UL and the Muppets Team Up to Help Make the Holiday Season Safe and Bright
National Campaign Encourages Families to Commit a Minute to Safety Dr. Bunsen Honeydew learns about the importance of keeping a UL listed fire extinguisher handy. See Disney's The Muppets in theaters this Thanksgiving. NORTHBROOK, Ill. November 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Every minute, 17 children visit the ER due to unintentional injuries, a startling number that equates to an estimated 9.2 million injuries a year.¹ Household injuries are especially top of mind during the hectic months of November and December, with an estimated 230 people in the United States visiting emergency rooms each day as a result of holiday-related injuries. In response to these alarming statistics, UL, a global safety organization, is working with stars of Disney’s The Muppets, including Kermit the Frog, Swedish Chef, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant Beaker, on a national campaign – Commit a Minute to Safety. The campaign’s goal is to raise awareness of the importance of holiday safety and make sure pare...