Chairman Inez Tenenbaum traveled to Brazil June 10 to renew the MOU between CPSC and the National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality (Inmetro).
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CPSC Renews Memorandum of Understanding With Brazilian Government to Improve Product Safety
August 12th, 2011 · No Comments
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Philips Lighting Recalls EnergySaver and Marathon Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Flood Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard
August 11th, 2011 · No Comments
The glue that attaches the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the lamp can fail allowing the glass outer envelope to fall and strike persons and objects below, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
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Perfect Fitness to Pay $425,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Fall Injury Hazard with Exercise Equipment
August 10th, 2011 · No Comments
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Perfect Fitness, of Sausalito, Calif., has agreed to pay a $425,000 civil penalty. The settlement agreement has been provisionally accepted by the Commission (5-0).
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Emergency Exit Signs Recalled by Best Lighting Products Due to Failure to Illuminate
August 9th, 2011 · No Comments
The fixtures can malfunction and fail to illuminate in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in the event of an emergency.
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Target Recalls Step Stools with Storage Due to Fall Hazard
August 4th, 2011 · No Comments
The wooden step stools can break apart or collapse under the weight of the user, posing a fall hazard.
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