Generator Company To Pay $15.8 Million Fine Related To Defect That Caused Finger AmputationsMay 5, 2023, Penn LiveA Wisconsin company has agreed to pay a $15.8 million civil penalty related to charges that it failed to immediately report a defect more »
The FDA Appears To Expand Its Definition Of A “Medical Device” To Include CPSC-Regulated Infant Sleep ProductsApril 27, 2023, Retail & Consumer Products Law ObserverThe FDA authorized marketing of Happiest Baby’s SNOO Smart Sleeper, an over-the-counter infant sleep system intended more »
CPSC Adopts Final Consumer Product Safety Standard To Prevent Tip-Overs Of Dressers And Other Clothing Storage UnitsApril 19, 2023, Woodworking NetworkThe Consumer Product Safety Commission voted 3-1 to adopt ASTM International’s F2057-23 voluntary stability standard as the new mandatory safety more »
These School A/V Carts Have Killed At Least Three Kids And Are Being RecalledApril 13, 2023, CBS NewsThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has shared details of a recall by Luxor Workspaces of 84,700 of its Luxor A/V carts, some of more »
Justice Department Files Complaint Against Manufacturer Alleging Delay In Reporting Dangerous Awning CoversApril 6, 2023, Department of Justice NewsThe Justice Department and the Consumer Product Safety Commission jointly announced the filing of a complaint against SunSetter Products LP (SunSetter), alleging more »
President Biden Announces His Intent To Nominate Douglas Dziak As CPSC Commissioner March 27, 2023, The White HousePresident Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Douglas Dziak as a Member of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Dziak is currently Chief more »
Federal Officials Want To Repeal A Law That Delayed Warnings About Dangerous ProductsMarch 23, 2023, NBC NewsThe head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission wants Congress to repeal a provision in federal law that has prevented the agency from rapidly more »
Pfizer Working To Develop New Packaging For Migraine Drug Over Child Safety, Poisoning ConcernsMarch 17, 2023, ReutersPfizer Inc said it was working on a new child-proof packaging for its migraine drug, Nurtec ODT, after safety concerns led to a recall alert more »
You Can Soon Tell The Government What You Think About Gas Stoves As It Weighs Whether To Regulate ThemMarch 1, 2023, FortuneThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has voted to seek public input on gas stoves, a potential first step in more »
In the News: February 20, 2023 United In Resistance: Furniture Industry Execs React To CPSC Tip-Over RuleFebruary 14, 2023, Furniture TodayLast October, the Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to approve a new furniture stability standard that has since created a firestorm in more »
