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Recent reports indicate a rise in pepper spray accidents and exposure cases, prompting calls for stricter regulations and public awareness. Authorities urge careful handling to prevent injuries and unintended harm.

Major product recalls have surged recently due to safety hazards and malfunctions, affecting millions of consumers worldwide. Companies are urgently addressing defects to prevent harm and restore trust.

Dozens of students and staff were injured after pepper spray was accidentally released at a New York school in 2025. Emergency responders quickly treated those affected, and the school is investigating the incident.

New York has set a maximum capsaicinoid limit of 1.33% in pepper spray, aiming to enhance public safety and regulate use. The regulation seeks to balance effective self-defense with minimizing health risks.

Dozens of students and staff were treated for respiratory distress after a pepper spray incident at College Point School. Authorities are investigating the cause as classes were briefly disrupted.

Authorities have heightened enforcement against unauthorized discharges in public areas, imposing strict legal penalties including fines and possible imprisonment to ensure public safety and compliance with local laws.

In 2025, two NYPD officers were pepper sprayed during an incident in Times Square. The suspect was promptly apprehended and charged. Authorities continue to investigate the event.

Public campaigns are intensifying calls for clearer product labels and stronger warnings to enhance consumer safety. Advocates stress the need for transparency to better inform purchasing decisions and prevent health risks.

The rising use of pepper spray for self-defense is prompting concerns about its unseen environmental consequences. Residues can harm urban wildlife and contaminate water sources, calling for further study and regulation.

The 2025 NY Assembly Bill A1838B updates youth and felony regulations, providing clearer guidelines for juvenile offenses and felony categorization to enhance legal consistency and protect young offenders.