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CPSC Releases the "Top Five Hidden Home Hazards"

#1 Magnets Since 2005: 1 Death, 86 Injuries; 8 million magnetic toys recalled.

#2 Recalled Products Each year there about 400 recalls.

#3 Tip-overs Average of 22 deaths per year; 31 in 2006 and an estimated 3,000 injuries.

#4 Windows & Coverings Average of 12 deaths annually from window cords; Average of 9 deaths and an estimated 3,700 injuries to children annually from window falls.

#5 Pool & Spa Drains 15 injuries, 2 fatalities from 2002-2004

 

For this and more great consumer information please visit www.cpsc.gov

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Rosario Lewis
DDR Realty - Newburgh, NY
GRI, SRES - DDR Realty - Orange County, NY
Scary... but necessary information. Thanks
Aug 07, 2007 05:20 AM
Steven L. Smith
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector
I have a six month old grandson and there are some things on the list I had not thought about in years.
Aug 07, 2007 05:31 AM
Michael Almeida
Pillar To Post - Professional Home Inspection - North Arlington, NJ
Licensed New Jersey Home Inspector

Steve,

 During an inspection I had an old wooden cornice above a window fall and smack me across the bridge of my nose.  It hurt so bad I thought it was broken.

You gotta be careful.

 

Michael Almeida

 

 

Aug 08, 2007 03:32 AM