Posted: 16 Apr 2009 09:26 AM IST
April 7, 2009, WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that 14 firms have agreed to pay a total of $1,055,000 in civil penalties.
The penalties settle allegations that the firms knowingly failed to report to the CPSC immediately, as required by federal law, that children’s hooded sweatshirts or jackets they sold had drawstrings at the hood and/or neck. Children’s upper outerwear with drawstrings, including sweatshirts or jackets, pose a strangulation hazard that can cause death to children.
The garments were eventually recalled as appropriate. The settlements have been provisionally accepted by the Commission.
CPSC has ordered the following firms to pay civil penalties to the U.S. Treasury:
The TJX Companies Inc., d/b/a T.J. Maxx, of Framingham, Mass.
Marshalls of MA Inc., of Framingham, Mass.
Concord Buying Group Inc., d/b/a A.J. Wright, of Framingham, Mass.
Bob’s Stores Corp., of Meriden, Conn.
Kidz World Inc., d/b/a High Energy USA, of New York City, N.Y.
The Bon-Ton Stores Inc., of York, Pa.
Coolibar Inc., of St. Louis Park, Minn.
Brents-Riordan Co. LLC, of Shreveport, La.
Forman Mills Inc., of Pennsauken, N.J.
Urgent Gear Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Seventy Two Inc., of La Puenta, Calif.
Orioxi International Corp., of Brea, Calif.
Outfitter Trading Co. LLC, of Littleton, Colo.
Retco Inc., of Breckenridge, Colo.
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- Jayakumar ( JK)
- Madras, India
- A textile technologist, chemist to be more precise. Have taken up responsibilities with AATCC and ASTM International to provide technical and support services to members and member prospects. Involved in QA systems implementation for Textile producers. Work with some of the top rated technicians in the world. We are Rated very highly Globally. I share my knowledge and experience ( Episteme and Techne)with the industry. Conduct Training programs for AATCC and ASTM Intl. In addition design and deliver tailor made programs and deliver lectures. Love to drive in search of desolate and exotic locations, where the air is clean , water in pure and nature is still natural. Ironically I Love gadgets and gizmo's and experimenting with new hardware and software. Life is not perfect , but it is interesting. Imperfections make life worth living. A perfect system is no challenge to the body , mind and soul.
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