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Below are press releases issued by Kids and Car Safety, the leading expert in nontraffic dangers to children, pets and others. In addition to the press releases listed below, Kids and Car Safety regularly issues local and regional press releases in response to child injuries and deaths as we believe that this can be a teachable moment and an important time to bring awareness to prevention strategies. Kids and Car Safety believes a pre-emptive approach is necessary to help end these predictable and preventable tragedies. We encourage the media to proactively cover these vehicles related safety topics before tragedies occur. Please contact us so we can assist you in these efforts.

Year
Danger
Title
2001Other DangersKidsAndCars.org Warns Parents Not to Leave Children Unattended in or around Motor Vehicles
2003Other DangersPower Windows in American-made Automobiles Blamed for Children’s Deaths and Injuries Consumer Groups to Unveil National Campaign to Improve Power Window Safety and New Polling Data
2004Other DangersUSE OF CHILDREN DRIVING CORVETTE IN LATEST GM AD CAMPAIGN OUTRAGES AUTO SAFETY GROUPS WHO URGE ITS WITHDRAWAL
2005Hot CarsSafety Groups Lament Gaps In Projected Auto Fatalities
2005Other DangersLawmakers Must Keep Life-Saving Auto Safety Improvements in Highway Bill, Public Safety Groups, Survivor Advocates Say
2005Other DangersConsumer, Safety Groups Applaud Important Child-Car Safety Measures Approved in Today's Highway Bill Power window, backovers, data collection addressed in omnibus bill
2005Other DangersSENATOR CLINTON ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN AND AROUND VEHICLE
2006Other DangersFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Beth Weaver 301-814-4088 March 9, 2006 weaver_beth@comcast.net Child Safety Advocates Join Victims On Capitol Hill To Push For Passage of Tougher Laws To Keep Children Safe In And Around cars
2006Other DangersSafety Groups Win Decision to Make Power Windows Less Dangerous for Children, But Government Says “No” to Fail Safe Technology to Eliminate Problem
2006Other DangersSafety Groups Encouraged By Auto Industry-Government agreement to help end danger of runaway vehicles
2006Other DangersMotor Vehicle Dangers That Are An Easy Fix Continue to Kill and Injure Children
2006Other DangersLeader of KIDS AND CARS recognized by Safe Kids Kansas
2007BackoversChild Safety Advocates and Victims Join Senators Clinton and Sununu and Representatives Schakowsky and King to Demand Passage of Tougher Laws to Stop Deaths and Injuries of Children Due to Motor Vehicle Design Flaws Victims to Lobby on Eve of Senate Hearing on Child Safety Issues
2007BackoversSen. Stevens Co-Sponsors Legislation to Improve Child Safety Features in Automobiles
2007BackoversChild Safety Advocates and Consumer Groups Applaud Senate Committee Action Today to Stop Deaths and Injuries of Children Due to Motor Vehicle Design Flaws
2007Other DangersParents, Consumer and Safety Groups Applaud House Committee Action Today for Passing the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Act
2008BackoversParents, Consumer and Safety Groups Give a Standing Ovation to the Senate for passing the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act Today
2008BackoversCLINTON AND DINGELL HAIL FINAL PASSAGE OF KIDS AND CARS SAFETY LEGISLATION NOW ON ITS WAY TO BE SIGNED INTO LAW
2008Other DangersParents, Consumer and Safety Groups Give a Standing Ovation to the Senate for passing the Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act
2008BackoversClinton Hails Final Passage Of Kids And Cars Safety Legislation; Meets With Affected Ohio Family
2008BackoversSafe Guards Protecting Children in and Around Vehicles Becomes Law; Consumer and Safety Groups Applaud Congress, President
2008BackoversSununu honored for work on child vehicle safety act
2008Other DangersCONSUMER, SAFETY ADVOCATES JOIN WITH VICTIMS TO CELEBRATE NEW LAW PROTECTING CHILDREN IN AND AROUND MOTOR VEHICLES Awards Presented to Members of Congress for Leadership
2009Other DangersKidsAndCars.org Research Validated by Federal Government Report
2009Other DangersKidsAndCars.org calls for General Motor vehicles to be recalled and retrofitted with internal trunk releases
2009Other DangersNew Data Contests NHTSA Findings, Exposes Real Danger of Vehicle Power Windows
2011Other DangersKidsAndCars.org again demands that GM recall cars to retrofit with internal trunk releases Plea comes after 2 Indiana boys die in trunk of 2000 Malibu
2014Other DangersPCI Hosts Policy Briefing with NHTSA, IIHS, KidsandCars.Org, ITSA, and Progressive on Innovation and Auto Safety
2014Other DangersKidsAndCars.org Announces Partnership with American Gaming Association During Responsible Gaming Education Week
2014Other DangersKidsAndCars.org welcomes Alex Jacky, 8, as first Junior Advocate
2015Other DangersWorst Anti-Safety Highway Reauthorization Bill Slammed. Members of Congress, Safety and Consumer Advocates, and Crash Victims to Unveil Specific Changes to Fix It House and Senate negotiators must make critical changes to curb rising carnage on U.S. roadways
2017Other DangersFamilies Harmed by Deregulation Blast the Regulatory Accountability Act
2017Other DangersNew Study Released on Nontraffic Injuries and Fatalities in Young Children First of its kind study focuses on hidden threats to children in and around motor vehicles
2018Other DangersKidsAndCars.org Announces CellSlip, a NEW Safety Tool for Parents to Prevent Hot Car Tragedies and Reduce Distracted Driving
2018Other DangersGot grandkids? This holiday season give gifts to keep them safe
2020Other DangersThe Risks of COVID-19 In & Around Your Vehicle KidsAndCars.org urges drivers & passengers to take steps to prevent transmission of COVID-19
2020Other DangersClean & Sanitize Your Vehicle to Prevent COVID-19
2021Other DangersSenators Markey and Blumenthal Lead Reintroduction of Four Auto Safety Bills to Improve Recalls, Enhance Defect Reporting, Upgrade Seat Back Safety, and Prevent Distracted Driving
2022Other DangersMissouri ranked worst in the nation for roadway safety policies presents a significant opportunity for saving lives
2017Rear Seat Belt RemindersKidsAndCars.org and The Center for Auto Safety Sue Department of Transportation to Issue
2017PetsKidsAndCars.org announces alliance with Animal Care Organizations to save lives
2015Carbon MonoxideKeyless ignition-unintended consequences can be deadly
2018Carbon MonoxideDeaths of Louisville Father, Toddler Show Danger of Carbon Monoxide
2019Vehicle Submersion2 Children Die, 1 Survives After Left Alone in SUV that Rolled into Creek
2019Vehicle SubmersionEight children died in vehicle drownings over holiday weekend
2017Car TheftKidsAndCars.org praises news station KSHB for locating abducted toddler abandoned in stolen car
2021Car TheftAlarming Number of Cars Stolen with Kids Inside
2023Car TheftPregnant Mother's car stolen with child alone inside
2019Childproof Your Ride‘Childproof Your Ride’ Program Launched Today
2021Childproof Your RideKids and Car Safety ‘Childproof Your Ride’ Program Addresses #1 Killer of Children – Preventable Vehicle Accidents
2022Childproof Your RideLocal Child Safety Organizations Encourage a Safety Focused Halloween
2003BackoversHitchCAM & Kids And Cars Promote SUV/Child Safety Synergy at SEMA 2003
2006BackoversSafety advocates line up backing for technology law
2006Backovers2913 West 113 th Street Leawood KS 66211 (913) 327-0013 Fax (913) 327-0014 November 14, 2006 For Immediate Release Contact: Janette Fennell – 913-327-0013 Sally Greenberg – 202-462-6262 Jackie Gillan -202-408-1711 Government Vehicle Backover Report Confirms Urgent Need for Visibility Safety Standard
2006BackoversA FIVE SECOND WALK COULD SAVE A CHILD’S LIFE
2007BackoversCalifornia trauma teams unite to reduce child injuries and deaths due to vehicle backovers
2008BackoversParents, consumer and safety groups praise the Senate's unanimous passage today of H.R. 1216, an important child auto safety measure.
2018BackoversRearview cameras FINALLY become standard on ALL new vehicles
2008BackoversCONSUMER, SAFETY ADVOCATES JOIN WITH VICTIMS TO CELEBRATE NEW LAW PROTECTING CHILDREN IN AND AROUND MOTOR VEHICLES
2009Hot CarsKidsAndCars.org Research Validated by Federal Government Report New study confirms over 33 people die and 16,000 are injured every week due to nontraffic incidents
2009BackoversNo More Backing Blindly Children’s Lives to be Saved by Proposed Regulation Focused on Auto Backovers
2017Hot CarsNew Study Released on Nontraffic Injuries and Fatalities in Young Children
2012BackoversKidsAndCars.org says rulemaking delay on child backover deaths disappointing Department of Transportation was to issue rule by Feb. 29 on rear visibility for vehicles
2013BackoversFamilies of Children Killed in Car Backover Incidents and Safety Groups Urge Obama Administration to Take Action on Rearview Cameras in Cars
2014BackoversGovernment Finally Issues Rear Visibility Safety Rule for Vehicles, Will Save Lives After Years of Needless Delay
2009FrontoversNEWS RELEASE KidsAndCars.org http://www.kidsandcars.org/ Contact: Janette Fennell, 415-336-9279 or Janette@KidsAndCars.org KidsAndCars.org Research Validated by Federal Government Report New study confirms over 33 people die and 16,000 are injured every week due to nontraffic incidents
2017FrontoversFirst of its kind study focuses on hidden threats to children in and around motor vehicles
2022FrontoversKids and Car Safety Applauds U.S. Senator Blumenthal for Introducing the STOP Frontovers Act
2009Hot CarsCHILD AND ANIMAL PROTECTION GROUPS ISSUE WARNING AFTER TOTS ARE LEFT IN CAR
2009Hot CarsNew report undercounts statistics regarding children left behind in hot cars
2010Hot CarsFour month-old is 11th baby to die in Texas this year and 11th Heat- related Vehicular Death in August Nationwide.
2011Hot CarsKidsAndCars.org warns against leaving children in hot vehicles this summer In 2010 a record 49 children died of heat stroke in cars
2011Hot CarsKidsAndCars.org launches national safety awareness program for hospitals to educate new parents about heat stroke danger
2011Hot CarsKidsAndCars.org president to speak at July 26 event Washington, D.C., Roundtable Focuses on Preventing Child Deaths in Hot Cars
2011Hot CarsTexas Mom speaks out for the first time about son’s death in a hot car Expanded awareness campaigns needed to prevent child deaths in hot cars
2011Hot CarsFederal government steps up efforts to prevent child deaths in hot cars Press event dedicated to Georgia child Jurnee Ingram one-year after of her tragic death
2011Hot CarsParents recount heartbreaking incidents to help prevent hot car tragedies Federal government steps up efforts to eliminate child deaths in hot vehicles
2011Hot CarsMom tells about son’s death in car trunk to help prevent hot car tragedies Federal government steps up efforts to prevent child deaths in hot vehicles
2011Hot CarsMemory and Brain Expert Addresses Federal Government on “Forgotten Baby Syndrome” to help prevent hot car tragedies Federal government steps up efforts to prevent child deaths in hot vehicles
2012Hot Cars7 children in 4 states die in hot cars in 5‐day‐period, reports KidsAndCars.org
2012Hot CarsUpdate: Another child dies after being left in hot minivan
2012Hot CarsKidsAndCars.org founder speaks at NHTSA press conference Aug. 22 at Children's Mercy Hospital
2012Hot CarsThree more children have died of heat stroke after being unknowingly left in hot cars from Aug. 22‐25
2013Hot CarsMay 2013 nearly doubles average number of child heatstroke deaths in vehicles, 7 children die in hot cars in 4 states in 16-day period KidsAndCars.org offers life-saving tips as warm weather increases danger
2013Hot CarsKidsAndCars.org to mark Heat Stroke Prevention Day on July 31
2014Hot CarsKidsAndCars.org, Ray Ray's Pledge to promote National Heat Awareness Day May 23
2014Hot CarsKidsAndCars.org launches White House petition drive to prevent needless child deaths in hot vehicles
2014Hot CarsCENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER PARTNERS WITH KIDSANDCARS.ORG TO REMIND PARENTS TO LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK™
2014Hot CarsTake Precautions to Protect Children from Extreme Heat
2014Hot CarsStatement of Janette Fennell, President of KidsAndCars.org
2015Hot CarsKidsAndCars.org applauds Carrie Underwood for speaking out about her terrifying experience this weekend
2015Hot CarsParents send letter to NHTSA Administrator calling for ACTION on the Eve of National Heat Stroke Prevention and Awareness Day
2016Hot CarsParents urge action by automakers and U.S. DOT to protect every child in every vehicle
2016Hot CarsAnother baby died today on Heat Stroke Awareness Day; 11th tragedy this year
2016Hot CarsKidsAndCars.org applauds GM's new technology as an important step in avoiding child heatstroke deaths
2016Hot CarsNational Child Vehicular Heatstroke Prevention & Awareness Day on July 31 brings urgent call for technology solution
2016Hot CarsHOT CARS Act of 2016 Introduced Today Will Prevent Child Heatstroke Deaths by Getting Much-Needed Technology into Vehicles
2016Hot Cars44% Increase of Child Heatstroke Deaths in Cars Already this year, 36 children have died in hot cars compared to 25 children in 2015
2016Hot Cars48% Increase of Child Heatstroke Deaths in Cars Already this year, 37 children have died in hot cars compared to 25 children in 2015
2017Hot CarsNational Child Vehicular Heatstroke Awareness and Prevention Day is April 26
2017Hot CarsHOT CARS Act of 2017 Introduced Today Will Prevent Child Heatstroke Deaths by Getting Much-Needed Technology into Vehicles
2017Hot CarsParents and safety advocates urge action by U.S. DOT to prevent hot car tragedies
2017Hot CarsHOT CARS Act of 2017 Introduced Today in the U.S. Senate to Prevent Child Heatstroke Deaths in Cars
2017Hot CarsKidsAndCars.org is thrilled to announce that today the House of Representatives passed a bill containing our HOT CARS Act language to require technology that will help prevent children from dying of heatstroke in cars.
2017Hot CarsSafety Advocates Applaud Bipartisan Support for Technology to Prevent Hot Car Deaths
2018Hot CarsYesterday (2/28), a 1-year-old boy was left in his mother’s vehicle while she was at work at a salon in Miami, FL. The boy died from heatstroke.
2018Hot CarsKidsAndCars.org Urges Governor Coyler to Sign Hot Cars Bill
2018Hot CarsJoint Statement of Janette Fennell, President and Founder of KidsAndCars.org, and Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety On New Study Showing the Dangers of Hot Cars
2018Hot CarsChild Hot Car Deaths and the Russian Adoption Ban - New Documentary Explains this Unlikely Connection
2018Hot CarsFirst Day of Summer and Already 16 U.S. Children Have Died in Hot Cars
2018Hot Cars21 U.S. Children Have Died in Hot Cars in 2018 KidsAndCars.org urges parents to ‘Look Before You Lock’ and be extra vigilant during holiday changes in routine
2018Hot CarsHot Car Deaths on Track for Deadliest Year in U.S. History KidsAndCars.org pushes for technology, urges parents to ‘Look Before You Lock’ and keep cars locked at all times
2018Hot CarsNational Heatstroke Prevention Day, July 31 2018 on track to be one of the deadliest years in US history for child hot car deaths
2018Hot CarsPETA joins KidsAndCars.org to Urge Congress to Pass the HOT CARS Act to Save Children and Pets from Perishing in Hot Cars
2018Hot Cars2018 Officially the Worst Year Ever for Child Hot Car Deaths
2021Hot CarsVIDEO: Rep Schakowsky, Kids and Car Safety parent advocate, Jamie Dill, and other stakeholders discussing auto safety provisions in the Infrastructure bill
2021Hot CarsKids and Car Safety and Families Affected by Hot Car Deaths and Injuries Urge the Biden Administration to Act Quickly to Implement Overdue Child Protection Mandate in Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
2021Hot CarsJoint Statement on U.S. Senate’s Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
2021Hot CarsSafety, Consumer, and Public Health Groups, Transportation Officials, and Truck Crash, Hot Car Incident, Distracted Driving, Red Light Running and Seatback Failure Victims Respond to U.S. Senate’s Bip
2021Hot CarsKids and Car Safety Applauds Passage of the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684) by the U.S. House of Representatives
2021Hot CarsSchakowsky, Colleagues, Advocates Highlight INVEST In America Act Auto Safety Provisions
2021Hot Cars#HotCarsKill - Kids and Car Safety partnering with PETA to save lives
2021Hot CarsThe Hot Cars Act Introduced Today – Will Prevent Child Hot Car Deaths by Ensuring Available, Affordable Detection and Alert Technology in ALL New Vehicles
2021Hot CarsFirst Hot Car Death in 2021 Confirmed as we Approach National Heatstroke Prevention Day
2021Hot CarsStatement on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Decision Permitting In-Vehicle Sensors to Prevent ‘Hot Car’ Deaths
2021Hot CarsFCC PERMITS HOT-CAR SENSORS TO SAVE CHILDREN
2020Hot CarsMembers of Congress, Safety Advocates and Grieving Parents Call for Technology Solutions to End Hot Car Tragedies as Fatalities Continue
2020Hot CarsKidsAndCars.org Virtual Event - Demonstrating Technology that will Save Children’s Lives
2021Hot CarsDocumentary ‘Fatal Distraction’ featuring Kids and Car Safety tells the untold story of a murder trial following a hot car death
2022Hot CarsFather Serving Life Sentence Appeals in Georgia Supreme Court Next Week
2022Hot CarsMedia Advisory: Hot Car Technology Needed ASAP
2023Hot CarsMedia Advisory: Grieving Families Demand End to Hot Car Deaths
2023Hot CarsHot Car Regulation Needed ASAP, Enough is Enough
2023Hot CarsHarrowing Hot Car Tragedy Recounted in Mother’s Memoire
2023Hot Cars3 Children Died in Hot Cars Last Week
2014BackoversGive the gift of safety, recommends KidsAndCars.org; Child safety group teams with Operation Safe Road™to offer rearview cameras at discounted prices
2005Other DangersSenator Clinton, Child Safety Advocates Join To Help Families Protect Children In And Around Vehicles During the Holidays
2022Hot Cars3 Children Died Yesterday - Hot Car Occupant Detection Technology Could Have Saved their Lives
2022Hot Cars4 Children Die in Hot Cars in 1 week
2022Hot CarsHot car death murder conviction overturned by Georgia Supreme Court
2022Hot CarsKids and Car Safety Encourages Caution for Families as Temperatures Soar and Hot Car Deaths Continue
2022Hot CarsFather Recounts Horrific Mistake of Forgetting His Son in a Hot Car and the Child’s Miraculous Recovery in New Book
2022Hot CarsLeading up to National Heatstroke Prevention Day (May 1), Members of Congress, Safety Advocates and Families Affected by Hot Car Deaths Stress the Urgent Need for Effective Hot Car Technology
2022Hot CarsHot Car Technology Needed: Watch recording of 4/28/22 press event
2020Hot CarsPandemic Increases Risk of Children Dying in Hot Cars
2020Hot CarsStatement of Janette Fennell, President, KidsAndCars.org, on the Passage of the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) by the U.S. House of Representatives
2019Hot CarsGrieving Families Challenge GM to Fulfill its Promise of Adding Technology to Prevent Hot Car Deaths
2019Hot CarsKidsAndCars.org Pushes for Technology to Stop Hot Car Tragedies on National Heatstroke Prevention Day
2019Hot CarsStatement from Janette Fennell, president and founder of KidsAndCars.org, regarding the Bronx, New York Hot Car Tragedy:
2019Hot CarsHot Cars Act of 2019 Introduced in U.S. House Safety Advocates and Families Call Upon Congress to Swiftly Pass this Urgently Needed Legislation
2019Hot CarsInfant dies in van during a Washington DC press event focused on hot car deaths
2019Hot CarsKids and Cars, with congressional leaders, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety and families call for new legislation to prevent hot car deaths. Recorded live Kids and Car Safety
2019Hot CarsSummer Driving Dangers: Exploring Ways to Protect Drivers and Their Families
2019Hot CarsLast Year Reached a Record Number of Hot Car Deaths With Summer Approaching, Now is the Time for Congress to Require Lifesaving Rear Occupant Alert Technology
2019Hot CarsKidsAndCars.org president and parent advocate to testify before Congress on hot cars, frontovers and keyless ignition dangers
2019Hot CarsStronger Summertime Safeguards Are Needed
2019Hot CarsNew Pennsylvania Law Protects Good Samaritans from Liability When Rescuing a Person Trapped Inside a Hot Car
2019Hot CarsTomorrow is National Heatstroke Prevention Day 2018 the deadliest year in US history for child hot car deaths
2019Hot Cars10 Child Hot Car Deaths in 20 Days After 20 years of educating the public about hot cars, the number of children dying continues to rise
2019Hot CarsRepresentative Pallone to Call for Lifesaving Automotive Updates to Prevent Children from Dying from Heatstroke
2020Hot CarsLetter from parents affected by hot car incidents to Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Elaine Chao
2020Hot CarsVideo of Representative Jan Schakowsky’s remarks on the hot car issue
2020Hot CarsVideo of Senator Blumenthal reading excerpts from parent’s letter to the Senate Commerce Committee
2020Hot CarsLetter from parents affected by hot car incidents to Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Cantwell and Senator Blumenthal
2020Hot CarsVictim Families & KidsAndCars.org Push for Technology to Stop Hot Car Tragedies on National Heatstroke Prevention Day
2020Hot CarsJoint Statement: The Motor Vehicle Safety Title Advances Important Technology and Programs that will Save Lives, Reduce Injuries and Contain Crash Costs:Press Teleconference: The Motor Vehicle Safety Title to the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) announced on June 22, 2020 by the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce
2020Hot CarsTeleconference Audio Recording: (Press Teleconference: The Motor Vehicle Safety Title to the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) announced on June 22, 2020 by the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce)
2020Hot CarsNotable Quotes from June 23, 2020 Press Teleconference Urging Passage of the Motor Vehicle Safety Title as Part of the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2):Press Teleconference: The Motor Vehicle Safety Title to the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) announced on June 22, 2020 by the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce
2020Hot CarsRep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Safety and Consumer Advocates, and Family Members who Have Lost Loved Ones to Call for Passage of Lifesaving Motor Vehicle Safety Title in Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2): Press Teleconference: The Motor Vehicle Safety Title to the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) announced on June 22, 2020 by the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce
2019Hot CarsWorst October in History for Child Hot Car Tragedies KidsAndCars.org and grieving families urge the public to take action, contact members of Congress
2019Hot Cars8 Hot Car Tragedies in the last 15 Days… ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! KidsAndCars.org and grieving families call on automakers and Congress to act immediately
2019Hot CarsLetter that KidsAndCars.org sent to Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) this afternoon in response to the auto industry's weak voluntary agreement announced yesterday by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers.
2019Hot CarsStatement from KidsAndCars.org in response to automaker’s inadequate voluntary agreement to address hot car deaths
2019Hot CarsStatement of Janette Fennell, KidsAndCars.org, President and Founder, on the appalling number of children dying in hot cars last year
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