Topic: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Gov't slow in efforts to force safer window blinds
AP News
Despite scores of deaths, government has been slow to force safer designs for window blindsWhen 3-year-old Brandyn Coppedge became entangled on a window blind cord, it took less than a minute for the toddler to strangle. His father says the safety device designed to prevent such a tragedy had broken ...
Window Blinds Deaths
AP News
This image provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, shows a roll-up blind that was recalled in December 2009 because its corded loop poses a strangulation hazard for children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said about 500 children have strangled on the cords of blinds and shades since the early ...
Daiso hit with big fine for lead-laden toys
AP News
Government slaps hefty $2 million fine on Daiso for lead in toys, other alleged violationsFederal regulators on Tuesday slapped a hefty $2 million fine on U.S. subsidiaries of Japanese retailer Daiso following accusations that they imported lead-tainted toys and dangerous children's products. The Consumer Product Safety Commission also ...
Fellowes Climate Control Footrests Recalled
consumeraffairs.com
Fellowes is recalling about 1,000 climate control footrests.The footrest’s fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard.
The recalled footrests are black and made of plastic. The Fellowes brand item #80309 can be found on the serial label at ...
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