Month: February 2018

In the News: February 26, 2018

Britax Refuses to recall jogging strollers so the feds have sued February 20, 2018, wpri.com The Commission authorized the issuance of the complaint after Britax declined to recall or fix the strollers that pose a substantial risk of injury to more »

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In the News: February 19, 2018

Craft retailer Michaels pays $1.5M for shattering vases February 13, 2018, Washington Times Nationwide craft retailer Michaels Stores Inc. has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle allegations it failed to make a timely report to the Consumer Product Safety Commission that more »

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In the News: February 12, 2018

Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle: CPSC Update February 10, 2018, Product Safety Network News Acting Chairman Buerkle shares with product safety stakeholders an updated review of  agency programs, personnel, and recent actions and issues at the Consumer Product Safety Commission. more »

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Acting Commissioner Ann Marie Buerkle: CPSC Update

Acting Chairmnn Ann Marie Buerkle: CPSC Agency Update (Feb. 7, 2018) Good afternoon. As we begin a new year, I want to thank all of you for your engagement with CPSC and provide an update regarding activities at the agency. more »

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In the News: February 5, 2018

New Federal Standard to improve safety of infant slings takes effect February 1, 2018, cpsc.gov A new federal standard aimed at making sling carriers safer is now in effect. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved the standard to more »

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