Month: June 2017

In the News: June 26, 2017

Liquid Laundry Detergent Pods Pose Lethal Risk for Adults With Dementia June 15, 2017, Consumer Reports A new report from Consumer Reports says that eight deaths related to ingesting liquid laundry packets in the U.S. took place between 2012 and more »

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In the News: June 19, 2017

Spinning out of control? Fidget spinner regulation and safety June 12, 2017, National Law Review (Schiff Hardin LLP) Predictably, fidget spinner manufacturers and distributors are feeling the heat of the spotlight, as reports emerge that children are hurting themselves with more »

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In the News: June 12, 2017

More fidget spinner incidents as concerns spread Firefighter warning of fidget spinners after metal piece ends up in daughter’s stomach June 9, 2017, Fox59TV A new fad many kids have their hands on is prompting a warning from some firefighters. more »

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In the News: June 5, 2017

Kawasaki Agrees to Pay $5.2 Million Civil Penalty, Maintain Compliance Program for Failure to Report Defective ROVs and Misrepresentation June 2, 2017, cpsc.gov The penalty settles charges that Kawasaki failed to immediately report to CPSC that its 2012-2016 model year more »

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