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CPSC to furniture industry: You could be liable
CPSC to furniture industry: You could be liable February 27, 2019 READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Furniture manufacturers, government must act now to stop tip-overs, recall dangerous dressers
Furniture manufacturers, government must act now to stop tip-overs, recall dangerous dressers February 27, 2019 READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle Prepared Remarks for the 2019 International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization Annual Symposium
Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle Prepared Remarks for the 2019 International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization Annual Symposium February 27, 2019 READ THE FULL ARTICLE
A helpful list of regular household items that can put your children at risk
A helpful list of regular household items that can put your children at risk of an injury or fatality. March 22, 2018 READ THE LIST
The furniture industry is starting to feel the shutdown’s impacts. Here’s what to know.
The furniture industry is starting to feel the shutdown’s impacts. Here’s what to know. January 23, 2019 READ THE FULL ARTICLE
IKEA Still Sells HEMNES Dresser Linked to a Child’s Death
IKEA Still Sells HEMNES Dresser Linked to a Child’s Death: The Company Has Not Recalled the 8-Drawer Dresser. Why Not? January 9, 2019 READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Furniture Today: What are top issues facing the industry in the coming year?
Furniture Today: What are top issues facing the industry in the coming year? January 7, 2019 READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Preventing Furniture and TV Tip-Overs
Preventing Furniture and TV Tip-Overs Even if you think the furniture in your home is safe for one reason or another...you can be sure that your child can and will try to climb it.
Dressers Exempt From Industry Safety Standards: Fail Consumer Reports’ Tests New government data show dressers 30 inches tall and under have been linked to deaths, so why aren’t they covered?
Dressers Exempt From Industry Safety Standards: Fail Consumer Reports' Tests New government data show dressers 30 inches tall and under have been linked to deaths, so why aren’t they covered? November 16, 2018
Furniture Anchors Not an Easy Fix, as Child Tip-Over Deaths Persist: A CR investigation shows obstacles to using lifesaving anchors; secret shoppers had a hard time finding them at major retailers
Furniture Anchors Not an Easy Fix, as Child Tip-Over Deaths Persist: A CR investigation shows obstacles to using lifesaving anchors; secret shoppers had a hard time finding them at major retailers November 5,
Consumer Reports put seventeen short dressers marketed as being 30 inches or less through rigorous tip-over testing
Consumer Reports put seventeen short dressers marketed as being 30 inches or less--a height currently exempt from the industry’s voluntary stability standard--through rigorous tip-over testing. The Results: Twelve failed at least one test. Here’s
Consumer Reports Year-Long Investigation of Deadly Tip-Overs Finds Voluntary Standard Leaves Too Many Children at Risk: Organization calls for stronger, mandatory standards to prevent child injuries and deaths
Consumer Reports Year-Long Investigation of Deadly Tip-Overs Finds Voluntary Standard Leaves Too Many Children at Risk: Organization calls for stronger, mandatory standards to prevent child injuries and deaths March 23, 2018
Consumer Reports Tries New, Tougher Furniture Tip Over Test
Consumer Reports Tries New, Tougher Furniture Tip Over Test March 22, 2018
Furniture Tip Overs: A Hidden Hazard in your Home Some makers do it right, but children still die from unstable dressers. And there are no laws to help prevent future tragedies.
Furniture Tip Overs: A Hidden Hazard in your Home Some makers do it right, but children still die from unstable dressers. And there are no laws to help prevent future tragedies. March 22,