U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Carolina Milano High-Powered Magnetic Balls Cubes Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Carolina Milano 5mm Magnetic Balls Cubes because the loose, hazardous magnets pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Carolina Milano 5mm Magnetic Balls Cubes because the loose, hazardous magnets pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested.
  • CPSC testing revealed the Magnetic Balls Cubes do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory federal safety standard for magnets.
  • The Carolina Milano 5mm Magnetic Balls are small, spherical, loose, and separable rare-earth magnets with a strong magnetic flux.
  • CPSC urges consumers to stop using and dispose of the Magnetic Balls Cube immediately.

SHAREHOLER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders with Losses on their Investment in Peloton Interactive, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline – PTON

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

NEW YORK, July 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Peloton Interactive, Inc. (“Peloton” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PTON), and certain officers.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Peloton Interactive, Inc. (“Peloton” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PTON), and certain officers.
  • To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.
  • The Firm has recovered billions of dollars in damages awards on behalf of class members.

Have a Blast, Just Do It Safely this Fourth of July; CPSC Report Shows Trips to the Emergency Room Remain High

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fireworks related injuries remain high, turning many Fourth of July celebrations from fun and festive, to a trip to the emergency room. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to either leave fireworks to the professionals or take steps to celebrate safely when using consumer-grade fireworks.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fireworks related injuries remain high, turning many Fourth of July celebrations from fun and festive, to a trip to the emergency room.
  • The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to either leave fireworks to the professionals or take steps to celebrate safely when using consumer-grade fireworks.
  • Five of those deaths were associated with fireworks misuse, with victims ranging from 11 to 43 years of age.
  • The new report also showed there were an estimated 10,200 fireworks-related injuries in 2022.

Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association Voices Concerns Over Proposed Regulatory Changes

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association (PGMA) today shared testimony with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), voicing concerns over the agency’s newly proposed rule that would further impose additional CO emissions requirements on portable generators.

Key Points: 
  • The Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association (PGMA) today shared testimony with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), voicing concerns over the agency’s newly proposed rule that would further impose additional CO emissions requirements on portable generators.
  • Testing concludes that the CPSC’s rule changes could force portable generators’ exhaust temperatures to exceed 1000 degrees Fahrenheit – extreme temperatures that would likely cause house fires and threaten owners’ safety.
  • PGMA further noted that the proposed emissions changes would increase portable generator ownership costs, making it more difficult for those most needing generators in emergencies to be able to afford them.
  • G300 is a comprehensive standard for generator safety that helps address carbon monoxide-safety concerns from misuse through a CO detection and automatic shutoff feature.

Brendan Foley promoted to McCormick Chief Executive Officer; Lawrence Kurzius to continue as Executive Chairman of the Board

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Lawrence E. Kurzius will continue to serve as Executive Chairman of the Board.

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  • Lawrence E. Kurzius will continue to serve as Executive Chairman of the Board.
  • Mr. Kurzius served as Chairman and CEO of McCormick for more than seven years.
  • In June 2022, he transitioned the President title and responsibilities for the Company's global operations to Mr. Foley.
  • "Lawrence has been a transformational leader for McCormick, bringing our global flavor platform to life through his entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking, and growth-oriented vision for the Company.

Fireworks: Holiday Fun or a Hazard?

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

ROSEMONT, Ill. , June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As families gear up for Fourth of July barbecues and festivities, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is reminding them to take caution when handling fireworks. From small-scale sparklers to larger firework displays, at-home safety measures are key to avoiding injuries to the fingers, hands, arms and face.

Key Points: 
  • From small-scale sparklers to larger firework displays, at-home safety measures are key to avoiding injuries to the fingers, hands, arms and face.
  • "It may be a tradition to let children and teens oversee fireworks, but parents should always be cautious.
  • Fireworks-related injuries can have long-term and sometimes devastating effects," said Tyler Steven Pidgeon, MD, FAAOS, orthopaedic hand surgeon and spokesperson for the AAOS.
  • To schedule an interview with an AAOS expert about common orthopaedic hand or trauma injuries resulting from fireworks, email [email protected] .

Winston & Strawn Adds Prominent Litigator Stephanie Clouston to Dallas Office

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

DALLAS, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Stephanie Clouston as a partner in the firm's Dallas office and as a member of the Litigation Department.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today the addition of Stephanie Clouston as a partner in the firm's Dallas office and as a member of the Litigation Department.
  • Stephanie is a highly experienced litigator who focuses her practice on business disputes in the telecommunications, manufacturing, energy, and construction industries.
  • "I am honored to be part of the renowned litigation team in Winston's Dallas office and to join a firm with a well-served reputation for litigation excellence," said Stephanie.
  • "Stephanie is an exceptionally talented trial lawyer who brings national lead counsel experience representing companies operating in Texas and nationwide," said Dallas Office Managing Partner Tom Melsheimer.

CPSC Votes to Terminate EGL Motor's ATV Action Plan Due to Repeated Violation of Federal Safety Standards

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Monday, June 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to terminate EGL Motor Inc.'s All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Action Plan.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to terminate EGL Motor Inc.'s All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Action Plan.
  • Prior to importing or distributing ATVs in the United States, manufacturers, importers or distributors of ATVs are required to have a Commission-approved ATV Action Plan.
  • CPSC has issued EGL Motor multiple Notices of Violations for its failure to comply with its federal ATV requirements.
  • Since 2022, EGL Motor and CPSC have announced three recalls for approximately 7,400 units of EGL-branded and Ace-branded youth ATVs due to injury hazards and violation of federal mandatory ATV safety standard.

SHAREHOLER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders with Losses on their Investment in Peloton Interactive, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline – PTON

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Monday, June 26, 2023

NEW YORK, June 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Peloton Interactive, Inc. (“Peloton” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PTON), and certain officers.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Peloton Interactive, Inc. (“Peloton” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PTON), and certain officers.
  • To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.
  • The Firm has recovered billions of dollars in damages awards on behalf of class members.

Prevent Blindness Declares June 28-July 4, 2023, as Third Annual Fireworks Safety Awareness Week, Seeking to Educate the Public on the Dangers of Fireworks

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

CHICAGO, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's oldest nonprofit eye health and safety organization, has declared June 28-July 4, 2023, as the Third Annual Fireworks Safety Awareness Week. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), fireworks devices were involved in an estimated 8,500 injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments around the 4th of July holiday in 2021. And, there were 9 non-occupational, fireworks-related deaths during that time period.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness , the nation's oldest nonprofit eye health and safety organization, has declared June 28-July 4, 2023, as the Third Annual Fireworks Safety Awareness Week.
  • Prevent Blindness also offers fun and creative ideas for fireworks alternatives for safe celebrations .
  • "Have a safe Independence Day this year by leaving the fireworks to licensed professionals," said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness.
  • "And remember to be vigilant about your surroundings, as bystanders can also be injured by errant fireworks and shrapnel."