Month: February 2024

In the News: February 26, 2024

CPSC Chair Hoehn-Saric Addresses Annual ICPHSO Product Safety ConferenceFebruary 20, 2024, CrowellChair Hoehn-Saric first set the stage by sharing some important data points. In 2023, the CPSC announced more than 300 product recalls; levied more than $52 million in civil more »

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In the News: February 19, 2024

U.S. Product Recalls Surge 11% In 2023 To Hit Seven-Year HighFebruary 15, 2024, SedgwickU.S. product recalls reached a seven-year high in 2023, increasing 11% from 2022 to 2023. According to Sedgwick brand protection’s 2024 State of the Nation Recall Index report, more »

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In the News: February 12, 2024

Perspective: Proposed Consumer Advocacy And Protection Act (CAP) Could Remove The Cap On Civil Penalties The CPSC Can ImposeFebruary 6, 2024, National Law ReviewOn January 25, 2024, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09), Ranking Member of the House Innovation, Data, and Commerce more »

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In the News: February 5, 2024 Should Amazon Be Responsible For Everything It Sells And Ships? A U.S. Agency May Soon DecideFebruary 1, 2024, MSNAmazon.com is facing a government order that could make it responsible for the safety of goods more »

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