The year in furniture and bedding recalls 2024
This most recent 12-month period eclipsed 2023 in the total number of units recalled and injuries reported WASHINGTON — At a glance, 2024 shaped up …
Category: Regulatory
CPSC announces recall of 122 dressers sold exclusively at Amazon.com
Units pose a tip-over and entrapment hazard if not anchored to the wall WASHINGTON — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the …
AHFA hires Alex Williams as manager of sustainability, regulatory compliance programs
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) has added Alex Williams to its staff as manager of Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance Programs, …
A look at consumer demand for new tip restraints aimed at preventing tip-over incidents
Alliance4Safety issued just over 3,000 units last year to replace recalled tip restraints that are prone to breaking HIGH POINT — In the year since …
CPSC e-filing system seeks to improve process for importers
Companies with a record of filing timely, complete certificates of compliance can achieve a more efficient and quicker flow of goods through customs HIGH POINT …
AHFA analyzes EPA formaldehyde risk evaluation to determine impact on industry
HIGH POINT – On January 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final risk evaluation for formaldehyde conducted under the Toxic Substances Control …
CPSC announces recall of 800 dressers sold at Walmart.com
Agency said that units are unstable if not anchored to the wall and also violate performance, warning-label requirements of STURDY Act WASHINGTON — The U.S. …
CPSC board OKs e-filing rule for Certificates of Compliance
Commissioners also approve extending implementation date from 12 to 18 months WASHINGTON — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has approved a Final Rule that …
South Shore recalls 1,200 cribs that pose entrapment hazard
CPSC says spacing between some of the slats is wider than federal safety standard WASHINGTON — Canadian furniture resource South Shore Industries has recalled about …
Dorel Home Furnishings recalls 69,300 wall beds
CPSC says units can detach from the wall, posing an injury hazard to consumers MONTREAL — Dorel Home Furnishings has recalled 69,300 wall beds that …
