Latest U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Stories
More Than One Million Dollars in Property Damage Linked to Goldstar and Comfort-Aire Dehumidifiers WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is urging consumers to check if they have recalled Goldstar or Comfort-Aire dehumidifiers. The firm is re-announcing the recall of about 98,000 of the dangerous dehumidifiers that pose a serious fire and burn hazard, and are...
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Name of product: Off-Road Motorcycles Units: About 6,117...
Final updated standards to be delivered for approval in October WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ralph Vasami, Executive Director of the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA), released the following statement today regarding the industry's proposed updates to the ANSI/WCMA standard on corded window-covering safety: "Our industry is committed to engineering and manufacturing superior products that meet our customers' demands for performance, choice and safety....
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with nine manufacturers and distributors, is announcing a voluntary recall of all pourable gel fuels made or sold by these companies. Due to the serious risks of flash fire and burns when consumers add pourable gel to an already burning fire pot, consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO)...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurricane Irene has left many East Coast residents dealing with major wind damage and flooding. As people scramble to evaluate the damage to their homes, many are unknowingly putting themselves and their families in danger. Do you know the proper precautions to take after a hurricane? Hon. Nancy Harvey Steorts, the former Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, cautions that residents rushing back to their homes after the storm...
CPSC and USFA Warn About Deadly Dangers That Can Linger After Hurricane Irene Passes WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) are warning residents in hurricane-impacted areas about the deadly dangers that can remain even after Hurricane Irene strikes. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO) Consumers need to be especially careful during a loss of electrical power, as the...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Name of product: Pogoplug Video file...
Stay of Enforcement for Testing Until December 31, 2011 WASHINGTON, July 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted 5-0 June 27, 2011, to approve new third party testing requirements for phthalates, through a notice of requirements, to ensure that children's toys and child care articles meet the federal phthalates limits. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO) Phthalates are a type of chemical used to make plastics...
Safe Kids Reminds Parents to Keep Watchful Eye on Children around Water WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Safe Kids USA with support from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is coordinating a national public education effort to raise awareness with parents and caregivers about water safety for children and help prevent drowning and entrapment in pools and spas. Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4. Nearly 750 children ages 14 and...
Safe Kids Reminds Parents to Keep Watchful Eye on Children around Water WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Safe Kids USA, with support from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is coordinating a national public education effort to raise awareness with parents and caregivers about water safety for children and help prevent drowning and entrapment in pools and spas. Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4. Nearly 750 children ages 14 and...
