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 »
Category: Product Standards
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 »
In the News: December 22, 2014
CPSC Proposes Rule to Ban Phthalates December 18, 2014, Regulatory Alert Chart outlines action focused on childcare articles containing specified phthalates under CPSIA. Generally follows recommendations of CHAP report. New York State: County presence grows in chemicals regulatory enforcement December more »
In the News: December 15, 2014
CPSC Imposes Record High Civil Penalties in 2014: $12.2 Million December 4, 2014, Lexicology.com October $4.3 million penalty is largest in agency’s history. Compliance programs required of many companies penalized, adding additional reporting requirements. ACCC Appeals Hair Straightening Product Judgment more »
In the News: December 8, 2014
Graco Baby Seat Recall May Have Been Improperly Delayed; NHTSA Investigates December 2, 2014, Aboutlawsuits.com Feds announce investigation on “whether Graco followed guidelines for reporting potentially defective motor vehicle equipment.” Company refused recall in 2012 despite 6,000 complaints on seat more »
In the News: December 1, 2014
Shifting Obligations – Developments in California Products and Chemical Law November 19, 2014, Lexicology with Association of Corporate Counsel Sweeping changes to California’s Proposition 65 warning regulations on the horizon. More ambiguous “safe harbor” provision; seen as giving “little guidance more »
In the News: November 24, 2014
Toys Lead EU in Recalls and Notifications November 20, 2014, International Supermarket News New survey shows impact of recent EU legislation cited for increased scrutiny of toy industry. Amendments and updates to EU Toy Directive challenge company compliance programs Packaging more »
In the News: November 17, 2014
Laundry Detergent Pods a Serious Poisoning Risk in Children November 10, 2014, Pediatrics New Pediatrics study urges parent and caregiver awareness on safe storage and handling. National Poison Data System shows over 17,000 children under 6 exposed to chemicals in more »
In the News: November 10, 2014
Williams-Sonoma Settles Claims with CPSC Over Pottery Barn Kids Roman Shades October 30, 2014, New York Times The company “knowingly failed” to report a hazardous product according to the CPSC which levied a $700,000 penalty. Last year, the retailer agreed more »
In the News: November 3, 2014
Baja and One World Technologies Agree to $4.3 Million Civil Penalty, Internal Compliance Improvements for Failure to Report Defective Minibikes and Go-Carts October 28, 2014, Reuters Largest-ever civil penalty levied by agency. CPSC charges minibike company with failure to report more »
