Topic: Consumer Product Safety Commission

3 chapters across the catalog

Cinematic Ambush
Episode 1766 2:38:06 - 2:39:41

1766: Cinematic Ambush

Zero Point Energy, Magnet Ingestion Ban

A video from a Canadian producer allegedly shows a "zero point energy" machine powered by magnets that continues to run without wires. Coincidentally, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is pushing for stricter regulations on high-powered magnets, citing thousands of ingestion cases in children. The hosts suggest that the move to ban magnets may be a way to suppress alternative energy technologies.

Hambone
Episode 1520 1:47:19 - 1:51:23

1520: Hambone

Proposed Gas Stove Ban, Health Concerns

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering a ban on gas stoves, citing research that links indoor nitrogen dioxide emissions to 13% of childhood asthma cases. While Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. initially suggested a ban was "on the table," the agency later clarified that any regulations would likely only apply to new appliances. Critics view the move as a "smoke screen" to force residential electrification and increase centralized control over energy usage.

Dustbin of History
Episode 780 2:40:10 - 2:44:37

780: Dustbin of History

Hoverboard Fires, Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating a series of fires involving hoverboards, which are attributed to cheap lithium-ion batteries made in China. Reports of boards exploding or catching fire have emerged from Seattle, Houston, and Alabama. One host admits to using a hoverboard to transport trash down a long hallway, despite the reported safety risks.