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Category Archives: Recalls
Toyota recalls autos for acceleration issues
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, today announced it would recall approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals on specific Toyota Division models. This action is separate from … Continue reading
CPSC recalls 2.1M Stork Craft cribs after deaths
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada, today announced the voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft … Continue reading
House approves consumer protection reform bill
On December 19, the House of Representatives, by a vote of 407 to 0, passed legislation reauthorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and included statutory language specifically prohibiting the … Continue reading
Health panel votes to ban child cold medicines
Federal heath advisers voted Friday to halt the sale of over-the-counter cold and cough medicines for children under the age of 6. Click here to read the FDA patient safety … Continue reading
Consumer protection agency not what it seems
Most consumers still believe that if a product is on the shelf of a reliable store like Home Depot, somebody has tested it and proved it safe. At the least, … Continue reading
Fisher-Price Recalls Licensed Character Toys Due To Lead Poisoning Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Fisher-Price, announced a voluntary recall of its Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other children’s toys. Consumers should stop using recalled … Continue reading
CPSC to stiffen regulations on imports
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced proposed plans Thursday to stiffen government regulation on products imported into the United States and broaden safety standards across the board. The proposed regulations … Continue reading
Segway recall
Segway Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling Segway PT(s) to install revised software. All owners should stop using the Segway PT immediately … Continue reading
Proposed defect reporting rules opposed
Section 15(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act establishes reporting requirements for manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of consumer products. Each must notify the Commission immediately if it obtains information … Continue reading
