Following fatal house fire, CPSC warns consumers to stop using LaZ Board hoverboards May 1, 2017, cpsc.gov The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to immediately stop using LayZ Board self-balancing scooters (known as hoverboards). CPSC has more »
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In the News: May 1, 2017
CPSC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: The Commission by a vote of 3-2 approved Publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for a Safety Standard Addressing Blade Contact Injuries on Table Saws. Commissioner Statements: Acting-Chair Ann Marie Buerkle (for the minority): more »
In the News: November 7, 2016
Samsung recalls expanding to China after consumer and media complaints November 2, 2016, National Law Review (Keller and Heckman) Within weeks of the much-publicized Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone recall in North America, a social media and media outcry in China more »
In the News: May 9, 2016
Civil penalties across all federal agencies set to increase significantly by August, 2016 May 6, 2016, The National Law Review An adjustment for monetary penalties under various acts will be in effect as approved by Congress through the Bipartisan Budget more »
The Year in Safety…
2015 headlines from ADK’s Product Safety Network News CPSC proposes additional phthalate restrictions January 5, 2015, Lexology Proposal implements nearly all of CHAD recommendations. Rule would be one of the first federal actions regulating use of a chemical based on more »
In the News: December 14, 2015
U.S. safety regulators step up probe of hoverboards over fire risk December 10, 2015, NBC News The Consumer Product Safety Commission has received “at least 10” reports of hoverboard fires and that number is “increasing daily,” according to agency spokesman 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: 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: June 10, 2013
Companies Could Face Hefty Fines for Violating Consumer Product Laws: Aglukkaq June 4, Toronto Sun Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced a change to the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). Read the details of how financial penalties have expanded under more »
