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 »
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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 »
In the News: January 26, 2015
Infant Risks from Curtains, Blinds and Shades to be Addressed by CPSC January 19, 2015, AboutLawsuits.com Agency developing mandatory standards for corded window coverings, as incidents of at least 184 deaths and over 100 injuries reported between 1996-2012. Albany County, more »
In the News: January 19, 2015
Proposed Rule: Prohibition of Children’s Toys and Child Care Articles Containing Specified Phthalates January, 2015, cpsc.gov This discussion paper by the CPSC explains the framework for rulemaking to expand the list of permanently banned phthalates for children toys and child more »
In the News: January 12, 2015
Folding Bench’s Deadly Fall in New Milford Puts School Districts on Alert January 8, 2015, NorthJersey.com In-wall units tied to fatal accident for 7 year-old. Dislodged bench had struck youth; district meets with manufacturer for safety discussions. Honda Fined Record more »
In the News: January 5, 2015
Soaring Numbers of Safety Incidents and Costly Worker Claims in Public Schools December 30, 2014, News.com.au 4,000 safety incidents in 4 months hit Australia public schools; claims jump 18% to $29.5 million in same period. Fiskars Agrees to Pay $2.6 more »
