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Is CPSC the New "National Nanny?" Agency Files Third Lawsuit In Five Months Against Maker of Nap Nanny

On Wednesday, the CPSC filed an administrative complaint against Baby Matters, LLC, the manufacturer of Nap Nanny and Nap Nanny Chill infant recliners. The CPSC alleges there have been at least five deaths and over 70…

CPSC Issues Long Awaited Rules on Testing

The CPSC just issued the final rule on testing and certification for children's products. The final rule, effective February 8, 2013, requires manufacturers, importers, and private labelers to test representative…

CPSC Announces New General Counsel

On December 3, 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC") Chairman Inez Tenenbaum announced the hiring of former Georgetown University Vice President and General Counsel Stephanie Tsacoumis as new General…

Course Set for Higher CPSC Civil Penalties

As the CPSC staff begins to negotiate settlements under new authority granted through the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, companies can expect more aggressive positions from the CPSC. Recent consent agreements…

CPSC Issues Revised Recall Handbook and New Guidelines for Reverse Logistics Plans

Yesterday the Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC") announced a revised version of its Recall Handbook and new Guidelines for Retailers and Reverse Logistics Providers ("Reverse Logistics Guidelines"). Although…