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  • 2021-02057 — Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7747
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Justice has extended the public comment period for a proposed consent decree involving Home Depot by 30 days. This extension gives the public until February 22, 2021, to submit their comments. The lawsuit claims Home Depot violated the Toxic Substances Control Act by performing renovations without using EPA-certified firms. The proposed agreement requires Home Depot to pay a $20,750,000 penalty and start a compliance program.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department says people have more time to tell them what they think about a plan where Home Depot will pay money because they didn't follow rules while fixing houses. They now have until February 22, 2021, to share their thoughts.

  • 2025-01753 — Proposed Settlement Agreement, Stipulation, Order and Judgement, etc.; Fitbit, LLC
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8201
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Consumer Product Safety Commission has provisionally accepted a Settlement Agreement with Fitbit, LLC, which includes a civil penalty of $12,250,000. The case concerns reports of battery overheating in Fitbit Ionic smartwatches, which caused burn injuries. Although Fitbit did not admit to any violations, they agreed to a recall and settlement to avoid further litigation. Furthermore, Fitbit will implement a compliance program to ensure adherence to safety regulations and report any changes or updates to the CPSC for a year.

    Simple Explanation

    Fitbit had to pay a big fine because some of their watches got too hot and hurt people. They promised to fix the problem and tell a safety group what they're doing for a whole year.

  • 2021-03121 — Cybex International, Inc., Provisional Acceptance of a Settlement Agreement and Order
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9911
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a provisionally accepted settlement with Cybex International, Inc. The settlement involves a civil penalty of $7,950,000 due to Cybex's failure to promptly report defects in their Arm Curl and Smith Press machines, which posed serious injury risks. Cybex has agreed to enhance its compliance program but does not admit to any wrongdoing. The public can submit comments or objections to this settlement until March 4, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    Cybex International, a company that makes exercise machines, has to pay a big fine of $7,950,000 because some of their machines were not safe, but they aren't saying they did anything wrong. If people want to say what they think about this, they can do so until March 4, 2021.