While Sandy has come and gone, her devastation remains. As the East Coast begins the slow process of recovery, widespread problems like power outages will continue for days or weeks. Some of the interim solutions people may turn to—things like grills or portable generators—come with their own hazards that may not be obvious. The CPSC has issued a press release with some good safety tips that can help keep Sandy from causing any more suffering. You can find it here.
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CPSC Breaking News & Recent Recalls
- Nourison Recalls Rugs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot May 23, 2013
- Insolroll Recalls Roller Shades with Solar and Rechargeable Motors Due to Fire Hazard May 22, 2013
- Lea Industries Recalls Children’s Beds Due to Fall Hazard May 21, 2013
- Powell Company Recalls Anywhere Lounger Bean Bag Chairs Due to Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards May 16, 2013
- Avon Recalls Microwave Popcorn Maker Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; New Instructions Provided May 16, 2013
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- #CPSC certificate proposal, part of ~$1/2 bil/year for paperwork: where we are & where to go. Got ideas? Mine here: bit.ly/16hm2Eb 1 week ago
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- Part 1110, part v: My colleagues' questionable certitude that we don't need to ask more questions about certificates. bit.ly/10xBVOG 1 week ago
- Broken recordkeeping? Is CPSC making sense or making a mess when it comes to retaining compliance certificates? bit.ly/ZRYkK7 2 weeks ago
- Should exempt from testing mean exempt from certifying to a test? We want to hear from you. Well, I do, at least. bit.ly/11TeQr6 2 weeks ago
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