Archive for July, 2008
Acting Chairman Nancy Nord Statement on Congressional Passage of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
Acting Chairman Nancy Nord: I appreciate and applaud the fact that Congress has given the Consumer Product Safety Commission many of the additional authorities and enforcement tools I requested last year. In addition to these new tools, the bill also contains many new missions and mandates for the agency–responsibilities that are not funded by the bill. Therefore, the next step for Congress will be to pass an appropriations bill that will fund these new requirements.
CPSC Staff Finds Synthetic Turf Fields OK to Install, OK to Play On
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff today released its evaluation of various synthetic athletic fields. The evaluation concludes that young children are not at risk from exposure to lead in these fields.
New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard
The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers.
Wooden Toys Recalled by Earthentree Due To Choking and Strangulation Hazards
The recalled toys contain small parts or can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard. The recalled rattles violate the federal rattle standard. Some of the toys also have a string longer than 12 inches, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Children’s Stuffed Toys Recalled By Daiso Due to Choking Hazard
The stuffed toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Children’s Stuffed Toys Recalled By Daiso Due to Choking Hazard
The stuffed toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Innovage Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Reebok International Ltd. Recalls Exercise Cycles Due to Laceration Hazard
The alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard to users.
Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Kids II Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The tip of the rattle’s antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, can detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.
