Topic Archives: CPSC

August 19, 2015 - CPSC, Consumer Products, Product Liability

CPSC Will Launch Electronic Filing System Pilot Program for Imported Products

By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park

Last week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a pilot program to test an electronic filing system that will require importers to submit data electronically for imported consumer products.  The filing system will aid CPSC and other regulators in their surveillance of imported …›

June 22, 2015 - CPSC, Consumer Products, Product Liability

Recall, Enforce, Repeat! CPSC and DOJ Team Up for Another Enforcement Action

By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) continues to escalate its enforcement efforts. Last week, the United States Department of Justice, on behalf of CPSC, filed suit against Spectrum Brands, Inc.  (“Spectrum”). United States v. Spectrum Brands, Inc., No. 3:15-cv-00371 (W.D. Wisc.). This …›