After child deaths, feds threaten stricter regulations for dresser manufacturers October 6, 2016, Philly.com The stage is set for what could be a long battle between regulators and furniture manufacturers over the problem of tip-overs. CPSC Chairman Elliot Kaye has more »
Category: Product Safety Rules
In the News: October 3, 2016
Samsung’s Newest Problem >Samsung announces a safety issue affecting its top loading washing machine September 28, 2016, Samsung.com Samsung, maker of the troubled Galaxy Note7 smartphone, has announced a more »
In the News: September 26, 2016
SAMSUNG REMAINS IN GLOBAL HEADLINES >Samsung unloads Tech shares as it braces for Galaxy Note7 recall costs September 18, 2016, The Wall Street Journal Cash from more »
In the News: September 19, 2016
SAMSUNG: DOMINATING GLOBAL PRODUCT SAFETY NEWS OVER HANDLING OF RECALL Samsung recalls Galaxy Note7 smartphones due to serious fire and burn hazards September 15, 2016, cpsc.gov Samsung has announced a recall of the Galaxy Note7 smartphones in cooperation with the more »
In the News: September 12, 2016
Goodman Co. agrees to pay $5.55 million for delay and misrepresentations in reporting fire hazard involving air conditioner/heater September 8, 2016, cpsc.gov The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the $5.55 million settlement and agreement to other terms of a consent more »
In the News: September 5, 2016
Consumer Reports criticizes Samsung’s Galaxy Note recall September 4, 2016, The Next Web Consumer Reports is challenging Samsung’s recall of Galaxy Note 7 after it started straight-up exploding, claiming it was not good enough. The recall is being handled directly more »
In the News: August 29, 2016
Risky Business: A cheaper air bag and Takata’s road to a deadly crisis August 27, 2016, New York Times Automakers embraced Takata’s cheaper technology 20 years ago despite signs that it was unsafe, ultimately costing the supplier and its automaker more »
In the News: August 22, 2016
New Study: Stroller, carrier injuries send two children to the ER every hour August 20, 2016, Medical News Today A new study published in Academic Pediatrics has determined injuries associated with stroller and wearable carriers between 1990 and 2010 using more »
In the News: August 15, 2016
ALARM GROWS OVER AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES’ THREAT TO SAFETY >Kansas water slide death highlights concerns about theme park oversight nation wide August 8, 2016, Fox News (video) The death of a 20-year-old Kansas boy, Caleb Schwab, has renewed concerns about more »
In the News: August 1, 2016
Complaints to CPSC over hoverboard refunds July 26, 2016, Consumerist As part of the recall of 500,000 hoverboards earlier this year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission encouraged a full refund by retailers to consumers wanting to return their products, more »
