Product Safety
June 10, 2016 at 5:28 pm
On November 23, 2015, the world’s largest food manufacturer, Nestle, disclosed publicly that slave labor was being used to produce its seafood sourced from its supply chain in Thailand. An investigation had shown that Thai fishing operators lured migrant with false promises. The migrants were sold systematically and then kept in bondage and degrading conditions…
June 6, 2016 at 5:55 pm
Debco, Concord, Ontario, announced that it is recalling its Tonal Thirst Mug because the handle may break off when in use. Debco recommended in a press release that end-users immediately stop using the mugs and contact their…
June 1, 2016 at 3:23 pm
Last week, the CPSC announced that Teavana has agreed to pay a $3.75 million civil penalty because the company failed to report that some of its glass tea tumblers posted a safety risk to consumers, according to The National Law Review. However, the CPSC has not released a…
May 31, 2016 at 5:54 pm
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Mayborn USA, Norwood, Mass., is recalling 3.1 million Tommee Tippee Sippee spill-proof cups due to a risk of mold exposure. According to CPSC, mold…
April 15, 2016 at 5:21 pm
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Coleman, Wichita, Kan., is recalling its CTAC Lithium-Ion Flashlights due to a fire hazard. The CPSC reported that the flashlights' batteries can overheat and ignite. The recall…
April 8, 2016 at 5:57 pm
On Wednesday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that GBG Accessories Group recalled two styles of Ivanka Trump-branded scarves because they do not meet federal flammability standards for clothing materials and pose a risk of burning. The…
March 30, 2016 at 5:56 pm
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced last week that Gree Electric Appliances Inc., Zhuhai, China; Hong Kong Gree Electrical Appliances Sales Co. Ltd., Hong Kong; and Gree USA Sales Ltd., City of Industry, Calif., (Gree) will pay a $15.45 million civil penalty to the government for failure to report defective dehumidifiers. This is a…
March 25, 2016 at 2:24 pm
A federal judge ordered Boulder, Colorado-based Zen Magnets to cease selling and recall the company's small magnets capable of causing fatal injuries if swallowed, according to BizWest. Marketed as "sculptural" desk toys, the magnets retail in large sets of hundreds. According to the Consumer Product Safety…
March 10, 2016 at 4:00 pm
The Mira Loma Safety Committee from Philadelphia-based Penn Emblem Company accepted the Safety Achievement Award from Captive Resources LLC. An independent consulting company empowering businesses to control insurance costs, Captive Resources LLC has helped businesses improve safety and prevention loss practices for more than 30 years. This award signifies that Penn Emblem Company demonstrates an effective safety…
March 8, 2016 at 4:10 pm
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that it will not pursue compliance or enforcement actions against manufacturers, importers or private labelers of certain adult apparel that is determined exempt from testing under CPSC's flammability standard for not having a general conformity certificate. According to a press release, the CPSC approved the new policy on…
