John C. Celeste

Provided comprehensive product safety and regulatory compliance services to a global manufacturer of power tools and hardware, including representation during CPSC and Health Canada investigations, recalls and related proceedings across a vast array of consumer products and brands. Also served as national coordinating counsel for defense of product liability lawsuits involving power tools.  

Responded to Notices of Violation (NOVs) for importers of consumer products found to be in violation of standards at U.S. ports.  

Represented a global provider of heating and cooling products on product safety compliance and representation before the CPSC.  

Advised a global provider of residential water heaters on product safety and regulatory compliance, including CPSC and Health Canada investigations, recalls and related pro-ceedings.  

Represented a global sporting goods and equipment company on product safety and regulatory compliance, including CPSC and Health Canada investigations, recalls and related proceedings.

Represented a global provider of children’s toys and games on product safety and regulatory compliance, including CPSC investigations, recalls and related proceedings involving magnet safety and ingestion hazard matters.

Counseled a global manufacturer of high-performance blending products on product safety and regulatory compliance, including CPSC and Health Canada investigations, recalls and related proceedings.  

Counseled a global manufacturer of household cleaning products on product safety and regulatory compliance, including CPSC and Health Canada investigations, recalls, and related proceedings.  

Represented a global manufacturer of household and personal care products, including multiple kitchen appliance brands, on product safety and regulatory compliance, including CPSC and Health Canada investigations, recalls and related proceedings.  

Counseled a global manufacturer of toys and children’s products with multiple brands on product safety and regulatory compliance, including CPSC and Health Canada investigations, recalls and related proceedings.

Represented a global provider of portable heaters on product safety and regulatory compliance, including CPSC and Health Canada investigations, recalls and related proceedings.  

Assisted client prepare and submit proof to support multi-million dollar environmental insurance claim involving numerous contaminated sites.