Buy Holiday Toys Only From Trusted Sellers: Small Parts Away From Under-3s, Deflated Balloons Away From Under-8s
Consumers should prioritize safety during the holiday season and shop only from trusted stores and online retailers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says in its holiday safety reminder, warning that unsafe or counterfeit products sold through unverified third-party sites may not meet U.S. safety standards and can have devastating consequences. Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman said families can keep celebrations joyful and safe by shopping at trusted retailers, staying current on recalls and using holiday decorations properly.
Know your seller: purchase toys from stores and online retailers you know and trust, be wary of online deals that sound too good to be true, and when buying secondhand products online, verify recalls at CPSC.gov/recalls before purchasing.
Age lines for toys are firm: follow the age guidance and safety information on packaging and match toys to each child's interests and abilities; keep balls and toys with small parts away from children younger than three and keep deflated balloons away from children younger than eight; check for choking-hazard warnings on toys with small parts, balls, marbles or balloons; provide helmets and other safety gear for scooters and riding toys and make sure children use them every ride; and discard plastic wrapping and other packaging immediately after unwrapping gifts.
Decorating carries its own rules: water live Christmas trees and look for the fire resistant label on artificial trees; never leave candles unattended, keep them in sight and away from flammable items, put them out before leaving the room and use flameless candles whenever possible; and never string together more than three sets of incandescent lights or overload electrical outlets. (Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Photo: 图：假日购物安全提示图。美国消费品安全委员会图片。 / Photo: Holiday shopping safety artwork. Image from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
