CPSC

New Product Safety Recalls

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Jeudi, juin 13, 2024
CPSC, Daikin

WASHINGTON, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below.
  • Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov .
  • Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing Recalls Amana, Daikin, Goodman-Branded Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Packaged Units Due to Fire Hazard

New Report: 86 Million Americans Are Unprotected Against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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Mercredi, mai 29, 2024
Carbon, Transfer, Single, Data collection, Engine-generator, Restaurant, Cyclone, Atmosphere, Transfer switch, Marketing, UL, Smoke, Risk, Education, Hurricane season, Collection, Carbon monoxide, Internet, ESOMAR, Fatality, Ethics, Weather, Equipment, Engagement, Opinion, Death, Insights Association, Pew Research Center, Generator, CPSC, CO, Research, Standard, Knowledge, Family, Poisoning

“Americans are making dangerous assumptions about carbon monoxide that contribute to a false sense of security that they are protected or that poisoning won't happen to them,” said Sayon Deb, director of primary insights at UL Standards & Engagement.

Key Points: 
  • “Americans are making dangerous assumptions about carbon monoxide that contribute to a false sense of security that they are protected or that poisoning won't happen to them,” said Sayon Deb, director of primary insights at UL Standards & Engagement.
  • As hurricane season approaches, the ULSE report underscores the importance of the safe handling and use of portable generators.
  • With an increase in extreme weather, portable generator usage is likely to increase, emphasizing the importance of protecting against the threat of CO poisoning.
  • The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s outlook , released last week, is the most aggressive May prediction the agency has ever made.

$3.0 Million Available in Pool Safely Grants to Help State, Local and Tribal Governments Prevent Drownings and Drain Entrapments; Apply Now

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Vendredi, mai 10, 2024
Parent, Water, Education, VGB, Safety, Congress, Death, CPSC, Teaching, Pharmaceutical industry

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges state, local and tribal governments to apply for up to $3.0 million in grant funding for the Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP or grant program).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges state, local and tribal governments to apply for up to $3.0 million in grant funding for the Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP or grant program).
  • I encourage state, local, and tribal governments to apply for this grant program to make an impact in their communities," said CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric.
  • "The funding can be used for drowning education, training and enforcement of pool safety requirements, as well anti-drowning education."
  • The grant program is authorized through the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act).

New Product Safety Recalls

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Jeudi, mai 9, 2024
CPSC

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov .

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WASHINGTON, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov .

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Mega-Tac Permanent Adhesive Due to Risk of Poisoning; Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements

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Jeudi, mai 9, 2024
Methanol, Poison, UPC, Genesis, CPSC, Child, PPPA, Clothing

The liquid glue is required to have child-resistant packaging under the PPPA because the product contains four percent or more of methanol by weight.

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  • The liquid glue is required to have child-resistant packaging under the PPPA because the product contains four percent or more of methanol by weight.
  • In addition, the label on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA).
  • The translucent, white, plastic Mega-Tac permanent adhesive bottles have a blue, pointy cap.
  • CPSC urges consumers to stop using the bottles immediately and dispose of the product in accordance with local disposal laws.

NCLA Plans to Sue CPSC over Comm’r Trumka’s Illegal Efforts to Stop Sales of Weighted Sleep Sacks

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Jeudi, mai 9, 2024
NCLA, Blanket, Bias, CDC, Richard Trumka, Research, Parent, Infant, Documentation, CPSC, Commissioner, Death, Letter

Commissioner Trumka issued disparaging statements to the general public and to retailers creating the false impression that the company’s wearable infant sleep sacks have caused infant deaths.

Key Points: 
  • Commissioner Trumka issued disparaging statements to the general public and to retailers creating the false impression that the company’s wearable infant sleep sacks have caused infant deaths.
  • NCLA warns CPSC and Trumka to preserve all documentation and internal and external communications related to Dreamland, determined to stop this illegal attack on the company.
  • Dreamland Baby founder and CEO Tara Williams created the company’s first weighted wearable sleep blanket sack for her own son when he was an infant.
  • Trumka is a repeat offender abusing his office, and it is long past time for CPSC to rein him in.”

New Product Safety Recalls

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024
CPSC

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov .

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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov .

New Product Safety Recalls

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Jeudi, avril 25, 2024
CPSC, Code

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below.
  • Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov .
  • Sant and Abel Recalls Children's Pajamas Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Regulations for Children's Sleepwear

CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Montebello ST and DRT63ST Gas Fireplaces; Multiple Fires Reported

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Jeudi, avril 25, 2024
Death, Injury, CPSC, IHP, Superior, Risk, Fire, Propane

CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using the Montebello ST and DRT63ST fireplaces.

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  • CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using the Montebello ST and DRT63ST fireplaces.
  • The window glass assembly of the fireplace can allow air to enter the fireplace and direct flames downward, overheating and igniting flammable material under the fireplaces.
  • CPSC is aware of multiple residential fires involving the Montebello See-Through and DRT63ST fireplaces.
  • Report incidents involving the Lennox, Astria, or Superior gas fireplaces, or any product-related injury, to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov .

New Product Safety Recalls

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Jeudi, avril 18, 2024
Amazon (company), CPSC, Head injury, Risk

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below.
  • Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov .
  • Gasaciods Children's Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Safety Regulation for Bicycle Helmets; Imported by Fengwang Sports; Sold Exclusively on Temu.com
    Gasaciods Children's Helmets Recalled Due to Risk of Head Injury; Violation of Federal Safety Regulation for Bicycle Helmets; Imported by Fengwang Sports; Sold Exclusively on Temu.com | CPSC.gov
    Randder Liquid Fuel Bottles Recalled Due to Risk of Burn and Poisoning; Violation of the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Render Store
    Randder Liquid Fuel Bottles Recalled Due to Risk of Burn and Poisoning; Violation of the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Render Store | CPSC.gov