8 Million Cuisinart Food Processors Recalled by Conair Due to Laceration Hazard
The food processor's riveted blade can crack over time and small, metal pieces of the blade can break off into the processed food. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
‘Tis the Season to Decorate Safely
#HolidayHazards sent thousands to the ER in 2015. There were six deaths and about 230 people a day treated for falls, cuts and other injuries related to holiday decorating.
Gree Reannounces Dehumidifier Recall Following 450 Fires and $19 Million in Property Damage
The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Safer Together: CPSC and CBP Collaborate to Keep Unsafe Toys Off Store Shelves
New CPSC data on toy recalls, injuries, and deaths now available.
Kidde Recalls 3.6M Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Due to Alarm Failure
The alarm can fail to continue to chirp when it reaches its seven year end of life if the batteries are replaced, leading consumers to believe it is still working.
Business Education
January
26
1:30 To 3:00
Bethesda, MD
CPSC, Health Canada and PROFECO Hosting Trilateral Webinar on Textile Compliance
January
12
11:00 To 12:00
Bethesda, MD
Commissioner Adler and Staff Meeting with Fire Safety Representatives
January
11
10:00 To 12:30
Rockville, MD
Scott Ayers Participating in the ASTM F15.10 Teleconference on Child Resistant Enclosures and Flame Mitigation Devices on Gasoline Containers