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 »
Category: Product Standards
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 »
In the News: June 5, 2017
Kawasaki Agrees to Pay $5.2 Million Civil Penalty, Maintain Compliance Program for Failure to Report Defective ROVs and Misrepresentation June 2, 2017, cpsc.gov The penalty settles charges that Kawasaki failed to immediately report to CPSC that its 2012-2016 model year more »
In the News: May 29, 2017
2017’s Dangerous Toy Craze Unfolding: Fidget Spinners >Fidget spinners being investigated by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission May 26, 2017, click2houston.com They’re the latest craze, but now fidget spinners are at the center of an investigation by the U.S. Consumer Product more »
In the News: May 22, 2017
I-Team: As bounce houses grow in popularity, safety regulations haven’t kept up May 16, 2017, nbcnewyork.com Amid increasing concerns over the safety of children’s bounce houses and calls for regulation, a media group reports that a critical New York State more »
In the News: May 15, 2017
Company maintains light’s safety despite growing reports of fires May 10, 2017, Fox8 News The number of local reports of the Ever Brite solar-powered LED light spontaneously catching fire is growing, while the company behind the product maintains that it more »
In the News: May 8, 2017
Following fatal house fire, CPSC warns consumers to stop using LaZ Board hoverboards May 1, 2017, cpsc.gov The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to immediately stop using LayZ Board self-balancing scooters (known as hoverboards). CPSC has more »
In the News: May 1, 2017
CPSC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: The Commission by a vote of 3-2 approved Publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for a Safety Standard Addressing Blade Contact Injuries on Table Saws. Commissioner Statements: Acting-Chair Ann Marie Buerkle (for the minority): more »
In the News: April 24, 2017
California Proposition 65’s increase in settlements on phthalates in certain consumer products April 17, 2017, military-technologies.net In recent months, there has been an increase in the number of California Proposition 65 settlements concerning phthalates in consumer products. These settlements require more »
In the News: April 17, 2017
Viking range agrees to pay $4.65 million civil penalty for failure to report defective gas ranges April 13, 2017, msnewsnow.com The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Viking Range, LLC, of Greenwood, Mississippi, and Viking’s parent firm, The more »
