The Spotlight on Fidget Spinners: >The Rise of the Fidget Spinner and the Fall of the Well-Managed Fad August 15, 2017, The New York Times This spring, when Christine Osborne started getting phone calls about a new playground must-have — the more »
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In the News: August 14, 2017
CPSC warns public on fidget spinner risks August 10, 2017, cpsc.gov As the Consumer Product Safety Commission investigates some reported incidents associated with the popular product, Chairman-designate Ann Marie Buerkle warns fidget spinner users or potential buyers to take precautions. more »
In the News: August 7, 2017
Lumber Liquidators is profitable again after more than two years August 1, 2017, USA Today Shares of the flooring retailer spiked 32% recently after the company reported that it returned to profitability after more than two years of financial and more »
In the News: July 31, 2017
>President Trump nominates Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle as Permanent Chairman of the CPSC July 24, 2017, Mintz-Levin President Donald Trump officially announced his intent to nominate Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle to be the permanent Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. more »
In the News: July 24, 2017
What’s happening at the Consumer Product Safety Commission? July 14, 2017, National Law Review (Keller and Heckman LLP) Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle reports on status of activities at the agency as the Commission has approved its FY 2017 Mid-Year more »
In the News: July 10, 2017
MIXED REVIEW ON FIDGET SPINNER STATUS >Fidget spinner catches on fire July 7, 2017, wkrg-tv Fidget spinners are everywhere but are they a fire hazard? A family in Gardendale, Alabama says their fidget spinner burst into flames after being put more »
In the News: July 3, 2017
Growing Fidget Spinners Risk to Children >Move over hoverboards — electric fidget spinners are the latest toy to start exploding June 29, 2017, Sacramento Bee The fidget spinner craze that has swept through the U.S. in recent months has reached more »
In the News: June 26, 2017
Liquid Laundry Detergent Pods Pose Lethal Risk for Adults With Dementia June 15, 2017, Consumer Reports A new report from Consumer Reports says that eight deaths related to ingesting liquid laundry packets in the U.S. took place between 2012 and more »
In the News: June 19, 2017
Spinning out of control? Fidget spinner regulation and safety June 12, 2017, National Law Review (Schiff Hardin LLP) Predictably, fidget spinner manufacturers and distributors are feeling the heat of the spotlight, as reports emerge that children are hurting themselves with more »
In the News: June 12, 2017
More fidget spinner incidents as concerns spread Firefighter warning of fidget spinners after metal piece ends up in daughter’s stomach June 9, 2017, Fox59TV A new fad many kids have their hands on is prompting a warning from some firefighters. more »
