the Consumer Product Safety Commission. That’s not reform — it’s a direct threat to public safety.

159 orgs are pushing back hard.

Read the press release and letter here: nclnet.org/159-advocate...

159 Advocates Send Letter Opposing Plan to Eliminate the CPSC · Consumer Federation of America Advocates sent a letter to Russell Vought, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, expressing their strong opposition to any attempt to eliminate, defund, or weaken the Consumer Product S...

We are proud to join @nclc4consumers.bsky.social consumers, @consumerreports.org & 156 other #ProductSafety advocates in sending a letter to Russell Vought expressing our strong opposition to any attempt to eliminate, defund, or weaken the @cpsc.gov
#CPSC

Did you know a CPSC product warning isn’t less serious just because it’s not a recall?

May the 4th be with you & keep those littles sleeping safely❤️
#safesleep #safeinfantsleep

This is alarming. The NTSB is vital to the safety of the public and a member may be removed only for "inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office." If the president can remove board members arbitrarily, that puts the independence of NTSB investigations and recommendations at severe risk.

Starting This Week, All New Baby Loungers Must Meet Strong Safety Rules to Prevent Suffocation and Falls: Consumer Reports statement - CR Advocacy All infant support cushions manufactured after May 5, 2025, must meet new federal standard enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission Consumer Reports investigation has…

@consumerreports.org calls on companies to immediately make clear which loungers meet the new standard and which ones don't. And @cpsc.gov should have the resources and independence it needs to enforce this rule and be a strong watchdog for the public. advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_releas...

Starting This Week, All New Baby Loungers Must Meet Strong Safety Rules to Prevent Suffocation and Falls: Consumer Reports statement - CR Advocacy All infant support cushions manufactured after May 5, 2025, must meet new federal standard enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission Consumer Reports investigation has…

Infant loungers are not safe for sleep, but if a parent mistakenly allows their baby to sleep in one, that shouldn’t come with a risk of death. This new standard is a helpful backstop for sleep-deprived parents of young infants. @consumerreports.org advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_releas...

Apparently the National Transportation Safety Board vice chair Alvin Brown has been removed. Reposting from the other site news from @davidshepardson.bsky.social of @reuters.com x.com/davidshepard...

Safety of Americans, especially children, at risk with Trump proposal, advocates say A proposal to to eliminate the U.S. Product Safety Commission has consumer advocates sounding alarms. We explain why.

For parents, especially, the CPSC has been instrumental in ensuring that many of the products that children use, such as cribs, strollers and toys, are safe "because of the strong mandatory standards," said @wwconsumer.bsky.social, CR’s director of safety advocacy. (via @usatoday.com)

Lawmakers and Advocates Denounce a Plan to Eliminate Critical Product Safety Agency - Consumer Reports A leaked budget proposal would eliminate the Consumer Product Safety Commission as an independent agency. Safety advocates are raising the alarm.

New from me at @consumerreports.org - What ordinarily would have been a quiet and wonky procedural hearing of the CPSC got heated yesterday, as the Democratic & Republican commissioners traded accusations and debated their agency's very right to exist www.consumerreports.org/product-safe...

Best Used Cars for Teens Under $20,000 - Consumer Reports Consumer Reports and IIHS present the best used cars for teens under $20,000 that balance accident avoidance, crash protection, performance, and reliability.

Safety and cost are essential for parents considering a car purchase for newly minted teen drivers. In partnership with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, we’ve compiled a list of safe, reliable used cars and SUVs that are well-suited for teens.

Lawmakers and Advocates Denounce a Plan to Eliminate Critical Product Safety Agency - Consumer Reports A leaked budget proposal would eliminate the Consumer Product Safety Commission as an independent agency. Safety advocates are raising the alarm.

The @cpsc.gov, a federal agency dedicated to keeping unsafe products out of our homes, is now under threat, say lawmakers and safety advocates.

Safety of Americans, especially children, at risk with Trump proposal, advocates say A proposal to to eliminate the U.S. Product Safety Commission has consumer advocates sounding alarms. We explain why.

"Everybody should care about this and this is especially serious for parents because the Consumer Product Safety Commission, whether you know it or not, plays an enormous role in keeping kids safe," said @wwconsumer.bsky.social, CR’s director of safety advocacy. (via @usatoday.com)

Save the @cpsc.gov (even if it isn't yet verified) to keep the epic safety memes going strong. As a bonus they'll keep deadly baby products out of the market, and halt dangerous dupes at the border. Plus, who else will remind you to install window guards or anti-tipping anchors on your furniture?

The White House is floating a plan to eliminate the CPSC, a vital agency that protects the public from hazardous household products. Join us in sending a message to your members of Congress and urge them to protect public health and safety. act.consumerreports.org/lNk23B8

Whether you know it or not, the @cpsc.gov plays an enormous role in keeping kids safe through strong, data-driven, enforceable rules that address safety hazards and prevent injuries. Right now, its mission and independence is under dire threat. @consumerreports.org advocacy via @usatoday.com

Advocates share concerns about possible elimination of Consumer Product Safety Commission The CPSC, set up by Congress as an independent agency, is known for issuing recalls but it also plays a critical role in port surveillance and hazard prevention.

"This dangerously misguided proposal would leave American families at greater risk in their own homes," said @wwconsumer.bsky.social, director of safety advocacy at CR. (via 11 Alive)

“My daughter Cheyenne died of strangulation after creating a loop from the cord that runs in between the slats of a window blind. The CPSC ensures that no parent suffers a loss like mine.” No more victims! Protect the CPSC for safer products today: act.consumerreports.org/lNk23B8

From @politico.com's Weekly Transportation newsletter: www.politico.com/newsletters/...

Transportation Department keeps in place vital car crash reporting program, but misses chance to address underreporting: Consumer Reports statement - CR Advocacy CR called in January for program to be maintained amid reports it could be eliminated; DOT order requires companies to report certain crashes in vehicles…

Transportation Department keeps in place vital car crash reporting program, but misses chance to address underreporting. Our statement:

"The changes move in the opposite direction of what @consumerreports.org has championed: federal rules that fight against a trend of 'significant incident underreporting' among the makers of advanced vehicle tech."

Commission Meeting: Decisional Matter Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Micromobility Products Add to Calendar 04/30/2025 10:00 am 04/30/2025 11:00 am America/New_York Commission Meeting: Decisional Matter Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Micromobility Products

Next week the @cpsc.gov will vote on a proposed rule to improve battery safety for e-bikes, e-scooters, and other mobility products. Fires linked to faulty batteries have killed people and devastated properties. A mandatory standard can’t come soon enough.

CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Infant Support Cushions to Prevent Infant Deaths and Serious Injuries CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Infant Support Cushions to Prevent Infant Deaths and Serious Injuries

A new safety standard for nursing pillows comes into effect today. CPSC will enforce this new standard to make sure nursing pillows are safer and do not pose a suffocation risk to babies.

This standard was approved by the Commission in October 2024: cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...

Protect Americans' safety: Stand up for the CPSC! Don't let the White House eliminate our product safety agency

The White House is floating a plan to eliminate the CPSC, an agency that finds hazardous or poorly designed products to warn consumers, get them off the market, and push for safer products. Send a message to your members of Congress and urge them to protect public health and safety.

Consumer Reports urges the White House to abandon its plans to eliminate the independent, bipartisan Consumer Product Safety Commission - CR Advocacy Draft plans to gut the independence of the CPSC are dangerously misguided and would leave Americans at greater risk of being harmed by unsafe products…

Eliminating the independent bipartisan @cpsc.gov is a terrible idea. It would leave families at greater risk in their own homes. It would take critical data-driven safety rules (many protecting kids) & expose them to political whims. @consumerreports.org advocacy.consumerreports.org/press_releas...

Mattresses Can Be a Major Source of Harmful Chemicals in Kids' Rooms - Consumer Reports Two new studies tested for phthalates, flame retardants, and more. A few key steps can help reduce risks for babies and kids.

“As we’ve learned more about the health risks of these chemicals, federal rules to protect our kids haven’t kept up—in large part because they’ve been undermined by chemical industry lobbyists,” says CR's @wwconsumer.bsky.social.