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CPSC Issues Unilateral Recall Press Release Involving “Uncooperative” Retailer Of Smoke Detector

On May 16, 2024, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) took an unconventional action, unilaterally issuing a recall announcement urging consumers to dispose of CHZHVAN Combination Smoke and Carbon...more

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Can a Voluntary Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Short-Circuit Costly Class Action Litigation?

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Manufacturers should add “possible class action defense” to the list of considerations when evaluating whether to conduct a voluntary recall of a consumer product, particularly when class action litigation is threatened or...more

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Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Heavily Featured At 2024 NFPA Conference

Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries, commonly found in devices used every day, including cell phones, e-cigarettes, and laptops. Lithium-ion batteries are also found in electric vehicles, e-scooters, and other...more

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What Food & Beverage Companies Need to Know About the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Food and beverage companies may be surprised to learn that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) is not the exclusive regulatory authority over the safety of foods and beverages. Indeed, other governmental authorities...more

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CPSC at ICPHSO: Office of Compliance Activity

This second installment of our series highlights CPSC’s Office of Compliance Activity and continued aggressive enforcement efforts. Multiple presenters emphasized CPSC’s continued aggressive enforcement. Commenters...more

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CPSC at ICPHSO: 2024 Enforcement Priorities

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) was well represented at the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization’s annual symposium in Orlando, which took place in February. Agency representatives...more

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A New Regulatory Landscape for Consumer Products Containing Button Cell or Coin Batteries

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New regulations from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are set to go into effect on March 19, 2024, for manufacturers and importers of consumer products containing button cell and coin batteries (or products...more

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Product Safety and Recalls: An Excerpt from the Advertising Law Tool Kit

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Join us over the next few months as we spotlight select chapters of Venable’s popular Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate their organization’s legal risk....more

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New Requirements for Manufacturers and Importers of Consumer Products Containing Button Cell or Coin Batteries

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently adopted comprehensive new safety and labeling requirements for consumer products containing button cell and coin batteries (or products intended to contain them) that...more

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The CPSC Solicits Stakeholder Input on PFAS and PFAS-Related Risks

On September 20, 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a Federal Register Notice to request information on PFAS from “all stakeholders such as consumers, manufacturers and importers, government...more

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CPSC Requests Information on PFAS in Consumer Products

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a request for information (RFI) on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) used in commerce or potentially used in consumer products, potential exposures...more

Mintz - Consumer Product Safety Viewpoints

CPSC Adopts Final Rules for Button Cell and Coin Batteries with Sweeping Requirements

On September 11, 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to adopt sweeping safety requirements, pursuant to Reese’s Law, for button cell and coin batteries and products containing these batteries or designed...more

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CPSC Signals Interest in PFAS in Consumer Products

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Key Takeaways - • What is happening? The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) published a request for information (RFI) on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) used in consumer products, potential human...more

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CPSC Collecting Data on PFAS in Consumer Products

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is initiating a wide-ranging data collection effort on the use and presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. As detailed in a September 30...more

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CPSC Publishes New Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission last week published a final rule finding that ASTM F2057-23 meets the requirements of the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act and adopting it as a...more

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Rise In Lithium-Ion Battery Demand Causing Challenges

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The rising lithium-ion battery demand is creating challenges for manufacturers. It is important to understand how to mitigate risk. The rising demand to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels has driven product manufacturers to...more

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Legal Insights for Manufacturing

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We are pleased to announce that Husch Blackwell has published its inaugural “Legal Insights for Manufacturing” report, which provides a look ahead to 2023 and explores the key trends and issues that will shape the coming year...more

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Consumer Product Recalls on the Rise: Important Compliance Reminders for Consumer Products Manufacturers and Sellers

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Data from U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that more consumer products are being recalled now than they have been in recent years. The U.S. PIRG Education Fund published a report on February 2, 2023...more

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Safe Sleep for Babies: What You Need to Know if You Offer Infant Sleep Products

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The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021, which went into effect on November 12, 2022, makes it is unlawful to sell, offer for sale, manufacture for sale, distribute in commerce, or import into the United States padded crib...more

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Dangerous Toys: Consumer Product Injury Laws

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With the holiday season upon us, kids will likely receive toys as gifts in the coming weeks. While the end of the year is a time for celebration, you must be cautious with all toys given to your children. Federal and...more

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CPSC to Industry: Get Ready for More – More Penalties, More Litigation, More Regulation

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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will take a hard and fast approach to product safety in FY23, according to its recently passed operating plan, with enforcement being at the top of its priority list....more

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What Companies Regulated by the FDA Need to Know About the Consumer Product Safety Commission

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent federal agency that regulates the manufacture, distribution, and sale of consumer products in the United States. Specifically, the Commission is tasked with...more

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Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2022

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As the global economy faces the third year of the pandemic, manufacturers are no longer focused on figuring out when things will return to “normal.” Instead, they are applying lessons learned from the past few years to become...more

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[Webinar] Getting Down to Brass Tacks | Informative Product Liability and Manufacturing Updates - October 12th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm...

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Regulatory challenges and legal threats facing product manufacturers change at rapid pace, and this is especially true in a post COVID-19 world. Join Bricker attorneys and distinguished experts as we cover a myriad of...more

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Recent CPSC Lawsuits Could Have Significant Ramifications for Platforms and for Companies Relying on Third Parties for Product...

Over the course of about a week, the CPSC, an agency that rarely litigates, flexed its litigation muscles not once, but twice, recently filing complaints against Amazon and Thyssenkrupp Access Corp., seeking to force both...more

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