New York bans hoverboards on trains and subways over fire concerns January 27, 2016, Mashable.com New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that it is banning the possession of hoverboards on its public transportation system facilities, adding to the growing more »

DOT, Automakers agree on proactive safety principles January 15, 2016, Transportation.gov In an “historic agreement” the Department of Transportation secretary praises a response to the record number of vehicles recall and record civil penalties issued by the National Highway Traffic more »

Anti-tip-over law, inspired by Ogdensburg (NY) child’s death, signed into law December 29, 2016, northcountrynow.com Moved by a tragic event, a New York State Senator and Assemblyman have sponsored legislation to prevent “tip over” accidents that was signed into law more »

Hoverboard Controversy Sweeps Across the Globe >Hoverboard related falls spike for the holidays December 28, 2015, cnn.net The popular gift already had a dangerous reputation following reports of hoverboards suddenly catching fire. But on Christmas, sudden fires weren’t the most more »

Senators call for “independent” crumb rubber turf study November 9, 2015, NBC News Senators Richard Blumenthal (CT) and Bill Nelson (FL) have urged the CPSC to undertake an “independent investigation into the health risks of crumb rubber turf”, a surface more »

CPSC & DOJ Action: Government secures injunctions against two California companies and three individuals to stop importation of dangerous children’s products. October 19, 2015, CPSC news release Complaints allege that the defendants were importing children’s products containing, among other things, more »

CPSC approves decorative lights safety rule to remove unsafe products from market September 29, 2015, Claims Journal A new rule allows the regulatory agency to remove hazardous products from the market more effectively. Over 86% of American homes are decorated more »

CPSC Official: Tighten Furniture Safety Standards August 20, 2015, Philadelphia Inquirer CPSC Commissioner Marietta Robinson voices frustration at current industry standard that offers only “minimal stability” for dressers. Tip over problem continues to pose threat of death and injury to children more »

Congressional Trio Pushes Crib Bumper Pad Ban August 3, 2015, Columbus Dispatch A bi-partisan trio of central Ohio lawmakers is seeking changes they say will save babies lives. The U.S. Representatives will not rule out proposing laws if fixes they more »

House Approves Bill to Overhaul Chemical Regulation June 24, Associated Press, wftv.com If enacted, the bill would be the first significant update to the Toxic Substance Control Act since it was adopted in 1976.  This bill, and a companion bill more »