Month: October 2021

In the News: November 1, 2021

Gree Appliance Companies Charged With Failure To Report Dangerous Dehumidifiers And Agrees To $91 Million Resolution October 29, 2021, Department of Justice, Justice News A Chinese appliance manufacturer and two of its subsidiaries have agreed to resolve criminal charges for more »

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In the News: October 25, 2021

Couple Sues Stroller Company After Death Of 1-Year-Old Daughter October 22, 2021, Springfield News Leader A Republic, MO couple is suing Baby Trend, Inc. — the makers of the Sit N’ Stand stroller — after they say their 14-month-old daughter, more »

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In the News: October 18, 2021

Family Grieves After 1-Yr-Old Strangles In Window Blind Cord October 4, 2021, ABC News 4 Christopher Elkins was playing with his sister. “The father went out of the room to switch laundry,” said his aunt. “And when he came back more »

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In the News: October 11, 2021

Alexander Hoehn-Saric Confirmed As New CPSC Chair October 8, 2021, National Law Review Alexander Hoehn-Saric, nominated by President Biden for both a seat on the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the chairmanship of that body, was confirmed by the Senate more »

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In the News: October 4, 2021

E-scooter, E-Bike And Hoverboard Injuries Up 70% During The Past 4 Years September 30, 2021, cpsc.gov Advance data from a soon-to-be-released CPSC report on hazard patterns associated with micromobility products says injuries and deaths continue to rise. There were more more »

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