Tag Archives: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Bungling Fireworks Use Can Cause Tragedies

Posted on 3 July 2025 by Ken Zino

The Trump administration is amid a political purge of CPSC Board members. It requested earlier this week that the U.S. Supreme Court dismiss three Democratic members appointed by President Biden to seven-year terms on the Consumer Product Safety Commission. They were fired in May by President Trump. However, they were then reinstated by a federal judge.

The Trump mis-administration asked the court for an immediate order to allow the firings to go forward. Lawyers for the commissioners objected of course. More fireworks will be coming here – safe or unsafe for Democracy. Bungling presidencies can cause tragedies too. Continue reading →

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Chinese Junk Watch – Cub Scout Pins Recalled for Lead

Posted on 3 July 2020 by Ken Zino

The pin’s face and shaft contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. Continue reading →

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