Consumer Agency Warns about Danger of Small Magnetic Balls in Toys December 11, 2023 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning about the danger of high-powered, pea-sized magnets found in toys, announcing one...
Consumer Product Injuries Continue to Rise After Low in 2020 October 3, 2023 Following the record low number of consumer product-related injuries reported in 2020 (an 18% decrease), injuries increased 6.8% in 2021...
Ferris Wheel Owner Says Injured Kid At Fault for Tennessee Fair Accident September 20, 2017 The owner of a Ferris wheel in which four people were injured in Tennessee last year has responded to lawsuits...
Hoverboards Unwelcomed at More Utah Universities January 26, 2016 By Lindsay Whitehurst and Michelle L. Price Several Utah universities are joining colleges around the country in restricting hoverboards on campus as federal officials review dozens of...
New Jersey Alerts Consumers to Safety Concerns Over ‘Hoverboards’ January 4, 2016 The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs alerted consumers that “hoverboards,” one of this past season’s hottest gift items, is...
New Hampshire Fire Marshal’s Office Urges Fireworks Safety June 29, 2015 Officials from the New Hampshire fire marshal’s office are urging residents and visitors alike to use caution in buying and...
U.S. Sues Wisconsin’s Spectrum Brands over Coffee Pot Handles June 19, 2015 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is suing Middleton, Wis.-based Spectrum Brands for allegedly failing to report a problem with...