Lead

Synonyms

  • Pb
  • Lead;
June 17, 2014
On May 29, 2014, the parties executed an out-of-court Settlement Agreement, which resolved the allegations that whistleblower Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., made against settling party Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (“Bombardier”).  In this matter, Leeman alleged that Bombardier sold vinyl/PVC mud jackets and mud pants containing the heavy metal lead in the...
Clothing & Apparel
Lead
June 18, 2014
The parties involved in the enforcement action Leeman, et al. v. Snap-on Incorporated executed an agreement on June 18, 2014.  In this matter, citizen enforcer Whitney R. Leeman, Ph.D., alleged that the defendant Snap-on Incorporated (“Snap-on”) sold hand tools with vinyl/PVC grips containing the heavy metal lead in the State of California without providing...
Bags & Accessories, Hand Tools
DEHP, Lead
May 29, 2014
A new study conducted by HealthyStuff.org found that many university themed products sold at top retailers contained one or more hazardous chemicals, including arsenic, lead, bromine, chlorine, mercury, phthalates, and cadmium.  The researchers found that university licensed products routinely exceed the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission’s standards for these...
May 27, 2014
Classic Concepts has issued a recall of Aman trunks, sold exclusively at Cost Plus World Market, because the surface coating paint on the interior metal chains contain lead in excess of the federal lead paint standard. The wooden storage trunk measures 38 inches wide by 18 inches high by 18 inches deep and stands on four carved wooden feet, with metal handles on the sides for...