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View Post: CPSIA's ban on brass
7 Nov 2009 by Walter Olson  
By a 3-2 vote, the CPSC has confirmed that the absurd and inflexible Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act bans the sale of children's products which contain components of conventional (leaded) brass. The vote drew dissents from ...
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View Post: The five most hazardous products for babies and toddlers: Consumer ...
6 Nov 2009 by Consumer Reports  
The list was just released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in its annual report “Nursery Product-Related Injuries and Deaths Among Children under Age Five.” The report is based on hospital-treated injuries associated with ...
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View Post: barbara's beat: CPSC issues four safety recalls‏
28 Oct 2009 by blp3  
Consumer Product Safety Commission issues four recalls due to safety issues. Belkin International Inc. is recalling the SurgeMaster Surge Protectors due to a shock hazard. Risk of strangulation prompts recall to repair IKEA roller ...
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View Post: Tips for American cyclists from the Consumer Product Safety Commission
3 Nov 2009 by freewheeler  
Three cyclists are run down in broad daylight by a SMIDSY driver. Luckily the newspaper which reports this crash is able to convey valuable advice from The Consumer Product Safety Commission: - Protect your head, and wear a helmet. ...
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View Post: Children's art easels recalled due to high levels of lead ...
6 Nov 2009 by Consumer Reports Guide to Baby Products  
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission yesterday announced a voluntary recall of about 10000 Young Artist Easels manufactured by MacPherson's of Emeryville, Calif. The recall notice claims that high levels of lead are contained in ...
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View Post: To get rid of a bomb hidden battery - Le blog de new battery
21 Oct 2009
According to media reports, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has disclosed for the HP and Compaq notebook computer lithium-ion battery packs may overheat, triggering fire, causing property losses of the user, therefore, ...
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View Post: Shopfloor » Blog Archive » CPSIA Update: Brass Ackwards
7 Nov 2009 by Carter Wood  
The wheels on the bus won't go 'round and 'round in many playrooms this year if the Consumer Product Safety Commission has its way. On Wednesday, the Commission voted against a petition to exempt small pieces of brass used in the wheels ...
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View Post: Overheating Target Halloween flashlights uncovered by WalletPop ...
28 Oct 2009 by Mitch Lipka  
The recall being announced today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission includes both the flashlights that WalletPop detailed on Oct. 1 -- a three-pack of mini flashlights -- as well as a second set of flashlights with stencils ...
View Blog: WalletPop Blog - http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2009/07/02/kate-gosselin-a-popular-brand-self-dest...

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View Post: New: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 2.0, Goes All ...
23 Sep 2009
In keeping with its commitment to protect the lives of children and families, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is launching CPSC 2.0, a comprehensive social networking initiative that will make lifesaving and other safety ...
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