United States Consumer Product

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CONTENTS

Introduction......................................................................................................................................1 

CPSC Highlights..............................................................................................................................2 

 Compliance Activities .........................................................................................................2 

 Import Surveillance..............................................................................................................2 

 Baby Bath Seats ...................................................................................................................2 

 Candle Fires .........................................................................................................................2 

 Engine-Driven Generators ...................................................................................................2 

 Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters ..............................................................................................3 

 Mattress/Bedding Fires........................................................................................................3 

 Recall Effectiveness.............................................................................................................3 

 Toy Assembly Instructions ..................................................................................................3 

 Water Heaters.......................................................................................................................3 

 Electrical Hazards around Swimming Pools .......................................................................4 

 Wireless Smoke Alarms.......................................................................................................4 

 Upholstered Furniture ..........................................................................................................4 

 Burn Center Reporting System ............................................................................................4 

 Lead Use in Candlewicks and Candles................................................................................5 

 Recall Round-Up .................................................................................................................5 

 Civil Penalties ......................................................................................................................5 

 Media Activities...................................................................................................................5 

 Consumer Support ...............................................................................................................6 

 Administrative Litigation.....................................................................................................6 

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Deaths, Injuries, and Cost of Injuries from Consumer Products A-1 

Appendix B: Policies, Final Regulations, and Proposed Regulations B-1 

Appendix C: Meetings of Substantial Interest C-1 

Appendix D: Log and Status of Petitions and Applications D-1 

Appendix E: Voluntary Standards Activities E-1 

Appendix F: Voluntary Corrective Action Plans and Product Recalls F-1 

 Subsection A/Regulatory Recalls 

 Subsection B/Section 15 Recalls 

Appendix G: Litigation and Settlements G-1 

Appendix H: Index of Products Regulated by CPSC H-1 

Appendix I: Federal-State Cooperative Program I-1 

Appendix J: Organizational Structure and Functions J-1 
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Introduction 

 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent federal regulatory 

agency created to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injuries and deaths associated with 

some 15,000 types of consumer products. 

 CPSC works to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths from consumer products by: 

● working with industry and other interested parties to develop voluntary product safety 

standards 

 ● issuing and enforcing mandatory product safety standards; banning hazardous consumer 

 products if no feasible standard would adequately protect the public 

● obtaining the recall of products or arranging for their repair 

● conducting research on potential product hazards 

● informing consumers through the media, state and local governments, private 

organizations, and by responding to consumer inquiries. 

 The 2003 Annual Report gives brief highlights of the Commission’s accomplishments for 

fiscal year 2003. The highlights are followed by a set of appendices that present more detailed 

information on the year’s activities of the Commissions efforts to help keep Americans safe. 
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CPSC Highlights 

Compliance Activities 

In fiscal year 2003, CPSC announced 279 recalls involving about 40 million consumer 

product units that either violated mandatory safety standards or presented a significant risk of injury 

to the public including: 2.7 million slow cookers with handles that can break posing a risk of burns 

from hot food spilling and nearly 1.7 million sparklers with bamboo stick handles that can catch fire 

and present a risk of burn injury. Other recalls address a variety of product hazards, including camp 

heaters that posed carbon monoxide poisoning, all-terrain vehicles with steering failure, and smoke 

alarms that failed to alarm. 

Import Surveillance 

Working together, CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service refused admission into the United 

States, or detained for reconditioning or destruction, more than 180 shipments of imported consumer 

products that did not meet U.S. safety standards. As a result, about 1.5 million dangerous product 

units that violated CPSC safety standards never reached store shelves. Many of these dangerous 

products are children’s products, fireworks and cigarette lighters. Working with the U.S. Customs 

Service since 1988, CPSC has seized or detained nearly 17 million unsafe toys or children’s products 

and more than 450 million hazardous fireworks at the docks, and since 1995, has seized or detained 

more than 31 million hazardous lighters at the docks. 

Baby Bath Seats 

 In 2003, CPSC staff supported ongoing rulemaking involving baby bath seats, and actively 

participated in revising the ASTM voluntary standard to address hazards that may lead to children 

drowning in bath seats. Staff presented a briefing package to the Commission that recommended a 

proposed rule with requirements addressing bath seat stability, leg opening sizes and warning labels. 

Candle Fires 

 In recent years, residential fires and fire deaths in the United States have decreased, while 

fires and deaths related to candle use have increased. In 2002, the CPSC staff continued providing 

technical support to the ASTM Candles and Candle Products Subcommittee that resulted in the 

approval of a new standard addressing glass candle containers and a provisional fire safety standard. 

The "Provisional Fire Safety Specification for Candles" addresses flame height, secondary ignition, 

self-extinguishment, and stability. The staff continues to participate in ASTM voluntary standards 

activities to address additional candle hazards. 

Engine-Driven Generators

In response to deaths caused when consumers used engine-driven generators in confined 

spaces, CPSC staff developed a video news release to be distributed to local media and shown before

predicted severe weather. CPSC and the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly 

produced a separate video news release warning consumers of the CO hazard posed by engine-driven 
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generators. DHS and CPSC developed a one-page information sheet that is currently available on 

both agencies’ web sites. In addition, CPSC staff participated in the development of an Underwriters 

Laboratories voluntary standard for portable engine-driven generators by providing recommendations 

related to safety features and labeling. 

Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters 

 On September 23, 2003, CPSC staff sponsored a public forum on Arc-Fault Circuit 

Interrupters - Getting the Word Out. The purpose of the meeting was to solicit ideas for better 

informing the public about the benefits of protection for electrical circuits and increasing consumer 

awareness of Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) devices. AFCIs, when combined with good wiring 

practices, offer the best electrical protection available to reduce deaths and injuries related to home 

wiring hazards. There was general consensus at the forum that more efforts are needed to acquaint 

both consumers and professionals with the safety benefits of AFCIs. CPSC staff continues to pursue 

this issue. 

Mattress/Bedding Fires 

 Fires involving mattresses and bedding are among the leading causes of fire deaths and 

injuries involving consumer products. In 2001, the Commission published an advance notice of 

proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to develop a mandatory standard for the open flame ignition of 

mattresses. In 2003, CPSC staff evaluated the public comments received following the ANPR, and 

continued work with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Sleep Products Safety 

Council, and the State of California to develop the technical basis for a proposed standard. CPSC 

staff also considered the role of bedding items in fires, and began preparing a briefing package for a 

Commission decision on regulatory options for mattresses and bedding. 

Recall Effectiveness

 CPSC conducted a Recall Effectiveness Project that consisted of a contractor's literature 

search and three public forums. The literature search identified existing literature on motivating 

consumer behaviors and the public forums focused on topics related to recall effectiveness: 

motivating consumers, developing new tools for recalls, and measuring recall effectiveness. CPSC 

staff is preparing recommendations on enhancing recall effectiveness for Commission consideration. 

Product Assembly Instructions

CPSC staff completed the Manufacturer’s Guide to Developing Consumer Product 

Instructions. The purpose of the guide is to help manufacturers develop instructions that are clear 

and easy to understand for consumers. The guide is posted on the CSPC Web site. 

Water Heaters 

A major revision of the voluntary standard for natural draft water heaters, supported by CPSC 

staff, became effective on July 1, 2003. The revised standard requires that all 30-, 40-, and 50-gallon 
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storage type water heaters be able to resist ignition of flammable gasoline vapors. Ignition of 

flammable vapors has caused fires and explosions leading to deaths and serious injuries. 

Electrical Hazards around Swimming Pools 

 In 2003, CPSC partnered with the American Red Cross to warn consumers of electrocution 

hazards associated with swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. The “Don’t Swim with Shocks” program 

informed consumers of the need to upgrade older electrical systems and to add Ground-Fault CircuitInterrupters (GFCIs) to protect against electrical shock hazards. 

Wireless Smoke Alarms 

In 2003, CPSC staff released a contractor report on wireless technologies for smoke alarms. 

The report presented an evaluation of current smoke alarm and wireless technologies to determine the 

feasibility of producing a battery-operated smoke alarm that is interconnected by wireless 

communication. A second report, also completed in 2003, demonstrated three prototype alarms. 

This work demonstrated the feasibility and potential benefits of producing wireless battery-operated 

alarms to give consumers more advance warning of hazardous fire conditions and allow more time 

for safe egress. 

Upholstered Furniture 

 CPSC continued to make progress to address fire hazards related to upholstered furniture. 

Fires involving upholstered furniture are among the leading causes of fire deaths and injuries 

involving consumer products. At a 2002 CPSC staff public meeting, industry, government, fire 

service and other organizations recommended that CPSC issue a uniform national standard 

addressing cigarette ignitions as well as open flame ignitions. Following this meeting, CPSC staff 

forwarded to the Commission briefing packages evaluating the public meeting comments and 

recommending an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to expand the agency’s regulatory 

proceeding to cover both risks. The staff continued to work with the Environmental Protection 

Agency to develop a possible Significant New Use rule for flame-retardant upholstery treatments that 

might be used to meet a standard. The staff also continued to work with the California Bureau of 

Home Furnishings as they revise that state’s existing upholstered furniture flammability standard. 

Burn Center Reporting System 

Through a partnership with the American Burn Association, the Shriners Children’s Hospitals 

and the National Association of State Fire Marshals, CPSC established a new data collection system 

called the National Burn Center Reporting System. The system is made up of about 100 burn centers 

across the U.S. that treat children. Participating centers report all incidents involving children under 

the age of 15 years whose clothing ignited, melted or smoldered. The system formally became 

operational on July 1, 2003. By the end of 2003, more than 120 incidents had been reported through 

the system. These reports will supplement data collected from CPSC’s other systems. 
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Lead Use in Candlewicks and Candles 

In April 2003, the Commission issued a final rule under the Federal Hazardous Substances 

Act declaring that metal-cored candlewicks containing more than 0.06 percent lead and candles with 

such wicks are hazardous substances, and banning such wicks and candles. The final rule became 

effective October 15, 2003. 

Recall Round-Up 

 

Recall Round-Up, held on April 29, 2003, proved once again to be CPSC’s most successful 

single-event federal-state-local partnership program. The Recall Round-Up program is a nationwide 

effort to publicize previously recalled consumer products and urge people to remove the products 

from their homes. In its seventh year, this year’s program was a three-prong approach to reach new 

audiences with our product safety and recall messages. CPSC Field staff partnered with fire 

departments, senior citizens and secondary marketplace consultants around the nation to conduct 

more than 1,000 individual product safety consultations. The video news release about recall roundup reached more than 12 million television viewers nationwide. 

Civil Penalties 

CPSC obtained civil penalty settlements totaling nearly $2 million from four separate firms to 

settle allegations that companies knowingly failed to report potential hazards, failed to report lawsuits 

and settlements, or knowingly imported or sold products that violated mandatory safety standards. 

The four firms were Weed Wizard Inc., which paid $885,000 to resolve allegations that it failed to 

report lawsuits and settlements concerning its weed trimmer; Wal-Mart, Inc., which paid $750,000 to 

resolve allegations that it failed to report numerous injuries associated with exercise machines sold in 

its stores; Blue Coral Slick-50, Inc., which paid $150,000 to resolve allegations that it failed to meet 

the guidelines of the PPPA and violated sections of the FHSA by distributing one million Rain-X 

products without child-resistant closures; and Lucky Toys, Inc., which paid $100,000 to resolve 

allegations that it repeatedly violated the FHSA and the Commission’s ban of small parts and small 

balls. 

Media Activities 

CPSC’s Office of Information and Public Affairs (OIPA) issued 200 press releases about 

recalls, safety standards and product hazards. In addition, OIPA produced 12 video news releases for 

the use of television news media on topics such as fireworks safety, recall round-up, toy recalls, 

carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, Poison Prevention Week, drowning hazards, window cord 

strangulation, holiday decoration safety and the CPSC’s testing laboratory. CPSC’s Spanish 

spokesperson continued to broaden consumer information outreach to the Hispanic community. She 

appeared numerous times on the national Spanish networks Univision and Telemundo to discuss 

fireworks safety, baby safety and other topics. 
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Consumer Support 

 CPSC’s Web site, www.cpsc.gov, received nearly 9.2 million visits, up from 7.9 million visits 

from the previous year, and more than 5,200 consumers reported hazardous products through the 

interactive on-line form. The CPSC Hotline, (800) 638-2772, received about 140,000 calls in fiscal 

year 2003. The number of e-mail contacts to the Hotline increased to more than 12,000 in fiscal year 

2003. CPSC distributed nearly 2 million copies of publications. The National Injury Information 

Clearinghouse maintains and disseminates reports of accident investigations, product-related 

incidents, death certificates and statistics and data from CPSC’s network of hospital emergency 

rooms.In 2003, the Clearinghouse responded to about 2,500 requests for data from the American 

public. In addition, the Clearinghouse forwarded about 10,700 incident reports for confirmation and 

9,900 copies of incidents and investigations to manufacturers whose products were named in the 

reports. 

Administrative Litigation 

 CPSC settled two administrative lawsuits seeking public notification and remedial action to 

protect the public from substantial risks of injury. One lawsuit involved air rifles, and the second one 

involved fire sprinklers. 
APPENDIX A: Deaths, Injuries and Costs of 

Injuries from Consumer Products 
Deaths, Estimates of Injuries and Estimates of Costs of Injuries 

From Consumer Products

 The Commission, in fulfilling its mission to protect the public against unreasonable risk of 

injuries associated with consumer products, collects, reviews and analyzes data on deaths and 

estimated injuries associated with such products. Appendix A presents three tables which 

contain summary data by totals and by age groups for deaths, estimated injuries and estimated 

costs of injuries associated with products under the jurisdiction of the Commission. These 

products are aggregated into 15 product groupings. 

 While the deaths and injuries in these tables represent product involvement, that involvement 

does not necessarily indicate causality. 

 Table 1: Deaths Associated with the Use of Certain Consumer Products, October 1, 2000-

September 30, 2001. These data are taken from death certificates the Commission purchases 

from the states. 

 Table 2: Estimates of Hospital Emergency Room Treated Injuries Associated with the Use 

of Certain Consumer Products, October 1, 2002 - September 30, 2003. This is based on data 

collected from a statistically selected group of hospitals as part of the Commission's National 

Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS). Comparisons of Table 2 with previous Annual 

Report tables of injuries associated with the use of these consumer products must be undertaken 

cautiously. The NEISS hospital sample was most recently updated January 1, 1997 to take into 

account changes that have occurred in the NEISS sampling frame of emergency departments 

over time (e.g., including hospital emergency departments opened after the initial sampling 

frame was constructed). In addition, over time, there have been modifications to the definition 

of in-scope injuries. 

 Table 3: Estimates of the Costs of Hospital Emergency Room Treated Injuries Associated 

with the Use of Certain Consumer Products, October 1, 2002 - September 30, 2003. This is 

derived by applying the Commission's Revised Injury Cost Model to the injury estimates of 

Table 2. Estimates are not generally comparable to estimates in previous Annual Report tables 

because of differences in data and methodology. 

 For products where Commission remedial action has been considered, additional data have 

been collected and analyzed to develop more detailed estimates. Based on interviews with 

victims or witnesses, the Commission identifies causes of accidents, including the interaction 

among the person, the product and the environment. Using all the available data, the 

Commission staff periodically prepares hazard analysis reports for selected products. To learn 

whether an analysis for any particular product is available, or to receive general injury data 

reports or more detailed data than are included in this appendix, please write to: 

 National Injury Information Clearinghouse 

 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 

 Washington, DC 20207-0001 

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 Table 1 

 Deaths Associated With the Use of Certain Consumer Products 

 October 1, 2000 - September 30, 2001

Source: CPSC Death Certificate Project 

Note: Product association is defined as any involvement of the product with these deaths and 

does not necessarily imply causality. 

Death certificates are made available to CPSC through contracts with each state. The time 

required for collection and processing varies by state, but the majority of death certificates are 

received within two years of the date of death. 

 AGE GROUP2 

 

 Product Group1 Total Under 5 5-24 25-64 

65 And

 Over

 

1. Child Nursery Equipment and Supplies 50 48 0 1 1

2. Toys 18 15 1 2 0

3. Sports and Recreational Activities and 

Equipment 1,855 189 608 854 204

4. Home Communication, Entertainment 

And Hobby Equipment 21 3 9 5 4

5. Personal Use Items 355 36 27 92 200

6. Packaging and Containers for Household 

Products 89 24 17 35 13

7. Yard and Garden Equipment 83 3 3 34 43

8. Home Workshop Apparatus, Tools and 

Attachments 78 2 22 42 12

9. Home and Family Maintenance 

Products 69 8 18 30 13

10. General Household Appliances 62 1 1 25 35

11. Space Heating, Cooling and 

Ventilating Appliances 149 7 13 78 51

12. Housewares 27 5 2 7 13

13. Home Furnishings and Fixtures 1,019 291 75 295 358

14. Home Structures and Construction 

Materials 510 35 31 140 304

15. Miscellaneous 124 7 25 65 27

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Table 2

Estimates Of Hospital Emergency Room Treated Injuries 

Associated With the Use of Certain Consumer Products 

October 1, 2002 - September 30, 2003 * 

Source: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS)3

Note: NEISS data indicate that a product was associated with an injury but not necessarily that the 

product caused the injury. 

 AGE GROUP2

 

Product Group1 Total Under 5 5-24 25-64 65 And 

 Over 

 1. Child Nursery 

 Equipment and Supplies 85,892 64,174 7,455 11,061 3,202 

 2. Toys 149,153 67,410 54,849 23,737 3,157 

 3. Sports and Recreational 

 Activities and Equipment 4,154,068 169,292 2,875,504 1,040,294 68,977 

 4. Home Communication, 

 Entertainment and 

 Hobby Equipment 159,374 27,070 47,525 65,879 18,901 

 5. Personal Use Items 772,223 147,996 197,821 243,739 182,668 

 6. Packaging and 

 Containers for 

 Household Products 362,681 39,316 99,855 190,748 32,761 

 7. Yard and Garden 

 Equipment 279,212 9,547 46,630 174,482 48,553 

 8. Home Workshop 

 Apparatus, Tools 

 and Attachments 352,309 10,470 73,838 231,649 36,352 

 9. Home and Family 

 Maintenance Products 154,307 28,657 37,404 75,966 12,280 

10. General Household 

 Appliances 146,299 23,817 29,144 73,921 19,417 

11. Space Heating, Cooling 

 and Ventilating Appliances 132,918 29,719 33,449 57,705 12,044 

12. Housewares 785,632 45,661 250,317 433,538 56,116 

13. Home Furnishings and 

 Fixtures 2,348,738 512,182 486,241 856,444 493,871 

14. Home Structures and 

 Construction Materials 3,526,810 410,761 977,572 1,456,495 681,984 

15. Miscellaneous 280,910 52,755 111,242 90,676 26,237 

*Comparisons with previous Annual Report tables must be done with caution since the NEISS sample 

was updated on January 1, 1990, and again on January 1, 1997. 

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 Table 3 

 Estimates of the Cost of Emergency Room Treated 

 Consumer Product Injuries 

 October 1, 2002 - September 30, 2003 

 (in millions of dollars)

 

Source: CPSC Revised Injury Cost Model4 as Applied to NEISS Injury Data for the Period. 

Estimates are not comparable to estimates in previous Annual Reports because of changes in data 

and methodology.

 

 AGE GROUP2

 65 and 

 Product group1 Total Under 5 5-24 25-64 over

 1. Child Nursery Equipment and 

 Supplies 3,000 2,540 114 254 92 

 2. Toys 2,867 1,391 952 439 85 

 3. Sports and Recreational 

 Activities and Equipment 106,968 5,290 67,127 32,316 2,235 

 4. Home Communication, 

 Entertainment and Hobby 

 Equipment 3,431 562 713 1,446 710 

 5. Personal Use Items 19,818 3,175 2,936 6,226 7,481 

 6. Packaging and Containers for 

 Household Products 6,441 570 1,436 3,705 730 

 7. Yard and Garden Equipment 7,237 263 1,108 4,518 1,348 

 8. Home Workshop Apparatus, 

 Tools and Attachments 8,148 257 1,316 5,760 815 

 9. Home and Family Maintenance 

 Products 2,654 360 485 1,456 353 

10. General Household Appliances 3,614 642 612 1,611 749 

11. Space Heating, Cooling and 

 Ventilating Appliances 3,457 591 697 1,586 583 

12. Housewares 11,585 974 3,157 6,484 970 

13. Home Furnishings and 

 Fixtures 65,159 11,724 8,674 23,634 21,128 

14. Home Structures and 

 Construction Materials 105,517 11,949 18,766 40,667 34,135 

15. Miscellaneous 8,098 1,852 2,618 2,840 788 

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 Product groups and specific products are included in each group. These products are defined 

in the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) Coding Manual (2003), 

Directorate for Epidemiology and Health Sciences, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. 

 1. CHILD NURSERY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 

 Baby carriages, walkers and strollers 

 Cribs, playpens and baby gates 

 High chairs and youth chairs 

 Miscellaneous 

 2. TOYS 

 Children's sports and hobby equipment 

 Electric trains, cars and accessories 

 Projectile or flying toys 

 Toy chests and boxes 

 Tricycles (children's) 

 Wagons and other ride-on toys 

 Miscellaneous 

 3. SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT 

 Amusement rides 

 Archery 

 ATVs, mopeds, minibikes, etc. 

 Barbecue grills, stoves and fuel 

 Baseball/softball 

 Basketball 

 BB guns, BB's and pellets 

 Beach, picnic and camping equipment 

 Bicycles and accessories 

 Billiards or pool 

 Bowling 

 Boxing 

 Cheerleading 

 Curling 

 Dancing 

 Darts 

 Exercise equipment 

 Fencing 

 Fishing 

 Football 

 Golf 

 Gymnastics and equipment 

 Hockey, all kinds 

 
 

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 Horseback riding 

 Horseshoes 

 Ice or snow boating 

 Lacrosse, rugby and miscellaneous ball games 

 Martial arts 

 Mountain climbing 

 Playground equipment 

 Racquet sports 

 Shuffleboard 

 Skateboards, Scooters 

 Skating, all kinds 

 Snowmobiles 

 Snow skiing and snow boarding 

 Soccer 

 Swimming activity, pools and equipment 

 Toboggans, sleds, snow discs, etc. 

 Track and field 

 Trampolines 

 Unicycles 

 Volleyball 

 Water skiing, tubing and surfing 

 Wrestling 

 Miscellaneous 

 4. HOME COMMUNICATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND HOBBY EQUIPMENT 

 Sound recording and reproducing equipment 

 Television sets and stands 

 Miscellaneous 

 5. PERSONAL USE ITEMS 

 Cigarettes, etc., lighters, lighter fluids and matches 

 Clothing, all 

 Coins 

 Desk supplies 

 Drug and cosmetic poisonings and chemical burns to children under age 5 

 Grooming devices 

 Holders for personal items 

 Infrared lamps and saunas 

 Jewelry, watches, keys and key chains 

 Massage devices 

 Protection devices (eyes, ears, etc.) 

 Razors, shavers and razor blades 

 Miscellaneous 
 

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 6. PACKAGING AND CONTAINERS FOR HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS 

 Cans and other containers 

 Glass bottles and jars 

 Paper, cardboard and plastic products 

 7. YARD AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT 

 Chain saws 

 Hand garden tools 

 Hatchets and axes 

 Lawn and garden care equipment 

 Lawn mowers, all types 

 Other power lawn equipment 

 Outdoor electric lighting equipment 

 Pumps 

 Trimmers and small power garden tools 

 8. HOME WORKSHOP APPARATUS, TOOLS AND ATTACHMENTS 

 Automotive accessories and chemicals 

 Batteries, all types 

 Battery chargers 

 Chains 

 Engines, non-automotive 

 Hoists, lifts, jacks, etc. 

 Power home tools (excluding saws) 

 Power home workshop saws 

 Welding, soldering, cutting tools 

 Wires, cords, not specified 

 Workshop chemicals 

 Workshop manual tools 

 Miscellaneous 

 9. HOME AND FAMILY MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS 

 Cleaning agents (excluding soaps) 

 Cleaning equipment, non-caustics 

 Drain, oven cleaners and caustics 

 Paints, solvents and lubricants 

 Polishes and waxes 

 Soaps and detergents 

 Miscellaneous 

 

 10. GENERAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES 

 Cooking ranges, ovens, etc. 

 Irons and clothes steamers 
 

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 Refrigerators and freezers 

 Washers and dryers 

 Miscellaneous 

 11. SPACE HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING EQUIPMENT 

 Air conditioners 

 Chimneys and fireplaces 

 Fans (excluding stove exhaust fans) 

 Furnaces 

 Heating stoves and space heaters 

 Pipes (heating and plumbing) 

 Radiators 

 Water heaters 

 Miscellaneous 

 

 12. HOUSEWARES 

 Cookware 

 Drinking glasses 

 Knives, unpowered 

 Scissors 

 Skewers and picks 

 Small kitchen appliances 

 Tableware and accessories 

 Miscellaneous 

 13. HOME FURNISHINGS AND FIXTURES 

 Bathtub and shower structures 

 Beds, mattresses and pillows 

 Blankets 

 Carpets and rugs 

 Chairs, sofas and sofa beds 

 Desks, cabinets, shelves, racks, etc. 

 Drapery rods and accessories 

 Electric fixtures, lamps and equipment 

 Fireplace equipment 

 Holiday and party supplies 

 Hot tubs, spas and whirlpools 

 Ladders and stools 

 Mirrors and mirror glass 

 Other miscellaneous furniture and accessories 

 Scales (excluding baby scales) 

 Sinks and toilets 

 Tables 
 

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 Window, table, chair and bed covers 

 Miscellaneous 

 

 14. HOME STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 

 Automatic doors and door openers 

 Cabinet or door hardware 

 Ceilings and walls of a completed structure 

 Counters and counter tops 

 Fences 

 Glass doors, windows and panels 

 Handrails, railings and banisters 

 Insulation 

 Nails, carpet tacks, etc. 

 Non-glass doors and panels 

 Outside attached structures and materials 

 Outside unattached structures 

 Porches, open side floors, etc. 

 Stairs, ramps, landings and floors 

 Window and door sills (including frames) 

 Wood panelling and particleboard 

 Miscellaneous 

 15. MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS 

 Alarms and escape equipment 

 Business and office machines 

 Dollies and carts 

 Elevators, Escalators and other lifts 

 Fireworks and flares 

 Fuel-burning lighting equipment and fuels 

 Gasoline and diesel fuels 

 Generators 

 Miscellaneous 

 2"TOTAL" includes incidents where the age was not recorded. Therefore, the aggregated age 

groups may not equal the total. 

 3The NEISS is a probability sample of the hospital emergency departments in the United 

States and its territories. Consumer product-related injuries reported in the sample hospitals are 

transmitted via computer to the Commission on a daily basis. These injury reports not only 

provide the means for estimating the magnitude of consumer product-related injuries in the 

United States, but also provide a source for gathering further information concerning the nature 

and probable cause of the accident. 

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 Since the estimates shown in this table are based on a sample of hospital emergency 

departments rather than all hospital emergency departments in the United States, they are subject 

to sampling error. For a description of the sample design and calculation of the sampling error, 

write: 

National Injury Information Clearinghouse 

 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 

Washington, D.C. 20207-0001 

 4The estimates in Table 3 of the costs of emergency room treated injuries associated with the 

use of consumer products are from the Revised Injury Cost Model (ICM) developed by the 

Directorate for Economic Analysis. The ICM includes four injury cost components: medical 

costs; work losses; product liability administration costs; and pain and suffering costs. Cost 

estimates are based on the emergency room treated injuries reported in Table 2, and do not 

include the costs of consumer product-related injuries that were treated elsewhere, such as in 

physicians' offices, health maintenance organizations, and freestanding emergency clinics. 

Furthermore, cost estimates are not available for many acute and chronic illnesses associated 

with exposure to chemical hazards. The number and cost of these illnesses would be expected to 

be large. Table 3 also excludes the economic losses of fatalities associated with the use of a 

consumer product. These losses may be substantial. Injury cost estimates are adjusted to 2002 

price levels using the employment cost index and the per capita medical care consumption 

expenditure. 

 Age group costs may not add to product totals because of rounding. 
 

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APPENDIX B: Policies, Final Regulations, 

and Proposed Regulations 
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Policies, Final Regulations, And Proposed Regulations

Description Proposed Final Effective Resource 

 Date

 Information Quality Act

Final Action: 

Announcement of 

availability of final 

CPSC information 

quality guidelines 

under section 515 of 

P.L. 106-554 

04/07/02 10/11/02 10/11/02 67 FR 63382 

Federal Hazardous Substances Act 

Final Action: 

Exemption from 

classification as 

banned hazardous 

substances of certain 

model rocket 

propellant devices for 

use with lightweight 

surface vehicles. 

01/30/02 01/30/03 01/30/03 68 FR 4697 

Application of CPSC 

bicycle standard to low 

speed electric bicycles 

as required by P.L. 

107-319 

 02/12/03 02/12/03 68 FR 7072 

Declaration that metalcored candle wicks and 

candles with such 

wicks that contain 

more than 0.06% lead 

are banned hazardous 

04/24/02 04/18/03 10/15/03 68 FR 19142 
Description Proposed Final Effective Resource 

 Date 

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substances. 
Description Proposed Final Effective Resource 

 Date 

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Federal Hazardous Substances Act (Cont.) 

Final Action: 

Confirmation of 

effective date of 

declaration that metalcored candle wicks and 

candles with such 

wicks that contain 

more than 0.06% lead 

are banned hazardous 

substances. 

 06/27/03 10/15/03 68 FR 38176 

Correction to equation 

in test procedures in 

CPSC bicycle standard. 

 09/05/03 09/05/03 68 FR 52690 

 Poison Prevention Packaging Act

Final Action: 

Exemption of hormone 

replacement therapy 

products from poison 

prevention packaging 

requirements. 

02/19/02 11/01/02 11/01/02 67 FR 66550 
APPENDIX C: Meetings of Substantial 

Interest 
 Meetings of Substantial Interest

 During Fiscal Year 2003, Commissioners and staff at the Consumer Product Safety Commission 

held meetings with outside parties to discuss matters related to the mission of CPSC. The list of those 

meetings complies with the requirements of section 27(j)(8) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, which 

requires the Annual Report to account for "the extent of cooperation of Commission officials and 

representatives of industry and other interested parties in the implementation of this Act." We have 

compiled this list on the basis of meetings announced in CPSC's weekly Public Calendar. 

 It is important to note that this list of meetings does not account for all meetings between 

Commission personnel and outside parties because not all such meetings are required to be listed in the 

Public Calendar. The Commission's Meetings Policy (16 CFR part 1012) requires that meetings 

concerning matters of "substantial interest" be listed in the Public Calendar while meetings on "nonsubstantial interest" are not required to be listed, although many are. For example, field staff meet 

frequently with a wide range of outside organizations in order to inform consumers and others of 

CPSC's work, but since these meetings are of "non-substantial interest" as defined by CPSC's Meeting 

Policy, they are not necessarily listed in the Public Calendar. Also, the list may not fully account for all 

meetings of voluntary standards development organizations with which CPSC participated. For 

additional information on voluntary standards efforts, see Appendix E. 

 CPSC's Meetings Policy defines "substantial interest" as concerning "any issue that is likely to 

be the subject of a regulatory or policy decision by the Commission." The Meetings Policy imposes the 

following three requirements on CPSC staff and Commissioners who hold or attend meetings involving 

matters of "substantial interest:" 1) they must announce the meetings in advance in the Public Calendar, 

2) they must hold these meetings open to the public, unless certain specified exceptions apply, and 3) 

they must submit summaries of such meetings to the Office of the Secretary. In addition, summaries of 

telephone conversations involving "substantial interest" matters also must be submitted to the Office of 

the Secretary. 

 Meeting summaries are available from the Office of the Secretary upon request under the 

Freedom of Information Act. 

 Address information requests to: 

 Office of the Secretary 

 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 

 Washington, DC 20207 

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 Abbreviations

We have used the following abbreviations: 

CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission 

EC Directorate for Economic Analysis 

EP Directorate for Epidemiology 

ES Directorate for Engineering Sciences 

EXC Office of Compliance 

EXHR Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction 

EXPA Office of Information and Public Affairs 

EXPE Office of Planning and Evaluation 

HF Human Factors 

HS Directorate for Health Sciences 

LS Directorate for Laboratory Sciences 

OGC Office of the General Counsel 

OEX Office of the Executive Director 

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 List of Meetings

Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry 

October 16 EC: conference session on furnishings flammability 

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Industry representatives 

 November 13 Chairman Hal Stratton/staff: industry ATV study 

American Casual Future Fabrics Association 

 September 10 EC: CPSC activities on upholstered furniture 

American Council on Electrical Safety (ACES) 

 November 14 ES: CPSC electrical safety activities 

 April 10 ES: general matters related to electrical safety 

American Fireworks Standard Laboratory (AFSL) 

 February 7-9 LS: various issues relating to fireworks 

 August 1-3 LS & EXC: various issues regarding fireworks 

American Furniture Manufacturers Association 

 March 18 EC: speech on CPSC activities on upholstered furniture and mattresses 

and bedding 

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 

 November 5-6 ES: turkey fryers 

 November 19 LS: proposed revisions to the harmonized standard for portable type camp 

heaters 

 January 22 ES: final proposed changes to the ANSI Z315.1 Tricycle Standard 

 September 17 ES: safety standards for gas-fired central furnaces 

American Pyrotechnics Association 

 September 10-12 EXC: 55th annual/convention 

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American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 

 December 17 ES: escalators and moving walks 

Applica 

 November 20 ES & other CPSC staff: appliance safety features 

Archery Trade Association 

 January 16 ES: hunting treestand safety 

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) 

 October 7 Chairman Hal Stratton: recall effectiveness 

 December 17 ES: power cord fire prevention for room air conditioners 

 January 30 ES: safety issues related to toaster ovens 

 July 29 CPSC staff: electric clothes dryers and lint ignition characteristics 

 August 28 ES: clothes dryer fires 

ASTM 

 October 15-18 ES & other CPSC staff: juvenile products voluntary standards activities 

 November 5-8 LS: trampolines, headgear, bicycles and playground surfacing 

 January 21-22 ES: candle products/fire safety 

 March 5 ES: committee on standards hearing regarding an ASME appeal on safety 

vacuum release systems 

 March 26-27 ES: candle products/fire safety 

 May 6-7 ES: ASTM International F08.10 (Bicycle) committee meetings 

 May 13-14 LS: standards for non-integral firearm locking devices 

 May 19-23 ES: playground subcommittee/task group meeting 

 June 10-11 ES: candle products/fire safety 

 July 15-16 LS: standards for non-integral firearm locking devices 

 July 24 ES: glass containers for candle products 

 August 7 CPSC staff: corner post extension and catchpoints on bunk beds 

 August 13 ES: ASTM F15.20 Bath Seat Labeling Task Group 

 September 26 ES: candle products 

Bell Sports 

 May 20 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: bicycle helmet safety 

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Blyth Industries, Inc. 

 September 17 ES & other CPSC staff: fire safety issues relating to candle products 

Business Communication Company 

 March 31-April 1 ES: Fuel Cells 2003 Conference 

Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) 

 March 17 EC: CPSC activities on upholstered furniture and mattress and bedding 

California Bedding Flammability Task Force 

 July 1 ES & other CPSC staff: issues relating to bedding flammability 

 August 19 ES: issues relating to bedding flammability 

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) 

 December 17-18 ES: turkey fryers 

 January 14 ES: to develop a work plan for sensor evaluation, review information on 

available sensor technologies and discussion of sensor testing conducted 

by CPSC and the Gas Research Institute 

 March 27 ES: to develop a work plan for sensor evaluation 

 April 22-24 ES: the development of voluntary standards for gas fired appliances 

 July 14-16 ES: the development of voluntary standards for gas-fired appliances 

 July 22 LS: safety standards related to carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from the 

heaters 

 July 23-24 LS: safety standards related to carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from the 

heaters 

Carpet and Rug Institute 

 December 18 ES & other CPSC staff: test data on methenamine pills 

Clothes Dryer manufacturers 

 July 29 CPSC staff: electric clothes dryers and lint ignition characteristic 

Dorel Juvenile Group 

 July 1 ES & other CPSC staff: Dorel’s proprietary concepts designs for safer 

portable bed rails and bath seats 

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DuPont 

 July 8 LS, EC & other CPSC staff: upholstered furniture barrier fabric testing 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 

 July 9-10 HS: workshops on PFOA and telomers 

 August 14-21 HS & other CPSC staff: human exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid 

(PFOA) 

 September 16-18 to identify data needs for the compound perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) 

and fluorinated telomers 

Fire Protection Research Foundation 

 October 10 ES: fire research needs for electric wiring in older buildings 

 December 4 ES: a proposed project to document the effects of aging on the 

performance and safety of residential electrical systems 

 April 22 ES: a project to document the effects of aging on the safety of residential 

electrical systems 

Fire Retardant Chemicals Association 

 March 10-11 EC: flame retardant chemicals in upholstered furniture 

The Fire Sprinkler Manufacturers Joint Research Consortium 

 July 9 ES & LS: the status of the contract research funded by the Consortium 

dealing with improving long term performance of fire sprinklers 

Florida Center for Sold and Hazardous Waste Management 

 University of Florida 

 August 13 HS & other CPSC staff: CCA-treated wood research and other issues 

Fluoropolymers Manufacturers Group 

 June 25 HS & other CPSC staff: fluoropolymers 

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association 

 February 20 ES: CPSC’s 2003 gas appliance voluntary standards projects 

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Gradient Corporation (on behalf of the chemical manufacturers of CCA) 

 October 9 HS & other CPSC staff: presentation on planned CCA studies 

Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council (HCPC) 

 November 18 Executive Director & other CPSC staff: child resistant packaging 

Heiden Associates 

 October 7 Chairman Hal Stratton: recall effectiveness 

Home Fashion Products Association 

 December 11 ES: flammability 

Independent Safety Consulting 

 March 21 Office of Chairman Hal Stratton: hunting treestands 

International Association of Electrical Inspectors 

 September 8-11 ES & other CPSC staff: proposals to revise the National Electrical Code

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 

 August 7 ES: CPSC electrical wiring activities 

International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) 

 June 12-13 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall & other CPSC staff: participated in panel 

discussion on various compliance and product safety issues 

International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) 

 December 4-5 HS: sponsored workshop for EPA, “Peroxisome Proliferation Case Study 

Working Group” 

 December 6 HS: sponsored workshop for EPA, “Peroxisome Proliferation Case Study 

Working Group” 

Kraft Foods 

 June 28 EXHR & other CPSC staff: safety issues associated with product 

development 

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Korea’s Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) 

 June 4 LS & other CPSC staff: presentation on Electrical Safety for Consumer 

Products and Standards-Related Activities/panel discussion with 

representatives from CPSC, KATS, ASTM, UL & ITS 

Leggett & Platt 

 

 May 16 ES & other CPSC staff: staff activities to develop performance 

requirements for mattresses 

Lighter Association, Inc. 

 March 5 Chairman Hal Stratton/staff: petition for rulemaking pending before the 

Commission (CP 02-1) 

MeadWestvaco 

 July 22 HS & other CPSC staff: new packaging designs under development 

Michigan ATV Association 

 July 23 EC & other CPSC staff: the Michigan ATV Association’s safety 

programs 

National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) 

 October 28 ES: the Combustion and Fire Sciences Division of the Directorate for 

Engineering Sciences at CPSC 

 January 23 ES: mutual activities related to electrical wiring safety 

 July 9-13 ES: NASFM 2003 conference 

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 

 November 18 ES: conference on residential smoke alarms 

 January 13-15 ES: proposals for the 2005 National Electrical Code

 January 19-24 ES: proposal to revise the National Electrical Code

 May 18-21 ES: world safety conference 

National Floor Safety Institute 

 August 5 ES: slip and fall prevention issues 

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National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 

 June 25 ES: concepts being considered for Chemical Biological Radiation Nuclear 

(CBRN) Escape Respirator standards. NIOSH, the U.S. Army Soldier and 

Biological Chemical Command, and the National Institute for Standards 

and Technology (NIST) presented information on the concept 

development for the Escape Respirator CBRN standard 

National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) 

 June 25 ES: concepts being considered for Chemical Biological Radiation Nuclear 

(CBRN) Escape Respirator standards. NIOSH, the U.S. Army Soldier and 

Biological Chemical Command, and the National Institute for Standards 

and Technology (NIST) presented information on the concept 

development for the Escape Respirator CBRN standard 

Outdoor Power Equipment Industry representatives 

 April 4 EXC: general matters concerning powered lawn and garden equipment 

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) 

 October 10 ES & other CPSC staff: communications between OPEI and CPSC and 

potential voluntary standard approach to leaking plastic fuel tanks on 

powered products 

Pass & Seymour/Legrand 

 December 19 ES: witness arc-fault circuit-interrupter testing 

Pfizer, Inc. 

 July 30 HS & other CPSC staff: non-reclosable unit dose packaging 

Playcore & Gametime 

 April 3 ES & other CPSC staff: presenting playground research data to CPSC 

staff 

Proctor and Gamble Company 

 February 10 HS & other CPSC staff: the technical aspects of three new end points 

(aspiration, respiratory tract irritation, and water activated toxicity) and 

potential for cooperation in the implementation of globally harmonized 

system of classification and labeling 

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Rocket Pack LLC 

May 13 EC & other CPSC staff: information developed by Veritas DGC Land, 

Inc. regarding ATV safety 

Sensors Expo & Conference 

 June 2-4 ES: sensors 

Sleep Products Safety Council 

 February 24 ES & other CPSC staff: review of the National Institute of Standards and 

Technology (NIST) data report on recent bedding tests 

 June 5 ES & other CPSC staff: issues relating to the mattress standard 

development process 

Soap and Detergent Association 

 February 10 HS & other CPSC staff: the technical aspects of three new end points 

(aspiration, respiratory tract irritation and water activated toxicity) and 

potential for cooperation in the implementation of globally harmonized 

system of classification and labeling 

Toy Industry Association 

 October 22 ES: revisions to the ANSI Z315.1 – Tricycle Standard 

Treestand Manufacturers Association 

 January 16 ES: hunting treestand safety 

 June 24 Office of Chairman Hal Stratton: background on TMA and its efforts in 

product safety area 

 June 24 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: background on TMA and its 

efforts in the product safety area 

 June 24 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: background on TMA and its 

efforts in the product safety area 

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) 

 October 1 ES: cord entry to hair dryers 

 January 29 EXC: safety standards for CO alarms 

 January 30 ES: safety issues related to toaster ovens 

 March 4 ES: fuel cell power units and fuel storage containers for portable devices 

 

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Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) cont’d. 

 March 10 ES: proposed changes to the entrapment protection provisions of UL 325 

(Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems) to 

account for partially open garage doors 

 March 24-25 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore: 2003 Annual Meeting 

 March 24-25 ES: general issues related to fire safety 

 March 24-25 ES & other CPSC staff: CPSC’s Engine Driven Tools Project and 

CPSC’s Furnace Carbon Monoxide/Combustion Sensor Project 

 March 24-25 ES: safety standards for gas fired appliances 

 March 27 ES: electric juicer working group development of proposed testing 

requirements to UL 982 

 June 5 HF & ES: possible changes to UL 325 to address incidents involving 

partially open garage doors 

 June 17-18 ES: items related to the UL voluntary standards UL 1042, 1278, and 2021 

 July 15-16 ES: safety standards for portable engine-generators 

 July 29 CPSC staff: electric clothes dryers and lint ignition characteristics 

 July 31-August 1 ES: portable luminaries – item related to the UL voluntary standards UL 

153 and 1786 

 August 26 ES & other CPSC staff: review of various product topics involving UL 

standards 

U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) 

 January 13 HS & OGC: packaging, storage and distribution 

Veritas DGC Land, Inc. 

 May 13 EC & other CPSC staff: information development by Veritas DGC Land, 

Inc. regarding ATV safety 

Window Covering Manufacturers Association 

 February 6 ES & other CPSC staff: window blind technology that can address child 

strangulation hazards in window blind cords 

 June 24 ES: review of window blind cord incident reports 

YKK-USA.COM 

 October 15 HS & other CPSC staff: a design for a restraint for child seats in shopping 

carts 

 

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APPENDIX D: Log and Status of Petitions 

and Applications 
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 Log and Status of Petitions and Applications

 The Consumer Product Safety Amendments of 1981 repealed former section 10 of the Consumer 

Product Safety Act (CPSA). That section provided that any person could petition the Commission to issue, 

amend or revoke a consumer product safety rule, and required the Commission to grant or deny the petition 

within 120 days. 

 The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) requires each agency to give interested persons the right 

to petition for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a rule. Therefore, notwithstanding the revocation of 

former section 10 of the CPSA, the Commission continues to receive and act on petitions for rulemaking 

under the CPSA and the other statutes which the Commission administers: 

 The Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA); 

 The Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA); 

 The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA); and 

 The Refrigerator Safety Act (RSA). 

 Although the Commission is no longer required to act on petitions for consumer product safety rules 

within 120 days, the Commission addresses all petitions as responsively and expeditiously as possible. 

 The status of each petition under consideration during Fiscal Year 2003 is listed in this appendix 

using the following terminology: 

 Granted - The Commission has decided to initiate a rulemaking proceeding. 

 Denied - The Commission has decided not to initiate a rulemaking proceeding. 

 Decision - Commission review and analysis of the petition is incomplete at this time. 

 Pending 
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 Disposition as of 

Number Petitioner Summary of Petition September 30, 2003 

 Consumer Product Safety Act

CP 01-1 Consumer Requests rule requiring product registration Denied 4/28/03 

 Federation of cards 

 America 

CP 02-1 David A. Baker Requests rulemaking to establish general Decision Pending 

 Lighter Association safety standards for cigarette lighters 

 Inc. 

CP 02-2 Al Lokosky Requests rulemaking on the need for Denied 8/5/03 

 Michelle Robillard hazard lighting on all future snowmobiles 

 Snow Glow, Inc. 

CP 02-3 Carol Pollack-Nelson Requests a standard for hunting tree stands Decision Pending 

 and a ban of waist belt restraints used with 

 hunting tree stands 

CP 03-1/ Lee Baxter Requests to establish mandatory safety Decision Pending 

HP 03-1 John J. Walsh standards for bunk bed corner posts 

 The Danny Foundation 

CP 03-2 Stephen F. Gass Requests rulemaking for table saws Decision Pending 

CP 03-3 V. Patteson Requests warning labels for press benches Decision Pending 

 Lombardi, PhD 

 University of Oregon 

 Dept. of Biology 

 

 

 Federal Hazardous Substances Act

 

HP 99-1 National Environ- Requests ban of polyvinyl chloride Denied 2/21/03 

 metal Trust (PVC) in toys and other children's articles 

 et. al. 

HP 00-2 Debi Adkins Requests rule declaring natural latex Decision Pending 

 Latex Rubber News a strong sensitizer 
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 Disposition as of 

Number Petitioner Summary of Petition September 30, 2003 

Federal Hazardous Substances Act cont’d 

HP 00-4 Consumer Requests ban of baby bath seats Granted 5/30/01 

 Federation of ANPR Published 

 America et. al. 7/28/03 

HP 01-1 The Children’s Requests regulation of bicycle handlebars Denied 7/14/03 

 Hospital of Philadelphia 

HP 01-3 Environmental Requests a ban of arsenic treated wood in Decision Pending 

 Working Group playground equipment 

HP 02-1 Rachel Weintraub Requests a ban of all-terrain vehicles sold Decision Pending 

 Consumer for use by children under 16 years old and 

 Federation of to provide refunds for consumers 

 America 

HP 03-1 Lee Baxter Requests to establish mandatory safety Decision Pending 

(CP 03-1) John J. Walsh standards for bunk bed corner posts 

 

Poison Prevention Packaging Act 

PP 03-1 Peter Mayberry Requests amendment to child-resistance Decision Pending 

 Healthcare testing pass/fail criterion for unit dose 

 Compliance packaging (HCPC) 

 Packaging Council 

 

 
APPENDIX E: Voluntary Standards 

Activities 
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Voluntary Standards Activities 

 Thirty-two new, revised, and reaffirmed voluntary consumer product safety standards, for 

which the CPSC staff provided technical support, received final approval in FY 2003: stationary 

activity centers, baby swings, baby walkers, bath seats, bed rails, toddler beds, bicycles (two 

standards), candles, hook-on chairs, plastic chairs for outdoor use, soft/travel carriers, childresistant packaging, cribs, exercise equipment (four standards), fire escape masks, fun-karts, 

gasoline containers, recreational helmets (two standards), utility lighters, nail guns, playground 

surfacing, pool covers, pool suction release devices, non-powered scooters, trampolines, 

trimmers & brushcutters, and gas water heaters. 

 In total, the staff provided technical support to the development of 69 voluntary safety 

standards during the year, each of which is addressed in the information that follows. Also 

included is information on voluntary standards for which the CPSC staff provided technical 

support in prior years but which were approved in FY 2003. Nearly all of these voluntary 

standards were handled by three standards development coordinating organizations - the 

American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM International), the American 

National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). These standards 

provide performance safety provisions addressing potential hazards associated with consumer 

products found in our homes, schools, and recreational areas. In addition, the CPSC staff 

continued monitoring conformance to selected voluntary consumer product safety standards. 
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SUMMARY LISTING OF FY 2003 

VOLUNTARY STANDARDS PROJECTS 

1. Activity Centers, Stationary(1)

2. Alarms, CO 

3. All-Terrain Vehicles 

4. Baby Bouncers 

5. Baby Swings 

6. Baby Walkers 

7. Basketball Systems, Residential 

8. Bassinets and Cradles 

9. Bath Seats 

10. Bed Rails 

11. Beds, Toddler(1)

12. Bicycles (Structural Integrity) 

13. Blind Cords 

14. Candles 

15. Chairs, Hook-On(1) 

16. Chairs, Plastic for Outdoor Use(1)

17. Carriers, Infant Hand-Held 

18. Carriers, Soft/Travel 

19. Changing Tables, Diaper 

20. Child-Resistant Packaging 

21. Circuit-Interrupters, Arc-Fault (AFCIs) 

22. Circuit Interrupters, Ground-Fault (GFCIs) 

23. Clothes Dryers 

24. Cribs 

25. Escalators 

26. Exercise Equipment (Treadmills) 

27. Fans, Portable Electric 

28. Fire Escape Masks 

29. Furnaces & Vented Appliances 

30. Fun-Karts(1)

31. Garage Doors 

32. Garage Door/Gate Operators 

33. Gas Grills 

34. Gas Systems, LP 

35. Gasoline Containers 

36. Gasoline Containers, Outdoor Power Equipment 

37. Gun Locks 

38. Hair Dryers 

39. Heaters, Fixed Room 
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40. Heaters, Portable Propane 

41. Helmets, Recreational 

42. High Chairs 

43. Hunting Stands 

44. Infant Bedding and Accessories 

45. Juicers 

46. Lamps, Portable Electric 

47. Lighters, Utility(1)

48. Nail Guns 

49. National Electrical Code 

50. Playground Equipment, Aquatic 

51. Playground Equipment (< 2 Years Old) 

52. Playground Equipment, Home 

53. Playground Equipment, Public 

54. Playground Equipment, Soft Contained 

55. Playground Surfacing 

56. Play Yards 

57. Pool Alarms 

58. Pool Covers(1)

59. Pool Suction Release Devices 

60. Ranges (Fire) 

61. Saws, Chain 

62. Saws, Table 

63. Scooters, Non-Powered 

64. Smoke Alarms 

65. Sprinklers, Fire 

66. Strollers 

67. Surge Suppressors 

68. Tools, Engine Driven 

69. Toy Safety 

70. Toys, Battery-Operated Ride-On 

71. Trampolines 

72. Tricycles 

73. Trimmers & Brushcutters 

74. Turkey Fryers 

75. Water Heaters, Gas 

NOTE: (1) CPSC staff involvement prior to FY 2003 with standard completed in FY 2003. 
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Description of CPSC FY 2003 Voluntary Standards Activities 

1. Activity Centers, Stationary 

 Purpose – To revise the American Society for Testing and Materials International 

(ASTM) Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Stationary Activity Centers (F2012-

00a) to strengthen its safety provisions. 

Highlights – A revised ASTM Consumer Safety Performance Specification for 

Stationary Activity Centers (ASTM F2012-03) was approved on 8/10/03. CPSC staff participated 

on the ASTM F15.17 Carriages, Strollers, Walkers, and Stationary Activity Centers 

Subcommittee which revised the standard to include safety provisions dealing with child 

developmental criteria in instructional literature, among other things. 

2. Alarms, Carbon Monoxide (CO)

 Purpose – To revise the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Single and Multiple Station 

Carbon Monoxide Alarm (UL 2034) standard based on the results of CO alarm testing at 

conditions that approximate in-use conditions of rising CO concentrations, and concentrations 

other than those specified in the standard. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff tested 40 CO alarms to simulate foreseeable in-home 

conditions and thereby confirm or refute claims that CO alarms do not activate properly to 

protect consumers from hazardous levels of CO. Test results and a health assessment were under 

staff review at the end of the reporting period. The CPSC staff developed recommendations to 

improve the UL 2034 standard for dissemination to UL. 

 

 3. All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) 

Purpose – To revise the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Standard for 

Four-Wheel All-Terrain Vehicles (ANSI/SVIA 1-2001) thereby strengthening its safety 

requirements relating to current models of ATVs. 

 Highlights – Work on this standard was put on hold. The Commission held a meeting in 

West Virginia and the CPSC Chairman held meetings in Alaska and New Mexico to learn more 

about the issues related to ATV safety. 

4. Baby Bouncers 

 Purpose: To revise and strengthen the safety provisions of the ASTM safety standard 

for infant bouncer seats. 

 Highlights: The CPSC staff provided technical assistance to the ASTM F15.21 
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Subcommittee which was revising the safety provisions of the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety 

Specification for Infant Bouncer Seats (ASTM F2167-01). The Subcommittee began an 

evaluation of problems associated with dynamic slip and static load testing. The order of the 

testing, not the tests themselves, was of concern. 

 

 5. Baby Swings

 Purpose – To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant 

Swings (ASTM F2088-01) in order to strengthen its safety provisions. 

 Highlights – The revised ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant 

Swings (F2088-03) was approved on 3/10/03. The CPSC staff provided technical assistance to 

the ASTM F15.21 Infant Carriers, Bouncers and Baby Swings Subcommittee on such items as 

infant swing restraints, stability and structural integrity.

6. Baby Walkers

 Purpose – To revise the ASTM Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Infant 

Walkers (ASTM F977-00). 

Highlights – A revised Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Infant Walkers 

(ASTM F977-03) was approved on 3/10/03. The CPSC staff provided technical support to the 

F15.21 Infant Carriers, Bouncers and Baby Swings Subcommittee during the revision of the 

standard. The revision included a cycle rate provision to the drop weight test and added 

information in the instructional literature regarding cleaning of friction strips on baby walkers. 

7. Basketball Systems, Residential 

 Purpose: To revise and strengthen the ASTM residential basketball systems standard in 

order to reduce the injuries from protruding parts. 

 Highlights: The CPSC staff provided technical support to the ASTM Subcommittee 

F08.25 which was developing revisions to the ASTM Standard Specification for Residential 

Basketball Systems (ASTM 1882-98). In 8/03, the CPSC staff made recommendations with 

regard to protrusion safety provisions. 

8. Bassinets and Cradles 

Purpose – To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bassinets 

and Cradles (ASTM F2194-02) in order to strengthen its safety provisions.

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Highlights – The CPSC staff participated in task group activities that included 

developing a warning label and an instructions statement. The task group results were balloted to 
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the ASTM F15.18 Cribs, Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles, and Changing Tables 

Subcommittee as well as to the ASTM F15 Committee on Consumer Products. Negative votes 

were received on the ballot which required future resolution. To help access possible 

requirements for side height, the CPSC staff continued to gather data on falls from bassinets and 

cradles. 

9. Bath Seats 

Purpose – To revise the ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bath Seats 

(ASTM F1967-01) in order to eliminate or reduce the risk of infant drowning resulting from 

tipover, submarining, and climbing out hazards. 

 Highlights – The revised ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bath Seats 

(ASTM F1967-03) was approved on 3/10/03. The revision included: (1) change to the block 

material for the static load test, (2) addition to warnings on the product to address use on slipresistant surfaces, (3) addition of warnings to the instructional literature, (4) addition of a 

requirement to indicate the age grade and developmental stage of the product, and (5) addition of 

a performance requirement to limit the size of the leg openings and seating space. During its 

2/03 meeting, the ASTM F15.20 Bath Seats Subcommittee voted to ballot an additional 

requirement pertaining to stability that closely matched the CPSC staff recommendations. 

10. Bed Rails 

 Purpose – To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bed Rails 

(ASTM F2085-01) in order to eliminate or significantly reduce the risk of suffocation and 

strangulation resulting from head entrapment. 

 Highlights – A revised ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bed Rails 

(ASTM F2085-03) was approved on 4/10/03. This revision included performance requirements 

for testing two different style bed rails on two different mattress platforms. This standard was 

technically a revision to an existing standard, but in essence, it was a new standard. The previous 

version (ASTM F2085-01) did not have any performance requirements, only labeling and 

instructional requirements. In 7/03, the standard was edited and designated as ASTM F2085-

03e1. There were no significant changes. The CPSC staff also participated in a task group of the 

ASTM F15.11 Bed Rails Subcommittee to look at the scope of the standard. 

11. Beds, Toddler 

Purpose – To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toddler 

Beds (F1821-97) in order to eliminate or significantly reduce the risks of suffocation and 

strangulation that may result from head entrapment. 

Highlights – A revised ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toddler Beds 
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(F1821-03) was approved on 3/10/03. The revised standard included a test method for partially 

bounded openings. 

12. Bicycles 

Purpose – To develop new or revised ASTM safety standards for bicycles and bicycle 

components. 

Highlights – A new ASTM Standard Specification for Condition 3 Bicycle Forks (ASTM 

F2274-03) was approved on 5/10/03. A new ASTM Standard Test Methods for Bicycle Forks 

(ASTM F2273-03) was approved on 7/10/03. The CPSC staff worked with the ASTM F08.10 

Bicycle Subcommittee to develop standards for the structural integrity of bicycle forks, 

attenuation of handlebar impact injury, and wheel retention. 

13. Blind Cords 

Purpose – To revise the ANSI Safety of Corded Window Covering Products 

(ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2002) standard, as appropriate. 

Highlights – In preparation for making specific recommendations to revise the safety 

standard, the CPSC staff and members of the Window Covering Manufacturers Association 

(WCMA) performed a joint review of fatal incidents associated with window covering products. 

14. Candles 

Purpose – To develop new ASTM safety standards to eliminate or significantly reduce 

fire hazards associated with candles and candle products. 

Highlights – A new ASTM Provisional Specification for Fire Safety for Candles

(ASTM PS 59-02) was approved on 12/04/02. The performance standard addressed stability, 

end-of-life issues, flame height, and secondary ignition. The CPSC staff continued to provide 

technical support in the development of the full consensus standard by the ASTM F15.45 

Candles and Candle Products Subcommittee. 

15. Chairs, Hook-On 

 Purpose – To review the ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Hook-On Chairs 

(ASTM F1235-98) in accordance with ASTM’s requirement to review and update all standards 

every five years. 

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 Highlights – The revised ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Hook-On Chairs 

(ASTM F1235-03) was approved on 8/10/03. The CPSC staff worked with the ASTM F15.16 

Highchairs, Hook-On Chairs, and Expandable Gates Subcommittee to revise safety provisions 
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dealing with definitions, symbols, rough edges, holes, and other items in the standard. This was 

done to update and make the safety provisions consistent with safety provisions found in similar 

juvenile product safety standards which were approved since the hook-on chair standard was last 

published. 

16. Chairs, Plastic for Outdoor Use 

 Purpose – To revise the ASTM Performance Requirements for Plastic Chairs for 

Outdoor Use (ASTM F1561-96) to strengthen its safety provisions. 

 Highlights – The ASTM Performance Requirements for Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use 

(ASTM F1561-03) was approved on 3/10/03. The CPSC staff worked with the ASTM F15.33 

Outdoor Plastic Lawn Furniture Subcommittee to revise the safety provisions dealing with the 

physical performance of the product as related to outdoor weathering, impact strength, static 

load, and rear leg testing. 

17. Carriers, Infant Hand-Held

 Purpose – To revise the ASTM Standard Safety Performance Specification for HandHeld Carriers (F2050-01) to minimize the risk of injuries to occupants. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff provided technical support to the ASTM F15.21 Infant 

Carriers, Bouncers and Baby Swings Subcommittee to strengthen performance requirements, test 

results, and marking requirements so as to promote the safe use of hand-held infant carriers. At 

the end of the reporting period, a revised safety standard was in the final stage of the approval 

process. 

18. Carriers, Soft/Travel 

 Purpose – To develop a new ASTM safety standard for soft infant carriers and frametype infant carriers. 

 Highlights – A new ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Soft Infant 

Carriers (ASTM F2236-03) was approved on 3/10/03. The new standard included leg opening, 

dynamic load, static load and marking/labeling requirements. CPSC staff provided technical 

support to a task group of the ASTM F15.21 Infant Carriers, Bouncers and Baby Swings 

Subcommittee which developed the standard. 

19. Changing Tables, Diaper 

 Purpose – To develop a new ASTM Consumer Product Safety Specification for Baby 

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 Highlights – The CPSC staff participated on task groups dealing with entrapment and 

four-sided barrier issues as related to baby changing tables for domestic use. In 7/03, a draft 

ASTM Consumer Product Safety Specification for Baby Changing Tables for Domestic Use was 

balloted to the ASTM Subcommittee. The draft standard contained performance requirements 

addressing collapse, tipover, falls, and entrapment. The ballot received several negative votes 

which remained to be addressed at the end of the reporting period. 

20. Child-Resistant Packaging 

Purpose – To develop voluntary national consensus safety standards for child-resistant 

packaging (CRP). 

Highlights – A revised ASTM Classification of Child-Resistant Packages (ASTM 

D3475-03a) standard was approved on 4/10/03. It included new packaging designs. This 

standard was being revised and updated continuously to include new classification designations 

for novel designs. The CPSC staff participated on the task group responsible for the updates as 

well as on the ASTM D10.31 Child-Resistant Closures Subcommittee. 

21. Circuit-Interrupters, Arc-Fault (AFCIs) 

Purpose – To strengthen the safety provisions of the UL Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters

(UL 1699) standard in order to reduce the fire hazard associated with electrical wiring in homes.

 Highlights – The CPSC staff continued to participate on the UL Standard Technical 

Panel (STP) for UL 1699 to develop requirements for AFCIs and test instruments for electrical 

inspection and troubleshooting of AFCIs. At the end of the reporting period, the CPSC staff 

anticipated a ballot of a forthcoming draft standard with safety requirements to address 

environmental concerns such as corrosion and electrical surges. 

22. Circuit-Interrupters, Ground-Fault (GFCIs) 

 Purpose – To improve the reliability of GFCIs by making them more resistant to 

corrosion, electrical surges, and improper installation; to revise the Standard for Safety for 

Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (UL943) and its ANSI counterpart standard, as appropriate. 

 Highlights – UL previously approved significant GFCI product certification 

requirements to address CPSC staff concerns regarding corrosion, electrical surges, and 

improper installation. However, these certification requirements were not part of the ANSI 

standard on this subject. UL often processes its standards through the ANSI standard 

development procedures in order to achieve national consensus. At the end of the reporting 

period, UL was completing the ANSI process to add new requirements to the ANSI standard for: 

(1) resistance to moisture and corrosion and (2) reverse line-load miswire testing.
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23. Clothes Dryers 

Purpose – To evaluate the adequacy of the CSA/ANSI Gas Clothes Dryers - Volume 1- 

Type 1 Clothes Dryers (CSA/ANSI Z21.5.1) and the UL Electric Clothes Dryers (UL 2158-1997) 

fire safety standards and to make recommendations for revisions to the standards, as appropriate. 

Highlights – The CPSC staff proposed revisions to the UL Electric Clothes Dryers (UL 

2158-1997) standard. The proposed revisions sought to improve the safety instructions regarding 

dryer venting materials. The CPSC staff also proposed several recommendations to address lint 

ignition. 

24. Cribs 

 Purpose – To revise the ASTM Specification for Full Size Baby Crib (ASTM F1169-99) 

safety standard to more adequately address hazards associated with full size crib hardware. 

 Highlights – A revised ASTM Specification for Full Size Baby Crib (ASTM F1169-03) 

was approved on 8/10/03. The revised standard included revised provisions on corner post 

extensions and referenced standards banning lead paint and toys presenting choking hazards, 

among other things. The CPSC staff provided technical support to the ASTM F15.18 Cribs, 

Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles, and Changing Tables Subcommittee which 

developed the revision of the standard. 

25. Escalators 

 Purpose – To revise the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Safety 

Code for Elevators and Escalators (ANSI/ASME A17.1) to require stronger, clearer warning 

signs. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff previously proposed a revision to the standard to include 

stronger, clearer warning labels/signs. At a meeting on 6/03 the Escalator and Moving Walk 

Committee decided to reject the CPSC staff proposal with no further action planned. This was 

done after multiple unsuccessful attempts to ballot a stronger warning label. 

26. Exercise Equipment (Treadmills & Selectorized Strength Equipment)) 

 Purpose – To revise two treadmill standards: (1) the ASTM Standard Test Methods for 

Evaluating Design and Performance Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills (ASTM F2106)

and (2) the ASTM Standard Specification for Motorized Treadmills (ASTM F2115-02b). Further, 

to create two new ASTM standards: (1) Standard Specification for Selectorized Strength 

Equipment (ASTM F2216-03) and (2) Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Design and 

Performance Characteristics of Selectorized Strength Equipment (ASTM F2277-03). 
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 Highlights – The CPSC staff provided technical support to the ASTM F08 

subcommittees which developed the new standards and standards’ revisions referenced below. 

The revised ASTM Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Design and Performance 

Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills (ASTM F2106-03) was approved on 5/10/03. This 

revision clarified angular measurement criteria. The revised ASTM Standard Specification for 

Motorized Treadmills (ASTM F2115-02b) was approved on 12/10/02. This revision added a 

safety provision related to a clearance area for the treadmill in reference to the handrail. The new 

ASTM Standard Specification for Selectorized Strength Equipment (ASTM F2216-03) was 

approved on 1/10/03 and the new ASTM Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Design and 

Performance Characteristics of Selectorized Strength Equipment ( ASTM F2277-03) was 

approved on 5/10/03. 

 

27. Fans, Portable Electric 

 Purpose – To revise the UL Electric Fans (UL 507) safety standard in order to reduce 

the risk of fire associated with portable electric fans. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff participated on a working group of the UL Standard 

Technical Panel for Electric Fans to address the potential fire and shock hazards associated with 

mechanical damage to fan cords. Incident reports and a CPSC staff report of test work conducted 

on portable fans were provided to the working group for review. 

28. Fire Escape Masks (Smoke Hoods) 

 Purpose – To develop a revised ANSI Air-Purifying Respiratory Protective Escape 

Devices (ANSI/ISEA 110) performance standard for air-purifying respiratory protective smoke 

escape devices (RPEDS), a type of personal protection commonly called a "smoke hood" or “fire 

escape mask.”

 Highlights – A revised ANSI Air-purifying Respiratory Protective Escape Devices 

(ANSI/ISEA 110-2003) standard was approved on 8/27/03 and was published by the International 

Safety Equipment Association. The standard provided design guidance to manufacturers in the 

form of a detailed set of performance requirements and testing procedures. Included in the 

standard were sections covering certification, labeling, design, performance, conditioning and 

testing requirements. 

29. Furnaces & Vented Appliances 

Purpose – To revise the Gas-Fired Central Furnaces (ANSI Z21.47) safety standard to 

include performance requirements to: (1) prevent a furnace from producing excessive levels of 

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 Highlights – As a preliminary step to the revision of the standard, the CPSC staff worked 

with the ANSI Z21/83 Committee and the ANSI Z21/83 CO/Combustion Sensor Ad Hoc 

Working Group to develop a work plan and test criteria necessary to begin evaluation of 

appropriate CO/combustion sensor usage in gas appliances. In addition, the CPSC staff 

conducted testing and evaluation of additional CO/combustion sensor technologies to help 

determine their appropriate use in revision of the standard. 

30. Fun-Karts 

 Purpose – To revise and improve the ASTM Standard Specification for Safety and 

Performance of Fun-Karts (ASTM F2011-00). 

 Highlights – The revised ASTM Standard Specification for Safety and Performance of 

Fun-Karts (ASTM F2011-02) was approved on 11/10/02. The major revision was the inclusion 

of a finger probe test and a hair entanglement test for rotating parts in the shield and guards 

section of the standard. Editing changes were made later which resulted in the numerical 

designation of the standard changing to ASTM F2011-02e1. The CPSC staff monitored the 

ASTM F15.41 Fun-Karts Subcommittee work to develop this revised standard. 

31. Garage Doors 

 Purpose – To revise the ANSI Section Interfaces on Residential Garage Door Systems 

(ANSI/DASMA 116-01) safety standard in order to eliminate or significantly reduce the potential 

for finger and hand injuries between folding panels of garage doors. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff provided comments as a part of an ANSI Board of 

Standards Review (BSR) evaluation as to whether a negative vote on a proposed revision to the 

standard was properly handled. 

32. Garage Door/Gate Operators 

 Purpose – To revise the UL Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and 

Systems (UL 325-02) standard as appropriate to address safety hazards associated with garage 

door/gate operators. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff participated on the Standard Technical Panel for the 

UL325 standard. The STP considered revisions to the standard and addressed incidents identified 

by the CPSC staff involving a risk of injury to persons crawling under a stopped, partially open 

garage door. 

33. Gas Grills 

 Purpose – To revise the ANSI Outdoor Cooking Gas Appliances (ANSI Z21.58) 

standard, as appropriate, to reduce the fire hazard associated with gas-fired grills. 
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 Highlights – Prior to making specific recommendations for revising the safety standard, 

the CPSC staff identified gas grill incidents and started engineering and human factors analyses 

to determine failure modes and identify possible solutions to the problems. 

34. Gas Systems, LP

 Purpose – To revise several voluntary standards covering the 20-pound LP-gas fuel 

system used with the grills, as appropriate. 

 Highlights – Prior to making specific recommendations for revisions to safety standards, 

the CPSC staff identified gas grill incidents and started engineering and human factors analyses 

to identify failure modes and determine possible solutions to the problems. 

35. Gasoline Containers

 Purpose – To develop an ASTM Specification for Portable Gasoline and Kerosene Spill 

Resistant Fueling Systems for Consumer Use based on the provisional standard ASTM PS 91-00

and to develop an ASTM Specification for Child Resistant Portable Gasoline Containers for 

Consumer Use based on the provisional standard ASTM PS 199-01. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff worked with the ASTM F15.10 Standards for Flammable 

Liquid Containers Subcommittee to convert two provisional standards into full consensus 

standards. The ASTM Specification for Portable Gasoline and Kerosene Spill Resistant Fueling 

Systems for Consumer Use (ASTM F2234-03) was approved on 7/10/03. The Subcommittee 

continued to work on the conversion of PS 119-01 for child-resistance; however negative votes 

that had to be addressed prevented the completion of this standard prior to the end of the 

reporting period. 

36. Gasoline Containers, Outdoor Power Equipment

 Purpose: To develop a new ANSI safety standard to preclude fuel leaking from plastic 

fuel tanks on outdoor power equipment. 

 Highlights: An organization meeting of the ANSI B71.10 Fuel and Exhaust Systems 

Committee and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) was scheduled to take place on 

8/19/03. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the development of a new safety standard to 

ensure that plastic fuel tanks on outdoor power equipment such as lawn mowers do not leak. The 

meeting was cancelled and there was no further activity before the end of the reporting period on 

9/30/03. 
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37. Gun Locks 

Purpose – To develop an ASTM safety standard for cable and trigger gun locks and a 

separate safety standard for gun lock containers. 

 Highlights – The ASTM F15.53 Non-Integral Firearm Locking Devices Subcommittee 

(SC) continued to draft provisions for a safety standard dealing with cable and trigger gunlocks. 

The ASTM SC task groups reported on the development of various tests to support the 

provisions. The SC met in 1/03, 5/03, and 7/03. A draft standard was balloted in 3/03 and several 

negative votes were received. In the 5/03 and 7/03 meetings the negative votes were considered 

and the standard redrafted to address the negative votes. The CPSC staff monitored the activities 

of the ASTM F15.55 Firearm Security Containers Subcommittee which continued to develop 

requirements for locking containers for firearms. 

38. Hair Dryers 

Purpose – To revise the UL Household Electric Personal Grooming Appliances (UL 

859) standard in order to reduce the risk of fire associated with hand-held hair dryers. 

Highlights – The CPSC staff continued to participate in working groups to develop draft 

standard revisions to address fire hazards associated with hair dryers. Proposed revisions 

addressed requirements for cord flexure, switch material and heater coil fastening. It was 

planned to send these proposed standard revisions to the UL Standards Technical Panel 859 for 

review and approval. 

39. Heaters, Fixed Room

 Purpose – To revise the UL Electric Baseboard Heating Equipment (UL 1042) and UL

Fixed and Location-Dedicated Electric Room Heaters (UL 2021) safety standards to reduce the 

risk of fire. 

Highlights – The CPSC staff participated in meetings of UL Standard Technical Panel 

1042 to present and discuss recommendations for improvements to the voluntary standards. 

CPSC staff participated in the working groups that were established to examine the maximum 

radiant heat flux and temperatures of accessible surfaces for heaters. 

40. Heaters, Portable Propane 

 Purpose – To develop a new safety standard for portable catalytic camp heaters and to 

develop a new safety standard for direct-mount (tank top) portable heaters to eliminate or 

significantly reduce the CO poisoning hazard associated with these products. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff worked with the CSA/ANSI Z21/83 Joint Technical 
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Advisory Group (TAG) on Gas Refrigerators and Portable Camping Equipment to develop a new 

safety standard for portable catalytic camp heaters. Approval of the new safety standard was 

delayed until differences between US requirements and Canadian requirements of a similar 

standard for portable radiant camp heaters were reconciled. The CPSC staff participated in 

meetings of the CSA/ANSI Z21/83 TAG on Standards for Construction Heaters and Agricultural 

Heaters, and the CSA/Z21 TAG on Gas-Fired Infrared Heaters to develop a new safety standard 

for direct-mount portable heaters. Currently, direct-mount heaters are not covered by any safety

standard. Prior to proposing specific standards safety provisions, the CPSC staff tested various 

types of these products and assessed the technical feasibility to incorporate a safety shut-off 

means to address high CO levels. 

41. Helmets, Recreational

 Purpose – To revise and strengthen the safety provisions of the following: (1) Standard 

Specification for Helmets Used in Recreational Bicycling or Roller Skating (ASTM F1447), (2) 

Standard Specification for Headforms (ASTM F2220), and (3) Standard Test Methods for 

Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Protective 

Headgear (ASTM F1446-01a). 

Highlights – The revised ASTM Standard Specification for Helmets Used in 

Recreational Bicycling or Roller Skating (ASTM F1447-02) was approved on 11/10/02. The

Standard Specification for Headforms (F2220-02) was approved on 12/10/02. The CPSC staff 

provided technical review of the two standards in support of ASTM Subcommittees F08.53 and 

F08.30 respectively. The CPSC staff continued technical support to the ASTM F08 Committee 

which was revising the basic standard for testing helmets, the ASTM Standard Test Methods for 

Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Protective 

Headgear (ASTM F1446-01a). The standard’s proposed revisions sought to clarify the laboratory 

procedures used in the roll-off and labeling tests. 

42. High Chairs

Purpose – To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for High Chairs 

(ASTM F404-99a) to reduce the risk of falling or strangulation from submarining or occupant 

escape. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff worked with three task groups of the ASTM F15.16 High 

Chairs, Hook-On Chairs, and Expandable Gates Subcommittee to develop recommendations to 

revise the safety standard. The task group on 5-point-harness systems recommended that use of 

the harness system remain an option and that no performance testing of this harness system 

should be added to the standard. The task group on high chair tray disengagements held a 

telephone conference in 8/03 to discuss issues involving performance requirements for latching 

mechanisms on high chair trays to improve tray retention and reduce the number of falls. The 

task group on passive crotch restraints developed a recommendation that the high chair standard 

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Currently, adherence to only one of these provisions is necessary to meet the standard. 

43. Hunting Stands 

Purpose: To develop a new standard for fall arrest safety systems used with hunting tree stands. 

Highlights: The CPSC staff provided technical support to the ASTM F08.16 Subcommittee 

which was developing a new Standard Test Method for Treestand Fall Arrest System which 

subsequent to the end of the reporting period was approved and designated as ASTM F2337-03. 

A draft standard was balloted in 7/03 and on 7/31/03 the CPSC staff commented by letter that 

there should be safety specifications to enable a hunter to safely escape while suspended from a 

fall arrest harness. 

44. Infant Bedding and Accessories 

 Purpose – To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification 

for Infant Bedding and Related Accessories (ASTM F1917-00) in order to address entanglement 

in fitted sheets and soft bedding issues, as appropriate. 

 Highlights – As a prerequisite for revising the standard, the ASTM F15.19 

Subcommittee on Infant Bedding had five laboratories test a series of fitted crib sheets according 

to a draft procedure involving pulling on sheet corners until they release from a standard 

mattress. At the end of the reporting period, CPSC staff was analyzing the reliability of the test 

procedure. 

45. Juicers

 Purpose – To revise the UL Standard for Motor-Operated Household Food Preparing 

Machines (UL 982) to include safety provisions for electric centrifugal juicers. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff worked with the UL 982 Standard Technical Panel (STP) 

working group to revise the electric centrifugal juicer section of the standard. In doing so, the 

CPSC staff conducted independent testing of electric centrifugal juicers and provided input to 

the UL STP working group. 

46. Lamps, Portable Electric 

 Purpose – To revise the UL Portable Electric Luminaires (UL 153) safety standard to 

improve the fire safety of torchiere style incandescent portable lamps. 

Highlights – The CPSC staff continued to monitor the standard for portable lamps. 

Proposed changes to the voluntary safety standard for incandescent torchiere lamps to address 

the potential fire hazard associated with combustibles contacting higher wattage bulbs were 
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scheduled to become effective after the end of the reporting period on 4/10/04. In addition, 

CPSC staff contributed to a working group developing a definition of “play value” to clarify 

provisions regarding luminaries with toy-like features. 

47. Lighters, Utility

 Purpose – To develop a new ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Utility Lighters 

which includes the requirements for child resistance set forth in the 16 CFR 1212 Safety 

Standard for Multi-purpose Lighters. 

 Highlights – A new ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Utility Lighters (ASTM 

F2201-02) was approved on 10/10/02. This standard included requirements for child resistance 

set forth in 16 CFR 1212 Safety Standard for Multi-purpose Lighters and safety provisions 

similar to those in the ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Lighters (ASTM F400-01.) The 

CPSC staff provided support to the ASTM F15.02 Safety Standards for Lighters Subcommittee 

which developed the voluntary standard.

48. Nail Guns

 Purpose – To revise the ANSI Safety Requirements for Portable, Compressed-AirActuated, Fastener Driving Tools (ANSI/SNT-101-2002) standard to provide safer activation 

mechanisms on nail guns, as appropriate. 

 Highlights – The revised ANSI Safety Requirements for Portable, Compressed-AirActuated, Fastener Driving Tools (ANSI/SNT-101-2003) was approved 12/3/02 and became 

effective for nail guns manufactured after 5/1/03. The revised standard requires a sequential 

actuation system on most nail guns. 

49. National Electrical Code

 Purpose – To revise the safety provisions of the National Electrical Code (NEC) to 

reduce electrical fires and shock associated with consumer products including appliances, 

electrical equipment, and wiring products. 

Highlights – The CPSC staff continued to support proposals for the 2005 edition of the 

NEC. The CPSC staff proposals called for widespread utilization of ground-fault circuitinterrupters (GFCIs) throughout homes and public places. The proposals also included new 

requirements for introducing arc-fault circuit-interrupters (AFCIs) into older homes in order to 

reduce the risk of fire caused by some electrical arcing conditions. 

50. Playground Equipment, Aquatic

 Purpose – To develop a new ASTM safety and performance standard for various types 
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of aquatic play equipment intended for public use in aquatic facilities. 

Highlights – The aquatic play equipment task group (a combined ASTM F15 Committee 

on Consumer Products and the ASTM F24 Amusement Rides and Devices Committee 

harmonization task group) compiled information and developed a proposed new safety provision 

for the ASTM F15.29 Subcommittee on Playground Equipment for Public Use to review as the 

basis for a possible new safety standard. The major effort for development was shifted to the 

ASTM F24 Amusement Rides and Devices Committee along with several members of the 

ASTM F15.29 Subcommittee participating in the process. 

51. Playground Equipment (< 2 Years Old)

Purpose – To develop a new ASTM safety standard for playground equipment intended 

for children from 4-months old through 23-months old. Such equipment often is found in 

childcare facilities. 

Highlights – The CPSC staff joined working groups within the ASTM F15.44 Play 

Equipment for Children Under Two Subcommittee that continued development of safety 

provisions for indoor and outdoor play equipment intended for use by children under 2 years of 

age. At the close of the reporting period, an ASTM F15 Committee ballot for a new ASTM 

Safety Performance Specification for Public Use Play Equipment for Children Under Two was 

being prepared. 

52. Playground Equipment, Home 

Purpose – To revise the ASTM Consensus Safety Performance Specification for Home 

Playground Equipment (ASTM F1148) to strengthen its safety provisions. 

Highlights – CPSC staff provided technical assistance to the ASTM F15.09 Home 

Playground Subcommittee that reviewed a new safety provision to address stability and restraint 

performance for “tot swings.” Work continued on refining the toddler swing stability test, as did 

work on revising and reformatting other portions of the current standard. 

53. Playground Equipment, Public 

 Purpose – To revise the ASTM Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Public 

Playground Equipment (ASTM F1487-01E01) to improve its safety provisions.

 Highlights – The CPSC staff continued participation on the ASTM F15.29 Playground 

Equipment for Public Use Subcommittee which met on 5/19-23/03 and 9/15-17/03. The 

subcommittee focused on safety provisions for playground stepping stones, test methods for 

toddler swings, and safety provisions to address entanglement risks. 
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54. Playground Equipment, Soft Contained 

 Purpose – To revise the ASTM Standard Safety Performance Specification for Soft 

Contained Playground Equipment (ASTM F1918-98) to strengthen its safety provisions.

 Highlights – The CPSC staff assisted the ASTM F15.36 Soft Contained Play Systems 

Subcommittee to develop revised safety provisions for the standard. A task group to address soft 

foam products intended for toddler play areas in public settings was formed.

55. Playground Surfacing 

 Purpose – To create a new ASTM Standard Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground 

Surfacing (ASTM F2223-03) and revise the ASTM Safety Specification for Impact Attenuation of 

Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment (ASTM F1292-01) in order to 

enhance its safety provisions. 

 Highlights – A new ASTM Standard Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground 

Surfacing (ASTM F2223-03) was approved on 1/10/03. The CPSC staff supported the ASTM 

F08.63 Playground Surfacing Systems Subcommittee in the development of ASTM F2223-03 

and also worked with the Subcommittee on the development of a revision to the ASTM F1292 

safety standard which should result in improved reproducibility of the test data on playground 

surfacing. 

56. Play Yards 

 Purpose – To revise the ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Play Yards (ASTM 

F406-99) in order to strengthen its safety provisions. 

 Highlights – A revised ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Play Yards (ASTM 

F406) was balloted to the ASTM F15 Committee on Consumer Products in 6/03.The revision 

included scope changes and changes to marking and labeling requirements for play yards. The 

CPSC staff participated in task groups to develop these two revisions. In a 9/03 meeting of the 

ASTM F15.18 Cribs, Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles and Changing Tables 

Subcommittee, the ballot negative votes and comments were reviewed. The CPSC staff was 

asked to review corner post extension incidents to determine if additional safety provisions 

should be added to the proposed revised standard. 

57. Pool Alarms

 Purpose – To develop a new ASTM safety standard based on the ASTM Provisional 

Specification for Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Alarms (ASTM PS 128-01). 
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 Highlights – The CPSC staff provided technical assistance to the ASTM F15.49 

Swimming Pool Alarms Subcommittee as it expanded its interest to include various aspects of 

swimming pool safety and worked on drafting a new Consumer Safety Performance 

Specification for Removable Barrier Fencing for Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas as well as 

the proper use of pool safety devices. 

58. Pool Covers

 Purpose – To revise or reaffirm the Performance Specification for Safety Covers and 

Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 

(ASTM F1346-91(1996.)

Highlights – The Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling 

Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs (ASTM F1346-91(2003)) 

was reaffirmed on 2/10/03 and published in 5/03. The CPSC staff monitored the work of the 

ASTM F15.28 Covers for Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs Subcommittee which handled the 

reaffirmation process. 

59. Pool Suction Release Devices

 Purpose – To develop a performance standard for swimming pool and spa vacuum 

release devices to protect against drowning incidents related to body suction entrapment. 

Highlights – An ASTM Provisional Specification for Manufactured Safety Vacuum 

Release Systems (SVRS) for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs (PS 10-03) was approved on 

3/6/03. The CPSC staff assisted the ASTM F15.51 Safety Vacuum Release Systems 

Subcommittee which developed the standard. 

60. Ranges (Fire)

 Purpose – To revise the industry voluntary standards for gas ranges (ANSI 221.1) and 

electric ranges (UL 858) in order to reduce the potential fire hazard from cooktop cooking fires. 

 Highlights – To support revisions of the voluntary standards, the CPSC staff continued 

to evaluate strategies for addressing cooktop cooking fires. The CPSC staff sponsored a study to 

evaluate potential temperature measurement techniques for electric ceramic glass cooktops, 

which resulted in the development of an experimental system that prevented ignition of food in a 

pan but did not increase cooking times. The results are presented in Identification and 

Evaluation of Temperature Sensors for Preventing Fires on Electric Smooth-Top Ranges. In 

9/03, the CPSC staff initiated a contract to validate the results for other ranges besides the one 

that was used for the FY 2003 development and to study manufacturing issues more thoroughly. 

Recommendations for revisions to voluntary safety standards will follow the results of these 

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61. Saws, Chain

 Purpose – To improve the kickback safety provisions in the ANSI Safety Requirements 

for Gasoline Powered Chain Saws (ANSI B175.1-2000).

 Highlights – The CPSC staff participated as a member the ANSI canvass group 

maintaining the standard and monitored the efficacy of the standard. 

62. Saws, Table

 Purpose – To revise the UL Standard for Safety for Stationary and Fixed Electric Tools 

(UL 987), in order to reduce the risk of laceration and amputation associated with table saw 

blade contact. 

 Highlights – UL formed a Standard Technical Panel for power tools which held its first 

meeting in 2/03. Table saws were within the scope of the STP and on 2/10/03 the group 

discussed injuries associated with table saws. A separate ad hoc table saw guarding group 

prepared proposals which would require that all table saws employ a riving knife. These 

proposals were about to be sent out for ballot to the STP at the end of the reporting period. 

63. Scooters, Non-Powered 

 Purpose – To develop a new ASTM performance safety standard for non-powered 

scooters intended for use by children 5 years old and older. 

 Highlights – A new ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powered 

Scooters (ASTM F2264-03) was approved on 2/10/03. This 5-year standard updated the 

Provisional Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powered Scooters (PS 130-01). The standard 

provided performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to minimize the 

risks associated with non-powered scooters. 

64. Smoke Alarms 

 Purpose – To revise the UL Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms (UL 217) safety 

standard in order to improve the alarm response to residential fires and avoid nuisance alarms. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff participated on the UL Standards Technical Panel 217 

providing staff recommendations to address premature failure of batteries used in long-life 

smoke alarms. Staff also participated in a working group of interested parties to discuss potential 

research areas that could address concerns regarding children not waking to smoke alarms. 

Results of such research might be used to modify the safety provisions of the UL standard. 
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65. Sprinklers, Fire 

 Purpose – To revise the NFPA and ANSI/UL fire sprinkler safety and installation 

standards to make them more effective in preventing fire deaths.

 Highlights – The CPSC staff provided technical assistance in the preparation of revisions 

to the UL Standard for Automatic Sprinklers for Fire-Protection Service (UL 199) to improve 

the reliability for dry sprinklers. A waterway clearance test to ensure water release and a sealed 

atmosphere test to prevent ice build up were added to the standard. A direct side impact test for 

glass bulb sprinklers was added to require them to be equipped with protective covers. 

66. Strollers 

 Purpose – To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Carriages 

and Strollers (ASTM F833) to strengthen its safety provisions. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff worked with a task group of the ASTM F17.17 Carriages, 

Strollers, Walkers, and Stationary Activity Centers Subcommittee to develop draft requirements 

for the locations of restraint strap anchor points on stroller restraints. The staff provided injury 

data involving infant carriers attached to strollers (multi-use stroller). The Subcommittee agreed 

to develop stroller collapse performance tests and to add an additional test for multi-use strollers. 

Additional work continued on performance requirements for stroller restraint systems, jogging 

strollers, and stroller collapse. 

67. Surge Suppressors 

 Purpose – To revise the UL Standard for Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (UL 

1449) to reduce the risk of fire associated with power strips that incorporate surge suppression 

components (surge suppressors). 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff recommended that UL develop requirements to address the 

potential fire hazard associated with the failure of surge suppressor components. 

68. Tools, Engine Driven 

Purpose – To develop the first edition UL Portable Engine Generator Assemblies (UL 

2201) standard in order to eliminate or significantly reduce carbon monoxide deaths associated 

with portable generators. 

Highlights – In conjunction with recommending additional requirements in the draft 
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standard for weatherization and warning markings, CPSC staff developed a test plan and began 

preliminary testing to characterize the health hazard when portable generators are operated in 

enclosed spaces. 

 69. Toy Safety

Purpose – To revise the ASTM Consumer Safety Specification on Toy Safety (ASTM 

F963-96aE02) in order to strengthen its safety provisions and reduce injuries associated with 

toys. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff provided technical assistance to the ASTM F15.22 Toy 

Safety Subcommittee while it revised a number of the safety provisions of the ASTM F963 toy 

standard. By the end of the reporting period, the draft revised toy standard was at the final stage 

of the ASTM approval process; the revised standard was completed subsequent to the end of the 

reporting period. The CPSC staff activities focused on, but were not limited to, hemispherical 

shaped toys, toys with rounded ends, and new safety provisions for battery-operated ride-on toys 

as shown in the following entry. 

70. Toys, Battery-Operated Ride-On 

 Purpose – To revise the ASTM Consumer Safety Specification on Toy Safety (ASTM 

F963) to include new safety requirements for battery-powered ride-on (BPRO) toys. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff worked with the ASTM F15.22 Toy Safety Subcommittee 

to add safety provisions for BPRO toys to the revision of the ASTM F963 toy standard. These 

provisions addressed hazards involving fires due to overheating components and conditions 

resulting in run-away toys. The revised ASTM standard neared final ASTM approval at the end 

of the reporting period.

71. Trampolines 

 Purpose – To create a new ASTM Standard Safety Specification for Consumer 

Trampoline Enclosures and revise the ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Components, 

Assembly and Use of a Trampoline (ASTM F381-99) to include safety requirements for frame 

padding. 

 

 Highlights – A new ASTM Standard Safety Specification for Consumer Trampoline 

Enclosures (ASTM F2225-03e1) was approved 1/10/03. The CPSC staff continued to work with 

the ASTM F08.17 Subcommittee on the impact attenuation performance of frame padding and 

on other requirements for padding retention. New safety provisions on frame padding were 

readied for Subcommittee discussions based on test results at two laboratories. 

72. Tricycles 
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 Purpose – To revise the ANSI Tricycles – Safety Requirements (ANSI Z315.1-1996)

standard to provide strengthened safety provisions. 

Highlights – The CPSC staff worked with ANSI Z315.1 canvass group to improve safety 

revisions for the tricycle standard. 

73. Trimmers & Brushcutters 

Purpose – To revise the ANSI Outdoor Power Equipment – Grass Trimmers and 

Brushcutters – Safety Requirements (ANSI B175.3-1997) standard to improve its safety 

provisions. 

Highlights – The revised ANSI Outdoor Power Equipment – Grass Trimmers and 

Brushcutters – Safety Requirements (ANSI B175.3-2003) standard was approved 7/9/03. The 

revised standard addressed operator cutting positions, product integrity, labeling, and vibration 

test procedures, among other safety issues. To assist in the development of the safety provisions, 

the CPSC staff in 3/03 published a report entitled “Injuries Associated with String Trimmers or 

Brushcutters and Edgers: 2002.” The CPSC staff participated on the ANSI canvass group which 

developed the revised standard. 

74. Turkey Fryers 

 Purpose – To revise the ANSI Standard for Outdoor Cooking Specialty Gas Appliances 

(ANSI/CSA 1.18) to reduce the fire hazards associated with turkey fryers/boilers.

 Highlights – The CPSC staff participated on the Outdoor Cooking Technical Advisory 

Group (TAG) and proposed new requirements for thermometer performance, temperature 

limiting devices, and additional warnings for consumers in 9/03. These proposals will be 

forwarded to the parent committee for final approval. 

75. Water Heaters, Gas

 Purpose – To revise the ANSI Gas-Fired Water Heaters, Volume I, Storage Water 

Heaters with Input Ratings of 75000 Btu Per Hour or Less (ANSI Z21.10.1) safety standard to 

include flammable vapor ignition resistance provisions and eliminate any lint clogging that 

might cause a carbon monoxide hazard. 

 Highlights – The revised ANSI Gas-Fired Water Heaters, Volume I, Storage Water 

Heaters with Input Ratings of 75000 Btu Per Hour or Less (ANSI Z21.10.a - 2001/CSA 4.1-

2002) safety standard was approved on 11/14/02 and became effective on 7/1/03. This revised 

standard included provisions to protect against ignition of flammable vapors and possible CO 

poisoning caused by lint buildup. The CPSC staff provided technical support to the development 
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of this standard. 
APPENDIX F: Voluntary Corrective Action 

Plans and Product Recalls 

 Subsection A: Regulatory Recalls 

 Subsection B: Section 15 Recalls 
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Voluntary Corrective Action Plans and Product Recalls 

Voluntary Corrective Action Plans and Recall of Products Subject to 

Product Safety Standards and Other Specific Regulations 

Exclusive of Section 15 of the Consumer Product Safety Act

 The Office of Compliance and the Regional Offices are jointly responsible for identifying 

consumer products that fail to comply with a specific product safety standard or the CPSC 

product-related requirements mandated by statute or regulation. CPSC worked cooperatively 

with the responsible companies to obtain voluntary corrective action plans monitored by the 

Commission during Fiscal Year 2003. 

 Consumers may find products on the market that resemble those appearing on this list. 

After manufacturers and importers correct violations, they may distribute complying versions of 

products which were recalled. CPSC monitors recalls to ensure that the noncomplying products 

have been removed from the market. It is unfair to responsible manufacturers and importers to 

conclude that toys and children's products on the list are still offered for sale. 
Subsection A: Regulatory Recalls 

Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp. 

F-4 

10/1/2002 Cigarette Lighter Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Cigarettes 4 Less 

Oakley, CA 94561 

10/1/2002 Five 40 

BIKE HELMET 

Bicycle Helmet Structural 

Failure 

16 CFR 1203.17 

Mosa Extreme Sports, Inc 

Champaign, IL 61822 

10/1/2002 Pro-Tec 

CLASSIC 

Bicycle Helmet Structural 

Failure 

16 CFR 1203.17 

Mosa Extreme Sports, Inc 

Champaign, IL 61822 

10/9/2002 Animal Toy Sponges 

840785 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. 

Chesapeake, VA 23320 

10/10/2002 Pull-Along 

Caterpillar 

5104 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Brio Corporation 

Germantown, WI 53022 

10/10/2002 Stuffed Pool 

Animals 

RN# 87254 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. 

Chesapeake, VA 23320 

10/31/2002 10 -Piece School 

Supply Sets 

Sharp edge 

16 CFR 1500.49 

Damo Plus Corp. 

Vernon, CA 90058 

11/18/2002 Petroleum Distillates 

8052-41-3 

Paint/solvent/remover 

Labeling 

16 CFR 1500 

Creative Paint And 

Wallpaper 

Mabelton, GA 30126 

11/19/2002 Ultimate Snuggle 

Jackets 

BT2018 

Clothing Flammability 

Failure 

16 CFR 1610 

Estyle, Inc. 

Los Angeles, CA 90017 

12/2/2002 Talking Learn N' 

Play Dolls 

072000792384 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Lovee Doll & Toy Co., Inc. 

New York, NY 
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp. 

F-5 

12/6/2002 Fleece Sweatshirt 

Y6F25461 

Clothing Flammability 

Failure 

16 CFR 1610 

Trends Clothing Corp. 

Miami, FL 33178 

12/18/2002 Sweat Jacket And 

Pant Set 

40801002 and 03 

Lead-in-Paint 

Toy/Children's 

Product/CPSA 

16 CFR 1303 

Wear Me Apparel Corp. 

New York, NY 10001 

12/19/2002 Hip Hoppy Stuffed 

Bunny Toys 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Zutano, Inc. 

Cabot, VT 

12/19/2002 Hip Hoppy Stuffed 

Bunny Toys 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Zutano, Inc. 

Cabot, VT 

12/29/2002 Wooden Vehicles Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Kmart Corporation 

Troy, MI 48084 

1/9/2003 Unknown Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Second Skin Leather 

New Orleans, LA 70116 

1/21/2003 Butterfly Border 

Nightgown 

27502 

Sleepwear Flammability 

Failure 

16 CFR 1615/16 

Storybook Heirlooms 

Kirkland, WA 98033 

1/21/2003 Dragon Fly Short Set 

27501 

Sleepwear Flammability 

Failure 

16 CFR 1615/16 

Storybook Heirlooms 

Kirkland, WA 98033 

1/21/2003 Heart Printed Pjs 

27500 

Sleepwear Flammability 

Failure 

16 CFR 1615/16 

Storybook Heirlooms 

Kirkland, WA 98033 

1/21/2003 Leopard Print Pj 

27490 

Sleepwear Flammability 

Failure 

16 CFR 1615/16 

Storybook Heirlooms 

Kirkland, WA 98033 

1/21/2003 Leopard Print Robe 

27291 

Sleepwear Flammability 

Failure 

16 CFR 1615/16 

Storybook Heirlooms 

Kirkland, WA 98033 
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp. 

F-6 

1/21/2003 Leopard Print Robe 

27491 

Sleepwear Flammability 

Failure 

16 CFR 1615/16 

Storybook Heirlooms 

Kirkland, WA 98033 

1/28/2003 Novelty Lighters Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Young's Jk 

Portland, OR 97230 

1/29/2003 Novelty Lighter 

7"Matchstick 

MP Lighter Reporting 

16 CFR 1212.17 (b) 

Amen Wardy 

Las Vegas, NV 89103 

4/1/2003 Plush Bear 

130454 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. 

Chesapeake, VA 23320 

4/1/2003 Plush Snowman 

130456 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. 

Chesapeake, VA 23320 

4/8/2003 Cute Puzzle 

KK-228 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Kole Imports 

Carson, CA 90745 

4/8/2003 Wooden Truck 

27/316 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Oriental Trading Company, 

Inc. 

Omaha, NE 68137 

4/12/2003 Novelty Lighter 

ALIEN 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

H.H.B., Inc. 

South Daytona, FL 32119 

4/12/2003 Novelty Lighter 

BLOCKHEAD 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

H.H.B., Inc. 

South Daytona, FL 32119 

4/12/2003 Novelty Lighter 

MINI BEAR 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

H.H.B., Inc. 

South Daytona, FL 32119 

4/18/2003 Lamaze Flower 

Stroller Wrap 

SKU #97222 

Lead-in-Paint 

Toy/Children's 

Product/CPSA 

16 CFR 1303 

Racing Champions 

Ert/Learning Curve, Int 

Chicago, IL 60610 

4/18/2003 Lamaze Soft Bead 

Buddies 

SKU #97325 

Lead-in-Paint 

Toy/Children's 

Product/CPSA 

16 CFR 1303 

Racing Champions 

Ert/Learning Curve, Int 

Chicago, IL 60610 
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp. 

F-7 

5/15/2003 Swim Ways Deluxe 

Dive Buddies 

Dive Stick Ban 

16 CFR 1500.18 

Swimways Corp. 

Virginia Beach, VA 23455 

5/20/2003 Cigarette Lighter 

DZ-6-36 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Debon Sales 

Houston, TX 77036 

5/20/2003 Viking Mini 

Chubbies 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

International Playthings, Inc. 

Parsippany, NJ 07054 

5/22/2003 Bicycle Helmet 

KOMPACT 

Bicycle Helmet Structural 

Failure 

16 CFR 1203.17 

Monarch Velo, Llc 

Houston, TX 77007 

6/11/2003 Cigarette Shaped 

Lighter 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Style Asia Incorporated 

Moonachie, NJ 07074 

6/11/2003 Novelty Cigarette 

Lighter 

WATCH 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Style Asia Incorporated 

Moonachie, NJ 07074 

7/15/2003 Wooden Plane 

2229 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Hobby House Press 

Grantsville, MD 21536 

8/11/2003 Bunk Bed 

S116 

Bunk Bed Entrapment 

Violation 

16 CFR 1213.4/1513.4 

Home Line Industries, Inc. 

Philadelphia, PA 19124 

8/11/2003 Bunk Bed 

S-130 

Bunk Bed Entrapment 

Violation 

16 CFR 1213.4/1513.4 

Home Line Industries, Inc. 

Philadelphia, PA 19124 

8/11/2003 Bunk Bed 

S135 

Bunk Bed Entrapment 

Violation 

16 CFR 1213.4/1513.4 

Home Line Industries, Inc. 

Philadelphia, PA 19124 

8/21/2003 Falcon Action Toy 

Jets 

C.D.L.22338D 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

C.D.X. Trading, Inc. 

Ridgewood, NY 11385 

8/23/2003 Recycling Truck 

Puzzle 

2574 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Small World Toys 

Culver City, CA 90231 
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp. 

F-8 

8/25/2003 Amsterdam Poppers Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Sev Distributors 

Coral Springs, FL 33076 

8/25/2003 Jungle Juice Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Sev Distributors 

Coral Springs, FL 33076 

8/25/2003 Rush Liquid Incense Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Sev Distributors 

Coral Springs, FL 33076 

8/27/2003 Big Boy Dump & 

Tow Trucks 

1435 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

The Children's Group, Inc. 

Madison, VA 22727 

9/4/2003 Ultra Citrus 

47262 

Hydrocarbon Hazardous 

Substance Packaging 

16 CFR 1700.14(a)(31) 

Medo Industries Inc. 

Moorpark, CA 93021 

9/17/2003 Comforts Latex 

Pacifier 

35826 

Pacifier 

16 CFR 1511 

Apothecary Products Inc 

Burnsville, MN 55337 

9/17/2003 Comforts Latex 

Pacifiers 

35829 

Pacifier 

16 CFR 1511 

Apothecary Products Inc 

Burnsville, MN 55337 

9/17/2003 Comforts Silicone 

Pacifier 

35827 

Pacifier 

16 CFR 1511 

Apothecary Products Inc 

Burnsville, MN 55337 

9/17/2003 Comforts Silicone 

Pacifiers 

35828 

Pacifier 

16 CFR 1511 

Apothecary Products Inc 

Burnsville, MN 55337 

9/17/2003 Dora Children's 

Board Book 

85154 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Simon & Schuster Inc. 

New York, NY 10020 
Subsection B: Voluntary Corrective Action Plans Under 

Section 15 of the Consumer Product Safety Act and 

Section 15 of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act 

Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-9 

10/02 Pier 1 Imports 

Fort Worth, TX 

Giant Champagne 

floating candleholder 

#1884160 

The glass candleholder 

may unexpectedly shatter 

or break. 

The firm is offering a 

refund or a merchandise 

credit to consumers. 

10/02 Cadet Manufacturing 

Company 

Vancouver, WA 

In-wall electric heater 

#RM and ZM 

The heaters can generate 

fires from electrical 

arcing or overheating. 

Cadet is providing a free 

in-home inspection of 

RM or ZM model 

heaters. A free repair 

will be provided for RM 

and ZM heaters installed 

in a pre-1994 ZAC 

heater can. 

10/02 Tiro Industries, Inc. 

Minneapolis, MN 

Aerosol Halloween silver 

hair spray 

The cans may 

unexpectedly explode. 

The firm stopped 

manufacturing the 

product and all inventory 

was returned. 

10/02 American Honda Motor 

Co., Inc. 

Torrance, CA 

Honda ATV Four Trax 

Rincon 

The vehicle contains a 

defect that causes the 

rider to lose control of 

the vehicle, which can 

result in serious bodily 

injury. 

The firm offered 

consumers a repair of the 

product. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

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10/02 American Suzuki Motor 

Corporation 

Brea, CA 

All terrain vehicles Eiger 

2003, LT-A400FK3 & 

LT-F400FK3 

The product fails in such 

a manner that consumers 

may sustain bodily injury.

The firm is offering to 

repair consumers' units. 

10/02 Manco Products, Inc. 

Fort Wayne, IN 

All Terrain Vehicle 

models Agritax 8260-09 

& Talon 8260-01 

Use of the machines 

presents fire hazards. 

The firm offered 

consumers a free repair 

or a full refund of the 

purchase price. 

10/02 BRIO Corporation 

Germantown, WI 

Plan Toys dancing 

caterpillar #5104 

Use of the toy presents a 

potential choking hazard 

to young children. 

The firm offered a 

refund to consumers that 

returned the toy. 

10/02 Oriental International 

Trading Co. 

Los Angeles, CA 

Honey Baby Walkers 

models 820, 860, 862, 

895 

The design of the walkers 

allows a child to fall 

down steps or stairways 

sustaining fractures, 

abrasions and/or bruises. 

The firm recalled the 

products offering 

consumers a refund of 

the purchase price. 

10/02 BSH Home Appliances 

Corporation 

Huntington Beach, CA 

Thermador electric builtin cook top range model# 

TMH45PS 

Use of the range presents 

a potential shock hazard. 

The firm will provide 

consumers with free inhome inspections and 

repairs. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

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10/02 IKEA North America 

Services, Inc. 

Plymouth Meeting, PA 

SNUTTIG 6" red, black, 

yellow or blue plush 

bears # 700-371-56 

The seams can break 

exposing children to 

small beads that present 

an aspiration hazard to 

children who may inhale 

the beads. 

Consumers are to return 

the bears to any IKEA 

store. A $5.00 gift card 

is offered towards 

another IKEA product of 

consumer's choice. 

10/02 Fanimation Design and 

Manufacturing Inc. 

Indianapolis, IN 

Ceiling fan 

The hanger bracket could 

break causing the fan to 

fall on consumers. 

Consumers should call 

(888) 284-8928 for a 

free repair kit. 

10/02 Cannondale Corporation 

Bethel, CT 

All terrain vehicles 

"Cannibal" models 2002 

& 2003 

The design of the front 

shocks is inadequate. 

This can cause the driver 

to lose control, resulting 

in serious bodily injury. 

The firm is to replace the 

front shocks. 

10/02 Seasonal Specialties LLC

Eden Prairie, MN 

Ceramic Jack-O-Lantern 

decoration October 

Harvest item #1434 

Use of the product 

presents a fire hazard. 

The firm offered 

consumers a refund of 

the purchase price. 

10/02 Kent International Inc. 

Parsippany, NJ 

Kent Pro X bicycle model 

t #22682 DH2100 26" 

The frame may fail 

causing the rider to fall 

from the bike. 

The firm offered refunds 

to owners of the 

defective bikes. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-12 

10/02 Swingline Division of 

Acco 

Lincolnshire, IL 

Swingline cordless 

electric rechargeable 

staple 

The stapler's spring 

loaded magazine can be 

ejected inadvertently 

causing laceration 

injuries when the stapler 

is held near the users 

face. 

Consumers are to return 

the product for a free 

repair. 

10/02 Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 

San Francisco, CA 

Pottery Barn Scary Tree 

tealight holder #4306718 

The tea light candles have 

the potential to flare up 

unexpectedly. 

The product was 

removed from sale and 

refunds were offered to 

consumers. 

10/02 Cincinnati Window 

Shade, Inc. 

Cincinnati, OH 

Motorized window shade 

"ElectroShades" by 

MechoShade Systems 

The center support 

bracket may fail allowing 

the shade system to fall 

possibly injuring persons 

nearby. 

The firm notified 

purchasers to examine 

shades; will repair or 

replace center support 

bracket if needed. 

10/02 Snapper 

McDonough, GA 

Riding lawn mowers 

models #280922B, 

#281022BE, 

#FRP2167517BV, 

LT145H33HBV & 

#YZ145333BVE; side 

chute #42965 

The discharge chute can 

break allowing projectiles 

to fly out from under the 

mower deck exposing 

bystanders to possible 

injuries from flying 

debris. 

Consumers are to call 

(800) 935-2967 for a 

free replacement 

discharge chute. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-13 

11/02 Century Tool and 

Manufacturing Co. 

Cherry Valley, IL 

Century propane gas 

camping stoves #4660, 

4665, 4675, & 4730 & 

4960, Hillery #72861 & 

LL Bean matchless stoves 

#4960 

The products can leak gas 

causing a fire or 

explosion. The stove user 

could be burned. 

The firm will repair or 

replace incorrectly 

manufactured burner 

assembly fuel line 

fittings. 

11/02 Jason International, Inc. 

North Little Rock, AR 

Whirlpool bath models 

Air Masseur & Air 

Whirlpool 

The heating element can 

fail to shutoff presenting 

a risk of fire. 

The firm incorporated a 

thermal fuse in the 

product. 

11/02 Outland Sports 

Overland Park, KS 

API outdoor hunting 

stand 

The product fails in such 

a manner that the hunter 

can unexpectedly fall to 

the ground. 

The firm will replace the 

stand or its cables free of 

charge. 

11/02 Sunrise Medical 

Germany 

Spirit 470-arm crank 

bicycle for the 

handicapped 

The product fails in such 

a manner that the rider 

can unexpectedly fall 

from the bicycle. 

The firm offered 

consumers a free repair 

of the quick release axle.

11/02 Cannondale Corporation 

Bethel, CT 

Gemini mountain bike 

frame 

The frame may crack or 

break causing the rider to 

fall. 

The firm will repair and 

or replace the frame free 

of charge to owners. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-14 

11/02 The Disney Store, Inc. 

Glendale, CA 

Monsters, Inc. Sulley 

with Boo 12" plush doll 

The ponytail holders and 

the rubber bands on the 

Boo doll's hair present a 

choking hazard. 

Consumers may return 

the item for a refund of 

the purchase price or 

remove the ponytail 

holders and rubber bands 

from the Boo doll's hair. 

11/02 Meijer Corporation 

Grand Rapids, MI 

Home Creations three tier 

tea light candleholder # 

76023633224 

Use of the product 

presents a fire hazard. 

The firm offered 

consumers a refund of 

the purchase price. 

11/02 S.I.T. Inc. 

Quincy, MA 

Plastic patio chairs 

The plastic patio chairs 

can collapse causing the 

user to fall to the ground. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

refund of the purchase 

price. 

11/02 The Toro Company 

Bloomington, MN 

Toro Twister utility 

vehicle 

The vehicle fails in such a 

manner that the driver 

could lose control and 

possibly sustain injury. 

The firm sent letters to 

all dealers, distributors, 

and consumers offering 

free repairs. 

11/02 Evercel, Inc. 

Hingham, MA 

Everplore M100-12V12.5A-100 nickel-zinc 

battery charger 

The power cord can 

overheat presenting a 

potential fire hazard. 

The charger has been 

redesigned to eliminate 

the condition that can 

cause the reported 

overheating. Affected 

consumers will receive a 

free replacement. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-15 

11/02 W.C. Wood Company, 

Inc. 

Ottawa, OH 

Dehumidifiers; Edison 

model EMD40 and 

Wood's model WMD40W

Internal wiring can 

abrade on metal parts, 

presenting a risk of 

electric shock to 

consumers if the 

insulation wears through. 

The firm is offering free 

repairs to consumers 

with affected products. 

11/02 Kohl's Department Store, 

Inc. 

Menomonee Falls, WI 

Ghost With Pumpkin tea 

light candleholder 

Use of the product 

presents a fire hazard. 

The firm offered 

consumers a refund of 

the purchase price. 

11/02 Eveready Battery 

Company, Inc. 

St. Louis, MO 

Energizer Kidz Club 

flashlights 

The flashlights can 

overheat causing the 

batteries to leak, posing a 

risk of burns to children. 

Consumers should take 

these flashlights away 

from children 

immediately, remove 

the batteries and contact 

Eveready for instructions 

on returning the 

flashlights to receive a 

$12 refund. 

11/02 Gen-X Sports Inc. 

Toronto, ON 

Bicycle stunt ramp 

The plastic ramp can 

break causing the user to 

fall while riding his bike 

or skateboard. 

The firm will refund the 

purchase price to 

consumers. 

11/02 Bear Archery 

Gainesville, FL 

Bear Archery, Warrior 

and Buckmaster 

compound bows 

The bow's limbs can 

break causing bumps, 

bruises and abrasions to 

the shooters' arms, hands 

or face. 

The firm will replace the 

bows free of charge or 

offer consumers a refund 

of the purchase price. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-16 

11/02 Chelsea & Scott, Ltd. 

Lake Bluff, IL 

Flexi-Chair adjustable 

growth chair 

The chair may collapse in 

a manner that may cause 

injury to its occupant. 

The firm stopped 

distributing the product. 

11/02 Halo Burgers 

Flint, MI 

6 inch flashlight kid's 

meal promotion 

The batteries can leak 

causing a minor skin 

irritation if contact is 

made with its contents. 

Consumers should 

discard the flashlight and 

batteries or return them 

to any Halo Burger store 

for a $5.00 gift 

certificate. 

11/02 Advanced Transportation 

Products, Inc. 

Mountlake Terrace, WA 

Tandem recumbant 

bicycle model Vision, 

VR82 & VR85 

The bike's frame can 

crack causing the rider to 

lose control and possibly 

fall to the ground. 

The firm will repair and 

replace frames as 

needed. 

11/02 Gruppo, Spa 

Valencia, CA 

Gruppo 3T Zepp stem 

bolts 

The bike stem can fail 

during use causing the 

rider to fall. 

The firm will distribute 

replacement bolts to all 

dealers, distributors and 

consumers free of 

charge. 

11/02 Viking Sewing Machine 

Inc. 

Westlake, OH 

Sewing machine model 

H0250157A 

The machine contains 

insufficient electrical 

connections that can 

cause overheating and 

fires. 

The firm provided 

consumers with a 

redesigned power 

supply. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-17 

11/02 Elkton Sparkler Co. 

North East, MD 

Bamboo stick sparklers 

The bamboo stick 

sparklers' handles can 

ignite causing burn and 

fire hazards. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

refund of the purchase 

price. 

11/02 Lollipop Import & Export

Brooklyn, NY 

Electric fan models 

V1865, V1185, V1186 & 

V1873 

The electric fans can 

cause electric shock and 

fire hazards. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

refund of the purchase 

price. 

11/02 Makita U.S.A., Inc. 

La Mirada, CA 

Makita circular saw 

model #5740NB 

The product fails in a 

manner that presents a 

laceration hazard. 

The firm provided a free 

repair of the product. 

11/02 Good Lad Apparel 

Philadelphia, PA 

Girls, newborn & infant 

dresses and capri sets w/ 

sandals 

The clothing's 

attachments present 

choking hazards for 

children. 

The firm offered 

consumers a refund of 

the purchase price. 

11/02 Wegmans, Inc. 

Rochester, NY 

Wegmans Wkids 8 oz. 

bottle & cap for spring 

water 

The cap or pull-up spout 

can be pulled off by 

children presenting a 

choking risk to children. 

The firm stopped sale of 

the product and offered 

consumers a refund. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-18 

12/02 ABC Distributing 

Company 

North Miami, FL 

Three-Piece Children's 

Tent Set 

The product's exposed 

wire tip on the connecting 

tunnel presents a 

laceration hazard. 

The firm offered 

consumers a free, newly 

designed replacement 

tunnel. 

12/02 Miracle Recreation 

Equipment Co. 

Monett, MO 

Slashproof swing seat 

#28 

The metal inserts in the 

seats are exposed which 

presents a laceration 

hazard to children. 

Owners will receive a 

repair kit of replacement 

seats, hardware and drill 

bit. 

12/02 Stihl Incorporated 

Virginia Beach, VA 

Chain saw models 

MS170 & MS180 

The fuel tank leaks 

creating a potential fire 

hazard. 

Consumers are to return 

the chain saw to a Stihl 

Dealer for a free repair. 

12/02 Tecumseh Products 

Company 

Tecumseh, MI 

Snowthrowers, chippershredders, generators, 

pressure washers, and 

wheeled leaf blowers 

with 8 to 11 horsepower 

engines 

The fuel line leaks 

presenting a fire hazard. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

free repair. 

12/02 LTD Commodities, Inc. 

Bannockburn, IL 

Three-piece children's 

tent set 

The set's connecting 

tunnel has a exposed wire 

tip which presents a 

laceration hazard. 

The firm is offering 

consumers a free 

replacement tunnel with 

a new design. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-19 

12/02 Pace Products, Inc. 

Apopka, FL 

Soap making kit for 

children 

The heated soap can drip 

out of its tray posing a 

risk of burns to children. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

refund of the purchase 

price. 

12/02 Home Interiors and Gifts 

Inc. 

Carrollton, TX 

Tea light candles 

Use of the candles 

presents a fire hazard. 

The firm offered 

consumers a full refund 

of the purchase price. 

12/02 Norelco Consumer 

Products Company 

Stamford, CT 

Phillips 3-in-1 

Waffle/Grill/Sandwich 

Maker model HD2420 

The sandwich plate hinge 

mechanism abrades the 

heating element wire 

presenting an 

electrocution/shock 

hazard. 

A full refund will be 

provided to affected 

consumers. A redesigned 

unit will be introduced 

into the market and be 

marked with "Revision 

A" to denote that it's not 

affected by this recall 

program. 

12/02 Milwaukee Electric Tool 

Corp. 

Brookfield, WI 

15 amp grinder models 

6086-20; 6088-20; 6089-

20 

The grinder's engine may 

continue to stay on and 

run. 

The firm offered 

consumers a replacement 

switch. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-20 

12/02 Kenroy International Ltd. 

(Antica) 

Jacksonville, FL 

Eclipse adustable floor 

lamps, Kenroy model 

11793 & Eddie Bauer 

model 2217 

The lamp cord can be 

pinched in the pole's 

adjusting mechanism 

presenting an electric 

shock hazard. 

The firm provided a 

replacement re-designed 

lamp base and pole. 

12/02 Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. 

Chicago, IL 

Baby walker models 

Kolcraft Tot-Rider 

#14401& 14303, Carter # 

14303 & 14304 

The flower toys on the 

baby walker's tray can 

detach from the stems, 

exposing sharp edges and 

posing a laceration hazard 

to young children. 

Consumers should 

remove the detachable 

toy bars or music center 

toy trays on these 

walkers immediately and 

contact Kolcraft for a 

replacement toy bar or 

music center toy. 

12/02 Morgan Buildings & 

Spas, Inc. 

Dallas, TX 

Pelopincho Pool 

pump/filter intake models 

1105 & 1097 

The excess suction 

created by the water 

pump/filter intake 

presents a risk of body 

and hair entrapment 

hazards. 

The firm provided 

retrofit kits to pool 

owners to address the 

hazards. 

12/02 DCD Incorporated. 

Malibu, CA 

Ab Swing exercise unit 

The welds on the handle 

bars can break causing 

the user to fall and sustain 

injury. 

The firm offered owners 

replacement handle bars 

to address the potential 

problem. 

12/02 The Lakeside Collection 

Lincolnshire, IL 

Three piece children's 

play tent 

Users of the play tent 

may sustain lacerations 

from the exposed wire tip 

on the connecting tunnel. 

The firm offered 

consumers a free 

replacement for the 

tunnel piece of the set. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-21 

12/02 Spin Master Ltd. 

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sky Patrol Remote 

Control Helicopter item 

40134 - 40135 

Upon high impact with 

the ground or other hard 

surface, the rotor of 

helicopter may break off. 

Production and retailer 

units are being 

reconditioned or 

destroyed. 

12/02 Lovee Doll & Toy Co., 

Inc. 

New York, NY 

Talking Learn 'n Play doll 

with buttons 

The buttons may detach 

from the doll's clothing 

presenting a potential 

choking hazard. 

Consumers may return 

the dolls to the retailers 

for a full refund. 

12/02 Baby Trend, Inc. 

Ontario, CA 

"Trend Swing" portable 

infant swing models 

8711-khaki/gigham and 

8722-navy/white plaid 

A screw on the swing's 

support arm can loosen or 

detach, causing the seat to 

separate and drop to one 

side, presenting a 

potential fall hazard to 

infants. 

Consumers should stop 

using the swings and 

contact Baby Trend for a 

free repair kit. 

12/02 Xerox Corporation 

Stamford, CT 

Haruna/Ninja A3 network 

printer model 8808, 

Hitatchi Typhoon 8 and 

16, GCC Elite models 

XL408, XL608, 

XL608LC, XL808, 

XL1208, XL1208PM, 

XL616 

The fuser can overheat 

due to arcing, creating a 

possible fire hazard. 

The fuser was 

redesigned to eliminate 

the screw which created 

the arcing hazard. A free 

repair will be provided 

to owners of affected 

printers. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-22 

01/03 Carlisle Company 

Carson City, NV 

Decorative light-up snake 

sculpture models 8311, 

8312, 8313 & 8320 

The circuit board in the 

lamps can overheat and 

melt the plastic housing, 

posing a fire or thermal 

burn hazard to 

consumers. 

Chuck E. Cheese 

restaurants will provide 

a replacement prize of 

equal value to 

consumers that return 

affected products. 

01/03 Kohl's Department Store, 

Inc. 

Menomonee Falls, WI 

First Moments & Second 

Steps girls' pink fleece 2-

Piece pant set #NG22130 

& IG22130 

Small pieces of fabric can 

be torn from the 

decorative edges of the 

garment, posing a 

possible choking hazard. 

Consumers are to return 

the clothing to store for a 

full refund of the 

purchase price. 

01/03 Retail Strategic Alliances

Chester, NY 

Microwave bread warmer

The microwave heat pad 

has incorrect instructions 

that can result in burn 

injuries. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

refund of the purchase 

price. 

01/03 Trak, Inc. dba Karhu 

USA 

Burlington, VT 

Sweepers ski binding, 

Karhu and Morph 

The bindings have screws 

that are too short that 

allow the bindings to 

separate from the skis. 

Consumer are to contact 

the firm or the retailer 

for a retrofit kit. 

01/03 Build-A-Bear Workshop, 

Inc. 

St. Louis, MO 

Founding Bear #1616 & 

#2332 

The nose of the bear can 

detach presenting a 

potential choking hazard 

to children. 

Consumers are to return 

the bears for a free 

replacement. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-23 

01/03 Magic Cabin, Inc. 

Madison, VA 

Wooden teething rings 

"Snail," "Bird," and 

"Fish" 

Use of the teething rings 

presents a potential 

choking hazard. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm to obtain 

a full refund and a $15 

gift certificate in 

exchange for returning 

the product. 

01/03 Innova, Inc. 

Davenport, IA 

Non-Stick cookware, 8" 

open fry pan #04914; 8" 

omlet pan #04908; 9-1/2" 

fryer pan #04973; and 11-

1/2" deep chicken fry pan 

#04953 

The pans could explode if 

used with high heat. 

The firm will provide a 

single wall fry pan to 

consumers who have one 

of the affected frying 

pans. 

01/03 Brother International 

Corp. 

Bridgewater, NJ 

Laser printer models HL1040, HL-1050, HL-1060 

& MFC-P2000 

The fuser can overheat 

posing a potential fire 

hazard. 

The firm replaced the 

fuser with a redesigned 

fuser. 

01/03 Atico International USA, 

Inc. 

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 

Christmas twelve piece 

tealight candles item 

#C74Q2223 

Use of the product 

presents a fire hazard. 

The firm offered 

consumers a refund of 

the purchase price. 

01/03 Blue Star Candles, LP 

Lubbock, TX 

Christmas candle 

Use of the product 

presents a fire hazard. 

The firm offered 

consumers a free 

replacement product. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-24 

01/03 Saks Incorporated 

Birmingham, AL 

Newborn and infant 

Kennet style pant sets 

labeled Parisian Bebe 

(style# H25-4702P) or 

URit Baby (style# H25-

470) 

The decorative flowers 

sewn to pant legs, 

cardigan top and hat may 

detach, presenting a 

possible choking risk. 

Consumers are to return 

the products to the retail 

store for a refund. 

01/03 Lenox, Inc. 

Lawrenceville, NJ 

Gorham glass gravy boat 

w/ ladle 

The product may 

unexpectedly break apart 

exposing consumers to 

broken glass and hot 

liquids. 

The firm recalled the 

product offering 

consumers a refund or 

the purchase price or a 

$20.00 coupon. 

01/03 Thermoserv, Inc. 

Dallas, TX 

Stainless steel travel mug 

15 oz. size 

The use of the mugs 

presents a burn hazard 

from hot liquids. 

The firm recalled the 

lids. 

01/03 Cracker Barrel Old 

Country Store 

Lebanon, TN 

Novelty figure lamps; 

Pumpkin Motion Lamp, 

Snowman Motion Lamp 

There are bare live wires 

at the bulb sockets which 

present risks of electric 

shock or electrocution to 

consumers. 

The firm provided 

refunds to consumers 

that returned the cord 

sets. 

01/03 Cooper Lighting, Inc. 

Elkgrove Village, IL 

500-watt halogen bulbs 

without warning labels 

A fire hazard is present 

when used in halogen 

torchiere floor lamps. 

A warning label is being 

placed on products at 

retailers and on future 

production. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-25 

02/03 Bombardier Inc. 

Quebec, Canada, 

Snowmobile models Ski 

Doo, Legend & Grand 

Touring 

Use of the snow mobiles 

can result in serious 

bodily harm. 

The firm recalled the 

products at dealership 

level. 

02/03 Fireworks of Alabama, 

Inc. 

Adamsville, AL 

Bamboo stick sparklers # 

LB-NO11-7 

The device can ignite, 

burn, disintegrate and 

emit burning fragments 

during use. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

refund. 

02/03 Harman Specialty Group, 

Madrigal Division 

Middletown, CT 

Subwoofer model Revel 

B-15 

A screw inside the 

subwoofer can cause a 

high voltage short, 

presenting a risk of 

severe electric shock to 

consumers. 

The firm is offering a 

free repair, free software 

and a one-year warranty 

extension. 

02/03 American Power 

Conversion 

W. Kingston, RI 

Back-UPS 

uninterruptable power 

supply #CS 500 & CS 

350 

Internal failure can cause 

the unit to overheat and 

melt the exterior case, 

possibly igniting nearby 

combustibles. 

The firm will replace 

recalled product with a 

redesigned unit. 

02/03 Kawasaki Motor 

Corporation 

Santa Ana, CA 

Youth ATV model 

KFX50, model year 2003 

The steering control may 

fail causing the vehicle to 

crash. This could cause 

serious bodily injury. 

The firm offered 

consumers a repair of the 

product. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-26 

02/03 General Cable 

Corporation 

Highland Heights, KY 

Romex NM-B 14/2 

electrical cable with 

ground 

The current in undersized 

conductors can cause 

excess heating, presenting 

risks of fire or electric 

shock/electrocution to 

consumers. 

The firm notified its 

customers and captured 

affected product still in 

the possession of those 

customers. 

02/03 E-Ton America, LLC 

Spartanburg, SC 

All terrain vehcile model 

40cc-Viper Junior 

The ATV fails in a 

manner that presents a 

risk of bodily injury to 

riders. 

The firm offered 

consumers a replacement 

product. 

02/03 Polaris Industries Inc. 

Minneapolis, MN 

2003 800 RMK 

snowmobile model 

Vertical Escape 

Use of the product can 

result in serious bodily 

injury. 

The firm offered repair 

service to owners. 

02/03 Kawasaki Motor 

Corporation 

Santa Ana, CA 

27 horsepower engine 

garden tractors 

The product fails in a 

manner that presents a 

fire hazard. 

The firm offered to 

repair consumers' 

products. 

02/03 Evenflo Company 

Vandalia, OH 

Portable wood cribs, 

Gerry or Evenflo brand 

models 

If the hardware is not 

tight, the mattress support 

platform can fall to the 

floor, posing a risk of 

injury to a baby in the 

crib. 

Consumers are to 

contact Evenflo for a 

free repair kit. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-27 

02/03 Thomas & Betts 

Corporation 

Memphis, TN 

Lightalarms, Emergi-Lite 

& Dynary emergency exit 

signs 

A capacitor could 

overheat and emit smoke 

or melt and damage the 

enclosure. 

A free repair kit will be 

provided to all affected 

owners of this product. 

02/03 Park Structures 

Coral Springs, FL 

DuraMax & SuperMax 

Twister Playwheel 

models 200-966 & 900-

966, part 6413 

The metal welds may fail, 

resulting in falls and 

possible injury to riders 

of the playground 

equipment. 

The firm will repair all 

playwheels sold. 

02/03 Kindermusik 

International Inc. 

Browns Summit, NC 

Fiddlesticks children's 

rhythm instruments 

End caps may come off, 

exposing ball bearing 

noise-making 

components. Both the 

end caps and the ball 

bearings present a 

potential choking hazard 

to children. 

Consumers are to return 

the product to place of 

purchase for a 

replacement product. 

02/03 The Toro Company 

Bloomington, MN 

"0" turn radius lawn 

mower models Exmark 

Lazer HP & Toro Z-100 

The fuel lines are too 

long and come in contact 

with moving parts 

resulting in fuel leakage. 

Consumers should 

contact the dealer to 

receive a free repair kit. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-28 

02/03 BRIO Corporation 

Germantown, WI 

Plastic bird trumpet w/ 

slide whistle, model 

#31038 

The knob may break off 

presenting a potential 

choking hazard. 

Consumers are to return 

the product for a 

replacement toy. 

02/03 U-Bild, Inc. 

Van Nuys, CA 

Portable crib, # 689 

The corner posts protrude 

presenting a strangulation 

hazard. 

The firm notified 

consumers and offered a 

repair for the cribs. 

02/03 Panasonic Company 

Secaucus, NJ 

Pedalec folding bike 

pedal 

The pedal may fail 

causing the ride to fall 

from the bicycle. 

The firm offered a free 

replacement of the crank 

and pedals. 

02/03 Playnation Play Systems 

Kennesaw, GA 

Fun Bucket swing 

attachment 

The bucket's free-hanging 

rope can entangle a 

child's neck causing 

strangulation. 

Consumers are to return 

the Fun Bucket to a 

retailer for a refund. 

03/03 Random House, Inc. 

New York, NY 

Children's board book 

sets Monsters To Go!, 

The Princess Collection 

2, Winnie The Pooh-A 

Very Merry Christmas & 

My Barbie Fun Box 

The book sets were sold 

in cardboard boxes with 

plastic snaps. The plastic 

snaps can detach, posing 

a choking hazard to 

young children. 

Consumers should cut 

off the lid of the box 

with plastic snaps, throw 

away the rest of the box 

and send the lid to the 

address provided for a 

free replacement book 

set. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-29 

03/03 IBM 

Research Triangle Park, 

NC 

IBM-brand computer 

monitor models G51 & 

G51t 15 

The products have 

defective solder 

connections that can 

overheat posing a fire 

hazard. 

The affected units will 

be repaired or replaced 

at no charge to the 

consumer. 

03/03 Murray Manufacturing 

Company 

Brentwood, TN 

Murray 38", 40", 42", 46" 

& 52" lawn tractors 

models 405014X92, 

405015X92, 40508X92, 

425007X92, 42515X92, 

42516X92, 425302X92, 

425303X92, 425614X92, 

42576X92, 465305X92, 

465603X92, 64581X92, 

435605X692, 

465606X692 and 

525607X692 

The fuel tanks can crack 

and leak gasoline 

presenting a fire hazard. 

The firm is to install 

redesigned fuel tanks on 

the recalled lawn 

tractors. 

03/03 Robert Bosch Tool 

Corporation 

Chicago, IL 

Skil Warrior battery 

charger models 92950, 

92970 & 92980 

Use of the product 

presents a fire hazard. 

The firm will replace the 

charger and drill with a 

different model product. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-30 

03/03 Fire-Lite Alarms, Inc. 

Northford, CT 

Alarm system power 

supply, Notifier models 

ACPS2406, FCPS24S6, 

FCPS24S8 & Fire-Lite 

models FCPS24FS6, 

FCPS24FS8 

Notification of a fire 

hazard may not occur in 

the event of a fire. 

A replacement circuit 

board or power supply 

will be provided by the 

firm at no charge. 

03/03 The Disney Store, Inc. 

Glendale, CA 

13-inch Woody cloth 

doll, UPC: 0012120003 

The buttons can detach 

from the doll presenting a 

potential choking hazard. 

Consumers are to return 

the product for a refund 

of the purchase price. 

03/03 Commonwealth Toys 

New York, NY 

Animal Alley 20" Lots A 

Legs stuffed activity toy, 

item 87183 

The mylar material on the 

toy can crack and break 

during use, presenting a 

potential choking or 

laceration hazard. 

The product was 

removed from retail 

sales. 

03/03 Atico International USA, 

Inc. 

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 

Kitchen Gourmet electric 

hot pot, item #802497 

The hot pot presents a 

burn hazard. 

The firm will provide a 

full refund to consumers.

03/03 Makita U.S.A., Inc. 

La Mirada, CA 

Electric sander model # 

B05000 & B05001 

Part of the sander 

attachment can loosen 

and strike the user. 

The firm will provide 

free repair service to 

consumers. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-31 

03/03 Weed Wizard Acquisition 

Corporation 

Waco, TX 

Weed Wizard EZ-Trim, 

Weed Wizard Flexi-Trim, 

Easy Gardener Trimmer 

Head for Grass & Easy 

Gardener Trimmer Head 

for Grass & Weeds 

Pieces of the trimmer 

attachment may detach 

during use causing 

laceration injuries. 

The firm corrected the 

molding process that 

caused the irregularity. 

03/03 Trudeau Corporation 

Woodridge, IL 

Fondue set model 082-

384 

The plastic handles may 

break causing the pot to 

fall, spilling its hot 

contents unto consumers. 

The firm recalled the pot 

offering consumers a 

new pot with acceptable 

handles. 

03/03 Planet Toys International, 

Inc. 

Boca Raton, FL 

Disney Princess 46" 

spring horse with sound 

The ride-on horse can 

break during use causing 

a child to fall and be 

injured. 

The firm will reinforce 

the bracket support on 

the legs for ride-on 

horses in inventory, at 

the retailers and for all 

future production. 

03/03 The Betesh Group 

New York, NY 

Busy Bug, Smart Scents 

Use of the products 

presents a potential 

choking hazard. 

Consumers are to 

receive a refund for 

return of the product. 

03/03 Maytag Corp. 

Newton, IA 

Kenmore refrigerator 

model TRIO 

There is a possible 

electrical shock presented 

by a screw that penetrates 

a dislocated wiring 

harness. 

The firm is to locate and 

test all recalled 

refrigerators, and replace 

them with a new unit. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-32 

03/03 Maytag Corporation 

Newton, IA 

Maytag Gemini gas range

The product has oven 

delayed ignition that can 

cause a fire or explosion 

possibly resulting in burn 

injuries. 

The firm extended the 

lower oven vent and 

reprogrammed the oven 

control to ensure proper 

air flow in the upper 

oven, and to eliminate 

incidents of delayed 

ignition. 

03/03 Polaris Industries Inc. 

Minneapolis, MN 

Predator 500 ATV model 

year 2003 

The brakes could fail, 

resulting in serious bodily 

injury or death. 

The firm offered to 

repair the ATV's. 

03/03 Black Diamond 

Equipment 

Salt Lake City, UT 

Telemark ski binding # 

O2 

The binder can fail 

unexpectedly causing the 

skier to fall. 

The firm will replace 

cracked bindings free of 

charge through dealers 

and retailers. 

03/03 Raleigh America, Inc. 

Seattle, WA 

Diamondback bicycle 

frame models X10 and 

X20 

The frame can fail 

causing the rider to fall 

and possibly be injured. 

The firm offered 

consumers a replacement 

bicycle or a credit 

towards a new bicycle. 

03/03 UWATEC USA INC 

Brunswick, ME 

Aladin dive computer 

model Air X NitrOx 

The dive computer may 

miss read or fail 

presenting a risk of 

drowning. 

The firm will replace the 

dive computers free of 

charge to all owners. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-33 

03/03 Ryobi Technologies, Inc. 

Easley, SC 

Craftsman router model 

#315.17510 

Use of router presents a 

laceration hazard. 

The firm will offer a 

replacement router. 

03/03 Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd. 

Norcross, GA 

Circular saw models # 

C7SB2 & C7BD2 

The blade guard can stick 

which presents a 

laceration hazard. 

The firm will offer a free 

repair to consumers. 

03/03 Lands' End, Inc. 

Dodgeville, WI 

Little Kids' Reversible 

Parka, (# 79725) and 

Little Girls' Fur Trimmed 

Parka, (#79721). 

The zipper box may 

detach, allowing the 

zipper slide to detach. 

The small parts, if 

detached, could pose a 

risk of choking. 

Consumers are to 

contact Lands' End to 

discuss the return, refund 

or replacement of your 

child's parka. 

03/03 Valence Enterprises 

Brooklyn, NY 

Electric fan model CH-S 

187 

The electric fan can cause 

electric shock and fire 

hazards. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for 

refund of the purchase 

price. 

03/03 Creative Kids, Inc. 

Monsey, NY 

Jumbo Art Set #11519 

The unit contains a mini 

razor cutter as part of the 

set that is for children 5 

years and older. The unit 

presents risk for 

lacerations. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

replacement part. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-34 

03/03 QVC, Inc. 

West Chester, PA 

Little Red Chef food 

chopper 

Users may sustain cuts 

from the exposed sharp 

blades. 

The firm provided 

owners with a cover to 

protect users from the 

sharp blade. 

03/03 The First Years, Inc. 

Avon, MA 

Fold-Away tub and step 

stool model #3141 

When used as a tub, 

babies' body parts can be 

pinched if the product's 

footrest is not fully 

extended until it clicks 

firmly into place. 

The firm revised 

instructions and 

provided a warning label 

to attach to the product 

for consumers who call 

the toll-free number. 

03/03 Raymond Oak, Inc. 

Buena Park, CA 

Toy chest, item 

#SC51CT-MP birch or 

oak finish 

The lid can unexpectedly 

fall causing injury to the 

child's head, neck, fingers 

or hands. Spaces at the 

end of the hinge on the 

lid can cause pinch, crush 

or laceration injuries to 

children's fingers. 

The firm stopped 

distribution and offered 

consumers a refund. 

03/03 Raven Industries 

Earth City, MO 

Handheld remote controls 

sold with Adjustamagic, 

Scape & Maxwell 

adjustable beds 

An internal component 

can overheat, presenting 

risks of fire or thermal 

burns to consumers. 

The firm is offering a 

free replacement to 

consumers with affected 

products. 

03/03 The Toro Company 

Bloomington, MN 

Snow Commander 

Snowthrower models 

38600 & 38602 

The fuel tank can crack 

and leak gasoline 

presenting a potential for 

fire or burn injury. 

The firm will replace the 

fuel tank with a 

redesigned tank. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-35 

04/03 BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.

Natick, MA 

Red Devil outdoor gas 

grill #REDO 011000 

The grill can collapse or 

tip over possibly causing 

fires and burns. 

The firm stopped sales 

and offered consumers a 

full refund for return of 

grill. 

04/03 M2Racer 

Dale City, CA 

Clipless pedal model 

ORB 

The pedal components 

may have machine flaws 

that will fail if you turn 

your foot. In a sprint, 

release can occur and a 

fall may result. 

The firm will do 100% 

refund to consumers and 

$30 incentive to retailers 

to contact each 

consumer end user, 

along with free shipping 

package 

04/03 Toys R Us, Inc. 

Paramus, NJ 

"Especially for Baby" 

child's training cup 

#40042, #40044, #40049 

The small vinyl valve in 

the cup's lid may separate 

presenting a potential 

choking hazard. 

The product was 

removed from the retail 

shelves. 

04/03 S. Rothschild & Co., Inc. 

New York, NY 

Little Impressions, 

Rothschild, Izzi's Kids & 

Clockwise girl's jacket 

models 

B2913/12913/32913/529

13, 32813/52813, 

12816/32816/82816D, 

32817 & 82819D 

The decorative flowershaped snaps can detach 

and pose a potential 

choking hazard. 

Consumers are to return 

the items to the 

manufacturer for a 

repair. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-36 

04/03 Harold J. Lehman 

Industries, Inc. 

St. Paul, MN 

N'ICE fleece toddler hat 

and mitten set 

The tassels attached to 

the hat can detach, 

presenting a possible 

choking risk. 

The retailer stopped sell 

of the hats. 

04/03 Komatsu Zenoah 

America 

Norcross, GA 

RedMax professional 

hedge trimmer models 

SRTZ2500, LRT-A, 

LRTZ2500 

A bracket could break 

allowing the blade to 

come in contact with the 

user's hand. 

The firm offered 

consumers a free repair 

and upgrade. 

04/03 Eddie Bauer, Inc. 

Redmond, WA 

Large Bubblglass 

Hurricane candleholder 

#74-3582 

The glass can break for 

no apparent reason. 

Consumers are to 

dispose of the product 

and obtain a refund. 

04/03 Brunswick Corporation 

Skokie, IL 

Pro Series smith machine 

Observers' fingers may be 

amputated by the moving 

locking mechanism 

within the vertical barbell 

guide track. 

The firm provided end 

users with a retrofit to 

address the potential risk 

of injury. 

04/03 Comarco Wireless 

Technologies 

Irvine, CA 

AC plug for Targus, PAAC-70W-2, AC adapter 

The AC plug can break 

and expose live 

conductors presenting a 

risk of shock and 

electrocution. 

The firm replaced the 

recalled AC plug with a 

redesigned AC plug. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-37 

04/03 Thomson Consumer 

Electronics, Inc. 

Indianapolis, IN 

RCA 650-watt amplifier 

model # RT2600, 

RT2600DVD & 

RT2600DVD5 

The amplifier can 

overheat presenting a 

shock hazard. 

The firm will provide a 

free repair. 

04/03 The Children's Group, 

Inc. 

Madison, VA 

Happyvillagers #724057 

and Happyville Special 

#724140 HearthSong 

Use of the products 

presents a potential 

choking hazard. 

The firm provided a full 

refund and a $15 gift 

certificate to consumers. 

04/03 American Greeting 

Corporation 

Cleveland, OH 

St. Patrick's Day Blarney 

beads necklace, item # 

5349915 

If the necklace is broken, 

its sharp metal pin 

presents a potential 

puncture hazard. 

The firm stopped sales 

of the product. 

04/03 Dynacraft Industries, Inc.

San Rafael, CA 

Bicycle model Voltage 

Next 

The product fails in such 

a manner that the rider 

can fall from the bicycle. 

The firm will replace the 

bicycle's stems free of 

charge. 

04/03 Trivett Industries, Inc. 

Deland, FL 

Pancake maker 

The handles can break 

due to the heating 

operation which presents 

a risk of burn injuries. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

refund of the purchase 

price. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-38 

04/03 Trisonic 

Flushing, NY 

Night light model TS4531 

The night light presents 

fire and electrocution 

hazards. 

Consumers are to return 

the unit for a refund of 

the purchase price. 

04/03 Hasbro, Inc. 

Pawtucket, RI 

Playskool Magic Start 

Crawl 'N Stand activity 

toy model #6952 

If a child falls and pulls 

the toy over, he can 

sustain injuries such as 

bumps, bruises and facial 

cuts. 

The firm offered 

consumers a free 

replacement toy. 

04/03 Fisher-Price, Inc. 

East Aurora, NY 

Little People Animal 

Sounds Farm #77973 & 

77746 

Use of the products 

presents aspiration and 

choking hazards. 

The firm provided a free 

fix to cover the product's 

door hinge. 

04/03 Design Pac, Inc. 

Northlake, IL 

Vintage Rose oil lamps 

Use of the product 

presents a fire hazard. 

The firm stopped sales 

and offered complete 

refunds at the retailers. 

04/03 Spiegel Catalog, Inc. 

Downers Grove, IL 

3-Piece candleholder set 

item # N65-3401 

Use of the product 

presents a fire hazard. 

The firm offered 

consumers a free base 

replacement or a refund 

of the purchase price. 

04/03 Pacific Market, Inc. 

Seattle, WA 

Microwave food bottle 

Use of the product is a 

burn hazard. 

The firm re-designed the 

product. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-39 

04/03 Panasonic Consumer 

Electronics 

Secaucus, NJ 

Cordless drill battery 

pack models EY9230, 

EY9136, EY9231, 

EY9200, EY9106 & 

EY9201 

The battery pack can 

unexpectedly detach and 

fall from the power tool 

striking the user or 

bystander. 

The firm will provide a 

free replacement 

04/03 WestPoint Stevens Inc. 

West Point, GA 

Vellux fahrenheit heated 

blanket 

Use of the blanket 

presents a potential 

thermal burn hazard when 

folded or crumpled. 

WestPoint Stevens is 

offering a full refund and 

a $25 bounty for recalled 

blankets. 

04/03 Chang Kiang 

International 

Houston, TX 

Glass landscape painting 

w/ electric light 

Use of the product 

presents a risk of 

electrical fire and/or 

shock. 

The firm recalled the 

product. 

04/03 Panline USA, Inc. 

Northvale, NJ 

ALEX pocketbook table 

lamp # 732 

Use of the product 

presents risks of 

electrocution and burn 

injuries. 

The firm recalled the 

product. 

04/03 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 

Bentonville, AR 

Fabric lantern 

The lantern's fabric is not 

fire retardant. Use of the 

lantern presents a fire 

hazard. 

The firm recalled the 

lanterns. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-40 

04/03 Candle World Inc. 

New York, NY 

Holiday novelty candles 

Use of the candles 

presents potential fire and 

burn hazards. 

The firm recalled the 

candles offering 

consumers a refund of 

the purchase price and 

postage. 

04/03 Target Corporation 

Minneapolis, MN 

Cherokee infant & 

toddler peasant blouse 

item # 031/04/0664 & 

033/04/0210 

The products' tassels 

presents a potential 

choking hazard. 

The firm stopped sales 

and destroyed affected 

units. 

04/03 The Children's Group, 

Inc. 

Madison, VA 

Magic Cabin wooden 

dump truck & tow truck 

#828134DT & 828134TT

Use of the toys presents 

potential choking 

hazards. 

The firm provided a 

refund plus a $15 gift 

certificate. 

04/03 Early Advantage LLC 

Fairfield, CT 

Wink educational 

exercises and games 

#109000 

Use of the product 

presents a potential 

choking hazard to 

children. 

Each consumer was 

notified of the proper 

age/grade and provided 

with Child Safety 

Protection Act labeling 

to apply to the product. 

05/03 Weil-McLain Co., Inc. 

Michigan City, IN 

Ultra 155 & 230 gas 

boilers 

The boilers leak gas 

which can result in fires 

and or explosions causing 

bodily harm and/or 

property damage. 

The firm inspected and 

tighten gas valve 

mounting screws and the 

union below the gas 

valve flange. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-41 

05/03 Baby's Dream Furniture, 

Inc. 

Buena Vista, GA 

Baby's Dream full-size 

convertible crib models 

Always, Crib 4 Life, 

Legendary, Set 4 Life and 

Crib-2-College 

The hinges can crack or 

break causing babies' 

fingers to be pinched. In 

older cribs, the latches 

may not be aligned 

properly causing the drop 

gate to open allowing a 

child to fall out of the 

crib. 

The firm offered 

consumers free 

replacement hinges and 

latches. 

05/03 Sea Gull Lighting 

Products, Inc. 

Riverside, NJ 

Celing light fixture 

models 5359-01, 5359-

02, 5359-15, 5370-15, 

5370-98 & 5372-02 

The socket wire does not 

meet manufacturing 

specifications which 

presents a fire hazard. 

The firm is to provide 

replacement light 

fixtures with socket wire 

that meets specifications.

05/03 Battat, Inc. 

Plattsburgh, NY 

Parent Bee Bop Band 

item # PM9137T2 & 

PM91372 

The ends of the 

drumsticks presents a 

potential choking hazard. 

The firm is providing 

free replacement 

drumsticks sold to 

consumers. 

05/03 Weather Works 

Miami, FL 

Electric heater model CH 

601 

The unit presents 

electrocution and fire 

hazards. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

refund of the purchase 

price. 

05/03 Black Diamond 

Equipment Ltd. 

Salt Lake City, UT 

Bionic model crampon 

The crampon's rails may 

splay during a climb 

causing the user to slip 

and possibly fall. 

The firm will inspect 

each pair of crampons 

and offer a replacement 

product when necessary.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-42 

05/03 Design Pac, Inc. 

Northlake, IL 

Cider House glass floral 

oil lamp #S231604-BJ 

The bottle may break 

when its cork is removed 

possibly injuring a 

consumer's eye from 

flying glass. 

The firm offered 

consumers a full refund 

for the return of the lamp 

or its receipt. 

05/03 Starbucks Coffee 

Company 

Seatle, WA 

Bearista Bear Plastic 

Tumbler Cups with 

straws 

Young children can 

choke on the straw when 

it is bitten off. 

The firm offered refunds 

to the purchasers plus 

coupons for a future 

purchase. 

05/03 Stihl Incorporated 

Virginia Beach, VA 

Chain saws 

The fuel tank vent can 

become dislodged and 

leak fuel presenting a risk 

of fire. 

Consumers are to 

contact an authorized 

Stihl dealer for a free 

repair. 

05/03 Cayset Fashions, Ltd. 

New York, NY 

Okie-Dokie brand 

children's tee shirt with 

flower-shaped, heatsealed applique, #322-

1304 

The appliqué on front of 

the shirt may separate 

after washing and pose a 

potential choking hazard 

to children. 

The retailer stopped 

sales of the item. 

06/03 Lane Furniture Industries, 

Inc. 

Tupelo, MS 

Upholstered high-leg 

recliner chairs 

A pinch point in the 

footrest could cause 

injury to fingers. 

The firm provided 

consumers with a shield 

to eliminate the pinch 

point. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-43 

06/03 Advanced Electrical 

Systems LLC 

Tullahoma, TN 

TEPIC generator power 

transfer cords type 1 & 3 

Use of the product 

presents an electrocution 

hazard. 

The firm will provide a 

full refund, plus shipping 

to all consumers with a 

recalled TEPIC cord. 

06/03 Alltrista Consumer 

Products Co. 

Cloquet, MN 

Diamond 11" grill 

matches 

The matches will ignite if 

the box falls or is 

dropped. 

The firm recalled its 

inventory and tested 

future production. 

06/03 The Toro Company 

Bloomington, MN 

Garden tractor model 400 

XT 

The operator could lose 

speed control and sustain 

injury. 

The firm recalled the 

garden tractors so that 

repairs could be made by 

authorized dealers. 

06/03 Homelite 

Anderson, SC 

Chain saw model 

UT10946 

The improperly adjusted 

throttle allows the blade 

to continuously operate. 

The firm recalled the 

product offering owners 

a repair program. 

06/03 Cart Craft 

Providence, RI 

LUV Cart motorized 

lawn utility vechicle 

The electric motor switch 

can fail to shut off the 

cart's power presenting a 

risk for the product to 

move and strike 

consumers. 

The firm provided 

consumers with a 

redesigned safety switch.

06/03 Target Corporation 

Minneapolis, MN 

Circo children's sandals 

Use of the product 

presents a potential 

choking hazard. 

Target stopped sale of 

the sandals at their 

stores. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-44 

06/03 HAG, Inc. 

Greensboro, NC 

Office task chair HAG 

H03 

The chair's back may 

collapse causing the 

occupant to fall and 

sustain injuries. 

The chairs will be 

repaired on site or sent 

to the firm for repair, 

free of charge. 

06/03 CMD Products 

Lincoln, CA 

Weed Cutter model 4650, 

aluminum blade 

The blades can break off 

and hit consumers, 

causing severe impact 

and laceration injuries. 

The firm is offering free 

replacement blades to 

consumers that respond 

to recall notification. 

06/03 Select Comfort 

Corporation 

Minneapolis, MN 

Mattress air pumps for 

Sleep Number adjustable 

beds 

If exposed to cold 

weather conditions, the 

insulation can crack 

presenting a risk of shock 

or electrocution. 

A new pump will be 

provided to affected 

consumers at no charge. 

06/03 Homier Distributing Co., 

Inc. 

Huntington, IN 

Fuorescent work light, 

outdoor extension cords, 

trouble light 

The items present fire 

and/or electrical shock 

hazards. 

Consumers may return 

units to the firm for a 

refund of the purchase 

price and the cost of 

shipping. 

06/03 Ontel Products 

Corporation 

Fairfield, NJ 

Little Red Chef food 

chopper 

Users may sustain cuts 

from the product's 

exposed blade. 

The manufacturer 

redesigned the product 

to include a blade cover. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-45 

06/03 MTD Products Inc. 

Valley City, OH 

Cub Cadet Big Country 4 

X 2 utility vehicle models 

37AR430A100 & 

37AR430D100 

Use of the products can 

result in loss of steering 

and brakes. 

The firm provided repair 

kits to dealers. 

07/03 GSW Water Heater 

Company 

Fergus, Ontario, Canada 

GSW natural gas & 

propane water heaters w/ 

S.I.T. model 650 AC4 

gas/temperature controls 

Use of the products 

presents a potential burn 

hazard from ignition 

flashback or an increase 

in tank water 

temperature. 

Consumers with the 

water heaters should 

visit CPSC or GSW 

website or call GSW or 

S.I.T. USA for a 

revised set of 

instructions. The firm is 

sending revised 

installation and 

operating instructions to 

distributors, 

retailers/installers, and 

consumers. 

07/03 Brunswick Corporation 

Franklin Park, IL 

Life Fitness brand 

Treadmill models 8500, 

9000HR & T9i 

The product can suddenly 

accelerate possibly 

causing the operator to 

lose control and fall. 

The firm will provide a 

free on-site repair of the 

affected treadmills. 

07/03 Kawasaki Motor 

Corporation 

Santa Ana, CA 

All terrain vehicle model 

KFX700 V Force 

The throttle cable sticks 

open causing the engine 

to continue to run. 

Consumers can lose 

control of the ATV. 

The firm will fix all 

units that have loose 

throttle cable adjusters 

free of charge. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-46 

07/03 Toshiba America 

Consumer Products, Inc. 

Wayne, NJ 

Toshiba rear projection 

televisions models 

50A62, 51H83, 57H83 

The capacitor can fail 

presenting a shock or 

electrocution hazard. 

The incorrect capacitor 

will be replaced in 

current and future 

production. Existing 

televisions will be 

replaced at no charge 

with units having the 

correct capacitors. 

07/03 Franzus Company LLC 

Beacon Falls, CT 

International adapter plug 

models M-500E, TSM500E, TS-1650E & PS200E 

Use of the plugs presents 

electric shock or 

electrocution hazards. 

The firm replaced the 

recalled plugs with 

reinforced plugs. 

07/03 Polaris Industries Inc. 

Medina, MN 

Snowmobile models 

Polaris, Frontier Classic 

& Frontier Touring 

The fuel tank and fuel 

pump can leak fuel 

presenting a potential fire 

hazard. 

The flange will be 

replaced or repaired to 

terminate fuel leakage. 

07/03 BSH Home Appliances 

Corporation 

Huntington Beach, CA 

Thermador gas range 

cook-top models #RDDS 

& RDSS 

There is a potential for 

gas build up which can 

lead to an explosion. 

The firm will provide 

free inspection and 

repair of the cooktops. 

07/03 Clopay Building Products 

Company, Inc. 

Mason, OH 

Garage door track sets 

Certain garage doors 

were shipped with lighter 

gauge track sets then 

specified by the firm. 

The firm will order, ship, 

and install replacement 

track sets free of charge. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-47 

07/03 Perfect Fit Industries 

Charlotte, NC 

Soiree and Soft n' Warm 

brand electric blankets 

There is a risk of burn 

injury from overheating 

when the blankets are 

folded or bunched. 

The firm recalled the 

blankets offering 

consumers a free newly 

designed replacement 

low-voltage electric 

blanket. 

07/03 American Promotional 

Events 

Florence, AL 

Fire works reloadable 

tube device #CP983 

The unit contains a 

defective base that can 

make the launch unstable 

sending the device in an 

undesirable direction. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

refund of the purchase 

price. 

07/03 The Boyds Collection 

McSherrystown, PA 

"Egg Dippers" plush 

Easter bear, duck & 

rabbit #25306/07/09 

There is a potential 

choking hazard from the 

beads that can escape 

from inside the stuffed 

animals. 

Consumers can return 

the product for a 

replacement toy. 

07/03 Jakks Pacific, Inc. 

Malibu, CA 

Nickelodeon Smatter 

products sold in aerosol 

cans: Spit, Blueberry, 

Banana Cream, Lemon 

Meringue, Fatter & 

Original 

The aerosol cans may 

forcefully rupture 

presenting a potential 

injury. 

The firm is offering 

consumers a refund of 

the purchase price. 

07/03 UWATEC USA INC 

Brunswick, ME 

Dive computers Smart 

PRO and Smart COM 

The dive computers have 

a programming error that 

can give incorrect 

readings. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

retrofit. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

F-48 

07/03 Intercontinental Hotels 

Group 

Atlanta, GA 

Magnetic sketch toy with 

a stylus 

The nib of the stylus can 

detach and is a small part. 

 A child may swallow the 

nib or possibly aspirate it.

The firm stopped 

distributing the products.

07/03 Fisher-Price, Inc. 

East Aurora, NY 

Sparkling Symphony crib 

mobile model #71985 

The product leaks battery 

fluid which can cause 

chemical burn injuries. 

The firm provided free 

gaskets to consumers to 

stop any leakage. 

07/03 Federated Merchandising 

Group 

New York, NY 

Tools of the Trade 

Belgique Goumet 

cookware 

The cookware's copper 

bottoms may melt if used 

under certain conditions, 

resulting in burns to 

consumers. 

The firm discontinued 

distribution of the 

subject cookware. 

07/03 Step 2 Company 

Streetsboro, OH 

Big Band Drum children's 

drum set #7135 

The top of the set's 

drumsticks can break off, 

posing a choking hazard 

to children. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for free 

replacement drumsticks. 

07/03 DSP, LLC 

Rancho Dominguez, CA 

DSP Power Now Unit 

models PNKTM4 & 

PNY4 

The motorcycles' throttle 

slide may become stuck 

on the wing on the Power 

Now unit presenting a 

risk of injury. 

The firm recalled the 

products. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

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07/03 Dorel Juvenile Group 

Columbus, IN 

Cosco Arriva & 

Turnabout car seats 

The handles may break or 

unlatch causing an infant 

in the seat to fall to the 

ground. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

free repair kit and 

installation instructions. 

07/03 Visual Comfort & Co. 

Houston, TX 

Electric light fixure 

models "Mercer" & 

"Montgomery" 

The decorative plastic 

sleeve can melt 

presenting a fire hazard. 

The firm offered 

consumers a refund of 

the purchase price or 

provided consumers with 

a similar replacement 

product. 

07/03 Midwest 

Cannon Falls, MN 

Toad Lawn ball sprinkler 

The sprinkler may 

explode under pressure. 

The firm recalled the 

sprinkler. 

07/03 LaJobi Industries, Inc. 

Edison, NJ 

"Tiffany" and 

"Josephine" model cribs 

The side rail may fail 

presenting a risk of 

entrapment or falls from 

the cribs. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for free 

replacement side rails. 

07/03 Hamilton Beach/ Proctor 

Silex, Inc. 

Glen Allen, VA 

Slow cookers of various 

models 

The handles on the base 

of the slow cookers can 

break, posing a risk of 

burns from hot food 

spilling onto consumers. 

The firm will provide a 

replacement base for 

recalled slow cookers at 

no charge. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

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07/03 Black & Decker (U.S.) 

Inc. 

Towson, MD 

Black & Decker, 18-volt 

cordless drill model #s 

CD1800, PS3700, 

PS3725 & PS3750 

Use of the products 

presents a potential fire 

hazard. 

The firm will provide a 

free repair to consumers.

07/03 Battat, Inc. 

lattsburgh, NY 

Busy Park Playground, 

model #PM9012 

Beads inside the 

mesmerizing maze toy 

and wooden pegs around 

the toy create a small 

parts hazard, and corners 

of the product can cause a 

laceration hazard for 

young children. 

The firm made a series 

of design changes to 

address consumer 

complaints. 

07/03 International Playthings, 

Inc. 

Parsippany, NJ 

Earlyears Bobbie Bear 

Stacking Rings, #E00421 

Use of the rings presents 

a potential choking 

hazard. 

Consumers are to return 

the product for a free 

replacement toy. 

07/03 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 

Bentonville, AR 

Home Trends Kiddy 

Sling Chair #KTS0240-P 

Small plastic caps that 

cover the nuts on the 

chair may separate from 

the chair, presenting a 

potential choking hazard 

to children. 

Consumers may return 

the product for a refund 

or remove the nut caps. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

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08/03 Shindaiwa, Inc. 

Tualatin, OR 

Shindaiwa - gasoline 

powered commerical 

hedge trimmer 

Gasoline can leak from 

the fuel cap presenting a 

fire hazard. 

The firm replaced the 

recalled fuel cap with a 

redesigned fuel cap. 

08/03 Hedstrom 

Corporation/Backyard 

Products Ltd 

Mount Prospect, IL 

Hedstrom and NBF brand 

12-ft; 13-ft, and 14-fit 

trampolines 

One or more welds can 

break from the trampoline 

frame rails during use, 

resulting in injuries. 

The firm offered 

consumers a free inhome repair kit. 

08/03 Blason International 

Miami, FL 

Electic hair dryer #4030 

The units present an 

electrocution hazard. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

refund of the purchase 

price. 

08/03 Haywood Pool Products, 

Inc. 

Elizabeth, NJ 

H-Series ED2 pool heater

Fire or explosion hazards 

are presented by flame 

roll-out. 

The firm replaced the 

circuit boards that have 

defective software. 

08/03 Academy Sports - 

Southern Outdoor 

Recreation 

Katy, TX 

Timber Creek camping 

heater #3000 btu radiant 

heater 

There is a risk of excess 

carbon monoxide 

emissions and oxygen 

depletion if used indoors. 

The firm discontinued 

sales, recalled all 

products and gave 

consumers a store credit 

equal to the purchase 

price. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

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08/03 Ideal Industries Inc. 

Sycamore, IL 

Ideal solenoid voltage 

tester models 61-065, 61-

066, 61-067, 61-076, 61-

079, 61-080 

The testers can short out 

at high voltages, resulting 

in electrical burns. 

The firm will provide 

consumers with a free 

replacement tester. 

08/03 The Sportsman's Guide 

South St. Paul, MN 

Guide Gear Hanging 

Chair Stand, item #71052

The chair stand may fail 

or the stand may tip over 

causing the occupant to 

fall to the ground. 

The firm recalled the 

chair offering owners a 

purchase price refund 

and a $20 coupon 

incentive. 

08/03 J.C. Penney 

Plano, TX 

Okie-Dokie brand rose or 

yellow sleeveless romper 

A child may pull off the 

small fabric decoration 

from the romper and 

possibly choke if it is 

placed in the mouth. 

The retailer stopped sale 

of this item. 

08/03 The Toro Company 

Bloomington, MN 

Timecutter Z riding 

mower 

The control arm can fail 

resulting in a loss of 

control. 

Consumers are to 

contact a Toro dealer for 

a free repair. 

08/03 Determined Productions, 

Inc. 

Larkspur, CA 

Bobble Headed Dinosaur 

distributed as premium 

toy by Wendy's 

Restaurants 

Use of the product 

presents a potential 

abrasion hazard to a 

child's mouth. 

The firm stopped sales 

and destroyed its 

inventory. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

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08/03 GE Interlogix 

Tualatin, OR 

GE and ESL smoke 

alarms 500N series 

The units may fail to 

detect fire or smoke upon 

installation, or during an 

extended loss of power. 

The firm will provide 

installation of a 

replacement smoke 

detector at no cost. 

09/03 CFM Keanall Products 

Misssissaga, Ontario, 

Canada 

Great Outdoor horizontal 

gas grill models GH450FBP & GH450XBP 

Certain wind conditions 

can cause overheating or 

flashbacks under the grill 

control panel, which 

might result in flames 

under the control panel. 

The firm provided a 

retrofit kit consumers to 

address the problem. 

09/03 Essex PB&R Corp. 

Edwardsville, IL 

Essex Plus 10 Filter 

breathing unit/fire escape 

hood 

The Plus 10 may not 

provide protection against 

chemical warfare agents 

as indicated in marketing 

brochures and on the 

company website. 

The firm will provide a 

refund to those 

consumers who 

purchased the Plus 10 

for protection against 

chemical warfare agents 

and do not want to use 

the product for fire 

escape purposes. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

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09/03 Weber-Stephen Products 

Palatine, IL 

Vieluxe gas barbecue 

grill models #360201, 

360102, 370201, 370102 

& 370299 and Summit 

models #5210001, 

5310001, 5220001, 

5320001, 5230001, 

5330001, 5260001, 

5360001, 5270001, 

5370001, 5290001 & 

5390001 

Cuts, impact injury, or 

burns can result from the 

glass cover and 

thermometer breaking 

under specific 

temperature and moisture 

conditions. 

The firm replaced the 

recalled thermometers 

with a newly designed 

thermometer. 

09/03 L.M. Becker & Co., Inc. 

Kimberly, WI 

Necklace w/ gray metal 

pendant on black cord 

There is a potential for 

lead poisoning. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

refund. 

09/03 IKEA North America 

Services 

Plymouth Meeting, PA 

NICK folding chair 

There is a potential for 

the chair to collapse. 

The firm redesigned the 

chair, stopped sales and 

destroyed all remaining 

inventory. 

09/03 Clouds and Stars Inc. 

Denver, CO 

Zipper pulls on Quick Zip 

Crib sheet base units 

A child can choke on the 

detached zipper pull. 

Consumers are to return 

the base set for a free 

replacement. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

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09/03 The Wenzel Company 

St. Louis, MO 

Eddie Bauer two mantle 

propane lantern model 

#EB90001 

The lantern emits excess 

CO emissions. 

Consumers are to return 

the lantern for a refund 

of the purchase price. 

09/03 Marshall Gas Controls 

San Marcos, TX 

Low pressure LP-Gas 

regulator or valve model 

450, 451, 452 used on 

W.C. Bradley gas grills 

There is a potential for 

fire or explosion from 

propane valve gas leaks. 

The firm replaced the 

problem regulators and 

worked with the 

component vendor to 

resolve the process 

deficiencies. 

09/03 Swimways Corporation 

Virginia Beach, VA 

"Sandy Claws" swim 

trainer flotation device 

The restraining strap can 

detach from the float and 

release the child into the 

water. Drowning is 

possible. 

Consumers are to 

contact firm for a full 

refund of the purchase 

price. 

09/03 OnQ 

Middletown, PA 

Enhanced telecom 

module 1X8, part 

#364551-01 

The module may prevent 

alarm systems from 

notifying emergency 

authorities, possibly 

increasing the risk of 

property damage and/or 

injuries in the event of a 

fire. 

The firm will provide a 

free replacement module 

to consumers. 
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still 

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective 

action plan may not be listed. 

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09/03 Segway LLC 

Manchester, NH 

Segway Human 

Transporter (HT) batterypowered people mover 

models i167, e167 & 

p133 

Under certain operating 

conditions, particularly 

when the batteries are 

near the end of charge, 

some Segway HTs may 

not deliver enough 

power, allowing the rider 

to fall. 

Segway will provide a 

free software upgrade to 

all affected owners. 

09/03 Design Pac, Inc. 

Northlake, IL 

Easter Egg oil lamp sold 

at Target stores 

The oil lamp may tip over 

presenting a risk of fire or 

thermal burns. 

The recalled lamps 

should be returned to 

Target stores for a full 

refund. 
APPENDIX G: Litigation and Settlements 
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 Litigation and Settlements 

 Part I of this appendix summarizes the federal court cases, categorized by type, to which 

the Commission was a party during fiscal year 2003. Part II summarizes the civil penalty 

settlement agreements accepted by the Commission during fiscal year 2003. 

Part I 

Civil Penalty/Injunction Cases

U.S. v. Mirama Enterprises, Inc. D/B/A Aroma Housewares Company, No. 00 CV 

2269 K (LAB) (S.D. Calif.) and No. 02-56466 (9th Cir.). Beginning in January 1998, 

Aroma received reports of its juicer shattering. Through October 1998, it had received 

19 such incident reports, including 13 injuries. Aroma failed to report this information to 

the Commission. On November 9, 2000, the government filed a complaint seeking a 

civil penalty and injunction. On December 13, 2000, Aroma filed an answer. On 

November 29, 2001, the government filed a motion for summary judgment, which Aroma 

opposed on January 7, 2002, and to which the government replied on January 11, 2002. 

On January 23, 2002, Judge Keep granted summary judgment for the government on 

liability, and she amended her order on February 12, 2002. Following a three-day 

hearing on the amount of penalty, Judge Keep ordered from the bench that Aroma pay 

$300,000 plus costs ($100,000 and costs forthwith, and $200,000 within nine months). 

On August 20, 2002, Aroma appealed. The parties filed briefs in December 2002, 

January 2003, and February 2003. 

U.S. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Sam’s East, Inc., Sam’s West, Inc. and Icon Health 

and Fitness, Inc., No. PJM-01-CV-1521 (D. Md.). Prior to October 1996, Icon made 

and distributed three types of exercise machines. They had a defective link-arm that 

permitted the seat to unexpectedly disconnect during use, causing the user to fall 

abruptly. Between 1996 and 1999, Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club sold more than 50,000 

pieces of this equipment. Despite knowing of numerous injuries, including nearly 30 that 

occurred in the retail stores while consumers were trying out the equipment, the 

companies failed to report to CPSC. On May 24, 2001, the government filed a complaint 

seeking a civil penalty and injunction. On June 21, 2001, the defendant companies filed 

answers. Discovery began in July 2001. On November 27, 2001, Judge Messitte entered 

a Stipulated Judgment and Order settling the case against Icon for a $500,000 civil 

penalty. On March 15, 2002, the government filed a motion for summary judgment. On 

March 29, 2002, Magistrate Judge Day granted the government’s motion for a protective 

order barring the deposition of former CPSC Chairman Ann Brown. On April 12, 2002, 

Wal-Mart (the only remaining defendant) filed an opposition to the government’s motion 

for summary judgment, a cross-motion for summary judgment, and an objection to the 

order on Ann Brown’s deposition. Discovery ended in May 2002. On May 8, 2002, the 

government filed an opposition to Wal-Mart’s motion for summary judgment, a reply on 

its own summary judgment motion, and a response on the Ann Brown decision. Judge 
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Messitte heard oral argument on July 19, 2002 on the cross motions for summary 

judgment and denied them both. On July 24, 2002, Judge Messitte adopted Magistrate 

Judge Day’s order on the Ann Brown deposition. On October 24, 2002, Wal-Mart made 

an offer of judgment of $500,000. In October and November 2002, Wal-Mart moved for 

leave to proceed to the civil penalty stage of the case, the government responded, and 

Wal-Mart replied. On November 18, 2002, Judge Messitte denied Wal-Mart’s motion 

from the bench and ordered the parties to mediation. On December 6, 2002, the parties 

had a mediation session with Magistrate Judge Connelly, and they later negotiated a 

settlement of the case. On April 23, 2003, Judge Messitte entered a Stipulated Judgment 

and Order requiring Wal-Mart to (1) pay a civil penalty of $750,000 and (2) establish and 

maintain internal recordkeeping and monitoring systems designed to assure its 

compliance with CPSA section 15(b) reporting requirements. 

U.S. v. Weed Wizard Aquisition Corporation; Easy Gardener, Inc.; and U.S. Home 

and Garden Inc., No. DKC-2002-2290 (D. Md.). By July 1999, Weed Wizard 

Aquisition Corporation and related companies were aware of at least 30 incidents caused 

by the detaching during use of the metal chain links on weed trimmer attachments. In 

most of the incidents, the chain links caused penetration wounds and lacerations to users’ 

or bystanders’ legs, heads, necks, ankles or feet. In one incident, the product killed a 

three-year-old girl when a link detached, flew off, and struck her in the head. The 

companies failed to report any of this information to CPSC until the staff asked for 

information on the product. And the companies refused to provide subpoenaed 

information. On July 7, 2002, the government filed a complaint, which the defendant 

companies answered on July 30. On August 13, 2002, the defendants filed a motion to 

dismiss for lack of in personam jurisdiction. The government filed an opposition on 

August 22, and the defendants filed a reply on August 30. On September 16, 2002, the 

government moved for leave to file an amended complaint naming three additional 

parties. On September 19, 2002, Judge Chasanow granted the defendants’ motion and 

dismissed the case for lack of in personam jurisdiction. On October 31, 2002, the parties 

signed a consent agreement requiring six companies – U.S. Home and Garden, Inc.; 

Weed Wizard Acquisition Corporation; Easy Gardener, Inc.; Weed Wizard, Inc.; Ampro; 

and A.A.B.B. – to pay a civil penalty of $885,000. 

 U.S. v. Shelton Wholesale, Inc. (d/b/a Shelton Fireworks), Polaris Fireworks, Inc. 

and Gregory Shelton, an individual, No. 96-6131-CV-SJ-1 (W. D. Mo.) and In re: 

Gregory P. Shelton, petitioner, No. 99-4057WMSJ (8th Cir.). Over a four-year period, 

Shelton Fireworks imported 23 different shipments of fireworks that failed to comply 

with CPSC's regulations and with the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. On October 2, 

1996 the government filed a complaint seeking a civil penalty and injunction. The 

defendants (collectively, "Shelton Fireworks") filed an answer on November 29, 1996. 

Between July 1997 and April 1998, the parties engaged in discovery, including 

depositions, interrogatories, and document production. The government moved for 

summary judgment on February 13, 1998, and Shelton Fireworks moved for summary
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 judgment on March 3, 1998. On April 28, 1998, the court ruled on the cross motions for 

summary judgment and found that: (a) CPSC has jurisdiction to regulate fireworks, (b) 

Shelton Fireworks's products were in interstate commerce, (c) the doctrine of laches does 

 not preclude CPSC from seeking civil penalties, (d) CPSC may rely for injunctive relief 

on violative fireworks that it permitted Shelton Fireworks to sell, (e) CPSC may use 

sampling to condemn a whole fireworks shipment, (f) the issue of non-random sampling 

is reserved for trial, (g) Shelton Fireworks's due process arguments lack merit, (h) the 

statistical validity of a sample that disregards the size of the shipment is reserved for trial, 

(i) Shelton Fireworks's claim that fuse burn values of 2.51 and higher must be rounded up 

to 3 is not adopted, (j) Shelton Fireworks's claim about the labeling of small festival balls 

is wrong, (k) Shelton Fireworks's arguments about the corporate and individual 

distinctiveness of the three importers are reserved for trial, (l) CPSC's assertion that 

Shelton Fireworks acted "knowingly" is reserved for trial, (m) there is jurisdiction over 

the NFA case, and (n) there is no evidence to support Shelton Fireworks's claim that 

CPSC took "unjustified actions and threats" against Shelton Fireworks. 

 From May 11-15, 1998, the parties presented evidence at a bench trial (a non-jury 

trial before the judge). Both sides filed post-trial briefs on August 3, 1998. The court 

heard oral argument on November 5, 1998. On January 6, 1999, the court ordered 

Shelton Fireworks to pay a $100,000 fine, and enjoined Shelton Fireworks from 

importing violative fireworks in the future. On April 16, 1999, the government moved 

for summary judgment against Gregory Shelton (he had been added as a defendant in 

1997, but was not involved in the bench trial because he had requested a jury trial). After 

Mr. Shelton opposed the government's motion and the government replied, the court 

granted the motion in part and denied it in part on September 21, 1999. The court 

enjoined Mr. Shelton from knowingly or recklessly importing products violative of the 

CPSC's fireworks regulations. The court further ruled that Mr. Shelton's violations had 

been established, but whether the violations occurred "knowingly" cannot be determined 

as a matter of law and would be a question for a jury. Pending appeal, Shelton moved for 

a stay of enforcement, seeking to post a $25,000 bond instead of paying the $25,000 

portion of the fine due on August 1, 1999. The government asked for a $50,000 bond, to 

cover two installment payments. On July 30, 1999, the court set a bond of $50,000. 

 On November 20, 1999, Shelton Fireworks petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals 

for the Eighth Circuit for a writ of mandamus seeking an order to the district court (1) to 

vacate the September 22, 1999 order entering summary judgment, (2) to grant Gregory 

Shelton a jury trial on all issues, and (3) to set aside judgment against the corporate 

defendants. On December 11, 1999, the government filed a response to the mandamus 

petition. On January 11, 2000, the 8th Circuit denied a writ of mandamus, stating that 

whether any party has a right to a trial by jury can be determined in a timely appeal. 

 On September 18, 2000, the government filed with the district court a Motion for 

 Reconsideration Regarding Liability of Gregory Shelton for Civil Penalties and 

Suggestions in Support. Mr. Shelton responded to that motion on October 31, 2000, and 

the government replied on November 14, 2000. On December 12, 2000 the court denied 
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the government’s motion for reconsideration. 

 On April 2, 2001, the Eighth Circuit granted Shelton Fireworks’ motion to 

consolidate this case, for appeal, with Greg Shelton, Shelton Wholesale, Inc. and The 

National Fireworks Association, Ltd. v. CPSC, No. 97-6021-CV-SJ-4-6 (W. D. Mo.) and 

No. 99-1450WMSJ (8th Cir.), discussed below. Shelton Fireworks filed its opening brief 

on May 4, 2001, the government filed its responsive brief on June 4, 2001, and Shelton 

Fireworks filed its reply brief on June 18, 2001. The Eighth Circuit heard oral arguments 

on September 10, 2001. On January 23, 2002, the Eight Circuit affirmed the district 

court, 3-0, on all four issues presented on appeal: the CPSC’s statutory authority to 

regulate fireworks; due process; the applicability of the hearsay objection to the 

government’s evidence; and the waiver of the corporate defendants of its rights to a jury 

trial. On June 27, 2002, the Shelton companies petitioned the Supreme Court for 

certiorari. On November 4, 2002, the Supreme Court denied certiorari. 

 U.S. v. Lucky Toys, Inc.; Tin H. Ko; Huu D. Thai [Steve Thai]; Union Import, Inc.; 

Tin Chwee Ko; Seven Stars Toys Imports, Inc.; Tin Cheng Ko; Rita T. Chin; 333 

Imports, Inc.; and Harry Chin, No. CV2-4077 SVW (C.D. Calif.). Since 1997, four 

companies and six individuals located in Los Angeles imported over 360,000 violative 

toys of 50 different types. Following each violation, CPSC’s field office sent letters of 

advice to the companies, but the violations continued to occur. On May 21, 2002, the 

government filed a complaint. Two defendant companies and three individual defendants 

answered on July 12, 2002. The remaining two companies and three individuals 

answered on July 19. On August 30, 2002, the court ordered all the defendants to 

provide financial information to the government. The parties negotiated a settlement of 

the case, and, on November 4, 2002, the court entered a consent decree. The defendants 

were required to pay a civil penalty of $100,000, to comply with all FHSA toy 

regulations, and to conduct pre-importation age grading and small parts testing. 

 U.S. v. Thomas S. Scaman and Mary Scaman, individuals, and Max 2000, Inc., a 

corporation, No. 4:02 CV01745CDP (E. D. Mo.). In late 1997/early 1998, Thomas 

Scaman, an ATF license holder who was manufacturing consumer fireworks for years as 

Apollo of the Ozarks, began making an alleged “pest control” agricultural device called 

the Pest Control Report 2000 or Max 2000. This device is essentially an overloaded 

firecracker. Scaman specifically targeted fireworks and gun/munitions retailers and 

wholesalers in his sales of the Max 2000 product. This hand-held, flash-powder device, 

which is largely obsolete as a wildlife management tool, significantly exceeds the 

Commission’s limit for consumer fireworks. However, the device was widely diverted to 

and available through consumer channels of distribution, such as retail fireworks stands, 

gun shows, and the Internet, where it is a popular M-80-type device. On November 11, 

2002, the government filed a complaint seeking injunctive relief. After the parties agreed 

to a settlement of the case, the court entered a consent decree on January 14, 2003. It 

prohibits the defendants from making or selling PCR 2000s or other illegal “pest control” 

devices or kits or components intended to product such devices. 
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 U.S. v. Imperial Toy Corporation, a corporation, and Fred Cort, an individual, No. 

03-3448 PA (C. D. Calif.). Between 1998 and 2001, Imperial imported and distributed 

various toys that violated the small parts requirements. On May 16, 2003, the 

government filed a complaint seeking a civil penalty and injunction. The defendants 

filed their answer on June 12, 2003.

 U.S. v. Midwest Fireworks Manufacturing Co., Inc.; Fireworks of America Ltd 

Corp and Pacific Financial Services of America, Inc.; and Larry Lomaz and David 

Bowman, No. 5:99 CV 2240 (N.D. Ohio) and No. 99-4445 (6th Cir.). Over a five-year 

period, Midwest Fireworks violated the Federal Hazardous Substances Act by importing 

more than 70 shipments of non-complying fireworks. When such fireworks were 

released to Midwest under bond, the company failed to recondition, re-export, or destroy 

them. In August 1999, an undercover CPSC investigator bought illegal fireworks from 

two Midwest retail locations. On September 20, 1999, the government filed a complaint, 

a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO), a motion for preliminary and 

permanent injunctions, and supporting papers. On September 27, 1999, the defendants 

filed responses. On the same day, the court held a TRO hearing and, at the conclusion of 

the hearing, issued a TRO. On October 6, 1999, the court held a preliminary injunction 

hearing and, at the conclusion of the hearing, issued a preliminary injunction from the 

bench. A written order of preliminary injunction followed on November 3, 1999. On 

November 18, 1999, Midwest appealed the preliminary injunction to the U.S. Court of 

Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. On November 19, 1999, the district court held a permanent 

injunction hearing and, at the conclusion of the hearing, issued a permanent injunction 

from the bench. A written order of permanent injunction that issued on December 29, 

1999: (1) enjoined the defendants from receiving, giving away, or otherwise distributing 

listed banned fireworks, (2) provided access to CPSC to conduct further sampling and 

inspections, (3) required accounting by defendants, and (4) ordered defendants to destroy 

banned fireworks. On January 6, 2000, the government moved to amend and supplement 

the judgment to comport with the court's findings at the permanent injunction hearing. 

On January 27, 2000, the court entered an amended order of permanent injunction. 

 On January 25, 2000, the defendants appealed to the Sixth Circuit the December 

29, 1999 permanent injunction and moved for a partial stay of enforcement. The 

defendants filed their opening brief on April 24, 2000, the government filed its 

responding brief on May 24, 2000, and the defendants filed their reply brief on June 5, 

2000. On March 6, 2001, the Court heard oral arguments. On May 3, 2001, the Sixth 

Circuit affirmed the district court’s decision. And the defendants burned approximately 

100,000 pounds of fireworks on August 14, 2001. 

 Following allegations by the government that defendants had violated the January 

27, 2000 injunction by importing four shipments of illegal fireworks, the district court 

entered a consent decree on May 30, 2003. It requires defendants to pay $30,000 in 

disgorgement of profits, have all fireworks tested by the American Fireworks Standards 

Laboratory before importation, and take other compliance-related actions. 
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 On August 8, 2003, the government filed a petition for an order requiring the 

defendants to show cause why they should not be found in contempt, based on their 

failure to comply with the May 30, 2003 consent decree. The government supplemented 

its petition on August 29, 2003 and moved for a hearing on its petition on September 6, 

2003. 

Criminal Cases

U.S. v. Kenneth Shearer, No. 1:01-CR-49 (D. Ind.). Mr. Shearer operated All 

American Professional Fireworks, a retail fireworks business in Angola, Indiana that was 

not licensed by ATF. During 1999, he sold display fireworks without an ATF license. 

He also tampered with the markings on display fireworks by placing false labels on them. 

 Further, he received display fireworks without an ATF license. On July 25, 2001, Mr. 

Shearer was indicted. He was arraigned and pled not guilty on July 27, 2001. Following 

a trial, the jury on June 20, 2002 returned a verdict of guilty on four counts. In June, 

July, and August 2003, the government and Mr. Shearer filed pleadings on sentencing 

issues. 

U.S. v. STK International, Inc., No. CR 02-950 (C.D. Calif.). In 1997, STK 

International paid a civil penalty of $80,000 for violating the Federal Hazardous 

Substances Act. Then, it violated the FHSA 24 additional times, including eight small 

parts violations and one rattle violation. On August 28, 2002, the parties signed a plea 

agreement. On September 3, 2002, the government filed an information specifying 

misdemeanor charges. On October 15, 2002, STK pled guilty to 12 misdemeanor counts 

under the FHSA, and the court sentenced the company the same day to pay the maximum 

allowable fine of $120,000. (STK also signed a Consent Decree of Permanent 

Injunction, listed in 2002 report under Civil Penalty/Injunction Cases.) 

U.S. v. Victor Dell, No. 02-CR-126a (W.D. Wa.). From June through October 1999, Mr. 

Dell, along with co-defendant Donald Rockwell, conspired to violate Title 18, U.S.C. § 

842(a)(1), by manufacturing and dealing in flash powder devices (e.g., M-100s, M-500s, 

M-1000s). As part of this scheme, Mr. Dell purchased more than 500 pounds of 

chemicals and paid more than $4000 for paper tubes and plastic end caps. On April 24, 

2002, Mr. Dell was indicted on one count of conspiracy and two counts of manufacturing 

explosive materials without a license. On August 9, 2002, Mr. Dell plead guilty to the 

conspiracy charge. On January 17, 2003, Mr. Dell was sentenced to four years in federal 

prison followed by three years of supervised release. 

U.S. v. Donald Rockwell, No. 02-CR-126b (W.D. Wa.). From June through October 

1999, Mr. Rockwell, along with co-defendant Victor Dell, conspired to violate Title 18, 

U.S.C. § 842(a)(1), by manufacturing and dealing in illegal flash powder devices. As part 

of this scheme, Mr. Rockwell stored illegal components (including flash powder, plastic 

end-caps, and containers of aluminum powder) in the basement of one of his houses. On 

October 21, 1999, the house caught on fire; fortunately, the local fire department 
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extinguished the fire before there was an explosion. On April 24, 2002, Mr. Rockwell 

was indicted on one count of conspiracy and one count of manufacturing explosive 

materials without a license. On October 30, 2002, Mr. Rockwell pled guilty to 

conspiring to manufacture and deal in explosive materials without a license. On January 

23, 2003, Mr. Rockwell was sentenced to three years probation. 

U.S. v. Leonard Wayne, No. 02-CR-213a (W.D. Wa.). On June 29, 2001, and July 4, 

2001, undercover officers purchased illegal fireworks from Mr. Wayne's fireworks stand 

located on an Indian reservation outside of Seattle. The devices included M-500s and an 

M-2000. On June 26, 2002, Mr. Wayne was indicted on one count of conspiracy, in 

violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 and 844(n); and two counts of dealing in explosive 

materials without a license, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 842(a)(1), 844(a) and 2. On 

August 27, 2002, Mr. Wayne pled guilty to one charge of dealing in explosive materials 

without a license. On November 14, 2002, Mr. Wayne was sentenced to 30 days in 

prison, five months of home detention, and two years of supervised release. 

U.S. v. Kevin Lobehan, No. 02-CR-213b (W.D. Wa.). On July 4, 2002, Mr. Lobehan, in 

association with Leonard Wayne, sold illegal fireworks to an undercover officer. On 

June 26, 2002, Mr. Lobehan was indicted on one count of conspiracy, in violation of 18 

U.S.C. §§ 371 and 844(n); one count of dealing in explosive materials without a license, 

in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 842(a)(1), 844(a) and 2; and one count of receipt and 

delivery of a banned hazardous substance, in violation of 15 U.S.C. §§ 1263(c) and 

1264(a). On August 27, 2002, Mr. Lobehan pled guilty to the count that charged him 

with delivery of a banned hazardous substance. On November 14, 2002, Mr. Lobehan 

was sentenced to 15 days in prison and two years of supervised release. 

U.S. v. Raymond Secena, Jr., No. 02-CR-5616a (W.D. Wa.). On July 1, 2001, 

undercover ATF agents and CPSC investigators bought illegal fireworks from Mr. 

Secena's fireworks stand located on an Indian reservation outside of Seattle. The devices 

included an M-500 and M-5000. On June 26, 2002, Mr. Secena was indicted on one 

count of dealing in explosive materials without a license in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 

842(a)(1) and (2); unlawful storage of explosive material in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 

842(j), 844 (b) and 2; and receipt and delivery of a banned hazardous substance in 

violation of 15 U.S.C. §§ 1263(c) and 1264(a). On September 9, 2002, Mr. Secena pled 

guilty to the count that charged him with dealing in explosive materials without a license. 

On December 20, 2002, Mr. Secena was sentenced to 90 days in prison and three months 

of home confinement. 

U.S. v. Albert Ortivez, III, No. 02-CR-5616b (W.D. Wa.). On July 1, 2001, undercover 

ATF agents and CPSC investigators bought illegal fireworks from Mr. Ortivez, an 

employee at Raymond Secena Jr.'s fireworks stand. The devices included an M-500 and 

M-5000. On June 26, 2002, Mr. Ortivez was indicted on one count of dealing in 

explosive materials without a license in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 842(a)(1) and (2); and 

receipt and delivery of a banned hazardous substance in violation of 15 U.S.C. §§ 

1263(c) and 1264(a). On August 27, 2002, Mr. Ortivez pled guilty to the count that 
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charged him with receipt and delivery of a banned hazardous substance. On December 

20, 2002, Mr. Ortivez was sentenced to 10 days in prison and one year of supervised 

release. 

U.S. v. David L. Zoromski, No. 02 CR-225 (E. D. Wisc.). Between May 1992 and June 

1998, Mr. Zoromski, who has never held any type of explosives license or permit, bought 

and sold illegal fireworks such as M-80s and quartersticks, as well as Class B (display) 

fireworks on numerous occasions. After a CPSC investigator confronted Mr. Zoromski 

in January 2000 about his illegal conduct, he confessed and began cooperating with the 

government. As a result of Mr. Zoromski’s cooperation, the government developed 

felony cases against six individuals. On October 28, 2002, the government filed a felony 

criminal information against Mr. Zoromski. On November 7, 2002, Mr. Zoromski pled 

guilty to one count of dealing in explosive materials without a license, in violation of 18 

U.S.C. §§ 842(a)(1) and 844(a). On February 21, 2003, Mr. Zoromski was sentenced to 

six months of home detention, two years of probation, a $10,000 fine, 25 hours/year of 

community service during probation, and a $100 special assessment. 

U.S. v. Jack Scott, Jr., No. 03-CR-30054-ALL (C. D. Ill.). Jack Scott, Jr. of Bethany 

Sales Company in Bethany, Illinois, provided David Zoromski (see case above) large 

quantities of Class B fireworks and other devices on several occasions. While Mr. Scott 

has an ATF explosives license, his sales to Mr. Zoromski violated the law because he 

knew that Mr. Zoromski did not have an ATF license or permit to purchase the devices. 

On June 20, 2000, Mr. Scott distributed 108 aerial salutes to Mr. Zoromski in Bethany, 

Ill. Mr. Scott also failed to fill out an ATF transaction report. Accordingly, Mr. Scott 

violated both 18 U.S.C. §§ 842(e) and (f). On July 21, 2003, Mr. Scott pled guilty to one 

count of a licensee selling to a non-licensee (18 U.S.C. § 842(e)). 

 U.S. v. Steven Vinyard, No. (C. D. Ill.). Steven Vinyard, of S & N Display Fireworks 

in Lincoln, Illinois, provided David Zoromski (see case above) Class B fireworks on 

several occasions. While Mr. Vinyard has an ATF explosives license, his sales to Mr. 

Zoromski violated the law because he knew that Mr. Zoromski did not have an ATF 

license or permit to purchase the devices. On June 20, 2000, Mr. Vinyard sold Mr. 

Zoromski three separate boxes of display fireworks, which are explosive materials under 

18 U.S.C. § 841(c). Mr. Zoromski wore a wire during the transaction. On June 11, 2003, 

Mr. Vinyard signed a plea agreement for violating 18 U.S.C. § 842(f). 
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U.S. v. Larry Smith, No. 03-CR-30053-ALL (C. D. Ill.). David Zoromski (see case 

above) implicated Larry Smith for supplying him with illegal fireworks. Mr. Smith was 

licensed by the ATF, under the name Smith Wholesale Fireworks, Springfield, Illinois, to 

engage in the business of manufacturing and dealing in explosive materials. On 

September 19, 2000, Mr. Smith distributed approximately 12,000 “ping pong balls” and 

“cherry bombs” to Mr. Zoromski. Mr. Smith also failed to fill out an ATF transaction 

report. Accordingly, Mr. Smith violated both 18 U.S.C. §§ 842(e) and (f). On July 25, 

2003, Mr. Smith pled guilty to one count of a licensee selling to a non-licensee (18 

U.S.C. § 842(e)). 

U.S. v. Archie Crouch, No. 03-CR-30052-ALL (C. D. Ill.). David Zoromski (see case 

above) implicated Archie Crouch for supplying him with illegal fireworks. On April 7, 

2002, Mr. Crouch sold approximately 2,000 flash powder explosive devices, commonly 

referred to as “quarter sticks,” to Larry Smith (see case above), who wore an ATFmonitored wire during the transaction. On May 24, 2002, Mr. Crouch sold another 

15,000 quarter sticks to Mr. Smith. Once again, Mr. Smith was wearing a wire. Both of 

these transactions violated 18 U.S.C. §§ 842(a) in that Mr. Crouch was engaging in the 

business of dealing in explosive materials without a license. On July 25, 2003, Mr. 

Crouch pled guilty to one count of selling explosives without a license (18 U.S.C. § 

842(a)(1)).

U.S. v. Gerald Lee Dunnegan, Erma Lee Dunnegan, and Advanced Imports, Inc., 

No. 03-10053-01,02,03-JTM (D. Kans.). Gerald Dunnegan, an importer and retailer of 

consumer fireworks, was identified as a seller of illegal fireworks. A search warrant of a 

storage facility in Wisconsin yielded illegal fireworks sold by Mr. Dunnegan and 

numerous documents that implicated him in those sales. On March 12, 2003, a grand 

jury handed down a six-count indictment that charges unlawful distribution of explosive 

materials, making false statements, and conspiracy. On March 26, 2003, the indictment 

was unsealed. On May 14, 2003, the defendants were arraigned and the individual 

defendants were released on their own recognizance but with their passports surrendered. 

 On September 10, 2003, Mrs. Dunnegan moved for a separate trial. 
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Cases Against the Commission 

The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. v. CPSC, No. 1:01-CV-00025 (D.D.C.) 

and No. 02-5032 (D.C. Cir.). CPSC had underway an investigation of the safety of 

Model A Flush fire sprinklers. Reliable maintained that the products are not “consumer 

products” under the Consumer Product Safety Act, and therefore fall outside of CPSC’s 

authority. On September 13, 2000, Reliable filed a complaint seeking a declaratory 

judgment, but did not serve the complaint on the government. On January 8, 2001, 

Reliable voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice. On January 8, 2001, 

Reliable filed a second (identical) complaint, which it served on the government on May 

7, 2001. On July 17, 2001, the government filed a motion to dismiss the case. Reliable 

filed an opposition on August 31, 2001, and the government filed a reply on October 12, 

2001. On November 27, 2001, Judge Huvelle granted the government’s motion to 

dismiss, based on the lack of subject matter jurisdiction over Reliable’s claim. On 

January 1, 2002, Reliable filed a notice of appeal. Reliable filed its appellate brief on 

May 16, 2002, the government filed its brief on June 17, 2002, and Reliable filed its reply 

brief on July 1, 2002. The court heard oral argument on March 14, 2003. On April 11, 

2003, the appellate court (3-0) affirmed Judge Huvelle’s dismissal of the case, holding 

that the CPSC investigation and letter requesting voluntary action did not constitute final 

agency action. On May 27, 2003, Reliable filed a petition for rehearing en banc, which 

the appellate court denied on June 5, 2003. 

Krugler v. Consumer Product Safety Commission, No. 1:03-CV-1905 (N. D. Ga..). 

Mr. Krugler requested information under the Freedom of Information Act on March 11, 

2003. CPSC provided some information on May 8, 2003 and withhold other information. 

Mr. Krugler appealed to the CPSC’s General Counsel on May 26, 2003, and he denied 

the appeal on June 12, 2003. On July 22, 2003, Mr. Krugler filed a complaint seeking an 

order that CPSC must disclose the remaining information. On September 24, 2003, the 

government moved for dismissal of the complaint or, in the alternative, summary 

judgment. 

Frank J. Konarski, et al. v. Ann Brown, Chairman, Consumer Product Safety 

Commission, et al., No. 01-1648 RMU (D. D. C.). The plaintiffs had file roofs installed 

on apartment houses that they own in Tucson, Arizona. When the tiles began to fall off, 

they requested CPSC to become involved. CPSC decided there was no basis for CPSC 

involvement. On July 3, 2001, the plaintiffs filed a complaint in Superior Court for the 

District of Columbia. On July 27, 2001, the government filed a notice of removal to U.S. 

District Court for the District of Columbia, and the case was so removed on July 30, 

2001. On September 27, 2001, the government filed a motion to dismiss the case. The 

plaintiffs filed an opposition to the motion on October 10, 2001. On May 10, 2002, the 

parties filed a joint motion recommending that discovery await decision on the motion. 

On August 17, 2003, plaintiffs moved to compel the government to begin discovery. On 

September 26, 2003, the court granted the government’s motion and dismissed the case 

for (1) failure to file an administrative complaint, (2) failure to state a valid jurisdictional 

claim under the Federal Tort Claims Act or any other statute, and (3) failure to substitute 
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the United States as a defendant. 

Greg Shelton, Shelton Wholesale, Inc. and The National Fireworks Association, Ltd. 

v. CPSC, No. 97-6021-CV-SJ-4-6 (W. D. Mo.) and No. 99-1450WMSJ (8th Cir.). Since 

 1969, the Federal Hazardous Substances Act has imposed statutory restrictions on the 

distribution of certain fireworks devices. Under regulations of the Food and Drug 

Administration and CPSC, additional restrictions have existed. Under those statutory and 

regulatory provisions, CPSC takes enforcement actions against the products of Shelton 

and members of the National Fireworks Association. On February 14, 1997, the 

plaintiffs filed a complaint and motion for preliminary injunction, alleging that CPSC 

acted illegally. On March 4, 1997, the government filed a motion to dismiss. On April 

10, 1997, the judge filed a Memorandum to Counsel, to which both sides responded. On 

May 8, 1997, the court denied the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction and the 

government's motion to dismiss. Between July 1997 and April 1998, the parties engaged 

in discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, and document production. The 

government moved for summary judgment on February 13, 1998, and the plaintiffs 

moved for summary judgment on March 3, 1998. On April 28, 1998, the court ruled on 

the cross motions for summary judgment and found that: (a) CPSC has jurisdiction to 

regulate fireworks, (b) Shelton's products were in interstate commerce, (c) the doctrine of 

laches does not preclude CPSC from seeking civil penalties, (d) CPSC may rely for 

injunctive relief on violative fireworks that it permitted Shelton to sell, (e) CPSC may use 

sampling to condemn a whole fireworks shipment, (f) the issue of non-random sampling 

is reserved for trial, (g) Shelton's and NFA's due process arguments lack merit, (h) the 

statistical validity of a sample that disregards the size of the shipment is reserved for trial, 

(i) Shelton's and NFA's claim that fuse burn values of 2.51 and higher must be rounded 

up to 3 is not adopted, (j) Shelton's and NFA's claim about the labeling of small festival 

balls is wrong, (k) Shelton's arguments about the corporate and individual distinctiveness 

of the three importers are reserved for trial, (l) CPSC's assertion that Shelton acted 

"knowingly" is reserved for trial, (m) there is jurisdiction over the NFA case, and (n) 

there is no evidence to support Shelton's claim that CPSC took "unjustified actions and 

threats" against Shelton. 

 From May 11-15, 1998, the parties presented evidence at a bench trial (a non-jury 

trial before the judge). Both sides filed post-trial briefs on August 3, 1998. The court 

heard oral argument on November 5, 1998. On January 6, 1999, the court denied 

Shelton's and NFA's remaining due process claims and entered judgment for CPSC. On 

February 5, 1999, Shelton and NFA filed notices of appeal. On March 31, 1999, the 

Court of Appeals issued an order to show cause why the appellate proceedings should not 

be held in abeyance pending any further appeal by the Shelton parties in the "fine" case. 

On April 5, 1999, the Court of Appeals suspended the briefing schedule pending 

resolution of its show cause order. On April 16, 1999, both sides responded to the show 

 cause order. On April 28, 1999, the Court of Appeals ordered the appeal held in 

abeyance pending a final judgment in the "fine" case. 

 On April 2, 2001, the Eighth Circuit consolidated this case for appeal with U.S. v. 
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Shelton Wholesale, Inc. (d/b/a Shelton Fireworks), Polaris Fireworks, Inc. and Gregory 

Shelton, an individual, No. 96-6131-CV-SJ-1 (W. D. Mo.) and In re: Gregory P. Shelton, 

petitioner, No. 99-4057WMSJ (8th Cir.), discussed above. Shelton and NFA filed their 

opening brief on May 4, 2001, the government filed its responsive brief on June 4, 2001, 

and Shelton and NFA filed their reply brief on June 18, 2001. The Eighth Circuit heard 

oral arguments on September 10, 2001. On January 23, 2002, the Eight Circuit affirmed 

the district court, 3-0, on all four issues presented on appeal: the CPSC’s statutory 

authority to regulate fireworks; due process; the applicability of the hearsay objection to 

the government’s evidence; and the waiver of the corporate defendants of its rights to a 

jury trial. On June 27, 2002, the Shelton companies petitioned the Supreme Court for 

certiorari. On November 4, 2002, the Supreme Court denied certiorari. 
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Part II: Civil Penalty Agreements Accepted by the Commission 

In the Matter of Blue Coral Slick-50, Inc., CPSC No. 03-C0004 – Blue Coral agreed to 

pay a civil penalty of $150,000 to resolve allegations it failed to meet the guidelines of 

the PPPA and violated sections of the FHSA by distributing one million Rain-X products 

without child resistant closures. 

 

In the Matter of Weed Wizard, Inc., – Weed Wizard agreed to pay a civil penalty of 

$885,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that despite numerous injuries and a death it failed 

to report a defect or unreasonable risk in its chain link weed trimmers .

In the Matter of Lucky Toys, Inc., – The Court accepted a Consent Decree in which 

Lucky Toys agreed to pay a civil penalty of $100,000 because it repeatedly violated the 

FHSA and the Commission’s ban of Small Parts and Small Balls. The firm had violated 

Commission requirements with respect to forty seven separate models of toy. 

In the Matter of Wal-Mart Inc., –Wal-Mart agreed to pay a civil penalty of $750,000 in 

a Consent Decree to resolve a pending lawsuit. The Commission had alleged Wal-Mart 

violated the reporting requirements of section 15(b) of the CPSA by failing to report a 

defect or unreasonable risk in some of its exercise machines. The staff alleged that WalMart knew of at least 30 injuries taking place in its retail stores associated with these 

exercise machines. 

 
APPENDIX H: Index of Products Regulated 

by CPSC 
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 Index of Products Regulated By CPSC

 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

Acetaminophen PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(16) 

 exemption 1700.14(a)(16)(i),(ii) 

Acetic acid HSA labeling 1500.129(g) 

Acetonitrile (see glue remover) 

Adhesives, HSA labeling 1500.133 

 containing methyl alcohol HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(34) 

 labeling 

 nitrocellulose base HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(10) 

 labeling 

 floor covering HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(13) 

 labeling 

 extremely flammable contact CPSA ban 1302 

 CPSA to be regulated 1145.3 

 under CPSA 

Aerosols (see self-pressurized HSA suggested labeling 1500.130 

 products) 

Aluminized polyester film kite HSA ban 1500.18(c)(1) 

Ammonia, ammonia water (house- HSA labeling 1500.129(g) 

 hold), ammonium hydroxide 

Antennas 

 (CB base station and TV) CPSA labeling requirement 1402 

 (Omnidirectional CB base station) CPSA performance and 1204 

 certification 

Antifreeze, ethylene glycol HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(2), 

 (b)(2) 

 PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(11) 

Antiquing kits HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(25) 

 labeling 

Appliances, coal and wood-burning CPSA provision of perfor- 1406 

 mance and technical 

 data 

Architectural glazing materials CPSA safety standard 1201 

Art materials HSA exemption from ban 1500.85(a)(4) 

 HSA labeling 1500.14(b)(8) 

Artist's paints CPSA exemption from lead 1303.3(c)(2) 

 limit 

Asbestos-containing patching CPSA ban 1304 

 compounds CPSA to be regulated 1145.4 

 under the CPSA 

Asbestos-containing garments HSA ban 1500.17(a)(7) 

 for general use 

Asbestos-containing artificial CPSA ban 1305 

 emberizing materials CPSA to be regulated under 1145.5 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

 H-4 

 the CPSA 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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Aspirin products PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(1) 

 effervescent tablet 1700.14(a)(1)(i) 

 exemption 

 unflavored powders 1700.14(a)(1)(ii) 

 exemption 

Baby bouncers and walkers HSA standard and ban 1500.18(a)(6) 

 exemption from banning 1500.86(a)(4) 

Balloons, plastic mixtures HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(4) 

Batteries, storage, wet-cell PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(9) 

 packaging 

Benzene (benzol) HSA special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)(i) 

Benzene (paint solvents) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(15) 

Bergamot oil HSA labeling 1500.13(e) 

Betamethasone PPPA exemption from special 170.14(a)(10) 

 Packaging (viii) 

Bicycles (includes low speed electric) HSA ban 1500.18(a)(12) 

 safety requirements 1512 

Bicycle helmets CPSA safety requirements 1203 

Biological specimens, preserved HSA exemption from ban 1500.85(a)(4) 

Blasting caps HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(35) 

Bunk beds 

 Adult CPSA standard 1213 

 Child HSA ban 1500.18(a)(18) 

 safety requirements 1513 

Butane in cigarette lighters HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(29) 

Candles with metal-cored wicks HSA ban 1500.17(a)(13)(i) 

 containing lead 

Candle wicks with metal cores HSA ban 1500.17(a)(13)(ii) 

 containing lead 

Carbolic acid (phenol) HSA labeling 1500.129(d) 

Carbon tetrachloride HSA ban 1500.17(a)(2) 

Carpets and rugs (large) FFA standard (FF 1-70) 1630 

Carpets and rugs (small) FFA standard (FF 2-70) 1631 

Caustic poisons HSA labeling 1500.129 

 potash HSA labeling 1500.129 

 PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5) 

 soda HSA labeling 1500.129(j) 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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 PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5) 

Cellulose sponges HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(15) 

Cellulose insulation CPSA standard 1209 

 CPSA labeling 1404 

Charcoal briquettes HSA classification as 1500.12(a)(1) 

 hazardous 

 special labeling 1500.14(b)(6) 

Chemistry sets HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(23) 

 exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(1) 

Child-resistant packaging PPPA criteria and substances 1700 

 (see special packaging) subject 

Chlorofluorocarbons, self CPSA labeling requirement 1401 

 pressurized products containing 

Cholestyramine, anhydrous PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(v) 

 packaging 

Cigarette lighters HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(29) 

 exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(20) 

 CPSA standard 1210 

Clacker balls HSA requirements 1500.18(a)(7) 

 1500.86(a)(5) 

Cleaning products HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(11) 

Clothing (see wearing apparel, sleepwear) 

Coal burning appliances (see appliances) 

Coldwave permanent neutralizers PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(19) 

 containing sodium bromate or 

 potassium bromate 

Colestipol PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(xv) 

 packinging 

Combustible hazardous HSA definition 1500.3(c)(iii) 

 substances flashpoint testing 1500.43a 

Conjugated estrogens tablets PPPA exemption from special 1700. 1 4(a)(10)(xvii) 

 packaging 

Consumer product CPSA reporting of sub- 1115 

 stantial product 

 hazards 

Containers, consumer-owned HSA exemption from full 1500.83(a)(14) 

 (portable) labeling 

Controlled drugs PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(4) 

Corrosive substances HSA definition 1500.3(b)(7),(c)(3) 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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Cosmetics HSA exemption 1500.81(a) 

Cribs (full-size) HSA ban 1500.18(a)(13) 

 safety requirements 1508 

Cribs (non-full-size) HSA ban 1500.18(a)(14) 

 safety requirements 1509 

Cushions, infant HSA ban 1500.18(a)(16) 

Cyanide salts HSA ban 1500.17(a)(5) 

Dibucaine PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(24) 

Dietary supplements, iron-containing PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(13) 

Diethylene glycol HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(1) 

 special labeling 1500.14(b)(1) 

 exemption from 1500.83(a)(15) 

 labeling 

Diethylenetriamine HSA labeling 1500.13(c) 

Diglycidyl ethers HSA labeling 1500.13(c) 

Diphenhydramine preparations PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(17) 

Disclaimer deceptive use of HSA misbranded 1500.122 

Dive Sticks HSA ban 1500.18(a)(19) 

 exemptions 1500.86(a)(7) 

Drain cleaners, liquid HSA ban 1500.17(a)(4) 

 PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5),(9) 

Drugs, controlled PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(4) 

Drugs, oral prescription PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(10) 

 Except: 

 Nitroglycerin tablets (sublingual) 1700.14(a)(10)(i) 

 Isosorbide dinitrate (10 mg. sub- 1700.14(a)(10)(ii) 

 lingual and chewable tablets) 

 Erythromycin ethylsuccinate (8 gm 1700.14(a)(10)(iii) 

 oral suspension and granules 

 for oral suspensions) 

 Erythromycin ethylsuccinate 1700.14(a)(10)(xvi) 

 tablets (no more than 16 gm) 

 Cyclical oral contraceptives 1700.14(a)(10)(iv) 

 Anhydrous cholestyramine (powder) 1700.14(a)(10)(v) 

 Potassium supplements (containing 1700.14(a)(10)(vi) 

 not more than 50 MEq potassium 

 per unit dose package) 

 Sodium fluoride (264 mg per package 1700.14(a)(10(vii) 

 of liquid forms and tablet forms) 

 Betamethasone (12.6 mg per package) 1700.14(a)(10)(viii) 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

 H-8 

 Pancrelipase in tablet, capsule or powder form 1700.14(a)(10)(ix) 

 Prednisone tablets (not more than 1700.14(a)(10)(x) 

 105 mg per package) 

 Mebendazole (600 mg per package) 1700.14(a)(10)(xiii) 

Methylprednisolone tablets (not more 1700.14(a)(10)(xiv) 

 than 84 mg per package) 

 Colestipol (packages containing not 1700.14(a)(10)(xv) 

 more than 5 grams of powder) 

 Conjugated estrogens tablets (not 1700.14(a)(10)(xvii) 

 more than 32 mg per package) 

 Norethindrone acetate tablets (not 1700.14(a)(10)(xviii) 

 more than 50 mg per package) 

 Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets 1700.14(a)(10)(xix) 

 Sacrosidase (sucrase) in a solution 

 of glycerol and water 1700.14(a)(10)(xx) 

 

Drugs, iron-containing PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(12) 

Drugs, RX to OTC PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(30) 

Dry-cleaning solvents HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(18) 

 labeling 

Emberizing materials, CPSA ban 1305 

 artificial, containing 

 asbestos 

Epoxy resins HSA labeling 1500.13(c) 

Erythromycin ethylsuccinate, PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(iii) 

 Suspension and granules for special packaging 

 suspension 

 Chewable tablets 1700.14(a)(10)(xvi) 

Ethanol-containing mouthwash PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(22) 

Ethylenediamine HSA labeling 1500.13(c) 

Ethylene glycol in felt pads HSA exemption frcm labeling 1500.83(a)(28) 

 

Ethylene glycol HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(2),(b)(2) 

 special packaging 1700.14(a)(11) 

Exports (noncomplying products) All reporting requirements 1019 

Extremely flammable contents of HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(vii) 

 self-pressurized containers method to determine 1500.45 

 flashpoint testing 1500.46 

 exemption from 1500.83(a)(1) 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

 H-9 

 labeling 

Extremely flammable HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(i) 

 hazardous substances testing method 1500.43a 

Extremely flammable solids HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(v) 

 testing method 1500.44 

Eye irritants HSA testing method 1500.3(b)(8),(c)(4) 

 definition 1500.42 

Fabrics FFA flammability 1602-1632 

Felt-tip marking devices HSA labeling exemption 1500.83(a)(9) 

Ferrous oxalate HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(17) 

Fertilizers, dry granular HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(21) 

Fire extinguishers HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(24) 

 labeling, warning 1500.15(a)(b) 

Fireworks HSA ban (more than 2 grains 1500.17(a)(3) 

 pyrotechnic material 

 for audible reports) 

 ban (firecrackers 1500.17(a)(8)&9 

 more than 50 mg.) 

 exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(27) 

 agricultural exemption 1500.17(a)(3) 

 exemption from 1500.85(a)(2) 

 classification 

 special labeling 1500.14(b)(7) 

 ban reloadable tube 1500.17(a)(11) 

 aerial shells more than 

 1.7 inches in outer 

 diameter) 

 multiple tube mines & shells; 1500.17(a)(12) 

 stability test 1507.12 

 safety requirements 1507 

First Aid HSA policy for emesis 1500.134 

 labeling 

Flammable contents of self- HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(viii) 

 pressurized containers method for determining 1500.45 

 flashpoint testing 1500.46 

 exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(1) 

Flammable solids HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(vi) 

 testing method 1500.44 

Fluoride PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(27) 

 1700.14(a)(10)(vii) 

Flammable substances HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(iii) 

 flashpoint testing 1500.43a 

Food HSA exemption from specific 1500.81(a) 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

 H-10 

 labeling 

Formaldehyde HSA labeling 1500.13(d) 

Fuel HSA exemptions 1500.81(b) 

 exemptions from banning 1500.85(a)(5) 

 special packaging 1700.14(a)(7) 

Fuel kits with difluorodichloromethane HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(12), (13) 

 warning label 

Furniture, painted with lead- CPSA ban 1303 

 containing paint 

Furniture polish, liquid PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(2) 

Furniture polish, paste HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8) 

Garage Door Openers, CPSA requirements for 1211 

 automatic residential 

Gasoline HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(14) 

 special labeling 1500.14(b)(3) 

 labeling 1500.14(a)(3) 

Glazing compounds HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13) 

Glue remover containing PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(18) 

 acetonitrile (household) 

Hartshorn HSA labeling 1500.129(1) 

Heaters (see appliances) 

Highly toxic substances HSA definition 1500.3(e) 

 testing method 1500.40 

 labeling 1500.121 

Household substances HSA definition 1500.3(c)(10) 

Hydrocarbons PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(31) 

Hydrochloric acid HSA labeling 1500.129(a) 

Hypochlorous acid HSA labeling 1500.129(h) 

Ibuprofen PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(20) 

Imported products & ALL policy 1009.3 

 importers 

Imports HSA various 1500.265-272 

Industrial supplies HSA exemption 1500.3(c)(10)(i) 

Infant cushions HSA ban 1500.18(a)(16) 

Ink, cartridges HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(7),(38) 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

 H-11 

 dry concentrate containers HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(12) 

Ink-marking devices HSA exemption 1500.83(a)(9) 

Insulation, cellulose CPSA standard 1209 

Iron preparations PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(12),(13) 

Irritant substances HSA definition 1500.3(g) 

 testing method 1500.41 

Isobutane in cigarette lighters HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(29) 

Isosorbide dinitrate, pre- PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(ii) 

 scription sublingual and packaging 

 chewable forms 

Ketoprofen PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(26) 

Kerosene HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3) 

 special labeling 1500.14(b)(3) 

 exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(14) 

 special packaging 1700.14(a)(7) 

Kindling and illuminating preparations PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(7) 

Kites, aluminized polyester film HSA ban 1500.18(c)(1) 

Labels HSA requirements 1500.121 

 condensation 1500.123 

 informal comment on 1500.128 

 exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(5) 

Laboratory chemicals, if HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(4) 

 educational and labeling 1500.85(a)(5) 

Lacquers HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13) 

Lawn darts HSA ban 1500.18(a)(4) 

 CPSA ban 1306 

Lawnmowers, power CPSA performance standard, 1205 

 labeling rule, and 

 certification rule 

Lead in paint HSA ban over 0.5% (pre- 1500.17(a)(6) 

 1978) 

 CPSA ban over 0.06% (1978 1303 

 and later) 

Lidocaine PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(23) 

Lighter fluid, etc. PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(7) 

Lunar caustic (silver nitrate) HSA labeling 1500.129(k) 

Lye HSA labeling 1500.129(j) 

 PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5) 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

 H-12 

Matchbooks CPSA standard 1202 

Matches HSA exemption from flamma- 1500.83(a)(2) 

 bility labeling 

Mattresses FFA standard (FF 4-72) 1632 

Mebendazole PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(xiii) 

 packaging 

Medroxyprogesterone acetate PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(xix) 

 tablets packaging 

Methacrylic acid PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(29) 

Methyl alcohol (methanol) HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(10) 

 labeling 1500.14(a)(4),(b)(4) 

 exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(19) 

 exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(34) 

 PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(8) 

Methylprednisolone PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(xiv) 

 packaging 

Methyl salicylate PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(3) 

Mineral oil (in toys) HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(33) 

Mineral seal oil HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3) 

 special labeling 1500.14(b)(3) 

 PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(2) 

Mineral spirits HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3) 

 special labeling 1500.14(b)(3) 

 special packaging 1700.14(a)(15) 

Minoxidil PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(28) 

Mirrors CPSA exemption from lead 1303.3(c)(2) 

 limit 

Mixtures of hazardous substances HSA labeling 1500.5 

Mouthwash with ethanol PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(22) 

Multiple hazard, substances with HSA labeling 1500.127 

Multi-purpose lighters CPSA standard 1212 

 transfer to CPSA 1145.17 

Naphtha HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3) 

 special labeling 1500.14(b)(3) 

Naproxen PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(25) 

Nitric acid HSA labeling 1500.129(c) 

Nitroglycerine, prescription, PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(i) 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

 H-13 

 sublingual dosage packaging 

Norethindrone acetate tablets PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(xviii) 

 packaging 

Oral contraceptives PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(iv) 

 cyclical packaging 

Orris root, powdered HSA labeling 1500.13(b) 

Oxalic acid and salts HSA labeling 1500.129(e),(f) 

Packages, child-resistant(see 

 child-resistant packaging) 

Packages, sample PPPA submission 1700.14(b) 

Paint, lead in HSA ban over 0.5% (pre- 1500.17(a)(6) 

 1978) 

 CPSA ban over 0.06% 1303 

 (1978 and later) 

 CPSA to be regulated under 1145.2 

 the CPSA 

Paint solvents PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(15) 

Painting kits HSA exemption 1500.83(a)(25) 

Pancrelipase PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(ix) 

 packaging 

Paper items HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(3) 

 list 

Paraphenylenediamine HSA labeling 1500.13(a) 

Patching compounds, containing asbestos CPSA ban 1304 

Perchloroethylene in HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(31) 

 visual novelty devices 

Percussion explosives HSA definition 1500.3(c)(7)(i)(a) 

Petroleum distillates HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3) 

 special labeling 1500.14(b)(3) 

 exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8),(9), 

Phenol (carbolic acid) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(7),(2),(15) 

 HSA labeling 1500.129(d) 

Photodynamic sensitizer HSA definition 1500.3(b)(9) 

Photographic color HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(25) 

 processing kits 

Plant foods, dry HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(21) 

 granular 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

 H-14 

Poisons, caustic HSA labeling requirements 1500.129 

Polishing products HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(11) 

Potash, caustic HSA labeling 1500.129(i) 

 special packaging 1700.14(a)(5) 

Potassium hydroxide HSA labeling 1500.129(i) 

 PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5) 

Potassium supplements, PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(vi) 

 effervescent packaging 

Prednisone PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(x) 

 special packaging 

Pressure-generating substances HSA definition 1500.3(c)(7)(i) 

Primary irritant HSA definition 1500.3(g)(2) 

 testing method 1500.41 

Propellant devices for model rockets HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(8),(9), 

 (12), (13) 

Radiator cleaners HSA as household substance 1500.3(c)(10)(i) 

Radioactive substances HSA defined exemption 1500.3(b)(11),(c)(8) 

Refrigerator doors RSA standard to permit 1750 

 opening from inside 

Refuse bins, unstable CPSA ban 1301 

Roof coatings HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13), (34) 

Rope, cord, string, etc. HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(4) 

Rugs (see Carpets) 

Rubber vulcanizing HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13) 

Sacrosidase (sucrase) in a PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(xx) 

 solution of glycerol and water packaging 

Salt (sodium chloride) HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(16) 

Self-pressurized products HSA exemption from full 1500.83(a)(1) 

 labeling 

 testing method for 1500.45,46 

 flammable or extremely 

 flammable contents 

 information statements 1500.130 

 required 

 containing chlorofluorocarbons CPSA labeling requirement 1401 

 containing vinyl chloride HSA ban 1500.17(a)(10) 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

 H-15 

Sensitizers HSA definitions 1500.3(b)(9), (c)(5) 

Signal words HSA labeling requirements 1500.121 

Silver nitrate (lunar caustic) HSA labeling 1500.129(k) 

Sleepwear, children's FFA FFA standard (FF 3-71) 1615 

 sizes 0-6x, sizes 7-14 standard (FF 5-74) 1616 

Sodium arsenite HSA labeling 1500.132(b) 

Sodium fluoride (prescription PPPA exempting from special 1700.14(a)(10)(vii) 

 aqueous solutions) packaging 

Sodium hydroxide HSA labeling 1500.129(j) 

Sodium/potassium hydroxide PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5) 

Solder kit HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(30) 

Solder paste HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(22) 

Special packaging PPPA standards 1700.15 

 re-use prohibited 1700.15(c) 

 test procedure 1700.20 

 restricted flow 1700.15(d) 

 requirement 

Spot removers, single- HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(18),(19),(26) 

 use 

Spot removing kits HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(25) 

Sponges, cellulose HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(15) 

Stoddard solvent HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(4) 

 special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)(ii) 

Stoves, coal and wood burning 

 (see appliances) 

Strong sensitizers HSA definition 1500.3(b)(9) 

 list of 1500.13 

Sulfuric acid HSA labeling 1500.129(b) 

 PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(9) 

Swimming pool slides CPSA standard 1207 

Tank coatings HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(34) 

Thread, string, twine, etc. HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(4) 

Toluene (toluol) HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3) 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

 H-16 

 special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)(ii),(iii) 

 exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8),(9), 

 (11),(13) 

Toluene (paint solvents) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(15) 

Toxic substances HSA definition 1500.3(b)(5),(c)(2) 

 labeling 1500.121,129 

 test method 1500.40 

Toys 

 

 balloons, latex HSA labeling 1500.19 

 

 balls, small HSA ban 1500.18(a)(17) 

 labeling 1500.19 

 caps and toy guns HSA ban 1500.18(a)(5) 

 producing impulse-type sound testing method 1500.47 

 exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(2) 

 1500.86(a)(6) 

Toys (continued) 

 clacker balls HSA ban 1500.18(a)(7) 

 exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(5) 

 dolls presenting hazards HSA ban 1500.18(a)(3) 

 exemption from banning 1500.86(a)(2) 

 electrically-operated toys and children's article HSA ban 1500.18(b) 

 requirements 1505 

 labeling 1505.3 

 performance 1505.6 

games, self-pressurized hollow plastic toys HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(7) 

 games HSA labeling 1500.19 

 

 marbles HSA labeling 1500.19 

 

 mineral oil HSA exemption from banning 1500.83(a)(32) 

 

 mechanical hazards (various) HSA ban 1500.18(a) 

 

 pacifiers HSA ban 1500.18(a)(8) 

 safety requirements 1511 

 noisemaking toys HSA ban 1500.18(a)(2) 

 

 painted with lead HSA ban, over 0.5% (pre-1978) 1500.17(a)(6) 

 CPSA ban, over 0.06% 

 (1978 & later) 1303 

 

 rattles HSA bans 1500.18(a)(1) & (15) 

 exemption from banning 1500.86(a)(1 ) 

 safety requirements 1510 

 sharp edges HSA technical requirements 1500.49 

 

 sharp points HSA technical requirements 1500.48 

 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

 H-17 

 small parts HSA ban 1500.18(a)(9) 

 safety requirements 1501 

 model rockets HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(36) 

 

 model rockets, propellant HSA exemption from labeling 1500.85(a)(8),(9),(10), 

 (11),(12),(13) 

 sewing machines HSA requirements 1505.4(h)(3) 

 

 stuffed animals with laceration hazard HSA ban 1500.18(a)(3) 

 toys HSA labeling 1500.19 

 

 train smoke HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(33) 

 

 Use and abuse tests HSA testing procedures 1500.50.53 

 labeling 1500.14(a)(5) 

 exemption 1500.83(a)(8) 

 PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(6) 

Tubes, collapsible metal HSA labeling 1500.121(e) 

Unpackaged hazardous substances HSA labeling requirements 1500.121(f) 

Turpentine HSA special labeling 1500.14(b)(5) 

Varnish HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13) 

Video games CPSA exemption from electrically- 1505 

 operated toy requirements 

Vienna paste HSA labeling 1500.129(i) 

Vinyl chloride HSA ban 1500.17(a)(10) 

Vinyl plastic film FFA standard (CS 192-53) 1611 

Visual novelty devices HSA exemption 1500.83(a)(31) 

 containing perchloroethylene 

Volatile flammable materials HSA flashpoint testing method 1500.43 

Walker-jumper HSA ban 1500.18(a)(6) 

 exemption from classification 1500.86(a)(4) 

Water-repellent mixtures, masonry HSA ban 1500.17(a)(1) 

Wax containers HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8) 

Waxes, paste for autos, furniture, floors, HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8) 

 shoes 

Wearing apparel FFA standard (CS 191-53) 1610 

Wood burning appliances (see appliances) 

Writing instruments HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(38) 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

 H-18 

Xylene (xylol) HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3) 

 special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)(ii),(iii) 

 exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8),(9),(11), 

 (13) 

Xylene (paint solvents) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(15) 
APPENDIX I: Federal-State Cooperative 

Program 
 

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Federal-State Cooperative Program

 The Commission is required by Section 29 of the Consumer Product Safety Act to 

establish "a program to promote Federal-State cooperation for purposes of carrying out the Act." 

 Federal, state and local cooperative programs are one key to CPSC's success in reducing 

unreasonable risks of injury to consumers. State and local professionals bring the Commission's 

programs "alive" when they deliver CPSC information, education and services to the public they 

serve at the local level. The public resides in counties, cities and towns served by dedicated state 

and local health, consumer and safety professionals. These professionals know the needs of their 

communities and know best how to meet their needs. Resources invested in providing 

information, contracts and materials to state and local professionals returns many times that 

amount in consumer product safety programs delivered to people where they live, work and play. 

 The Directorate for Field Operation’s plans, organizes, directs and controls the 

Commission's Federal-State Cooperative Program. This program receives overall direction 

through the Field Operating Plan, which is formulated directly from the Commission's yearly 

Operating Plan. The Federal-State plan provides direction to the three Regional Centers, which 

provide operational day-to-day contact with the states. 

 State Designees are the Commission's primary liaison with state and local officials. The 

Governor of each state appoints State Designees, at the Commission's request. This individual 

serves as a liaison for product safety efforts within the state. 

 State Designees are selected after analyzing each state's structure. Each represents the 

department of state government most compatible with the CPSC mission. In most states it is the 

Department of Health. In others, it may be the Office of the Attorneys’ General or the 

Department of Agriculture or Consumer Protection. 

 In addition to working with State Designees, CPSC Regional Centers regularly cooperate 

with local government officials, as well. Keeping up with Designees in 50 states and territories 

is demanding, but working with thousands of local officials is most difficult. To solve this 

problem, CPSC always works with State Designees and selectively works with local officials. 

"Selectively" is defined as meaning the proper official at the proper place at the proper time. 

 The Federal State Cooperative Plan consists of four major components: 

1. Contracts. Cost effective state and local contracts allow the Commission to accomplish 

product safety work in places across our nation that CPSC would not get to. Because 

CPSC contracts are usually small, state and local governments often match the 

Commission's funds with its own to accomplish the objective. 

2. Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) - Partnership Agreements. MOUs and partnership 

agreements with states extend overall consumer protection through more effective use of 

collective resources. Partnering is a no cost arrangement between CPSC and state 
 

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agencies wherein both parties agree to share the responsibility for certain product safety 

activities. 

3. Commissioning. Commissioning has the effect of making a state or local employee a 

federal officer for the purposes of conducting investigations, inspections, recalls and 

sample collections. State or local officials are qualified for and capable of functioning as 

an official of the CPSC. CPSC trains state and local officials to qualify for a 

commission. 

4. States' Information-Sharing Program. CPSC routinely transmits information on 

Commission programs and activities to states in order that Designees, their staff and 

others may respond to media inquiries and be kept current on Commission developments. 

 

 The funded work done by the states is subject to the same quality assurance and is held to 

the same high standards as work done by the CPSC field staff. The progress and direction of the 

state work is monitored through weekly conference calls, quarterly reports and a final report at 

the end of the fiscal year. This enables the Regional Centers to assure that the state contract 

work is proceeding in accordance with the Commission's Operating Plan and is of adequate 

quality to meet the Commission's needs. The states report on other product safety work, not 

funded by CPSC, by providing highlights and summaries to CPSC field offices for input into 

their required program reports. 
 

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State and Local Contracts Program

 Cost-effective contracts with state and local agencies for needed services provide a basis 

upon which greater cooperation can grow. Because the missions are compatible, state and local 

governments usually match CPSC funds with their own money to accomplish the objective. In 

addition, state and local contracts allow the Commission to accomplish product safety work in 

places across our nation that CPSC would not get to otherwise. 

 In FY 2003, the Commission supported the state and local contracts program in the 

amount of $153,000 for Compliance, Hazard Identification and Reduction, and Consumer 

Information activities. 

 In addition to the specific states and state agencies listed below, CPSC also contracted for 

candle, mattresses/bedding and electrical lighting product fires. 

 States or local agencies that participated in the FY 2003 CPSC contract's program: 

Eastern Region 

Connecticut

Department of Consumer Protection 

 Recall Checks 

 PPPA Monitoring 

 

Florida

Department of Agriculture and 

Consumer Services 

 Recall Checks 

Agency for Health Care Administration 

 PPPA Monitoring 

Maine

Department of Human Services 

 Recall Checks 

City of Portland Fire Department 

 Home Fire Safety Visits 1 

Maine (continued)

State Fire Marshal 

 Child Care Consultations 

Maryland

Department of Health and Mental 

 Hygiene 

 Recall Checks 

 

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Consumer’s Council 

 Recall Checks 

Board of Pharmacy 

 PPPA Monitoring 
 

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Eastern Region (continued)

Mississippi

State Board of Health 

 Recall Checks 

Board of Pharmacy 

 PPPA Monitoring 

New Hampshire

Department of Health and Human Services 

 Recall Checks 

 

New Jersey

Division of Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

Board of Pharmacy 

 PPPA Monitoring 

 

Monmouth County Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

Ocean County Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

Passaic County Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

Cumberland County Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

Union County Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

Somerset County Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

Cape May County Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

New Jersey (continued)

Camden County Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

 

Mercer County Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

New York

Nassau County 

 Recall Checks 

State Education Department of Professional 

Discipline 

 PPPA Monitoring 

Chautauqua County Day Care Council 

 Child Care Consultations 

Child Care Council of Westchester County 

County 

 Child Care Consultations 

Puerto Rico

Department of Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

South Carolina

Administration for Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

Vermont

Department of Health 

 Recall Checks 

Board of Pharmacy 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 
 

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Eastern Region (Continued)

Virginia

Department of Health Professionals 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

Virgin Islands

Department of Licensing and 

Consumer Affairs 

 

West Virginia

Office of the Attorney General 

 ATV Monitoring 

 Recall Checks 

Board of Pharmacy 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

 Recall Checks 

Central Region 

Arkansas

Department of Health, 

Division of Environmental Health Protection 

 Recall Checks 

Illinois

Department of Public Health 

 Recall Checks 

 ATV Monitoring 

Iowa

Department of Public Health 

 Recall Checks 

 Child Care Consultations 

Kentucky

Department of Health Services 

 Recall Checks 

 ATV Monitoring 

State Board of Pharmacy 

 PPPA Monitoring 

Louisiana

Board of Pharmacy 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

Michigan

Board of Pharmacy 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

North Dakota

Department of Health 

 Recall Checks 

 ATV Monitoring 

Ohio

Department of Health 

 Recall Checks 

Oklahoma

Department of Health 

 Consumer Protection Division 

 In-depth Investigations 

 Recall Checks 

 ATV Monitoring 
 

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Central Region (continued)

South Dakota

State Board of Pharmacy 

 PPPA Monitoring 

Texas

Department of Health 

Bureau of Consumer Health 

 Recall Checks 

 In-depth Investigations 

Wisconsin 

Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer 

Protection 

 In-depth Investigations 

 Recall Checks 

 Secondary Market Consultations 

Children’s Medical Center 

New Home Product Safety Consultations 

Board of Pharmacy 

 PPPA Monitoring 

Western Region

 

California

Department of Health Services 

 Recall Checks 

 In-depth Investigations 

State Board of Pharmacy 

 PPPA Monitoring 

Colorado

Department of Health 

 Recall Checks 

 In-depth Investigations 

Guam

Department of Health 

Recall Checks 

Hawaii

Department of Human Services 

 Child Care Consultations 

Idaho

Central District Health Department 

 Recall Checks 

S.E. District Health Department 

 Recall Checks 

S.W. District Health Department 

 Recall Checks 

Oregon

Portland Fire Department 

Senior Home Fire Safety Consultations 

State Fire Marshal 

 Lighter Screening 

Attorney General’s Office 

 Recall Checks 
 

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Western Region (continued)

Washington

Department of Health 

 Recall Checks 

Board of Pharmacy 

 PPPA Monitoring 
 

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Federal-State-Local Cooperative Program 

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)-Partnership Agreements

 It is the policy of the CPSC to initiate and enter into MOU's with agencies of state or 

local governments. Such cooperation creates a partnership, extending overall consumer 

protection through more effective use of collective resources. Partnering creates arrangements 

between CPSC and state or local agencies wherein both parties agree to share, at no cost to the 

other party, responsibility for certain product safety activities. These agreements are usually 

with agencies having responsibilities that are similar to CPSC's.

 Partnership agreements result in a free exchange of information on inspections, recalls, 

enforcement actions, and outreach programs. It provides cross training and an increase in state 

expertise in product safety. 

State or Commonwealth Department 

Eastern Region

Alabama Department of Public Health 

Connecticut Office of Chief Medical Examiner 

 Drug Control Division 

 Department of Consumer Protection 

Delaware Division of Public Health 

 Department of Community Affairs 

 and Economic Development 

 Board of Pharmacy 

District of Columbia Department of Consumer and 

 Regulatory Affairs 

Florida Department of Agriculture 

 and Consumer Services 

Maine Division of Health Engineering 

 Home Economic Resource Center 

 Northeast Combat 

 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department 

Eastern Region (continued)

Maryland Department of Health and Mental 

 Hygiene 

 Drug Control Administration 

 

Massachusetts Department of Public Health 

Mississippi State Board of Health 

 Board of Registration in Pharmacy 

New Hampshire Safety Council 

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs 

 Office of Consumer Protection 

 Drug and Poison Information Center 

New York Education Department/Office 

 of Professional Discipline (OPD 

North Carolina State Board of Pharmacy 

Pennsylvania Injury Prevention Program/Division 

 Of Health Risk Reduction 

Allegheny County Health Department 

 Bureau of Consumer Protection 

 State Police 

 State Department of Health 

 

Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs 

 Board of Pharmacy 

 

Rhode Island Consumers' Council 

 Division of Drug Control 

South Carolina Department of Health and 

 Environmental Control 

 Board of Pharmacy 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department 

Eastern Region (continued)

Virgin Islands Consumer Services Administration 

 Board of Pharmacy 

Virginia Department of Agriculture and 

 Consumer Services 

 Board of Pharmacy 

West Virginia Department of Labor 

 Board of Pharmacy 

Central Region

Arkansas Department of Health 

 Board of Pharmacy 

Illinois Department of Public Health 

 

Indiana Department of Health 

Iowa Department of Public Health 

Kansas Department of Health and 

 Environment 

Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services 

Louisiana Board of Pharmacy 

Michigan Department of Health 

Minnesota Attorney General's Office 

Missouri Department of Health 

Nebraska Department of Health 

North Dakota Department of Health and Consolidated 

Laboratories 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department 

Central Region (continued)

Ohio Department of Health 

South Dakota Department of Health 

Texas Department of Health 

 Board of Pharmacy 

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture 

 Trade and Consumer Division 

Western Region

California Department of Health 

 Food and Drug Section 

 Department of Consumer 

 Affairs/Bureau of Home 

 Furnishings 

Colorado Department of Health 

Hawaii Department of Health, Injury Prevention 

Coordinator 

 Honolulu Fire Department 

Idaho Idaho Central Health District 

 Daycare Inspection Program 

 

Montana Department of Health and 

 Environmental Services 

New Mexico Health and Environment Department 

 Safer New Mexico Now Resource 

 Center 

 New Mexico Poison Center 

Nevada Board of Pharmacy 
 

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 State or Commonwealth Department 

Western Region (continued)

Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal 

 Board of Pharmacy 

Utah Department of Commerce 

Washington State Department of Health 

 Recall Outreach Program 

Wyoming Board of Pharmacy 

 Department of Health 
 

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Federal-State-Local Cooperative Program 

Commissioning Program

 Section 29(a)(2) of the Consumer Product Safety Act provides the commission authority 

to commission state and local officers for conducting any of three activities on behalf of the 

CPSC: investigations, inspections, and sample collections. 

 In furtherance of the congressional mandate to establish a program to promote federal 

and state cooperation, the commission assists in training state and local officials to qualify for a 

commission. After commissioning, those officials are knowledgeable in CPSC procedures for 

inspections, investigations, sample collection, and preparation and submission of reports. 

 Currently 353 officials in 46 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, The Virgin 

Islands, and Guam are commissioned by the CPSC. 

State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Eastern Region

Alabama Department of Health Lynn B. Williams 

 Carol F. Gaddis-Mysinger 

 Zahid Khawaja 

 James Mckvay 

 Amanda Calhoun 

 

Connecticut Department of Consumer Herbert C. Strickland, Jr. 

 Protection Vincent J. Pugliese, Jr. 

 Jack Kornacki 

 Joan C. Jordan 

 Lionel C Roberge, Jr. 

 Michelle Sylvestra 

 Richard Maloney 

 John Gadea, Jr. 

 Gerald Destefano 

 Sharon Milton-Wilhelm 

District of Department of Health Nigel Scott 

Columbia Bureau of Injury and Disability LaVerne H. Jones 

 Prevention Kimberly A. Turner 

 John Pitts 

 Agueda Maradiaga 

 

Delaware Office of Emergency Medical Sinial M. McGlaughlin 

 Service 

 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Eastern Region (continued)

Delaware Board of Pharmacy Robert S. Jameson 

(continued) James I. Kaminski 

 David W. Dryden 

 Bonnie Wallner 

 Calvin M. Campbell 

 Sandra S. Robinson 

 William H. Knotts 

Florida Department of Agriculture Robert L. Lastinger 

And Consumer Services Douglas W. Jennings 

Paul N. Driggers 

Joseph P. Nicolosi 

James R. Kelly 

James Kady 

Gregory Foutz 

 Barb C. Miller 

 Deborah Martin 

 Debra McCall 

 Mark Kagy 

 Richard Strong 

 John Rosbury 

 Kenneth K. Allen 

 Patricia B. Turner 

 William P. Sullivan 

 Danielle Brooks 

Agency for Health Care Evelyn Garrido 

Administration Wayne Rowe 

Department of Health Nina Saxon 

Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs Alma F. Washington 

Charles F. Mills 

Michael A. Kaiser 

Brenda D. Womack 

Calvin Cash II 

Carolyn Mills 

Monty D. Mohr 

Sondra Sue Pitts 

Ruth J. Olmond 

Russell F. Laurens 

Queen C. Acree 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Eastern Region (continued)

Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs Kenneth Cooper 

(continued) David R. Boucher 

Marian R. Collins 

Edmund J. Bazar 

Eddie Gara 

Daniel Vogt 

Pamela Y. Wells 

Kenneth Cooper 

Ondray T. Jennings 

Connie P. Spearmen 

Perry Charles Lunsford 

 

Maryland Department of Health and Jennifer Pruitt 

Mental Hygiene Patricia A. Schwaniger 

Office of Food Protection and Linda Rule 

Consumer Health Services David Roberts 

 Bruce Wilhelm 

 Jack Freedman 

 Pam Engle 

 Rachaelle Skinner 

 Jennifer Pruitt 

 Division of Drug Control Robert Chang 

 Peter Smith 

 Louis Friedman 

 Harold B. Jones 

Catherine Putz 

 

Maine Department of Human Services Staci Sevigny 

 Division of Maternal and Child 

 Health 

Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Daniel Warren 

 Leslie Doyle 

 James D. Coffey 

 James Emery 

 Alan Van Tassel 

 Worchester Community Action Diane C. Reilly 

 Council Inc. 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Eastern Region (continued)

Mississippi State Board of Health Willie L. Brown 

 George Keith Mananger 

 Macarthur Washington 

 Board of Pharmacy Cheri Atwo 

 Department of Health Timothy R. Darnell 

New Hampshire Department of Health and Rhonda Siegel 

 And Human Services Marie Kiely 

New Jersey Department of Law and Public Anthony J. Brennan 

 Safety Division of Consumer Terry L. Smith 

 Affairs Richard A. Zitelli 

 William L. Walters 

 

 Enforcement Bureau Robert Lake 

 Wayne Nastase 

 Nancy Paterson 

 Clinton Spaar 

Agatha Perez 

 Richard L. Perry 

 Robert F. Rokosz 

 Robert Elker 

 Joseph M. Mraw 

 Dyan R. Davis 

 Consumer Protection Steven R. Hischbuhl 

 

 Bergenfield Fire Department Kenneth Pfannen 

 Robert Byrnes, Jr. 

 Camden County Thomas J. DiNunzio 

 James L. Wickner 

 Patricia Tuck-Davis 

 Cape May County Edward J. Rodgers 

 E. Robert Spiegel 

 Dolores Keenan 

 Thomas Neary 

 

 Cumberland County Louis G. Moreno, Jr. 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Eastern Region (continued)

 

New Jersey Mercer County Donna M. Giovannetti 

(continued) 

 Monmouth County Dorothy H. Avallone 

 Jane Jennings 

 Mary D. Flaherty 

 Beverly Cohen 

 Ocean County Kenneth J. Leake 

 Kent E. Madsen 

 Edwin J. Olson 

 Barbara O’Neil 

 Edward Mcbride, Jr. 

 Richard Vacante 

 

 Passaic County Ernest Salerno 

 Barbara Anne Mekita 

 Carol McLeallan 

 Rosalia Sperati 

 Somerset County Virginia G. Mastrogiovanni 

 Eileen V. Popovich 

 Diane C. Vivona 

 Xiomara J. Piercey 

 Union County Ollie Boone 

 Patric Morris 

 Dondria Newton 

New York Education Department Michael Colon 

 Donald Dawson 

 Dydilines Dixon 

 Shawn Dudley 

 Robert Gilbert 

 David Greenberg 

 Jan MacFhearguis 

 Christo Nicola 

 William Sachs 

 Robert Stonehill 

 Vincent Vollaro 

 Child Care Council of Linda Marschhauser 

 Westchester Jean Sweeney 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Eastern Region (continued)

 

New York Nassau County of Consumer Glenn Powell 

(continued) Affairs Francis Sineinito 

 Richard Russ 

 Madalyn F. Farley 

 James W. Reed 

 Carol Cusack 

Pennsylvania Bucks County A. Courtney Alley 

 Department of Consumer Steven R. Reilly 

 Protection 

Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Carlos Mateo Alers 

 Affairs Jose Rodriguez 

 Aida Liz Murphy Lugo 

 Enrique V. Irigoyen 

 Francisco F. Aponte 

 Francisco J. Correa Arias 

 Hector Rivera Aponte 

 Evenly Rabelo Dones 

Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy Richard A. Yacino 

 Catherine Cordy 

South Carolina Department of Consumer Herbert Walker, Jr. 

 Affairs William D. Kadlowec 

 William E. Margee 

 Regina Gatewood 

 George Bynum Jr. 

 

 Department of Pyrotechnic Gerard W. Wingard 

 Safety 

Virginia Department of Health James Johnson 

 Vicki Garrison 

Vermont Board of Pharmacy Michael R. Colgan 

 Reginald B. Bragg 

 Stephen Kennedy 

 Department of Health Sara Villeneve 

West Virginia Board of Pharmacy Thomas D. Gerkin 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Eastern Region (continued)

West Virginia Board of Pharmacy Robert G. Davis 

(continued) Irvin Van Meter, Jr. 

 Arlie Winters, Jr. 

 Attorney Generals’ Debra Whanger 

 Office 

Central Region

Arkansas Department of Health Sandra Lancaster 

 Robert Q. Friday 

 Kathy Graves 

 Randy Carter 

 Jennings B. Ivy, Jr. 

Illinois Department of Robert L. Crawford 

 Professional Regulation Carl R. Jordan 

Indiana Office of the Attorney Allen K. Pope 

 General Curtis Lee Hill, Jr. 

Iowa Department of Public Debra L. Cooper 

 Health Thomas W. Schlife 

 Michael Magnant 

Idaho Health Department Thomas E. Schmalz 

 

Kansas Department of Health Gary Magathan 

 and Environment Jeff Walker 

 Stephen N. Paige 

 Roger E. Ozias 

 Melissa D. Lill 

 Melinda L. Rice 

 Mary T. Glassburner 

 Mark Lackey 

 Lana Osbourn 

 Gerald E. Vornholt 

 Earnest E. Barnes 

 Don Parsons 

 Cassandra Baldwin 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Central Region (continued) 

Kansas Department of Health David R. Bustos 

(continued) And Environment Daryl W. Meieroff 

 Daniel S. Hutchinson 

 Amy S. Peters 

 Angela Kohls 

 Gregory O. Willis 

 David Bustos 

 Lesa Roberts 

Kentucky Department of Human Michael B. Cavanah 

 Resources Douglas L. Jackson 

Bureau of Health Services Maxine M. Brown 

 

 Eastern Kentucky University Bill M. Abney 

 Fire and Safety Stephen E. Meyers 

 Robert Asel 

 Beverly G. Hart 

 Ronald L. Hopkins 

 James T. Thurman 

 

 Board of Pharmacy Nancy K. Busroe 

 Jeffery L. Osman 

 Maxine Snively 

 Michael Mone 

 Phillip C. Losch 

 Department for Public Health Tammy Lynn Warford 

Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Stephen L. Collins 

 H. Jerome Foti 

 Jerry Johnson 

 Kathleen V. Gaudet 

 Malcolm J. Broussard 

 Huey J. Savoie 

 Rayland M. Trisler 

 Carlos M. Finalet, III 

 Melvin J. Fontenot, Jr. 

 

 Office of Public Health Louis Tractman, MD 

 

 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Central Region (continued) 

Louisiana(continued) Department of Justice Isabel Wingerter 

Attorney General’s Office 

Michigan Office of Health Services Carol A. Haynes-Hall 

 Lansing Fire Department Brain Gaukel 

 Barry Gaukel 

Nebraska Health and Human Services Keith F. Hasen 

 Division of Health and Education Jean Schumaker 

 Peggy Prusa-Ogea 

North Dakota Department of Health Carol Meidinger 

Ohio Department of Public Health Michael Moser 

Oklahoma Department of Health John Lamb 

 Kelly Carl Ely 

 Ted Evans 

South Dakota Board of Pharmacy Dennis M. Jones 

 James H. Hones 

 Clifford W. Thomas 

Texas Board of Pharmacy Mike Ethridge 

 Iona R. Grant 

Department of Health Joel Ortiz 

 Austin Terry W. Johnson 

 Marcia A. Roberts 

 Brad Genzer 

 Annabelle Dillard 

 Kelley Waller 

 Terry W. Johnson 

 Department of Health Jose A. Rangel, R.S. 

 El Paso 

 Department of Health Houston Robert H. Lance 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Central Region (continued)

 

 

Texas (continued) Department of Health Richard Lerro 

 Arlington 

 Department of Health Richard Boykin 

 San Antonio 

 

 Department of Health Turonda Jackson 

 Texas City 

Western Region

Arizona Board of Pharmacy Dean Wright 

 L.A. Lloyd 

 Harlan F. Wand 

 Dennis Waggoner 

 Antonio Salcido 

 Richard Cieslinski 

 Mitzi Wilson 

California Department of Health Bruce R. Hillard 

 Services Tamara Jackson 

 Food and Drug Branch Richard Ko 

 Sacramento John Wallace 

 Allen Davidson 

 Peter Baldridge 

 Mary Kate Miller 

 Phillip Terrazas 

 Raymond D. Wilson 

 Edwin W. Lindquist, Jr. 

 June Nakagawa 

 Department of Health Sally O. Lunn 

 Services Harlan Loui 

 Poison Control Center Linda J. Pope 

 Elise C. Stone 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Western Region (continued)

California (continued) Bureau of Home Furnishings Leo D. Virata 

 and Thermal Insulation, Terry D. Lee 

 North Highland David E. Whipple 

 Byron R. Lasiter 

 Terry L. McClellan 

 Pamela J. Ayo 

Colorado Department of Health Clark Wilson 

 Victoria Smith 

 Lori Gerzina 

Daniel M. Rifken 

 Roberta L. Boitano 

 Linda Cherry 

 Therese Pilonetti 

 

 Department of Health Jacalyn Whelan 

 Department of Public Health and Jon C. Strauss 

 Environment Rick Colonno 

Michele R. Mitchell 

 Susan S. Parachini 

 Angie Gamble 

 Julie Weatherred 

 Chris Thompson 

 

 Tri-Country Health Department Nicole Haubert 

 Melody Mascarenaz 

 Meredith J. Kinshella 

Guam Department of Public Health and Rosanna Y. Rabago 

 Social Services Dennis G. Rodriguez 

 Joe R. San Augstin 

 Mastomo Thomas Nadeau 

Hawaii Child Care Connection Marie Jacinto-Kawabata 

 Terry Tamate 

Idaho Health Department John Fletcher 

 Southeast District Becky Brekke 

 Craig Madson 

 Dennis Morrison 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Western Region (continued)

 

Idaho (continued) Health Department Tom Turco 

 Central District Martin O. Jones 

New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Ben B. Kesner 

 Joseph G. Montoya 

 Larry Loring 

 William Harvey 

Oregon Office of State Fire Marshall Judith Okulitch 

Utah Bureau of Health Promotion and Dan Kinnersley 

 Education 

Washington Department of Health Larry D. Kirchner 

 Board of Pharmacy Cheryl Adams 

 Joseph Honda 

Wyoming Department of Agriculture Shawn Moore 

 Doug Krogman 

 Gerald W. Olson 

 Harold D. Anderson 

 Nancy Rieke 
 

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 STATE DESIGNEES

State Designees are the Commission's primary liaison with state and local officials. The 

Governor of each state appoints state Designees, at the Commission's request. This individual 

serves as a liaison for product safety efforts within the state. 

Eastern Region 

Alabama

Dr. James J. McVay 

Office of Health Promotion and 

 Information 

Department of Public Health 

201 Monroe St. Rm. 900 

Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1701 

(334) 206-5300 

FAX: (334) 206-5534 

jmcvay@adph.state.al.us

Connecticut

James T. Fleming, Commissioner 

Department of Consumer Protection 

State Office Building 

Room 103 

165 Capitol Avenue 

Hartford, CT 06106 

(860) 713-6050 

FAX: (860) 713-7239 

joan.jordan@po.state.ct.us 

Delaware

Ms. Michele Johnson 

Data Entry Specialist 

Office of EMS 

Blue Hen Corporate Center 

Suite 4H - 655 Bay Road 

Dover, DE 19901 

(302) 744--5400 or 5406 

FAX: (302) 744-5429 

Michele.Johnson@state.de.us 

District of Columbia

(vacant) 

Florida

Mr. J. R. Kelly, Director 

Consumer Services Division 

Department of Agriculture and 

 Consumer Services 

407 South Calhoun Street 

Mayo Building, Room 233 

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800 

(850) 922-2966 

FAX: (850) 487-4177 

kellyjr@doacs.state.fl.us

Georgia

Mr. John S. Smith, III 

Administrator 

Office of Consumer Affairs 

2 Martin Luther King Dr. 

Plaza Level East 

Atlanta, Georgia 30334 

(404) 656-3790 

FAX: (404) 651-9018 

complaints@oca.state.ga.us
 

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Eastern Region (continued)

Maine

Mr. Clough Toppan 

Director, Division of 

 Health Engineering 

Department of Human Services 

Bureau of Health 

157 Capitol Street, Station 10 

Augusta, Maine 04433 

(207) 287-5686 

FAX: (207) 287-4172 

clough.toppan@state.me.us

Maryland 

Alan Taylor, Director 

Office of Food Protection & 

 Consumer Health Services 

6 St. Paul Street, Suite 1301 

Baltimore, MD 21202-1606 

(410) 767-8402 

(410) 333-8931 FAX 

lindar@dhmh.state.md.us

Massachusetts

Ms. Cynthia Rodgers 

Co-Director, Injury Prevention 

 and Control Program 

Department of Public Health 

250 Washington Street - 4th Floor 

Boston, Massachusetts 02108-4619 

(617) 624-5424 

FAX: (617) 624-5075 

cindy.rodgers@state.ma.us

Mississippi

Mr. MacArthur Washington 

Director of Sanitation 

MS Department of Health 

2423 No State Street 

Jackson, MS 39215-1700 

(601) 576-7689 

mwashington@msdh.state.ms.us 

New Hampshire

Mr. Neil Twitchell 

Chief 

Injury Prevention Program 

Bureau of Maternal and Child Health 

Department of Health and Human Services 

6 Hazen Drive 

Concord, NH 03301-5627 

 (603) 271-4520 

FAX: (603)271-3827 

ntwitchell@dhhs.state.nh.us

 

New Jersey

 

Ms. Reni Erdos 

Director, Division of Consumer Affairs 

Department of Law and Public Safety 

124 Halsey Street, 7th Floor 

P.O. Box 45027 

Newark, New Jersey 07101 

(973) 504-6320 

FAX: (973) 648-3538 

erdosr@smtp.lps.state.nj.us
 

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Eastern Region (continued)

New York

Ms. May M. Chao 

Chairperson and Executive Director 

New York State Consumer Protection Board 

5 Empire Plaza - Suite 2101 

Albany, New York l2223 

 (518) 474-3514 

FAX: (518) 474-2474 

cindy.connors@consumer.state.ny.us

North Carolina

 

Ms. Jeanne Givens 

Injury & Violence Prevention Unit 

NC Dept. Of Health & Human Services 

1915 Mail Service Center 

Raleigh, NC 27699-1915 

(919) 715-6448 

FAX: (919) 733-9575 

jeanne.givens@ncmail.net

Pennsylvania

Mark Bradley 

Injury Prevention Program Administrator 

Division of Health Risk Reduction 

PA Dept. of Health 

P.O. Box 90, Room 1008 

Harrisburg, PA 17108 

Phone: (717) 787-5900 

Fax: (717) 783-5498 

mabradley@state.pa.us

Puerto Rico

Honorable Javier A. Echevarría-Vargas 

Secretary 

Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO) 

Minillas Governmental Ctr. Bldg. 

P. O. Box 41059 - Minillas Station 

San Juan, Puerto Rico 00940-1059 

(787) 721-0940 

FAX: (787) 726-0077 

jechevarria@daco.gobierno.pr

Rhode Island

Ms. Ann Thacher, Director 

 Injury Prevention Program 

Division of Prevention & Health Services 

Department of Health 

Three Capitol Hill, Room 408 

Providence, Rhode Island 02908 

(401) 222-7637 

annt@doh.state.ri.us

South Carolina

Ms. Brandolyn Pinkston 

Administrator/Consumer Advocate 

South Carolina Department of Consumer 

Affairs 

3600 Forest Drive, 3rd Floor 

Columbia, South Carolina 29204 

(803) 734-4198 

FAX: (803) 734-4287 

pinkston@dca.state.sc.us
 

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Eastern Region (continued)

Tennessee

Mr. Jimmy Hopper 

Director, Quality & Standards 

 Division 

Department of Agriculture 

Hogan Road - P. O. Box 40627 

Melrose Station 

Ellington Agriculture Center 

Nashville, Tennessee 37204 

(615) 360-0150 

FAX: (615) 360-0335 

jhopper2@mail.state.tn.us

Virginia

Ms. Erima Fobbs, Director 

Center for Injury & Violence Prevention 

VA Department of Health 

109 Governor St. 8th Floor 

Richmond, VA 23219 

(804) 864-7733 

FAX: (804) 864-7748 

erima.fobbs@vdh.virginia.gov

 

Vermont

Ms. Stephanie Courcy 

Health Promotion Specialist 

Division of Epidemiology and 

 Disease Prevention 

Department of Health 

108 Cherry Street - PO Box 70 

Burlington, Vermont 05402 

(802) 863-7359 

FAX: (802) 863-7425 

scourcy@vdh.state.vt.us 

Virgin Islands

Andrew Rutnik, Commissioner 

Department of Licensing 

 and Consumer Affairs 

Golden Rock Shopping Center 

Christiansted, St. Croix, 

Virgin Islands 00820 

(340) 773-2226 

FAX: (340) 778-8250 

commissioner@dlca.gov.vi

West Virginia

Ms. Jill Miles, Deputy Attorney General 

Consumer Protection Division 

WV Attorney General Office 

812 Quarrier Street, 

L & S Building, 6th Floor 

P.O. Box 1789 

Charleston, West Virginia 25326-1789 

(304) 776-3483 

FAX: (304) 558-0184 

scotta@citynet.net
 

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Central Region 

Arkansas

Ms. Sandra Lancaster 

Coordinator, Arkansas Safe Kids Coalition 

Office of Childhood Injury Prevention 

Child and Adolescent Health 

Department of Health 

4815 West Markham – Slot 17 

Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-3867 

(501) 661-2278 

FAX: (501) 280-4082 

vlancaster@healthyarkansas.com

Illinois

Ms. Shirene Thomas 

Violence and Injury Prevention 

 Administrator 

Division on Health Education 

 And Health Promotion 

Department of Public Health 

535 W. Jefferson Street 

Springfield, Illinois 62761 

(217) 785-2060 

FAX: (217) 782-3987 

sthomas@idph.state.il.us

Indiana

Mr. Allen K. Pope 

Director of the Division of 

Consumer Protection 

Attorney General's Office - 5th Floor 

402 West Washington 

Indianapolis, IN 46204 

(317) 232-6217 

FAX: (317) 233-4393 

apope@atg.state.in.us

Iowa

Ms. Debra Cooper 

Director, Division of Disease 

 Prevention 

State Department of Health 

Lucas State Office Building 

East 12th and Grand 

Des Moines, Iowa 50319 

(515) 242-6337 

FAX: (515) 281-4958 

dcooper@idph.state.ia.us

Kansas

Ms. Lesa Roberts 

Director 

Bureau of Consumer Health 

Department of Health 

1000 SW Jackson – Suite 200 

Topeka, Kansas 66612-1274 

(785) 296-5599 

Lroberts@kdhe.state.ks.us

Kentucky

Mr. Mike Cavanah 

Health Program Administrator 

Department for Public Health/ 

Environmental Management Branch 

Cabinet for Human Resources 

275 East Main Street - HS2EB 

Frankfort, Kentucky 40621 

(502) 564-7818, extension 3726 

FAX: (502) 564-6533 

mike.cavanah@mail.state.ky.us
 

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Central Region (continued)

Louisiana

Dr. Louis Trachtman 

Assistant State Health Officer 

Office of Public Health 

Room 518 - 325 Loyola Avenue 

P.O. Box 60630 

New Orleans, Louisiana 70160-0630 

(504) 568-5048 

FAX: (504) 599-0734 

trachman@dhh.state.la.us

Michigan

Mr. Jeff Spitzley 

Injury Prevention Section 

Department of Community Health 

3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 

P.O. Box 3095 

Lansing, Michigan 48909 

(517) 335-8131 

FAX: (517) 335-8893 

SpitzleyJ2@michigan.gov

Minnesota

Mr. Mark Kinde 

Unit Leader, Epidemiologist Supervisor 

Injury and Violence Prevention Unit 

Minnesota Department of Health 

85 East Seventh Place – Suite 400 

St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 

(651) 281-9832 

FAX: (651) 215-8959 

Mark.kinide@health.state.mn.us

Missouri

Ms. Joy Oesterly 

Injury Prevention Director 

Section of Maternal, Child and Family Health 

Department of Health and Senior Services 

930 Wildwood 

P.O. Box 570 

Jefferson City, MO 65102 

(573) 751-6215 

Fax: (573) 526-5347 

E-mail: oestej@dhss.mo.gov

Nebraska

Mr. Keith Hansen 

Coordinator of Injury Control 

 Programs 

Department of Health 

301 Centennial Mall South 

Lincoln, Nebraska 68509 

(402) 471-2101 

FAX: (402) 471-0383 

keith.hansen@hhss.state.ne.us

North Dakota

Ms. Carol Meidinger 

Maternal and Child Health 

Department of Health and 

 Consolidated Laboratories 

600 E. Boulevard, 2nd Floor 

Judicial Wing 

Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0200 

(701) 328-2493 

FAX: (701) 328-4727 

cmeidinger@state.nd.us
 

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Central Region (continued)

Ohio

Mr. Michael Gonidakis 

Deputy Attorney General 

Ohio Attorney General's Office 

Consumer Protection Section 

30 East Broad Street, 14th Floor 

Columbus, Ohio 43215 

(614) 466-1305 

mgonidakis@ag.state.oh.us

Oklahoma

Mr. Rocky McElvany 

Chief, Environmental Health Services 

Department of Health 

1000 NE 10th Street 

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73117 

(405) 271-5217 

FAX: (405) 271-5254 

rockym@health.state.ok.us 

South Dakota

Ms. Doneen Hollingsworth 

Secretary of Health 

523 E. Capitol Avenue 

Pierre, South Dakota 57501-3182 

(605) 773-3361 

FAX: (605)-773-5904 

doneen.hollingsworth@state.sd.us

Texas

Mr. Elias Briseno 

Director 

General Sanitation Division 

Texas Department of Health 

8407 Wall Street 

Austin, Texas 78756 

(512) 834-6635 

FAX: (512) 834-6707 

ealias.briseno@tdh.state.tx.us

Wisconsin

Ms. Michelle Reinen 

Investigator 

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, 

Trade and Consumer Protection 

P.O. Box 8911 

2811 Agriculture Drive 

Madison, Wisconsin 53704-6777 

Phone: (608) 224-4988 

Fax: (608) 224-4939

E-mail: Michelle.Reinen@datcp.state.wi.us
 

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Western Region 

Alaska

Commissioner Joel Gilbertson 

Department of Health and Social Services 

PO Box 110601 

Juneau, Alaska 99811-0601 

(907) 465-3030 

Joel_Gilbertson@health.state.ak.us

Arizona

Mr. Will Humble 

Chief 

Office of Environmental Health 

Department of Health Services 

3815 N. Black Canyon Highway 

Phoenix, Arizona 85015 

(602) 230-5941 

FAX: (602) 230-5933 

whumble@hs.state.az.us

California

Mr. James Waddell 

Chief, Food and Drug Branch 

Department of Health Services 

714 P Street, Room 1253 

Sacramento, California 95814 

(916) 657-1425 

FAX: (916) 657-1156 

jwaddell@dhs.ca.gov

Colorado

Ms. Susan Parachini 

Program Manager 

Consumer Protection Division 

Department of Health 

4300 Cherry Creek Drive South 

Denver, Colorado 80220-1530 

(303) 692-3646 

FAX: (303) 753-6809 

susan.parachini@state.co.us

Guam

Mr. Peter John D. Camacho 

Acting Director 

Department of Public Health 

 and Social Services 

P.O. Box 2816 

Agana, Guam 96910 

(671) 735-7102 

FAX: (671) 734-5910 

Hawaii

Mr. Stephen H. Levins 

Acting Director, Office of Consumer Protection 

235 S. Beretania Street - Room 801 

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-2437 

(808) 586-2636 

FAX: (808) 586-2640 

slevins@dcca.state.hi.us

Idaho

Ms. Bethany Garner 

Consumer Specialist 

Office of Attorney General 

P.O. Box 83720 

Boise, Idaho 83720-0010 

(208) 334-2424 

FAX: (208) 334-2830 

bgarner@ag.state.id.us

Montana

Mr. Terry Krantz 

Chief, Food and Consumer Safety Bureau 

Department of Health and 

 Human Services 

Cogswell Building - 1400 Broadway 

Helena, Montana 59620 

(406) 444-2408 

FAX: (406) 444-4135 

tkrantz@state.mt.us
 

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Western Region (continued)

Nevada

Ms. Patricia Morse Jarman 

Commissioner 

Department of Business and Industry 

Consumer Affairs Division 

1850 East Sahara - Suite 120 

Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 

(702) 486-7355 

FAX: (702) 486-7371 

pmjarman@fyiconsumer.org

New Mexico

Mr. John McPhee 

Childhood Injury Prevention 

 Coordinator 

Public Health Division 

Department of Health 

2500 Cerrillos Road 

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 

(505) 476-7858 

FAX: (505) 476-7810 

johnm@doh.state.nm.us

Oregon

Ms. Jan Margosian 

Consumer Information Coordinator 

Financial Fraud. Department of Justice 

100 Justice Building 

Salem, Oregon 97310 

(503) 378-4732 

FAX: (503) 378-5017 

jan.margosian@doj.state.or.us

Utah

Ms. Francine Giani 

Director, Division of Consumer Protection 

Heber M. Wells Building 

160 East 300 South 

PO Bix 146704 

Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6704 

(801) 530-6601 

FAX: (801) 530-6650 

fgiani@utah.gov

Washington

Ms. Maryanne Guichard 

Director, Office of Environmental 

Health and Safety 

Department of Health - PO Box 47825 

Olympia, Washington 98504-7825 

(360) 236-3391 

FAX: (360) 236-2257 

maryanne.guichard@doh.wa.gov

Wyoming

Mr. Christopher Petrie 

Assistant Attorney General 

Consumer Protection Division 

123 Capitol Building 

Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 

(307) 777-7841 

FAX: (307) 777-7956 

CPETRI@state.wy.us
APPENDIX J: Organizational Structure and 

Functions
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 Organizational Structure and Functions

 As provided in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 1972, the Chairman and Commissioners 

are the key policy makers of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The staff carries out 

their decisions and policies. 

 The Consumer Product Safety Act provides for five Commissioners but only three 

Commissioners are currently funded. The Chairman and Commissioners are appointed by the 

President and confirmed by the Senate. The Commission annually elects a Vice Chairman. 

 The Chairman is the principal executive officer of the Commission. The Vice Chairman acts 

in the absence of the Chairman. 

 The following offices report directly to the Chairman:

 Office of Congressional Relations acts as the Commission's liaison with Congress. It 

provides information and assistance to congressional committees, responds to inquiries by 

legislators, and coordinates written and oral testimony by Commissioners and agency staff. 

 Office of Equal Opportunity and Minority Enterprise monitors compliance with all laws, 

regulations, rules, and internal policies relating to equal employment opportunity. It also ensures 

compliance with relevant provisions of the Small Business Act, and conducts the Upward Mobility 

Program. 

 Office of the Executive Director, under the broad directions of the Chairman and in 

accordance with Commission policy, acts as the chief operating manager of the agency, supporting 

the development of the agency's budget and operating plan before and after Commission approval, 

and managing the execution of those plans. 

 Office of the General Counsel is the legal arm of the Commission. Staffed by lawyers, it 

provides advice and counsel to the agency and staff on all legal matters, including contracting, 

personnel issues, legal review of all reports, memoranda, press releases, and publications. It advises 

the Commission on matters of standards development, rules, petitions, interpretations of prevailing 

regulations, and Federal court litigation concerning compliance matters. It also defends court 

challenges to rules and other Commission actions. 

 Office of the Inspector General is an independent office established under the provisions of 

the Inspector General Act, as amended. Reporting only to the Chairman, this office independently 

initiates, conducts, and supervises audits, operations reviews, inspections, and investigations of 

Commission programs, activities, and operations to prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse. It 

makes recommendations to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within the Commission's 

programs and operations. The office also receives and investigates complaints or information 

concerning possible violations of law or regulations, mismanagement, abuse of authority, and waste 

of funds. 

 Office of the Secretary prepares the agendas for official agency meetings, maintains official 
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records of Commission actions, manages the docket of adjudicative proceedings, and responds to 

requests for documents under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act. It issues 

the agency's official documents, including Federal Register notices, 

prepares and publishes the Public Calendar of Commission meetings, and supervises the operations 

of CPSC's public reading room and the Electronic Reading Room. The Office is responsible for the 

agency's information resources management (including records management). The Office is 

responsible for the agency's injury information Clearinghouse. 

 The following offices report to the Executive Director:

 Office of the Budget is responsible for overseeing the development of the Commission's 

budget. The office, in consultation with other offices and directorates prepares, for the Commission's 

approval, the annual budget requests to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget and the 

operating plans for each fiscal year. It manages execution of the Commission's budget. The office 

recommends to the Office of the Executive Director actions to enhance effectiveness of the 

Commission's programs and activities. 

 Office of Information and Public Affairs disseminates information to consumers and the 

media. It prepares and publishes brochures, booklets, fact sheets, and safety alerts recommending the 

safe ways for consumers to purchase and use products in the home environment. The Office manages 

the agency's toll-free Hotline. Press releases are prepared and circulated to the media on 

Commission actions, product recalls, and seasonal events such as toy safety, fireworks, baby safety, 

grass cutting, residential pool use, and National Poison Prevention Week. 

 Office of Planning and Evaluation is responsible for overseeing the development of the 

Commission’s strategic plan, annual performance plans and annual performance reports under the 

Government Performance and Results Act. The office also is responsible for short-term and 

long-term planning and evaluating of agency programs and accomplishments. Evaluation studies are 

conducted to determine how well the Commission fulfills its mission. The office also manages the 

Commission's information collection budget and obtains Office of Management and Budget 

clearance for information collections. 

 Office of Compliance directs the administrative enforcement of Commission rules and 

regulations. The office, staffed by lawyers and compliance specialists and working with field staff, 

initiates investigations on safety hazards of products already in the consumer marketplace or being 

offered for import. It enforces the requirement that firms identify and report product defects which 

could present possible substantial hazards, violations of consumer product safety rules, and violations 

of standards relied upon by the Commission. It negotiates and subsequently monitors corrective 

action plans designed to give public notice of hazards and recall defective or non-complying 

products. In addition, it provides advice and guidance to regulated industries on complying with 

Commission rules and regulations. 

 Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction manages the Commission's Hazard 

Identification and Analysis Program and its Hazard Assessment and Reduction Program. The office 

develops strategies for and implements the agency's operating plan for these two hazard programs. 

The office reports to the Executive Director, and has line authority over the Directorates for 

Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Economic Analysis, Engineering Sciences, and Laboratory 
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Sciences. The office's responsibilities include the collecting and analyzing of data to identify hazards 

and hazard patterns, the carrying out of the Commission's regulatory and voluntary standards 

development projects, and providing coordination of international activities related to consumer 

product safety. This office also provides technical and economic support for the Commission's 

compliance activities. The office assures that relevant technical, environmental and economic 

impacts of projects are comprehensively and objectively presented to the Commission for decision. 

The office also evaluates rulemaking petitions received by the Commission. 

 Office of Human Resources Management provides human resources management support 

to the Commission in the areas of recruitment and placement, position classification, training and 

executive development, employee and labor relations, employee benefits and retirement assistance, 

employee assistance programs, drug testing, leave administration, disciplinary and adverse actions, 

grievances and appeals and performance management. 

Office of Information Services is responsible for planning, organizing and directing all 

aspects of the agency’s information systems in support of all program activities. This includes 

application development in addition to operational support for data collection, information retrieval, 

report generation, electronic mail, and statistical and mathematical operations of the agency. The 

Office maintains the agency’s local and wide area networks, develops and supports other network 

applications, and manages the agency’s telecommunications services. The Office also manages the 

agency’s program applications and web services. 

Directorate for Field Operations is responsible for all Commission field operations. The 

Commission's 136 member field staff, located in 52 cities across the country, supports the full range 

of CPSC programs. The field staff conduct in-depth investigations of injuries and deaths, provide 

local support for the hospitals that report through the NEISS system, and collect reports of 

product-related incidents. Field investigators inspect manufacturers, importers, distributors, and 

retailers and collect product samples for testing or evaluation to determine violations of safety 

regulations and possible substantial product hazards. The field staff insure that appropriate action is 

taken to correct any violations. They also negotiate and monitor recalls of hazardous products and 

provide advice and guidance to industry. The field staff implement national safety education 

campaigns, respond to inquiries, and work with the press and local organizations to bring product 

safety information to the consumer. The field staff also work with state and local officials and private 

organizations to inform the public about the safe use of consumer products and to obtain compliance 

with CPSC laws and regulations. 

 Directorate for Administration is responsible for formulating and executing general 

administrative policies in the areas of financial management, procurement, property and space 

management, security equipment maintenance, printing, and warehousing, mail, duplication, labor 

services and physical security. The Office is responsible for managing the agency's directive system.