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CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Sunny House's High-Powered Magnetic Ball Sets Due to Ingestion Hazard; Failure to Meet Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets; Sold Exclusively at Temu.com

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

The 125 Piece 5mm Mixed Color Magnetic Ball Sets are small, spherical, loose, separable rare-earth magnets with a strong magnetic flux.

Key Points: 
  • The 125 Piece 5mm Mixed Color Magnetic Ball Sets are small, spherical, loose, separable rare-earth magnets with a strong magnetic flux.
  • They were sold as loose magnets in a set of 125 mixed color magnetic balls in the form of a cube.
  • The 125 Piece 5mm Mixed Color Magnetic Ball Sets were sold online at temu.com from April 2023 through May 2023 for between $8 and $19.
  • CPSC urges consumers to stop using and dispose of the Magnetic Ball Sets immediately.

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Allvre High-Powered Magnetic Ball Sets Due to Ingestion Hazard; Failure to Meet Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets; Sold Exclusively at Temu.com

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

CPSC issued a Notice of Violation to the seller, Allvre, of China, but the firm has not agreed to recall these magnetic ball sets or offer a remedy to consumers.

Key Points: 
  • CPSC issued a Notice of Violation to the seller, Allvre, of China, but the firm has not agreed to recall these magnetic ball sets or offer a remedy to consumers.
  • The 216 Piece 5mm Magnetic Ball Sets are small, spherical, loose, separable rare-earth magnets with a strong magnetic flux.
  • The 216 Piece 5mm Magnetic Ball Sets were sold online at temu.com from April 2023 through May 2023 for between $9 and $27.
  • CPSC urges consumers to stop using and dispose of the Magnetic Ball Sets immediately.

New Product Safety Recalls

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /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, Nov. 30, 2023 /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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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2023 /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, Nov. 22, 2023 /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 Miracle Baby Loungers Due to Suffocation Risk and Fall Hazard; Failure to Meet Federal Safety Regulation for Infant Sleep Products; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Miracle Baby Loungers because they violate the federal safety regulation for infant sleep products, posing a risk of suffocation and a fall hazard to infants.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Miracle Baby Loungers because they violate the federal safety regulation for infant sleep products, posing a risk of suffocation and a fall hazard to infants.
  • Specifically, the loungers fail to meet the safety requirements of CPSC's Infant Sleep Products regulation because they do not have a stand which creates an unsafe sleeping environment for infants.
  • Further, CPSC continues to advise firms to stop sale of non-compliant infant sleep products regardless of the date of manufacture.
  • CPSC urges consumers to stop using the Miracle Baby loungers immediately.

U.S. product recalls fall during Q3 even as regulatory scrutiny increases

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. product recall activity recorded it largest quarterly decline in over three years, as events fell by more than ten percent between Q2 and Q3 2023.  According to Sedgwick brand protection's latest U.S. Recall Index report, there were 740 product recalls in Q3 2023, which is 13.6% fewer than the 856 recorded in Q2 2023. Despite this third quarter decline, 2023 still remains on track to hit a five year high for total recall events.

Key Points: 
  • According to Sedgwick brand protection's latest U.S. Recall Index report, there were 740 product recalls in Q3 2023, which is 13.6% fewer than the 856 recorded in Q2 2023.
  • The number of pharmaceutical recalls went from 135 in Q2 2023 to 107 in Q3, a decrease of 20.7%.
  • Consumer product: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and other consumer product regulators are expected to remain aggressive in their enforcement actions against companies in violation of product safety regulations.
  • It is the only report that aggregates and tracks recall data across multiple regulatory agencies and industries to help stakeholders navigate the regulatory environment, product recalls, and other in-market challenges.

New Product Safety Recalls

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /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, Nov. 16, 2023 /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 .

Alarming Rise of Fire Incidents from Lithium-Ion Batteries Inspires 'Take C.H.A.R.G.E.' Campaign

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fires from lithium-ion battery-powered devices are increasing at an alarming rate. Today UL's Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) launches the Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety campaign with a new PSA and tips to educate people about safer use of lithium-ion battery powered devices. The campaign is being launched in collaboration with The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and with the support of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Key Points: 
  • of Battery Safety campaign with a new PSA and tips to educate people about safer use of lithium-ion battery powered devices.
  • Although they offer many advantages, a significant safety concern is the potential for these batteries to catch fire and cause explosions.
  • To help people enjoy their many lithium-ion battery powered devices safely, FSRI's new safety campaign offers consumers easy steps to Take C.H.A.R.G.E.
  • Recycle Devices and Batteries Properly: Responsibly dispose of old or damaged batteries and devices by taking them to the nearest battery recycling center.

Make it a 'Home Safe Home' for the Holidays

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is highlighting the importance of safety when buying and playing with kids' toys – even for older children. CPSC's Toy-Related Deaths and Injuries report found there were 11 deaths, and an estimated 145,500 emergency department-treated (ED) injuries in 2022 associated with toys for children 12 years and younger.

Key Points: 
  • Consumers should not only "think safety" about what they buy for children but should also be vigilant about where gifts are purchased, especially online.
  • As e-commerce retailing continues to grow year-over-year for holiday sales, Chair Hoehn-Saric is urging caution when turning to online retail outlets.
  • "Consumers expect the products they purchase online to be as safe as those they buy in brick-and-mortar stores," Chair Hoehn-Saric said.
  • CPSC is highlighting the following additional safety tips for safe and happy holiday activities including toy-buying, cooking and decorating.

Make it a 'Home Safe Home' for the Holidays

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is highlighting the importance of safety when buying and playing with kids' toys – even for older children. CPSC's Toy-Related Deaths and Injuries report found there were 11 deaths, and an estimated 145,500 emergency department-treated (ED) injuries in 2022 associated with toys for children 12 years and younger.  

Key Points: 
  • The majority of the 11 deaths reported were attributed to choking or asphyxiation associated with small parts, balls, or balloons.
  • As e-commerce retailing continues to grow year-over-year for holiday sales, Chair Hoehn-Saric is urging caution when turning to online retail outlets.
  • "Consumers expect the products they purchase online to be as safe as those they buy in brick-and-mortar stores," Chair Hoehn-Saric said.
  • CPSC is highlighting the following additional safety tips for safe and happy holiday activities including toy-buying, cooking and decorating.