Williams-Sonoma Settles Claims with CPSC Over Pottery Barn Kids Roman Shades
October 30, 2014, New York Times
The company “knowingly failed” to report a hazardous product according to the CPSC which levied a $700,000 penalty. Last year, the retailer agreed to pay nearly $1 million for failure to report defective wooden hammock stands, the commission said. As part of that penalty, the company agreed to install a new compliance program for product safety.
American Cleaning Institute Conducts Survey Focused on Liquid Laundry Packets and Children’s Safety
November 3, 2014, Reuters
Survey reveals low consumer awareness of risks and proper safeguards. Only 34% of respondents report storage of packets in secure cabinets.
Beko Pleads Guilty to Safety Risk Charges
November 3, 2014, ITV News
Company pleads guilty and is fined for 23 charges on failure to report as required by General Product Safety Regulations. Certain oven and grill models produced before 2009 need a modification to the grill door seal when converted to LPG. Suit brought in UK by Herfordshire Trading Standards.
Quality Chief Leaves FCA Amid Recalls, Poor Reliability
October 29, The Detroit News
Automaker replaces chief quality officer with two people. News follows poor ranking in reliability and NHTSA investigation into 4.9 million Chrysler vehicles built between 2007 and 20014.
Inside a Recall: Farmers recalled two products in two days.
November 1, 2014, GMT Stuff
Two recalls in 2 days at New Zealand retailer are sparked by customer complaints. Voluntary action is part of that country’s product safety regime that relies largely on enterprise self-regulation.
World’s First Guide on Traceability Advances Supply Chain Sustainability
April 17, 2014, GMT Eco-Business
UN Global Compact cites supply chain growth and complexity as critical issues that publication helps address. Called the A Guide to Traceability: A Practical Approach to Advance Sustainability in Global Supply Chains, the document offers case studies on products applicable across companies and industries.
AAFA Signs China Partnership
November 5, 2014, Knitting Trade Journal
Apparel and footwear group signs an MOU with a Chinese trade organization aimed at getting more insight into the Chinese textile industry.
