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U.S. CPSC July 15, 2011	CPSC Announces New, Lower Limit for Lead Content in Children's Products The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted that there was insufficient evidence to make a determination that manufacturers of children's products sold in the United States could not meet a total lead content limit of 100 parts per million for a product or product category.
U.S. CPSC December 17, 2010	CPSC Approves Rule Establishing a Publicly Available Consumer Database for Reporting Product Safety Incidents Required by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, the database will allow consumers to go online to SaferProducts.gov and file a report telling CPSC about an incident with an unsafe product or potentially hazardous consumer product.
U.S. CPSC October 27, 2005	CPSC Logs Record Year For Recalls, Civil Penalties, and Reports of Dangerous Products CPSC obtained the voluntary recall of 397 consumer products in fiscal year 2005. This figure represents the highest number of recalls for the agency in 10 years and includes the highest annual total ever for products not covered by a mandatory safety standard.
U.S. CPSC February 2, 2011	CPSC Extends Stay of Enforcement for Testing and Certification of Lead Content in Children's Products Until December 31, 2011 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to extend the stay of enforcement for testing and certification of lead content in children's products until December 31, 2011.
U.S. CPSC March 16, 2010	CPSC Approves Final Rule on Civil Penalty Factors The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to approve a final rule interpreting factors to be considered when seeking a civil penalty amount for knowing violations of CPSC laws.
U.S. CPSC December 28, 2006	CPSC Takes Step Forward In Effort to Protect Children From Hazardous Metal Jewelry The U.S. CPSC unanimously approved an advance notice of proposed rulemaking that could lead to a ban of children's metal jewelry that has more than 0.06 percent of total lead.
U.S. CPSC April 22, 2008	Eight Firms Agree To Pay $320,000 For Failing To Timely Report Drawstrings In Children's Outerwear Federal law requires manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to report to CPSC immediately (within 24 hours) after obtaining information that a product contains a defect which could create a substantial risk of injury.
U.S. CPSC February 6, 2009	CPSC Spells Out Enforcement Policy For New Lead Limits In Children's Products Effective February 10 Starting on February 10, 2009, consumer products intended for children 12 and under cannot have more than 600 parts per million of lead in any accessible part.
U.S. CPSC February 3, 2005	CPSC Announces New Policy Addressing Lead in Children's Metal Jewelry The new policy gives manufacturers, importers and retailers clear guidance on steps they should take to minimize the risk for children. The CPSC is also specifying the laboratory test procedures it will use to analyze lead content.
BusinessWeek September 3, 2007 Lowry & Woellert	More Paper Tiger Than Watchdog? The consumer product safety agency is overwhelmed and underfunded.
U.S. CPSC September 29, 2006	CPSC Welcomes Sears Holdings to Retailer Reporting Program The CPSC announced today that after a trial period, Sears Holdings Corp. is now taking part in a specialized reporting program developed for retailers.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2006	Nancy Nord Becomes Acting Chairman of CPSC Nord was appointed by President George W. Bush to be a Commissioner at CPSC and was sworn into office on May 5, 2005. Her term as Commissioner expires in October 2012.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	Firms Agree to Pay $85,000 in Civil Penalties for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Outerwear The U.S. CPSC announced today that Maran Inc. and K.S. Trading Corp. have agreed to pay a total of $85,000 in civil penalties to resolve allegations that the firms knowingly failed to report to CPSC immediately that children's hooded sweatshirts or jackets they sold had drawstrings at the neck.
U.S. CPSC August 12, 2011	CPSC Renews Memorandum of Understanding With Brazilian Government to Improve Product Safety The two agencies have agreed on a plan of work with joint activities designed to foster cooperation to promote consumer product safety in both countries.
U.S. CPSC July 26, 2007	Tree Stand Manufacturer Sued For Late Reporting of Injuries To the Government The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today the filing of a lawsuit Ardisam Inc. for delaying the report of serious injuries with the Big Foot and Lite Foot Series hunting tree stands.
U.S. CPSC December 3, 2010	Winter Bee Agrees to $200,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Sweatshirts The penalty settlement, which has been accepted provisionally by the Commission, provides that Winter Bee must pay $40,000 of the $200,000 penalty.
U.S. CPSC January 8, 2009	CPSC Clarifies Requirements of New Children's Product Safety Laws Taking Effect in February Under the new law, children's products with more than 600 ppm total lead cannot lawfully be sold in the United States on or after February 10, 2009, even if they were manufactured before that date.
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2011	Ms. Bubbles Agrees to Pay $40,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings on Children's Jackets The penalty agreement settles staff allegations that the firm knowingly failed to report to the CPSC immediately, as required by federal law, that its children's hooded jackets were sold with drawstrings through the hood.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2010	Pro-Pac Distributing Corp. Agrees to Pay $125,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Sweatshirts The U.S. CPSC announced that Pro-Pac Distributing Corp. has agreed to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $125,000 for knowingly failing to report to CPSC immediately that two different children's hooded sweatshirts it imported and distributed had drawstrings at the neck.
U.S. CPSC February 28, 2002	CPSC Chairman Calls for Lifting Cap on Civil Penalties Imposed on Industry Thomas Moore, Acting Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), tells an international consumer forum in Orlando, Fla., today that he supports eliminating the cap on civil penalties that the CPSC may seek against industry...
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2009	CPSC Developing Practical Guidance For Meeting Phthalates Requirements In New Child Safety Law; Public Input Sought: Interim enforcement policy also announced by the agency Interim enforcement policy also announced by the agency
U.S. CPSC August 5, 2009	Ross Stores Agrees To Pay $500,000 Civil Penalty For Failing To Report Drawstrings In Children's Outerwear The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that Ross Stores Inc., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $500,000 for failing to report to CPSC immediately, as required by federal law, that children's hooded sweatshirts it sold had drawstrings at the neck.
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2011	CPSC Launches New Consumer Product Safety Information Database Today SaferProducts.gov database delivered on time, on budget for the public
U.S. CPSC October 1, 2009	Target to Pay $600,000 Civil Penalty: Toys Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban As part of its commitment to protecting the safety of children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. has agreed to pay a $600,000 civil penalty for allegedly violating the federal lead paint ban on toys.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	Kohl's Department Stores Agrees to Pay $425,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children's Sweatshirts The U.S. CPSC announced today that Kohl's Department Stores Inc. has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $425,000 to resolve allegations that Kohl's knowingly failed to report to CPSC immediately, as required by federal law, that children's hooded sweatshirts it sold had drawstrings at the neck.
U.S. CPSC January 28, 2011	Raynor Marketing Agrees to $390,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defective Office Chairs The settlement resolves CPSC staff allegations that Raynor Marketing Ltd. was aware of a defect involving office chairs it sold to consumers, as well incidents and injuries, yet the firm failed to report immediately to CPSC as required by federal law.
U.S. CPSC December 17, 2010	CPSC Approves Strong New Crib Safety Standards To Ensure a Safe Sleep for Babies and Toddlers The federal crib standards had not been updated in nearly 30 years and these new rules are expected to usher in a safer generation of cribs.
U.S. CPSC July 1, 2011	CPSC Issues New Drawstring Safety Rule for Children's Outerwear The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted today to approve a new federal safety rule for drawstrings in children's outerwear.
IndustryWeek October 20, 2010	The Distribution Trap By catering to the whims of the mass market, manufacturers are allowing their retail customers to dilute the value of their products and services.
U.S. CPSC April 21, 2004	CPSC Signs Cooperative Agreement With Chinese Government To Improve Safety of U.S. Imports By formalizing a working relationship between the US and China, the CPSC and AQSIQ have committed to the exchange of scientific, technical, and regulatory information to help ensure the quality, safety and proper labeling of consumer products.
U.S. CPSC February 4, 2010	Schylling Associates to Pay a $200,000 Civil Penalty for Violation of Lead Paint Ban and for Failure to Report The penalty settlement resolves allegations that the company violated the federal lead paint ban regarding toys with surface paints containing lead above the legal limit applicable at the time, and failed to immediately report to CPSC information about the non-compliant toys.
U.S. CPSC	CPSC Adopts Testing Requirements for Children's Toys The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted 5-0 on July 20 to approve new third party testing requirements to ensure the safety of children's toys.
U.S. CPSC January 10, 2008	Hunting Tree Stand Manufacturer Agrees To Pay $420,000 Civil Penalty The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that a Wisconsin-based tree stand manufacturer has agreed to pay the government a $420,000 civil penalty for failing to immediately report serious injuries to hunters with its Big Foot and Lite Foot series hunting tree stands.
U.S. CPSC August 5, 2009	Wagner Spray Tech and Techtronic Industries Agree To Pay $800,000 Civil Penalty for Delay in Reporting Overheating Battery Chargers The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that Wagner Spray Tech Corp. and Techtronic Industries Co. LTD have agreed to pay an $800,000 civil penalty.
U.S. CPSC July 17, 2009	Haier America to Pay More Than $500,000 Civil Penalty The company has also recalled 150,000 oscillating tower fans due to a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 12, 2009	The Acting Chairman Announces New, Modern Facility For Consumer Product Testing and Evaluation; Advanced Safety Testing To Be Performed By Scientists and Engineers The new facility, in Rockville, Md., will provide additional space for CPSC's Laboratory and Engineering Sciences Teams to test and evaluate consumer products; support standards development, both voluntary and mandatory; and support compliance, investigatory and recall-related work.
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2008	CPSC Clarifies Certification Requirements: Agency Staff to Focus on Compliance with Safety Rules The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a final rule by unanimous vote, addressing the conformity certification required for consumer products subject to safety rules under CPSC jurisdiction.
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009	Hill Sportswear Agrees To Pay $100,000 Civil Penalty For Failing To Report Drawstrings In Children's Sweatshirts The U.S. CPSC announced today that Hill Sportswear Inc. has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $100,000 to resolve allegations that Hill Sportswear knowingly failed to report to CPSC immediately that children's hooded sweatshirts it manufactured and sold had drawstrings at the neck.
U.S. CPSC December 27, 2007	Shopping Channel HSN Agrees to Pay $875,000 Civil Penalty HSN LP has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $875,000 to settle allegations that HSN LP failed to report in a timely manner, as required by federal law, serious injuries and hazards with the Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers.
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2010	CPSC Approves Final Rule on Guidelines for Mandatory Recall Notices The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission unanimously approved a new rule setting guidelines and requirements for information in mandatory recall notices.
U.S. CPSC September 22, 2009	`CPSC 2.0' Launches Product Safety Agency into Social Media: Consumers to Be Informed of Important Safety Issues Faster and More Frequently The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is launching "CPSC 2.0," a comprehensive social networking initiative that will make lifesaving and other safety information more accessible to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 5, 2008	CPSC To Announce New Strategies at the Ports In an effort to address the increase of imported consumer products, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing new import strategies and a greater presence at port entries.
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U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009	CPSC Announces the Swearing In of Two New Commissioners Robert S. Adler and Anne Northup were sworn in this week as Commissioners of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
U.S. CPSC December 3, 2008	Major Apparel Retailer To Pay a $60,000 Civil Penalty For Failure To Report Drawstrings In Children's Outerwear The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that Nordstrom Inc. has agreed to pay a $60,000 civil penalty to settle allegations that the firm knowingly failed to report that its children's hooded jackets and sweaters were sold with drawstrings at the hood and neck.
U.S. CPSC July 5, 2011	Viking Range Corporation Agrees to $450,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defective Refrigerators The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that Viking Range Corporation, of Greenwood, Miss., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $450,000.
U.S. CPSC August 10, 2011	Perfect Fitness to Pay $425,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Fall Injury Hazard with Exercise Equipment CPSC staff alleges that Perfect Fitness concluded in June 2008 that its exercise equipment was defective following re-testing of the handle design.
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2004	CPSC Corrects the Record on Consumer Reports Story Consumer Reports falsely asserted that it found 48 consumer products that violated CPSC safety standards. Based on an analysis of information from Consumers Union, CPSC technical experts have concluded that at least 34 of the products listed by Consumer Reports do not violate any CPSC standard.
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2004	CPSC Targets Vulnerable, Hard-to-Reach Populations - Stratton Tells Congress About Toy and Child Product Safety Actions The CPSC chairman told the House Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection that agency continues to enforce standards, announce recalls, and prevent deaths and injuries from rising.
U.S. CPSC July 9, 2009	Inez Tenenbaum Sworn In As New Chairman of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Inez Moore Tenenbaum has been sworn in as the ninth Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.