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What makes for a $15 million CPSC penalty?

By Will Troutman (US) and Lauren Shoor (US) on March 25, 2016 Posted in Consumer product recalls, Consumer Product Safety Commission

CPSC just announced a record $15.4 million civil penalty settlement with Gree, manufacturers of dehumidifiers widely sold throughout the United States. While the magnitude of this blockbuster settlement makes it newsworthy, what it tells us about CPSC’s perspective on enforcement actions is the real story. CPSC’s allegations The limited allegations in the published settlement agreement allege … Continue reading

ICPHSO 2016: Chairman Kaye’s Keynote Address

By Will Troutman (US) on March 3, 2016 Posted in Consumer product recalls, Consumer Product Safety Commission

CPSC Chairman Kaye gave the keynote address at ICPHSO CPSC Day, providing announcements on some CPSC policy changes and focusing on his priorities for the upcoming year. These include: Reporting of products sold in the US, Canada, and Mexico Chairman Kaye announced that CPSC is collaborating regularly with Health Canada and Profeco in Mexico. As part … Continue reading

ICPHSO 2016: Corded Blinds

By Will Troutman (US) on March 2, 2016 Posted in Consumer product recalls, Consumer Product Safety Commission

CPSC Chairman Elliot Kaye and Health Canada’s Acting Director General, Consumer Product Safety Directorate James Van Loon addressed ICPHSO and the media jointly, to announce that CPSC and Health Canada are united in their commitment to eliminate corded blinds due to the risk of injury to children from cords. Chairman Kaye stated that he believes this is … Continue reading

ICPHSO 2016: Breakout #2 – Challenges to Recalls

By Will Troutman (US) on March 2, 2016 Posted in Consumer product recalls, Consumer Product Safety Commission

This panel, fully titled “Challenges to Recalls, How to Get Consumers to Respond to Recalls, and New Effective Ways to Reach Consumers,” featured Carolyn Carlin, Christoper Nguyen, and Tanya Topka from CPSC. Here are key points from the session. Social Media: CPSC Compliance Officer Carolyn Carlin stated that she not only expects recalling companies to … Continue reading

CPSC Day at ICPHSO 2016

By Will Troutman (US) on March 2, 2016 Posted in Consumer product recalls, Consumer Product Safety Commission

Good morning from ICPHSO CPSC Day. Over the course of the day, I will post updates and highlights from CPSC Day, with particular focus on comments from CPSC Chairman Elliot Kaye. I have added my thoughts throughout. One call out – whenever CPSC personnel speak at ICPHSO, they disclaim their comments as their opinion only, … Continue reading

CPSC product recall weekly rundown

By Will Troutman (US) on May 4, 2015 Posted in Consumer product recalls

Here is a rundown of CPSC recalls this week: Felt Bicycles Recalls Cruiser Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard IKEA Expands Recall of Crib Mattresses Due to Risk of Entrapment Branded LLC Recalls Kaleidoscope Toy Due to Choking, Laceration Hazards; Offered Exclusively at H-E-B Stores in Texas Pedego Recalls Electric Bicycle Batteries Due to Fire Hazard … Continue reading

CPSC product recall weekly rundown

By Will Troutman (US) on April 24, 2015 Posted in Consumer product recalls

Here is a rundown of CPSC recalls this week: Roberta Roller Rabbit Recalls Children’s Pajama Sets Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard Shark Vacuum Cleaners Recalled by Euro-Pro Due to Shock Hazard J. Crew Expands Recall of Baby Coveralls Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert) Trek Recalls Bicycles Equipped with Front Disc Brakes to … Continue reading

CPSC product recall weekly rundown

By Will Troutman (US) on April 19, 2015 Posted in Consumer product recalls

Here is a rundown of CPSC recalls this week: Gena Accessories Recalls Women’s Scarves Due to Burn Hazard, Violation of Federal Flammability Standard Civia Cycles Recalls Hyland Bicycles, Aluminum Civia Fenders Due to Crash Hazard Goochie Goo Garbs Recalls Children’s Sensory Grab Garb Blankets Due to Laceration Hazard Toro Recalls Recycler Mowers Due to Injury … Continue reading

CPSC product recall weekly rundown

By Will Troutman (US) on April 6, 2015 Posted in Consumer product recalls

Here is a rundown of CPSC recalls this week: Stokke Recalls Trailz Strollers Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert) Bauer Hockey Recalls Hockey Goalie Masks and Replacement Wires Due to Facial Impact or Laceration Hazard Blinds To Go Recalls Window Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard Giant Factories Recalls Water Heaters Due to Risk of Fire, … Continue reading

CPSC product recall weekly rundown

By Will Troutman (US) on March 30, 2015 Posted in Consumer product recalls

Here is a rundown of CPSC recalls this week: Lands’ End Recalls Children’s Pajamas and Robes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert) Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Aerobars Due to Fall Hazard Linon Home Décor Products Recalls Foldable Wood Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard… Continue reading

CPSC product recall weekly rundown

By Will Troutman (US) on March 23, 2015 Posted in Consumer product recalls

Here is a rundown of CPSC recalls this week: Child’s Catastrophic Brain Injury Prompts Recall of Residential Elevators Sold Exclusively by Coastal Carolina Elevators Due to Crushing Hazard Spinrite Recalls Bernat Tizzy Yarn Due to Entanglement Hazard CreaMiser Refrigerated Creamer Dispensers Recalled by WhiteWave Due to Fire Hazard… Continue reading

CPSC product recall weekly rundown

By Will Troutman (US) on March 13, 2015 Posted in Consumer product recalls

Here is a rundown of CPSC recalls this week: Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores Levels of Discovery Recalls Airplane Rocker Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert) Youth Loungewear Pants Recalled by M&M’S World Store Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard Kid’s Korner … Continue reading

CPSC product recall weekly rundown

By Will Troutman (US) on March 6, 2015 Posted in Consumer product recalls

Here is a rundown of CPSC recalls this week: Dirt Devil Recalls Hand Vac Turbo Tool Accessory Due to Laceration Hazard Children’s Pajamas Recalled by KTM North America for Violation of Federal Flammability Standard Melville Direct Recalls Aquarium Motion Lamps Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Bits & Pieces (Recall Alert) Dream on Me … Continue reading

CPSC product recall weekly rundown

By Will Troutman (US) on March 1, 2015 Posted in Consumer product recalls

Here is a rundown of CPSC recalls this week: Cosco Recalls Convertible Hand Trucks Due to Injury Hazard Kenmore Electric Ranges Recalled by Electrolux Due to Electrical Shock Hazard Safe Step Walk-In Tubs Recalled by Oliver Fiberglass Products and NuWhirl Systems Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert) Fanimation Recalls Brewmaster Ceiling Fans Due to Risk … Continue reading

Senate creates confusion with recall reporting bill

By Will Troutman (US) on September 9, 2014 Posted in Consumer product recalls, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recent legislation and regulations

Senator Richard Blumenthal has introduced legislation, S.2615, known as the “Hide No Harm Bill,” that adds criminal liability to existing penalties for a company’s failure to immediately report to the applicable federal agency a known danger caused by a product. While the language of S.2615 does not single out any particular product, if passed, its … Continue reading