Study: PFAS Makers Concealed Dangers Of Forever ChemicalsJune 1, 2023, MirageThe chemical industry took a page out of the tobacco playbook. They discovered and suppressed their knowledge of health harms caused by exposure to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), according more »

Senate Bill Aims To Create Digital And AI Oversight Agency; Microsoft Leaps Into DebateMay 22, 2023, MeriTalkTwo Democratic senators reintroduced legislation to establish a new Federal agency that would oversee digital platforms and AI products for a sector that has more »

Peloton Will Offer Safety Guard For Recalled Tread+ TreadmillMay 18, 2023, CNBCThe Consumer Product Safety Commission approved a repair for a rear guard of Peloton Interactive Inc’s recalled ‘Tread+’ treadmill. The fitness equipment maker had announced a costly recall of more »

$15.8 Million Penalty For Product Safety Violation Highlights Disagreements Within CPSCMay 10, 2023, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.A recent penalty imposed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission has highlighted differences among agency leaders about when and why such penalties should more »

Generator Company To Pay $15.8 Million Fine Related To Defect That Caused Finger AmputationsMay 5, 2023, Penn LiveA Wisconsin company has agreed to pay a $15.8 million civil penalty related to charges that it failed to immediately report a defect more »

The FDA Appears To Expand Its Definition Of A “Medical Device” To Include CPSC-Regulated Infant Sleep ProductsApril 27, 2023, Retail & Consumer Products Law ObserverThe FDA authorized marketing of Happiest Baby’s SNOO Smart Sleeper, an over-the-counter infant sleep system intended more »

CPSC Adopts Final Consumer Product Safety Standard To Prevent Tip-Overs Of Dressers And Other Clothing Storage UnitsApril 19, 2023, Woodworking NetworkThe Consumer Product Safety Commission voted 3-1 to adopt ASTM International’s F2057-23 voluntary stability standard as the new mandatory safety more »

These School A/V Carts Have Killed At Least Three Kids And Are Being RecalledApril 13, 2023, CBS NewsThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has shared details of a recall by Luxor Workspaces of 84,700 of its Luxor A/V carts, some of more »

President Biden Announces His Intent To Nominate Douglas Dziak As CPSC Commissioner March 27, 2023, The White HousePresident Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Douglas Dziak as a Member of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Dziak is currently Chief more »