Federal Agency Investigating Safety of Lumber Liquidators’ Chinese-made Laminate Flooring March 25, 2015, Associated Press The CPSC announces an investigation into Chinese-made laminate flooring following a national TV Broadcast that raised concern over levels of formaldehyde. CPSC Chairman Eliot Kaye more »
Month: March 2015
In the News: March 23, 2015
Graco to Pay $10 Million for Delay in Recall of Defective Child Seats March 20, 2015, The New York Times The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said company would pay a $3 million fine and spend $7 million developing safety more »
In the News: March 16, 2015
Columbia Sportswear Awarded $3.3 Million in Lawsuit with Supplier Over Electronically Heated Jackets March 12, 2015, Associated Press Faulty components placed in wrist cuffs at core of award announced by federal judge. Hong Kong-based supplier filed no court documents or more »
In the News: March 9, 2015
MEDIA STORM: Lumber Liquidators Linked to Health and Safety Violations March 1, 2015, CBS 60 Minutes Chinese made laminate flooring produced in China shows high levels of formaldehyde and sets off media storm and focus on sourcing and remediation challenging more »
In the News: March 2, 2015
CPSC Trends: Fines, Imports, and Retailer Reporting are Issues to Watch March 2, 2015, Product Safety Letter Chairman Kaye tells product safety conclave of support for pushing penalties higher. Some companies see existing levels as “costs of doing business” rather more »
