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In the News: March 6, 2017

Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle’s Speech at the 2017 International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization February 22, 2017, cpsc.gov The new CPSC leader shares her vision and mission for the CPSC in remarks delivered at the annual symposium of more »

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In the News: February 20, 2017

Agency Announcement: Ann Marie Buerkle elevated to serve as Acting Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission February 10, 2017, cpsc.gov A news release from the U.S, Consumer Product Safety Commission formally announced that Commissioner Ann Marie Buerkle was more »

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In the News: January 9, 2017

Mom of twins in toppled dresser scare: Learn from our close call January 4, 2017, Today/NBC A family who experienced a harrowing incident in which a dresser toppled on their twin toddler boys is hoping other parents can learn from more »

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In the News: December 26, 2016

          THE YEAR IN REVIEW…2016 January 20, 2016…CPSC investigating hoverboard companies (cpsc.gov) February 22, 2016…Federal agencies investigate safety of crumb rubber on playgrounds (Healthy Child) March 25, 2016…Gree agrees to pay record $15.45 million civil penalty, more »

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In the News: August 1, 2016

Complaints to CPSC over hoverboard refunds July 26, 2016, Consumerist As part of the recall of 500,000 hoverboards earlier this year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission encouraged a full refund by retailers to consumers wanting to return their products, more »

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In the News: May 2, 2016

Consumer groups want Ikea to recall dresser April 27, 2016, Palm Beach Post Four groups have urged the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to “take strong immediate action to better protect children from the tip-over hazard of certain Ikea Malm more »

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In the News: September 3, 2013

CPSC’s Attack On Corporate CEO More Dangerous Than Rare Earth Magnets? August 28, Forbes The controversy surrounding buckyballs and other high powered magnets has been raging for more than a year now.  Read about the concerns that some prominent product more »

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