Month: July 2016

In the News: August 1, 2016

Complaints to CPSC over hoverboard refunds July 26, 2016, Consumerist As part of the recall of 500,000 hoverboards earlier this year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission encouraged a full refund by retailers to consumers wanting to return their products, more »

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In the News: July 25, 2016

CPSC Chairman Kaye and Commissioner Adler address Consumer Product Safety Commission civil penalties criticism July 21, 2016, cpsc.gov Chairman Elliot Kaye and Commissioner Robert Adler note the high level of recent interest on civil penalties that were shaped by Congressional more »

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In the News: July 18, 2016

Ikea to recall 1.7 million Malm dressers in China July 12, 2016, bbc.com The Swedish furniture retailer Ikea has extended a recall of its popular Malm chest of drawers to China following pressure from regulators.  Last month, the firm announced more »

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In the News: July 11, 2016

Ikea under fire in China after limiting dresser recall to North America July 5, 2016, The New York Times The announcement that Ikea was recalling 36 million chests and dressers in the United States and Canada linked to the deaths more »

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In the news: July 5, 2016

         Ikea recall: North America focus, company says recall not necessary elsewhere…CPSC “source” leaks news release:   After deaths of three toddlers, Ikea recalls millions of dressers June 28, 2016, The Washington Post The three children, between more »

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