Category: Chemical Hazards

In the News: June 10, 2024

10th Circuit Court Upholds Denial Of Infant Lounger Maker’s Request For Injunction To Prevent CPSC’s Administrative ActionJune 5, 2024, Vital Law.comIn a case where a manufacturer of baby products sought a preliminary injunction to cease an administrative proceeding brought against more »

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In the News: June 4, 2024

Rare Recall: Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors Recalled Without Manufacturer ConsentMay 31, 2024, cpsc.govIn a rare occurrence, a hazardous product has been recalled through the Consumer Product Safety Commission without cooperation from the manufacturer. About 6,800 Chzhvan brand combination smoke and carbon monoxide more »

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In the News: May 27, 2024

Hoehn-Saric To AHFA Board: CPSC “Wants To Hold 3rd Party Sellers Accountable For The Products They Sell”May 23, 2024, Furniture TodayAlexander Hoehn-Saric was confirmed as chair of CPSC in October 2021. Since then, “things have moved to a much better more »

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In the News: May 13, 2024

Bipartisan Bill Aims To Ban Potentially Hazardous Water Beads Sold As Children’s ToysMay 9, 2024, NBC NewsA bipartisan bill, named “Esther’s Law”, was introduced in the U.S. Senate. It proposes a ban on the sale of water beads designed or more »

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In the News: April 6, 2024

First Sturdy Act Recall: Dressers Recalled For Violating Tipover StandardMay 2, 2024, Woodworking NetworkThe Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled the Mill Valley Junior, a six-drawer dresser that was sold exclusively at Rooms to Go. The recall was for violating a more »

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In the News: April 29, 2024

Amazon And Target Will Bar Sales Of Weighted Baby Sleep Sacks And Weighted Baby Swaddles Due To Safety ConcernsApril 25, 2024, Consumer ReportsAmazon has adopted a new policy for listings of weighted baby blankets, sleep sacks, and swaddles: They aren’t allowed. more »

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In the News: April 22, 2024

Commissioner Trumka: “CPSC Revamps Chronic Hazards Guidelines, Making It Easier To Protect You From Toxic Chemicals In Your Home”April 15, 2024, cpsc.govCommissioner Trumka: “The Commission unanimously approved new chronic hazard guidelines that improve the agency’s ability to protect you from more »

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In the News: April 15, 2024

China, US, EU Reach New Consensus On Cooperation On Consumer Product SafetyApril 11, 2024, State Information Office, Republic of ChinaChina, the United States and the European Union (EU) reached new consensus on deepening cooperation on consumer product safety, according to more »

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In the News: April 8,m 2024

Commissioners Feldman And Dziak: We Oppose The New “Value Of Statistical Life” MethodologyApril 3, 2024, cpsc.govThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has adopted a new cost-benefit methodology that needlessly places future Commission rulemakings in jeopardy.  CPSC will now calculate regulatory benefits more »

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In the News: April 1, 2024

Feds Now Investigating The Houston Drowning Death In Hotel PoolMarch 28, 2024, Click2Houston.comThe Consumer Product Safety Commission confirms they’ve launched a federal investigation into the drowning death of Aliyah Jaico at a Houston hotel pool. Investigators with the CPSC were at the more »

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