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Build-a-Bear Workshop, Inc. Agrees to Pay $600,000 Civil Penalty and to Forego Indemnification
Yesterday the Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC" or "Commission") announced provisional acceptance of a $600,000 civil penalty settlement with Build-a-Bear Workshop, Inc. The agreement resolves CPSC staff…
Third Largest Toy-Related Fine Issued By CPSC: Spin Master Agrees To Pay $1.3 Million Civil Penalty
Yesterday the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) announced that Spin Master, Inc., agreed to pay a civil penalty of $1.3 million for selling and failing to report that Aqua Dots, a product Spin Master…
Black & Decker Agrees to Pay $960,000 CPSC Penalty
Today the Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC") announced that Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. has agreed to pay a $960,000 civil penalty to settle allegations that the company failed to report safety issues with its…
Legislation Passed by Congress in One Day Provides Some Relief from the CPSIA Lead Limits
Who says the Federal Government is in a state of gridlock? While all eyes were focused yesterday on the vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on the debt ceiling deal, the House and Senate both passed a bipartisan…
CPSC Announces New Hire as Director of Compliance
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC") has hired Andrew Kameros as Assistant Executive Director of Compliance and Field Operation, the office that oversees product safety recalls and plays a significant role…