Month: November 2016

In the News: November 28, 2016

Inquirer sues safety agency for records on deadly Ikea dresser tip-overs November 23, 2016, philly.com The parent company of Philadelphia’s Inquirer has sued the Consumer Product Safety Commission, accusing the agency of withholding public records that could shed light on more »

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In the News: November 21, 2016

PetSmart Agrees to Pay $4.25 Million Civil Penalty, Compliance Improvements for Failure to Report Defective Glass Fish Bowls and Misrepresentation November 14, 2016, CPSC.gov PetSmart Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona has agreed to pay a $4.25 million civil penalty for failing more »

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In the News: November 14, 2016

Dresser makers pressed to more quickly improve safety standards November 11, 2016, philly.com Safety advocates accused furniture manufacturers of resisting much-needed changes they say could help reduce the risk of dresser tip-overs, tied to scores of deaths and thousands of more »

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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 »

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