Lumber Liquidators Sued in California Over Formaldehyde Home Test Kits April 1, 2015, Insurance Journal Florida couple charge in Federal Court that unreliable test kits provided to consumers. Use of test kits at issue. CPSC agrees that use as recommended more »
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In the News: March 30, 2015
Federal Agency Investigating Safety of Lumber Liquidators’ Chinese-made Laminate Flooring March 25, 2015, Associated Press The CPSC announces an investigation into Chinese-made laminate flooring following a national TV Broadcast that raised concern over levels of formaldehyde. CPSC Chairman Eliot Kaye more »
In the News: March 23, 2015
Graco to Pay $10 Million for Delay in Recall of Defective Child Seats March 20, 2015, The New York Times The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said company would pay a $3 million fine and spend $7 million developing safety more »
In the News: March 16, 2015
Columbia Sportswear Awarded $3.3 Million in Lawsuit with Supplier Over Electronically Heated Jackets March 12, 2015, Associated Press Faulty components placed in wrist cuffs at core of award announced by federal judge. Hong Kong-based supplier filed no court documents or more »
In the News: March 9, 2015
MEDIA STORM: Lumber Liquidators Linked to Health and Safety Violations March 1, 2015, CBS 60 Minutes Chinese made laminate flooring produced in China shows high levels of formaldehyde and sets off media storm and focus on sourcing and remediation challenging more »
In the News: March 2, 2015
CPSC Trends: Fines, Imports, and Retailer Reporting are Issues to Watch March 2, 2015, Product Safety Letter Chairman Kaye tells product safety conclave of support for pushing penalties higher. Some companies see existing levels as “costs of doing business” rather more »
In the News: February 23, 2015
General Electric Agrees to $3.5 Million Civil Penalty, Internal Compliance Program for Failure to Report Defective Ranges and Dishwashers February 19, 2015, Reuters CPSC penalty for company’s receiving notice of a range defect in 2004, but not reporting it to more »
In the News: February 16, 2015
Senators Proposing Soap Poisoning Safety Legislation February 13, 2015, MyFoxOrlando Nearly 12,000 calls to poison control centers in 2014 for children age 5 and under ties to detergent packet incidents. Senators Nelson (D-FL) and Durbin (D-IL) file bill to authorize more »
In the News: February 9, 2015
Takata Airbag Repairs Lagging, As Recalled Vehicles Remain on US Roads January 28, 2015, Aboutlawsuits.com Manufacturer’s inability to complete all necessary repairs leaves millions of vehicle passengers at risk. Takota struggling with demands of 10 different auto makers. Industry Group more »
In the News: February 2, 2015
Ryobi Lawn Mower Lawsuit Results in $2.5M Verdict Over Explosion, Burn Injury January 26, 2015, AboutLawsuits.com Federal jury finds company was negligent by “failing to properly handle information” that would have informed consumer of “unreasonable risk of injury.” Claim against more »
