Month: December 2020

In the News: December 28, 2020

Congress Seeks Action After Investigative Report On Toys December 22, 2020, USA Today Congress is demanding the federal government increase inspections of toys and consumer products entering U.S. ports and assess what hazards may have slipped in during a safety more »

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In the News: December 21, 2020

CPSC Approves First-Ever Home Elevator Safety Recall December 16,2020, Penn Patriot News According to an announcement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “Children can become trapped between the exterior landing (hoist way) and the interior elevator car door or more »

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In the News: December 14, 2020

Memo To Biden Transition Team Urges More Active CPSC December 110, 2020, National Law Review Seven industry groups penned a memo to the Biden Transition Team pushing for greater power for, and greater use of existing power, by the agency. more »

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In the News: December 7, 2020

CPSC Targets Adult Portable Bed Rail Industry Company-By-Company December 3, 2020, National Law Review The Agency is seemingly applying the same approach as with its efforts to address dresser tip-overs, namely its authority to request and even require recalls. Without more »

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