posted on July 1, 2015
Paul Wozniak has filed a complaint in Alameda County Superior Court alleging that Certified International Corp. violated Proposition 65. Wozniak alleges that Certified International sold mugs in California that contained the heavy metal lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or other reproductive harm. Under Proposition 65 law, companies offering products in California that contain lead must provide consumers with a “clear and... full text
posted on June 29, 2015
Anthony Held and Mark Moorberg issued 20 new 60-Day Notices of Violation of Proposition 65 last week, to companies offering products such as sunscreen, tumblers with exterior designs and vinyl/PVC cutting mats for sale in California that contain chemicals known to the State to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm without the requisite health hazard warning. These citizen enforcers allege that the companies’ products contain the phthalate chemical DEHP, the chemical benzophenone,... full text
posted on June 26, 2015
Northern Tool + Equipment has issued a recall for the Little Digger Toy, a stationary scooper toy with moveable poles and a red painted steel frame that turns out to contain levels of lead in excess of federal law. The toy was sold from August 2014 through June 2015 under the Wel-Bilt Brand.
Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the toy, put it out of the reach of children, and contact Northern Tool + Equipment at 888-518-0339 for a full refund.
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posted on June 25, 2015
Paul Wozniak has filed a complaint in Marin County Court against Nordstrom alleging violations of Proposition 65. Wozniak alleges that Nordstrom sold drinking glasses with exterior designs that contain the heavy metal lead. Lead is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or other reproductive harm, and Proposition 65 requires companies offering products for sale that contain lead to provide consumers with a health hazard warning.
In addition to civil... full text
posted on June 23, 2015
Dr. Anthony Held has successfully negotiated a settlement with Jasco Products Company regarding alleged violations of Proposition 65. Held alleged that Jasco sold vinyl/PVC electrical tape that contained the phthalate chemical DEHP without the requisite health hazard warning. DEHP is known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm, and companies offering products for sale that contain DEHP must provide a “clear and reasonable” warning... full text
posted on June 18, 2015
Russell Brimer has filed a complaint in Santa Clara County Court alleging that Standard Motor Products, Inc. violated Proposition 65 by selling hand tools with vinyl/PVC grips that contain the phthalate chemical DEHP without a health hazard warning. DEHP is known to the State of California to cause birth defects and/or other reproductive harm, and companies offering products for sale that contain DEHP must provide consumers with a “clear and reasonable” warning of the risk of... full text
posted on June 15, 2015
Paul Wozniak has negotiated a settlement with 99 Cents Only Stores regarding alleged violations of Proposition 65. Wozniak had alleged that 99 Cents Only sold glass bottles with exterior designs containing the heavy metal lead without providing the requisite health hazard warnings. Lead is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or other reproductive harm.
In addition to paying civil penalties, 99 Cents Only has agreed to cease selling glass bottles with... full text
posted on June 5, 2015
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has appealed a California court decision to refuse the reversal of the designation of the phthalate DINP as a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, according to ChemicalWatch. The ACC contends that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that DINP causes cancer in humans.
Under Proposition 65 law, companies offering products for sale in California that contain chemicals known to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm must... full text
posted on June 1, 2015
Anthony E. Held, Ph.D, P.E. and Belkin International, a major manufacturer of consumer electronics and connectivity devices, have reached a settlement agreement for alleged violations of Proposition 65. Held alleged that Belkin offered for sale in California vinyl/PVC coated cables used with security locks that contained the phthalate chemical DEHP, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects and/or other reproductive harm. Proposition 65 mandates that companies... full text
posted on May 27, 2015
Paul Wozniak has successfully negotiated a settlement with major toy retailer Toys “R” Us in regards to alleged violations of Proposition 65. Wozniak alleged that Toys “R” Us offered for sale headphones with vinyl/PVC ear cushions that contained the phthalate chemical, DEHP, known to the State of California to cause birth defects and/or other reproductive harm. Under Proposition 65 law, companies offering products for sale in California that contain DEHP must... full text
