In Compliance News

Over 600,000 Ryobi battery chargers are being recalled from One World Technologies due to the possibility of the chargers malfunctioning and posing fire and burn hazards. Consumers should immediately remove any battery from the charger, stop using the recalled charger, unplug it and contact the manufacturer for a replacement.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is preparing businesses for upcoming changes to the WEEE System and guidance on how these new regulations will apply and what businesses will need to do to meet their obligations. The new regulations are scheduled to be in effect on January 1, 2014.

The Federal Communication’s Connect America Fund has authorized over $32 million in funding to provide new broadband access to over 42,000 unserved homes and businesses in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. This will now allow 100,000 people the ability to connect to broadband service.