CPSC Report Shows TV And Furniture Tip-Overs Kill Dozens Of Children Annually
February 4, 2021, Family Safety and Health
A new CPSC report says TV and furniture tip-over incidents kill approximately 45 children and injure more than 11,000 every year. Based on data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, the report shows that between 2000-2019 an estimated 451 children under 17 died in TV and furniture tip-overs.
NZXT Halts H1 Case Sales A Second Time Due To Fire Danger
February 2, 2021, PC World
NZXT halted sales of its H1 Xbox One-like case in December due to a “low probability occurrence” of a fire caused by screws connecting its PCIe riser cable to the case. But an investigation showed that the screws themselves aren’t the root problem.
How To Follow Up With Someone Who’s Not Getting Back To You
January 13, 2021, Harvard Business Review
Sending an email follow up can feel awkward — especially if you have to do it multiple times. But just because someone hasn’t responded to your initial request, it doesn’t mean their answer is “no.” Here are six tips to help you get the response you need.
First US Face Mask Standards. Are They Strict Enough?
February 4, 2021, CNN
Triggered by the pandemic, hundreds of new and untested face covering products flooded the marketplace with almost no oversight or regulation, making consumer masks the Wild West of personal protection equipment. That is set to change.
New Report Finds Toxic Heavy Metals In Popular Baby Foods
February 4, 2021, Washington Posts
A congressional report found many of the products made by the country’s largest commercial baby food manufacturers contain significant levels of toxic heavy metals which can endanger infant neurological development and the FDA failed to warn consumers of risk.
New Massachusetts Law Bans Certain Chemical Flame Retardants
February 3, 2021, wamc.org
Massachusetts now has a law that bans chemicals used as flame retardants in many consumer products, including bedding, furniture, children’s items, window treatments and carpeting that contain any of 11 chemicals that are used as flame retardants.
Ability To Use Proposition 65 Short-Form Warnings May Be Short Lived
February 3, 2021, JDSupra
The California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has proposed significant changes to the Prop 65 warning requirements that may impact businesses’ compliance strategy.
10 Expert-Approved Products To Help Babies Sleep Safely
February 2, 2021, Reviewed.com
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, adhering to proper sleep guidelines can minimize the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Unfortunately, another study warns that nearly two-thirds of parents don’t properly follow safe infant sleep practices.
The Doctor’s Itchy Underpants And Australia’s Consumer Protection Laws
February 3, 2021, ABC.net.au
While it sounds comical, the irritation in an Adelaide man’s pants in 1931 set an important legal precedent in many Commonwealth nations. The principles established still stand today and may even explain the tiny warnings on clothing tags suggesting you wash a garment before wearing it.
Canada-Wide Recall Issued For 15 Hand Sanitizers Due To ‘Health Risks’
February 4, 2021, Pique Magazine
Health Canada is advising Canadians that multiple hand sanitizers have been added to a growing recall list because they may pose health risks to consumers, The products are being recalled from the marketplace because they do not meet Health Canada’s requirements, and customers should stop using them immediately.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
