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William Wallace

@wwconsumer.bsky.social

Safe roads, safe homes, safe people, safe communities. Director of safety advocacy for @consumerreports.org. Views are my own.

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William Wallace@wwconsumer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

@consumerreports.org has identified nearly 400 glass-shattering incident reports involving range ovens. We're calling on @cpsc.gov to investigate potential safety defects, and urging manufacturers to tell customers what steps they’re taking to make it right. www.consumerreports.org/product-safe...

Shattered Glass in Range Oven Doors Sparks Hundreds of CPSC Complaints - Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports has identified nearly 400 reports to the CPSC in recent months about oven door glass in ranges shattering spontaneously.

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Consumer Reports@consumerreports.org · 6mo ago

Are top digital marketplaces such as Amazon, Target, Temu, and Walmart doing enough to keep consumers safe and informed? Consumer Reports analyzed over 100 baby product listings on these platforms and found significant differences.

Why Third-Party Sellers Online Can Make Shopping for Baby Gear So Confusing—and Potentially Risky - Consumer Reports

CR analyzed over 100 Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Temu baby product shopping pages for safety and found significant differences.

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William Wallace@wwconsumer.bsky.social · 6mo ago

@consumerreports.org evaluated Amazon, Target, Temu, and Walmart's marketplaces to see whether parents could easily identify potentially unsafe baby products, find out who is selling them, and access safety and recall information. The results are in ⬇️ www.consumerreports.org/product-safe...

Why Third-Party Sellers Online Can Make Shopping for Baby Gear So Confusing—and Potentially Risky - Consumer Reports

CR analyzed over 100 Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Temu baby product shopping pages for safety and found significant differences.

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William Wallace@wwconsumer.bsky.social · 6mo ago

New from @consumerreports.org: CR’s new safety verdict condenses a comprehensive view of car safety into a single rating: Basic, Better, Best. The score includes CR’s evaluations, @iihs-hldi.bsky.social test results, and whether proven safety tech is standard. www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-saf...

Find the Safest New Car Using Consumer Reports' Safety Verdict - Consumer Reports

The new Consumer Reports safety verdict highlights the safest new cars and gives you an easy way to know which vehicles will protect you best.

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William Wallace@wwconsumer.bsky.social · 7mo ago

CR endorses the SAFE Exit Act by @robinkelly.house.gov. “Fortunately, this problem has a solution: Every car should be required to have intuitive, accessible, and easy-to-find manual releases that work even when power fails.” –Cooper Lohr, @consumerreports.org www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-saf...

Proposed Law Takes Aim at Unsafe Electronic Car Door Handles - Consumer Reports

The SAFE Exit Act follows an investigation into Tesla's electronic door handles; the law requires a manual fail-safe and a way for first responders to get in.

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Phil Radford@philradford.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Good to see @cpsc.gov working to help families stay safe during the federal shutdown and as the government reopened. We appreciate Chairman Feldman’s commitment to safety recalls for hazardous products and public warnings when a company isn’t taking action fast enough. www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026...

Zippee Silicone Activity Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking; Violates Mandatory Standard for Toys; Imported by Mobi Games

Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately, take it away from children and contact Mobi Games to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to register their product online by first ...

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Lauren Kirchner@lkirchner.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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/...

‘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.

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William Wallace@wwconsumer.bsky.social · last yr.

"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...

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…

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Consumer Reports@consumerreports.org · last yr.

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.

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…

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Lauren Kirchner@lkirchner.bsky.social · last yr.

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:

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.

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National Consumers League@nationalconsumers.bsky.social · last yr.

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 - 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...

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Consumer Federation of America@consumerfed.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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...

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William Wallace@wwconsumer.bsky.social · last yr.

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.

Greg Greene (he/him/his)@greene.haus · last yr.

"'This is the first time in modern history that the White House has removed a board member,' said Jeff Guzzetti [a] former FAA and NTSB investigator. … Brown was just over a year into his five-year term on the board." Ah, okay.

William Wallace@wwconsumer.bsky.social · last yr.

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...

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…

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Consumer Reports@consumerreports.org · last yr.

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)

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.

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Lauren Kirchner@lkirchner.bsky.social · last yr.

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...

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.

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Consumer Reports@consumerreports.org · last yr.

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.

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.

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Consumer Reports@consumerreports.org · last yr.

"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)

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.

usatoday.com

gigastacey@gigastacey.bsky.social · last yr.

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?

William Wallace@wwconsumer.bsky.social · last yr.

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

William Wallace@wwconsumer.bsky.social · last yr.

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

Betty Lin-Fisher@blinfisher.bsky.social · last yr.

The safety of Americans, especially children, is at risk with Trump proposal to eliminate the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, consumer advocates say. What does the CPSC do and why is it at risk? Read my @usatoday.com story. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

Consumer Reports@consumerreports.org · last yr.

“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

Protect Americans’ safety: Stand up for the CPSC!

Don’t let the White House eliminate our product safety agency

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National Consumers League@nationalconsumers.bsky.social · last yr.

Draft federal budget proposes to ELIMINATE the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This small agency with a big mission protects all Americans from dangerous household products. Protect the CPSC. It protects you and your family.

Consumer Reports@consumerreports.org · last yr.

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

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…

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