Archive for March, 2009
CPSIA Rulings – A Long Road Still Ahead
For as many rulings as have been handed down by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the last seven months since the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA of 2008) was enacted, there are as many still to come. From the content of mandatory product recall announcements to the specifics surrounding registration cards and [...]
Safety To-Do #10: Prevent Accidental Poisoning
“NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim March 15 through March 21, 2009, as National Poison Prevention Week.”1 This week is National Poison Prevention Week. It has been established to encourage Americans to learn more about the dangers of accidental poisonings and to take appropriate preventive measures. [...]
Videos of CPSC Meetings Regarding Phthalates, ATVs and Bicycles Available Online
The CPSC is holding a series of public meetings to address issues related to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA of 2008). Some of the meetings are presentations designed to clarify finalized, or nearly final rules, others are roundtable discussions in which the CPSC has asked the public to participate, providing input and data [...]
1.6 Million Refrigerators Recalled due to Fire Hazard – Check Your Model
I have not covered many recalls lately but felt the need to get the word out on this one as 41 reports have already been received regarding refrigerator components igniting. The recalled refrigerators were manufactured by Maytag, but are sold under a number of brands, styles and colors, so be sure to check your serial [...]
Safety To-Do #9 – Prepare for Medical Needs in case of Emergency
A few weeks ago, your safety task was to purchase a weather radio so that you will have valuable, extra time to evacuate in the event of heavy winter storms, tornadoes, terrorist attacks and the like. Most of us will never hear the radio’s alert sound, but what if one of those events actually does [...]
All Children’s Products Soon to Require Permanent Identification Labels
Section 103 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), “Tracking Labels for Children’s Products,” amends US laws regarding Product Certification and Labeling (15 U.S.C. 2063). (A redlined version of Section 2063, showing all changes imposed by the CPSIA is available here.) As amended, beginning August 14, 2009, product labeling laws will require manufacturers of [...]
15 U.S.C. 2063 – Redlined: Laws Regarding Product Certification and Labeling, as Amended by CPSIA
US Consumer Product Safety Laws Regarding Product Certification and Labeling – Revisions Revealed Compiled by Jennifer P. Toney What follows is an edited version of Title 15, Chapter 47, Section 2063: Product Certification and Labeling. It was created by taking the latest version of the official code as published in January 2007 and showing revisions [...]
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