AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoConsumer Safety Recall: CPSC says more than 22,000 Skip Hop Elmo baby teethers were recalled after frozen eyes could detach and pose a choking risk; model 9R263210, sold at Carter’s and online, with refunds via skiphoprecall.com. Household Product Recall: Clorox recalled 6.3M bottles of Mistolin and Lestoil cleaners in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands due to possible bacterial contamination that could be dangerous for people with weakened immune systems. Retail & Consumer Growth: HomeWell Franchising earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for the 6th straight year, citing 139% three-year growth. New Consumer Tech: Cricut launched Cricut Maker 5, adding the ability to cut and engrave compatible materials up to 3mm thick in a more compact design. Business & Jobs: U.S. layoffs in August fell to the lowest level in four years, with the consumer products industry among the biggest contributors. Legal/Investor Watch: Sony and Microsoft pushed back on console tariff-refund lawsuits, arguing customers paid advertised prices and got what they bought.
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