CPSC Reaction to Consumer Misuse – Human Factors Design Process April 19, 2018, Retail Consumer Products Law (Crowell & Moring) Product liability suits and regulatory product defect enforcement actions associated with consumer foreseeable – and unforeseeable – misuse have become more »
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In the News: April 9, 2018
$27.25 Million Settlement: Polaris finalizes resolution with Consumer Product Safety Commission April 2, 2018, Business Wire Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced a $27.25 million settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that resolves two 2016 late-reporting claims. Additionally, more »
Acting Commissioner Ann Marie Buerkle: CPSC Update
Acting Chairmnn Ann Marie Buerkle: CPSC Agency Update (Feb. 7, 2018) Good afternoon. As we begin a new year, I want to thank all of you for your engagement with CPSC and provide an update regarding activities at the agency. more »
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In the News: December 4, 2017
Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle: Speaks out on the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Furniture Tipovers November 22, 2017, cpsc.gov The acting chairman voted in support of today’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking because “I believe the Commission would more »
In the News: May 8, 2017
Following fatal house fire, CPSC warns consumers to stop using LaZ Board hoverboards May 1, 2017, cpsc.gov The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to immediately stop using LayZ Board self-balancing scooters (known as hoverboards). CPSC has more »
In the News: May 1, 2017
CPSC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: The Commission by a vote of 3-2 approved Publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for a Safety Standard Addressing Blade Contact Injuries on Table Saws. Commissioner Statements: Acting-Chair Ann Marie Buerkle (for the minority): more »
In the News: November 7, 2016
Samsung recalls expanding to China after consumer and media complaints November 2, 2016, National Law Review (Keller and Heckman) Within weeks of the much-publicized Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone recall in North America, a social media and media outcry in China more »
In the News: May 9, 2016
Civil penalties across all federal agencies set to increase significantly by August, 2016 May 6, 2016, The National Law Review An adjustment for monetary penalties under various acts will be in effect as approved by Congress through the Bipartisan Budget more »
The Year in Safety…
2015 headlines from ADK’s Product Safety Network News CPSC proposes additional phthalate restrictions January 5, 2015, Lexology Proposal implements nearly all of CHAD recommendations. Rule would be one of the first federal actions regulating use of a chemical based on more »
In the News: December 14, 2015
U.S. safety regulators step up probe of hoverboards over fire risk December 10, 2015, NBC News The Consumer Product Safety Commission has received “at least 10” reports of hoverboard fires and that number is “increasing daily,” according to agency spokesman more »
