President Obama has presented Marietta S Robinson as his nominee as a commissioner with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). If confirmed, Ms. Robinson would be in place as the fifth commissioner now leading the government agency. The CPSC oversees the quality and
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of Lee Carter Co.’s action figure toys and baby rattles, manufactured in Mexico. About 7,000 of the Super Luchamania Action Figures were sold. The recalled action figures, sold in packs of 12, are
Before you start your annual holiday toy shopping, be sure that you are aware of hazards to look for that are still appearing on toy shelves. Even with new regulations and testing requirements in place, potentially harmful toys can still be found. The U.S.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced that Pottery Barn Kids, a division of William-Sanoma Inc. of San Fransisco, CA, has issued a recall of certain of its dolls. The doll recall is based on a strangulation hazard presented by the hair on
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Adventure Playsets has recalled about 240,000 swing sets due to a fall hazard. The wood in the posts of the fort section on the swing sets can rot, causing weakening and leading to a fall
Williams-Sonoma has recalled 28,000 Whirly Whip hot chocolate pots after eight consumers have reported injuries when the handles broke off during use, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSC has received 28 reports of the handles breaking off the pots. When the
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a voluntary recall of 57,000 Holiday Rattle baby slippers by Atico International USA. The stuffing and rattle inside these baby booties can be pulled out, posing a choking hazard to young children. These slippers were sold
The holiday season has arrived, and as consumers decorate their homes, it is important that they take proper safety precautions to avoid fires and injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), approximately 12,000 consumers must be treated each year in the United