‘It’s Just a Nightmare.’ Despite tariff delay, toy makers are worried August 15, 2019, New York Times Toymakers breathed a little easier this week when President Trump announced plans to delay tariffs on many goods from China — but their more »
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In the News: August 13, 2019
After deadly wrecks, Atlanta bans electric scooters at night August 9, 2019, Fox17 Atlanta is banning electric scooters in the nighttime hours during what’s been a deadly summer for riders. The ban comes as cities across the nation struggle to more »
August 6, 2019
CPSC Acting Chair Ann Marie Buerkle: Safety Alert to Protect Children from a Deadly Gap between Doors of Home Elevators August 1, 2019, cpsc.gov Noting that “CPSC is aware of several tragic incidents in which children became entrapped between the more »
In the News: July 29, 2019
Chicago issues citations to 7 of 10 electric scooter companies July 23, 2019, NBC Chicago Citations have been issued to seven of 10 electric scooter companies participating in Chicago’s e-scooter pilot program for not following the rules, the city revealed. more »
In the News: July 22, 2019
Why e-scooter companies are getting serious about safety July 16, 2019, City Lab Lime, the micro mobility company that’s flooded the streets of more than 100 cities around the world with fleets of green-and-white electric scooters, launched a Public Policy more »
In the News: July 15, 2019
CPSC Warns Consumers in Tropical Storm Barry’s Path to Take Precautions When Using Portable Generators July 12, 2019, cpsc.gov Tropical Storm Barry could become the first hurricane of the season before its expected landfall in Louisiana Saturday morning. The U.S. more »
In the News: July 9, 2019
Los Angeles launches national data base sharing for e-scooters and bicycles July 4, 2019, The Fourth Revolution Los Angeles officials at the Department of Transportation announced earlier this month the creation of a new data-sharing organization designed to track electric more »
In the News: June 24, 2019
CPSC releases new mandatory standard to improve safety of high chairs June 19, 2019, cpsc.gov The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a new federal mandatory safety standard to make high chairs safer for both home and restaurant use. The new more »
In the News: June 17, 2019
More consumers are facing head injuries due to motorized scooters June 12, 2019, Consumer Affairs With more consumers finding themselves utilizing electric scooters, experts are noting a strong increase in head injuries. According to a recent study conducted by researchers more »
In the News: June 10, 2019
New CPSC report finds fatal child drownings are on the rise June 6, 2019, cpsc.gov A new report released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) highlights the need for continued vigilance in combatting drowning, which continues to be a public health crisis more »
