CPSC advances rulemaking on crib bumpers to protect infants; Proposed rule would remove padded, pillow-like bumpers from the market March 26, 2020, cpsc.gov In an effort to protect infants from suffocation and death associated with padded crib bumpers, the U.S. more »
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In the News: March 16, 2020
White House bolsters nominee for consumer post as battle looms March 4, 2020, Washington Times The White House is gearing for a fight with Democrats over President Trump’s nomination of EPA official Nancy Beck to lead the Consumer Products Safety more »
In the New: January 6, 2020
Number of children swallowing dangerous magnets surges as industry largely polices itself December 25, 2019, Washington Post The number of children ingesting rare-earth magnets — powerful tiny balls that are a popular desk toy and can shred a child’s intestines more »
In the News: December 2, 2019
Dozens of infant deaths have been tied to a popular baby product but regulators are too paralyzed to act November 23, 2019, Washington Post A paralyzing conflict inside the nation’s product safety regulator has prevented the agency from taking action more »
In the News: September 23, 2019
Walmart to end sales of e-cigarettes, as vaping concerns mount September 20, 2019, The New York Times Walmart said on Friday that it would stop selling e-cigarettes at its stores in the United States, dealing a new blow to the more »
In the News: July 23, 2018
CPSC Announces Public Request for Information to Improve Recall Effectiveness July 16, 2018, Associated Press The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is requesting input from stakeholders regarding the use of direct notices and targeted notices for recalls, as part more »
In the News: April 23, 2018
CPSC Reaction to Consumer Misuse – Human Factors Design Process April 19, 2018, Retail Consumer Products Law (Crowell & Moring) Product liability suits and regulatory product defect enforcement actions associated with consumer foreseeable – and unforeseeable – misuse have become more »
In the News: April 9, 2018
$27.25 Million Settlement: Polaris finalizes resolution with Consumer Product Safety Commission April 2, 2018, Business Wire Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) announced a $27.25 million settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that resolves two 2016 late-reporting claims. Additionally, more »
Acting Commissioner Ann Marie Buerkle: CPSC Update
Acting Chairmnn Ann Marie Buerkle: CPSC Agency Update (Feb. 7, 2018) Good afternoon. As we begin a new year, I want to thank all of you for your engagement with CPSC and provide an update regarding activities at the agency. more »
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In the News: December 4, 2017
Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle: Speaks out on the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Furniture Tipovers November 22, 2017, cpsc.gov The acting chairman voted in support of today’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking because “I believe the Commission would more »
