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Published on August 4, 2014 - 12:00 GMT

Star Networks USA Recalls Magnicubes Due to Ingestion Hazard; Firm Settles Administrative Lawsuit

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Star Networks USA LLC, of West New York, N.J., are announcing a voluntary recall to refund for all Magnicube Spheres and Magnicube Cubes. The recall of these high-powered magnetic …

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Published on July 31, 2014 - 14:30 GMT

Joseph Mohorovic Sworn In As A New Commissioner of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Joseph P. Mohorovic has been sworn in as a Commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). President Barack Obama nominated Mr. Mohorovic on October 13, 2013, and he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 28, 2014, to …

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Published on July 31, 2014 - 12:00 GMT

Elliot Kaye Sworn In As 10th Chairman of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Elliot F. Kaye has been sworn in as the 10th Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). President Barack Obama nominated Mr. Kaye on March 31, 2014, and he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 28, 2014, to a term …

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Published on July 24, 2014 - 14:57 GMT

Recalled Products Sold by Best Buy and Liquidators After Recall Date

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: July 24, 2014 Recall number: 14-238 Recall Summary Name of product: Canon EOS Rebel T4i Digital …

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Published on July 17, 2014 - 12:00 GMT

Buckyballs and Buckycubes Refunds Now Available Through BuckyballsRecall.com; Recall To Refund Will Last Until Jan. 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Owners of Buckyballs and Buckycubes can now obtain refunds. These loose, high powered magnets pose a deadly risk to young children, tweens, and teens, if ingested. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers …

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Published on July 3, 2014 - 13:30 GMT

HMI Industries Agrees to $725,000 Civil Penalty, Internal Compliance Improvements for Failure to Report Defective Floor Cleaners

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that HMI Industries Inc., of Strongsville, Ohio, has agreed to pay a $725,000 civil penalty. The penalty agreement has been accepted provisionally by the Commission in a …

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Published on July 3, 2014 - 07:00 GMT

A Call to Action: Parents and Children Need to Learn to Swim and ‘Pool Safely’ during the July 4th Holiday

WASHINGTON – In anticipation of family gatherings around public and private pools during the Independence Day holiday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safely campaign is reminding parents and children of the steps they should take …

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Published on June 26, 2014 - 10:43 GMT

Scott, Trek Recall Bicycles with SR Suntour Front Forks Due to Crash Hazard

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: June 25, 2014 Recall number: 14-215 Recall Summary Name of product: SR Suntour forks on model year …

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Published on June 26, 2014 - 09:30 GMT

CPSC Reports Increase in Fireworks-Related Deaths and Injuries in 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to celebrate safely. A new CPSC study issued today highlights an increase in the number of fireworks-related deaths …

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Published on June 17, 2014 - 14:00 GMT

CPSC Joins International Effort to Prevent Button Battery-Related Injuries and Deaths

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During International Product Safety Week (June 16-20, 2014), a bi-annual meeting of government, industry and consumer organizations, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and counterparts from 12 other countries and …

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Published on June 13, 2014 - 10:00 GMT

Four Calif. Importers, Six Individuals Ordered to Stop Importing and Selling Hazardous Children’s Products

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal district judge has issued injunctions against four California companies and six individuals barring them from importing, selling and distributing children’s products containing hazardous levels of lead and phthalates and small …

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Published on June 6, 2014 - 15:00 GMT

Cinmar Agrees to $3.1 Million Civil Penalty, Significant Internal Compliance Improvements for Failure to Report Defective ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Cinmar LLC, of West Chester, Ohio, has agreed to pay a $3.1 million civil penalty. The penalty agreement has been accepted provisionally by the Commission in a 3-0 …

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Published on June 4, 2014 - 15:00 GMT

CPSC Accepting Nominations for 2014 Chairman's Circle of Commendation Awards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) begins accepting nominations for the Chairman's Circle of Commendation Award program today. Completed nominations should be received at CPSC by July 11, 2014. The program was …

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Published on May 21, 2014 - 09:00 GMT

CPSC Calls for All Children to Learn to Swim in 2014, All Families to Take the Pool Safely Pledge

WASHINGTON, D.C. – New reports released today from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals that nearly 400 pool and spa drownings occur each year in the United States that involve children younger than 15 years old, with more than 75 …

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Published on May 20, 2014 - 14:11 GMT

Adult Portable Bed Handles Recalled by Bed Handles Inc. Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards; Three Deaths Reported

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: May 20, 2014 Recall number: 14-185 Recall Details DescriptionWASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer …

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Published on May 19, 2014 - 12:00 GMT

U.S. Department of Justice: Electrolux Agrees to Pay $750,000 Civil Penalty for Delay in Reporting

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Justice Department’s Civil Division announced today that Electrolux Home Products Inc. (Electrolux), of Charlotte, North Carolina, has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $750,000 to settle allegations that it knowingly failed to report …

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Published on May 15, 2014 - 17:59 GMT

Gree Reannounces Dehumidifier Recall Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; More Fires and Property Damage Reported

Danby or Premiere Model number Capacity Date code range DDR3011 30-pint All units DDR30P 30-pint All …

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Published on May 15, 2014 - 13:35 GMT

Legrand Wiremold Expands Recall of Under-Cabinet Power Strips Due to Electric Fire Hazard

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: May 15, 2014 Recall number: 14-178 Recall Summary Name of product: Under-cabinet power strips …

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Published on May 12, 2014 - 17:00 GMT

Buckyballs and Buckycubes High-Powered Magnet Sets Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard; Craig Zucker To Fund A Recall Trust, Settles ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing a voluntary recall of all Buckyballs and Buckycubes. The recall of these high-powered magnetic sets is announced as part of the settlement of an administrative case filed …

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Published on May 5, 2014 - 12:00 GMT

Port Surveillance News: CPSC Stops More Than 12.5 Million Units of Violative Products from Reaching Homes in Fiscal Year 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) system for targeting certain high-risk cargo continued to net results in the last half of fiscal year 2013 leading to the identification of about 8.2 million units of consumer products …

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