Month: November 2017

In the News: November 27, 2017

Ikea relaunches Malm dresser recall November 22, 2017, Stocknewspress.com Ikea relaunched a recall of 29 million chests and dressers in the US and Canada Tuesday after the death of an eighth child. Ikea first launched a recall of various types of chests more »

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In the News: November 20, 2017

Threat of Fire Provokes New Round of CPSC Hoverboard Recalls November 15, 2017, Consumer Reports In a reminder to consumers about the ongoing dangers posed by many hoverboards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced recalls for almost 14,000 boards more »

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In the News: November 13, 2017

AHFA supports House Bill to adopt national flammability rules November 6, 2017, Home Furnishing Business Now The American Home Furnishings Alliance has thrown its support behind a bill in the U.S. House that would require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to adopt California’s upholstery more »

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In the News: November 6, 2017

Consumer Product Safety Commission Issues Decision on Zen Magnets November 3, 2017, 4-Traders The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a Final Decision and Order on October 26, 2017, holding that Zen Magnets and Neoballs rare-earth magnet sets (Zen Magnets) are more »

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