New Peloton Treadmill Features “Safety” After Recalls
August 24, 2021, Reuters
Peloton has relaunched the Tread, as it looks to put behind a costly recall of its exercise machine. The launch was initially scheduled for May but was delayed as the company worked with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to build extra safety features.
200,000 Hoverboard Battery Pack Recall For Risk Of Fire
August 25, 2021, WMAZ
More than 200,000 hoverboard battery packs sold by major retailers are being recalled due to potential fires or explosions. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall is for lithium-ion battery packs in the Hovertrax 2.0.
Recognizing Deception: How To Spot A Lie
August 24, 2021, Knowledge@Wharton
What gets in the way of decisions most often? Overconfidence. It makes us think we’ve got the information we need, and that our past successes translate into success for the future. It also blind us to the fact that we’re bad at detecting deception.
The Best Face Masks For Kids According To Experts
August 20, 2021, WebMD
One essential back-to-school item for kids this fall is a face mask — the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend them — but finding one that’s actually protective for a child is not a straightforward task, as many parents can attest.
Sedgwick Brand Protection Releases Latest U.S. Recall Index Report
August 19, 2021, Yahoo Finance
According to the Sedgwick recall index report, consumer advocates and U.S. lawmakers are maintaining pressure on regulators to crack down on unsafe products, making it more important than ever for companies to prepare for increased scrutiny and reputational risks that come before, during and after a product recall or in-market remediation.
E-Scooters To Be Banned From London Parks Over Safety Concerns
August 25, 2021, Time Out
Electric scooters finally made their way to London streets (legally) back in June when TfL launched a new hire scheme trial. However, that pilot has hit a snag with the Royal Parks charity banning the vehicles from their wards.
August 2021 Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments
August 20, 2021, JD Supra
Congress Presses Forward On PFAS Measures
August 20, 2021, National Law Review
In the face of accelerating EPA and state regulatory activity on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, Congress is pressing forward with measures that would address or impose limitations on these “forever chemicals.” More than thirty such legislative measures are currently pending in Congress covering a number of subjects related to PFAS including, but not limited to, those involving military uses, funding assistance, detection and research, product stewardship, site remediation, and regulatory mandates.
European Union: Productwise 3-2-1
August 23, 202, Mondaq
This month it’s all about moves to regulate cybersecurity under the EU Radio Equipment Directive, proposed reforms of UK consumer laws (with collective redress and harsher penalties in scope), update on CPSC nominations, e-labelling in the EU, the CPSC’s notice of proposed rulemaking on furniture stability and looking back at the General Data Protection Regulation three years on with 10 key developments you should know.
Proposition 65: Proposed Amendment Would Restrict Use Of Short-Form Warning
August 24, 2021, JD Supra
California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment proposed an amendment to the content and conditions of use of Prop 65 short-form warnings. The proposal, which has not yet been adopted, would provide businesses one year (from its date of adoption) to comply with the amendments. So while businesses do not need to take immediate action, businesses that use Prop 65 short-form warnings may need to reexamine their short-form warnings in the likely event the amendment is adopted.
UK In Brexit Climbdown As Safety Rule Deadline Extended
August 24, 2021, The Guardian
The UK government has pushed back a deadline for the launch of post-Brexit product safety standards by allowing companies to follow EU rules until 2023, in the latest climbdown. Manufacturers will have an extra year to start using the new UKCA mark.
ACCC: Quad Bikes Meeting New National Safety Standards
August 23, 2021, ABC Rural
Over 80% of quad bikes assessed under a new national safety standard were compliant, says the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The ACCC said 84% of quad bikes assessed were compliant with the 1st stage of the national safety standard.
Honoring Our Heroes
SPSP Website
SPSP makes a permanent home for the salute poster at its website.
