Hoverboards swept the holiday gift market for kids in 2015 but also made news after claims that they were catching on fire. Predictably, the internet was flooded with videos of hoverboards in flames. The technology and the fires caught the collective attention of not only consumers and the media but also that of Underwriters Laboratories
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Consumer Product Recalls: Week In Review
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced nine (9) recalls during the week of February 15, 2016. The announcements include two different recalls on the basis of the potential for exposure to mold. The following is a list of those recalls with links to the respective announcements from CPSC.
- Paper boxes recalled due to presence of mold
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Consumer Product Recalls: Week In Review
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced six (6) recalls during the week of February 8, 2016. The announcements include a recall of propane gas which lacked sufficient odorant to warn consumers of a leak. The following is a list of those recalls with links to the respective announcements from CPSC.
- Snowmobile recalled due to brake
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Hot Topics on the Agenda for House Committee Hearing on CPSC
As previously discussed here, the U.S. House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Committee will hold a hearing entitled “Industry Perspectives on the Consumer Product Safety Commission” on Wednesday, March 10, 2016. It is clear from a Background Memo published yesterday that the Committee intends to delve into some of the highest profile issues in the CPSC regulated community from recent years. The Committee also announced the witnesses testifying at the hearing as well as the topics that may be explored.
Consumer Product Recalls: Week In Review
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced ten recalls during the week of February 1, 2016. The recalls include a diverse set of products ranging from a computer used for SCUBA diving to decorative baby rattles. The following is a list of those recalls with links to the respective announcements from CPSC.
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- Dive computers recalled
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House Committee to Hold Hearing on Industry Perspectives on CPSC
The House Energy & Commerce Committee will hold a hearing entitled “Industry Perspectives on the Consumer Product Safety Commission.” The hearing will take place on Wednesday, March 10, 2016, at 10:15 a.m. (ET). The Energy & Commerce Committee has oversight over the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the hearing will focus on “evaluating…
Webinar: 3D Printing- Evaluating Product Safety and Liability Risks, Avoiding and Defending Claims
3D Printing: Evaluating Product Safety and Liability Risks, Avoiding and Defending Claims
This CLE webinar will examine product liability concerns surrounding 3D printing and best practices in avoiding and defending claims over defects. Topics discussed will include many industries including the automotive industry, consumer products, and medical devices. After the presentations, there will be a live question and answer session.
What General Counsel Must Know About 3D Printing
Read all about “What General Counsel Must Know About 3D Printing,” as published in The Advisory Board Company’s General Counsel Agenda, December 2015. Written by Husch Blackwell’s Kris Kappel, click here to see why “many are calling 3D printing the ‘third industrial revolution.'”
VIDEO: Husch Blackwell’s 3D Printing Team (Part 2)
Husch Blackwell’s 3D Printing Team works to stay ahead in a field with rapid advancements. Husch Blackwell is positioned to play a major role in the 3D printing industry. In Part 2 of Husch Blackwell’s 3D Printing Team video, attorneys share how clients can benefit from our knowledge on Intellectual Property, Product Safety and Warranty,…
VIDEO: Husch Blackwell’s 3D Printing Team (Part 1)
Husch Blackwell’s 3D Printing Team works to stay ahead in a field with rapid advancements. Husch Blackwell is positioned to play a major role in the 3D printing industry. In Part 1 of Husch Blackwell’s 3D Printing Team video, attorneys share how clients can benefit from our knowledge on Intellectual Property, medical regulations, and how…