Topic: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

New toxic metal concerns

Millions of products have been recalled recently due to contamination with lead or cadmium. . . . While government regulations restrict lead in ...
The Retail Industry Leaders Association spent $684,939 in the second quarter to lobby the federal government on a variety of issues from health...
Millions of products have been recalled recently due to contamination with lead or cadmium. While government regulations restrict lead in...

Too many adults are forgoing bike helmets

For Lisa Hoffman, strapping on a bike helmet is old hat. That's why she's still alive.. . "A rollerblader cut me off while biking. I braked really...
Getting ready for a newborn's arrival can be a stressful time for parents. From preparing a place for the infant to sleep to learning how to use a...
Product safety is critically important to consumer health and international trade. To avoid massive product recalls or endangering the well-being...

Recall news

The following recalls have been announced:_ The Consumer Product Safety Commission is repeating a December 2009 recall of about 98,000 portable dehumidifiers, because of additional reports of incidents involving these items. The dehumidifiers, manufacture
Amid their grief, mothers of 2 children who drowned champion pool and hot tub safetyKaren Cohn and Nancy Baker share a tragic experience few mothers could fathom: They watched their children die after they were entrapped by powerful suction in a swimming

Nap Nanny recliners recalled

CPSC: Company recalls Nap Nanny baby recliners after infant deathPortable baby recliners that are supposed to help fussy babies sleep better are being recalled after the death of an infant.The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Monday