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USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on CBS From China
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on CBS from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured due to imports of n-cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-sulfenamide (CBS) from China that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns and Amy A. Karpel
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WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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USITC Votes to Continue Investigations on CBS from China
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) today determined there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured due to imports of n-cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-sulfenamide (CBS) from China that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China.
Chairman David S. Johanson and Commissioners Jason E. Kearns and Amy A. Karpelvoted in the affirmative.
As a result of the Commission's affirmative determinations, the U.S. Department of Commerce will continue its investigations of imports of this product from China.
The Commission's public report, N-Cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-Sulfenamide (CBS) from China (Inv. Nos. 701-TA-797 and 731-TA-1793 (Preliminary), USITC Publication 5757, June 2026), will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.
The report will be available on the USITC website by July 23, 2026.
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Original text here: https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0618_68773.htm
NRC Proposes Rule Changes to Accelerate Advanced Nuclear Fuel Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC Proposes Rule Changes to Accelerate Advanced Nuclear Fuel Infrastructure
"These proposed rules support American leadership in nuclear energy through safety-focused and efficient licensing."
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ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission today proposed sweeping changes to fuel-cycle and materials licensing regulations, including a streamlined licensing pathway for reprocessing facilities and updated requirements for advanced reactor fuels aimed at accelerating deployment of next-generation
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WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC Proposes Rule Changes to Accelerate Advanced Nuclear Fuel Infrastructure
"These proposed rules support American leadership in nuclear energy through safety-focused and efficient licensing."
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ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission today proposed sweeping changes to fuel-cycle and materials licensing regulations, including a streamlined licensing pathway for reprocessing facilities and updated requirements for advanced reactor fuels aimed at accelerating deployment of next-generationnuclear technologies.
The proposed rule is intended to reduce regulatory barriers and accelerate development of the fuel infrastructure needed to support next-generation nuclear energy technologies.
"America is rebuilding the front end of the nuclear fuel cycle at a pace not seen in decades," Chairman Ho K. Nieh said. "These proposed rules support American leadership in nuclear energy through safety-focused and efficient licensing."
The changes would modernize regulations governing the production, storage, use and security of nuclear materials, helping advanced reactor developers move more efficiently from fuel development to commercial operation. By streamlining licensing processes and reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining rigorous safety standards, the proposal supports efforts to expand domestic nuclear fuel capabilities and deliver more reliable electricity to the nation's power grid.
The proposed rule is part of the NRC's broader regulatory modernization initiative under Executive Order 14300 and builds on congressional direction in the ADVANCE Act to create a more predictable, efficient, and technology-inclusive regulatory framework for emerging nuclear technologies.
The NRC plans to hold a public meeting on the proposed rule soon. The NRC is also seeking public input on several related areas, including reprocessing facility licensing, pilot fuel line oversight, waste management, operator qualification, and change-control processes.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency.
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Original text here: https://www.nrc.gov/sites/default/files/cdn/doc-collection-news/2026/26-067.pdf
FEC Issues Digest for Week of June 15-19, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Litigation
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 26-213) On June 12, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Reconsideration of the June 10, 2026 Minute Order and a Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration of the June 10, 2026 Minute Order in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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Outreach
On June 17, the Commission hosted an Advanced FECFile
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WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Litigation
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 26-213) On June 12, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Reconsideration of the June 10, 2026 Minute Order and a Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration of the June 10, 2026 Minute Order in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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Outreach
On June 17, the Commission hosted an Advanced FECFilefor Candidates webinar.
Reports Due in 2026
The Commission has posted the 2026 Congressional Pre-Election Reporting Dates. Reporting schedules for all filers in 2026 are also available.
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Election Dates
The Commission has posted a list of 2026 Congressional Primary Dates.
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Upcoming educational opportunities
June 24, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host reporting and FECFile webinars for candidate committees.
July 8, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host Basic and Advanced FECFile webinars for PACs and party committees.
For more information on upcoming training opportunities, see the Commission's Trainings page.
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Upcoming reporting due dates
June 20: June Monthly Reports are due. For more information, see the 2026 Monthly Reporting schedule.
The Commission has posted information regarding reporting deadlines as some states reschedule congressional primary elections to account for redistricting.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the Georgia 13th District Special General Election, scheduled for July 28, 2026, and Special Runoff Election (if necessary), scheduled for August 25, 2026.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the California 14th District Special Runoff Election, scheduled for August 18, 2026.
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Additional research materials
Contribution Limits: In addition to the current limits, the Commission has posted an archive of contribution limits that were in effect going back to the 1975-1976 election cycles.
Federal election results are available. The data was compiled from the official vote totals published by state election offices.
FEC Notify: Want to be notified by email when campaign finance reports are received by the agency? Sign up here.
The Combined Federal State Disclosure and Election Directory is available. This publication identifies the federal and state agencies responsible for the disclosure of campaign finances, lobbying, personal finances, public financing, candidates on the ballot, election results, spending on state initiatives, and other financial filings.
The Presidential Election Campaign Fund Tax Checkoff Chart provides information on balance of the Fund, monthly deposits into the Fund reported by the Department of the Treasury, payments from the Fund as certified by the FEC, and participation rates of taxpayers as reported by the Internal Revenue Service. For more information on the Presidential Public Funding Program, see the Public Funding of Presidential Elections page.
The FEC Record is available as a continuously updated online news source.
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Original text here: https://www.fec.gov/updates/week-of-june-15-19-2026/
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice Confirming No New Texting Formats For Text-to-988
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 18-336):
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The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), in accordance with the Text-to-988 Second Report and Order, provides notice that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Lifeline) will continue to receive and respond to short message service (SMS) messages/1 and that no new texting formats have been implemented or requested at this time.
In the Text-to-988 Second Report and Order, the Commission directed the Bureau to consult with the Department of Health
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WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 18-336):
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The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), in accordance with the Text-to-988 Second Report and Order, provides notice that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Lifeline) will continue to receive and respond to short message service (SMS) messages/1 and that no new texting formats have been implemented or requested at this time.
In the Text-to-988 Second Report and Order, the Commission directed the Bureau to consult with the Department of Healthand Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on whether they have implemented, or seek to implement, any new texting formats to 988, to ensure that our texting requirements keep pace with their need to provide critical, life-saving counseling over text messages./2
The Bureau must also issue an annual public notice that either announces that no new texting formats are required or seeks comment on implementation parameters for covered text providers to transmit any additional text message formats to 988./3
Although no new texting formats have been implemented or requested by our federal partners at this time, the Bureau will continue to coordinate with SAMHSA and the VA over the next year in order to facilitate any enhancements to this life-saving resource.
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Footnotes:
1/ See Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018, WC Docket No. 18-336, Second Report and Order, 36 FCC Rcd 16901, 16916-17, para. 25 & n.108 (2021) (Text-to-988 Second Report and Order); see also 47 CFR Sec. 64.1600(m) ("The term 'short message service' or SMS refers to a wireless messaging service that enables users to send and receive short text messages, typically 160 characters or fewer, to or from mobile phones and can support a host of applications.").
2/ Text-to-988 Second Report and Order, 16916, para. 25. Additional texting formats could include multimedia message service (MMS), which "refers to a wireless messaging service that is an extension of the SMS protocol and can deliver a variety of media, and enables users to send pictures, videos, and attachments over wireless messaging channels." See 47 CFR Sec. 64.1600(k).
3/ See Text-to-988 Second Report and Order, 16916-17, para. 25 & n.108 (requiring the Bureau to issue the aforementioned public notice on or before June 30, 2023, and no less frequently than annually thereafter); see also Wireline Competition Bureau Confirms No New Texting Formats for Text-to-988, WC Docket No. 18-336, Public Notice, 38 FCC Rcd 5631 (WCB 2023); Wireline Competition Bureau Confirms No New Texting Formats for Textto-988, WC Docket No. 18-336, Public Notice, 39 FCC Rcd 5836 (WCB 2024), Wireline Competition Bureau Confirms No New Texting Formats for Text-to-988, WC Docket No. 18-336, Public Notice, 40 FCC Rcd 4089 (WCB 2025).
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-613A1.pdf
FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Certifying Communication Service for Deaf to Administer National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program for California
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210):
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By this Public Notice, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announces the selection of Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. (CSD) for certification to administer the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," for the state of California.
On April 6, 2026, CGB released a Public Notice inviting applications
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WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210):
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By this Public Notice, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announces the selection of Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. (CSD) for certification to administer the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," for the state of California.
On April 6, 2026, CGB released a Public Notice inviting applicationsfrom entities for certification to distribute equipment under the NDBEDP to eligible individuals in the state of California for a period of one year, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027./1 In response to the Public Notice, CGB received two applications, CSD and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults.
After careful review, CSD has been selected as the certified entity to operate the NDBEDP in California for the next year, effective July 1, 2026./2 CSD meets the criteria set out in the Commission's rules to be certified under the NDBEDP./3 As evidenced in its application, CSD has demonstrated experience in providing accessible services in a manner that shows expert knowledge of the deaf-blind community; experience working with individuals who are deaf-blind; expertise in the communications technology used by individuals who are deafblind; the administrative and financial management capability to manage state programs under the NDBEDP; sufficient staffing to manage the state program; and familiarity with the Commission's rules governing this program./4 Furthermore, as the NDBEDP-certified program for California, CSD has indicated a commitment to work in partnership with local agencies to meet the needs of the deaf-blind population throughout California.
Although CGB has determined that both applicants meet the Commission's qualifications for certification, we have selected CSD because of its extensive experience distributing equipment through its administration of state Equipment Distribution Programs (EDPs), including California's EDP./5
Accordingly, CGB certifies CSD as the authorized entity to distribute equipment and provide related services under the NDBEDP in California, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027./6
CSD will have full responsibility for distributing equipment and providing related services in the state, including outreach, assessments, installation, and training, either directly or through collaboration, partnership, or contract with other individuals or entities in-state or out-of-state, including other NDBEDP certified programs./7 CSD must comply with the Commission's NDBEDP rules pertaining to its participation in this program,/8 including transitional requirements to ensure the continuation of NDBEDP operations in California if its certification is relinquished, terminated, or not renewed./9
ACCESSIBLE FORMATS: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice).
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Footnotes:
1/ FCC Invites Applications for Certification to the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program for the State of California, CG Docket No. 10-210, Public Notice, DA 26-332 (CGB Apr. 6, 2026) (California Application Public Notice) (summarizing the qualifications for obtaining certification to participate in the NDBEDP), https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-969A1.pdf. On May 17, 2022, CGB certified the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired (the LightHouse) to distribute equipment under the NDBEDP for California for a period of five years, from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027. See Commission Announces Entities Certified to Participate in the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program, Public Notice, CG Docket No. 10-210, Public Notice, 37 FCC Rcd 6212 (CGB 2022) (including California), https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA22-541A1.docx. The LightHouse informed the Commission that it will be relinquishing its certification effective June 30, 2026. Letter from Brandon Cox, Chief Executive Officer, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, to Jackie Ellington, NDBEDP Administrator, Disability Rights Office (DRO), CGB, FCC (filed Apr. 6, 2026) (on file in CG Docket No. 10-210). In this Notice, we use the term "deafblind" unless the term "deaf-blind" appears in statutory or regulatory language or in quotations.
2/ CSD will fulfill the remaining period of the LightHouse's unexpired 5-year certification term, July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The Commission is also currently accepting applications to serve as a NDBEDP entity for a state or territory during the next 5-year certification period, from July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2032. Applications for National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program Certification Due June 30, 2026, CG Docket No. 10-210, Public Notice, DA 26-317 (CGB Mar. 31, 2026) (Five-Year Certification Applications Public Notice), https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-317A1.pdf.
3/ The Commission's rules specify the following certification criteria: (1) "[e]xpertise in the field of deaf-blindness, including familiarity with the culture and etiquette of individuals who are deaf-blind"; (2) "[t]he ability to communicate effectively with individuals who are deaf-blind," including by using assistive technologies; (3) administrative and financial management experience; (4) staffing that is "sufficient to administer the program, including the ability to distribute equipment and provide related services to low-income individuals who are deaf-blind throughout the state"; (5) "[e]xperience with the distribution of specialized customer premises equipment, especially to individuals who are deaf-blind"; (6) experience in training consumers how to set up and use equipment to access covered services; and (7) familiarity with covered services. 47 CFR Sec. 64.6207(c)(1)-(7).
4/ 47 CFR Sec. 64.6207(c).
5/ Notably, CSD administers California's EDP, which is funded by the California Public Utilities Commission. The California EDP is known as the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program, or "California Connect" and has been administered by CSD for 22 years. In this role, CSD has distributed over 1.48 million pieces of equipment and currently serves more than 700,000 active customers. CSD maintains 14 full-time and 2 part-time Service Centers and demonstration facilities throughout California, which it will use to distribute NDBEDP equipment and provide related services to program participants. CSD also administers the Nevada Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program.
6/ See 47 CFR Sec. 64.6207(e) (providing that, when a certified program is replaced prior to the expiration of its certification period, the successor entity's certification will expire on the date that the replaced entity's certification would have expired).
7/ See 47 CFR Sec. 64.6207.
8/ 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 64.6201-64.6219; Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals, CG Docket No. 10-210, Report and Order, 31 FCC Rcd 9178 (2016) (NDBEDP Permanent Program Order).
9/ NDBEDP Permanent Program Order, 31 FCC Rcd at 9197, paras. 44-45; see also 47 CFR Sec. 64.6207(j)(1)-(3).
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-609A1.pdf
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Joolz Aer2 Car Seat Adapters for Joolz Aer 2 Stroller
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Joolz Aer2 Car Seat Adapters for Joolz Aer 2 Stroller
Hazard: The recalled car seat adapters can fail to properly attach to the stroller, which may allow the car seat to fall, posing a risk of serious injury from a fall hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: June 18, 2026
Units: About 3,840 (In addition, about 148 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Joolz Customer Service Team toll-free at 888-943-4889 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://joolzcarseatadapter.expertinquiry.com
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WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Joolz Aer2 Car Seat Adapters for Joolz Aer 2 Stroller
Hazard: The recalled car seat adapters can fail to properly attach to the stroller, which may allow the car seat to fall, posing a risk of serious injury from a fall hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: June 18, 2026
Units: About 3,840 (In addition, about 148 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: Joolz Customer Service Team toll-free at 888-943-4889 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://joolzcarseatadapter.expertinquiry.comor www.joolz.com and click "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
In Conjunction With:
Description: This recall involves the Aer2 Car Seat Adapters for Joolz Aer2 Strollers. The adapters are designed to transfer the car seat from a car to the stroller. The black adapters are sold in a set of two and are made of plastic. They are sold as accessories. Only the car seat adapters are involved in the recall; the stroller is not involved in the recall. A product identifier starting with NL311 can be found on the inside of the adapter.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Joolz Aer2 Car Seat Adapters immediately, detach them from the stroller and go to http://joolzcarseatadapter.expertinquiry.com to register for a full refund. The firm will provide a video on how to remove the Joolz Aer2 Car Seat Adapters from the stroller. Consumers must return the recalled adapter sets using the prepaid shipping label to receive a refund. Full refunds will be reimbursed via an electronic payment method or a virtual prepaid gift card to use anywhere.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of the car seat adapters detaching from the strollers. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At: Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, and specialty stores nationwide, and online at www.joolz.com, www.bloomingdales.com, www.nordstrom.com, and www.amazon.com from June 2025 to May 2026 for about $50.
Importer(s): Joolz USA Inc., of New York, New York
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-568
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Joolz-Recalls-Aer2-Car-Seat-Adapters-for-Strollers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Fall-Hazard
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving CooCooBaby Baby Loungers
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: CooCooBaby Baby Loungers
Hazard: The baby loungers violate the mandatory standard for Infant Sleep Products because the sides are shorter than the minimum side height limit to secure the infant; the sleeping pad's thickness exceeds the maximum limit, posing a suffocation hazard; and an infant could fall out of an enclosed opening at the foot of the lounger or become entrapped. The portable loungers do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard. These violations create an unsafe
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WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: CooCooBaby Baby Loungers
Hazard: The baby loungers violate the mandatory standard for Infant Sleep Products because the sides are shorter than the minimum side height limit to secure the infant; the sleeping pad's thickness exceeds the maximum limit, posing a suffocation hazard; and an infant could fall out of an enclosed opening at the foot of the lounger or become entrapped. The portable loungers do not have a stand, posing a fall hazard. These violations create an unsafesleeping environment for infants, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: June 18, 2026
Units: About 2,355
Consumer Contact: Email at support@coocoobabyofficial.com, or online at https://coocoobabyofficial.com/pages/recall-notice or coocoobabyofficial.com for more information.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves the "Classic" and "Deluxe" CooCooBaby Baby Loungers. The recalled baby loungers are made of a foam sleeping pad and padded bumpers with a cloth cover and were sold in multiple styles and colors. The Deluxe lounger has buttons at the foot, and the Classic lounger has a ribbon tie at the foot. "CooCooBaby" and the manufacturing information can be found on tags on the side of both baby loungers.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the baby loungers immediately and contact CooCooBaby for a full refund. Consumers should remove the sleeping pad, cut up the sides of the baby lounger and the sleeping pad and email a photo of the destroyed lounger to support@coocoobabyofficial.com to obtain a full refund issued to the original payment method.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: CooCooBabyOfficial.com and Amazon.com from December 2024 through March 2026 for between $35 and $70.
Retailer: CooCooBaby, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-569
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/CooCooBaby-Baby-Loungers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Suffocation-and-Fall-Hazards-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Infant-Sleep-Products
