Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on May 1 the following voluntary recalls of imported products:
The Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 20 updated its list of Letters of Advice sent to importers and manufacturers for violations of mandatory product safety standards. Recently added data show CPSC sent letters of action for import-related violations related to 95 products in March and 51 products in April. All of the Letters of Advice sent in March were related to Chinese products, while in April the majority covered products from Mexico and Pakistan. The most common violations in March and April were of tracking label requirements and the Federal Hazardous Substances Act standard for lead in children’s products.
Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on April 30 the following voluntary recalls of imported products:
Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on April 29 the following voluntary recalls of imported products:
Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on April 24 the following voluntary recalls of imported products:
Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on April 23 the following voluntary recalls of imported products:
Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on April 22 the following voluntary recalls of imported products:
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on April 21 urged a toy importer to recall a product that he claims contains over six times the level of phthalates allowed under federal law. “Clingy darts” imported by Greenbrier International of Virginia and sold in stores throughout New York, including Dollar Tree, present a health danger to children, he said. He also asked Dollar Tree to remove the products from its shelves.
Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on April 17 the following voluntary recalls of imported products:
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is looking into requiring carbon monoxide detection and shut-off systems in vented gas heating appliances. The commission says it now thinks technology has developed to the point where carbon monoxide sensors can withstand the harsh conditions found in gas furnaces, boilers, wall furnaces and floor furnaces. Systems that automatically shut down when carbon monoxide is detected would improve the safety of the devices, which are currently used in homes, schools, hotels and nursing homes, said CPSC. Although some in industry say current sensor designs wouldn’t be able to operate for any length of time, CPSC noted that Japan already requires carbon monoxide detection systems in vented gas heating appliances. To gather more information before it takes any regulatory action, CPSC will hold a public meeting June 3 in Rockville, Md. Registration is required by May 23. Written comments on the issue are due by June 7.