U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

 Annual Report to Congress - 2002
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CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

 Age Determination Guidelines ............................................................................................2 

 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)..........................................................................2 

 Baby Walkers.......................................................................................................................2 

 Smoke Alarm Research........................................................................................................3 

 Bicycle Helmets...................................................................................................................3 

 Upholstered Furniture ..........................................................................................................3 

 Recall Round-Up .................................................................................................................3 

 Poison Prevention ................................................................................................................4 

 Civil Penalties ......................................................................................................................4 

 Media Activities...................................................................................................................4 

 Consumer Support ...............................................................................................................4 

 Administrative Litigation.....................................................................................................5 

 

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: 

● developing voluntary standards with industry 

 ● issuing and enforcing mandatory 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 2002 Annual Report to Congress gives brief highlights of the commission’s 

accomplishments for fiscal year 2002. The highlights are followed by a set of appendices that present 

more detailed information on the year’s activities of the agency to keep Americans safe. 
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CPSC Highlights 

Compliance Activities 

In fiscal year 2002, CPSC conducted 393 recalls involving about 50 million consumer 

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

to the public. These recalls included: 4 million promotional plush bears posing a choking hazard to 

children, 2.4 million juice extractors with a lid and basket that may break apart posing a risk of injury 

to nearby consumers, and 1.8 million microwave ovens that could overheat and catch fire. 

Import Surveillance 

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

U.S., or detained for reconditioning or destruction, more than 200 shipments of imported consumer 

products that did not meet U.S. safety standards. As a result, about 3.5 million dangerous product 

units never reached store shelves. Many of these dangerous products are fireworks and non-childresistant lighters. Working with the U.S. Customs Service since 1988, CPSC has seized or detained 

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

than 30 million hazardous lighters at the docks. 

Age Determination Guidelines 

 In 2002, the commission staff completed, “Age Determination Guidelines: Relating Children's 

Ages to Toy Characteristics and Play Behavior.” The new guidelines were developed based on an 

extensive literature review and on research on toy purchasing decisions by adults and observations of 

children interacting with certain toys. In finalizing the guidelines, CPSC’s staff addressed comments 

from the toy industry and consumer groups. The commission released the new guidelines to the 

public in early 2003. 

Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) 

GFCIs are important safety devices that prevent electrocutions. In 2002, the CPSC staff 

worked with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to develop requirements that enhance the reliability and 

utility of these important products 

Baby Walkers

 Old-style mobile baby walkers have been associated with a larger number of stair fall injuries. 

 In 1997, the ASTM voluntary standard for baby walkers was revised to included provisions that 

address falls down stairs. In 2002, a CPSC study found that there is a high rate of conformance by 

the baby walker industry with the new standard, and that it was effective in addressing stair falls. The 

CPSC staff believes that this high conformance rate has contributed to a substantial reduction in 

injuries. Since 1995, baby walker-related injuries to children younger than 15 months old have 

dropped by almost 70 percent. The CPSC staff expects the number of injuries to continue to drop as 

new, safer baby walkers replace old-style mobile walkers in U.S. households. Based on this, the 

commission terminated its rulemaking proceeding that began in 1994. 
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Smoke Alarm Research 

 In 2001 and 2002, CPSC sponsored smoke alarm research in partnership with the U.S. Fire 

Administration (USFA), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) and the National 

Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). In 2002, NIST completed full-scale tests in two 

homes with fires involving upholstered furniture, mattresses and cooking oil as fuel sources. Tests of 

alarm sensor responses to nuisance sources were also completed. The data obtained from these tests 

will be used to evaluate how effectively current and emerging smoke alarm technologies respond to 

the most common serious residential fires and resist the most common causes of nuisance alarms. In 

2003, CPSC staff will develop recommendations to improve smoke alarm performance standards and 

provide guidance to consumers with the goal of reducing fire deaths and injuries. 

Bicycle Helmets

In 2002, the CPSC staff completed a bicycle-related head injury study. The study found that 

helmets are effective in preventing children’s bicycle-related head injuries treated in hospital 

emergency rooms and in reducing the severity of those head injuries that do occur. In addition, the 

study noted that deaths to children from bicycle-related head injuries have decreased since 1991. 

Upholstered Furniture

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

The CPSC staff forwarded to the commission a briefing package of technical information, including a 

draft, small-open-flame performance standard and supporting data. In view of the volume and 

complexity of the technical information, the staff held a public meeting in June 2002 to obtain 

comments and recommendations from interested parties. The staff continued to work with the 

Environmental Protection Agency to develop a possible Significant New Use Rule for flameretardant 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. 

Recall Round-Up 

 

Recall Round-Up, held on April 17, 2002, 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. This year’s Recall Round-Up focused on household products, many of which have 

been involved in the deaths of children. The products included window blind cords, playpens, cedar 

chests, old cribs, old freezers and drawstrings on children’s clothing. CPSC enlisted the help of fire 

marshals, fire departments, state and local officials, and national and state health and safety 

organizations. 
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Poison Prevention 

CPSC issued a final rule in 2002 to require child-resistant packaging of liquid products that 

contain low-viscosity hydrocarbons such as baby oil, carburetor cleaner and water repellent. Direct 

aspiration into the lung, or aspiration during vomiting, of small amounts of low-viscosity 

hydrocarbon solvents can result in chemical pneumonia, lung damage and death. CPSC also 

participated in the 41st observance of National Poison Prevention Week. 

Civil Penalties 

CPSC obtained civil penalty settlements totaling more than $4 million from 11 separate firms 

to settle allegations that companies knowingly failed to report potential hazards; failed to report 

lawsuit settlements and judgments, or knowingly imported or sold products that violated mandatory 

safety standards. The 11 firms included General Electric Co., which paid $1 million to settle 

allegations that it failed to report defects in certain dishwashers; Honeywell Consumer Products Inc., 

which paid $800,000 to resolve allegations that it failed to report defects in three electrical products; 

and Briggs & Stratton Corp., which paid $400,000 to resolve allegations that it failed to report 

defects in its fun kart engines. In addition, a federal district court assessed a penalty of $300,000 

against Mirama Enterprises Inc., finding that it violated the CPSC reporting requirement. It was the 

first federal court imposition of a penalty for a reporting violation. 

Media Activities 

CPSC’s Office of Information and Public Affairs (OIPA) issued 255 press releases about 

recalls, safety standards and product hazards. In addition, OIPA produced 15 video news releases for 

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

product recalls, CO poisoning, Poison Prevention Week, placing babies on adult beds, drowning 

hazards and portable camping heaters. CPSC’s new Spanish spokesperson greatly broadened 

consumer information outreach to the Hispanic community. She appeared numerous times on the 

national Spanish networks Univision and Telemundo to discuss fireworks, baby safety and other 

topics. 

Consumer Support 

CPSC’s web site, www.cpsc.gov, received nearly 7.9 million visits, up from 6.3 million visits 

from the previous year, and more than 5,400 consumers reported hazardous products through the 

interactive form. The CPSC Hotline, (800) 638-2772, received about 142,000 calls in fiscal year 

2002. Of these, more than 5,300 reported complaints of unsafe products. The number of e-mail 

contacts to the Hotline increased to more than 15,400 in fiscal year 2002, up from 12,200 from the 

previous year. CPSC distributed nearly 2 million copies of publications. The National Injury 

Information Clearinghouse maintains and disseminates reports of accident investigations, productrelated incidents, death certificates and relevant newspaper articles. The Clearinghouse responded to 

more than 3,200 requests for data from the American public. In addition, the Clearinghouse 

forwarded about 12,000 incident reports for confirmation and 10,000 copies of incidents and 

investigations to manufacturers whose products were named in the reports. In 2002, the agency’s 
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National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) continued to provide the foundation for 

much of the commission's work, including special studies of injuries associated with various 

consumer products. NEISS is a statistically selected national sample of hospital emergency rooms 

through which CPSC collects information on product-related injuries. 

Administrative Litigation 

 CPSC filed 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 dry fire sprinklers. 
APPENDIX A: Deaths, Injuries and Costs of 

Injuries from Consumer Products 
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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, 1999-September 

30, 2000. 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, 2001 - September 30, 2002. 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, 2001 - September 30, 2002. 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, 1999 - September 30, 2000

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 42 39 2 0 1

2. Toys 23 18 3 2 0

3. Sports and Recreational Activities and 

Equipment 1,916 217 676 822 200

4. Home Communication, Entertainment 

And Hobby Equipment 15 2 6 6 1

5. Personal Use Items 349 32 26 86 205

6. Packaging and Containers for Household 

Products 106 24 26 38 17

7. Yard and Garden Equipment 74 1 6 38 29

8. Home Workshop Apparatus, Tools and 

Attachments 103 3 31 53 16

9. Home and Family Maintenance 

Products 93 15 28 34 16

10. General Household Appliances 68 2 6 26 34

11. Space Heating, Cooling and 

Ventilating Appliances 113 7 13 68 25

12. Housewares 26 2 3 12 9

13. Home Furnishings and Fixtures 992 267 74 261 390

14. Home Structures and Construction 

Materials 603 31 35 159 378

15. Miscellaneous 116 4 28 63 21
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Table 2

Estimates Of Hospital Emergency Room Treated Injuries 

Associated With the Use of Certain Consumer Products 

October 1, 2001 - September 30, 2002 * 

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. 

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

 Over 

 1. Child Nursery 

 Equipment and Supplies 87,893 68,933 7,946 9,726 1,288 

 2. Toys 145,471 66,148 54,651 22,104 2,567 

 3. Sports and Recreational 

 Activities and Equipment 4,390,933 182,335 3,024,091 1,106,905 77,603 

 4. Home Communication, 

 Entertainment and 

 Hobby Equipment 157,964 26,434 48,531 64,554 18,445 

 5. Personal Use Items 806,605 154,120 211,498 257,307 183,679 

 6. Packaging and 

 Containers for 

 Household Products 385,944 41,518 112,710 198,621 33,095 

 7. Yard and Garden 

 Equipment 259,571 10,471 49,307 156,759 43,034 

 8. Home Workshop 

 Apparatus, Tools 

 and Attachments 360,307 9,557 78,917 235,497 36,336 

 9. Home and Family 

 Maintenance Products 159,176 29,390 39,876 76,170 13,741 

10. General Household 

 Appliances 153,794 28,810 30,263 76,393 18,329 

11. Space Heating, Cooling 

 and Ventilating Appliances 134,738 31,981 35,439 56,199 11,118 

12. Housewares 803,022 44,678 263,960 441,958 52,427 

13. Home Furnishings and 

 Fixtures 2,334,118 530,877 493,449 828,394 481,398 

14. Home Structures and 

 Construction Materials 3,569,054 437,263 1,022,925 1,444,926 663,939 

15. Miscellaneous 462,430 59,351 160,436 201,447 41,196 

*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, 2001 - September 30, 2002 

 (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 2,757 2,431 126 147 53 

 2. Toys 2,481 1,101 962 372 47 

 3. Sports and Recreational 

 Activities and Equipment 102,504 4,775 63,939 31,496 2,294 

 4. Home Communication, 

 Entertainment and Hobby 

 Equipment 2,986 582 681 1,219 503 

 5. Personal Use Items 18,434 3,020 3,170 5,828 6,415 

 6. Packaging and Containers for 

 Household Products 6,163 619 1,429 3,399 715 

 7. Yard and Garden Equipment 6,175 284 951 3,746 1,195 

 8. Home Workshop Apparatus, 

 Tools and Attachments 7,784 220 1,335 5,422 807 

 9. Home and Family Maintenance 

 Products 2,951 497 514 1,531 409 

10. General Household Appliances 3,438 731 554 1,614 539 

11. Space Heating, Cooling and 

 Ventilating Appliances 3,343 675 711 1,505 451 

12. Housewares 10,921 797 3,164 6,203 758 

13. Home Furnishings and 

 Fixtures 58,766 11,716 8,156 20,865 18,029 

14. Home Structures and 

 Construction Materials 96,381 11,545 18,398 37,867 28,571 

15. Miscellaneous 13,966 2,053 3,763 6,939 1,211 
 

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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 (2002), 

Directorate for Epidemiology, 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 2001 

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. 
APPENDIX B: Policies, Final Regulations, 

and Proposed Regulations 
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Policies, Final Regulations, And Proposed Regulations

Description Proposed Final Effective Resource 

 Date

 Consumer Product Safety Act

Final Action: 

Final policy 6/07/01 10/31/01 11/30/01 66 FR 54923 

concerning the reporting 

of hazards in products 

sold outside of the U.S. 

that may be relevant 

to products sold in the U.S. 

Federal Hazardous Substances Act 

Final Action: 

Termination of 05/09/02 67 FR 31165 

rulemaking regarding 

baby walkers. 

. 

Proposed Action:

Proposed exemption 01/30/02 67 FR 4373 

from classification 

as banned hazardous 

substances of certain 

model rocket 

propellant devices 

for use with 

lightweight surface 

vehicles. 

Proposed declaration 04/24/02 67 FR 20062 

that metal-cored candle 

wicks and candles with 

such wicks that contain 

more than 0.06% lead are 

banned hazardous 

substances. 
Description Proposed Final Effective Resource 

 Date 

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 Poison Prevention Packaging Act

Final Action:

Rule to require 01/03/00 10/25/01 10/25/02 66 FR 53951 

child-resistant packaging 04/11/01 

for products that 

contain low-viscosity 

hydrocarbons. 

Correction of rule to 12/21/01 01/29/02 66 FR 65836 

require child-resistant 

packaging of certain 

previously prescriptiononly oral drug products. 

Proposed Action:

Proposed exemption of 02/19/02 67 FR 7319 

hormone replacement 

therapy products from 

poison prevention 

packaging requirements. 
APPENDIX C: Meetings of Substantial 

Interest 
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 Meetings of Substantial Interest

 During Fiscal Year 2002, commissioners and staff at the U.S. 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 Division of 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

AirTest Technologies 

September 12 ES: design operation and costs of gas sensing technology under 

development with potential application to gas appliance safety 

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) 

 October 11 EC: costs of orthopedic injuries 

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) 

 November 6-7 ES: committee meeting 

American Council on Electrical Safety (ACES) 

 November 8 ES: electrical safety issues in general 

American Furniture Manufacturers Association (AFMA) 

 March 5 EC: CPSC activities on upholstered furniture and mattress and bedding 

 May 16 EC, LS & other CPSC staff: CPSC laboratory testing of upholstered 

furniture 

American Kynol 

 December 12 LS, EC & other CPSC staff: upholstery material testing 

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 

 November 13 ES: safety standards for gas-fired appliances 

 December 12 ES: safety standard for gas-fired water heaters 

 December 13 ES: carbon monoxide related safety proposals for gas-fired central 

furnaces 

 January 29 ES: to review comments on the lint test method proposed for the water 

heater standard 

 April 17-18 ES: safety standards for gas-fired appliances 

 September 24-25 ES: turkey fryer/boilers 

 September 26 ES: safety standards for gas-fired water heaters 
C-6 

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 

 March 27-28 ES: escalators and moving walks 

 August 2 ES: suction fitting 

 September 12-13 ES: escalators and moving walks 

American Textile Manufacturers Institute (ATMI) 

 April 8 EC: speech on CPSC activities on upholstered furniture and mattresses 

and bedding 

Applied Safety and Ergonomics, Inc. 

 September 30 HF: ANSI Z535.6 subcommittee’s work on integrating warnings in 

product accompanying literature 

Arnold & Porter Law Firm 

 August 23 EXHR & other CPSC staff: proprietary data related to a low ignition 

propensity cigarette 

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) 

 February 21 ES: engineering issues for various appliances 

 March 20 ES: portable appliances 

 August 14 ES & LS: clothes dryers 

Atkins & Pearce, Inc. 

 June 27 HS & other CPSC staff: CPSC’s proposed rule concerning the use of 

metals containing lead in candlewicks 

Atlantic Thread 

 September 30 ES & other CPSC staff: correlation tests of test method for mattress edge 

bindings exposed to an open flame source 

ASTM 

 October 22-25 ES & other CPSC staff: safety standards on a variety of juvenile products 

 December 5 EC: upholstered furniture 

 December 12-13 ES: candle products/fire safety 

 January 17 HS & ES: toy safety 

 February 6-7 ES: candle products/fire safety 

 February 19-22 ES: playground equipment 

 February 20-21 ES: non-integral firearm locking devices 

 March 12-13 ES: candle products/fire safety 
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ASTM cont’d. 

 April 5 EC: upholstered furniture 

 April 9 HS: toy safety 

 April 12 ES & other CPSC staff: candle products 

 April 23 ES: plans to develop a performance safety standard for gun lockboxes 

(gun safes) 

 April 24 ES: non-integral firearm locking devices 

 April 24-25 ES: candle products/fire safety 

 April 25 ES: safety vacuum release systems/discussion of ballot results 

 May 8 HS & other CPSC staff: the scope and feasibility study requirements for 

voluntary performance standards for bicycle handlebars 

 May 20-22 ES & other CPSC staff: juvenile products voluntary standards activities 

 June 12-13 ES: candle products/fire safety 

 June 17-19 ES: subcommittee meeting 

 August 7-8 ES: candle products/fire safety 

 September 10 ES & other CPSC staff: portable bed rails 

 September 13 ES: candle products 

BP Chemicals 

 February 12 ES: rope lights 

Business Communications Company 

 June 3-5 HS: presentation of paper, “CPSC Staff Risk Assessment of Flame 

Retardant Chemicals in Upholstered Furniture Flammability” 

Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) 

 March 4 EC: CPSC activities on upholstered furniture and mattress and bedding 

California Bureau of Home Furnishings 

 

 April 26 ES & other CPSC staff: contract research to develop mattress 

flammability test method 

 August 26 ES: issues related to standards development for mattresses and futons 

 August 27 ES: TB 117 and barrier technologies 

 August 28-29 ES & other CPSC staff: contract research to develop a mattress 

flammability test method 

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) 

 March 13 ES: issues pertaining to safety standards for gas-fired appliances 

 August 14 ES & LS: clothes dryers 

 September 24-25 ES: turkey fryer/boilers 
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Carpenter Company 

 October 9 EC, LS & other CPSC staff: testing of the firms upholstery barrier 

materials 

Centuri Corporation 

 

 October 25 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: rocket car petition 

 December 13 EC & other CPSC staff: model rocket car petition 

 December 14 Office of Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall: model rocket car petition 

Cutler-Hammer Corporation 

 May 1 ES: wiring failures in hair dryer cords 

Department of Energy 

 May 8 ES & other CPSC staff: efficiency standards for residential gas furnace 

and boilers 

Elk Corporation 

 January 24 ES & other CPSC staff: company’s barrier products and applications for 

improving the flammability of mattresses 

 August 14 EC, LS & other CPSC staff: testing of the firm’s upholstery barrier 

material 

Environmental Protection Agency 

 October 23-25 HS & other CPSC staff: CCA-treated wood 

 September 10 HS: brominated flame retardants 

Federal Fire Partners 

(USFA, CDC, & Collaborative Partners) 

 April 29-30 ES & other CPSC staff: working together to eliminate residential fire 

deaths in the U.S. 

Fire Protection Research Foundation 

 July 24-26 ES: fire risk & hazard assessment symposium on fire safety issues 

Head Protection Research Laboratory 

 January 16 EXHR, LS, EXC & other CPSC staff: research on bicycle helmet 

retention and fit 
C-9 

Hi-Z Technology, Inc. 

 June 11 LS & other CPSC staff: thermoelectric modules 

Industry Officials, Voluntary Standards Groups & 

 Other Interested Parties 

 March 26 CPSC staff: child restraints on juvenile products 

Industry Representatives 

 June 19 EC & other CPSC staff: alternate smoldering ignition sources for 

flammability standards 

International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) 

 May 20-22 ES: annual conference 

International Consumer Product Health & Safety Organization (ICPHSO) 

 December 12 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: courtesy visit/discussion of areas 

of mutual interest 

International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) 

 March 17 HS: workshop on “Peroxisome Proliferator Case Study” 

 April 22-23 HS: workshop on “Peroxisome Proliferator Case Study” 

 June 11-12 HS: “Using Mode of Action in Assessing the Relevance of Animal 

Tumors to Humans” 

 September 11-12 HS: workshop on “Peroxisome Proliferation Case Study Working Group” 

International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) 

 August 15 ES & other CPSC staff: task group on screening tests/performance 

measures of mattresses-open flame ignition/discussion of concepts for 

implementing possible performance requirements for mattresses 

Intertek Testing Services

 August 20 ES: electrical safety in general 

Mosaic Industries 

 July 8 ES: results from CO alarm testing 
C-10 

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 

 October 11 ES: various issues regarding housing safety 

 January 25 ES: home safety issues 

 June 7 ES: construction codes and standards issues 

 September 12 ES: electrical code activities 

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center 

 June 20 ES: electrical wiring 

National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) 

 October 30 EP: CPSC’s procedures for estimating product-specific fire losses 

 March 4 EP: CPSC’s procedures for estimating product-specific fire losses 

 July 11-13 ES: conference on fire safety 

National Automatic Merchandising Association 

 August 21 ES: electric vending machine 

National Electric Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 

 November 13 ES: light bulb technology 

National Electrical Safety Foundation (NESF) 

 November 10 ES: electrical safety for consumers 

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 

 May 20-22 ES: electrical and fire safety matters in general 

 September 25-27 ES: electrical safety 

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 

 January 4 ES & other CPSC staff: task group on screening tests/performance 

measures of mattress open flame ignition/discussion of the status of NIST 

research on mattress flammability 

 April 26 ES & other CPSC staff: contract research to develop mattress 

flammability test method 

 May 7 ES: progress on the Smoke Alarm Research Project 

 June 5 ES: thread technologies applicable to mattresses 

 June 19 EC & other CPSC staff: alternate smoldering sources for flammability 

standards 

 August 28-29 ES & other CPSC staff: contract research to develop a mattress 

flammability test method 
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National SAFE KIDS Campaign 

 July 22 EXHR& ES: pool and spa entrapment issues and avoidance strategies 

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) 

 April 4 EXC: compliance activities involving outdoor power equipment 

Outside Interested Parties 

 December 10 EXC & other CPSC staff: a roundtable discussion with industry and 

consumer groups on using electronic data to make recalls more effective. 

Industry provided a report, among others things, research done on 

releasing credit card numbers to identify purchasers of recalled consumer 

products 

PACE, Inc. 

 July 31 ES: electric wiring circuit protection in homes 

Polyurethane Foam Association 

 May 8 ES & EC: speech on CPSC activities on mattresses and bedding and 

upholstered furniture 

Safety 1st

 October 30 ES, EXHR & OGC: a new proprietary design of a bath seat 

Sleep Products Safety Council (SPSC) 

 April 26 ES & other CPSC staff: contract research to develop mattress 

flammability test method 

 May 15 ES: industry briefing on mattresses and bedding fires 

 August 28-29 ES & other CPSC staff: contract research to develop mattress 

flammability test method 

Society of Toxicology 

 March 20 HS: asbestos in products 

Technical Advisory Group (TAG) 

 September 25 ES: carbon monoxide-related safety proposals for gas-fired central 

furnaces 
C-12 

Telaire 

 March 14 ES: design, operation, and costs of infrared sensors under development 

with potential application to gas appliance flue passage ways 

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) 

 October 9 ES & other CPSC staff: fire indicator testing methodologies and 

application 

 November 27 ES: countertop appliance safety requirements 

 November 28 ES: concerns with centrifugal juicers 

 January 15 ES & other CPSC staff: UL’s work on flammability testing of mattresses 

 February 6 ES: table saw guarding requirements 

 February 20 EXPA: ways to share information and cooperate in announcing recalls 

 April 10 CPSC technical staff: to review various product topics involving UL 

standards 

 April 17-18 LS: UL STP-67 for Panelboards 

 April 25 ES: safety requirements for incandescent torchiere lamps 

 May 2 ES: flammability of polymeric enclosures 

 May 8-9 ES: items related to UL fire safety activities 

 May 9 ES: presentation of the UL certification process 

 May 9-10 ES: safety standards for gas-fired appliances 

 June 25 EXHR & ES: playground safety action forum 

 June 27 ES: microwave cooking appliances 

 July 24-25 ES: portable computer supply recalls 

 August 14 ES & LS: clothes dryers 

 September 4 ES: thermoplastic enclosures of hair dryers 

 September 24 ES: switches of hair dryers 

University of Maryland 

 October 9 ES & other CPSC staff: fire indicator testing methodologies and 

application 

Ventex 

 August 14 ES: barrier technologies applicable mattresses 

Verhalen & Associates 

 October 24 EXPE & other CPSC staff: the history of CPSC program to reduce 

electrocution deaths from consumer products 

Washington Textile Roundtable 

 November 27 EC: CPSC activities on upholstered furniture 
C-13 

Zoltek Corporation 

 October 25 ES & other CPSC staff: company’s PYRON fiber and application for 

improving fire resistance of various products 
APPENDIX D: Log and Status of Petitions 

and Applications 
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 Log and Status of Petitions and Applications

 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. The commission receives and acts 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). 

 The commission addresses all petitions as responsively and expeditiously as possible. 

 The status of each petition under consideration during Fiscal Year 2002 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, 2002 

 Consumer Product Safety Act

CP 00-1 J. W. MacKay Requests performance requirements Denied 3/6/02 

 for non-wood baseball bats 

CP 01-1 Consumer Requests rule requiring product registration Decision Pending 

 Federation of 

 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 Decision Pending 

 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 

 

 Federal Hazardous Substances Act

HP 93-1 New York City Requests rule establishing requirements Denied 5 remaining 

 Dept. of for backyard play sets requests 3/15/02 

 Consumer Affairs 

 

HP 99-1 National Environ- Requests ban polyvinyl chloride Decision Pending 

 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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Number Petitioner Summary of Petition September 30, 2002 

Federal Hazardous Substances Act cont’d 

HP 00-4 Consumer Requests ban of baby bath seats Decision Pending 

 Federation of 

 America et. al 

HP 01-1 The Children’s Requests regulation of bicycle handlebars Decision Pending 

 Hospital of Philadelphia 

HP 01-2 Centuri Corporation Requests exemption from banned hazardous Granted/Denied in 

 substances for toy rocket propellant devices Part 11/01/01 

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 for Decision Pending 

 Consumer use by children under 16 years old and 

 Federation of to provide refunds for consumers 

 America 

 

Flammable Fabrics Act 

FP 93-1 National Association Requests issuance of safety Denied 4/10/02 

 of State Fire standard for upholstered 

 Marshals furniture 

 

 

FP 99-1 National Association Requests flammability Denied 4/4/02 

 of State Fire warning label for polyurethane 

 Marshals foam in upholstered furniture 

FP 00-1 thru The Children’s Requests issuance of performance Granted FP 00-1 & 

FP 00-4 Coalition for Fire- standards, labeling, and identification FP 00-2 10/2/01 

 Safe Mattresses tags for mattresses Denied FP 00-3 & 

 FP 00-4 10/2/01 

 

 

 
APPENDIX E: Voluntary Standards 

Activities 
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Voluntary Standards Activities 

 Eighteen new or revised voluntary consumer product safety standards, for which the 

CPSC staff provided technical support, received final approval in FY 2002: baby bouncers, baby 

gates, bassinets and cradles, candle glass containers, carriers (infant hand-held), escalators, 

exercise equipment (two treadmill standards), fire ladders (portable), garage door/gate operators, 

helmets (bicycle), play yards, pool alarms, scooters (non-powered), sprinklers (two fire 

residential standards), strollers, and gas water heaters. 

 In total, the staff provided technical support to the development of 64 voluntary safety 

standards, each of which is addressed in the information that follows. Nearly all of these 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 2002 

VOLUNTARY STANDARDS PROJECTS 

1. All-Terrain Vehicles 

2. Baby Bouncers 

3. Baby Gates 

4. Baby Swings 

5. Baby Walkers 

6. Bassinets and Cradles 

7. Bath Seats 

8. Bed Rails 

9. Bicycles 

10. Candles 

11. Carriers, Infant Hand-Held 

12. Carriers, Soft 

13. Changing Tables, Diaper 

14. Child-Resistant Packaging 

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

16. Circuit Interrupters, Ground-Fault 

(GFCIs) 

17. Clothes Dryers 

18. Cribs 

19. Escalators 

20. Exercise Equipment (Treadmills) 

21. Fans, Portable Electric 

22. Fire Ladders 

23. Furnaces, Gas Central 

24. Garage Doors 

25. Garage Door/Gate Operators 

26. Garden Appliances 

27. Gun Locks 

28. Hair Dryers 

29. Heaters, Fixed Room 

30. Heaters, Portable Propane 

31. Heaters, Vented Gas Room 

32. Helmets, Bicycle 

33. High Chairs 

34. Infant Bedding and Accessories 

35. Lamps, Portable Electric 

36. Lights, Flexible 

37. Multi-Use Juvenile Products 

38. Nail Guns 

39. National Electrical Code 

40. Playground Equipment, Aquatic 

41. Playground Equipment (< 2 Years Old) 

42. Playground Equipment, Home 

43. Playground Equipment, Public 

44. Playground Equipment , Soft Contained 

45. Playground Surfacing 

46. Play Yards 

47. Pool Alarms 

48. Pool Vacuum Release Devices 

49. Ranges and Ovens (Fire) 

50. Restraints, Juvenile Products 

51. Saws, Chain 

52. Saws, Table 

53. Scooters, Non-Powered 

54. Smoke Alarms 

55. Sprinklers, Fire 

56. Strollers 

57. Table Top Cooking Appliances 

58. Tools, Engine Driven 

59. Tools, Power 

60. Toy Safety 

61. Toys, Battery-Operated Ride-On 

62. Trampolines 

63. TV Sets/TV Carts 

64. Water Heaters 
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Description of CPSC FY 2002 Voluntary Standards Activities 

1. All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) 

Purpose - To revise the ANSI Standard for Four-Wheel All-Terrain Vehicles 

(ANSI/SVIA 1-2001 to update and improve its requirements in accordance with current model 

ATVs. 

 Highlights – Prior to the CPSC staff making recommendations for changes in the 

voluntary standard, field testing of youth-sized ATVs was conducted by CPSC staff. The results 

of the testing showed that parts of the voluntary standard need to be revised to reflect the design 

and operating characteristics of current model ATVs. 

2. Baby Bouncers 

Purpose – To develop a new ASTM safety standard for baby bouncers.

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

Seats (ASTM F2167-01) was approved on 12/10/01 and published in 1/02. The standard was 

developed by the ASTM F15.21 Subcommittee on Infant Carriers, Bouncers and Baby Swings 

and included performance requirements for slip resistance, stability, structural integrity, and 

warning labels. 

3. Baby Gates 

 Purpose - To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Expansion 

Gates and Expandable Enclosures (ASTM F1004). 

Highlights - A revised ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Expansion 

Gates and Expandable Enclosures (ASTM F1004-02) was approved on 7/10/02. The revision 

included a dimension change to the small torso template, testing requirements for foot-actuated 

gates, and a requirement to include information on retail packaging concerning limitations of 

products. 

4. Baby Swings

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

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

 Highlights – As the ASTM F15.21 Subcommittee on Infant Carriers, Bouncers and Baby 

Swings considered possible revisions to the ASTM baby (infant) swing standard, the CPSC staff 

provided technical assistance on issues relating to battery leakage and child restraints. 
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5. Baby Walkers

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

Walkers (ASTM F977-00).

Highlights - In preparation for a revision to the ASTM standard, the CPSC staff worked 

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

Centers to address issues related to cleaning and durability of friction strips. 

6. Bassinets and Cradles 

Purpose - To develop a new ASTM safety standard for bassinets and cradles.

Highlights - A new ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Bassinets and Cradles 

(ASTM F2194-02) was approved on 6/10/02. This standard was developed by the ASTM F15.18 

Subcommittee on Cribs, Toddler Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles, and Changing Tables. 

The safety standard included test provisions for structural integrity, stability, mattress fit, and 

opening sizes. These test provisions were designed to prevent collapse, tipover, suffocation, and 

entrapment hazards. 

7. 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 - In 10/01, the ASTM F15.20 Subcommittee on Bath Seats voted to send a 

draft performance standard to ballot. Several negative ballots were received which were 

subsequently reviewed at the 5/02 and 9/02 subcommittee meetings. 

8. Bed Rails 

 Purpose – To develop a new ASTM safety standard for portable bed rails in order to 

eliminate or significantly reduce the risk of suffocation and strangulation resulting from head 

entrapment. 

Highlights – In 10/01, the F15.11 Subcommittee on Bed Rails voted to send a draft 

performance standard to ballot. Several negative votes were received and reviewed at the 5/02 

and 9/02 Subcommittee meetings. A task group was established at the 5/02 subcommittee 

meeting to perform round robin testing of bed rails using the proposed standard. Subsequent 

testing helped refine some of the draft standard's test procedures and performance requirements. 
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9. Bicycles 

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

components, as appropriate. 

Highlights – The CPSC staff provided injury data associated with bicycle handlebars and 

handlebar ends to the ASTM F08.10 Bicycle Subcommittee that was considering changes in the 

safety standards. 

10. 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 Standard Specification for Annealed Soda-Lime-Silicate 

Glass Containers that are Produced for Use as Candle Containers (ASTMF2179-02) was 

approved on 5/10/02. Safety provisions of the standard focused on minimizing the breakage of 

glass candle containers. The CPSC staff continued technical support including injury data 

analysis for the ASTM F15.45 Candles and Candle Products Subcommittee. The Subcommittee's 

Fire Safety Task Group drafted a Provisional Fire Safety Specification for Candles that 

addressed several performance characteristics including secondary wicking, stability, flame 

height, and end of useful life. 

11. Carriers, Infant Hand-Held 

 Purpose – To revise the ASTM safety standard for hand-held infant carriers. 

 Highlights – A revised ASTM Standard Safety Performance Specification for HandHeld Carriers (ASTM F2050-01) was approved on 10/10/01 and published in 1/02. The revised 

standard was developed by the ASTM F15.21 Infant Carriers, Bouncers and Baby Swings 

Subcommittee. The revised standard clarified the standard's scope, added preconditioning and 

testing for exposed coil springs, required shoulder and crotch restraints on carriers that are not 

for use in motor vehicles, and clarified the test procedure for handle integrity. 

12. Carriers, Soft 

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

 Highlights – A safety standard for soft infant carriers was drafted by the ASTM F15.21 

Subcommittee on Infant Carriers, Bouncers, and Baby Swings. The proposed standard included 

requirements for occupant retention, structural integrity, and warning information. The draft 

standard was balloted at the subcommittee level in 8/02. 
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13. Changing Tables, Diaper 

Purpose – To develop a new ASTM safety standard for Baby Changing Tables for 

Domestic Use. 

 Highlights – An ASTM Consumer Product Safety Specification for Baby Changing 

Tables for Domestic Use was drafted by the ASTM F15.18 Subcommittee on Cribs, Toddler 

Beds, Play Yards, Bassinets, Cradles, and Changing Tables. During the reporting period, the 

subcommittee met on 10/1/01 and 5/20/02 to discuss entrapment performance testing and threeand four-sided barriers to prevent falls. At the close of the reporting period, the draft standard 

contained performance requirements for collapse, tipover, falls, and entrapment. 

14. Child-Resistant Packaging 

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

packaging (CRP). 

Highlights – The ASTM Classification of Child-Resistant Packages (ASTM D3475-00)

standard was being revised in FY 2002 to include new packaging designs. The CPSC staff 

continued participation in the ASTM D10.31 Child-Resistant Closures Subcommittee. The 

CPSC staff also provided technical assistance to the ASTM F15.10 Subcommittee that was 

working to provide child-resistant packaging safety provisions to safety standards for portable 

fuel containers such as gasoline cans.

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

Purpose – To improve 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 participated on the UL Standard Technical Panel (STP) for 

UL 1699 that was developing: (1) requirements for AFCIs and (2) test instruments for electrical 

inspection and troubleshooting of AFCIs. 

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

 Purpose – To improve the reliability of GFCIs to make them more resistant to corrosion, 

electrical surges, and improper installation; to revise the Standard for Safety for Ground-Fault 

Circuit-Interrupters (UL943), as appropriate. 

Highlights – The CPSC staff advocated revising the UL standard to address corrosion, 

electrical surges, and improper installation. Although UL did not revise the standard, 

nevertheless, it did adopt significant new GFCI product certification requirements addressing 

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17. 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 conducted a test program to evaluate electric clothes dryers 

and to determine the conditions resulting in lint ignition. The results of this testing provided a 

basis for recommendations for changes to the voluntary standards. 

18. 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 – At the 5/02 meeting of the ASTM F15.18 Subcommittee, the CPSC staff 

briefed the subcommittee with regard to the CPSC staff's on-going investigation of injuries 

associated with the full size crib hardware. In 9/02, the CPSC staff provided the ASTM 

subcommittee chairman with a completed hazard analysis and formally requested that the 

subcommittee address these hardware hazards. The CPSC staff recommended that a task group 

be formed to review the report and propose revisions to the ASTM F1169 safety standard. 

19. Escalators 

 Purpose – To revise two escalator standards: (1) the American Society of Mechanical 

Engineers (ASME) Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ANSI/ASME A17.1) and (2) the 

ANSI/ASME Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators (ANSI/ASME A17.3). 

 Highlights – The revised ASME Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ANSI/ASME 

A17.1) became effective on 3/23/02. This revision required that new escalators meet more 

demanding escalator skirt safety requirements. The revised ANSI/ASME Safety Code for 

Existing Elevators and Escalators (ANSI/ASME A17.3) was approved on 3/12/02. It allowed a 

somewhat larger gap between the escalator skirt and the escalator steps, but also required a skirtmounted deflection device such as brush strips if the gap is larger than the maximum gap 

allowed for new escalators. 

20. Exercise Equipment (Treadmills) 

 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 F2115-02). 
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 Highlights – The revision to the ASTM Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Design 

and Performance Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills (ASTM F2106-02) was approved on 

5/10/02. This revision clarified angular measurement criteria. The revision of the ASTM 

Standard Specification for Motorized Treadmills (ASTM F2115-02) was approved on 7/10/02. 

This revision added a safety provision related to a clearance area for the treadmill in reference to 

the handrail.

21. 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 – In preparation for making recommended revisions to the safety standard, 

CPSC staff completed an evaluation of portable electric fans. In a summary report of the work, 

the CPSC staff concluded that new provisions for the voluntary standard are needed to reduce 

electrical hazards caused by mechanical damage to power supply cords and the cord that attaches 

the fan base to the motor. On 3/12/02, the CPSC staff sent UL recommended standard revisions 

that address the potential fire and shock hazards associated with the cords. 

22. Fire Ladders 

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

Ladders for Residential Use (ASTM PS 117-99) standard. 

 Highlights – A new ASTM Standard Specification for Portable Escape Ladders for 

Residential Use (ASTM F2175-02) was approved on 4/10/02. This standard underwent the full 

ASTM consensus development process and changed the provisional 2-year duration standard to 

a full 5-year term standard. 

23. Furnaces, Gas Central 

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 

carbon monoxide (CO) and (2) shutdown the furnace in response to excessive CO levels. 

Highlights – CPSC staff tested two gas sensor technologies integrated into a highefficiency gas furnace. The results demonstrated the feasibility of sensor technology: (1) to 

detect elevated concentrations of CO within a furnace, (2) to send a signal to the furnace control 

system, and (3) to shut down the furnace in response. These technologies would likely be 

necessary to implement CPSC staff's recommendations for revisions to the voluntary standard. 

The CPSC staff provided test results to the ANSI Z21.47 Central Furnace Subcommittee (SC), 

which viewed the use of CO sensor technology as having potentially broader application than 

just for central furnaces. The SC voted to have the CPSC proposal addressed by the parent ANSI 
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Z21/83 Committee. The committee established an ad hoc working group to evaluate the efficacy 

of using CO sensor technology to prevent excessive CO production in a wide range of vented gas 

appliances including central furnaces. 

24. 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 – A revision to the standard was approved just prior to the beginning of the 

reporting period. No CPSC staff recommendations were made for further revision to the standard 

during FY 2002 due to the limited time the revised standard was in effect. The CPSC staff held 

membership on the ANSI canvass group maintaining the standard and monitored the efficacy of 

the standard. 

25. Garage Door/Gate Operators 

 Purpose – To develop a new ANSI national consensus safety standard which addresses 

safety hazards associated with garage door/gate operators and is based on the UL Door, Drapery,

Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems (UL 325) standard. 

 Highlights – The ANSI/UL Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and 

Systems (ANSI/UL 325-02) standard was approved on 5/17/02.The standard was based on the UL 

325 standard but also included a new provision so that the gates can be disconnected safely from 

the motor to enable manual operation. This would be important in situations such as power 

outages. In addition, this standard successfully completed the ANSI national consensus review 

and approval process. The CPSC staff participated on the Standard Technical Panel that 

considered revisions to the standard and worked with the STP to address the risk of injury to 

persons crawling under a stopped, partially open garage door. 

26. Garden Appliances 

 Purpose - To develop voluntary safety standards to eliminate or significantly reduce the 

risk of shock/electrocution associated with garden appliances. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff reviewed injury incidents to identify the hazard patterns 

associated with shock/electrocution from garden appliances. There was insufficient information 

to determine the detailed cause or circumstances associated with the incidents. 

27. Gun Locks 
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Purpose - To develop an ASTM safety standard for cable and trigger gun locks. 

 Highlights –The ASTM F15.53 Subcommittee (SC) on Non-Integral Firearm Locking 

Devices 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. On 4/23/02, the SC met and continued discussions on test fixtures and requirements 

for tests applicable to the various proposed safety requirements for gun locks. The SC reviewed 

draft CPSC staff test parameters to determine the need to revise the proposed gun lock tests for 

cable cutting and high speed impact tests of gun locks. Task groups worked on defining 

provisions for test procedures. 

28. 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 – In 10/01, the CPSC staff participated on a UL Standard Technical Panel, 

which discussed CPSC staff concerns regarding injuries associated with hair dryers. As a result 

of the meeting, working groups were established to formulate new requirements for cord entry 

flexing and strain tests at the appliance, more stringent performance requirements for the slide 

switches, and enclosure ignition and flammability properties. The CPSC staff provided technical 

support to all three working groups. 

29. 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 issued a report on fixed electric heaters that contained 

recommended changes to the UL Electric Baseboard Heating Equipment (UL 1042) and the UL 

Fixed and Location-Dedicated Electric Room Heaters (UL 2021) safety standards. The CPSC 

staff met with representatives of UL to review recommended standard changes and requested 

that the changes be included on the agenda for a future meeting of UL Standard Technical Panel 

1042. 

30. Heaters, Portable Propane 

 Purpose – To revise the ANSI Portable Type Gas Camp Heaters (ANSI Z21.63) safety 

standard to eliminate or significantly reduce the hazards associated with these products. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff tested various types of portable propane heaters currently 

available on the market. None of the heaters tested were certified to the ANSI Z21.63 standard 
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and only the heaters equipped with an oxygen depletion sensor complied with the combustion 

requirements in the standard. Although the combustion requirements in the standard were 

sufficient, the scope of the standard did not necessarily cover all of the small portable propane

radiant heaters currently on the market. Therefore, the CPSC staff recommended that the upper 

limit on the energy-input rate of the heaters covered by the standard be removed and that the 

standard be limited to heaters that use up to a 1-pound bottle of propane gas. In addition, the 

CPSC staff also recommended that the standard apply to products that are to be used as both a 

heater and a cooker. 

31. Heaters, Vented Gas Room 

 Purpose – To revise the ANSI vented gas room heaters voluntary safety standards in 

order to improve fire safety related to vent connections. The relevant ANSI safety standards are: 

(1) Vented Gas Fireplaces (ANSI Z21.50), (2) Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliances 

(ANSI Z21.86), and (3) Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters (ANSI Z21.88). 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff continued working with the ANSI Z21 vented heater 

subcommittee to add mechanical integrity requirements to the venting systems safety standards. 

The subcommittee agreed that new mechanical integrity safety requirements in the venting 

systems standards should be effective on 11/1/03. 

32. Helmets, Bicycle 

 Purpose – To revise the ASTM bicycle helmet standard to reduce the risk of serious 

head injury while bicycling. 

 Highlights – A revised ASTM Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures 

Used in Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear (ASTM F1446-01a) 

was approved on 12/10/01. This revision of the standard clarified safety provisions . 

33. 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 submitted several voluntary standards proposals for child 

restraint systems on high chairs in 2/02. The proposals were derived from hazard patterns 

involving restraint failures identified from CPSC data and findings of a prior CPSC-contracted 

study on restraints. The proposals addressed tray disengagement, leg hole openings on passive 

crotch restraints, and performance tests for occupant retention. The CPSC staff presented the 

voluntary standard proposals at the 5/02 ASTM F15.16 Subcommittee meeting. The 

subcommittee formed task groups to address the safety issues. 
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34. 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 other soft bedding issues. 

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

on Infant Bedding drafted procedures to test the performance of fitted crib sheets. Participating 

labs began round robin testing. To address suffocation hazards, a subcommittee task group 

proposed a warning label with a recommendation that a baby be 12 or more months of age for 

use of quilts and comforters. The task group decided to pursue warning labels on products, such 

as play yards and strollers that are likely to be used with the infant bedding, rather than label the 

infant bedding. 

35. 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 proposed changes to the voluntary safety standard for 

incandescent torchiere lamps on 10/4/01. UL set up a working group that met on 4/25/02 to 

develop performance requirements. The Standard Technical Panel members approved the 

proposed "abnormal test" requirements, which will become effective on 4/10/04. 

36. Lights, Flexible 

Purpose – To develop a new UL Flexible Lighting (UL 2388) standard to eliminate or 

significantly reduce associated fire hazards. 

Highlights – CPSC staff reviewed and commented on the drafts of the proposed UL 2388 

standard. The CPSC staff also studied incidents associated with flexible lights to determine if the 

proposed standard would address foreseeable use or misuse. 

37. Multi-Use Juvenile Products 

Purpose – To revise existent voluntary standards or develop a new standard, as 

warranted, to improve the safety of multi-use juvenile products. 

 Highlights – The staff reviewed reported injury incidents to identify hazard patterns 

associated with the use of multi-use juvenile products. The data search revealed multi-use 
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stroller incidents with inadvertent detachment of the infant carrier from the stroller. An 

engineering and human factors assessment of multi-use products, including multi-use strollers, 

was performed. CPSC staff notified the ASTM F15.17 Subcommittee that the Standard 

Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Carriages and Strollers (ASTM F 833) should 

be revised to include performance requirements for multi-use strollers to prevent the infant 

carrier detaching or flipping while it is attached to the stroller. 

38. Nail Guns 

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

mechanisms on nail guns, as appropriate. 

 Highlights – A CPSC staff evaluation of several nail gun models and a hazard analysis of 

nail gun injuries were completed. Courtesy copies of both reports were forwarded to the 

International Staple, Nail, and Tool Association (ISANTA). This information was necessary 

prior to making specific standard change recommendations. 

39. 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 prepared eight new proposals for submission to the NEC 

sponsor, the National Fire Protection Association. These proposals will be acted on during the 

code cycle leading up to the next edition (2005) of the NEC. The CPSC staff proposals called for 

widespread utilization of ground-fault circuit-interrupters (GFCIs) throughout homes and public 

places. The proposals also included new requirements for introducing arc-fault circuitinterrupters (AFCIs) into older homes in order to reduce the risk of fire caused by some electrical 

arcing conditions. 

40. Playground Equipment, Aquatic 

 Purpose – To develop a new ASTM safety and performance standard for various types 

of aquatic play equipment intended for public use in aquatic facilities. 

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

and ASTM F24 Committee harmonization task group) compiled information and developed a 

proposed new safety provision for the F15.29 Subcommittee on Playground Equipment for 

Public Use to review as the basis for a possible new safety standard. 

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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 - CPSC staff joined working groups within the ASTM F15.44 Subcommittee 

on Play Equipment for Children under Two that continued development of safety provisions for

indoor and outdoor play equipment intend for use by children under 2 years of age. 

42. Playground Equipment, Home 

Purpose – To revise the ASTM Standard Consensus Safety Performance Specification 

for Home Playground Equipment (ASTM F1148) to improve its safety provisions. 

Highlights - CPSC staff joined the ASTM F15.09 Home Playground Subcommittee that 

reviewed a new safety provision to address stability and restraint performance for “tot swings.” 

Work on refining the toddler swing stability test continued. 

43. Playground Equipment, Public 

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

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

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

Subcommittee on Playground Equipment for Public Use. The subcommittee continued to work 

on safety provisions for “stepping stones” equipment and on a test method to address 

entanglement risks. 

44. Playground Equipment, Soft Contained 

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

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

 Highlights – The CPSC staff worked with the ASTM F15.36 Subcommittee on SoftContained Play Systems 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.

45. Playground Surfacing 

 Purpose – To 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 – The ASTM F08.63 Playground Systems Subcommittee continued to 

evaluate the current impact attenuation test method to determine if improvements could be made 
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to increase the precision of the measurement methodology. At the Subcommittee meeting in 

11/01, the analysis of inter-laboratory tests of two unitary materials proposed by the CPSC staff 

was presented. In 5/02, an ASTM task group with CPSC staff representation commenced 

drafting a revision to the ASTM F1292 safety standard. A draft revision dated 9/02 was sent to

subcommittee members for review and approval. 

46. Play Yards 

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

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

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

F406-02) was approved on 4/10/02. The standard contained test procedures for both rigid and 

mesh types of products. These new provisions addressed collapse, entanglement, suffocation, 

and entrapment hazards. 

47. 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). 

 Highlights – A new ASTM Standard Specification for Pool Alarms (ASTM F2208-02) 

was approved on 9/10/02. This standard underwent the full ASTM consensus process and has a 

5-year duration. 

48. Pool Vacuum Release Devices 

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

release devices intended to protect against drowning incidents related to body suction 

entrapment. 

 Highlights – The ASTM F15.51 Subcommittee on Safety Vacuum Release Systems 

developed and balloted several versions of a fast track ASTM provisional safety standard. At the 

end of the reporting period, a draft provisional standard approached final approval. 

49. Ranges & Ovens (Fire) 

Purpose – To revise the industry voluntary standards for gas and electric ranges to 

address cooktop cooking fires, UL 858 household electric ranges and ANSI 221.1 gas ranges. 

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

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

technologies that could be used to measure pan temperatures on ceramic glass electric cooktops. 
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The results of the study were published in a 2/02 report entitled, "An Evaluation of Sensor and 

Control Technologies to Address Cooking Fires on Glass Ceramic Cooktops.” The study 

indicated that there were promising technologies that warranted further consideration. In 9/02, 

CPSC initiated a contract to conduct a follow-on study to test prospective technologies for 

ceramic glass cooktops. Recommendations for revisions to voluntary safety standards will follow 

the results of these studies, as appropriate. 

50. Restraints, Juvenile Products 

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

(ASTM F 404-99a) and the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for 

Carriages and Strollers (F 833-01) in order to improve the effectiveness of child restraint safety 

systems. 

 Highlights – The CPSC staff completed a report on child restraint systems on high chairs 

and strollers in 2/02. The report made proposals to address fall and entrapment hazards 

associated with high chair tray disengagement, several kinds of high chair and stroller restraints, 

stroller leg-hole openings, and five-point harnesses. The CPSC staff presented its voluntary 

standards proposals to industry and other interested parties at a 3/02 meeting. The ASTM High 

Chair and Stroller Subcommittees discussed these proposals at a 5/02 meeting. Task groups were 

formed to address remaining issues. 

51. 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 continued to monitor possible revisions to the standard by 

serving on the ANSI B175.1 Chain Saw Subcommittee and the ANSI B175 Committee. 

Attention was focused on the five-year review of the standard. Topics to be included in the 5-

year review included top-handle chain saws and improved provisions for replacement “low 

kickback” saw chains. 

52. 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 – In 11/01 and 2/02, the CPSC staff attended UL working group meetings to 

discuss possible revisions of safety requirements for blade guards. A Standard Technical Panel 

meeting was scheduled to review the working group’s findings. 

53. Scooters, Non-Powered 
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 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 Provisional Standard Consumer Safety Specification for 

Non-Powered Scooters (PS 130-01) was approved on 11/28/01. The standard provided 

performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to minimize the risks 

associated with non-powered scooters.

54. Smoke Alarms 

 Purpose – To revise the UL Single and Multi-Station Smoke Alarms (UL 217) safety 

standard in order to improve the alarm response to residential fires and avoid nuisance alarms, as 

warranted. 

 Highlights – Prior to recommending revisions to the safety standard, the National 

Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) completed full scale testing in one- and two-story 

homes. The full-scale tests characterized the test environments and collected data on carbon 

monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), oxygen (O2) and, hydrogen cyanide (HCN) levels, and on 

smoke obscuration, temperature, humidity, and smoke particle size and concentration. Tests for 

nuisance activation of smoke alarms were also completed. The results of these tests will help 

form the basis for possible revisions to the UL standard.

55. Sprinklers, Fire 

 Purpose – To revise NFPA, and ANSI/UL fire sprinkler safety and installation standards 

to make them more effective in preventing fire deaths. 

 Highlights – The NFPA Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and 

Two-Dwelling and Manufactured Homes (NFPA 13D-2002) was approved on 8/8/02. The NFPA 

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and 

including Four Stories in Height (NFPA 13R-2002) also was approved on 8/8/02. The CPSC 

staff participated on the NFPA 25 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Committee that 

completed these standards. CPSC staff also participated on the Standards Technical Panel that 

proposed revisions to the following UL safety standards: (1) Automatic Sprinklers for FireProtection Service (UL 199), (2) Residential Sprinklers for Fire-Protection Service (UL 1626), 

(3) Early Suppression Fast-Response Sprinklers (UL 1767), (4) Heat Responsive Links for Fire 

Protection Service (UL 33), and (5) Spray Nozzles for Fire Protection Service (UL 2351). Tests 

to address leakage, glass bulb integrity, increasing sample testing, and dezincification 

requirements were updated in these safety standards. At the request of the CPSC staff, UL also 

proposed that effective 1/03 it will stop listing sprinklers that contain O-rings in dynamic seal 

applications. 

56. Strollers 
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 Purpose – To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Carriages 

and Strollers (ASTM F833) to improve its safety provisions. 

 Highlights – A revised ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Carriages 

and Strollers (ASTM F833-01) was approved on 11/10/01 and published in 12/01. The revised 

standard clarified the dimensional requirements that address finger and toe entrapment in 

accessible holes and slots of strollers. The CPSC staff continued working with the ASTM F15.17 

Subcommittee on safety issues related to stroller collapse, restraint systems for strollers, and the 

inclusion of provisions for jogging strollers. 

57. Table Top Cooking Appliances 

 Purpose – To develop a new or revised voluntary safety standard to address the hazard 

of overheated butane fuel cans, if appropriate. 

 Highlights – During the reporting period, the CPSC staff continued development of a 

report on tests of butane fuel cans operating under normal and extreme use conditions. Based on 

the test results, the staff planned to make recommendations relating to voluntary safety 

standards. 

58. 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 - Prior to recommending revisions to the standard, the CPSC staff focused 

on the development of prototype engine interlock devices that could shut down a generator's 

engine when an unsafe level of exhaust carbon monoxide is detected in the room where the 

generator is operating. 

59. Tools, Power 

Purpose – To revise existing safety standards or create new ones which will eliminate or 

significantly reduce shock and electrocution injuries associated with power tools. 

 Highlights –Prior to making any recommendations with regard to voluntary safety 

standards, the CPSC staff reviewed reported incidents to identify the hazard patterns associated 

with shock/electrocution from power tools. There was insufficient information to definitively 

determine the cause or circumstances associated with the incidents or to make recommendations 

for standard revisions. The data revealed that the majority of the incidents occurred with older 

tools. 
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60. Toy Safety 

Purpose – To revise the ASTM Consumer Safety Specification on Toy Safety (ASTM 

F963) in order to reduce injuries associated with toys.

 Highlights – The CPSC staff provided technical assistance to revise a number of the 

safety provisions of the ASTM F963 standard. By the end of the reporting period, the draft 

revised toy standard neared completion. The CPSC staff activities related to new safety 

provisions for battery-operated ride-on toys are shown below. 

61. Toys, Battery-Operated Ride-On 

 Purpose – To revise the ASTM Consumer Safety Specification on Toy Safety (ASTM 

F963) to include safety requirements for battery-powered ride-on (BPRO) toys. 

 Highlights –The CPSC staff worked with the ASTM F15.22 Subcommittee to add safety 

provisions for BPRO toys to the ASTM F963 toy standard. These provisions addressed hazards 

involving fires due to overheating components and conditions resulting in run-away toys. At the 

end of the reporting period. 

62. Trampolines 

 Purpose – To 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 – The CPSC staff continued to work with subcommittee members on the 

impact attenuation performance of frame padding and on other requirements for padding 

retention. No new provisions on frame padding were readied for ballot during this reporting 

period. Instead, the subcommittee concentrated on the development of a standard for trampoline 

enclosures. The CPSC staff provided suggestions to strengthen the testing requirements in a 

proposed revision to the standard. In 9/02, a draft standard was sent to concurrent ASTM 

subcommittee and committee ballot. 

63. TV Sets/TV Carts 

 Purpose – To issue a new edition of the UL Household Commercial and ProfessionalUse Carts and Stands for Use with Audi/Video Equipment (ANSI/UL 1678) safety standard, 

including requirements to address the hazard presented by unstable television receivers and 

television carts. 

Highlights – The Fourth Edition of the UL Household Commercial and Professional-Use 

Carts and Stands for Use with Audi/Video Equipment (ANSI/UL 1678-2001) safety standard was 
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issued on 12/21/01. 

64. 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 Z21.10.1- 2001/CSA 4.1-2001) 

safety standard, which included flammable vapor ignition resistance provisions and added new 

provisions on the use of corrugated venting material for direct vent systems, was approved on 

12/20/01. The draft 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) 

standard was nearing final ANSI approval at the end of the reporting period. This draft revised 

standard's goal was to eliminate possible lint trapping and creation of a carbon monoxide hazard. 
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 2002. 

 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 

10/23/2001 Strobing Thunder 

King 25 

BP2825 

Pyrotechnic Materials 

Overload 

16 CFR 1500.17 

Flying Phoenix Corp. 

Araphoe, WY 82501 

10/23/2001 Contact Adhesive 

MO-70 

Extremely Flammable 

Adhesives Labeling 

16 CFR 1500.133 

Kole Imports 

Carson, CA 90745 

10/23/2001 Children's Pajama Sleepwear Flammability 

Failure 

16 CFR 1615/16 

Teresa Segadelli Dba August 

Moon 

Tucson, AZ 85718 

10/23/2001 Lighter 

TB 100B 

Lighter Reporting 

16 CFR 1210.17(b) 

Vertrees, Ron 

Denver, CO 80239 

10/23/2001 Heart Cut-Out 

Lighter 

TB 197 

Lighter Reporting 

16 CFR 1210.17(b) 

Vertrees, Ron 

Denver, CO 80239 

10/23/2001 Hongda Smoking Set Lighter Reporting 

16 CFR 1210.17(b) 

Vertrees, Ron 

Denver, CO 80239 

10/23/2001 Lipstick Lighter 

TB 78 

Lighter Reporting 

16 CFR 1210.17(b) 

Vertrees, Ron 

Denver, CO 80239 

10/23/2001 Missile Lighter 

TB 203 

Lighter Reporting 

16 CFR 1210.17(b) 

Vertrees, Ron 

Denver, CO 80239 

10/23/2001 Nude Woman 

W/Lights 

TB 190 

Lighter Reporting 

16 CFR 1210.17(b) 

Vertrees, Ron 

Denver, CO 80239 

10/23/2001 Penguin Lighter 

TB 178 

Lighter Reporting 

16 CFR 1210.17(b) 

Vertrees, Ron 

Denver, CO 80239 

10/23/2001 Phone Lighter 

TB 35 

Lighter Reporting 

16 CFR 1210.17(b) 

Vertrees, Ron 

Denver, CO 80239 
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp. 

F-5 

10/23/2001 Playboy Logo 

Lighter 

TB 214 

Lighter Reporting 

16 CFR 1210.17(b) 

Vertrees, Ron 

Denver, CO 80239 

10/23/2001 Pocket Torch 

TB 92B 

Lighter Reporting 

16 CFR 1210.17(b) 

Vertrees, Ron 

Denver, CO 80239 

10/23/2001 Power Lighter 

TB 168 

Lighter Reporting 

16 CFR 1210.17(b) 

Vertrees, Ron 

Denver, CO 80239 

10/23/2001 Tire W/Ashtray Set 

TB 119 

Lighter Reporting 

16 CFR 1210.17(b) 

Vertrees, Ron 

Denver, CO 80239 

10/23/2001 Wrench-Adjustable 

TB 46 

Lighter Reporting 

16 CFR 1210.17(b) 

Vertrees, Ron 

Denver, CO 80239 

11/1/2001 Alpaca Fur Teddy 

Bear 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

San York Sales 

Denver, CO 80216 

11/2/2001 Halloween Costume 

948P00 

Clothing Flammability 

Failure 

16 CFR 1610 

Lillian Vernon Corporation 

Rye, NY 10580 

11/13/2001 Electric Lawn 

Mower 

CM1000R 

Lawn Mowers 

Performance 

16 CFR 1205 

Black & Decker 

Towson, MD 21204 

11/28/2001 Bicycle 

Runt 

Bicycle Brake System 

16 CFR 1512.5 

Wysco Products 

Baldwin Park, CA 91706 

11/28/2001 Mini Bike 

Runt 

Bicycle Brake System 

16 CFR 1512.5 

Wysco Products 

Baldwin Park, CA 91706 

11/28/2001 Runt Bike 

Runt 

Bicycle Brake System 

16 CFR 1512.5 

Wysco Products 

Baldwin Park, CA 91706 

11/29/2001 Methanol Products 

Rain-X 

Methyl alcohol Packaging 

16 CFR 1700.14(a)(8) 

Blue Coral Slick 50 

Cleveland, OH 44131 

12/6/2001 2.5" Flicker Tongue 

Dino 

452-364 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Manley Toy Direct 

Indianola, IA 50125 
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp. 

F-6 

12/6/2001 2.5" Flicker Tongue 

Frog 

452-363 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Manley Toy Direct 

Indianola, IA 50125 

12/6/2001 3" Squeeze Animals 

452-287 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Manley Toy Direct 

Indianola, IA 50125 

12/6/2001 Silverrider Trikes 

100 

Lead-in-Paint 

Toy/Children's 

Product/CPSA 

16 CFR 1303 

The Angeles Group 

Pacific, MO 63069 

12/7/2001 Crocodile Tongue 

Spitter 

39/1257 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Oriental Trading Company, 

Inc. 

Omaha, NE 68137 

12/20/2001 Full Size Crib 

Betsy 

Crib Cut Outs 

16 CFR 1508/1509 

Lajobi Industries, Inc. 

Edison, NJ 08837 

12/20/2001 Full Size Crib 

Molly 

Crib Cut Outs 

16 CFR 1508/1509 

Lajobi Industries, Inc. 

Edison, NJ 08837 

1/9/2002 Charcoal 

05228 

Charcoal Briquettes 

Labeling 

16 CFR 1500.14 

Charcoal Master 

International 

Downey, CA 90241 

1/9/2002 Micro Torch 

RK2020 

Lighter Certificate of 

Compliance 

16 CFR 1210.12(b) 

Scientific Models, Inc. 

Berkley Heights, NJ 07922 

1/30/2002 Five 40 

Bike Helmet 

Bicycle Helmet Structural 

Failure 

16 CFR 1203.17 

Mosa Extreme Sports, Inc 

Champaign, IL 61822 

1/30/2002 Pro-Tec 

Classic 

Bicycle Helmet Structural 

Failure 

16 CFR 1203.17 

Mosa Extreme Sports, Inc 

Champaign, IL 61822 

1/31/2002 Terminator Rocket 

GG#0352 

Pyrotechnic Materials 

Overload 

16 CFR 1500.17 

North Central Industries, Inc.

Muncie, IN 47307 
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp. 

F-7 

2/14/2002 Cigarette Lighter 

692 

Lighter Certificate of 

Compliance 

16 CFR 1210.12(b) 

E. Moran Mayorista 

Toa Baja, PR 00951 

2/14/2002 Cigarette Lighter 

884 

Lighter Certificate of 

Compliance 

16 CFR 1210.12(b) 

E. Moran Mayorista 

Toa Baja, PR 00951 

2/22/2002 Pedal Cars 

70201 

Lead-in-Paint 

Toy/Children's 

Product/CPSA 

16 CFR 1303 

Alpha International Inc. 

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 

2/22/2002 Zowie's 123 Book 

Book 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Disney Children's Book 

Group 

New York, NY 10011 

3/9/2002 Multivitamin 

6O Tablet 

Iron Containing Dietary 

Supplements Pkg. 

16 CFR 1700.14(a)(13) 

Leiner Health Products 

Carson, CA 90745 

3/28/2002 Computer Mouse 

1724 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

KB Gear Interactive 

Eden Prairie, MN 55344 

4/1/2002 Double Pop Missile, 

19 Sh 

BP2362 

Pyrotechnic Materials 

Overload 

16 CFR 1500.17 

Flying Phoenix Corp. 

Araphoe, WY 82501 

4/2/2002 Single Shot Thunder 

King 

W026 

Fireworks Labeling 

16 CFR 1500.14 

Flying Phoenix Corp. 

Araphoe, WY 82501 

4/11/2002 Wiggly Giggler 

321 

Rattle 

16 CFR 1510 

Hands On Toys, Inc. 

Wilmington, MA 01887 

4/18/2002 Key Chain 

Harry Potter 

Children's Product 

Chemical hazard 

16 CFR 1500.18 

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Kansas City, MO 64141 

5/8/2002 Soft Farm Sets 

76626 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Lands' End, Inc. 

Dodgeville, WI 53595 
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp. 

F-8 

5/24/2002 Locker Room Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Clyde Cope 

Memphis, TN 38111 

5/29/2002 American Homeland 

BP2045 

Fireworks Multiple Tube 

Tipover 

16 CFR 1507.12 

Victory Fireworks, Inc. 

Ellsworth, WI 54011 

6/14/2002 Little Wooden Push 

Car 

218 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Radio Flyer Inc. 

Chicago, IL 60707 

6/14/2002 Cigarette Lighter Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Specialty Sales Co., Inc. 

Castro Valley, CA 944546 

6/24/2002 Super Butane Lighter 

619-9546 

MP Lighter PerformanceEffective Life 

16 CFR 1212.3 (b) 2 

Midwest Air Technologies, 

Inc 

Lincolnshire, IL 60069 

6/25/2002 Wood Furniture Lead-in-Paint Not 

Children's Product 

16 CFR 1303 

Crate & Barrel 

Northbrook, IL 60062 

7/3/2002 Medicated Oil 

Golden Drago 

Methyl salicylate 

Packaging 

16 CFR 1700.14(a)(3) 

Kingsway Trading Inc. 

Brooklyn, NY 11201 

7/12/2002 Lighter Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Ollies Delli 

Rockville MD 20851 

7/12/2002 Lighter 

2002 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Ollies Delli 

Rockville MD 20851 

7/12/2002 Lighter 

Dec, 2000 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Ollies Delli 

Rockville MD 20851 

7/12/2002 Lighter 

Jan, 2001 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Ollies Delli 

Rockville MD 20851 
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp. 

F-9 

7/17/2002 Furniture 

Beds/Tables 

Lead-in-Paint 

Toy/Children's 

Product/CPSA 

16 CFR 1303 

Urban Artifacts, Inc. 

Menasha, WI 54952 

7/23/2002 Activity Sets & 

Puzzles 

02116 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Lauri, Inc. 

Phillips-Avon, ME 04966 

7/23/2002 Sort & See Toy 

5516950 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Small World Toys 

Culver City, CA 90231 

7/24/2002 Caliper Turbo 

Lighter 

763052201085 

Lighter Reporting 

16 CFR 1210.17(b) 

Kang Long A.D.C., Ltd. 

S. El Monte, CA 91733 

7/25/2002 Plan Toys PullAlong Snails 

39510800 

Small parts 

16 CFR 1501 

Brio Corporation 

Germantown, WI 53022 

7/25/2002 Cigarette Lighter Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Young's J.K., Inc. 

Portland, OR 97230 

7/29/2002 Cotton/Poly Jacket 

BT2018 

Clothing Flammability 

Failure 

16 CFR 1610 

Estyle, Inc. 

Los Angeles, CA 90017 

7/30/2002 Analgesic Balm 

0.67 FL. OZ. 

Methyl salicylate 

Packaging 

16 CFR 1700.14(a)(3) 

Jic-Janta International Co. 

San Francisco, CA 94108-

3219 

8/8/2002 Man Scent Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Black Hawk Leather 

Houston, TX 77006 

8/8/2002 Nitro Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Black Hawk Leather 

Houston, TX 77006 

8/16/2002 Star Clacker 

4282786 

Rattle 

16 CFR 1510 

Pottery Barn Kids 

San Francisco, CA 94109 
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp. 

F-10 

9/5/2002 Boom Man 

Reloadable Shell 

DS777A 

Other Fireworks 

16 CFR 1507 

Flying Phoenix Corp. 

Araphoe, WY 82501 

9/12/2002 Medicated Oil 

Item #00060 

Methyl salicylate 

Packaging 

16 CFR 1700.14(a)(3) 

East West Natural Herbal, 

Inc. 

San Jose, CA 95133-1715 

9/12/2002 Medicated Oil 

MO00065 

Methyl salicylate 

Packaging 

16 CFR 1700.14(a)(3) 

East West Natural Herbal, 

Inc. 

San Jose, CA 95133-1715 

9/12/2002 Medicated Oil 

0.85 FL. OZ. 

Methyl salicylate 

Packaging 

16 CFR 1700.14(a)(3) 

So's (Usa) Co., Inc. 

Los Angeles, CA 90033 

9/12/2002 Medicated Oil 

(Wood Lock) 

1.7 FL. OZ. 

Methyl salicylate 

Packaging 

16 CFR 1700.14(a)(3) 

So's (Usa) Co., Inc. 

Los Angeles, CA 90033 

9/25/2002 Amsterdam Special Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Whirlwind Distributing, Inc. 

Decatur, GA 30033 

9/25/2002 Blue Boy Liquid 

Incense 

Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Whirlwind Distributing, Inc. 

Decatur, GA 30033 

9/25/2002 Boot Cleaner Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Whirlwind Distributing, Inc. 

Decatur, GA 30033 

9/25/2002 Cuckoo's Nest Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Whirlwind Distributing, Inc. 

Decatur, GA 30033 

9/25/2002 Dragon's Breath Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Whirlwind Distributing, Inc. 

Decatur, GA 30033 
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp. 

F-11 

9/25/2002 Ecstasy Pop Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Whirlwind Distributing, Inc. 

Decatur, GA 30033 

9/25/2002 Gift Packages Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Whirlwind Distributing, Inc. 

Decatur, GA 30033 

9/25/2002 Jungle Juice Plus Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Whirlwind Distributing, Inc. 

Decatur, GA 30033 

9/25/2002 Man Scent Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Whirlwind Distributing, Inc. 

Decatur, GA 30033 

9/25/2002 Nitro Supra Liquid 

Aroma 

Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Whirlwind Distributing, Inc. 

Decatur, GA 30033 

9/25/2002 Phuck Fluid Incense Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Whirlwind Distributing, Inc. 

Decatur, GA 30033 

9/25/2002 Rush Liquid Incense Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Whirlwind Distributing, Inc. 

Decatur, GA 30033 

9/25/2002 The Real Poppers Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Whirlwind Distributing, Inc. 

Decatur, GA 30033 

9/25/2002 Z-Best Leather 

Cleaner 

LC-1000 

Volatile Butyl Nitrites 

Ban 

15 U.S.C. 2057a 

Whirlwind Distributing, Inc. 

Decatur, GA 30033 

9/26/2002 $100.00 Bill Lighters Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Steven Choy 

Marlboro, MA 01752 

9/26/2002 8 Ball Flame Lighter Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Steven Choy 

Marlboro, MA 01752 
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp. 

F-12 

9/26/2002 9mm Revolver Ltr 

33342 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Steven Choy 

Marlboro, MA 01752 

9/26/2002 Airplane Lighter Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Steven Choy 

Marlboro, MA 01752 

9/26/2002 Automobike Lighter 

33336 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Steven Choy 

Marlboro, MA 01752 

9/26/2002 Binocular Lighter 

33367 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Steven Choy 

Marlboro, MA 01752 

9/26/2002 Car Lighters 

BZ1668 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Steven Choy 

Marlboro, MA 01752 

9/26/2002 Clothes Iron Lighter Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Steven Choy 

Marlboro, MA 01752 

9/26/2002 Pen Style Flame 

Lighter 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Steven Choy 

Marlboro, MA 01752 

9/26/2002 Slim Style Torch 

Lighter 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Steven Choy 

Marlboro, MA 01752 

9/26/2002 Turtle Lighter Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Steven Choy 

Marlboro, MA 01752 

9/26/2002 Zhengda Torch 

Lighter 

Lighter Child-Resistance 

16 CFR 1210.3(a) 

Steven Choy 

Marlboro, MA 01752 

9/26/2002 Multi-Purpose 

Lighter 

JZDD-20 

MP Lighter Certificate of 

Compliance 

16 CFR1212.12(b) 

W & W Imports Inc. 

Little Falls, NJ 07424 
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-13 

10/01 L. Powell Co. 

Culver City, CA 

Glider rocker 

Occupant can fall from 

the glider sustaining 

bruises, scratches, other 

minor injuries. 

The firm discontinued 

sales and recalled the 

glider rocker. 

10/01 Next Level 

Communications 

Rohnert Park, CA 

PowDec Technologies, 

Inc., wall mount power 

supply for computer 

modem, model 

WP12303N 

Thermal burns to the 

hands are possible from 

elevated surface 

temperature of the power 

supply. 

Next Level has 

discontinued use of the 

affected PowDec model 

and is now using a 

PowDec model with a 

different design. 

Recalled units will be 

replaced at no charge to 

consumers. 

10/01 National Presto Inc. 

Eau Claire, WI 

Electric deep fryer 

models "Cool Daddy" & 

"Fry Daddy" 

The handle may come off 

during use spilling hot 

liquids, resulting in scald 

burn injuries. 

The firm is providing 

consumers with a 

replacement product. 

10/01 Diecraft Corporation 

City of Commerce, CA 

Natural gas burner model 

AWHC #3100118 

Gaps between parts of 

gas burner may cause 

excessive production of 

CO, presenting a risk of 

CO poisoning to 

consumers. 

Gas burners will be 

manufactured in 

accordance with revised 

drawings. Process 

control will be 

implemented to ensure 

that gas burners meet 

specifications. 
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 

10/01 Ames Department Stores 

Rocky Hill, CT 

Classic Living cedar 

chest #FC06565 

If the lock is not 

assembled properly, it 

cannot be opened in the 

event a young child 

climbs into the chest. 

The firm recalled the 

product. 

10/01 Whirlpool Corp. 

Benton Harbor, MI 

Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, 

and Kenmore microwave 

oven/hood combinations 

Use of the products 

presents a potential fire 

hazard. 

The firm will provide 

free in-home repair for 

owners. 

10/01 Cisco Systems, Inc. 

San Jose, CA 

Power adapter part #34-

0949-02 

Use of the product 

presents potential shock 

and fire hazards. 

The firm will provide a 

free replacement. 

10/01 Il Jin U.S.A., Inc. 

Kent, WA 

Unix 1380A hair dryers 

The hair dryers present 

electrocution and fire 

hazards. 

None of the units were 

sold. They were 

exported back to 

supplier. 

10/01 Universal Distribution 

Cranford, NJ 

100 minature lights set 

The Xmas light set 

presents electrocution and 

fire hazards. 

None of the units were 

sold. They were 

exported back to the 

supplier. 

10/01 Maytag Corp. 

Newton, IA 

Amana gas range models 

ACF3315, ACF3335A, 

ACF3375 

Use of the products 

presents fire and CO 

poison hazards. 

The firm is repairing 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. 

F-15 

10/01 Oriental Trading 

Company, Inc. 

Omaha, NE 

Bamboo torch candle 

model 34/483 

Use of the product 

presents a burn hazard. 

The firm offered 

consumers a refund and 

destroyed the product. 

10/01 Ocean State Jobbers, Inc. 

N. Kingston, RI 

Charcoal grill #86933 

The charcoal grills have 

paint that is flammable. 

Consumers should not 

use the grill and return it 

to the retailer for a full 

refund of the purchase 

price. 

10/01 Wenzel 

St. Louis, MO 

Wenzel, Ozark Trails 

camping lantern 

Gas leaks at the 

connection may result in 

fire and burns to user. 

The firm will refund 

purchase price of lantern 

to owners. 

10/01 Salsa Cycles LLC 

Bloomington, MN 

Bicycle wheel rim models 

Salsa, Salsa Alto 

The wheel rim may fail 

causing the rider to fall 

from the bike. 

The firm will replace the 

wheel or wheel rim free 

of charge to the 

consumer. 

10/01 Wolf Appliance 

Company, LLC 

Fitchburg, WI 

Gas range with oven, 

models Wolf and Wolf 

Gourmet 

Delayed ignition can 

present a risk of thermal 

burn or fire hazard to 

consumers. 

The firm is offering a 

free in-home repair 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-16 

10/01 Wal-Mart Store 

Bentonville, AR 

Ambria candle with 

potpourri 

Use of the product 

presents a potential fire 

hazard. 

The firm offered owners 

a refund. 

10/01 Wolf Range Company, 

LLC 

Compton, CA 

Gas range with oven 

models Wolf and Wolf 

Gourmet 

Delayed ignition can 

present a risk of fire or 

thermal burn hazard to 

consumers. 

The firm is offering a 

free, in-home repair. 

10/01 Norcold, Inc. 

Sidney, OH 45365 

Combination gas/electric 

refrigerator model 1082 

Escaping hydrogen gas 

may ignite, presenting a 

risk of fire or thermal 

burn hazard to 

consumers. 

The firm is providing a 

free, in-home repair. 

10/01 Hunter's View 

Peoria, IL 

Deer hunting tree stand 

The stand support cables 

may fail causing the 

hunter to fall from the 

tree. 

The firm offered owners 

free replacement cables. 

10/01 Compaq Computer 

Corporation 

Houston, TX 

A/C adapter for laptop 

computer 

The adapter may overheat 

presenting possible fire or 

burn hazards. 

The firm will provide 

replacement A/C 

adapters to owners. 

10/01 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 

Bentonville, AR 

Small Steps ponytail hair 

accessory 

Plastic pieces may break 

off, creating a potential 

choking hazard. 

The product was 

discontinued and 

returned to the supplier. 
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 

10/01 American Honda Motor 

Co., Inc. 

Torrance, CA 

All-terrain vehicle 

models 2002 

TRX250TE/TM & 

TRX450FE/FM 

Use of the products can 

result in serious bodily 

injury. 

The firm offered 

consumers repairs at 

dealer locations. 

10/01 Lifa International Co., 

Ltd. 

Las Vegas, NV 

Rice Christmas light sets 

Use of the lights presents 

potential electrocution 

and burn hazards. 

The entire supply was 

exported to China. 

10/01 Polaris Industries Inc. 

Minneapolis, MN 

All-terrain vehicle model 

Xpedition 425 

Use of the product 

presents a potential for 

serious bodily injury. 

The firm offered repairs 

at the dealer locations. 

10/01 The Little Tikes 

Company 

Hudson, Ohio 

2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure 

swing model # 4117 with 

blue plastic buckles sold 

prior to September 30, 

2001 

The buckles can break 

and the shoulder straps 

can pull out of the seat 

allowing the child to fall 

from the swing. 

Consumers are to 

contact the manufacturer 

for free repair kit. 

10/01 Ameriland Trading Inc. 

Brooklyn, NY 

SP1800 electric fans 

The electric fans present 

electrocution and fire 

hazards. 

None of the units were 

sold. The entire 

shipment was exported. 
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 

10/01 Palliser Furniture, Ltd. 

Winnipeg, Manatoba, 

Canada 

Toy box models 580-283, 

581-283, 582-283, 583-

283, 584-283, 589-283 

The lid can fall suddenly, 

creating a potential risk 

of entrapment and 

strangulation. Also, the 

spaces at the end of the 

hinge can cause pinched, 

crushed or lacerated 

fingers. 

Consumers should 

contact the company for 

a replacement toy chest 

or refund. 

10/01 Cannondale Corporation 

Bethel, CT 

Off-road cycle models 

MX and CX 

The front end may break 

causing the rider to lose 

control of the cycle. 

The firm provided a 

reinforcement kit to be 

applied to the front end 

of motocross cycle free 

of charge to all owners. 

10/01 Galaxy Fireworks 

Tampa, FL 

Iron Jaguar firework 

device #P5042 

The device fails to ignite 

after repeated efforts and 

presents a potential 

explosive hazard. 

None were sold to 

consumers. They were 

used in display shows. 

10/01 Kam Kee Trading Corp. 

Brooklyn, NY 

Stationary set 

The children's stationary 

set has a razor knife that 

presents a severe 

laceration hazard. 

Consumers should return 

the unit for a refund of 

the purchase price. 

10/01 Mill's Pride 

West Palm Beach, FL 

Premier & Four Seasons 

utility wall cabinet 

The cabinet has the 

potential to fall from the 

wall possibly hitting 

someone nearby. 

The firm recalled the 

cabinets offering 

consumers repair kits to 

address the problem. 
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 

10/01 Polaris Industries Inc. 

Minneapolis, MN 

Snowmobile steering rack 

washers,1999 XTL SP, 

1999 700 RMK, 1999 

700 XCR, 1999 800 

XCR,1999 XRL SP: 

099AB6AS; 1999 700 

RMK: 099SR7ASA; 

1999 700 XCR: 

09AB7BS; 1999 800 

XCR: 099AB8AS. 

The missing steering rack 

washers can cause the 

steering rack to drop 

down, possibly resulting 

in a loss of steering 

control. 

The firm is offering a 

free inspection at dealers 

and necessary 

replacement parts. 

10/01 Cannondale Corp. 

Bethel, CT 

Bicycle disk brakes 

models CODA, 9VF2R; 

9FS4K; 9VA2; 9FS2; 

9FS9; 9FS2; 9VF9 

Use of the subject brakes 

may result in loss of 

braking capability. 

Cannondale dealers will 

do free braking checks 

and replace the 

necessary brake parts. 

10/01 Cannondale Corp. 

Bethel, CT 

Bicycle seat post 

clamping system on 

Raven II Frames,1000SL, 

2000SL, 4000SX, 700SX 

- Raven II Frames w/ 

magnesium brackets 

The clamp may fail 

resulting in loss of 

balance and possible falls 

from the bike. 

The firm revised the 

clamp and offered it free 

of charge to retailers and 

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-20 

10/01 Cosco, Inc. / Dorel 

Juvenile Group 

Columbus, IN 47201 

Cosco Okie Dokie, Zip N 

Go, and Carters playpen 

models #05-361, 362, 

363, 364 made between 

May 1995 and Dec. 1997 

Plastic pins that lock the 

rails in place can break or 

loosen over time, 

allowing the rails to turn 

inward, collapse and 

entrap an infant. 

Consumers are to 

contact Cosco for a 

refund or a replacement 

product. 

10/01 Polaris Industries Inc. 

Minneapolis, MN 

Snowmobile models 

Polaris, Sport, Sport 

Touring, & Transport 

Tie rod end nuts have 

been over-tightened 

during assembly, 

damaging the tie rod 

ends, which could break 

causing a loss of steering 

control. 

The firm replaced the 

tie-rod end. 

11/01 Evenflo Company, Inc. 

Vandalia, OH 

Home Decor wooden 

baby gate model 1555/6 

before 9/01 

The mounting hardware 

attached to the wall can 

crack or break, allowing 

gate to unlatch. The 

hardware attached to the 

side of gate can break, 

creating small parts. 

Child can fall down stairs 

and be injured or choke 

on plastic pieces of 

broken hardware. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for free 

replacement hardware to 

repair the gate. 

11/01 EMESS Lighting, Inc. & 

SLI Lighting Solutions 

Ellwood, PA 

Twister lamps 

The lamp's exposed bulb 

contacts combustible 

materials, there is a risk 

for thermal burn and fire 

hazards. 

The firm provided a 

protective bulb guard 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-21 

11/01 Sassy, Inc. 

Kentwood, MI 

Sassy soft rattles with 

spherical-shaped sewn-on 

eyes, models #823, #825, 

#829, #831, #835 & #837

The sewn-on eyes can 

detach, presenting a 

choking hazard. 

Consumers are to 

contact Sassy for a free 

redesigned rattle with 

embroidered eyes. 

11/01 Discovery Toys Inc. 

Livermore, CA 

Hello Baby toy phone 

model #1077 

The blue, hard plastic 

antenna ball can break off 

of the toy phone, posing a 

choking hazard to young 

children. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

free repair kit. 

11/01 Candlewick Press, Inc. 

Cambridge, MA 

Children's board book, 

"Bunny My Honey," 

authored by Anita Jeram 

The plastic lamination on 

the board book may peel 

off, posing a choking 

hazard to young children.

Consumers should 

contact the firm for a 

free replacement board 

book. 

11/01 Pacific Cycle, LLC 

Madison, WI 

Instant Tandem Pacific 

Bicycle "Mongoose Ally 

Cat" hitch 

The tandem connection 

may fail causing the rider 

to fall from the bike. 

The firm will replace 

and repair free of charge 

to users and owners. 

11/01 Progress Lighting 

Spartanburg, SC 

Various fluorescent light 

fixtures 

Use of the products 

presents a fire hazard. 

The firm rewired the 

light fixture ballast. 
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 

11/01 Hewlett Packard Co. 

Palo Alto, CA 

17" computer monitor 

model D8903A 

Use of the product 

presents an electric shock 

hazard 

Inspect monitors for 

electric shock hazard. 

Replace any monitor that 

indicates a shock hazard 

exists. 

11/01 Yamaha Motor 

Corporation USA 

Cypress, CA 

2-wheel motocross ATV 

models 1996-2000, 

YZ125 & YZ250; 1997 

WR250 

Riders may lose control 

and crash. 

The firm will repair and 

replace parts as needed 

to correct the defect on 

the throttle cable. 

11/01 Catton Brothers 

Corporation 

New York, NY 

"Onesie" garment for 

newborns, Fisher Price 

Baby Wear, RN# 38847 

style#s 89220, 89221, 

89224 & 89225 

The metal snaps could 

break off, presenting a 

potential choking hazard. 

Consumers are to return 

the product to retailers 

for a refund. 

11/01 Papa John's International, 

Inc. 

Louisville, KY 

9-inch plastic fly discs 

There is a potential for 

lacerations from the 

edges of the disc. 

The firm recalled the 

product from the 

franchisees. 

11/01 JA-RU Inc. 

Jacksonville, FL 

Blast balls no. 916 

The device(s) are coated 

in a friction sensitive 

mixture that when struck 

produces sparks, noise 

and possibly heat which 

results in burns. 

The firm stopped sales 

and distribution. 
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 

11/01 BikeE 

Corvallis, OR 

Tandem bicycles 2000-

2001 "E2" 

The front fork can loosen 

or separate causing the 

rider to fall. 

The firm offered free 

replacements to all 

owners and dealers. 

11/01 Duell, Yearout & Spina 

Birmingham, AL 

Stronbuilt hunting stand 

The screws may strip 

causing a person to fall 

from the stand. 

The firm is refunding 

money to consumers 

through the retail stores. 

11/01 Performance, Inc. 

Chapel Hill, NC 

Forte Pro SL bicycle 

wheel rims 

The wheel rim may break 

or crack causing the rider 

to suffer a fall and sustain 

an injury. 

The firm will replace 

wheel rim free of charge 

with a corrected and 

improved rim. 

11/01 Pursuit Marketing Inc. 

Schuller Park, IL 

Paint ball face mask 

models Black Maxx, 

Rampage, Tracer 

Eye injury or bodily 

injury to user may result 

from the masks breaking 

apart. 

The firm will repair and 

replace parts free of 

charge. 

11/01 Profile Design LLC 

Carson, CA 

"ZB" handlebar armrests 

The armrests may fail 

causing the rider to loss 

control of the bicycle and 

fall. 

The firm offered free 

replacement brackets to 

hold handlebar armrest 

securely. 

11/01 Arctic Cat, Inc., 

Thief River Falls, MN 

All-terrain vehicle model 

2002 ATV 500cc, manual 

transmission 

Riders can lose control of 

the vehicle which 

presents a risk of serious 

bodily injury. 

The firm offered owners 

a replacement 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-24 

11/01 Alco Industries 

Incorporated 

Edison, CT 

Candle models 8475, 

8475,8475AMS & 

8475FD 

Use of the candles 

presents a fire hazard. 

The firm offered owners 

a refund or replacement 

of the candles. 

11/01 American Suzuki Motor 

Corporation 

Brea, CA 

All-terrain vehicle Eiger 

model LT 400K2 & 

LT400FK2 

Use of the products can 

result in serious bodily 

injury or death. 

The firm offered owners 

a repair of the products. 

11/01 Electrolux 

Cleveland, OH 

Electric chainsaw & 

electric edger brands 

Craftsman and Weed 

Eater models 358.34114 

(chainsaw) & 358.79650 

(edger) 

Exposed conductors on 

product power cord may 

pose an electrocution 

hazard. 

The firm provided 

replacement products. 

11/01 Hamilton Beach/ Proctor 

Silex, Inc. 

Glen Allen, VA 

Juice extractor models 

67150, 67180, 67180W, 

395WS, 67199, 3920JS 

The strainer basket and 

lid can break apart 

projecting metal and 

plastic parts around 

immediate area, possibly 

hitting nearby consumers.

The firm recalled the 

juice extractors offering 

consumers replacement 

strainer baskets, 

replacement product 

and/or a $10 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-25 

11/01 Ceraflame Inc. 

New York, NY 

Ceramic tea kettle models 

BTK, ATK, PTK, CTK, 

MTK, SCTK, SPTK, 

SMTK 

The ceramic pot may 

break during use. 

The firm implemented a 

consumer-level recall. 

11/01 Sanberg Manufacturer 

Company 

Los Angeles, CA 

Four drawer chest 

The chest may tip over 

unto consumers causing 

contusion and/or fracture 

injuries. 

The firm removed the 

plastic strip from the 

chest increasing its 

stability. 

11/01 Raleigh America, Inc. 

Seattle, WA 

2001 Diamondback 

bicycles with Truvativ 

Sealx bottom brackets 

The bottom bracket may 

fail causing the rider to 

lose control and fall. 

The firm replaced the 

bottom brackets on the 

subject bikes free of 

charge. 

11/01 Kraft Foods North 

America, Inc. 

Northfield, IL 

Gevalia DL 10 automatic 

drip coffee maker 

The coffee makers can 

overflow causing burn 

injuries. 

The consumers will 

receive a replacement 

coffee maker. 

11/01 Winstar International 

Brooklyn, NY 

Christmas light set, 

XM100 

The light set poses 

electrocution and fire 

hazards. 

Consumers should 

contact the firm for 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-26 

11/01 Grasshopper 

Manufacturing Company 

Moundridge, KS 

Zero-turning radius riding 

lawn mower model 

225/52 

The fuel tank may leak 

presenting possible fire or 

burn hazards. 

The firm replaced the 

fuel tank. 

11/01 Electrolux 

Cleveland, OH 

2-gallon fuel tank for 

certain Poulan Pro, Weed 

Eater, Husqvarna and 

Jonsered lawn tractors 

There is a possible fuel 

ignition hazard from the 

leaking fuel tank. 

The firm provided 

replacement fuel tanks to 

consumers. 

11/01 Black & Decker 

Towson, MD 

Cordless electric 

lawnmowers model 

CMM1000R 

Because there are no clips 

to hold the control cable 

to the handle, it may kink 

and cause the blade to 

continue to rotate. 

Consumers should 

contact the firm for a 

free retrofit. 

11/01 Darice Inc. 

Strongsville, OH 

Candle holder models 

9173-05, 9173-06, 9173-

07, 9173-08, 9173-

09,9173-10, 9173-11, 

9173-14, 9173-15 

Use of the products 

presents a potential fire 

hazard. 

The consumers are to 

receive a full 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-27 

11/01 Bizcom Electronics 

Inc./Sceptre Technoloeies 

Inc/Systemax 

Milpitas, CA 

Battery pack for laptop 

computers brand names 

ARM, ChemUSA, 

HyperData, Jetta, MPC, 

PC-Club, Sceptre, 

Systemax and TTX 

The battery may short 

internally presenting a 

possible fire hazard. 

The firm replaced the 

original battery with a 

redesigned battery. 

12/01 Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 

San Francisco, CA 

Pottery Barn Oxford toy 

trunk models #3763364 

& #3763372 

The hinge line opening is 

too narrow and may pose 

a finger pinching hazard. 

Consumers are to 

contact the company for 

a free replacement chest 

and gift certificate. 

12/01 American Water Heater 

Company 

Johnson City, TN 

American Pro-line, 

Envirotemp, Mor-Flo, 

Powerflex, Premier Plus 

and US Craftmaster gasfired water heaters 

Excess CO production 

may present a risk of CO 

hazards to consumers. 

The firm is offering a 

free in-home repair. 

12/01 Stride Rite Corp. 

Lexington, MA 

Girl's shoes sizes 4 - 12, 

models Munchkin T-strap 

shoes 3182001, 3182029, 

3182037, 3182045, 

3182052, & 3182094 

The buckles can break, 

posing a choking hazard 

for young children. 

Consumers are to return 

the shoes to the store 

where purchased for a 

refund or a replacement 

of the shoes. 
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 

12/01 Safety 1st, Inc. 

Chestnut Hill, MA 

Fold-up booster seat 

models 173, 173A, 173B 

The top half of the seat 

inserts can separate from 

the bottom. A child can 

fall and be injured. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

free replacement strap 

kit or a new seat insert. 

12/01 Brio Corporation 

Germantown, WI 

Brio "Curious George" in 

Astronaut Suit, #32900 

The fabric-filled mobile 

phone may present a 

potential choking hazard. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

free replacement toy or 

refund. 

12/01 The Toro Company 

Bloomington, MN 

Lawn-Boy, SilverPro and 

GoldPro Series 21" walk 

behind power lawn 

mowers equiped with 

"Duraforce" engines 

The fuel tanks may crack 

and leak fuel presenting 

potential hazards for fire 

and burn injuries. 

The firm provided a 

replacement fuel tank 

made with different 

composition plastic. 

12/01 Gametracker 

Flushing, MI 

Hunting stand safety 

buckle model #3152, 

#3153 & #3163 

The buckle may fail 

causing the hunter to fall 

as he climbs the tree for a 

position. 

The firm replaced the 

original climbing stick 

and step buckles with 

new ones free of charge 

to consumers. 

12/01 American Suzuki Motor 

Corporation 

Brea, CA 

All-terrain vehicle model 

Eiger 2002 LT-A400K2 

& LT-A400FK2 

The crankshaft was 

produced with an internal 

flaw that causes it to 

break, presenting a risk of 

injury or death to the 

rider if undetected. 

Suzuki conducted a 

recall to replace/repair 

affected ATVs. 
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 

12/01 Spiegel 

Downers Grove, IL 

Plantation bench model 

#83-8463 

The bench may collapse 

due to an improper design 

of the support joint. 

The firm is offering 

refunds to owners of the 

bench. 

12/01 L.A. Baby Company 

Vernon, CA 

Portable wooden folding 

crib model Little Wood 

Crib #83 & #83/4 

The end panels on some 

of the cribs may separate, 

presenting a potential 

entrapment hazard. 

The company is 

providing free repair 

kits. 

12/01 Graco Children's 

Products Inc. 

Elverson, PA 

Ocean Friends Stationary 

Entertainer, Little Tikes # 

4629 GIG 

The antennae breaks off 

the lobster toy posing a 

choking hazard. 

The firm provided a 

replacement lobster toy 

with an approved 

antennae. 

12/01 Cub Cadet Corporation 

Cleveland, OH 

Cub Cadet garden tractor 

model #3184 

The tractor's rear wheel 

can loosen and spin free 

on its axle, resulting in a 

loss of power to the 

wheel and brake. 

The firm implemented a 

consumer-level recall. 

12/01 American Tool 

Companies 

Vernon Hills, IL 

Tool Box vise grip 

Consumers may receive 

cuts from the exposed 

blade. 

The firm eliminated the 

sharp 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-30 

12/01 Titus Cycle Inc. 

Tempe, AZ 

Mountain bicycle frame 

model Titus 2001 LocoMoto 

The bike frame may fail 

or crack causing the rider 

to lose control of the 

bicycle and fall. 

The firm will replace the 

bike frame free of charge 

to all owners. 

12/01 Kid Cool LLC 

New York, NY 

Baby Cool and Kid Cool 

girls' infant/toddler 

garments sold exclusively 

at Sears stores from Sept. 

- Oct. 2001 

The zipper pull and metal 

ring on the garments can 

detach, posing a choking 

hazard to young children.

Consumers should 

remove the zipper pull 

and metal ring from the 

garments and dispose of 

them. The garments can 

be returned to retailers to 

receive a replacement 

garment. 

12/01 DeVilbiss Air Power 

Company 

Jackson, TN 

Portable gasoline 

generator model Porter 

Cable BSI550-W 

A small hole in the 

gasoline tank is a 

potential fire and spill 

hazard. 

Owners are to receive a 

gasoline tank installed 

free of charge at 

authorized service 

center. 

12/01 Kawasaki Motor 

Corporation 

Santa Ana, CA 

All-terrain vehicle 

models 2002 KLF220, 

KLF 300B-C, "Bayou 

220, 300, 300 4x4" 

Use of the product may 

result in serious injury. 

The firm has offered to 

repair the ATVs. 
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 

12/01 Lite Machine 

West Lafayette, IN 

Fusion 35 controller box 

on an electric helicopter 

Use of the product 

presents a potential for 

bodily injury. 

The firm offered to 

replace the product. 

12/01 Kent International Inc. 

Parsippany, NJ 

Mini Midget bicycle 

The fork may separate 

from the bicycle causing 

the rider to fall. 

The firm will refund the 

purchase price to all 

consumers, dealers and 

distributors for all 

product. 

12/01 Baby Buzz'r 

International, LC 

Sandy, UT 

Baby Buzz'r infant toy 

with soft plastic button 

covers 

Soft button covers can 

come off, posing a 

choking hazard to young 

children. 

Consumers are to return 

the product to the 

manufacturer for repair 

or a refund. New 

production has 

redesigned buttons. 

12/01 Roadmaster (USA) Corp. 

Eatontown, NJ 

Outdoor lighting timer, 

model Homemaster 

HOT100 

Use of the product 

presents a potential shock 

hazard. 

The firm replaced the 

recalled timers with free 

timers that have 

corrected wiring. 

12/01 Flora-Lite Co. 

Clearwater, FL 

Christmas light set 

The light set presents 

potential overheating and 

fire problems. 

Consumers should 

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-32 

12/01 Diving Unlimited 

International Inc. 

San Diego, CA 

Buoyancy control system 

overpressure valves 

The overpressure valve 

could stick in the open 

position causing a 

drowning hazard. 

The firm implemented a 

consumer-level recall. 

12/01 Rotozip Tool Corporation

Cross Plains, WI 

Power spiral saw models 

Rebel, Revolution & 

Solaris 

Use of the product 

presents a potential for 

abrasions, lacerations, 

and amputations. 

The firm implemented a 

repair program. 

12/01 NBG International, Inc. 

Houston, TX 

Rice Christmas lights 

Use of the lights presents 

potential electrical fire 

and/or shock hazards. 

The firm is providing 

replacement lights. 

12/01 Kids II, Inc. 

Arpharetta, GA 

Kids II Pop Links toy 

model 883, with "ND1" 

molded on the tips of the 

links. 

The tips on the links can 

break off, posing a 

choking hazard to young 

children. 

Consumers are to return 

the product to Kids II for 

a free replacement toy. 

01/02 Waterway Plastics Inc. 

Oxnard, CA 

Above-ground pool filter 

models Waterway 

Clearwater,1999 models 

#75, 100, 150 

The top portion could 

detach. 

The firm will replace all 

units. 
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 

01/02 Deere & Company 

Moline, IL 

Lawn tractor models 

LT133A, LT155B, 

LT155C, LT166E, 

LT166F, LT166G & 

LT166J 

The fuel tank may leak 

gasoline presenting a 

potential for fire or burn 

injuries. 

The firm will replace the 

defective fuel tank with 

a redesigned fuel tank. 

01/02 LTD Commodities, Inc. 

Bannockburn, IL 

Holiday porcelain votive 

lantern, manufacturer FuJian De Hua Foreign 

Trade Co. # 102723-01 

The porcelain can crack 

or ignite presenting a fire 

hazard. 

The consumer will be 

issued a refund. 

01/02 Reed & Barton 

Corporation 

Taunton, MA 

Waterford Fine Silver 

Gifts, Powerscourt 

Sterling Teething Rings 

models #WX201 

The area where the 

teething rings are 

soldered together may 

contain a small amount of 

flux, which can irritate 

the skin or mouths of 

young children. 

Consumers should take 

the recalled teething 

rings away from children 

and return them to the 

store where purchased 

for a refund. 

01/02 Whirlpool Corp. 

Benton Harbor, MI 

Whirlpool, Kenmore, 

ComfortAire 

dehumidifiers 

Use of the products 

presents a potential fire 

hazard. 

The firm is providing a 

free repair of the 

product. 

01/02 Dillard's Inc., 

Little Rock, AR 

Pine tree candles 

Use of the candles 

presents a fire hazard. 

The firm offered 

consumers a full 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-34 

01/02 Arctic Cat, Inc. 

Thief River Falls, MN 

All-terrain vehicles 

The pressure switch in 

the braking system leaks 

fluid. This will cause the 

brakes to fail, resulting in 

serious injury or death. 

The firm offered to 

replace the pressure 

switch. 

01/02 Eddie Bauer, Inc. 

Redmond, WA 

Eddie Bauer stainless 

steel lunch bottle, 32 oz. 

The top collar leaks hot 

liquid. 

The firm offered a full 

refund for consumers 

when the product is 

returned to retail stores. 

01/02 Value City Department 

Stores, Inc. 

Columbus, OH 

Expressways Children's 

Candle Making Kit 

models 3041& 3042 

During use the product 

may generate a high 

flame, melt the plastic 

holder presenting a fire 

hazard. 

Value City offered a 

refund for the product. 

01/02 Value City Department 

Stores, Inc. 

Columbus, OH 

Concord City Corp. 

round & square botanical 

flower candles SKU's 

6013361 & 6013882 

Use of the candles 

presents a fire hazard. 

The firm provided a 

refund for recalled 

product. 

01/02 Intermatic, Inc. 

Spring Grove, IL 

Electroluminescent night 

light models GN172 & 

GN165 

Use of the products 

presents possible fire or 

electric shock hazards. 

The firm offered a 

refund of the purchase 

price or to replace the 

recalled light with a 

different model light. 
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 

01/02 Watkins Manufacturing 

Corporation 

Vista, CA 

220V spa models Hot 

Spring, Tiger River, Hot 

Spring Landmark, Hot 

Spring Jetsetter, Hot 

Spring Classic, Hot 

Spring Grandee, Hot 

Spring Sovereign, Hot 

Spring Prodigy, Tiger 

River Siberian, Tiger 

River Bengal, Tiger River 

Sumatran 

The heater may fail 

presenting a fire hazard. 

The heater manufacturer 

modified the product and 

assembly process to 

eliminate the problem in 

future production. 

Installed heaters will 

utilize an insulation kit 

that will contain a fire, 

should it occur. 

01/02 TruHeat Corporation 

Allegan, MI 

220v no-fault 6,000 outof-water heating 

assembly for Hot Spring 

and Tiger River brand 

spas 

There is a potential for 

fire due to connection 

arcing. 

The firm modified the 

product and assembly 

process to eliminate the 

problem in future 

production. An 

insulation kit will be 

provided by the spa 

manufacturer to 

consumers with recalled 

heaters. 

01/02 Custom Buoyancy Inc. 

Torrence, CA 

Buoyancy compensator 

device 

An overpressure valve 

could stick open. 

The firm implemented a 

consumer-level recall. 
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 

01/02 MCM International 

Eden Prairie, MN 

Black Cat-brand electric 

pressure washer models 

BC-2000 & TW1730 

Electric shock may result 

if the GFCI should fail to 

provide adequate 

protection. Some units 

have counterfeit groundfault circuit interrupters 

(GFCIs). 

Counterfeit GFCIs will 

be replaced with a 

genuine Wellong-brand 

GFCI. 

01/02 Walgreen Company 

Deerfield, IL 

Candele Glitter candles 

Use of the product 

presents a fire hazard. 

The firm recalled the 

candles and offered 

consumers a refund. 

02/02 Easy Gardener, Inc. 

Waco, TX 

Ross root feeder model 

1200C 

The mixing chamber cap 

may detach unexpectedly, 

presenting a risk of 

impact injury to 

consumers. 

The firm is offering a 

free replacement cap. 

02/02 BSH Home Appliances 

Corporation 

Huntington Beach, CA 

Thermador gas range, 

PRG series 

High temperatures on 

accessible surfaces may 

present risks of thermal 

burn hazards to 

consumers. 

The firm offered a free 

repair to owners to 

modify venting and 

reduce external 

temperatures. 

02/02 HSN LP 

St. Petersburg, FL 

Red Devil outdoor gas 

grill 

Grill overheats and 

consumers can be burned 

if grill is lit at venturi air 

hole opening. Grills with 

a plastic support block 

may deform and fall. 

Possible fire and/or burn 

injuries. 

The firm provided 

consumers with warning 

labels and instructions if 

the grill had a nylon 

support block. The grill 

was recalled if it had it 

had a plastic support 

block. 
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 

02/02 Barbeques Galore 

Washington, DC 

Stainless steel cart or 

pedestal base for a gas 

barbeque grill 

A sharp edge on the 

pedestal base may cause a 

laceration. 

The firm has deburred 

the edge instituting a 

machine finish instead of 

hand finishing. 

02/02 L. L. Bean, Inc. 

Freeport, ME 

Lighthouse lamp #SWB3 

The lamp presents fire, 

burn and electric shock 

hazards. 

Consumers should not 

use the lamp and return 

it for a refund of the 

purchase price. 

02/02 QVC, Inc. 

West Chester, PA 

Red Devil outdoor gas 

grill 

Grill overheats and 

consumers can be burned 

if grill is lit at venturi air 

hole opening. Grills with 

a plastic support block 

may deform and fall. Fire 

and/or burn injuries are 

possible. 

The firm will provide 

consumers with warning 

labels and revised 

instructions if grill has 

nylon support block. 

The grill is recalled if it 

has a plastic support 

block. 

02/02 Harry and David 

Medford, OR 

Outdoor lantern 

The solder attaching the 

hanger at the top of the 

lantern may melt from the 

heat of a candle causing 

the lantern to detach from 

the hanger posing a fire 

hazard. 

The firm recalled the 

lanterns and offered 

consumers a full refund. 

02/02 Lands' End, Inc. 

Dodgeville, WI 

Polartec heat blanket 

The blanket may contain 

a loose connection that 

could cause the unit to 

not function or to short 

circuit posing a risk of 

fire. 

The firm provided 

consumers a full 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-38 

02/02 Roadmaster (USA) Corp. 

Eatontown, NJ 

Outdoor lighting yard 

stake model Homemaster, 

HMPSS-3 

Use of the product 

presents shock, fire, 

arcing and material 

flammability hazards. 

The firm stopped 

distributing the product 

10/2000. 

02/02 Ingersoll-Rand Company 

Woodcliff Lake, NJ 

Air compressor portable 

1983-1991 models Ajax, 

Charge Air Pro, Energair, 

Guardian Power, Energair 

Compressor 

Receiver tank may 

explode or leak air due to 

corrosion of the inner 

wall. The hazard can't be 

accessed by visual 

inspection of tank 

exterior wall which may 

be free of corrosion. 

The firm recalled all 

suspect air compressors. 

All compressors being 

recalled are at or have 

exceeded their 

recommended useful 

life. 

02/02 OshKosh B' Gosh, Inc. 

Oshkosh, WI 

Jumpsuits style # 516-

8240, 516-8340; top and 

bottom sets, style # 516-

8241, 516-8341 

The fabric, heat-sealed 

flowers on the front of the 

garments can detach after 

washing, posing a 

choking hazard to young 

children. 

Consumers should stop 

using these garments 

immediately and return 

them to OshKosh B' 

Gosh for a refund. 

02/02 Dollar Tree Stores 

Cheasapeake, VA 

K's Collection 

paperweights 

The paperweight's 

contents can leak posing 

ingestion and 

flammability hazards. 

Consumers should not 

use the paperweights and 

return them for a refund 

of the purchase price. 

02/02 Intercon Merchandising 

Source, Inc. 

City of Industry, CA 

"Time Out" mini beach 

chair #48084 

The frame creates a 

scissoring action when 

folded that can lacerate, 

crush or amputate fingers, 

hands or toes. 

Units may be returned to 

the firm for 

repair/replacement at no 

charge 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-39 

02/02 SB Power Tool 

Chicago, IL 

Carbide wheel bit for 

dremel tool 

The bit may break or 

bending causing property 

damage or injury to the 

user. 

The firm will shorten 

and substantiate the bit 

shaft, label current 

product with a warning 

and re-work a portion of 

those units. 

02/02 Random House, Inc. 

New York, NY 

Children's doorhanger 

book "Monsters In The 

Closet" english & spanish 

language versions 

A snap can detach from 

the book presenting a 

potential choking hazard 

to young children. 

Consumers are to return 

the product for a 

different replacement 

book. 

02/02 Cutco Cutlery Corp. 

Olean, NY ` 

Mountable knife block set

A knife protrudes from 

the end of the block 

presenting a laceration 

hazard. 

Repair kits are to be sent 

to consumers with 

instructions, recall 

information, and a brass 

plate for the end of knife 

block to prevent 

protrusion. 

02/02 Invensys Climate 

Controls 

Long Beach, CA 

Thermal safety control 

model TS-11 

The valve housing 

possibly has damage that 

can leak gas presenting a 

potential fire hazard. 

The firm is locating and 

destroying recalled 

valves. Changes will be 

made in manufacturing 

process to prevent 

reoccurrence. 
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 

02/02 Applica Consumer 

Products, Inc. 

Miami, FL 

Black & Decker brand 4-

slice toaster T1400, 

T1450 & Black & Decker 

brand 2-slice toaster 

T1200 & T1250 

The units may remain 

energized after use, 

creating a fire hazard. 

Consumers will receive 

a $10 refund on 2-slice 

toasters and a $20 refund 

on 4-slice toasters. 

02/02 Unilever United States, 

Inc. 

Greenwich, CT 

Snuggle fabric softener's 

promotional/giveaway 

plush bear models 5" 

Pajama Bear, 5" Nightcap 

Bear, 5" Purple and Pink 

Blanket Bears, 8" Bean 

Bear & 10" Stuffed Bear 

The eyes and noses of the 

bears can come off, 

posing a choking hazard 

to young children. 

Consumers should 

contact the firm for 

information on how to 

exchange for a coupon 

for free Snuggle fabric 

softener product. 

02/02 Calphalon Corporation 

Toledo, OH 

2 quart stainless steel tea 

kettle model A4302SP 

The kettle's cover traps 

steam inside of the kettle 

causing an increase in 

pressure. This forces hot 

water to rise and escape 

through the spout, posing 

a serious burn hazard to 

consumers. 

The firm is offering a 

free replacement cover 

that has vent wholes. 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm. 

02/02 Cannondale Corporation 

Bethel, CT 

Easy Rider recumbant 

bicycle 

Use of the product may 

cause the rider to lose 

control and fall from the 

cycle. 

Imported parts, stem and 

chainwheel assembly, 

were made incorrectly. 

The firm provided free 

replacements 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-41 

02/02 BikeE Corporation 

Corvallis, OR 

Recumbant bicycle seat 

sliders on models CT, 

AT, RX, & E2 

The seat may derail or 

break causing the rider to 

fall from the bike. 

A support brace was 

added to the seat sliders 

free of charge to all 

owners and retailers. 

02/02 Creative Consumer 

Concepts, Inc. 

Overland Park, KS 

Sonic Restaurant Tic Tac 

Tot premium board game 

toy 

There is a choking hazard 

presented by the game 

figure heads that have a 

potential to break off. 

All product was 

destroyed and not 

distributed to consumers.

02/02 Lakewood Engineering & 

Mfg. Co. 

Chicago, IL 

Portable convection 

heater models 797 & 797 

DFT 

Use of the products 

presents a potential shock 

hazard. 

The firm is offering a 

free repair or 

replacement of the 

product. 

02/02 Vector Manufacturing, 

Ltd. 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 

Maxx and Force series 

DC to AC power inverter 

models VEC049G, GF, 

GM; VEC050G, GF, 

GM; VEC051GM 

An incorrect GFCI 

function can present a 

risk of electric shock or 

electrocution to 

consumers. 

The firm will provide 

free 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. 

F-42 

03/02 Honeywell, Inc. 

Golden Valley, MN 

Honeywell model HZ514 moveable baseboard 

heater 

The heating element may 

fail and result in molten 

aluminum igniting 

combustible material 

beneath the heater. 

Heaters with the recalled 

heating element will be 

replaced at no charge 

with a heater using an 

element produced at a 

different facility. 

03/02 Scholastic Inc. 

New York, NY 

Tangering Press Spy 

Master Kit #ISBN 0-439-

32540-4 

The lens on the 

sunglasses in the kit can 

break or crack presenting 

a potential laceration 

hazard. 

The product was recalled 

from retail accounts. 

03/02 Viessmann 

Manufacturing Company, 

Inc. 

Waterloo, RI 

Gas-fired boiler or oilfired boiler series Atola 

RN, 2-stage, with SRRN2 and SR-RN2R 

controls 

The safety interlock may 

not work causing the 

boiler to continue to 

operate when the flue 

damper is closed. There is 

a potential for CO 

emission, fuel or gas 

ignition and/or an 

explosion. 

The firm added an 

electronic module as an 

additional safety 

interlock to prevent 

operation with the flue 

damper closed. 

03/02 Hunter Fan Company 

Memphis, TN 

Carefree & carefreePlus 

humidifier models 32500, 

33300, 33330, 33350 

The products present a 

fire hazard from an 

overheated motor. 

Consumers are to 

receive a new motor 

compartment to slide 

into humidifier. 
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 

03/02 Graco Children's 

Products Inc. 

Elverson, PA 

Snack and activity tray 

model #50511 

Consumers may have 

difficulty inserting the 

stems of suction cups into 

holes in base. If the 

suction cups are not 

properly attached, they 

can detach, posing a 

choking hazard to young 

children. 

Consumers can get 

instructions for securely 

installing the suction 

cups from the firm's web 

site or calling a toll-free 

number. 

03/02 Cycletote Corporation 

Fort Collins, CO 

Bicycle trailer models 

Cycletote, Family, 

Touring, Doggytote, & 

Special Needs 

There is a potential for 

injury to the child or pet 

in the trailer if carrying 

supplies. 

The firm will repair and 

replace parts free of 

charge to consumers 

with the defective trailer 

hitches. 

03/02 Jade Products 

Commerce, CA 

Dynasty DGRSC gas 

range 

The range may tip over 

presenting a potential for 

burn injuries. 

The firm will install antitip bracket on all 

existing ranges that have 

been sold to consumers. 

The design for new 

ranges is modified. 

03/02 Horizon, Inc. 

DeForest, WI 

2000/2001 treadmill 

models Horizon, Paragon, 

Quantum & Omega 

A faulty control board 

can cause the treadmill 

belt to unexpectedly 

speed up causing 

consumers to fall. 

Suspected units will 

have the control boards 

replaced 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-44 

03/02 Murray, Inc. 

Brentwood, TN 

Fuel tank for riding lawn 

mower brands Murray, 

Murray Select, 

Craftsman, and Wizard 

The fuel tank may crack 

and leak gasoline 

presenting a potential for 

fire or burn injuries. 

The firm replaced the 

recalled fuel tank with a 

redesigned tank. 

03/02 Murray, Inc. 

Brentwood, TN 

Fuel tank riding lawn 

mower, Murray and Yard 

King brands 

The fuel tank may crack 

and leak gasoline 

presenting a potential for 

fire or burn injuries. 

The firm replaced the 

recalled fuel tank with a 

redesigned tank. 

03/02 Rose Art Industries, Inc. 

Livingston, NJ 

Children's soap making 

kit models #4054 & 

#4121 

The soap may leak from 

its container when heated 

in microwave, presenting 

a burn hazard to children.

Consumers are to 

contact the firm for a 

refund and incentive gift.

03/02 Athlon, LLC 

Elverson, PA 

Simplicity treadmill # 

4000 

The faulty control board 

can cause the treadmill 

belt to speed up without 

warning. Consumers can 

be injured in a fall. 

Suspect units will have 

their control boards 

replaced free of charge. 

03/02 Hola Unique Gifts 

Greenville, SC 

Electric water pump #B72 

The electric water pump 

poses electrocution and 

fire hazards. 

Consumers should 

contact the firm for 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-45 

03/02 Country Home Products, 

Inc. 

Vergennes, VT 

Cordless electric walkbehind lawn mower brand 

DR Whisper Lite brand 

Lacerations or 

amputations can result 

from the blade continuing 

to turn after the 

"deadman" switch is 

released. 

Affected circuit boards 

will be replaced or 

conditioned at no charge 

to consumers. 

03/02 Hewlett Packard Co. 

Palo Alto, CA 

Longwell AC power cord 

sets w/ HP Deskjet 800 & 

900 series printers & 

1000, 1100, 1200, & 

1300 series Photosmart 

printers 

The cord plug may crack 

exposing electric 

conductors. There is a 

potential for electric 

shock or electrocution 

from contact with the 

exposed conductors. 

The firm will provide a 

replacement cord of a 

different design. 

03/02 Instep, LLC 

Mendota Heights, MN 

Hitchhiker III trailer 

bikes, model NH300 

The universal joint 

system can fail causing 

the trailer to tip over and 

possibly injure the rider. 

Free replacement 

universal joint systems 

are available to owners 

of the affected units. 

03/02 Interlogix, Inc. 

Tualatin, OR 

Sentrol/Moose buglar/fire 

control system ZX300/310 

The product does not 

adequately perform, 

thereby, presenting a risk 

of injury due to burglary 

or fire. 

The firm will provide 

free repair. 

03/02 Lifetime Products, Inc. 

Clearfield, UT 

Portable basketball hoop 

Continued use of the 

product may result in 

lacerations or cuts from a 

protruding bolt. 

Consumers are to 

contact the company 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-46 

03/02 Eugenio Serafin, Inc. 

Bayamon, PR 

Corona, Corona Maxi and 

Fammy electric 

showerhead heaters 

The products pose a 

severe electrocution 

hazard. 

Consumers should 

contact the firm for a 

refund. 

03/02 Innovative USA, Inc. 

Norwalk, CT 

Innovative Kids Groovy 

Tubes Books Bug Blast 

ISBN 1-58476-018-4 (2d 

printing); SeaSplash 

ISBN 1-58476-149-2 (2d 

printing). 

Sharp metal objects found 

in two books at retail that 

could pose a laceration 

hazard to children. 

The firm performed a 

retail level recall and 

implementation of new 

quality control measures.

03/02 Cannondale Corporation 

Bethel, CT 

Mountain bike fork blade 

The fork may fail 

catastrophically causing 

the rider to fall. 

The firm will replace the 

fork blades on all units 

effected. 

03/02 Brad Hughes 

Oak Park, CA 

Black Anodized bicycle 

rim model Alexrims, 

R390, 700C 

The rim may fail causing 

the ride to fall. 

The firm offered free 

replacement rims at 

dealer and consumer 

levels. 
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 

03/02 Dixon Industries, Inc. 

Coffeyville, KS 

Zero Turning 

Radius(ZTR) riding 

mower models 2301, 

3303, 3304, 3014, 4421, 

5020, 5022, 5023, 5503, 

5017, 5423, 5424, 5425, 

5402, 5601& Classic 

Series 

The fuel tank may crack 

and leak fuel presenting a 

potential for fire or burn 

injuries if the fuel ignites.

The firm replaced the 

recalled fuel tank with a 

redesigned fuel tank. 

03/02 Escalade Sports 

Evansville, IN 

Portable basketball hoop 

A sharp bolt that holds 

the struts to the main pole 

may cause a laceration 

hazard to the legs and 

body of consumers. 

The firm stopped 

distribution and offered 

consumers a free cap nut 

to cover the sharp bolt. 

03/02 Tristar Products, Inc. 

Parsippany, NJ 

Steam Buggy Deluxe 

steam machine 

Leaking steam or hot 

water presents risk of 

burn injuries to 

consumers. 

Consumers will have the 

option to receive a 

replacement steamer or a 

refund. 

04/02 Access Business Group 

Ada, MI 

Meijer and Best Yet 

laundry stain remover 

Inhalation of the stain 

remover may cause 

irritation. 

The firm recalled the 

product from retailers. 

The firm is considering a 

formulation or 

packaging change. 

04/02 Kichler Lighting Group 

Cleveland, OH 

Landscape lighting 

transformer 

Use of the product 

presents a potential shock 

hazard. 

The firm will provide a 

free 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-48 

04/02 Federated Department 

Stores 

New York, NY 

Infant Greendog pant and 

shirt set # 8088 

The decorative buttons in 

the center of embroidered 

flowers can detach, 

presenting a potential 

choking hazard. 

The firm offered a 

refund or store credit 

when the product was 

returned to store. 

04/02 Childcraft Education 

Corporation 

Lancaster, PA 

Wood changing table 

with steps for day care 

and preschool facilities, 

item # 351965 

When a door is open, a 

child's finger can become 

caught in the metal 

hinges, causing finger 

crushing or pinching to 

occur while the door is 

closing. 

Consumers are to 

contact Childcraft 

Education Corporation 

for a free repair kit. 

04/02 Crystal Mountain Water 

Cooler Corp. 

Edmonton,Canada 

Hot/cold water cooler #99 

125 - 00 176 

The heater can short 

causing arcing, fire and 

smoke. 

Consumers are to repair 

their units by removing 

the insulation around 

heater. 

04/02 Club Car, Inc. 

Augusta, GA 

Gas golf cart 

Use of the product 

presents a fire hazard. 

The fuel tanks will be 

inspected and replaced if 

there is a gasoline leak. 

04/02 Petzl, Inc. 

Clearfield, UT 

Petzl-Reverso rock 

climbing device 

Use of the product can 

cause the second climber 

to fall in a double belay. 

The firm recalled 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-49 

04/02 Gas Fired Products, Inc. 

Charlottte, NC 

Outdoor gas water heater 

brands "Bradford & 

White" & "Seahorse" 

The heat exchanger can 

crack causing the outer 

surface temperature to get 

hot enough to ignite 

nearby combustible 

material. 

The product was 

discontinued. A hightemperature limit switch 

will be provided at no 

charge to consumers. 

04/02 Specialized Bicycle 

Components 

Alameda, CA 

Bicycle models Enduro, 

Pro, Expert, Comp, FSR 

The brake stay or frame 

may fail causing the rider 

to lose control of the 

bicycle. 

The firm notified all 

dealers, consumers and 

retailers of the free of 

charge recall and repair 

program. 

04/02 Total Gym Fitness 

West Chester, PA 

Total Gym XL home 

exercise equipment 

The product has a defect 

that does not allow the 

lever pin to snap into the 

support column hole. 

Consumers should 

contact the firm for a 

free retrofit kit. 

04/02 Fisher-Price, Inc. 

East Aurora, NY 

Fisher-Price Smart 

Response swing models 

#79644, 79645 & 70647 

The swing seat can be 

assembled to the swing so 

that it appears secure but 

is not. If misassembled, 

the seat can flip forward 

and baby may hit head on 

floor. 

Consumers are to 

contact Fisher-Price to 

get instructions for 

inspecting swing 

assembly. If needed, 

firm will replace swing 

seat. 

04/02 Tough Traveler Ltd. 

Schnectady, NY 

Child backpack carriers 

models Kid Carrier 

#1371, Filly model #1350 

& Stallion #1385 

A child could fall from a 

carrier when the seat 

restraint is not doubledback through the slider if 

the carrier's safety 

harness is not used. 

Consumers should 

contact Tough Traveler 

to receive instructions on 

doubling back the strap 

through the slider. 
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-50 

04/02 Black & Decker (U.S.), 

Inc. 

Towson, MD 

Dewalt Industrial Tool 

Co. lightweight circular 

saw models DW368, 

DW368K & DW369CSK

The spindle on the saws 

may slip. 

Consumers should 

contact the firm for a 

free repair. 

04/02 Black & Decker (U.S.) 

Inc. 

Towson, MD 

DeWalt framing nailer 

model D51845 

The nail may be released 

unexpectedly. 

The firm will replace the 

trigger mechanism. 

04/02 Fitness Quest, Inc. 

Canton, OH 

Total Gym 1000 exercise 

equipment 

The handle/cable 

assembly may break 

during use possibly 

injuring the consumer. 

Free replacement 

handle/cable assemblies 

are available to 

consumers with affected 

units. 

04/02 Dansk International 

Designs, Ltd. 

White Plains, NY 

Metal ice cream scoops 

The metal cap at the end 

of the scoop may project 

off the handle possibly 

hitting someone nearby. 

The firm recalled the 

product offering 

consumers a $20 coupon 

for the return of the item.

04/02 Brunswick Corporation 

Skokie, IL 

Ballistic bicycle 

suspension fork 

The fork may fail 

resulting in injury to the 

rider. 

The firm offered a 

refund to owners who 

returned the suspension 

fork. 
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-51 

04/02 Aroma Housewares 

San Diego, CA 

Aroma Health Grill 

model AHG-1435 

The grill's tempered glass 

lid has potential to 

shatter. 

The firm changed its 

production process to 

correct the problem. 

04/02 Veltec Sports Inc. 

Sand City, CA 

Look-Ergopost 3 bicycle 

seat post 

The seat post may fail 

causing the rider to fall 

from the bicycle. 

The firm notified all 

customers, owners and 

retailers offering a 

replacement and a 

refund. 

04/02 Pascal Products Company 

Ltd. 

Jackson, MS 

Wal-Mart Home Trends 

fireplace screens model 

#500RR 

The paint of the screens 

can ignite when exposed 

to a direct flame. 

The firm recalled the 

product offering 

consumers a refund of 

the purchase price. 

04/02 Rocky Mountain Bicycles

Delta, BC, Canada 

Mountain bicycle models 

"Edge" and "Slayer" 

The bicycles' rear wheel 

may unexpectedly fall out 

of place. 

Consumers should return 

the unit to the retailer for 

a free retrofit. 

04/02 MTD Products Inc. 

Cleveland, OH 

Sears Craftsman riding 

lawn mowers model 

number 247.270250 

The transmission may fail 

causing a loss of drive 

and brake ability. Should 

this occur, the potential 

exists for personal injury 

and/or property damage. 

The firm offered to 

replace the transmission.
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-52 

04/02 Discovery Toys, Inc. 

Livermore, CA 

Up, Down & Around 

toddler maze toy, model 

#1612 

The plastic tubes can 

break from the wooden 

base, releasing beads and 

posing a choking hazard 

to young children. 

Consumers should stop 

using the toy 

immediately and contact 

the firm to receive a free 

replacement. 

04/02 Systems Trading 

New York, NY 

Space Saver/Barkan 

television wall mount 

model P-1-21 

The TV may fall from its 

mounted position, hitting 

someone nearby. 

The firm improved its 

manufacturing process. 

04/02 Ames True Temper 

Camp Hill, PA 

Plastic rim on 

wheelbarrow models 

Mustang & Douglas 

The wheel's plastic rim 

can break under pressure 

caused by high-pressure 

air hose inflation or over 

inflation. Exploding 

plastic parts may injure 

nearby consumers. 

The firm recalled the 

wheels offering 

consumers a free 

replacement wheel 

assembly. 

04/02 S. C. Johnson & Sons, 

Inc. 

Racine, WI 

Glade Scented Oil Extra 

Outlet air freshener 

model SCJ079 (Mystical 

Garden & Sky Breeze) 

There is a potential fire 

hazard associated with 

the assembly problem at 

the manufacturer. 

The firm offered to 

refund the purchase 

price or provide a full 

purchase price coupon 

for a different model air 

freshener. 
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-53 

04/02 Coast Energy 

Management, Inc. 

Chandler, AZ 

Energy Smart Power 

Planner I, models SP010-

N & SP010-NV 

Reversed polarity on 

appliance outlet may 

present a risk of electric 

shock or electrocution to 

consumers. 

Design changes were 

implemented to correct 

the problem. The firm 

will provide a free 

replacement and a free 

gift to consumers 

identified as owning an 

affected product. 

04/02 ICON Health & Fitness, 

Inc. 

Logan, UT 

NordicTrack Adventurer, 

Teton and Proform Trail 

Runner Hikers 

The overheated 

component may present a 

risk of fire or thermal 

burn to consumers. 

The firm is offering a 

free consumer-installed 

repair kit or a free 

service call to perform 

the repair. 

04/02 1/2 Price Fireworks, Inc. 

Lawrenceburg, IN 

Sky Revenge 12 Shot 

mine/shell fireworks 

device,Y23-215 

Users or onlookers can be 

struck by shells fired 

horizontally should the 

unit tip over during firing.

The firm implemented a 

repair program 

04/02 Aqua-Leisure Industries, 

Inc. 

Avon, MA 

Baby flotation device, 

SA3242 "SunSmart Baby 

Adjustable Sunshade 

Boat" 

The material between the 

leg holes in the seat of the 

float can tear, allowing 

children to unexpectedly 

fall into the water and 

possibly drown. 

Consumers should stop 

using these recalled 

floats immediately and 

contact Aqua-Leisure for 

a free replacement. 

05/02 Trudeau Corporation 

Woodbridge, IL 

Fondue pots 

The pots' plastic ring can 

crack posing fire and 

burn hazards. 

The firm recalled the 

fondue pot offering 

consumers a replacement 

pot. 
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-54 

05/02 Ameriwood Industries 

Wright City, MO 

Furniture desk models 

465 & 479 

The desks may collapse if 

moved or if the screws 

are not secured in place. 

The firm revised its 

instructions and changed 

the desks backing to 

address the problems. 

05/02 Recreational Equipment 

Inc. (REI) 

Kent, WA 

REI 2001 Novara 

Trionfos front brake yoke 

stay bolt 

The bolt may loosen 

presenting the potential to 

lose some braking 

capacity. 

The firm recalled all 

units back to retailers 

and dealers for a free 

repair. 

05/02 Best Lock Corporation 

Indianapolis, IN 

Electronic fire door lock 

assemblies 

In an extreme fire 

situation, the lock 

assemblies may pose a 

risk of fire hazard. 

The firm recalled the 

locks offering owners a 

replacement or repair of 

the assemblies. 

05/02 Consumers Union 

Yonkers, NY 

Glove compartment 

organizer kit (contains 

flashlight, tire pressure 

guage, knife, pen and 

paper) 

The flash light can 

overheat when the 

batteries are inserted, 

presenting a possible burn 

hazard. Also, the tire 

gauge does not produce 

accurate measurements 

when used. 

Consumers that return 

the kits will receive a 

free subscription for six 

months free of charge. In 

addition, they will mail 

two free books to 

consumers as a 

replacement for the 

premium. 

05/02 Milwaukee Electric Tool 

Corp. 

Brookfield, WI 

Battery charger model 

48-59-0184 

Use of the product 

presents a potential fire 

hazard. 

The company is offering 

three options: 1) Refund 

2) Provide batteries 

3)Replacement -120V 

wall unit battery charger.
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-55 

05/02 Epoch Design, L.L.C. 

Bellevue, WA 

Toy chest model #5225 

The toy chest's lid does 

not completely close. 

The company will revise 

its instruction sheet to 

provide consumers with 

a clearer description 

concerning the 

installation of the lid 

support mechanism. 

05/02 Prestige Toy Corp. 

New York, NY 

Duckie Ring Rattle 

Teether models 4576, 

44576, & 84576 

The rattle teether may 

break, causing small 

beads to fall out 

presenting a potential 

choking hazard to young 

children. 

Consumers should 

immediately take the 

product away from 

children and return them 

to the company to 

receive a replacement 

toy or refund. Prestige 

will reimburse 

consumers for the cost of 

postage. 

05/02 UL United, Inc. 

Houston, TX 

The Motion Picture series 

of electrical paintings 

The item presents 

electrical fire and/or 

shock hazards. 

Consumers may return 

their units directly to the 

firm for a refund of the 

purchase price and the 

cost of shipping. 

05/02 Vermont Precision 

Woodworks, Inc 

Morrisville, VT 

Full size cribs: Dunmore 

7040, Coventry 7030, 

Alpine 7010, Caspian 

7020, Haystack/Lyndon 

7070 

There is a potential for 

entrapment when the slats 

separate from the drop 

side rail. 

The firm will send 

consumers a newly 

designed drop side rail. 
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-56 

05/02 Estes Industries 

Penrose, CO 

Estes Air-Powered 

Rocket Systems model 

GL-X200 

The rockets' foam tips 

break off exposing sharp 

edges that cause face 

lacerations or eye injuries 

to consumers. Certain 

rocket systems also have 

weak pump handles that 

break during use, posing 

a risk of hand lacerations.

Consumers should stop 

using the air rockets 

immediately and contact 

Estes for free 

replacements. 

05/02 ECR International 

Utica, NY 

Carrier/Bryant, Lennox, 

Penn and Dunkirk natural 

gas and propane boilers 

There is an excess of CO 

in the exhaust gases that 

presents a risk of CO 

poisoning to consumers. 

The orifice sizes were 

reduced and burner 

assemblies changed. The 

firm is offering free 

repairs. 

05/02 Rand International 

Farmingdale, New York 

20-inch "Barbie" beach 

ball model BD-9002 

The product is mislabeled 

"This is a life saving 

device." The correct 

labeling is "This is not a 

life saving device". 

The product was taken 

off of retailer's shelves 

and destroyed. 

05/02 Ryobi Technologies, Inc. 

Anderson, SC 

Ryobi HD501 hammer 

drill 

The on-off trigger sticks 

or the lock-on button can 

jam, posing a risk of 

physical injury to 

consumers. 

The firm is offering a 

full refund to consumers.

05/02 Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. 

Chicago, IL 

Toy steering wheel on 

Jeep Cherokee stroller 

model 55120 

The steering wheel can 

break away from its base, 

allowing the small plastic 

turn signal and horn 

pieces to come off, 

presenting a potential 

choking hazard to young 

children. 

The firm is offering a 

replacement steering 

wheel. 
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-57 

05/02 Philips Electronics 

Atlanta, GA 

AC adapter model D12-

1A-950 with "T-junction" 

plug for external powered 

computer speakers model 

P1534-60001 

The adapter's AC power 

supply cord is not 

grounded, which presents 

a potential electric shock 

hazard. 

The firm redesigned the 

adapter's AC cord to 

ensure grounding. 

05/02 Island Soap & Candle 

Works 

Honolulu, HI 

Candles 

Use of the candles 

presents a potential burn 

hazard. 

The firm recalled the 

candles offering a refund 

of the purchase price. 

05/02 Chen's 99-Cent City 

East Northport, NY 

Child's stationary set 

The set contains a razor 

knife that presents a 

serious laceration hazard. 

Consumers should return 

the unit to the retailer for 

a refund of the purchase 

price. 

05/02 Sherwood Division of 

Harsco Corp. 

Lockport, NY 

Maximus SCUBA 2nd 

stage regulator by 

Sherwood 

Use of the product 

presents a drowning 

hazard. 

The firm increased the 

material thickness that 

cracks on the 2nd stage 

orifice. Repairs and free 

replacements are offered 

to customers and dealers.

05/02 Sandvik Publishing, Ltd. 

Bristol, PA 

Lullaby Moon musical 

pull string toy distributed 

through Baby's First 

Book Club 

The activation cord on 

some of these toys may 

be longer than 8 inches 

and could present a risk 

of strangulation. 

Consumers were mailed 

procedures for 

shortening the pull 

string. They also have 

the option to receive a 

full 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-58 

05/02 ITW NEXUS 

Des Plaines, IL 

Snowboarding helmet 

model Homex - K2 

The helmet does not 

prevent head injury 

during falls or crashes. 

The firm offered 

consumers a replacement 

of the original buckle for 

an improved material 

buckle. 

05/02 Quixstar, Inc. 

Ada, MI 

Juice Extractor model JA388, HOP SHING 

manufacturer 

The filter and lid can 

break apart when using 

the product, projecting 

parts that pose a risk of 

injury to nearby 

consumers. 

The firm offers refunds 

of the purchase price to 

consumers. 

05/02 Dorel Juvenile Group, 

Inc. 

Columbus, IN 

Safety 1st and Beatrix 

Potter "Designer 22" 

infant car seats/carrier 

models 02-621SAL, 02-

620 AZY & 02-620BEA. 

When the seat is used as a 

carrier, the plastic handle 

can unexpectedly release 

from the carrying 

position. 

Consumers can continue 

use of the "Designer 22" 

as a car seat but should 

stop using it as a carrier 

immediately and contact 

Dorel Juvenile Group to 

receive a repair kit. 

05/02 Head USA 

Byfield, MA 

Snowboard binding 

The bindings may break 

during use, causing the 

snowboarder to fall. 

The firm will repair and 

retrofit free of charge 

any defective bindings 

found during checks. 

05/02 LPK International, Inc. 

Northbrook, IL 

Bar stool models 74150 

& 74151 

The stools can collapse 

causing occupants to fall 

to the floor sustaining 

injuries. 

The firm discontinued 

distribution of the stools 

offering 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-59 

05/02 Pacific Aerospace & 

Electronics 

Wenatchee, WA 

Earthquake gas shut-off 

valve model Northridge 

2000 

Gas valves may stick 

open allowing gas to 

escape presenting a risk 

of fire and explosion 

during an earthquake. 

The firm is providing 

free installation and 

replacement of any 

Northridge 2000 gas 

valve. 

05/02 Adams Mfg. Corp. 

Portersville, PA 

Quik Fold plastic chair 

Certain chairs have the 

potential to collapse 

during use. 

The firm recalled the 

chairs offering 

consumers a replacement 

chair or a refund of the 

purchase price. 

05/02 Rose Art Industries, Inc. 

Livingston, NJ 

Electronic cotton candy 

machine model #5696 

The electric motor can 

seize and overheat, 

posing a fire or burn 

injury hazard. Also, the 

heating element can be 

activated without the 

spinner in place 

presenting a risk for burn 

injuries to consumers. 

The firm replaced the 

base and motor unit with 

a re-designed unit. 

05/02 Quantum North America 

Encino, CA 

Red Devil gas grill 

The grill may collapse 

resulting in fire and 

burns. 

The firm provided 

consumers with 

instructions and a 

replacement tripod 

block. 

05/02 The Sportsman's Guide 

South St. Paul, MN 

Children's Big Red 

Wagon 

The wheels' plastic rims 

can shatter under 

pressure, possibly 

injuring someone nearby. 

The firm recall the 

wheels offering 

consumers replacement 

wheels and a $10 

incentive coupon. 
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-60 

05/02 E-filliate Corporation 

Rancho Cordova, CA 

Ziotek Liberator I & II 

extension cords 

Reversed polarity 

presents risks of electric 

shock or electrocution to 

consumers. 

The firm is offering a 

free replacement or a 

refund. QC changes 

implemented by 

manufacturer and firm 

will spot check future 

shipments. 

05/02 L.L. Bean, Inc. 

Lewiston, ME 

Ladies jacket model # 

RK76 

The jacket causes a skin 

irritation due to improper 

tanning and dyeing 

process. 

Consumers should return 

the unit for a refund of 

the purchase price. 

05/02 Megatech 

North Bergen, NJ 

8.4-volt battery radiocontrolled Skyliner model 

airplane 

There is a potential for 

fire from a overheated 

battery during charging. 

A free replacement 

battery will be provided 

to consumers. 

05/02 Luxo Corporation 

Port Chester, NY 

Portable fluorescent lamp 

models PS355 & PS360 

The ballast can overheat, 

short-circuit and melt the 

insulating cover of the 

ballast. This failure could 

present a thermal burn 

hazard if the melted cover 

is contacted. 

Luxo will replace the 

recalled ballast with a 

ballast of a different 

design at no charge to 

consumers. 

06/02 D.A.M. Clothing, Inc. 

New York, NY 

Basic Editions 2-Piece 

girls' short set #7071, 

RN# 88914 

The buttons on the 

garment are sewn on too 

loosely, creating a danger 

of them falling off or 

being pulled off, which 

poses a potential choking 

hazard to young children.

Consumers are to return 

the product to the store 

where purchased for 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-61 

06/02 Cannondale Corporation 

Bethel, CT 

Cannondale bicycle rear 

brake disc bolt 

The brake bolt may fail 

causing the rider to lose 

control of the bike and 

fall. 

The firm will replace the 

bolts free of charge on 

all disc brake bikes 

involved at the retail and 

consumer levels. 

06/02 Candle-lite Company 

Cincinnati, OH 

Martha Stewart Everyday 

Decorating simmering 

potpourri pot item # 

7161595 

Use of the product 

presents a potential fire 

hazard. 

The firm is offering a 

refund of the purchase 

price. 

06/02 Brookdale International 

Systems 

Vancouver, British 

Columbia, Canada 

Smoke hood model 

EVAC-U8 

The hood provides 

inadequate protection 

against chemical warfare 

agents. 

The firm recalled the 

masks. 

06/02 Brinkmann Corporation 

Dallas, TX 

Outdoor tabletop heater 

model 883-1000-0 

The outdoor heater can 

emit high levels of carbon 

monoxide (CO), 

presenting a risk of CO 

poisoning to consumers. 

The firm is offering a 

full refund of purchase 

price to consumers that 

return affected products. 

 Prepaid shipping labels 

will be provided for 

return of 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. 

F-62 

06/02 Invensys Building 

Systems 

Loves Park, IL 

Siebe MA 200 series 

actuator used in 

fire/smoke dampers sold 

1994 - May 1999 

Fire, combustion 

products, and smoke can 

travel through building if 

the actuator jams and 

does not allow the 

fire/smoke damper to 

close in an emergency. 

The firm provided free 

labor and parts to 

replace defective 

actuators. Frequently 

cycle actuators left in 

use. 

06/02 Graco Children's 

Products, Inc. 

Elverson, PA 

Green toy tracks on Tot 

Wheels V models 

4511and 4521 and the 

Convertible Entertainer 

models 4652 and 35225 

The toy track can break, 

presenting a cut or pinch 

hazard and the exposed 

small parts can pose a 

choking hazard to young 

children. 

Consumers should stop 

using these activity 

centers with green toy 

tracks immediately, and 

contact the firm for a 

free replacement track. 

06/02 The Little Tikes 

Company 

Hudson, OH 

Pop 'n Scoot ride-on toy 

model 1568 

Young children who lean 

forward can fall over the 

handlebars, causing facial 

injuries. 

Consumers should stop 

using the toys 

immediately and contact 

the firm to receive a 

replacement product. 

06/02 Spin Master Toys 

Toronto, Ontario Canada 

Firestormer & Skyblazer 

air-powered toy planes 

codes 12/29/01 - 03/24/02

Children can suffer 

bruises, cuts and 

abrasions from plastic 

pieces of the bursting 

intake chamber. 

The firm is providing 

consumers a free 

replacement plane with 

an improved intake 

chamber. 
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-63 

06/02 Black Diamond 

Equipment 

Salt Lake City, UT 

'Rage' climber's ice tool 

The tool may break or 

separate at the handle 

causing the climber to 

fall. 

The firm is offering 

consumers a free 

replacement handle for 

the ice tool. 

06/02 Square D Company 

Palatine, IL 

Circuit breaker model 

MA-MH 

Use of the product 

presents a potential fire 

hazard. 

The firm is offering a 

repair program. 

06/02 Whirlpool Corp. 

Benton Harbor, MI 

Whirlpool, Kenmore, 

General Electric washer 

and gas dryer 

combination unit 

Use of the products 

presents a potential fire 

hazard. 

The firm will provide 

free inspections and 

repair of the units. 

06/02 Dynacraft Industries, Inc.

San Rafael, CA 

Next Ultrashock Ballistic 

front fork 

The fork may fail during 

use causing the rider to 

fall from the bike. 

The firm is providing 

free replacement forks to 

owners. 

07/02 In-Sink-Erator 

Racine, WI 

Half-gallon capacity 

instant hot water 

dispensers 

Water can leak from the 

metal holding tank 

wetting insulating 

material and causing 

electrical arcing and heat 

build-up, which presents 

a risk of fire to 

consumers. 

The firm is offering a 

free insulator 

replacement 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-64 

07/02 PM International, Ltd 

Edison, NJ 

Two-prong International 

Electric adapter plug 

models 4622, 4624 & 

4626 

The plug can separate 

presenting a potential for 

electric shock or 

electrocution from 

contact with exposed 

electrical conductors. 

The firm replaced the 

recalled plugs with plugs 

that incorporate a 

different bonding 

method. 

07/02 Dynacraft Industries, Inc.

San Rafael, CA 

Vertical XL2 bike fork 

The fork may fail during 

use causing the rider to 

fall from the bike. 

The firm will replace all 

defectively welded forks 

free of charge. 

07/02 E. S. Sutton, Inc. 

New York, NY 

Two-piece shortall for 

toddler girls style 

#KD1012KM 

The button may separate 

from the garment and 

present a potential 

choking hazard. 

The firm requested retail 

stores to stop sale and 

return all inventory of 

the product. 

07/02 Bath and Body Works, 

Inc. 

Columbus, Ohio 

Cool Concoctions ice 

shaver 

The product's exposed 

blade can cause cuts. 

The firm offered 

consumers a refund or a 

merchandise credit. 

07/02 Southern Wood Products 

Sparta, TN 

Bench seat toy box model 

#343-8502 

The middle lid support 

hinge can collapse 

suddenly causing an 

injury to a child's head, 

neck, fingers, or hands 

and also present an 

entrapment hazard to 

young children. 

Consumers will receive 

a free replacement hinge.
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-65 

07/02 Conair Corp. 

Stanford, CT 

Hair dryer #2002BLX 

The hair dryer is a 

professional model sold 

in retail operations 

without immersion 

protection which presents 

an electrocution hazard in 

wet environments. 

Consumers should 

contact the firm for a 

replacement product. 

07/02 Snapper, Inc. 

McDonough, GA 

Walk-behind lawn mower 

models 216751BV, 

P2167517BV & 

FRP2167517BV 

The mower's side 

discharge deflector may 

not be strong enough to 

keep projectiles from 

flying out from under the 

mower deck. 

The firm will replace all 

affected discharge 

deflectors 

07/02 L. L. Bean Inc. 

Freeport, ME 

Mission entertainment 

cart #BT98 

The legs of the unit may 

fracture where the casters 

are inserted causing the 

unit to tip over. 

Consumers should not 

use the carts and contact 

the firm for a free fix kit.

07/02 UWATEC/Scubapro 

Sturtevant, WI 

Pressure gauge on diving 

console models Smart 

Pro, Sport Plus & Ultra 

A diver could run out of 

air while the gauge is 

showing some air 

remaining. Divers could 

fail to decompress 

properly causing 

decompression sickness. 

The pressure gauge 

capsule on all units will 

be replaced with a new 

gauge face material 

which will eliminate the 

problem. 

07/02 Ceraflame Inc. 

New York, NY 

Ceramic tea kettle models 

BTK, ATK, PTK, CTK, 

MTK, SCTK, SPTK, 

SMTK 

The product could break 

if boiled dry. 

Refunds will be made 

available upon request. 
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-66 

07/02 Mountain Safety 

Research 

Seattle, WA 

Backpacking premium 

blend stove fuel #120002-

2.0 

Water contamination in 

the fuel can corrode the 

fuel can, creating small 

holes and allowing the 

fuel to leak. 

The firm will provide a 

replacement fuel can to 

owners. 

07/02 Wal-Mart Stores Inc. 

Bentonville, AR 

Red Devil outdoor gas 

grill model REDO 

011000, SK20Y-3.0A 

The grill may collapse 

and tip over causing 

injuries and property 

damage. 

The firm stopped sales 

and offered consumers a 

refund for the return of 

the product. 

07/02 Petzl, Inc. 

Clearfield, UT 

Traxion mini cam 

Use of the cam may cause 

its load to fall, possibly 

injuring someone below 

the cam. 

A warning was placed 

on the firm's website and 

on future production of 

the product. 

07/02 Cane Creek Cycling 

Components 

Fletcher, NC 

"Thudbuster" seat post 

cycling component 

The seat post may break 

during use causing the 

rider to fall. 

The firm recalled and 

replaced free of charge 

the defective seat posts. 

07/02 National Sporting Goods 

Passaic, NJ 

Men's and ladies Bullet 

Speed Skates model B100 

The skates can break 

during use causing the 

skater to fall. 

Consumers are to return 

the skates to their 

retailer for a replacement 

or 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-67 

07/02 The Coleman Company, 

Inc. 

Wichita, KS 

Propane-powered 

mosquito eliminator 

models Mosquito Deleto 

Back Home #2950-800 & 

Mosquito Deleto Portable 

model 2950-801 

The gas regulator may 

leak propane or allow 

excessive propane flow 

which presents a fire 

hazard. 

The firm upgraded its 

propane regulator test 

program and consumer 

units will be inspected 

and replaced if necessary 

with reinforced hoses. 

The Octanol cartridge 

will be relocated. 

07/02 Hilton Hotels 

Corporation 

Beverly Hills, CA 

Promotional foldable 

cooler/chair 

A consumer's finger can 

be pinched or crushed by 

the foldable hinge of the 

chair. 

The firm offered 

consumers a replacement 

product. 

07/02 Aroma Housewares 

San Diego, CA 

Juice Extractor model 

ACJ-250 

The filter and lid can 

break apart cutting the 

user or bystander. 

The firm provided a full 

refund of the purchase 

price to owners. 

07/02 Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. 

Cheasapeake, VA 

Non-stick drip pan SKU 

845289 

The drip pan can ignite 

presenting a fire hazard. 

The firm discontinued 

the product and offered 

consumers a full 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-68 

07/02 Flat Rock Grill Company 

Powhatan, VA 

Shoreline stainless steel 

liquid propane gas grill 

series 2000 & 3000 

The glass covered 

temperature gauge can 

shatter, presenting a 

potential laceration 

hazard. 

Temperature gauges 

manufactured after 

October 2001 use only 

tempered glass. The 

firm replaced the 

potentially defective 

thermometers with 

tempered glass 

thermometers. 

07/02 Universal Interiors Inc. 

Riverside, CA 

Bed rail models twin, 

full, queen & king size 

The bed rails may detach 

from the head and 

footboards. 

The firm will replace all 

bed rail brackets. 

07/02 Yamaha Motor 

Corporation, USA 

Cypress, CA 

1997 Warrior 350, 1998 

Warrior 350 

The mounting-bracket on 

the rear hub can come 

loose, resulting in rear 

brake failure and possible 

injury to operators. 

Consumers are to inspect 

the weld area of the hub. 

If the weld is cracked, 

the hub is to be replaced 

with a new one. 

07/02 Royal Outdoor Products 

Ontario, Canada 

Royal Colonial deck 

posts 

Cracks can develop at the 

base of the posts possibly 

causing the deck's railing 

to collapse. 

The firm recalled the 

posts offering consumers 

free reinforcement kits. 

07/02 Radio Flyer, Incorporated

Chicago, IL 

Roaster Car model 8 

There is a potential 

choking hazard from the 

small parts in the horn on 

the steering wheel. 

The firm is offering a 

free replacement steering 

wheel. 
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-69 

07/02 Crate & Barrel 

Northbrook, IL 

Elements entertainment 

cart 

The cart's casters may 

break causing the cart 

and/or objects on the cart 

to fall onto nearby 

consumers. 

The firm recalled the 

problem casters offering 

consumers stronger 

replacement casters to 

correct the hazard. 

07/02 Jakks Pacific, Inc. 

Malibu, CA 

Nickelodeon NickTivities aerosol spray 

foam: "Orginal Smatter" 

"Spit Smatter" and "Fatter 

Smatter"with date codes 

"0492PT" to "0952PT" 

The cans may forcibly 

break apart if, contrary to 

instructions, it is stored in 

excessively hot places 

such as in parked cars. 

The firm is offering free 

replacement of cans. 

07/02 Electrolux Home 

Products, Inc. 

Cleveland, OH 

Sears Craftsman Poulan 

Pro and Husqvarna 

garden tractors 

Use of the products may 

cause drivers to lose 

control of the tractor. 

The firm is offering free 

repair of the wheel hub. 

08/02 Specialized Bicycle 

Components 

Alameda, CA 

"Downhill" model bicycle 

 frame 

The frame may break 

causing the rider to suffer 

a fall when riding down 

mountains. 

The firm will repair the 

bike if possible, if not, 

replacement or refund to 

all owners is offered by 

the firm. 
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-70 

08/02 Bombardier Motor 

Corporation of America 

Montreal, Quebec 

Snowmobile model SkiDoo 2002 MXZ 500 & 

600 

The throttle may stick 

causing unexpected 

excessive speed. The 

rider may fall from the 

snowmobile. 

The firm offered free 

carburetor replacements 

to resolve the throttle 

stick and missing parts 

were replaced. 

08/02 Bombardier, Inc. 

Valcourt, Quebec 

Snowmobiles SkiDoo 

Bombardier models 2001, 

Fromula Delux 500 & 

Grand Touring 500 

The throttle may stick 

causing the rider to crash 

the snowmobile. 

The firm is offering a 

correction to the simple 

throttle part. 

08/02 Cannondale Corporation 

Bethel, CT 

Bicycle frame model 

Raven 2 

The frame may break 

during use causing the 

rider to fall. 

The firm will replace the 

frame free of charge to 

owners. 

08/02 Excel Industries, Inc. 

Hesston, KS 

Riding lawn mower 

The fuel line could droop 

and be cut by the 

transmission fan. 

Consumers are to 

contact their dealer who 

will reroute the fuel line 

free of charge. 

08/02 Burlington Coat Factory 

Warehouse Corp. 

Burlington, NJ 

Disney's Winnie the 

Pooh, boy's and girl's 

toddler sneakers w/ 

Velcro strap & zipper 

styles #'s P072B & 

P072G 

The plastic decorative 

zipper pull-tab with metal 

ring could detach from 

the sneakers, presenting a 

potential choking hazard 

to young children. 

Retailers stopped sale of 

the sneakers and 

removed decorative 

zipper pull-tab with 

metal ring from the 

sneakers. The sneakers 

were returned to store 

shelves/floor after the 

zipper pull-tab and ring 

were removed. 
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-71 

08/02 Cannondale Corporation 

Bethel, CT 

Gruppo, SPA - 3T Zepp 

XL bike stem 

The bike's stem may fail 

causing the rider to lose 

control and fall from the 

bike. 

The firm will provide a 

correctly sized stem bolt 

free to all owners and 

dealers and retailers. 

08/02 Bike Pro, Inc. 

Pico Rivera, CA 

Baby walkers 

Use of the walkers may 

result in head injury, 

contusions, fractures, or 

lacerations. 

The firm offered 

consumers a refund of 

the purchase price. 

08/02 Oriental Trading 

Company, Inc. 

Omaha, NE 

Plastic Galaxy Wand 

battery-powered toy 

#35/49 

The batteries may 

overheat presenting a 

potential for burn 

injuries. 

The firm offered owners 

a refund of the purchase 

price. 

08/02 Thrifty Paper Co., Inc. 

Hempstead, NY 

Electric fan models 

SF16BK, DF16BK, 

SF16BE, FL18 

The fans have undersized 

wiring, the power plug is 

not polarized, the grill 

fails to prevent finger 

entrapment and the unit 

overheats. 

Consumers should 

contact the firm for a 

refund. 

08/02 Holophane 

Newark, OH 

Luminaire lamp models 

Enduralume & Low 

Profile Enduralume 

The glass portion of the 

luminaire optical 

assembly can crack, 

presenting risks of 

laceration injuries to 

consumers. 

The firm provided 

replacement optical 

assemblies 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-72 

08/02 Century Products, Inc. 

Macedonia, OH 

Century Travelite and 

Pioneer 4-in-1 strollers 

The stroller can collapse 

and the car seat/carrier 

can fall to the ground. 

Consumers should 

contact Century Products 

to receive a free repair 

kit. 

08/02 Century Products, Inc. 

Macedonia, OH 

Century Travel Solutions 

and Take 2 Travel 

Solutions 4-in-1 strollers 

The strollers can collapse 

and the car seat/carrier 

can fall to the ground 

Consumers are to 

contact the firm to 

receive a free repair kit. 

08/02 Century Products, Inc. 

Macedonia, OH 

Century Pro Sport 4-in-1 

stroller 

The stroller can collapse 

and the car seat/carrier 

can fall to the ground. 

Consumers should 

contact Century Products 

to receive a free repair 

kit. 

08/02 Motorola, Inc. Broadband 

Communications Sector 

Horsham, Pa 

Motorola Digital Set-Top 

Box model DCT2000 

Use of the product 

presents a potential shock 

hazard. 

The cable service 

provider will inspect the 

boxes and, if warranted, 

Motorola will provide a 

free replacement 

product. 

08/02 Carrier Guam 

Syracuse, NY 

Window air conditioner 

model 77ZFA007101 

The corroded capacitor 

could leak and present a 

fire hazard. 

The firm offered 

consumers a free 

inspection and repair of 

the product. 

08/02 Magnetic Poetry Inc. 

Minneapolis, MN 

Poetry beads #6025 

Use of the beads may 

cause lead poisoning. 

The firm removed the 

affected beads from the 

kit and a different 

colorant will be used to 

color beads. 
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-73 

08/02 Shop Therapy 

Provincetown, MA 

Child's tie down woven 

cotton top 

The garment is 

contaminated with 

kerosene and presents 

irritation, inhalation and 

flammability hazards. 

None of the units were 

sold. The entire 

shipment was destroyed.

08/02 Marvair/Airxcel, Inc. 

Cordele, GA 

Heater air conditioning 

unit, ModPac II 

The unit presents a 

potential fire hazard. 

The firm implemented 

an upgrade to correct the 

problem. 

08/02 Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 

San Francisco, CA 

Yellow wooden duckshaped riding toy w/ 

orange wheels & bill 

The plastic wheel cap can 

break, allowing the wheel 

to come off releasing 

small parts which 

presents a choking hazard 

to young children. 

Consumers can return 

them to the store where 

purchased for a refund or 

replacement toy. 

08/02 MTD Products Inc. 

Cleveland, OH 

Yard Machine electric 

lawn mower model 407 

Sticks and stones may be 

thrown from above the 

grass bag area of the 

product. 

The firm provided free 

replacement bags. 

08/02 Koala Corporation 

Englewood, CO 

Infant seat cradle 

designed to accommodate 

infant seats/carriers 

Metal lanyards between 

the legs may fail and 

allow cradle to open 

slightly due to increased 

weight on top of product. 

The firm recalled 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-74 

08/02 Briggs & Stratton 

Milwaukee, WI 

Three to five hp go-cart 

engine model 

series1352XX and 

1362XX 

When the engine is 

inverted or tipped, 

gasoline can leak from it 

and ignite, causing burns 

to consumers riding the 

fun-kart. 

Authorized service 

centers and dealers 

provided a free 

replacement of the 

engine's fuel tank 

assembly on the recalled 

engines. 

08/02 Answer Products Inc. 

Valencia, CA 

Suspension fork 

"Manitou" 

The fork may forcefully 

eject its cap presenting a 

potential for eye, chin or 

facial injury. 

The firm is offering free 

replacement of caps to 

all owners, dealers, 

retailers. 

08/02 Todson Inc. 

Foxboro, MA 

Bicycle pump model Joe 

Blow 

There is a potential for 

eye injuries from broken 

flying parts. 

The firm will replace the 

pump for consumers at 

no charge. 

08/02 Cavagna North America, 

Inc. 

Branchburg, NJ 

Omeca propane tank 

relief valve model 66-

1031 

Sharp internal edges can 

cut gasket seals and cause 

propane to leak, 

presenting a risk of fire or 

burn injuries to 

consumers. 

The firm will replace 

affected valves. 

08/02 System Sensor 

St. Charles, IL 

Notification device for 

SpectrAlert alarm system 

series 

The notification device 

can fail to operate in the 

event of a fire, presenting 

a risk of serious injury to 

consumers expecting to 

be warned of fires. 

The firm is offering a 

free replacement, and a 

$15 credit for installed 

units returned through 

December 2002. 
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-75 

08/02 Fluke Corporation 

Everett, WA 

Digital multimeter model 

175, 177 & 179 

The product is slow to 

display the presence of 

AC voltages above 500 

volts which may cause 

the user to think voltage 

is not present, which may 

result in shock or 

electrocution. 

The firm will repair 

affected units at no 

charge to consumers. 

08/02 Marin Bikes 

Novato, CA 

Bicycle frame on mt. bike 

models Marin-Bobcat, 

Hawk Hill & Palisades 

The head tube can 

separate from the top and 

down tubes causing the 

rider to lose control and 

fall from the bike. 

The firm recalled the 

bikes and will replaced 

the frames or replace the 

entire bike free of charge 

to retailers and 

consumers. 

08/02 Shindaiwa, Inc. 

Tualatin, OR 

Gasoline-powered hedge 

trimmer, Models HT 231 

& DH 231 

The catalytic muffler can 

overheat and melt the fuel 

tank presenting a 

potential fire hazard. 

The firm will install a 

muffler upgrade kit. 

08/02 Gem Stores, Inc. 

Jamaica, NY 

Electric fan #SF16-72 

The fan has defects that 

can cause electrocution, 

fire or finger entrapment 

hazards. 

Consumers should 

contact the firm for a 

replacement product or 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-76 

08/02 Black & Decker (U.S.) 

Inc. 

Towson, MD 

Cordless drill/driver 

models FS1802, HP932, 

Q185, 15.6 volt, FS1560, 

14.4 volt, CD632, HP532, 

FS1442, Q145 

The switch can 

malfunction and overheat 

presenting a potential fire 

hazard. 

The firm replaced the 

switch with a differently 

designed switch. 

08/02 Black & Decker (U.S.) 

Inc. 

Towson, MD 

10-inch table saw model 

BT2500 

The field case (part of 

motor housing) may 

crack presenting 

electrical hazards. 

The firm is offering a 

free repair. 

08/02 Polaris Industries Inc. 

Minneapolis, MN 

2002 Polaris Snowmobile 

brake pads 

Use of the product may 

cause the rider to crash or 

lose control of 

snowmobile. 

The firm offered free 

brake pad replacements 

to all owners and 

operators. 

08/02 Greenlee Textron, Inc. 

Rockford, IL 

Clamp-on-Meter models 

CM700 & CM750 

Use of the product 

presents an electrocution 

hazard. 

The firm offered 

consumers a replacement 

meter. 

08/02 Halcyon Manufacturing 

High Springs, FL 

Scuba re-breather RB80 

The re-breather may fail 

causing hypoxia and 

drowning. 

The firm will repair or 

replace the bellows to 

proper working order. 
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-77 

09/02 The Toro Company 

Bloomington, MN 

Lawn-Boy walk-behind 

lawn mower 

Thrown objects from the 

mower presents a risk of 

injury. 

The firm implemented a 

recall to replace the 

product. 

09/02 Popeil Inventions, Inc. 

Chatsworth, CA 

Ronco Showtime BBQ 

electric rotisserie ovens 

model 4000 

The item presents an 

electrical shock hazard. 

Consumers with affected 

units should contact the 

firm for a free 

replacement of the unit's 

heating element. 

09/02 Leifheit International 

USA, Inc. 

Melville, NY 

Leifheit Pro Line apple 

slicer and corer item #s 

36802, 36803, 36804 

Use of the products 

presents a potential for 

lacerations. 

The firm is offering 

owners a free 

replacement product or a 

refund. 

09/02 Polaris Industries Inc. 

Minneapolis, MN 

Smowmobile model year 

2003 

There is a potential for 

braking problems. 

The firm replaced the 

brake calipers on all 

units. 

09/02 Wadsworth and Company

Houston, TX 

Christmas wreath 

The wreath is composed 

of flammable materials. 

The firm offered refunds 

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-78 

09/02 X L Machine LTD 

Eden Prairie, MN 

Toy chest model 

Playskool #33074 

Screws in the chests' lid 

support hinges can loosen 

causing the lids of the toy 

chests to collapse 

suddenly, possibly 

injuring children's heads, 

necks, fingers or hands. 

Consumers should return 

the toy chests to Target 

stores for refund or 

credit. 

09/02 Eastman Kodak Co. 

Rochester, NY 

Kodak digital camera 

model DC5000 Zoom 

There is a possible shock 

hazard if the wire lead 

contacts the lens cover 

and the camera is held in 

a certain manner. 

The recalled cameras 

will be returned to 

Kodak and corrected, if 

necessary, at no charge 

to consumers. 

09/02 Huffy Sports Co. 

Sussex, WI 

Vertical portable 

basketball hoops 

A potential risk of injury 

is presented by the 

protruding bolt on the 

pole, 20-inches from the 

ground. 

The firm provided free 

bolt covers. 

09/02 ROHN Industries, Inc. 

Peoria, IL 

Internal flange pole 

The poles may collapse 

due to weld failures. 

The firm will repair all 

poles free of charge. 

09/02 Chargetek 

Oxnard, CA 

Battery charger model 

CT2000 

A manufacturing defect 

can cause internal 

connections or external 

wiring to overheat, 

presenting a risk of fire to 

consumers. 

The firm is offering 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-79 

09/02 Miles Industries, LTD 

North Vancouver, Canada

Valor natural gas or 

propane fireplace models 

837AN & 837AP 

A design defect in the gas 

control assembly can 

allow main burner gas to 

prematurely enter the 

firebox during lighting. 

The ignition of this 

excess gas can cause the 

glass window to shatter, 

presenting a risk of burns 

or cuts from broken glass.

The firm is offering a 

free repair. 

09/02 Northern Tool & 

Equipment Co. 

Burnsville, MN 

Electric powered air 

compressor #191000, 

192000 

The electric motor may 

overheat and ignite the 

plastic shroud presenting 

a potential fire hazard. 

Owners are to return the 

product to the firm for a 

refund of the purchase 

price. 

09/02 Kohler Co. 

Kohler, WI 

Shower door bracket, 

Helios & FreeStyle 

models 

The plastic bracket may 

break allowing door to 

fall and shatter. 

The firm recalled the 

shower doors offering 

consumers replacement 

doors free of charge. 

09/02 Raleigh, USA Bicycle 

Company 

Kent, WA 

Kinesis bike frame model 

19" SC300 

The frame may fail 

during use causing the 

rider to fall 

The firm is offering a 

free replacement frame 

to all retailers and 

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-80 

09/02 Recreational Equipment 

Inc. (REI) 

Kent, WA 

Children's fleece jackets 

SKU #s 686-786-0014, 

0022, 0030, 0048, 0055, 

686-786-0063, 0071, 

0089, 0097, 0105 

The plastic decorative 

zipper pull-tab could 

detach from the jacket, 

presenting a potential 

choking hazard to young 

children. 

Consumers should return 

jackets to nearest REI 

store for a full refund. 

09/02 Team Beans, LLC 

East Brunswick, NJ 

Coca Cola Racing Family 

4-inch keychains w/ plush 

polar bears 

The Coke bottle attached 

to one of the bear's paws 

can come off, posing a 

choking hazard to young 

children. 

Consumers should mail 

the key chains to Team 

Beans for a refund or 

credit plus postage. 

09/02 Puleo Tree Company 

S. Plainfield, NJ 

Fiber optic Christmas tree 

base 

The base may overheat 

presenting a potential fire 

hazard. 

The firm recalled and 

disposed of all product. 

09/02 Black & Decker (U.S.) 

Inc. 

Towson, MD 

Cordless electric mowers 

Black & Decker 

CMM1000 & 

CMM10002 & Craftsman 

# 900.37052 

The electric circuitry may 

overheat and ignite. 

A free repair will be 

provided to affected 

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-81 

09/02 Performance, Inc. 

Chapel Hill, NC 

Forte Pro Stix bicycle bar 

ends 

The bar ends may break 

causing the rider to lose 

control of the bicycle. 

The firm will replace the 

original product with 

better quality bar ends or 

offer consumers a full 

refund. 

09/02 Nikon Inc. 

Melville, NY 

Nikon Coolpix 2000 

digital camera 

The batteries may short 

circuit, creating a thermal 

burn hazard if touched. 

Nikon will provide a free 

replacement Coolpix 

2000 digital camera to 

affected consumers. 

09/02 McDonald's Corporation 

Oak Brook, IL 

Bobble head figurines of 

NFL football players 

Brian Erlach & Anthony 

Thomas 

The paint on some of the 

figurines contain excess 

amounts of lead. 

Consumers are to return 

the product for a refund. 

09/02 BCI Burke Company 

Fond du Lac, WI 

Buckle Bridge on 2000 

series playground 

equipment #'s 200-0101, 

0102, 0110, 0111, 0129, 

0130, 0131, 0132, 0134 

There is a potential for 

the bridge to crack and 

detach from the platform. 

The firm will repair the 

bridges using new 

brackets to attach them 

to platforms. 

09/02 Value City Department 

Stores, Inc. 

Columbus, OH 

Red Devil outdoor gas 

grill # REDO 011000, 

SK20Y-3.0A, 45100-

1/Red Devil 

The grill may collapse 

presenting fire or burn 

hazards. 

The firm stopped sales 

and offered consumers a 

refund or store credit for 

the return of the 

product. 
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 2002. Part II summarizes the civil penalty 

settlement agreements accepted by the commission during fiscal year 2002. 

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 9 months). On 

August 20, 2002, Aroma filed a notice of appeal. 

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. 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 in this case began in July 2001 and 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 Messitte heard oral argument on July 19, 2002 on the cross 
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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. 

U.S. v. Weed Wizard Acquisition Corporation; Easy Gardener, Inc.; and U.S. Home 

and Garden Inc., No. DKC-2002-2290 (D. Md.). By July 1999, Weed Wizard 

Acquisition 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 3-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. 

U.S. v. Ameri-China International, Inc. and Austin Wu, No. CV-01-04936 (C. D. 

Calif.). Between December 1995 and December 1999, Ameri-China imported six types 

of toys that failed to comply with the small parts requirements; six types of toys that 

failed to comply with the toy labeling requirements; and one flammable aerosol spray can 

that failed to comply with Federal Hazardous Substances Act requirements. On June 4, 

2001 the government filed a complaint for a civil penalty and injunction, and on July 16, 

2001 the defendants filed an answer. On October 22, 2001 discovery started. On June 

14, 2002, the parties signed an agreement to settle the case for a civil penalty of $140,000 

and an injunction ordering the defendants to comply with the Federal Hazardous 

Substances Act and the CPSC’s toy regulations. On July 2, 2002 the judge signed the 

consent decree. 

 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 4-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

 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 
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 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 

the government’s motion for reconsideration. 

 On April 2, 2001, the Eighth Circuit granted Shelton Fireworks’ motion to 
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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. 

 U.S. v. American Buyers, Inc. and Sid Richmond, No. LR-C-99-384 (E.D. Ark.). 

American Buyers bought and sold cigarette lighters that lacked child-resistant features 

and failed to comply with CPSC's safety standard. On May 28, 1999, the government 

filed a complaint seeking a civil penalty and an injunction. On June 21, 1999, the 

defendants filed an answer. On December 27, 1999, the government filed a joint motion 

to stay the litigation pending the outcome of the U.S. v. The Customer Company, Inc., et 

al. case (discussed below), in which American Buyers had become a third-party 

defendant. On December 28, 1999, the court granted the government's motion. On 

September 26, 2000, the government filed an application to reopen the case, based on 

dismissal of American Buyers from the Customer Company case. On March 1, 2001 the 

court granted the application to reopen. On July 5, 2002, the parties settled the case by 

filing a consent decree that required the defendants to take special steps to assure 

compliance of their lighters with the CPSC’s regulations. The judge entered the consent 

decree of permanent injunction on July 18, 2002. 

U.S. v. Popular Products, Inc. and Charles Heflin, No. 00-3007 MI BRE (W.D. 

Tenn.). Popular Products bought and sold cigarette lighters that lacked child-resistant 

features and failed to comply with CPSC's safety standard. On October 24, 2000, the 

government filed a complaint seeking a civil penalty and an injunction. On January 5, 

2001, the defendants filed an answer. On January 26, 2001, the defendants filed a motion 

to dismiss the case based on a statute of limitations defense. The government filed an 

opposition to that motion on February 21, 2001, and the court denied it on March 5, 

2001. On August 3, 2001, the government filed a motion for partial summary judgment. 

On November 30, 2001, the parties settled this case for a civil penalty of $180,000. 

 U.S. v. The Customer Company, Inc., Premium Tobacco Stores, Inc. d/b/a 

Cigarettes Cheaper, Ned Roscoe, John Roscoe, and Mark Baldwin, No. CIV S-99-

1044-MLS-DAD) (E.D. Calif.). The defendants bought and sold cigarette lighters that 

lacked child-resistant features and failed to comply with the CPSC safety standard. On 

May 27, 1999, the government filed a complaint, along with a consent decree of 

permanent injunction. The defendants must obtain certification that the lighters they buy 

are child-resistant; visually inspect the lighters; train their employees; and take other 

steps to assure the conformity of their cigarette lighters to the CPSC standard. On June 
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22, 1999, the defendants filed an answer. On August 25, 1999, the defendants filed a 

third-party complaint for indemnity against American Buyers (case discussed above), 

which the government did not oppose. On September 8, 1999 American Buyers became 

a third-party defendant. Between September 1999 and September 2000, the parties 

engaged in discovery. On September 8, 2000, both sides filed pre-trial documents. On 

September 11, 2000, the defendants filed an offer of judgment, with judgment in favor of 

the government and defendants to pay $181,000 plus taxable court costs to date. On 

September 15, 2000, on motion of defendants, the court dismissed without prejudice the 

case against American Buyers. On December 11, 2000, the court granted the defendants’ 

request to postpone the January 8, 2001 trial date. On October 2, 2001, the parties settled 

the case for a civil penalty of $225,000. 

 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. 

 U.S. v. STK International, Inc. and Stuart T. Kole, Civ. No. 02-7093 (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 September 11, 2002, the 

government filed a complaint seeking a civil penalty and injunctive relief, along with a 

consent decree signed by the defendants. On September 13, 2002, the court entered the 

decree which ordered STK and Mr. Kole to pay a civil penalty of $150,000, to comply 

with CPSC’s toy and art materials regulations, and to conduct pre-importation age 

grading and small parts testing. 

 U.S. v. General Electric Company, Inc. Between 1983 and 1989, General Electric 

Company, Inc. (GE) manufactured approximately 3.1 million dishwashers under the GE 

and Hotpoint brand names that incorporated in their design a slide switch enabling 

consumers to choose between a heated or non-heated drying cycle. Over time, the slide 

switch can deform, melt, and/or ignite. This defect in the slide switch resulted in more 

than 150 fires, including at least 30 structural fires. The first major fire of which the staff 

was aware and of which the staff knew GE had notice occurred in 1991. GE did not 

report the problem to the CPSC until November 1998. On August 7, 2002, the parties 

signed a settlement agreement that required the General Electric Company to pay a civil 

penalty of $1 million. 
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Criminal Cases

U.S. v. Steve Thai, No. CR 01 419 (C.D. Calif.). Between November 1995 and February 

1999, Super Rambo, a company owned and run by Steve Thai, imported toys with small 

parts, violative rattles, and improperly labeled toys. The government filed an information 

against Steve Thai on September 1, 2000, after Super Rambo was no longer in business. 

Mr. Thai was arraigned on June 25, 2001. He signed a plea agreement on August 8, 

2001, and entered a guilty plea to four misdemeanor counts of violating the Federal 

Hazardous Substances Act on August 13, 2001. On April 8, 2002, the judge sentenced 

Mr. Thai to 3 years probation, a $20,000 fine, and testing and evaluation of all toys to be 

imported by any company that Thai is associated with. 

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. 

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. 

U.S. v. Richard T. Bogen, No. 01-0104M-X-01 (W.D. Wisc.). Mr. Bogen sold display 

fireworks to a CPSC investigator. Then, the government obtained and executed a 

criminal search warrant and seized nine cases of display fireworks. On September 5, 

2001, Mr. Bogen pled guilty to one count of illegal storage of explosive materials in 

violation of 18 U.S.C. § 842(j) and one count of illegal distribution of a banned 

hazardous substance under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. On November 7, 

2001, the court sentenced Mr. Bogen to three years probation and a fine of $500, and 

ordered him to pay restitution of $240.

 U.S. v. Chuck Bai-Fun Chen, Crim. No. H-01-791 (S.D. Texas). Chuck Bai-Fun Chen 

made false statements to a CPSC investigator in response to specific inquiries regarding 

his importation, sale, and current inventory of potentially hazardous extension cords and 

Christmas lights. After importing non-UL-approved extension cords, Mr. Chen affixed 

counterfeit UL labeling to the cords, and sold them as UL-approved products. Testing of 

the extension cords and the Christmas lights showed that they did not meet minimal 

applicable UL standards and could present a significant risk of death or injury to those 

who used them. Mr. Chen also engaged in a dual invoicing scheme in which false 

statements were made on import documents to understate the value of products Mr. Chen 
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imported and to reduce the amount of importation duties he paid. On October 24, 2001, a 

grand jury indicted Mr. Chen, and he was arraigned on November 8, 2001. On January 

22, 2002, Mr. Chen pled guilty to one felony count of false statements to a CPSC 

investigator and one felony count of false statements on Customs importation forms. On 

June 14, 2002, the court sentenced Mr. Chen to 14 months in jail, a fine of $30,000, and 3 

years of supervised release. 

U.S. v. Charles F. Smith, No. 02-30023 (C.D. Ill.). In June 2001, Mr. Smith stored 

explosive materials in violation of Treasury Department regulations, by including flash 

powder explosive devices and UN0335 display fireworks in a shed that failed to meet 

construction and location requirements for storage magazines. On March 19, 2002, Mr. 

Smith pled guilty to one misdemeanor count for violating 18 U.S.C. §§ 842(j) and 

844(b). The court sentenced him the same day to 36 months probation and placed 

restrictions on his involvement in the fireworks business. 

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 which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and fine 

of $250,000. 

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 

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. 

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. 

U.S. v. Kevin Lobehan, No. 02-CR-213b (W.D. Wa.). On July 4, 2002, Mr. Lobehan, in 
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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. 

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. 

 

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 

charged him with receipt and delivery of a banned hazardous substance. 

U.S. v. Sam Hugh, No. 02-CR-274 (D. Hawaii). Beginning in March 1999, Sam Hugh, 

the vice president of Ham Produce Seafood, Inc., imported display fireworks without a 

license. On June 20, 2002, Mr. Hugh was indicted on one count of engaging in the 

business of importing and dealing in display fireworks without a license to do so, in 

violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 842(a)(1) and 844(a); knowingly receiving explosive devices in 

foreign commerce, in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. §§ 842(a)(3)(A) and 844(a); and 

knowingly introducing and importing into commerce 1.3G display fireworks by means of 

false and fraudulent declarations, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 542. 

 

Seizure Case 

U.S. v. Articles of Banned Hazardous Substance consisting of two boxes, each 

containing 50 pest control devices..., No. 01 CV 0545B(J) (N.D. Okla.). On June 29, 

2001, a CPSC investigator made an undercover purchase of 10 “pest control devices” 

from Bobby Strickland, Jr., of Way-Low Fireworks in Hominy, Oklahoma. On July 2, 

2001, the investigator returned and determined that Way-Low had some 150 additional 

pest control devices available for sale. The devices are banned hazardous substances 

under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. On July 26, 2001, the government filed a 
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complaint for forfeiture, and on July 27, 2001 the court ordered a warrant of arrest. On 

August 7, 2001, the defendant devices were served. On November 22, 2001, the court 

ordered the devices forfeited since no claims or answers had been filed. 

Cases Against the Commission 

The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. v. CPSC, No. 1:01-CV-00025 (D.D.C.). 

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. 

Sunbeam Corporation v. CPSC, No. 1:01-CV-02273 (D.D.C.). CPSC had underway 

an investigation of the safety of Star ME-1 fire sprinklers. On October 9, 2001, the staff 

filed an administrative complaint against five companies, including Sunbeam and its 

subsidiary Chemetron Corporation, seeking corrective action. Sunbeam contractually 

assumed Chemetron’s Star ME-1 liability. Sunbeam maintained that it is not responsible 

and that CPSC lacks jurisdiction over the sprinklers at issue. On October 31, 2001, 

Sunbeam filed a complaint seeking a declaratory judgment ruling that the sprinklers are 

not consumer products and are not subject to CPSC’s regulatory jurisdiction. On 

November 9, 2001, Sunbeam filed a motion requesting a status conference, which the 

government opposed on November 19. On December 11, 2001, Sunbeam filed a notice 

of dismissal without prejudice. 

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 
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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. 

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. 
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Part II: Civil Penalty Agreements Accepted by the Commission 

 (Excludes OGC Settled and Litigated Cases) 

In the Matter of Honeywell Consumer Products, Inc., CPSC No. 02-C0001-Honeywell 

settled staff allegations that it failed to report defects in three electrical products by 

paying a civil penalty of $800,000. 

In the Matter of MTS Products, Inc., CPSC No. 02-C0002-MTS settled staff allegations 

that it failed to report a defect in the handle of some of its infant carriers by paying a civil 

penalty of $75,000. 

In the Matter of Regent International Corporation, Inc., CPSC No. 02-C0003- Regent 

settled staff allegations that it had violated the requirements of the Flammable Fabrics 

Act and the pertinent regulations by paying a civil penalty of $75,000. 

In the Matter of Peg Perego USA, Inc., CPSC No. 02-C0004- Peg Perego settled staff 

allegations that it failed to report certain defects in its battery operated ride-on toys by 

paying a civil penalty of $150,000. 

In the Matter of Golden Gift, LLC, CPSC No. 02-C0005-Golden Gift settled staff 

allegations that it failed to comply with regulations governing children’s products under 

the Federal Hazardous Substances Act by paying a civil penalty of $125,000. 

In the Matter of Briggs & Stratton Corp., CPSC No. 02-C0006-Briggs & Stratton settled 

staff allegations that it failed to report defects in its fun kart engines by paying a civil 

penalty of $400,000. 

In the Matter of Aerus, LLC, CPSC No. 02-C0007-Aerus LLC (formerly Electrolux, 

LLC) settled staff allegations that it failed to report defects in certain vacuum cleaners by 

paying a civil penalty of $250,000. 
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 

 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 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) 

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) 

 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 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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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) 

 packaging 

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) 

Cosmetics HSA exemption 1500.81(a) 

Cribs (full-size) HSA ban 1500.18(a)(13) 

 safety requirements 1508 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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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) 

 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) 

 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-7 

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 from 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) 

 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) 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-8 

 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) 

 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 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-9 

 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) 

 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) 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-10 

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) 

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 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-11 

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) 

 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 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-12 

 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 

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) 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-13 

 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) 

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 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-14 

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) 

 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 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-15 

 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 

 

 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) 
 Reference Source 

 Title 16 CFR 

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-16 

 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) 

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 Operations 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 Attorney 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 2002, the commission supported the state and local contracts program in the 

amount of $169,000 for Compliance, Hazard Identification and Reduction, and Consumer 

Information activities. 

 States or local agencies that participated in the FY 2002 CPSC contract's program: 

Eastern Region

Alabama

Department of Public Health 

 ATV Monitoring 

Connecticut

Department of Consumer Protection 

 Recall Checks 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

 Child Care Consultations 

 

Florida

Department of Agriculture and 

Consumer Services 

 Recall Checks 

 In-depth Investigations 

 ATV Monitoring 

Florida (continued)

Agency for Health Care Administration 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

Georgia

Office of Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

Maryland

Department of Health and Mental 

 Hygiene 

 Recall Checks 

 In-depth Investigations 

 

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Consumer’s Council 

 Recall Checks 

Massachusetts Board of Registration 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 
 

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Eastern Region (continued

Maine

Department of Human Services 

 Recall Checks 

Mississippi

State Board of Health 

 Recall Checks 

 ATV Monitoring 

Board of Pharmacy 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

New Hampshire

Department of Health and Human 

Services 

 Recall Checks 

 

New Jersey

Division of Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

 

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 

New Jersey (continued)

Somerset County Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

Cape May County Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

Camden County Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

 

Mercer County Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

Bergenfield Fire Training Center 

 Lighter Screening Program 

New York

State Education Department of 

Professional Discipline 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

North Carolina

Board of Pharmacy 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

Pennsylvania

Bucks County Consumer Protection 

 Recall Checks 

Puerto Rico

Department of Consumer Affairs 

 In-depth Investigations 

 Recall Checks 

South Carolina

Department of Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 
 

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Eastern Region (continued)

Vermont

Department of Health 

 Recall Checks 

Office of Professional Regulation 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

Virginia

Department of Health Professionals 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

Virgin Islands

Department of Licensing and 

Consumer Affairs 

 Recall Checks 

West Virginia

Office of the Attorney General 

 Recall Checks 

Board of Pharmacy 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

 

Central Region

Arkansas

Department of Health, 

Division of Environmental Health 

Protection 

 Recall Checks 

 ATV Monitoring 

Altheimer Fire Department 

 Fire Compliance Support 

Gould Fire Department 

 Fire Compliance Support 

 

Illinois

Department of Professional Regulation 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

Department of Public Health 

 Recall Checks 

 ATV Monitoring 

Iowa

Department of Public Health 

 Recall Checks 

Kansas

Department of Health and Environment 

Bureau of Food, Drug and Lodging 

 Recall Checks 

 ATV Monitoring 

Kentucky

Department for Public Health 

 Bureau of Health Services 

 Recall Checks 

 ATV Monitoring 

Board of Pharmacy 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

Louisiana

Board of Pharmacy 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

Poison Control Center 

 Incident Reports 
 

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Central Region (continued)

Michigan

Board of Pharmacy 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

Nebraska

State Health Department 

 Recall Checks 

North Dakota

 

Department of Health 

 Recall Checks 

Ohio

Attorney General’s Office 

 Recall Checks 

Oklahoma

Department of Health 

 Consumer Protection Division 

 Recall Checks 

 In-depth Investigations 

 ATV Monitoring 

South Dakota

Board of Pharmacy 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

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 

Western Region

 

Arizona

Board of Pharmacy 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

California

Department of Health Services 

 Recall Checks 

 In-depth Investigations 

Colorado 

Department of Health 

 Recall Checks 

 In-depth Investigations 

Tri-County Health Department 

 In-depth Investigations 
 

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Western Region (continued)

Guam

Department of Health 

 Recall Checks 

Hawaii

Department of Human Services 

 Child Care Consultations 

Idaho

Central District Health Department 

 Recall Checks 

Idaho (continued) 

S.E. District Health Department 

 Recall Checks 

S.W. District Health Department 

 Recall Checks 

Montana

Department of Health and Human 

Services 

 Recall Checks 

New Mexico

University of New Mexico 

 Community Based Fire Program 

Oregon

State Fire Marshal 

 Lighter Screening Program 

Washington

Department of Health 

 Recall Checks 

Board of Pharmacy 

 Poison Prevention Packaging 

University of Washington 

 Child Care Safety Program 
 

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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 321 officials in 44 states, 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. 

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 

 

 Board of Pharmacy William H. Knotts 
 

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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 

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 

Agency for Health Care Evelyn Garrido 

Administration Wayne Rowe 

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 

Perry Charles Lunsford 

Kenneth Cooper 

Ondray T. Jennings 

Connie P. Spearmen 
 

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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 

 

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 

 Kirk Engle 

 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. 

Mississippi State Board of Health Willie L. Brown 

 George Keith Mananger 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Eastern Region (continued)

Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Cheri Atwo 

(continued) 

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 

 

 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. 

 Monmouth County Dorothy H. Avallone 

 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Eastern Region (continued)

New Jersey Monmouth Dorothy H. Avallone 

(continued) 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 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Eastern Region (continued)

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 

 Robert G. Davis 

 Irvin Van Meter, Jr. 

 Arlie Winters, Jr. 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Eastern Region (continued)

West Virginia Attorney Generals’ Debra Whagner 

(continued) Office 

Central Region

Arkansas Department of Health Sandra Lancaster 

 Robert Q. Friday 

 Kathy Graves 

 Tamara Alamand 

 Randy Carter 

 Jennings B. Ivy, Jr. 

Illinois Department of Robert L. Crawford 

 Professional William Gaffney 

 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 

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 
 

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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 

 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 

 

 Office of Public Health Louis Tractman, MD 

 

 Department of Justice Isabel Wingerter 

 Attorney General’s Office 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Central Region (continued) 

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 

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 Department of Health Joel Ortiz 

 Austin Terry W. Johnson 

 Marcia A. Roberts 

 Brad Genzer 

 Annabelle Dillard 

 Kelley Waller 

 Department of Health Jose A. Rangel, R.S. 

 El Paso 

 Department of Health Robert H. Lance 

 Houston 

 

 Department of Health Glen Dunlap 

 Arlington Richard Lerro 

 Department of Health Richard Boykin 

 San Antonio 

 

 Department of Health Turonda Jackson 

 Texas City 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Western Region

Arizona Board of Pharmacy Dean Wright 

 L.A. Lloyd 

 Harlan F. Wand 

 Dennis Waggoner 

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 

 Poison Control Center Linda J. Pope 

 Elise C. Stone 

 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 

 Jacalyn Whelan 

 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Western Region (continued)

Colorado Department of Public Health and Jon C. Strauss 

(continued) Environment Rick Colonno 

Michele R. Mitchell 

 Susan S. Parachini 

Patrick Harmel 

 

 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 

 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 the Attorney Jocelyn H. Wagner 

 General 

 

 Office of State Fire Marshall Judith Okulitch 

Utah Bureau of Health Promotion and Dan Kinnersley 

 Education 

Washington Department of Health Larry D. Kirchner 
 

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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official 

Western Region (continued)

Washington Board of Pharmacy Cheryl Adams 

(continued) Joseph Honda 

Wyoming Department of Agriculture Shawn Moore 

 Doug Krogman 

 Gerald W. Olson 

 Harold D. Anderson 

 Nancy Rieke 
 

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List of 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

Mr. 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. JoAnn Freddo 

Injury Prevention Program Secretary 

Office of Emergency Medical Services 

655 Bay Road, Suite 4H 

Dover, Delaware 19901 

(302) 739-6637 

FAX: (302) 739-2352 

jfreddo@state.de.us

District of Columbia

(vacant) 

Department of Health 

Bureau of Injury & Disability Prevention 

825 N. Capitol Street, NE 

3rd Floor 

Washington, DC 20002 

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 

pamelae@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. Willie L. Brown, Jr. 

Branch Director 

Department of Health 

2423 No. State Street 

P. O. Box 1700 

Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1700 

(601) 576-7689 

FAX: (601) 576-7632 

wbrown@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

 

Mr. Mark S. Herr 

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

(VACANT) 

Injury Prevention Program Manager 

Division of Health Risk Reduction 

Department of Health 

PO Box 90 - Room 1008 

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108 

(717) 787-5900 

FAX: (717) 783-5498 

Puerto Rico

Mr. Fernando Torres Ramirez 

Secretary 

Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO) 

Minillas Governmental Ctr. Bldg. 

P. O. Box 41059 - Minillas Station 

Santurce, Puerto Rico 00940 

(787) 721-0940 

FAX: (787) 726-0077 

ftorres@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) 277-3118 

FAX: (401) 277-6953 

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 Shields, Director 

Center for Injury & Violence Prevention 

VA Department of Health 

P.O. Box 2448 

1500 East Main Street - Room 105 

Richmond, Virginia 23218-2448 

(804) 225-4483 

FAX:(804)786-6776 

sqwright@vdh.state.va.us

Vermont

Ms. Deborah Dameron 

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 

ddamero@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) 558-8986 

(304) 558-0184 FAX 

consumer@wvnet.edu
 

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Central Region

Arkansas

Ms. Sandra Lancaster 

Director 

Division of Environmental Health 

 Protection 

Department of Health 

4815 West Markham 

Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-3867 

(501) 661-2171 

FAX: (501) 661-2572 

slancaster@healthyarkansas.com 

Illinois

Ms. Shirene Thomas 

Violence and Injury Prevention 

 Administrator 

Division on Health Education 

 And Health Promotion 

Department of Public Health 

525 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

Mr. Stephen N. Paige 

Director, Bureau of Consumer Health 

Department of Health and Environment 

109 SW 9th Street, Room 604 

Topeka, Kansas 66612-1274 

(785) 296-0189 

FAX: (785) 296-6522 

spaige@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@dhhmail.dhh.state.la.us

Michigan

Ms. Linda Scarpetta 

Chief, Unintentional Injury Section 

Department of Public Health 

3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 

P.O. Box 3095 

Lansing, Michigan 48909 

(517) 335-8397 

FAX: (517) 335-8395 

scarpettal@state.mi.us

Minnesota

Mr. Prentiss Cox 

Manager, Consumer Enforcement 

Attorney General's Office 

Suite 1400 - NCL Tower 

445 Minnesota Street 

St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 

(651) 296-1006 

FAX: (651) 296-9663 

prentiss.cox@state.mn.us

Missouri

Ms. Aurita Prince-Caldwell 

Bureau Chief, Office of Injury Control 

Department of Health 

930 Wildwood Drive 

Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 

(573) 751-6365 

FAX: (573) 526-5967 

princa@mail.health.state.mo.us

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 Holzer 

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 

cholzer@state.nd.us
 

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Central Region (Continued)

Ohio

Ms. Jackie Degenova 

Assistant Chief 

Office of the Attorney General 

Consumer Protection Section 

State Office Tower 

30 E. Broad Street, 25th Floor 

Columbus, OH 43215-3428 

(614) 466-1305 

Fax: 614-466-8898 

jdegenova@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. Charles Branton 

Director of Programs for 

 Product Safety 

Consumer Health Protection 

Department of Health 

1100 West 49th Street 

Austin, Texas 78756 

(512) 834-6773 x2260 

FAX: (512) 834-6766 

Charles.Branton@tdh.state.tx.us

Wisconsin

(VACANT) 

Administrator of Trade & Consumer 

Protection 

P.O. Box 8911 

2811 Agriculture Drive 

Madison, Wisconsin 53704-6777 
 

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Western Region

Alaska

Commissioner Jay Livey 

Department of Health and Social Services 

P.O. Box 110601 

Juneau, Alaska 99811-0601 

(907) 465-3030 

jay_livey@health.state.ak.us 

Arizona

Mr. Lee A. Bland 

Chief 

Office of Environmental Health 

Department of Health Services 

3815 N. Black Canyon Highway 

Phoenix, Arizona 85015 

(602) 230-5808 

FAX: (602) 230-5959 

lbland@hs.state.az.us

California

Mr. James Waddell 

Acting 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. Dennis G. Rodriguez 

Director 

Department of Public Health 

 and Social Services 

P.O. Box 2816 

Agana, Guam 96910 

(671) 735-7102 

FAX: (671) 734-5910 

after 3-31-00 dennisr@mail.gov.gu

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
 

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Western Region (Continued)

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

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 

brsec.fgiani@state.ut.us
 

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Western Region (Continued)

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. 
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 Office of the Secretary prepares the agendas for official agency meetings, maintains 

official 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 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. 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 
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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 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 policy and operations relating to 

agency collection, use, and dissemination of information. The office provides information 

technology support for data collection, information retrieval, report generation, and statistical 

and mathematical operations of the agency. The office maintains the agency's local area 

networks and develops and supports other network applications such as electronic mail. The 

office manages the agency's toll-free Hotline, Internet and fax-on-demand services. The office is 

responsible for the agency's injury information clearinghouse, information resources 

management (including records management), and managing the agency's directive system. 

 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 National Electronic Injury 

Surveillance 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.