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July 24, 2026

CPSC Exercises Section 12 Imminent Hazard Authority for First Time in Nearly 40 Years, Warns Consumers to Stop Using Lakkzoom Immersion Water Heaters

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission

Release Date: July 22, 2026

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), through the Department of Justice on behalf of the United States, today filed an imminent hazard action under Section 12 of the Consumer Product Safety Act against the manufacturer and seller of certain Lakkzoom immersion water heaters. The action seeks court-ordered relief to prevent additional injuries associated with the products, which can overheat and catch fire within minutes when energized either completely or partially out of water.
At the same time, CPSC is urging consumers to immediately stop using Lakkzoom immersion water heaters, which have been associated with numerous reports of fires.
The filing marks the Commission’s first use of its Section 12 imminent hazard authority in nearly four decades.
“Congress enacted Section 12 to ensure that the Commission could seek swift judicial relief when products present an imminent hazard,” said Acting Chairman Peter Feldman. “While the Commission has historically relied primarily on other enforcement authorities, Section 12 provides an important complementary tool when expedited action is warranted.”
Consistent with the Administration’s priority of protecting American families from dangerous foreign imports and holding overseas manufacturers accountable, CPSC established a Section 12 Task Force to identify appropriate cases and develop Section 12 into a meaningful component of the Commission’s enforcement program.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, CPSC is working more closely than ever with the Department of Justice and our other federal partners to ensure that every available enforcement tool is brought to bear against dangerous products,” Feldman said.
For more information about the Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation Branch and its enforcement efforts visit www.justice.gov/civil/enforcement-affirmative-litigation-branch.
The claims made in the complaint are allegations that, if the case were to proceed to trial, the government would be required to prove by a preponderance of the evidence.

Release Number
26-643

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July 24, 2026

CPSC Modernizes Decades-Old Injury Surveillance System to Protect More Americans, Faster

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NEISS-R will expand nationwide coverage, accelerate hazard detection, and strengthen privacy protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced a significant modernization of the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), the nation’s principal system for tracking consumer product-related injuries. This effort is expected to become fully effective by the beginning of 2027.
For more than five decades, NEISS served as an important source of consumer product injury data. Designed in 1972 for a paper-record era, the system relied on labor-intensive manual review and coding of medical records from roughly 70 of the nation’s more than 5,000 hospital emergency departments, leaving 14 states without participating hospitals. Those limitations restricted the system’s geographic reach, slowed analysis, and reduced the Commission’s ability to identify rare and rapidly emerging product hazards.
The modernized system—NEISS-Remodel, or NEISS-R— is being implemented to replace that outdated model with secure, standardized electronic data exchange, broader geographic representation, and significantly faster injury surveillance.
Nationwide coverage for the first time. NEISS-R will expand the surveillance network across all 50 states, adding hospitals in Alaska, Hawaii, the Mountain West, and northern states that were previously underrepresented or not represented at all. This more geographically balanced sample will strengthen the Commission’s ability to detect product hazards unique to particular regions and improve the statistical reliability of the nation’s injury data.
Faster hazard detection, more lives saved. By leveraging modern technology and the country’s existing electronic health records infrastructure, NEISS-R will enable CPSC to spot rare and rapidly emerging hazards far sooner than the legacy system allowed. Earlier detection will mean earlier warnings, recalls, and protective action—reducing product-related injuries before they multiply.
Privacy and security by design. NEISS-R will exchange data through a federally designated Qualified Health Information Network, supported by contractual privacy requirements and standardized security safeguards. The system is built on privacy-by-design principles: it will limit collection and retention to the minimum data necessary for CPSC’s statutory mission, support de-identification before information reaches CPSC, and reduce manual handling of sensitive records. CPSC has also transitioned from an on-premises environment to a modern, cloud-based architecture built on standardized federal security controls—creating a more secure and privacy-centered foundation for injury surveillance.
A better system for consumers and taxpayers. NEISS-R will modernize a system designed for the last century, making it more timely, more accurate, and more cost-effective. The result will be stronger consumer product oversight and a smarter use of public resources in service of CPSC’s core mission: keeping American families safe.

July 11, 2026

CPSC Implements Mandatory eFiling for Certificates of Compliance, Targeting Dangerous Foreign Imports

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the Commission’s eFiling program is now in effect, requiring importers of regulated consumer products to submit compliance certificates electronically before products enter U.S. commerce.
The eFiling program enables CPSC to identify and target high-risk imported products more efficiently while reducing unnecessary inspections and delays for compliant importers. By allowing the agency to focus enforcement resources where they are most needed, eFiling helps keep unsafe products out of the U.S. marketplace while facilitating legitimate trade.
Today’s implementation represents one of the most significant modernization efforts in CPSC’s import surveillance program since the agency was established, providing CPSC with certificate information before products enter U.S. commerce. The program also supports closer coordination between CPSC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, reinforcing a whole-of-government approach to protecting American consumers at the border.
“America faces an unprecedented surge in imported consumer products entering through increasingly complex global supply chains, including millions of direct-to-consumer shipments that often bypass traditional retail distribution. CPSC faces significant enforcement challenges, particularly where products originate from countries that do not comply with U.S. safety laws. eFiling brings CPSC’s import surveillance and targeting capabilities into the 21st century, enabling the agency to identify and interdict high-risk shipments earlier, keeping unsafe foreign-made products out of American homes, and leveling the playing field for American manufacturers and importers that follow the rules,” said CPSC Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman.
“Let me be clear: eFiling does not apply to domestic manufacturers, including small businesses manufacturing in the United States. It creates no new testing, certification, or compliance obligations. Importers are already required by law to create and maintain this information. eFiling simply modernizes how the data is transmitted to CPSC,” he said.
The eFiling program is the culmination of more than a decade of development, including extensive industry testing through alpha and beta pilots conducted between 2016 and 2024, followed by a voluntary implementation period that allowed importers to develop and test their systems before today’s effective date.
Requirements applicable to consumer products imported into Foreign Trade Zones and later entered for consumption or warehousing will take effect on January 8, 2027.
More detailed information on the eFiling program is available at the links below:

July 3, 2026

CPSC Convenes National Roundtable on Reversing Childhood Drowning Trends

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), under the leadership of Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman, convened a national roundtable this week to examine strategies for reducing childhood drowning deaths and injuries. The discussion brought together leading advocates, standards developers, industry representatives, researchers, and other stakeholders to identify practical, evidence-based approaches to reduce childhood drowning.
Participants included former CPSC Commissioner Doug Dziak, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL), representatives from the YMCA, Airbnb, the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, Abbey’s Hope, the International Code Council, the ZAC Foundation, safety expert Alan Korn, and independent researcher Carol Pollack-Nelson.
Drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the second-leading cause of unintentional injury and death among children overall. Acting Chairman Feldman convened the roundtable to assess the effectiveness of current drowning prevention efforts, identify gaps, and explore opportunities to reverse these tragic trends.
“Today’s conversation is not the end of this effort. It is the beginning,” said Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman.
“Childhood drowning demands renewed attention, fresh thinking, and an unwavering commitment to results. We heard valuable ideas about engineering solutions, public education, product safety, partnerships, voluntary standards, and emerging technologies. We also identified important gaps that deserve continued attention.”
Throughout the discussion, participants emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration across government, industry, nonprofits, and standards organizations. Topics included engineering controls, public education, data-driven messaging, and opportunities to better engage pediatricians in communicating water safety and drowning prevention to families.
The roundtable is part of CPSC’s broader effort to strengthen drowning prevention and improve outcomes for children and families nationwide.
Read Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman’s opening remarks.
Watch the National Roundtable on Reversing Childhood Drowning Trends.

July 1, 2026

Statement of Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman Regarding the Supreme Court's Decision in Trump v. Slaughter

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Release Date: June 29, 2026

Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Trump v. Slaughter, restoring the constitutional separation of powers among the branches of the federal government and overruling Humphrey’s Executor v. United States.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman released the following statement:
“Today the U.S. Supreme Court restored a fundamental principle of our constitutional system: officials who exercise executive power are accountable to the President of the United States, who alone is vested with executive authority under Article II of the Constitution.
Importantly, today’s decision should put a swift end to the related lawsuit against CPSC and President Trump brought by former Democrat commissioners who claim they were unlawfully removed from office. The Supreme Court confirmed what we have maintained from the beginning: agencies that exercise executive authority are subject to presidential supervision and control under Article II of the Constitution. As a result, President Trump’s constitutional authority to remove the former commissioners is clear, and their claims should now fail as a matter of law.
The Trump CPSC is proud to be part of a whole-of-government effort to put America first, restore accountability in government, and make America great again.”

Release Number
26-585

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June 26, 2026

CPSC Report Highlights Persistent Risk of Childhood Drowning

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CPSC Report Highlights Persistent Risk of Childhood Drowning | CPSC.gov

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Release Date: June 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages one to four, according to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) report. An average of 376 children under the age of 15 fatally drowned in pool- or spa-related incidents each year from 2021 to 2023. Nearly 80 percent of those victims were under the age of five. Fatal drownings are consistently the highest during the summer months (June, July and August), emphasizing the importance of ensuring children’s safety throughout the peak of swimming season.
In addition, CPSC’s latest data show the following for children in the U.S. younger than 15 years of age:

The number of fatal child drownings in 2023 was 379, a six percent increase from the 359 fatal drownings reported in the previous year.
Between 2021 and 2023, over 70 percent of fatal drownings occurred in residential settings, such as the victim’s home, the house of a family member/friend/acquaintance, or a neighbor’s residence
Between 2023 and 2025, there was an average of 5,900 estimated pool- or spa-related, hospital emergency department (ED)-treated, nonfatal drowning injuries each year.

“Drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages one through four, and this year’s report makes clear that these tragedies continue to take an unacceptable toll on American families,” said Acting CPSC Chairman Peter A. Feldman. “As we enter the summer swimming season, parents and caregivers should remain vigilant around water and never leave children unattended. At the same time, the Commission is taking a fresh look at how we can more effectively reduce childhood drowning through the full range of authorities and resources entrusted to it by Congress.”
Parents and caregivers can follow these simple steps to keep children safer in and around the water:

Never leave a child unattended in or near water and always designate an adult Water Watcher. This person should not be reading, texting, using a phone or being otherwise distracted. In addition to pools and spas, this warning includes bathtubs, buckets, decorative ponds and fountains.
Check whether your pool or pool equipment has been recalled. CPSC recently announced the recall of approximately five million above-ground pools after multiple child drowning deaths associated with compression straps that could create a foothold for children to climb into pools. Consumers should also ensure that removable above-ground pool ladders are secured or inaccessible when pools are not in use.
If you own a pool or spa, install layers of protection, including barriers to prevent an unsupervised child from accessing the water. Homes can use door alarms, pool covers, and self-closing, self-latching devices on fence gates and doors that access pools.
Learn how to perform CPR on children and adults. Many communities offer online CPR training.
Learn how to swim and teach your child how to swim.
Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to avoid entrapments.
Ensure any pool and spa you use has drain covers that comply with federal safety standards and ask your pool service provider about safer drain covers.

The Commission also continues to evaluate its broader drowning prevention efforts. Later this month, CPSC will convene a National Roundtable on Childhood Drowning Prevention to bring together experts from across the drowning prevention community to identify evidence-based strategies for reducing childhood drowning and strengthening the Commission’s future activities.
Sign up for recalls and read the CPSC recent drowning and entrapment report by visiting CPSC.gov and visit PoolSafely.gov for more information.

Release Number
26-572

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June 25, 2026

CPSC Shares Fireworks Safety Tips as America Turns 250

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As America celebrates its historic 250th Independence Day, millions of families will gather to enjoy one of the nation’s most enduring traditions—fireworks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is encouraging consumers to celebrate responsibly and follow a few simple safety precautions to help prevent injuries.
Every year, fireworks cause thousands of preventable injuries. Even sparklers, which can burn at temperatures above 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, can cause serious burns if not used carefully. As we mark this historic national milestone, CPSC wants Americans to celebrate proudly, use common sense, and take a few simple steps to prevent injuries.
For 2025, CPSC received reports of at least 15 deaths and an estimated 13,000 emergency department-treated injuries linked to fireworks misuse and malfunction. There were an estimated 1,300 injuries involving sparklers alone. The 15-to-24 age group accounted for the largest share of injuries, and burns to the hands, fingers and head were most common. Many of the most severe incidents involved devices that tipped over, malfunctioned or were used too close to people.
“For 250 years, Americans have celebrated our nation’s independence with family, friends, and fireworks,” said Acting CPSC Chairman Peter A. Feldman. “As we mark this historic milestone, enjoy the celebration, use common sense, and treat fireworks with the respect they deserve. On behalf of everyone at CPSC, I wish all Americans a happy, safe and memorable Independence Day.”
Tips to Celebrate Safely

Buy only legal consumer fireworks from reputable retailers. Never use homemade, altered or illegal fireworks, and always follow the instructions on the label.
Keep children away from fireworks, including sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit—hot enough to melt some metals—and can cause serious burns in seconds.
Keep water nearby. Have a bucket of water or a garden hose ready in case of fire or to safely soak used fireworks.
Never use fireworks while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Light one firework at a time, then move away quickly. Never lean over a firework while lighting the fuse.
Never aim, throw or point fireworks at people, animals or buildings. Never hold, wear or attach fireworks to your body or clothing. Use fireworks only as directed by the manufacturer.
Don’t relight a “dud.” Wait at least 20 minutes, then soak it thoroughly in water before disposing of it.
The safest way to celebrate: Leave fireworks to the professionals and enjoy public fireworks displays in your community.

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Consumers who encounter fireworks that appear unsafe, mislabeled, toy-like, or designed to be held while firing should report them through SaferProducts.gov. Manufacturers and distributors can report potential noncompliance through CPSC’s Business Product Safety Complaint portal. Reports help CPSC identify dangerous products and support enforcement actions to protect consumers.
View CPSC’s latest fireworks PSA here.For more fireworks safety tips, visit Fireworks | CPSC.gov.

June 22, 2026

CPSC Announces Relocation from Maryland to Washington, D.C.

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced plans to relocate its headquarters to the historic Government Accountability Office (GAO) Building at 441 G Street NW in Washington, D.C., with the transition expected to be completed in early October 2026.
The relocation will significantly improve space utilization and transition the agency from privately leased office space to an existing government-owned facility. The move also avoids costly investments that would otherwise be required at the agency’s current location and supports broader Administration efforts to reduce the federal government’s leased real estate footprint.
“This relocation sets CPSC up for long-term success while demonstrating our responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars,” said Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman. “By transitioning from privately leased office space to an existing government-owned facility, we’re reducing costs, making better use of federal assets, and creating a modern headquarters that better supports our critical safety mission.”
“This is a smart move for CPSC and a win for the American people.”
Following an evaluation of multiple alternatives, CPSC selected the GAO Building based on mission needs, operational continuity, and alignment with federal real property policies. The relocation will reduce the agency’s physical footprint by approximately 30 percent, correcting longstanding deficiencies with agency space utilization.
CPSC has been headquartered at the privately owned Bethesda Towers since the early 1990s. The relocation to the GAO Building, a federally owned property, supports the Trump Administration’s broader effort to reduce reliance on leased office space, improve utilization of federally owned facilities, and modernize government operations. The new headquarters will place CPSC in closer proximity to Congress, the White House and key federal partners and outside stakeholders.
The agency’s National Product Testing and Evaluation Center at 5 Research Place in Rockville, Maryland will not be affected by this move and will continue to operate at its current location. Agency operations will continue throughout the transition, and CPSC anticipates no disruption to its consumer product safety mission. Additional information regarding the relocation and any impacts to public meetings or visitor access will be provided as the transition progresses.

June 18, 2026

Daikin Agrees to Pay $8.5 Million Civil Penalty for Failure to Immediately Report PTACs that Posed a Fire Hazard

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing that Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, Inc., f/k/a Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P., of Waller, Texas, has agreed to pay an $8.5 million civil penalty. The settlement, which has been provisionally accepted by CPSC, resolves CPSC’s charges that Daikin knowingly failed to immediately report to CPSC, as required by law, that its Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs) equipped with “DigiAir” modules contained a defect which could create a substantial product hazard and created an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death to consumers.
Between 2017 and 2023, Daikin received multiple warranty claims relating to the PTACs, over a dozen reports of fires, and one report of a smoke inhalation injury. Despite possessing information that reasonably supported the conclusion that the PTACs contained a defect which could create a substantial product hazard or created an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death, Daikin did not immediately report to the Commission.
The Commission and Daikin jointly announced a recall of the PTACs on August 3, 2023. The recall press release stated that the DigiAir module compressor in the PTACs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
In addition to the $8.5 million civil penalty, the settlement agreement requires Daikin to appoint an Internal Compliance Monitor and maintain internal controls and procedures designed to ensure compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), including enhancements to its compliance program. Daikin has also agreed to submit annual reports regarding its compliance program, internal controls, and internal audit of the effectiveness of compliance.
The Commission has provisionally accepted the settlement agreement, subject to public comment. Michael Evans, a Trial Attorney in the Division of Enforcement and Litigation, represented the Commission in this enforcement action.

June 17, 2026

As CPSC’s First Federal Neck Floats Safety Standard Takes Effect, Agency Renews “Do Not Use” Warnings for Otteroo LUMI and MINI Infant Neck Floats

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that the federal safety standard for infant neck floats is now in effect. The rule establishes the first mandatory federal safety requirements for these products after years of reported drowning incidents, repeated CPSC safety warnings, and enforcement actions involving hazardous neck floats.
The standard applies to neck floats manufactured after June 15, 2026. It is intended to reduce the risk of drowning associated with infants slipping through or becoming submerged while using these products by addressing the following hazards:

Children slipping through the product for reasons associated with inflation, which includes deflation and underinflation;
Children slipping through the product for reasons not associated with inflation;
Children slipping through the product due to a restraint system failure; and
Children becoming submerged in water without slipping through the product.

A neck float is an aquatic toy intended for use by children up to and including four years of age.
Life-saving flotation devices regulated by the U.S. Coast Guard, including those that attach to the neck of a user, are excluded from this rule.
Between January 2019 and January 2024, CPSC received reports of 115 incidents involving infant neck floats, including two reported infant fatalities and two injuries requiring hospitalization. Many incidents involved caregivers rescuing infants after the child slipped through or became submerged, preventing what otherwise could have become a fatal drowning. Victims whose ages were reported ranged from just 17 days old to 12 months old. Many of these incidents occurred despite a caregiver being nearby, underscoring how quickly a child can slip through a neck float or become submerged.
Today’s rule follows years of CPSC warnings and enforcement actions addressing the serious drowning hazards associated with infant neck floats. Most notably, in 2022 the Commission issued a public warning urging consumers to immediately stop using Otteroo LUMI, MINI, and earlier versions of Otteroo infant flotation rings after determining that infants could slip through the products if they deflated. That warning followed one reported infant drowning, one serious injury, and dozens of incidents in which caregivers had to rescue infants who slipped through the products. That warning remains in effect, and CPSC continues to urge consumers not to buy, use, resell, or donate Otteroo LUMI, MINI, or earlier versions of Otteroo infant flotation rings.
More broadly, CPSC has consistently cautioned caregivers that neck floats are not safety devices and that drowning can occur quickly and silently, even when an infant appears to be supported by a flotation product.
“Infant neck floats have long been among the most concerning product categories in the aquatic marketplace,” said Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman. “These mandatory standards reduce some of the known risks associated with this product category, but they do not eliminate them. Accordingly, the Commission reiterates its longstanding warnings to families about the unique drowning hazards these products present. No flotation product can substitute for constant adult supervision.”
Even partial slip-throughs can be fatal, and drowning can be quick and silent, often occurring in seconds. While using neck floats, CPSC advises caregivers to:

Always stay within arm’s reach of the child to keep their mouth above the water.
Follow the age and weight limits stated on the product.
For products with inflatable components, follow the manufacturer’s guidance to properly inflate the product and verify that there are no leaks every time it is used.

Visit CPSC’s Pool Safely website for more information to keep your family safe in and around water.