Lisa Jackson, EPA Chief, Wanted Stricter Smog Standards
When Lowi was writing in the Seventies, he noted that both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Consumer Product Safety Administration (CPSC) were set up by a Congress that didn`t identify a single policy goal for these …
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Fuel Gel Recall
The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled fuel gel because of reports of severe burns. Here is how those burns usually end up happening: people think the flame had gone out in the firepot, so they pour more gel into the firepot. …
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91000 Bicycles Recalled by Bridgeway and CPSC Due to Crash Hazard
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Bridgeway International of Naples, Florida, have announced a recall of 91000 “NEXT”-branded men's 26-inch hybrid bicycles. The reason for the recall is the bicycle chain can break which could cause the …
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Shrewsbury Fire Chief Recommends Residents Stop Using Pourable Gel Fuels
In a press release issued yesterday, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with nine manufacturers and distributors, announced a voluntary recall of all pourable gel fuels made or sold by these companies. …
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CPSC: Drop-Side Cribs Sold Only at JCPenney Recalled for Serious Safety Risks
Yu Wei Co. and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the nationwide product recall on October 5, 2011. The product recall was issued after it became apparent that the drop-side rails on the cribs can malfunction, …
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Anchor for Safety: TV and Furniture Tip-Over-Related Deaths and Injuries Not …
Today, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to inspect and anchor furniture and TVs now, in order to protect young children from a preventable tragedy. A new data report shows that between 2000 and 2010, …
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Test the Toys, Not Our Kids!
CPSC Commissioners must make their final votes to start the testing. Make sure they follow through by contacting them and telling them to implement the law to make sure kids' toys are tested safe!
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Hidden dangers at home
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, says a child dies once every two weeks from injuries sustained when furniture or televisions tip over. Just this year, in March, and 11 month old baby died while sitting with his dad watching TV. …
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Recalls for Pottery Barn dolls, Jetta sedan
For more information about the products, call the manufacturer or CPSC's toll-free hotline, 800-638-2772. Only some cars or trucks recalled are affected. Contact a dealer for your model to see if it is included in the recall. …
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Regulators Consider Safety Brakes For Table Saws
CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum spoke at a hearing on the issue Wednesday. "I have personally met with victims of table saw blade injuries, and I have deep sympathy for the pain and the suffering they've endured and that will continue for the rest of …
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CPSC's public database faces first legal challenge
(AP Photo/CPSC) Praised by consumer advocates and denounced by manufacturers, a new federal database for safety complaints about everything from baby gear to household appliances is facing its first legal challenge. A motion has been filed in federal …
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Dangerous drop side cribs still available online
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says there have been 32 deaths associated with these cribs. In the last five years, they've recalled millions of them. Babies were getting trapped in the rails that make the side go down. …
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CPSC Recall: Ballard Designs Step Stools Pose Fall Hazards; Injuries Reported
Atlanta, GA — The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Ballard Designs, Inc. have announced a voluntary recall of Ballard Designs “Stafford” step stools for hazards the defective product poses to consumers. The CPSC announced the …
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Feds to Regulate Public Swimming Pool Drains
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reversed course on a law to regulate safety systems to prevent swimmers, particularly children, from getting trapped in public swimming pool drains. Federal regulators will investigate single drain …
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CPSC: LM Import & Export Recalls Toy Cars over High Levels of Lead Paint
Miami, FL — The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and LM Import & Export, Inc., have announced a voluntary recall of about 1900 toy cars for high levels of lead paint the toy contains. The CPSC announced the nationwide product recall on …
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Nordica Agrees to Civil Penalty Assessed Over Defective Skis
Online Media Washington, DC – The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced that Nordica USA, of West Lebanon, NH, has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $ 214000 to resolve CPSC staff's allegations that the ski distributor knowingly …
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