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Fed Says It Can't Recall Deadly Baby Bassinets in Colorado

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Monday, September 8, 2008   

Denver, CO - The federal government claims to be hamstrung over deadly safety problems with Simplicity brand bassinets. A design flaw has been blamed for the strangulation deaths of some infants, but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says it can't issue a recall of the products. The CPSC has issued an alert advising people not to use the bassinets, but that's just about all it can do.

John Sadwith, of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association says, although Congress recently passed the "Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act," the new law doesn't give the agency sufficient clout to force companies to act quickly in resolving safety issues.

"They still can't force a recall. Obviously, there's room for legislation to continue to strengthen the Consumer Product Safety Commission."

The agency says it can't force a recall, because Simplicity has been purchased by another company that claims no responsibility. However, terms of a voluntary recall are currently being negotiated. In the meantime, says Sadwith, every company should have a responsibility - not only to its shareholders, but to the public as well.

"To make sure that the products they're putting into the marketplace are safe and are used in a safe manner. If that's not the case, they should take immediate steps to ensure the safety of the public."

Part of the problem, according to Sadwith, is that the CPSC's powers have been rolled back in recent years, and many of the people who have been appointed to the agency have backgrounds in big business, rather than consumer advocacy.
More information about the recall can be found on the CPSC Web site, www.cpsc.gov.



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