New CPSC Chair Tells ICPHSO Conference “Failure To Report Will Not Be Tolerated”
February 16, 2022, Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
Chairman Hoehn-Saric discussed the agency’s ongoing work in addressing certain hazards, old and new, including, clothing storage units; cribs; magnet sets; window coverings; adult portable bed rails; portable fuel containers; infant products; and batteries. He remarked that the CPSC will use its authority to the fullest and to keep Americans safe and that failing to report to the agency [pursuant to Section 15(b) of the CPSA] “will not be tolerated.”
Pair Of Websites Provides Consumers Vital Product Recall And Complaint Information
February 14, 2022, WTVG Action News Toledo
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issues hundreds of safety recalls each year. It’s possible you have a recalled product in your home and don’t even know it. There are two websites you can use to find out whether something you just bought, or have owned for years, has either been recalled or reported as potentially dangerous.
How To Interrupt Someone’s Workday — Without Annoying Them
February 22, 2022, Harvard Business Review
Interruptions are a fact of life — but do they have to be unpleasant? A recent study found that 31% of workplace interruptions are actually experienced positively and offers six strategies to help anyone become a better (that is, less annoying) interrupter.
Etsy Reminds Sellers Of Product Safety Compliance
February 14, 2022, eCommerce bytes
Etsy recently reminded sellers that they are ultimately responsible for the safety and compliance of their products, and it provided information and resources to help sellers comply with legal requirements. Etsy focused on product safety requirements for art materials and craft supplies, but its post serves as a reminder to all sellers on all platforms to stay up-to-date on local, state, and federal laws, especially around product safety, which sellers may not routinely think about.
Amazon’s New Distributor Status Means Safety ‘Headache’ Ahead
February 15, 2022, Bloomberg Law
Amazon.com Inc. is a “distributor” of many products sold on its web marketplace, responsible for reporting safety hazards and recalling dangerous products, a federal agency judge ruled. This determination that may forecast major financial and logistical obligations for it and other e-commerce companies.
Furniture Industry Groups Request Comment Extension On Proposed Stability Standard
February 15, 2022, Furniture Today
The American Home Furnishings Alliance and the Home Furnishings Association have requested an extension of the comment period on the proposed safety standard for clothes storage furniture. They want more information to be able to give a meaningful response.
Firefighters File Multiple Lawsuits Over PFAS In Gear, Foam
February 16, 2022, Bloomberg Law
A group of 19 firefighters in Massachusetts and New York allege in two separate lawsuits that 3M and 23 other companies knowingly made and sold products containing “forever chemicals” that placed the plaintiffs’ health at risk. The case is the latest in a growing number of lawsuits from firefighters’ attorneys citing concerns that the chemicals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, found in their protective jackets, pants, and other gear and specialized firefighting foam increase their risk of cancer, liver damage and a host of other illnesses.
Senate Online Safety Bill Gives Children More Control Over Social Media
February 16, 2022, Yahoo Finance
Concerned about child safety, Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal have introduced the Kids Online Safety Act. It gives kids more control over their safety on social media and sets stricter guidelines for the companies in question.
Dangerous Toys Seized At UK Port
February 15, 2022, KCC Media Hub
Businesses bringing toys into the UK are being warned to check that those goods meet strict safety standards so young children are not put at serious risk – and importers don’t get a penalty for bringing unsafe products into the country.
Three-Quarters Of UK Parents Let Children Ride E-Scooters In The Street Despite Ban
February 17, 2022, Birmingham Live
A new survey, by personal injury experts Hodge, Jones and Allen, has found 85 % of parents who have bought one are happy for their child to use scooters in public areas and 75% on the street. And, 38% don’t ensure their child wears a helmet.
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