Baja and One World Technologies Agree to $4.3 Million Civil Penalty, Internal Compliance Improvements for Failure to Report Defective Minibikes and Go-Carts October 28, 2014, Reuters Largest-ever civil penalty levied by agency. CPSC charges minibike company with failure to report more »
Month: October 2014
In the News: October 27, 2014
Privacy complaints in Australia jump by 183% in FY14 October 23, 2014, Computerworld Complaints rose following publicity about Privacy Act amendments. Noteworthy: ACCC data breach in April 2014 after the addresses of subscribers to some of the agency’s product recall more »
In the News: October 20, 2014
China focus on textile and apparel industry restrictions Oct. 16, 2014, just-style Tightening of government requirements anticipated. Country’s Textile and Apparel Council report cites product safety, environment, and human resource analysis and recommends ending use of 68 dyes and finishing more »
In the News: October 13, 2014
SCHOOL PLAY: Developing own plans for playground safety October 9, 2014, Katu.com Oregon districts set own guidelines for checks of equipment. Two Washington state districts have removed swings. HOUSE MEMBERS: Time for CPSC rule making on window covering cords October more »
In the News: October 6, 2014
Last Maker of Strong Magnets Deemed Hazard to Children Fights Safety Ban Oct. 2, 2014, New York Times Lonely battle waged by Zen Magnets owner. “Many hurt emotionally,” says new CPSC head, citing horrible injuries to children from high powered more »
