CPSC Press Releases

• Published on January 8, 2015 - 14:23 GMT

  CoScentrix Expands Recall of DD Brand Candles Due to Fire Hazard; Exclusively at Hobby Lobby

  Recall Details Units About 168,000 (About 256,000 candles sold in jars and tins were recalled in November 2014 and about 126,000 candles sold in tins were recalled in April 2014) Description This recall involves four types of DD branded single-wick candles …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on January 5, 2015 - 14:00 GMT

  Gerber Legendary Blades, Division of Fiskars Brands Inc., Agrees to $2.6 Million Civil Penalty, Internal Compliance Improvements ...

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Gerber Legendary Blades, a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis., has agreed to pay a $2.6 million civil penalty and abide by a permanent injunction. In …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on December 18, 2014 - 14:12 GMT

  Schneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards

  Recall Details Units About 62,500 Description The recall involves PowerPact J-frame molded case circuit breakers with thermal-magnetic trip units. The circuit breakers are made of black plastic and have a three-position breaker handle that indicates …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on November 25, 2014 - 12:00 GMT

  Stand by Your Pan: Protect Your Family from Cooking Fires and Food Poisoning this Thanksgiving Holiday

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Need a recipe for the perfect Thanksgiving meal?  Start your  holiday meal off right with an ounce of fire prevention and add a pound of food safety.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on November 20, 2014 - 13:40 GMT

  Graco Recalls 11 Models of Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation Hazard

  Recall Summary Name of product: Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling and TravelMate Model Strollers and Travel Systems Hazard: The folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child’s finger, posing a …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on November 20, 2014 - 09:00 GMT

  Working Across Borders to Protect our Children; North American Collaboration Expands Toy Safety Efforts This Holiday Shopping ...

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Health Canada and the Consumer Protection Agency of the United Mexican States (Profeco) are joining forces this year to protect children across North America from dangerous …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on October 30, 2014 - 14:00 GMT

  Williams-Sonoma Agrees to Pay $700,000 Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Defective Pottery Barn Kids Roman Shades

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Williams-Sonoma, Inc., of San Francisco, Calif., has agreed to pay a $700,000 civil penalty. The agreement resolves CPSC staff’s charges that the firm knowingly …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on October 30, 2014 - 13:00 GMT

  When Turning Clocks Back After Daylight Saving Time, Replace Batteries in Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fall is a good time of year to think about fire and carbon monoxide safety in your home. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms this …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on October 29, 2014 - 20:18 GMT

  Cane Creek Recalls Bicycle Shocks Due to Risk of Injury

  Recall Summary Name of product: DBINLINE Rear Shock Hazard: The shock absorber is marked with graphics that incorrectly identify the adjustment directions for High Speed Rebound (HSR) damping. Following these directions will cause unexpected behavior by a …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on October 28, 2014 - 13:00 GMT

  Baja and One World Technologies Agree to $4.3 Million Civil Penalty, Internal Compliance Improvements for Failure to Report ...

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Baja Inc., and its corporate affiliate, One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C., agreed to pay a $4.3 million civil penalty.  The settlement resolves CPSC …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on October 27, 2014 - 18:00 GMT

  CPSC Announces Winners of First-Ever Apps Challenge New Apps Help Consumers Track Recalls Product Safety Incidents

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced four developers are the winners of CPSC’s first-ever Safety Apps Challenge, in a press conference today.  Earlier this year, CPSC challenged developers to create apps to help …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on October 9, 2014 - 09:00 GMT

  October is Window Covering Safety Month: CPSC Urges Parents to Inspect Homes for Hidden and Deadly Window Cord Hazards

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers during October to check all window coverings for exposed or dangling cords, which pose a strangulation hazard to infants and young children. CPSC is in …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on September 25, 2014 - 13:00 GMT

  CPSC Approves Strong Federal Safety Standard for High-Powered Magnet Sets to Protect Children and Teenagers

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – To protect the safety of  consumers, especially young children, tweens, and teenagers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to approve a new national safety standard for high-powered magnet sets. High-powered magnet sets are …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on September 18, 2014 - 17:01 GMT

  Siemens Recalls Audible Fire Alarm Base Due to Risk of Injury

  Recall Details UnitsAbout 9,000DescriptionThis recall involves the SBGA-34 audible base that is affixed to ceiling-mounted smoke detectors in order to sound an alarm when the fire alarm system is activated. The audible base has part number S54370-F13 and …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on September 17, 2014 - 12:00 GMT

  Meijer Agrees to Pay $2 Million Civil Penalty for Distributing Recalled Products

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Meijer, Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich., has agreed to pay a $2 million civil penalty for distributing recalled consumer products. The agreement settles charges that …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on September 11, 2014 - 08:00 GMT

  End of Summer Snapshot: At Least 174 Child Drownings This Summer in Swimming Pools and Spas

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – From Memorial Day through Labor Day 2014, at least 174 children between the ages of 1 and 14 drowned in swimming pools or spas, according to media reports compiled by the USA Swimming Foundation. Of the 174 reports, 112 victims were …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on September 3, 2014 - 16:34 GMT

  iDevices Recalls Temperature Probes Due to Ingestion Hazard

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: September 03, 2014 Recall number: 14-267 Recall Summary Name of product: Cooking thermometer probes …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on August 26, 2014 - 15:27 GMT

  Cree Recalls LED Light Fixtures Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: August 26, 2014 Recall number: 14-746 Recall Details UnitsAbout 10,000DescriptionThis recall …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on August 22, 2014 - 13:11 GMT

  Two Deaths Reported with Ace Bayou Bean Bag Chairs; Recall Announced Due to Suffocation and Choking Hazards

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: August 22, 2014 Recall number: 14-261 Recall Details DescriptionWASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods
• Published on August 13, 2014 - 14:20 GMT

  ESL, Interlogix Hard-Wired Smoke Alarms Recalled Due to Failure to Alert Consumers of a Fire

  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: August 13, 2014 Recall number: 14-255 Recall Details UnitsAbout 141,000 in U.S. and 13,000 in …

  Distribution channels: Consumer Goods