Month: October 2022

In the News: October 31, 2022

Action Needed To Improve CPSC Preparedness For Product Examination Disruptions”October 27, 2022, Government Accountability OfficeAccording to the GAO report: “From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic through August 2020, the Consumer Product Safety Commission conducted significantly fewer examinations of imported products. Working more »

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In the News: October 24, 2022

CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard For Dressers And Other Clothing Storage UnitsOctober 19, 2022, Yahoo FinanceThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has approved a new federal mandatory safety standard for clothing storage units that will significantly change the way clothing more »

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In the News: October 17, 2022

CPSC Finds Micromobility Injuries Rose 127% Since 2017October 11, 2022, Bicycle RetailerInjuries involving micromobility devices including e-scooters, hoverboards and e-bikes were up 127% between 2017 and 2021 according to a new report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC report also more »

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In the News: October 10, 2022

CPSC Approves New Magnet Safety Standard For Certain Non-Toy ProductsOctober 3, 2022, The Toy AssociationThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has unanimously approved a final rule for the safety standard for magnets, including loose or separable magnets used in non-toy products. The more »

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In the News: October 3, 2022

CPSC Recalls More Than 100,000 Residential Elevators In 2021-2022September 29, 2022, cpsc.govAs the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced its latest recalls involving residential elevators, it renewed its call for homeowners and vacation rental businesses to address hazards in residential elevators more »

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