Dossier
CPSC
Coverage of CPSC in the Nexus archive.
- Vacuums sold by Amazon, Walmart, others recalled over fire risk: CPSC
Vacuums sold by Amazon, Walmart, and other retailers are being recalled due to a fire risk linked to lithium-ion batteries. The CPSC reported that Rowenta, the manufacturer, has received over 65 global reports of batteries overheating or failing to charge.
- CPSC is recalling 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon after children choked on silicone strings
The CPSC is recalling 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon due to choking hazards caused by silicone strings that violate toy safety standards. The silicone strings are smaller and longer than permitted under mandatory toy safety regulations.