Safety Concerns Prompt Recall Of More Than 90,000 Hoverboards
May 19, 2022, NPR
The maker of the Hover-1 Superfly Hoverboard is urging owners to stop using the 2020 model of the device, saying it can keep moving even when its operator wants the hoverboard to remain still. This according to a Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice.
CPSC Warns Of Fall Risk From BabyRescue Rapid Evacuation Devices
May 20, 2022, CPSC.gov
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers about the dangers associated with BabyRescue Rapid Evacuation Devices. The CPSC urges consumers to immediately dispose of the products, sold by Safety International LLC, due to the risk the product will break during use, creating a serious fall hazard for children. Safety International agreed to a stop sale of these evacuation devices in December 2021, but the firm has not agreed to an acceptable recall.
Stop Rambling In Meetings — And Start Getting Your Message Across
May 20, 2022, Harvard Business Review
It’s important to share your point of view in meetings and it’s critical to know when and how. You don’t want to monopolize the discussion. In this piece, the author offers practical tips for sharing the floor to get your message across effectively.
California Has An Opportunity To Shape How The World Protects Children Online
May 19, 2022, Fortune
A proposed bill for an “Age-Appropriate Design Code” was recently approved by the Privacy Committee of the California Assembly 10-0 with one abstention. It closely tracks the U.K.’s Age-Appropriate Design Code that came into law six months ago. The U.K. Code is a paradigm shift in how we tackle tech’s problem with kids.
ACI To Congress: Ensure EPA Chemical Safety Office Has Necessary Funding
May 17, 2022, American Cleaning Institute
The American Cleaning Institute urged congressional leaders to ensure the Environmental Protection Agency Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention receives funding to ensure that new and safe cleaning products can reach consumers.
Opinion: Regulating PFAS And Other Chemicals In Packaging
May 19, 2022, PackagingDigest
The topic of chemical regulation in packaging has been on the radar of policymakers for decades. However, there has been a recent surge in awareness and activism on the safety and sustainability of chemicals in packaging and consumer products. A demand for safer alternatives has brought about new bills and laws that the packaging industry must understand.
Statement From President Biden On FTC Vote To Protect Children’s Privacy
May 19, 2022, The White House
In the State of the Union I said that it is time to strengthen privacy protections, ban targeted advertising to children and demand tech companies stop collecting personal data on our children. I want to commend the Federal Trade Commission for unanimously taking a big step in that direction today.
Lawmakers Close In On $25 Million For PFAS Remediation And New Regulations
May 18, 2022, Newsfromthestates.com
Of the nine bills this session that aimed to address PFAS contamination, three are still in play. One would put $25 million into a PFAS remediation fund, while the others would address how the chemicals are regulated in the air and before they enter wastewater treatment facilities.
Samsung Customers File Lawsuit Over Allegedly Faulty Refrigerators
May 18, 2022, CBS News
Electronics giant Samsung is facing a class-action lawsuit from customers who say some of the company’s refrigerators don’t keep their food cold enough. The lawsuit accuses Samsung of unjust enrichment, false advertising and consumer fraud.
NBDA To Host Webinar Series On E-Bike Battery Safety Best Practices
May 18, 2022, Cycling Industry News
The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) has invited all bike shops to attend a four-part SuperWebinar Special Report Series around e-bikes and retailer best practices on battery storage and safety. The series runs May through July 2022, and those interested can register via the links on the NBDA website. The webinar series is free for all to attend regardless of NBDA Membership.
E-Scooters To Remain In Cincinnati; Companies Given 90 Days To Address Complaints</strong>
May 17, 2022, WCPO 9
The city of Cincinnati is giving Bird and Lime 90 days to address several safety concerns, as it works to negotiate a new contract with both companies. If the companies do not address the issues, the council could vote to ban them from the city.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
