Boyle: CPSC To Propose Mandatory Requirements For Batteries For Micromobility ProductsOctober 17, 2023, Bicycle RetailerCPSC Commissioner Mary T. Boyle recently addressed the PeopleForBikes’ SHIFT’23 conference. She provided information on CPSC plans for micromobility device regulations. “I’m happy to announce we more »

U.S. Advances First Safety Requirements For Infant Rockers After Nearly A Dozen DeathsOctober 11, 2023, NBC NewsThe Consumer Product Safety Commission voted unanimously to move forward with the proposal developed by its staff, which was unveiled last month. The recommendations come more »

The Two Final Rules That Implement Reese’s LawOctober 4, 2023, Retail & Consumer Products Law ObserverIn March 2023, proposed safety standards were issued by the Consumer Products Safety Commission under Reese’s Law, a law aimed at protecting children 6 years more »

BJ’s Wholesale Club Agrees To Pay $9 Million Civil Penalty For Failure To Report Portable Air Conditioners Posing Burn And Fire Hazards; One Death ReportedSeptember 9, 2023, cpsc.govThe Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing that BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. of more »

CPSC Collecting Data On PFAS In Consumer ProductsSeptember 21, 2023, JD SupraThe Consumer Product Safety Commission is initiating a wide-ranging data collection effort on the use and presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. As detailed in more »

Pediatric Group Warns Parents About Major Safety Risk Of Magnets Found In Reusable Water BalloonsSeptember 5, 2023, MotherlyIf you were outside with your kids this summer, chances are that you encountered reusable water balloons. They’re environmentally friendly and they provide hours more »

Federal Commission Finalizes Ban Of Inclined Infant Sleepers, Crib BumpersAugust 30, 2023, Fox29 PhiladelphiaThe Consumer Product Safety Commission unanimously approved the last two steps to ensure inclined infant sleepers and crib bumpers are no longer sold in the U.S. because of potential harm. more »

Whirlpool Agrees To Pay $11.5 Million Civil Penalty For Failure To Immediately Report Glass Cooktops Posing Burn And Fire HazardsAugust 24, 2023, cpsc.govThe Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Whirlpool Corp., of Benton Harbor, Michigan, has agreed to pay an more »

CPSC Warns Consumers About Dehumidifier Fire Hazard; 1.56 Million More Units RecalledAugust 16, 2023, Consumer ReportsThe Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers of the risk of fire from dehumidifiers manufactured by Gree Electric. The warning covers 2.5 million dehumidifiers, more »