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1. Steamfast Travel Steam Iron
It is learned that on December 14, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the expansion of the recall of Steamfast travel steam irons. In April this year, the agency first issued a recall notice for the product. The CPSC said in the announcement that the iron's power cord may be damaged near the power cord sheath, causing the power cord to overheat, posing a risk of fire and burns. In addition, damage to the wires near the sheath may expose the copper wire, posing a risk of electric shock. The recall involves all Steamfast brand Home and Away travel steam irons, model numbers SF-717, SF-720 and SF-727.
The product was produced in China and imported into the United States by Vornado. It was sold on websites such as Amazon, Vornado, and Steamfast, as well as stores such as Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond from January 2009 to August 2023. The price ranged from US$13 to US$30. Approximately 1.75 million units were sold in the United States, and approximately 9,000 units were sold in Canada. Vornado has received 74 reports of incidents so far, including 18 reports of smoke, sparks, fire, overheating or damage to the power cords of the irons, as well as two reports of minor electric shocks.
2. Crystal Baby
Amazon, Walmart and Target, among other e-commerce platforms, recently announced that they would ban third-party sellers from selling "crystal babies" for children. This decision was made after U.S. regulators, lawmakers and safety advocates strongly urged retailers to remove water beads from their shelves, as well as evidence of the increasing fatal risks of such products. An Amazon spokesperson said: “Due to safety concerns, Amazon will no longer allow sellers to sell water beads that are marketed to children, including toys, art supplies or sensory games.” According to Amazon, third-party sellers must comply with the new policy and remove the products from their shelves by December 22. Amazon also noted that the popular water bead brand Orbeez will now be banned from sale, and that it prohibits sellers from selling water beads as ammunition for "gel guns" to children. Walmart also said it would ban the sale of all water bead toys and crafts aimed at children under 9, both online and in its stores. After Amazon and Walmart issued statements, Target also announced that it would ban the sale of such toys. A Target spokesperson said that due to safety concerns, Target will no longer sell water beads for children 12 and under. She added that Target will begin removing these products from store shelves and online websites next week. Other e-commerce platforms, such as Etsy and AliExpress, have also announced that they have banned sellers from selling water beads. It can be seen that major e-commerce platforms are responding to the calls of lawmakers and safety advocates to remove such products from their shelves.
It is learned that the "crystal bags" are small beads made of highly absorbent polymer materials. After being soaked in water for five or six hours, they can "grow" a hundred times. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), if children accidentally swallow, put them in their ears or noses, or inhale them, they may quickly grow to a life-threatening size in the body. Because X-rays cannot show their fine structure, it is very difficult for doctors to diagnose them.
In November, New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. introduced a new bill to the House of Representatives to ban retailers from selling "Crystal Babies" to children. Currently, the bill has received support from some lawmakers.
3. PowerXL Double Basket Air Fryer Recently, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of a Chinese-made air fryer due to the risk of burns. The CPSC said the plastic U-channel connector used to hold the two food baskets together inside the air fryer could break during use, posing a burn hazard to the user. The recalled products are PowerXL double basket air fryers, which are black or cinnamon in color. Each device has a white label on the bottom or power cord with the model number printed on it. Air fryers with model numbers DUAF-10 and DUAF-005 are included in this recall.
The CPSC announcement showed that the product was imported from China to the United States by Empower Brands and sold in offline stores such as Target, Walmart, Kohls, and major online shopping websites including Amazon. The price ranged from US$60 to US$190, and approximately 319,000 units were sold in the United States. To date, Empower Brands has received 41 reports of the air fryers breaking while in use, including three reports of burns.
1. Electric ear cleaner
The electric earwax remover is a safe, efficient and gentle tool for cleaning ears, and is equipped with 4 different cleaning modes for consumers to choose from. It is learned that on December 6, 2023, the plaintiff SHENZHEN ALEX TECHNOLOGY CO.LTD. filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on the grounds of "patent infringement". The case number is 23-cv-06309, and the attorney firm is Apex-attorneys. The product involved in this case is a Chinese patent, and its US patent number is: US 11,826,534 B2. The patent was officially approved on November 28, 2023.
It is reported that the invention patent relates to the field of ear, nose and throat irrigators, and in particular to an ear, nose and throat irrigator. An ear, nose and throat irrigator is a device configured to irrigate the ears, nose and throat, and is used in various medical situations and daily life. As of now, a total of 38 sellers have been prosecuted, and sellers involved in related products need to conduct self-investigation in advance. 2. Striped shoe cabinet It is learned that on November 8, 2023, the plaintiff Ningbo Ningshing Ubay Supply Chain Co. LTD filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on the grounds of "patent infringement". The case number is 23-cv-15775, and the law firm represented by Wang Law. The striped shoe cabinet involved in this case is a Chinese appearance patent, and its US patent number is: US D998,387 S. The patent was applied for on July 27, 2022 and officially approved on September 12, 2023.
At present, the plaintiff has successfully applied to the court for a TRO injunction and has been approved. Sellers of related products need to comply with the injunction and stop selling related products to avoid possible legal risks. 3. Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton (LV) was founded in 1854 and is a top French luxury brand. LV is famous for its classic design, excellent craftsmanship and impeccable workmanship. Its products cover many fields such as handbags, luggage, accessories, fashion, jewelry, shoes, perfume, etc. ▲ The picture comes from the LV official website It is learned that on December 7, 2023, LV filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida on the grounds of "trademark infringement". The case number is 23-cv-62323, and the attorney firm is SMG. It is reported that the trademarks involved in this lawsuit are LV and Berluti, a men's luxury brand under its parent company. Berluti is famous for its high-end men's shoes and also produces leather goods, including bags, belts and small leather accessories. LV and Berluti own the common law trademark rights to their trademarks, and sellers should be particularly careful about logos with words such as "LV", "Louis Vuitton", "Berluti", etc. It is worth noting that LV’s iconic logo is not only the brand’s iconic element, with high recognition and recognition, but also a symbol of the brand’s nobility, luxury and quality. Unauthorized use of LV's trademarks, logos or designs, manufacturing and selling of counterfeit products have occurred frequently. In order to protect its brand image and intellectual property rights, LV has also taken a variety of measures to combat infringement. The following are some of LV's famous logos that sellers should be vigilant about:
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