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In the News: February 8, 2021

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. more »

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In the News: February 1, 2021

Ikea Implements Tip-Over Awareness Sales Requirement January 28, 2021, Furniture Today Home furnishings retail giant Ikea has announced new sales protocols for its U.S. stores, designed to alert consumers of the need for wall attachment on chests of drawers and more »

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In the News: January 25, 2021

Ethics In The Biden White House: A Chance For A New Beginning January 20, 2021, Bloomberg Law Restoring ethics in the White House is a big task ahead, and President Biden’s selection of new White House Counsel Dana Remus is more »

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In the News: January 18, 2021

McDonald’s Vows To Stop Using Harmful Chemicals In Packaging January 13, 2021, Miami Herald In a victory for health and environmental advocates, the world’s largest fast-food chain promised to stop using potentially harmful chemicals in packaging. McDonald’s will remove all more »

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In the News: January 11, 2021

Fire Extinguisher Maker Ordered To Pay $12 Million penalty January 4, 2021, Justice Department News A federal judge ordered Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc. to pay a $12 million civil penalty in connection with allegations that the company failed to more »

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In the News: January 5, 2021

Mom Turns Tragedy Into Passage Of Burn Victim Bill December 26, 2020, The Press Democrat The Sonoma woman led the campaign to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to write new rules for manufacturers of portable fuel containers to ensure more »

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In the News: December 28, 2020

Congress Seeks Action After Investigative Report On Toys December 22, 2020, USA Today Congress is demanding the federal government increase inspections of toys and consumer products entering U.S. ports and assess what hazards may have slipped in during a safety more »

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In the News: December 21, 2020

CPSC Approves First-Ever Home Elevator Safety Recall December 16,2020, Penn Patriot News According to an announcement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “Children can become trapped between the exterior landing (hoist way) and the interior elevator car door or more »

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In the News: December 14, 2020

Memo To Biden Transition Team Urges More Active CPSC December 110, 2020, National Law Review Seven industry groups penned a memo to the Biden Transition Team pushing for greater power for, and greater use of existing power, by the agency. more »

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In the News: December 7, 2020

CPSC Targets Adult Portable Bed Rail Industry Company-By-Company December 3, 2020, National Law Review The Agency is seemingly applying the same approach as with its efforts to address dresser tip-overs, namely its authority to request and even require recalls. Without more »

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