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Consumer Reports Urges CPSC to Investigate Chemical Burn Risks from Gel in Sensory Squeeze Toys Including the NeeDoh Nice Cube

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumer Reports (CR) today called on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to investigate the NeeDoh Nice Cube, a popular sensory squeeze…

March 19, 2025

Product Safety

CR letter to CPSC on Chemical Burn Risks from Gel in Sensory Squeeze Toys

Consumer Reports (CR) would like to bring to the CPSC’s attention a sensory gel toy known as the NeeDoh Nice Cube, manufactured by Schylling, which…

March 19, 2025

Product Safety
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Amazon refuses to take legal responsibility for consumer safety, sues federal watchdog agency: Consumer Reports statement

WASHINGTON, D.C — Consumer Reports (CR), the nonprofit and nonpartisan research, testing, and advocacy organization, today denounced a lawsuit filed by Amazon against the U.S.…

March 17, 2025

Product Safety
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Consumer Reports Tests of Synthetic Braiding Hair Find Carcinogens in All Products

CR Calls on FDA to Regulate Synthetic Braiding Hair, Citing Toxic Chemical Risks YONKERS, NY—Consumer Reports (CR) tested two samples each of 10 popular synthetic…

February 27, 2025

HealthProduct Safety

Consumer Reports letter opposing the REINS Act, S. 485 / H.R. 142

Consumer Reports, the independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan organization, strongly urges you to oppose S. 485/H.R. 142, the so-called “Regulations from the Executive in Need of…

February 21, 2025

Product SafetyTech & PrivacyMoneyFoodCarsEnergy

CR comments to CPSC on Safety Standard for Neck Floats

Consumer Reports (CR), the independent, non-profit member organization, welcomes the opportunity to submit the following comments to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regarding its…

January 21, 2025

Product Safety
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Major retailers pull risky bike helmets following Consumer Reports outreach; CR calls for stronger safety oversight from policymakers and retailers

CR offers free bike helmet ratings from our rigorous tests and tips to help consumers stay safe WASHINGTON, DC—Consumer Reports (CR) spot-checked 21 bike helmets…

January 16, 2025

Product Safety
Press Release

Consumer Reports: Next Transportation Secretary should improve—not scrap—vital car crash reporting program

Federal order requires auto manufacturers and autonomous vehicle companies to report serious crashes in vehicles equipped with driving automation technologies, to help track safety trends,…

January 15, 2025

CarsProduct Safety
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Consumer Reports and Partners Formally Petition NHTSA to Update Outdated Vehicle Flammability Standard That Drives ‘Unacceptable’ Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

WASHINGTON, DC—Consumer Reports (CR), the Green Science Policy Institute, and the International Association of Fire Fighters filed a formal petition for rulemaking today to the…

January 14, 2025

CarsProduct Safety

Consumer Reports letter to incoming White House and Congress about public policy for 2025

With the start of a new presidential administration and a new session of Congress this month, Consumer Reports (CR) is sharing policy recommendations with officials…

January 14, 2025

CarsEnergyFoodMoneyTech & PrivacyProduct Safety
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