2 Million Dehumidifiers Recalled, Incidents Cause $17 Million In Damages
August 4, 2021, International Business Times
About two million dehumidifiers manufactured by New Widetech are being recalled over a fire hazard resulting in millions of dollars in damages. The recall affects products sold under several brand names including Haier, Whirlpool and Honeywell and others.
Brexit Red Tape Could Disrupt UK Manufacturing
August 4, 2021, The Independent
Parts for British goods such as cars and fridges could fall into a legal limbo as red tape holds up supply chains. Manufacturing is at risk for disruption because the government has failed to devise a replacement for the EU safety standards system.
How Outsiders Became Game Changers
August 5, 2021, Harvard Business Review
Every once in a while, an outsider comes along with a new vision or a new way of doing things that revolutionizes a scientific field, an industry, or a culture. Take the case of Katalin Karikó, who defied all odds to pioneer the mRNA technology.
Why It Takes So Long For Dangerous Products To Be Recalled
August 4, 2021, WHMY News 2
When it comes to removing dangerous products from the market, its assumed that government regulators can move quickly. But that’s not always true. A new Consumer Reports investigation found a broken system in the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Senators Ask Facebook To Disclose Research On Children’s Mental Health
August 4, 2021, Office of Senator Marsha Blackburn
Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal, ranking member and chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Data Security, asked Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to release internal research on the potentially harmful impact of its platforms on youth mental health.
CPSC Offers 12 Ways To Stay Safe At The Pool
August 5, 2021, U.S. News & World Report
It’s crucial to be safe and vigilant at the pool. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports an average of 397 reported drownings annually among children younger than age 15. Drowning is the top cause of unintentional death for children under 5. Here are 12 strategies to stay safe in the water.
Hundreds Of Playhouses Recalled Due To Phthalate Chemical Exposure Concerns
August 4, 2021, WebWire
Health Canada recalled hundreds of playhouses due to chemical exposure concerns. The playhouses, imported from China, contain DEHP more than allowable limits per Canada’s Regulations. The affected products were sold from August 2019 to March 2021.
New Jersey County Receives $128K From CPSC Grant Program
August 5, 2021, New Jersey Stage
Middlesex County has been awarded a Consumer Product Safety Commission grant for education, training and enforcement of pool safety requirements. Middlesex County was one of only 5 groups to receive Pool Safely Grant Program funds. The CPSC Pool Safely Grant is authorized by the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act which was passed in 2007.
Parents Warned About Buying Cheap, Unbranded Toys Online
August 4, 2021, Evening Standard
Consumer group Which? warned about cheap, unbranded toys after an investigation found more than 40% from online marketplaces failed safety tests. The group tested 28 toys from Amazon Marketplace, AliExpress and eBay finding 12 posed a safety risk.
Texas Family Sues Peloton Over Toddler’s Injuries
August 5, 2021, KHOU
Leanne Williams was doing laundry. She stepped out of the room to grab another load and heard screams. When she ran back in, her toddler’s legs were sticking out from underneath her Peloton Tread+ treadmill. The equipment was so heavy, she needed help from the child’s grandparents to lift it off 2-year-old Stetson. “He crawls out from under it, and he’s crying,” she recalled from the incident, “His head is all bloody, and his ear is all bloody, and he has road rash on his face.”
EPA Publishes New TSCA Data Reporting Regulation
August 5, 2021, EHS Daily Advisor
The EPA published a final rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act and the TSCA Health and Safety Data reporting rule, requiring manufacturers of 50 specified chemicals to report lists unpublished health and safety studies to the EPA.
Mattel Again Supports First Responder’s Children’s Foundation
August 3, 2021, News Press Now
Mattel, Inc. announced that Barbie® will donate $5 for each eligible Barbie doctor, nurse and paramedic doll sold at Target to the First Responders Children’s Foundation, benefiting the children of first responders. This is a continuation of Mattel’s #ThankYouHeroes signature program, launched last year as part of the company’s broader “Play it Forward” platform, leveraging Mattel’s iconic brands to give back to communities in times of need.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
