Month: February 2019

In the News: February 25, 2019

CPSC launches landmark smoke and carbon monoxide alarm survey nationwide February 14, 2019, cpsc.gov The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is launching a landmark survey of smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm usage in consumers’ homes across the United States.  more »

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In the News: February 18, 2019

Safety concerns prompt NJ lawmakers to mull sales ban on baby walkers February 14, 2019, NJ Spotlight In New Jersey, a Senate panel approved legislation that would prohibit anyone from selling infant walkers in the state, a policy enacted by Canada more »

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In the News: February 11, 2019

Samsung Settles Class-Action Lawsuit Over ‘Exploding’ Washing Machines February 8, 2019, Consumer Reports Samsung recalled about 2.8 million top-loading washers in late 2016, and now the manufacturer and three major retailers that sold these washers have agreed to a preliminary settlement of more »

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In the News: February 4, 2019

How the CPSC may recover from the shutdown February 1, 2019, National Law Review (Schiff & Hardin) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has been reopened for a week – possibly a third of the window between government shutdowns more »

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