CPSC Commissioner. Consumer advocate. Outdoorsman. Woodworker. Father of 2 young product safety testers👷‍♂️ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌲 RTs, Follows, Likes ≠ Endorsements Product safety hazard? Report it on saferproducts.govhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3luqa52l6ls2uAbolishing independent agencies for partisan political aims is a big mistake. Consumers and kids will get hurt.24 Jul 2025 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3luqa52l6ls2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3ltpcf5hqkc2jThe Acting Chair’s delay on the Button Batteries Final Rule doesn’t just endanger children, it disrespects the parents and advocates who fought to make it happen.11 Jul 2025 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltpcf5hqkc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lti7mxza622xReal leaders listen to the needs of those they serve. @cpsc.gov does this during our annual priorities hearing. Why did the CPSC’s acting chair cancel it for the second time? https://www.cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/Commissioner/Richard-Trumka/Statement/Why-Is-the-Acting-Chair-Afraid-to-Hear-From-Consumers08 Jul 2025 21:11 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lti7mxza622xhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lstirm2ibc2qYour annual reminder that fireworks are awesome, but can be dangerous. Remember these safety essentials when you celebrate Independence Day this weekend 🎆🇺🇸 PART 1/230 Jun 2025 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lstirm2ibc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lsk34imrmk25Here’s the update: @cpsc.gov is back. PART 1/226 Jun 2025 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsk34imrmk25https://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lrjata4zg223I’m back, and ready to keep protecting the American public. PART ONE13 Jun 2025 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrjata4zg223https://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lposzh5efs2zThe law is clear. We’re going to win this case, so that we can get back to protecting American consumers. https://www.citizen.org/news/trump-firing-consumer-product-safety-commissioners-was-unlawful/21 May 2025 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lposzh5efs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lpjw4twahk2dWe were created to keep the public safe. Now, the 2 Commissioners left at @cpsc.gov are doing the exact opposite.19 May 2025 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpjw4twahk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lpjvdyscfs2dThey deleted my X account for speaking out against the illegal firings and for telling the truth about what’s happening inside of government. If they can censor me, they can censor you too. Follow @RichTrumkaJr on X and @Trumkacpsc everywhere else.19 May 2025 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpjvdyscfs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lp5s36mn3c2rToday SHOULD have been our priorities hearing—the day when YOU get to tell us what we should be focusing on as an agency. Instead, shortly after we were illegally fired, that hearing was canceled. Silencing the public’s voice in the government is an attack we cannot take lying down.14 May 2025 20:01 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp5s36mn3c2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lp2xntrw522rProducts aren’t just getting more expensive—they may also get more dangerous.13 May 2025 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp2xntrw522rhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3loydsdvdrk22Every day this illegal firing stands is another day Americans are put in even greater danger.12 May 2025 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3loydsdvdrk22https://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3loqj3aenbc26See you in court, Mr. President. PART ONE:09 May 2025 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3loqj3aenbc26https://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3loqix47ah226I was illegally fired for standing up for the American people.09 May 2025 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3loqix47ah226https://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3logzyx6rik2hSoft surfaces like infant pillows and loungers are unsafe for infant sleep. Today, @cpsc.gov is protecting babies from infant pillow suffocation with our new safety standard.05 May 2025 18:51 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3logzyx6rik2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lo73ji2bek2eListen to what consumer champions are saying about @cpsc.gov’s vital mission and the unprecedented threats we’re facing: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16YNWukzaT/?mibextid=WC7FNe02 May 2025 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo73ji2bek2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lo4iuxzifc25It’s only been a day since @cpsc.gov advanced a solution to address e-bike battery fires. If you own one of these bikes, learn how to get a replacement at cpsc.gov/recalls.01 May 2025 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo4iuxzifc25https://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lnzzzma45s25Voting to prevent deaths is one of the easiest parts of my job. Today, @cpsc.gov advanced a solution to save innocent Americans from tragedy by lithium-ion battery fires.30 Apr 2025 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnzzzma45s25https://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lno33xsx3c2aSafety is for every age 👷The kids had a blast touring the lab at @cpsc.gov’s #TakeYourKidToWorkDay. Big thanks to our amazing staff for putting this together.25 Apr 2025 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lno33xsx3c2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lnlh4t54wc2nMyth: "They wouldn't sell it if it wasn't safe." Fact: @cpsc.gov recalled over 150 million products last year for serious hazards. Just because you can buy it off store shelves does NOT mean that it's been tested for safety. Let's break it down: 🧵⬇️24 Apr 2025 19:32 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnlh4t54wc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lnikt3b4f22zWe are finally moving forward to solve the lithium-ion battery fire problem that has been wreaking havoc across the country. Read my full statement: https://cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/Commissioner/Richard-Trumka/Statement/CPSC-Set-to-Vote-on-Proposed-Solution-to-E-bike-Lithium-Ion-Battery-Fires23 Apr 2025 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnikt3b4f22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lnikp3mdik2oThe @cpsc.gov nursing pillows rule goes into effect today! https://cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/Commissioner/Richard-Trumka/Statement/CPSC-Saves-Babies-from-Nursing-Pillow-Risk-that-Kills-12-per-Year23 Apr 2025 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnikp3mdik2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lniiwkgixc2vBabies were dying in nursing pillows mainly because many of their designs made people think they were for sleep. @cpsc.gov's nursing pillows rule solves those problems TODAY. Read my full statement here: https://cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/Commissioner/Richard-Trumka/Statement/CPSC-Saves-Babies-from-Nursing-Pillow-Risk-that-Kills-12-per-Year23 Apr 2025 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lniiwkgixc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lmrxamyqfs2fCheck for potential choking hazards with this easy method you can do at home. #Easter #ChildSafety14 Apr 2025 16:11 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmrxamyqfs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lmd7geplf22cSee a dangerous baby product online? Step 1: Don’t buy it for your baby. Step 2: Report it to saferproducts.gov to protect other babies. Read my full statement here: https://cpsc.gov/About-CPSC/Commissioner/Richard-Trumka/Statement/Commissioner-Trumka-Urges-You-to-Beware-of-Dangerous-Baby-Products-Sold-Online-Report-them-to-Saferproductsgov08 Apr 2025 19:27 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmd7geplf22chttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3lmcmqoaqec2rThe DC cherry blossoms are beautiful this time of year.🌸08 Apr 2025 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmcmqoaqec2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/trumkacpsc.bsky.social/post/3llwfh6yt5k2zIf kids can get to unsecured button batteries, that’s a problem.03 Apr 2025 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:pgj4gyzdkfjohlfc2pmorodc/app.bsky.feed.post/3llwfh6yt5k2z