2011

 The United State Consumer Product Safety Commission is holding the First North America Consumer Product Safety Summit today and tomorrow, according to news sources. The summit is taking place in Bethesda, Maryland, at Consumer Product Safety Commission Headquarters. The Consumer Product Safety Commission hopes this will provide a chance for leaders of safety in the… read more

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning to jewelry makers to limit cadmium in children’s jewelry, according to news reports. The organization also granted a petition from consumer groups asking that the metal be banned unless a safe level can be determined. The warning comes as government administration moves to limit the… read more

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is preparing a campaign that will educate toy makers about new rules regarding the safety of toys, according to news sources. The new regulations were passed July 20 and will go into effect December 31, 2011. The rules require toy makers to certify their products were tested by a third-party… read more

Even though summer is coming to a close and pool use and beach days are dwindling, drowning is still a very real concern for young children, warns the Consumer Product Safety Commission in a recent article. Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death among children ages 1 to 4. From 2005 to 2009,… read more

According to news reports, recent talks to revise window blind industry standards are not up to the expectations of many advocates. The task force discussing the revisions is comprised of manufacturers, federal regulators, and consumer safety advocates, totaling about 30 individuals. The panel, which was created a year ago by the Consumer Product Safety Commission,… read more

The cost of being a new parent can be overwhelming, and it is common for parents to acquire products secondhand, as products for infants are usually only used for a short time before they’re no longer necessary. But before you accept a hand-me-down crib or buy one secondhand, make sure it follows safety guidelines and… read more

In a news release Friday, Corvest Acquisition Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the recall of LED night lights due to a burn hazard. Subject to recall are approximately 10,000 LED night lights that have the potential to overheat, smolder and melt, which could lead to consumers suffering minor burns…. read more

In a news release Thursday, the U.S. Product Safety Commission announced that Sunsations Inc. as agreed to pay a $60,000 civil penalty to resolve agency allegations that the Virginia Beach, Va., company knowingly failed to report safety issues with children’s apparel sold by the firm. The CPSC claims that Sunsations sold children’s hooded sweatshirts with… read more

In a news release Thursday, Manhattan Group LLC, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the voluntary recall of wooden rattles due parts that can break off and pose a choking hazard. Subject to recall are approximately 3,300 Twirlla wooden rattles that have U-shaped parts that can break off, posing a choking… read more

In a news release Thursday, nine manufacturers, in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the voluntary recall of pourable gel fuels due to risks of flash fires and burns. Subject to recall are approximately 2 million units of a variety of pourable gel fuels that come in scented and non-scented formulations. The fuels, packaged… read more

In a news release Tuesday, Pacific Cycle Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the voluntary recall of a swing set due to breakage issue with some of the seats, posing a fall hazard. Subject to recall are approximately 5,500 Playsafe Dartmouth Swing Sets. The sling-style seat on the swing set… read more

In a news release Tuesday, Petzl America Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of a belay device due to an issue that can interfere with breaking system, posing a fall hazard. Subject to recall are 18,000 GRIGRI 2 belay devices with assisted breaking, which are used by… read more