The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 13,000 water heaters due to an increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Imported by Navien America Inc., the agency said the heaters’ “vent collar may separate or detach if pressure is applied,” which could result in the release of carbon monoxide. There have been Read More

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of about 1,000 children’s fleece robes due to the failure to comply with flammability requirements. Imported by Hanna Andersson, the agency reported the robes do not meet Federal Flammability Standards, and can therefor pose an increased risk of burn injuries. There have been no injuries reported. Read More

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 64,000 car seat adapters due to a fall hazard. Imported by Bugaboo Americas, the agency said when the seat is used on a stroller and positioned so the child is facing forward, the seat can disconnect and fall. There has been one report of the Read More

Holiday decorating plans do not normally include lacerations, falls and fires. Unfortunately, these hazards make an unwelcome appearance in the homes of thousands of consumers each year. To help avoid hidden decorating dangers, CPSC and UL are providing families with tips for a safe holiday home. Reports of falls from ladders while stringing lights and Read More

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of 20,000 ice cream dippers, sold by The Pampered Chef, due to risk of injury. The agency reported that the cap and seal of the scoop can “fly off with substantial force” when exposed to warm water. There have been six reports of injuries from the Read More

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Circo 17” Children’s Travel Cases Units: Read More

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that it has reached a settlement with E&B Giftware LLC (E&B), of Yonkers, N.Y., resolving CPSC staff allegations that E&B failed to report a defect with its fitness balls. In settling this matter, E&B has agreed to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $550,000. Read More

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. (Build-A-Bear), of St. Louis, has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $600,000. The penalty settlement agreement has been provisionally accepted by the Commission. The settlement resolves CPSC staff allegations that Build-A-Bear failed to immediately report a defect involving its toy bear Read More

In an interesting read by Mark Friedman in Arkansas Business, Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company of Little Rock announced it was cutting medical liability insurance premiums by 12.5%. According to Arkansas Mutual CEO Corey Little, the premium savings are attributable to the fact that Arkansas Mutual has been “very selective” in which doctors it chooses to Read More