Government Sues Company for Delayed Reporting of Defective Product
Federal law dictates that knowledge of a dangerous product must be reported. A manufacturer, supplier, distributor and end-buyer could be on the hook if a known substantial product hazard is left unreported.
The Department of Justice, on behalf of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), filed a complaint against Spectrum Brands Inc., Middleton, Wis., last month. Applica Consumer Products, Miramar, Fla., which merged with Spectrum Brands Inc. last year, allegedly failed to report a hazardous defect on one of its products in a timely manner. In this case, more than three years passed before the company alerted the CPSC.
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Amanda L. Cole is the editor-in-chief of NonProfit PRO. She was formerly editor-in-chief of special projects for NonProfit PRO's sister publication, Promo Marketing. Contact her at acole@napco.com.