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	September 28, 2009 Consumer Reports and partners launch school safety alert program This week, Consumer Reports is launching a major new initiative to deliver critical, time-sensitive information on recalled and unsafe products to the homes of millions of school-aged children. We've teamed up with the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the National School Boards Association (NSBA) to distribute Web-based safety alerts and recall notices on children's products including toys, food, furniture and clothing. [READ FULL ARTICLE] September 25, 2009 Video report: A crash test for the ages You might think that a muscular 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air could hold its own in a modern-day crash test because of its advantage in weight and size. But as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) proved on its 50th anniversary, that belief can be quickly crushed. [READ FULL ARTICLE] September 24, 2009 Don't take a tumble while performing fall maintenance With homeowners clambering up ladders to paint, clean gutters and perform other fall chores, the autumn months can be an especially dangerous time. [READ FULL ARTICLE] Cars September 29, 2009 Toyota owners: Check your floor mats We'd like to call attention to a post on our Cars blog that affects 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus owners. Toyota is asking the owners of seven Lexus and Toyota models to remove factory driver-side floor mats to prevent potential throttle "entrapment" that can equate to uncontrolled acceleration. [READ THE FULL STORY] Babies & Kids September 25, 2009 Tylenol recalls 21 types of children's liquid medication The maker of Tylenol is recalling 21 types of infants' and children's liquid Tylenol because it may be contaminated with bacteria. The affected lots were manufactured more than a year ago between April and June 2008. The full list of types and lots can be found on Tylenol's Web site. [READ THE FULL STORY] Safety September 30, 2009 FDA issues caution about safety alert pendants The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to those who wear safety alert pendants around their necks because they may pose a strangulation hazard. The agency says that at least four deaths have been attributed to the devices. [READ THE FULL STORY] October 2009 SAFETY BLOG Consumer Reports on Safety provides up-to-date reports of product safety hazards that can imperil you and your family. We cut through the ad hype, PR spin, and government rhetoric to give you unbiased insight and analysis of safety issues that are important to you. Our mission: To work for a safe marketplace and to empower all consumers to protect themselves from preventable injury and illness. [READ MORE] MORE SAFETY LINKS • How to report a problem product This e-mail was sent to you by ConsumerReports.org. To ensure our e-mails are delivered directly to your inbox, please add newsletters@email.consumerreports.org to your address book! Please note: This e-mail was sent from an automated address that cannot reply to incoming e-mail, including customer service inquiries. For faster service, simply choose the appropriate help topic. To manage your newsletter subscriptions, please click here. Copyright © 2001-2009 Consumers Union of U.S., Inc., 101 Truman Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10703