WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning about window safety to parents and caregivers.
In addition to keeping an eye on young children around windows, the CPSC recommended that "window guards" be installed.
According to the CPSC data, an average of eight children five years or younger die each year falling from a window. In addition, an estimated 3,300 children five and younger are treated each year in U.S. hospital emergency departments.
CPSC said these deaths and injuries frequently occur when kids push themselves against window screens or climb onto furniture located next to an open window.
"Window falls increase dramatically during the spring and summer months but they can be prevented," said Chrissy Cianflone, director of programs for Safe Kids USA. "It takes active supervision on the part of the parent or caregiver, and a device called a window guard. Screens are meant to keep bugs out, not kids in. Window guards are easy to install and have a release mechanism in the event of an emergency."
Read the Consumer Product Safety Commission's press release.
In addition to keeping an eye on young children around windows, the CPSC recommended that "window guards" be installed.
According to the CPSC data, an average of eight children five years or younger die each year falling from a window. In addition, an estimated 3,300 children five and younger are treated each year in U.S. hospital emergency departments.
CPSC said these deaths and injuries frequently occur when kids push themselves against window screens or climb onto furniture located next to an open window.
"Window falls increase dramatically during the spring and summer months but they can be prevented," said Chrissy Cianflone, director of programs for Safe Kids USA. "It takes active supervision on the part of the parent or caregiver, and a device called a window guard. Screens are meant to keep bugs out, not kids in. Window guards are easy to install and have a release mechanism in the event of an emergency."
Read the Consumer Product Safety Commission's press release.
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