CPSC

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Jangostor Water Beads Due to Chemical Toxicity Hazard, Violation of Federal Ban of Hazardous Substances; Sold on Amazon.com

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Toxicity, CPSC, Risk, Amazon (company), Dehydration, Water, Acrylamide, Vomiting

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Jangostor Large Water Beads.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Jangostor Large Water Beads.
  • If one of these large water beads is ingested, it can pose a risk of toxicity to children causing adverse health effects.
  • The product comes in two sizes, a bottle containing 11 ounces of large water beads and a bag containing 3.5 ounces of large water beads.
  • CPSC urges consumers to stop using Jangostor Large Water Beads immediately and dispose of the product in the trash.

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Tuladuo Water Bead Sets Due to Chemical Toxicity Hazard, Violation of Federal Ban of Hazardous Substances; Sold on Amazon.com

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Toxicity, Water, CPSC, Risk, Amazon (company), Dehydration, Acrylamide, Vomiting

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Tuladuo Water Bead Sets.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Tuladuo Water Bead Sets.
  • CPSC is also aware of an incident in which a one-year-old child required surgery to remove a large Tuladuo water bead after ingesting it.
  • The Tuladuo Water Bead sets were sold online at Amazon.com from March 2021 through November 2023 for between $10 and $20 by Tuladuo US.
  • CPSC urges consumers to stop using the Water Bead Sets immediately and dispose of the product in the trash.

New Product Safety Recalls

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
CPSC

WASHINGTON, March 14, 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, March 14, 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 XHJRI Braided Crib Bumpers Due to Suffocation Hazard; Violation of the Federal Ban on Crib Bumpers; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by XHJRI-US

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Parent, Sleep, Amazon (company), Human, Sleep mode, Infant, CPSC, Caregiver, Dam

The braided crib bumpers were sold online at Amazon.com from April 2022 to November 2023 for between $20 and $123.

Key Points: 
  • The braided crib bumpers were sold online at Amazon.com from April 2022 to November 2023 for between $20 and $123.
  • CPSC evaluated the gray 157-inch braided crib bumper and images of other models and determined that all of the company's braided crib bumpers sold in a variety of sizes and colors are subject to the federal ban.
  • The CPSC urges consumers to stop using and dispose of all XHJRI braided bumpers regardless of date of manufacture or purchase.
  • CPSC urges consumers to stop using the crib bumpers immediately, undo the braid, cut the strands, and dispose of the bumpers.

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using EVERCROSS EV5 Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold on Amazon.com and Walmart.com

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Amazon (company), Risk, CPSC, Lowe's, EBay, Lithium, Walmart, Newegg

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using EVERCROSS EV5 hoverboards because they pose a risk of fire to consumers.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using EVERCROSS EV5 hoverboards because they pose a risk of fire to consumers.
  • CPSC has received one report of a fire, resulting in substantial property damage to a residential building in New York City in May 2023.
  • EVERCROSS has not agreed to recall these hoverboards or offer a remedy to consumers.
  • CPSC urges consumers to immediately remove the battery packs from the hoverboards and dispose of them following local hazardous waste disposal procedures.

New Product Safety Recalls

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Amazon (company), CPSC

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 7, 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 .
  • Bubble Bear Crib Mattresses Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Violations of the Federal Safety Regulation for Mattresses; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Coral Island

Karin F. Baron, MSPH Elected as Secretary/Treasurer of the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Classification, CCCR, FDA, SCHC, Food, Society, Acta, Safety, CPSC, EHS, GHS, Environmental health, Risk assessment, B&C, SDS, Management

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and The Acta Group (Acta®) are pleased to announce that Karin F. Baron, MSPH, Director of Hazard Communication and International Registration Strategy, has been elected to serve as an Officer of the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC) and will serve as its Secretary/Treasurer. Ms. Baron has been a member of SCHC for 20 years and an active board member since 2022. She currently serves as the board liaison to the Arrangements Committee, participates in the Professional Development Committee and the Member Engagement Committee, and serves on the Board Finance Subcommittee. This honor reflects Ms. Baron's leadership skills in and devotion to the complex area of hazard communication. Reflecting on the election and her time at SCHC, Ms. Baron shared "Many may not realize that SCHC is a not-for-profit organization that is almost 100 percent volunteer driven to support its purpose. I am honored to continue to be part of this organization and to continue to support its ongoing mission."

Key Points: 
  • B&C and Acta are pleased to announce that Karin F. Baron, MSPH, Director of Hazard Communication and International Registration Strategy, has been elected to serve as an Officer of the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC) and will serve as its Secretary/Treasurer.
  • (B&C®) and The Acta Group (Acta®) are pleased to announce that Karin F. Baron, MSPH , Director of Hazard Communication and International Registration Strategy, has been elected to serve as an Officer of the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC) and will serve as its Secretary/Treasurer.
  • Ms. Baron has been a member of SCHC for 20 years and an active board member since 2022.
  • This honor reflects Ms. Baron's leadership skills in and devotion to the complex area of hazard communication.

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Topfun Folding Step Stools Due to Fall and Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Amazon (company), Injury, Concussion, CPSC, Fracture

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Topfun Folding 2-Step Stools because they can collapse or tip over during use, posing fall and injury hazards to consumers.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Topfun Folding 2-Step Stools because they can collapse or tip over during use, posing fall and injury hazards to consumers.
  • The step stools are made of black or white plastic and measure about 17 inches tall, 15 1/2 inches wide and 13 inches deep.
  • The step stools were sold exclusively on Amazon.com from November 2021 through July 2023 for between $24 and $62.
  • CPSC urges consumers to stop using the step stools immediately and dispose of them.

New Product Safety Recalls

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
CPSC

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 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 .

Key Points: 

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 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 .

Stay Safe, While Staying Warm This Winter; CPSC Warns Consumers to be Cautious When Using Generators, Furnaces and Space Heaters

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Carbon, Pet, PGMA, Fire, Carbon monoxide, Bed, Hyperthermia, Poisoning, Death, Risk, Safety, CPSC, Heat, NEVER, Family, Ventilation, CO, Propane

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As cold weather continues to impact much of the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about deadly hazards from home heating equipment, including space heaters, furnaces and fireplaces, based on the findings in a recent report.

Key Points: 
  • CPSC urges consumers to take safety precautions while keeping their home warm this winter.
  • A gasoline-powered generator used during weather-related power outages can produce as much CO as hundreds of cars.
  • When using electric portable heaters, ALWAYS use a wall outlet; NEVER a power strip and NEVER run the heater's cord under rugs or carpeting.
  • If a product has been recalled, stop using it immediately and contact the recalling company for the remedy--a refund, repair or replacement.