Will federal safety panel ban toxic flame-retardants in household products? September 20, 2017, Chicago Tribune The Consumer Product Safety Commission plans to vote on a petition that would ban chemically related flame-retardants, known as organohalogens, from children’s products, furniture, mattresses and household more »
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In the News: August 21, 2017
The Spotlight on Fidget Spinners: >The Rise of the Fidget Spinner and the Fall of the Well-Managed Fad August 15, 2017, The New York Times This spring, when Christine Osborne started getting phone calls about a new playground must-have — the more »
In the News: August 14, 2017
CPSC warns public on fidget spinner risks August 10, 2017, cpsc.gov As the Consumer Product Safety Commission investigates some reported incidents associated with the popular product, Chairman-designate Ann Marie Buerkle warns fidget spinner users or potential buyers to take precautions. more »
In the News: July 24, 2017
What’s happening at the Consumer Product Safety Commission? July 14, 2017, National Law Review (Keller and Heckman LLP) Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle reports on status of activities at the agency as the Commission has approved its FY 2017 Mid-Year more »
In the News: July 10, 2017
MIXED REVIEW ON FIDGET SPINNER STATUS >Fidget spinner catches on fire July 7, 2017, wkrg-tv Fidget spinners are everywhere but are they a fire hazard? A family in Gardendale, Alabama says their fidget spinner burst into flames after being put more »
In the News: July 3, 2017
Growing Fidget Spinners Risk to Children >Move over hoverboards — electric fidget spinners are the latest toy to start exploding June 29, 2017, Sacramento Bee The fidget spinner craze that has swept through the U.S. in recent months has reached more »
In the News: June 26, 2017
Liquid Laundry Detergent Pods Pose Lethal Risk for Adults With Dementia June 15, 2017, Consumer Reports A new report from Consumer Reports says that eight deaths related to ingesting liquid laundry packets in the U.S. took place between 2012 and more »
In the News: June 19, 2017
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 »
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: 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 »
