Analysis: The Impact Of Peter A. Feldman: CPSC’s New Acting Chairman
February 5, 2025, Husch Blackwell LLP (JD Supra)
Peter Feldman’s new role as Acting Chair signals a continued focus on enforcement efforts and adapting to evolving market challenges. We anticipate Mr. Feldman will focus on CPSC’s aggressive stance on e-commerce oversight, addressing product hazards that may be overlooked in online marketplaces. Additionally, we expect Mr. Feldman to maintain the agency’s current approach of using civil penalties and unilateral press releases to enforce compliance, signaling a continued commitment to robust consumer protection efforts. These developments will likely shape CPSC’s direction in the years ahead. Mr. Feldman also identified three key challenges for CPSC this year: (1) Modernizing CPSC’s Data Collection and Analysis Capabilities; (2) Addressing E-Commerce; and (3) Stakeholder Engagement.
EU Investigating Shein Over ‘Illegal’ Products
February 6, 2025, Yahoo!Finance
The EU told online fashion giant Shein to hand over information on risks linked to illegal products on its site, paving the way for a second probe into the Chinese-founded firm. The European Commission announced the request after confirming it was investigating the low-cost e-commerce platform for not abiding by the bloc’s consumer protection rules. “The Commission is requesting Shein to provide internal documents and more detailed information on risks linked to the presence of illegal content and goods on its marketplace,” it said. The EU’s regulator also asked for information on other issues, including the “transparency of its recommender systems” and protection of users’ personal data.
Theme of 2025 Directory
Compliance Plans: Reducing Company Risk And Building Credibility With Regulators
February 7, 2025, KRON TV 4 San Francisco
The 2025 ADK Product Safety and Recall Directory® has been made available to product safety professionals worldwide, as announced by its publisher, ADK Information Services, LLC. The theme for the 2025 directory is centered around compliance plans and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This edition highlights insights from 14 experienced product safety professionals, offering guidance on designing and implementing compliance plans for manufacturers, retailers, and importers. Since its inception in 2009, the ADK Product Safety & Recall Directory® has been published annually, with each edition focusing on a topic pertinent to the consumer product safety field.
Ten Signs Of A Toxic Boss — And How To Protect Yourself
February 6, 2025, Harvard Business Review
No one should be working for someone who doesn’t respect them, makes them feel undermined, or makes their work life hell. If you’re stuck working for a toxic boss, what can you do? While you cannot completely change a person or their behavior, there are things you can try within your sphere of control to manage a toxic boss and keep your mental well-being a priority. In this article, the author outlines the signs to watch out for to help you assess whether your boss is toxic, and offers strategies to try if you’re finding yourself in this impossibly difficult situation.
LG Is Sending Stickers To Buyers Of Recalled Stoves That Started 28 House Fires
February 6, 2025, MSN
LG has recalled 500,000 electric range stoves after the product was involved in at least 28 house fires. Customers who bought a recalled product can enter their model and serial numbers on the LG website. In return, they’ll receive a free sticker reminding them of the pre-existing safety features. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of LG Slide-In and Freestanding Electric Ranges after receiving “at least 86 reports of unintentional activation of the front-mounted knobs.”
Gov. Evers Proposes $145M PFAS Plan, Igniting Political Debate In Wisconsin
February 5, 2025, Fox1online.com
Gov. Tony Evers is trying to expand his safe drinking water initiative by including funding and measures to combat PFAS in his upcoming biennial budget. The governor discussed his plans during several visits across the state recently. But the proposal is not sitting well with everyone.
Statement Of Commissioner Richard Trumka On Stack-On Gun Safes
February 6, 2025, cpsc
Commissioner Trumka’s statement says, “183,000 Stack-On biometric gun safes may fail to secure firearms, allowing unauthorized access. Despite CPSC staff’s assessment, Stack-On refused an acceptable recall, leaving consumers responsible for addressing the hazard. This issue spans many models and manufacturers, with today marking the fifth wave of warnings or recalls.
Bipartisan E-Bike Safety Legislation Reintroduced In Congress
February 4, 2025, The Sun
U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Deb Fischer (R-NE), along with House Members Ritchie Torres (D-NY), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Nick Langworthy (R-NY) and Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) have reintroduced the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act. The bipartisan bill would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to publish a final consumer product safety standard for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and other micromobility devices. The bill is being reintroduced in response to increasing incidents of fires associated with lithium-ion batteries.
European Commission Announces Actions For Safe And Sustainable E-Commerce Imports
February 6, 2025, The European Sting
The Commission is taking action to tackle risks stemming from low-value imports sold via non-EU online retailers and marketplaces hosting non-EU traders. These actions are part of the Communication on E-Commerce: ‘A Comprehensive EU Toolbox for Safe and Sustainable E-commerce’, which the Commission is proposing. The Commission encourages actions, among others, in the areas of customs and trade, such as launching customs controls, consumer protection and the Digital Services and Digital Markets Acts.
Veteran Recovering From Surgery After Glass Shower Door Explodes
February 2, 2025, wwnytv.com
A military veteran is recovering after a glass shower door exploded in a rental home. Kevin Caple reported that he had just finished a hot shower when the glass shower door shattered. “I was opening the shower door, and it moved maybe about an inch or two. Right as it was moving, it exploded, and everything came down on me,” Caple stated. The veteran’s foot and hand were cut, prompting him to call for assistance. Caple is seeking answers regarding how and why the glass door shattered. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, from 2012 to 2016, there were an estimated 2,300 emergency department visits in the United States related to shattering glass shower doors. In 2018, a tempered glass safety alert was issued, outlining mandatory safety standards for glass used in showers, bathtub enclosures, doors, storm doors, and sliding doors.
