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Dear Members of Congress:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is pleased to submit its report for

fiscal year 2000.

As an independent federal agency, CPSC helps keep families, especially children, safe in their

homes, schools, in recreation and in other places by overseeing the safety of 15,000 types of

consumer products. To reduce injuries and deaths associated with these products, CPSC identifies

and analyzes product hazards, works with industry to develop voluntary safety standards for

products, monitors compliance with voluntary standards, issues and enforces mandatory standards,

obtains voluntary recalls of dangerous products from the marketplace, and informs the public of

potential product risks.

Each year, CPSC saves the nation many times the agency’s annual budget – an estimated

$10 billion annually. While it is impossible to accurately measure how many tragedies we prevent

each year, the agency’s primary performance measures are reductions in deaths, injuries and other

costs to the nation, such as health care costs and property damage. The performance measures that

are available prove that CPSC’s activities do provide a substantial benefit. The work of CPSC has

contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rates of deaths and injuries related to

consumer products since the agency’s inception.

Just one example of this contribution by CPSC was shown by the study to evaluate the

effectiveness of the 1994 CPSC standard requiring child-resistant features on disposable cigarette

lighters. CPSC estimates that at least 130 deaths and 950 injuries were prevented in 1998 alone by

child-resistant features preventing young children from lighting lighters. I’m pleased that in light of

this success, we also were able to extend the standard to multi-purpose lighters this year.

This year, CPSC worked with industry to obtain 288 recalls involving more than 90 million

consumer product units. More than 130 of these actions were toys and children's products, involving

more than 60 million product units. About 120 firms participated in the Fast Track Product Recall

Program to speed up the recall of hazardous products.

The following pages explain in detail CPSC's work in fiscal year 2000, which helped reduce

injuries and save lives. As Chairman, and with my esteemed colleagues Vice-Chairman Thomas Hill

Moore and Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall, I will see that CPSC continues to share the

responsibility of product safety with our product-safety partners, industry and the American public.

Sincerely,

Ann Brown
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CONTENTS

CPSC Highlights..............................................................................................................................1

Children and Cigarette Lighter Fires...................................................................................1

Multi-Purpose Lighters........................................................................................................1

Swimming Pool Alarms.......................................................................................................1

Bunk Beds............................................................................................................................1

Thrift Store Study ................................................................................................................1

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

Scooter Injuries....................................................................................................................2

Recall Round-Up .................................................................................................................2

CPSC Activities...............................................................................................................................3

Hazard Identification and Reduction ...............................................................................................3

Data Collection: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System ......................................3

Studies.............................................................................................................................. 3-6

Mandatory Standards...........................................................................................................6

Voluntary Standards ........................................................................................................ 7-8

International Activities ........................................................................................................8

Conferences...................................................................................................................... 8-9

Other ....................................................................................................................................9

Enforcement and Compliance Activities.......................................................................................10

Criminal and Civil Investigations......................................................................................11

Import Surveillance............................................................................................................11

Enforcing Product Regulations..........................................................................................12

Corrective Actions Under Section 15 ................................................................................12

Civil Penalties....................................................................................................................13

Fast Track Product Recall Program...................................................................................13

Litigation............................................................................................................................13

Field Activities...............................................................................................................................14

Recall Round-up ................................................................................................................14

Public Information Programs.........................................................................................................15

Media Relations.................................................................................................................15

Weekly Summary for Radio Stations ................................................................................15

Safety Partnerships ............................................................................................................16

Publications .......................................................................................................................16

Information Services......................................................................................................................17

Hotline ...............................................................................................................................17

Information Technology ....................................................................................................17

Internet...............................................................................................................................18

Clearinghouse ....................................................................................................................18
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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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CPSC Highlights

Children and Cigarette Lighter Fires

CPSC completed a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the 1994 CPSC standard requiring

child-resistant features on disposable and novelty cigarette lighters. The evaluation indicated that the

standard has been very effective. CPSC estimates that 4,800 fires, 130 deaths, 950 injuries and $76.4

million in property damage were prevented in 1998 alone.

Multi-Purpose Lighters

In December 1999, the Commission issued a final rule to address the risk of death and injury

associated with children under age 5 operating multi-purpose lighters. Multi-purpose lighters

manufactured in the United States or imported on or after December 22, 2000, must be childresistant. Lighters subject to the final rule include grill lighters, fireplace lighters, utility lighters,

micro-torches and gas matches. These products are used to ignite fireplaces, grills, camping

equipment and pilot lights. Some micro-torches are used for soldering or brazing.

Swimming Pool Alarms

Each year about 350 children under 5 years old drown in swimming pools. In 2000, CPSC 

completed an evaluation of commercially-available in-water swimming pool alarm systems. Based

upon this study, CPSC provided consumers with information about the performance of these alarms.

Also, at the request of CPSC, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) began the

development of a safety standard for in-water swimming pool alarms.

Bunk Beds

In December 1999, the Commission issued a final rule to address unreasonable risks of injury

and death associated with bunk beds in which children can become entrapped in the bed’s structure

or become wedged between the bed and a wall. The standard became effective on June 19, 2000.

Thrift Store Study

CPSC staff visited 301 randomly selected thrift stores nationwide to determine the extent to

which the stores sell hazardous consumer products. The specific products targeted in the study were

banned, recalled or did not meet current voluntary safety standards. To address the problems seen

during the study, CPSC prepared a Thrift Store Safety Checklist for consumers and thrift store owners

to use to check the safety of consumer products.
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Compliance Activities

In fiscal year 2000, CPSC announced 288 recalls involving more than 90 million consumer

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

to the public. These recalls included more than 25 million Pokemon containers that were recalled

because of a suffocation hazard to children under 3 years of age. About 12 million molded resin patio

chairs also were recalled in fiscal year 2000 because they could collapse. Additionally, more than 9

million flying dolls were recalled because of eye injuries; 7 million infant swings were recalled to

prevent strangulation from entanglement in the straps; and about 3.5 million weed trimming

attachments were recalled because the cutting chain can detach during use and penetrate skin and

bone, causing injury or death.

Scooter Injuries

In 2000, CPSC identified a dramatic increase in the frequency of injuries associated with

unpowered scooters. CPSC tracked the increase from month to month, and analyzed the data to

identify the ages of victims and the types of injuries. Further analysis provided information about

how the injuries occurred. Based on this information, CPSC recommended riders wear a helmet and

knee and elbow pads.

Recall Round-Up

Recall Round-Up, held on April 18, 2000, 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 them from their

homes. The campaign focuses on products that present a risk of injury to consumers such as cribs

and playpens.

The range of program activities for this fiscal year was extensive. CPSC partnered with the

U. S. Postal Service, which agreed to display a Recall Round-Up poster in all 33,000 post offices

nationwide. There was participation from state and local governments, health and safety agencies,

and national and grass roots organizations which conducted thrift and consignment store

consultations. The participants informed store owners about hazardous products before the products

were sold to consumers. CPSC estimates that more than 69 million consumers were reached with our

important safety messages. 

Because of its success, CPSC will conduct a fifth Recall Round-Up in 2001.
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CPSC Activities

To reduce injuries and deaths associated with the 15,000 types of consumer products under its

jurisdiction, CPSC identifies and analyzes product hazards, works with industry to develop voluntary

safety standards for products, monitors compliance with voluntary standards, issues and enforces

mandatory standards, obtains recalls of dangerous products from the marketplace, and informs the

public of potential product risks.

CPSC carries out its mission chiefly through the following activities: hazard identification

and reduction, enforcement and compliance, field investigations, and public information programs.

Hazard Identification and Reduction

To identify hazardous products and to design effective strategies that reduce these hazards

and improve consumer safety, CPSC studies and investigates deaths, injuries, diseases and economic

losses associated with consumer products.

Data Collection: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System

Through the agency's National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), a statistically

selected national sample of hospital emergency rooms, CPSC collects information on product-related

injuries. In 2000, NEISS continued to provide the foundation for much of the Commission's work,

including special studies of injuries associated with strollers and baby walkers.

The NEISS system has been a model for similar systems in Great Britain, Australia and

Japan. The European Community also recently implemented an injury-reporting system modeled

specifically after NEISS.

In 2000, with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CPSC 

expanded NEISS from a system that collects data on consumer product-related injuries to a system

that collects data on all injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms. The expanded data is available

to all federal agencies and should be valuable to them in setting national priorities and identifying

emerging injury problems.

Studies

Children and Cigarette Lighter Fires

CPSC completed a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the 1994 CPSC standard requiring

child-resistant features on disposable and novelty cigarette lighters. The evaluation indicated that the

standard has been very effective. CPSC estimates that 4,800 fires, 130 deaths, 950 injuries and $76.4

million in property damage were prevented in 1998 alone.
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Crayons

CPSC tested crayons after concerns were raised about asbestos in some popular brands. 

CPSC found trace amounts of asbestos fiber in two brands of crayons. In other crayons, CPSC found

larger amounts of another fiber, called “transitional” fibers, which are similar in appearance to the

asbestos fiber. CPSC concluded that the risk of exposure to the fibers from using or ingesting

crayons is extremely low. However, as a precaution, the industry was asked to reformulate crayons

using substitute ingredients. The industry agreed to reformulate within a year.

Mattresses/Bedding

While deaths attributed to smoldering ignition of mattresses have decreased due in great part

to the federal mattress flammability standard, about 150-200 people die each year in fires from small,

open flame ignition of mattresses and bedding. In cooperation with CPSC, the industry’s Sleep

Product Safety Council sponsored research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology

(NIST) to begin the development of performance data and other information needed to support a

performance standard to address small, open flame ignition. Further work is planned in 2001.

Phthalates

In December 1998, CPSC released the results of a study of a chemical, diisononyl phthalate

(DINP), used to soften some plastic toys and children's products. The study concluded that few, if

any, children are at risk from the chemical because the amount that they ingest does not reach a

harmful level. This study was the most comprehensive evaluation of phthalates in children's products

conducted to date.

However, the study identified several areas of uncertainty where additional scientific research

was needed. As a precaution while more scientific work is done, the CPSC staff requested industry

to remove phthalates from soft rattles and teethers. In addition, until reformulated products are

available, major retailers have removed teethers and rattles containing phthalates from store shelves.

To resolve the uncertainties, CPSC convened a Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel (CHAP) to

carry out an additional scientific assessment of potential risk. The seven member CHAP met three

times in 2000. Public comments were solicited and presented at one of the CHAP meetings. The

CHAP is scheduled to complete a draft report on the risk associated with the use of phthalates by

June 2001.

In addition, CPSC began a behavioral observation study to determine how much time children

spend mouthing objects and what objects they actually mouth. Also, the CPSC laboratory

participated in an international study to develop a methodology for measuring the migration of

phthalates from products. These studies will be completed in 2001.
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Pilot Study on Fire Deaths and Fire Injuries

CPSC initiated a pilot study in 2000 to evaluate the feasibility of developing probability

samples of fire deaths and injuries to use in developing estimates related to consumer products. The

study involves follow-up of incidents to identify fire cause. The pilot study is scheduled to be

completed at the end of 2001.

Scooter Injuries

In 2000, CPSC identified a dramatic increase in the frequency of injuries associated with

unpowered scooters. CPSC tracked the increase from month to month and analyzed the data to

identify the ages of victims and the types of injuries. Further analysis provided information about

how the injuries occurred. Based on this information, CPSC recommended riders wear a helmet and

knee and elbow pads.

Smoke Alarm Research

In 2000, CPSC joined the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), the Department of Housing and

Urban Development (HUD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Underwriters

Laboratories Inc.(UL) in funding full-scale tests of residential smoke alarm technologies. The 2-year

research program, which began late in the year, is being conducted by the National Institute for

Standards and Technology (NIST). Various detection technologies will be evaluated to determine

their effectiveness in responding to typical residential fires and resistancing to nuisance alarms. The

ultimate goal of the project is to improve smoke alarm performance and installation standards,

provide realistic and useful guidance to consumers, and reduce fire deaths and injuries.

Sports Injuries to Persons 35 – 54 Years of Age (Baby Boomers)

CPSC analyzed sports-related injuries to adults ages 35 to 54. The results showed that sportsrelated injuries to this age group increased 33 percent from 1991 to 1998. The increase in injuries

coincides with the increase in the population of this age group. Bicycling and basketball caused the

largest number of trips to hospital emergency rooms. Adults in this age group who rode bicycles

died from head injuries at nearly twice the rate as children on bikes, likely because more children

wear helmets. A recent survey released by CPSC indicates that 69 percent of children wear helmets

while biking, compared to only 43 percent of baby boomers. 

Swimming Pool Alarms

Each year about 350 children under 5 years old drown in swimming pools. In 2000, CPSC 

completed an evaluation of commercially-available in-water swimming pool alarm systems. Based

upon this study, CPSC provided consumers with information about the performance of these alarms.
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Thrift Store Study

CPSC visited 301 randomly-selected thrift stores nationwide to determine the extent to which

the stores sell hazardous consumer products. The specific products targeted in the study were banned,

recalled or did not meet current voluntary safety standards. To address the problems seen during the

study, staff prepared a Thrift Store Safety Checklist for consumers and thrift store owners to use to

check the safety of consumer products.

Upholstered Furniture

CPSC continued to study fire hazards related to upholstered furniture. The staff investigated

flammability issues as well as the safety of flame retardant (FR) treatments that may be used by

manufacturers to meet a flammability performance standard. CPSC sponsored an interlaboratory

study of the staff’s draft flammability test method. The staff also worked with voluntary standards

organizations to develop possible alternatives to a mandatory rule. As directed by Congress in the

agency's 1999 appropriation, CPSC sponsored a study by the National Academy of Sciences to

investigate potential toxic chemical hazards associated with FR chemical use. This study was

completed in 2000. CPSC also worked with the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a

possible Significant New Use Rule for FR upholstery fabric treatments, and with the National

Institute of Occupational Safety and Health to evaluate potential worker safety issues related to FR

chemical use.

Mandatory Standards

Bunk Beds

In December 1999, the Commission issued a final rule to address unreasonable risks of injury

and death associated with bunk beds in which children can become entrapped in the bed’s structure

or become wedged between the bed and a wall. The standard became effective on June 19, 2000.

Multi-Purpose Lighters

In December 1999, the Commission issued a final rule to address the risk of death and injury

associated with children under age 5 operating multi-purpose lighters. Multi-purpose lighters

manufactured in the United States or imported on or after December 22, 2000, must be childresistant. Lighters subject to the final rule include grill lighters, fireplace lighters, utility lighters,

micro-torches and gas matches. These products are used to ignite fireplaces, grills, camping

equipment and pilot lights. Some micro-torches are used for soldering or brazing.
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Voluntary Standards

To create safer products in the marketplace, and to reduce the cost to the federal government

of developing and maintaining its own safety standards, CPSC provides technical support to the

development of selected voluntary safety standards. In 2000, CPSC provided technical support for

63 voluntary standards projects, and 29 new, revised or reaffirmed standards/guides were completed.

Fire and Electrical Hazards

Deep Fat Fryers

In response to CPSC staff recommendations, UL adopted new safety requirements for deep fat

fryers effective in May 2001. The new requirements will address serious burns to children that occur

when they pull on the cords of deep fat fryers causing the fryers to tip and the hot oil to spill. New

provisions will require the power supply cord to separate from the deep fat fryer before the fryer is pulled

off a countertop.

Range Fires

CPSC staff requested both the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and UL to

strengthen the safety standards for gas and electric ranges to address the ignition of cooking materials on

the cooktop. Range fires are the leading cause of residential fires and fire injuries in the United States.

Mechanical Standards

Pool Alarms

At the request of CPSC staff, ASTM began the development of a safety standard for in-water

swimming pool alarms, an important safety device to help address the hazard of children drowning in

swimming pools.

Children’s Hazards

CPSC supported the development of new or revised voluntary safety standards for many

products presenting potential hazards to children.

Infant Carriers

At the urging of CPSC staff, ASTM developed a new safety standard for infant carriers. The

standard includes requirements to address the hazard of handles breaking or unlatching, which can

create a fall hazard for infants.
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Stationary Activity Centers

CPSC staff worked with ASTM to develop a new safety standard for stationary activity

centers, a new product that may be used as an alternative to mobile baby walkers. The standard

addresses structural integrity, stability and potentially hazardous openings.

Window Guards

At the urging of CPSC staff, ASTM approved a standard for window guards that prevent

young children from falling out the window, but can be opened to allow for escape in case of a fire

emergency. These guards must meet requirements for spacing and strength and must be difficult for

very young children to open.

Carbon Monoxide Hazards

Camping Heaters

Based on recommendations from CPSC staff, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

strengthened the standard for camping heaters to include provisions to address hazardous carbon

monoxide emissions. The revised standard became effective in April 2000.

International Activities

CPSC's involvement in international activities during 2000 had three goals:

• to ensure that consumer products imported into the U.S. are safe;

• to encourage mutually acceptable consumer product safety standards and conformity

assessment among nations worldwide; and

• to share information and expertise to remain abreast of scientific advances.

CPSC continued its involvement in developing internationally harmonized chemical test

methods, classification systems and labeling. These efforts are aimed at ensuring that harmonized

standards will meet current U.S. levels of product safety for consumers.

Conferences

Chairman's Roundtable on Head Injury in Youth Sports

In May 2000, the Chairman hosted a Roundtable discussion on Head Injury and Youth Sports.

 At the meeting, participants discussed current research, knowledge and practices in the area of lower

impact head injury and the implications for headgear design in soccer and other sports. Further

research is needed on how to protect against these types of injury.
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Bleachers and Grandstands

In December 1999, the Chairman hosted a Roundtable on Bleachers and Grandstands to

discuss methods for retrofitting bleachers to address the hazard of children falling from them. At the

conclusion of the meeting, CPSC indicated that the Agency would develop retrofit guidelines to

address this hazard. On October 26, 2000, CPSC issued Guidelines for Retrofitting Bleachers.

Other

Wiring System Safety Interagency Working Group

CPSC participated in an Interagency Working Group (IWG) organized by the National Science

and Technology Council, Executive Office of the President. Information on past and present CPSC

wiring system safety initiatives was included in a report to the President, National Initiatives for Wiring

System Safety which was released November 15, 2000. In 2001, the IWG will draft a national strategy for

addressing aging wiring systems.
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Enforcement and Compliance Activities

To reduce unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products, CPSC

has the authority to take a variety of actions against hazardous products that fail to comply with

mandatory safety standards or that present a substantial risk of injury to consumers. Where we find

violative or defective products that present a significant risk of injury to the public, we seek

corrective action through repair or replacement of the products or through refund of the products'

purchase price. CPSC also informs and educates regulated industries about existing standards and

how to meet them. These cooperative efforts help firms manufacture and sell products that meet

standards and that are free from defects thus minimizing future consumer exposure to products that

may be hazardous.

In fiscal year 2000, CPSC announced 288 recalls involving more than 90 million consumer

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

to the public.

● More than 25 million Pokemon containers were recalled because they present a suffocation

hazard to children under three years of age.

● Over 12 million molded resin patio chairs were recalled because they could collapse.

● About 9 million Flying Dolls were recalled because of eye injuries.

● 7 million infant swings were recalled to replace the restraint straps to prevent strangulation from

entanglement in the straps.

● About 3.5 million weed trimming attachments were recalled because the cutting chain links

can detach during use, and penetrate skin and bone, causing injury or death.

● Over 2.5 million Lift and Lock swings were recalled to add restraint straps to prevent falls.

● Nearly 2 million brass electrical contacts used in power cords were recalled because of possible

breakage of the electrical contacts occurring during use.

● Nearly 1.5 million bottles of Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner were recalled because of bacterial

contamination that could cause infections in individuals with chronic health problems or in

individuals with impaired immune systems.

Toys and children's products continue to be among CPSC's prime concerns. The 288

corrective actions obtained in fiscal year 2000 included 131 different toys and children's products

involving about 60 million product units. Most children's product recalls were for the following

reasons: 44 recalls involved choking, ingestion or aspiration hazards, 24 recalls were for head injury

hazards, 23 recalls covered strangulation or suffocation hazards, and 14 involved children's sleepwear

or robes that failed a mandatory flammability standard.
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Criminal and Civil Investigations

CPSC staff continues to investigate the sale of illegal fireworks and explosive devices. In

addition to its import surveillance activities, the CPSC initiated several new criminal and civil

investigations involving fireworks. These investigations, focusing on domestic fireworks

manufacturing, distribution and sales, are part of an ongoing effort to curtail the manufacture and sale

of dangerous fireworks and explosive devices to consumers.

Thus far, the CPSC has initiated or participated in more than 10 criminal and civil

investigations spanning more than nine states. These investigations have led to court-ordered seizure

of tens of thousands of illegal explosive devices such as M-80s and quarter sticks, tons of

professional fireworks being illegally sold or distributed to consumers, and components used to

manufacture illegal fireworks. Several fireworks retailers and distributors have either been

permanently or temporarily shut down. 

Six defendants in these cases have pleaded guilty to felony violations of federal explosives

laws, as well as to violations of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.

CPSC has been directly involved in criminal and civil litigation involving the importation and

sale of cigarette lighters that were not child-resistant. Some of these cases were the direct result of

our close working relationship with the U.S. Customs Service agents and inspectors in the Los

Angeles/Long Beach, California area.

In a civil case, a firm operating a chain of retail tobacco stores in the western United States

agreed to a consent decree for permanent injunction in 1999 to stop personnel in its stores from

purposely disabling the child-resistant mechanisms on lighters the stores sell to the public. This firm

also is being sued by the government for civil penalties in a case brought on behalf of CPSC for

violations of the safety standard. The trial is scheduled to start in October 2001. Two other related

civil cases are still pending in Tennessee and Arkansas.

CPSC staff continues to work closely with Customs inspectors and special agents at ports

around the country to prevent the entry into the U.S. of non-complying disposable and novelty

cigarette lighters that violate the requirement that they be child-resistant.

Import Surveillance

CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service continued their cooperative efforts to identify and

prevent hazardous consumer products from entering the U.S. The dockside surveillance of consumer

products imported to the U.S. plays a major role in CPSC's compliance program. Hazardous products

that violate mandatory safety standards are stopped at the ports of entry so they never reach

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

or detained for reconditioning or destruction more than 250 shipments of imported consumer

products that did not meet U.S. safety standards. As a result, about 11.3 million dangerous product

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CPSC's and the U.S. Customs Service's import surveillance program:

● prevents injuries and deaths;

● motivates manufacturers and importers to comply with safety regulations; and

● ensures that foreign manufacturers receive the same scrutiny for safety as domestic

 manufacturers, leveling the competitive playing field.

CPSC's safety standard requiring child resistance in disposable and some novelty cigarette

lighters became effective in July 1994. CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service continue to closely

enforce these requirements. In 2000, CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service prevented approximately

9.3 million noncomplying lighters from entering the country.

To assure compliance with fireworks regulations, CPSC targeted imported fireworks. CPSC

and the U.S. Customs Service selectively sampled approximately 400 shipments of fireworks. Out of

the total number of shipments, approximately 122 violated CPSC's mandatory safety requirements,

accounting for more than 800,000 units presenting violations serious enough to warrant seizure or

other action by the U.S. Customs Service to prevent entry of the shipments into the U.S. CPSC is

continuing its efforts to ensure that fireworks comply with agency regulations.

CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service also targeted toys and art materials that violate CPSC

standards. The U.S. Customs Service also alerted CPSC to a number of shipments of hazardous

electrical products.

Enforcing Product Regulations

CPSC conducted more than 500 inspections of U.S. manufacturing, importing and retailing

establishments involved with products subject to the agency's mandatory requirements.

During these domestic inspections and import surveillance activities, CPSC collected samples

of approximately 2,400 different products to determine compliance with mandatory requirements. 

The agency targeted products it believed might violate safety standards and that would present a

significant risk of injury to consumers including fireworks, toys, wearing apparel, cigarette lighters,

household chemicals and medications requiring child-resistant packaging.

CPSC found that about 31 percent of the products it sampled violated agency regulations. 

These inspections and sample collections resulted in 53 recalls involving 2.7 million product units,

including cigarette lighters, flammable garments, fireworks and toys.

Corrective Actions Under Section 15 of the Consumer Product Safety Act and the

Federal Hazardous Substances Act

If CPSC determines, after a hearing before an administrative law judge, that a product is

defective and presents a substantial hazard to consumers, it can order the manufacturer to give public

notice of the hazard and to repair the product, replace it, or refund the purchase price to consumers. 

However, CPSC conducts most corrective actions with the cooperation of companies.
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Of the 288 corrective actions in 2000, 235 dealt with product hazards not addressed by

mandatory standards. These corrective actions resulted in the recall or prospective design change to

nearly 90 million units of consumer products. These products included Pokemon containers, patio

chairs, flying dolls, car seat/carriers, infant swings, and weed trimming attachments.

Civil Penalties

In addition to the many corrective actions involving various consumer products, CPSC

obtained civil penalty settlements totaling more than $2.8 million in 10 separate matters.

These settlements covered CPSC allegations that companies knowingly 1) violated the

requirements of section 15(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act by failing to report properly 

defects in products that could create a substantial risk of injury, or that presented an unreasonable

risk of serious injury or death, or 2) violated mandatory safety standards.

Fast Track Product Recall Program

In 1995, CPSC began a Fast Track Recall Program to speed up the recall of hazardous

products. When firms report possible product hazards to CPSC and participate in Fast Track by

implementing a recall, acceptable to CPSC, within 20 working days of the report, the CPSC staff

does not make a preliminary determination of hazard. This program has sped up corrective actions,

and most importantly, removed more unsafe consumer products from the marketplace. In FY 2000,

approximately 120 firms participated in the program, resulting in 142 corrective actions involving

approximately 17 million product units.

Litigation

Nearly all recalls of hazardous products are conducted voluntarily by firms. However, where

appropriate, CPSC seeks recalls through administrative litigation. In FY 2000, firms worked

cooperatively with CPSC and thus CPSC did not have to file any administrative lawsuits.
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 Field Activities

The CPSC field staff located across the country performs investigative, liaison and consumer

information activities to support the full range of agency programs. During fiscal year 2000, the

CPSC field staff investigated more than 4,126 injuries, deaths and other product-related incidents. 

More than 3,127 product samples for testing or other evaluation were collected and 883 inspections

of factories, stores or other business establishments were conducted finding 744 violations of

mandatory regulations.

The field staff works with local news media publicizing CPSC recalls, providing vital safety

information to the public, and participating in a wide range of partnerships with state and local

governments, and other organizations

Recall Round-Up

Recall Round-Up, held on April 18, 2000, 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 them from their

homes. The campaign focuses on products that present a risk of injury to consumers such as cribs

and playpens.

The range of program activities for this fiscal year was extensive. CPSC partnered with the

U. S. Postal Service, which agreed to display a Recall Round-Up poster in all 33,000 post offices

nationwide. There was participation from state and local governments, health and safety agencies,

and national and grass roots organizations which conducted thrift and consignment store

consultations. The participants informed store owners about hazardous products before the products

were sold to consumers. CPSC estimates that more than 69 million consumers were reached with our

important safety messages. 

Because of its success, CPSC will conduct a fifth Recall Round-Up in 2001.
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Public Information Programs

CPSC informs consumers about the safe use of products and product recalls. CPSC

effectively communicates its mission and its product-safety messages directly to consumers, industry

and the media through the following:

• media relations, including print, video news releases and press conferences;

• direct responses to consumer inquiries;

• outreach efforts with local and national groups and industries; and

• publications and public information programs.

Media Relations

CPSC's Office of Information and Public Affairs issued 192 press releases during fiscal year

2000 to notify consumers of recalls, announce civil penalties and disseminate safety information. In

addition, 43 video news releases were broadcast, and CPSC conducted and participated in eight press

conferences to announce the recall of products or important safety information. Press conferences

and video news releases included fireworks prevention, poison prevention, recall roundup, preventing

soft bedding in cribs and an announcement with First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton about proposing

legislation to increase CPSC’s authority. Video news releases also were broadcast in an effort to

promote notice of the Pokemon ball recall and many other recalls relating to children’s products.

Broadcasts of individual CPSC video news releases regularly reached an estimated audience of 25

million viewers.

Chairman Brown also helped get notice for recalls and safety issues by making appearances

on nationally broadcast news programs.

Weekly Summary for Radio Stations

Last year, CPSC began issuing a weekly summary of recalls and news to newspapers

nationwide. In 2000, the weekly summary has been expanded to go out to more than 600 reporters

and news directors at radio stations across the country. This supplies both large and small radio

stations, including many National Public Radio stations, with the news they need to feature reports on

recalled products. This list also is used to send out audio alerts of soundbites available on the toll-free

telephone line. It also alerts the station that CPSC public affairs staff is available for interviews. Staff

members participated in numerous live and taped radio interviews with stations nationwide

throughout the year, including National Public Radio, ABC News Radio and CBS News Radio.
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Safety Partnerships

CPSC continues to serve as a resource for both consumers and businesses by partnering with

organizations and individuals to educate and inform consumers. During 2000, in partnership with the

U.S. Postal Service, CPSC expanded its recall roundup campaign by posting signs in 33,000 post

offices across the country publicizing hazardous products. Partnering with the National SAFE KIDS

Campaign and Bass Hotels & Resorts, CPSC began a crib and play yard safety initiative to keep

children safe when traveling with their families. CPSC worked with Gerber, the Health Resources

and Services Administration’s Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) and Black Entertainment

Television to launch a national “Safe Sleep” campaign to help lower SIDS rates, especially among

African-Americans. CPSC partnered with the White House Millennium Council to promote fireworks

safety. CPSC worked with the National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops (NARTS) and other

national organizations, including the Salvation Army and Goodwill to prevent the selling of

hazardous products in thrift stores. Numerous retailers worked with CPSC in a campaign to promote

safe bedding practices for babies. To promote Poison Prevention Week, CPSC worked closely with

the Poison Prevention Week Council, a coalition of national organizations working to prevent

poisonings.

Publications

In response to consumer requests, CPSC distributed about 2 million free publications, which

are in the public domain and can be reproduced without CPSC's permission. This year, CPSC

produced several new publications:

Thrift Store Safety Checklist, a safety guide that provides information to thrift stores and their

customers on precautions to take to avoid selling or buying hazardous recalled products.

U.S. Post Office Most Wanted Recalls, is a poster displayed in 33,000 Post Offices across the

country to publicize the recall of dangerous products that CPSC has announced.

Consumer Product Safety Review, published quarterly by CPSC, is a newsletter which

includes in-depth articles on current consumer product safety issues. During fiscal year 2000, articles

covered CO poisoning, the CPSC thrift store study, Operation S.O.S. and safe sleeping for babies. 

The newsletter also includes data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS)

on consumer product-related injuries, news from the Medical Examiners and Coroners Alert Project

and Emergency Physicians Reporting System (MECAP-EPRS) on consumer product-related deaths,

and listings of recent consumer product recalls.
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Information Services

Hotline

The CPSC Hotline received 200,000 calls in FY 2000. Of these, more than 4,100 reported

complaints or unsafe products. When unsafe products were later recalled as a result of these

complaints, consumers were contacted by the Hotline to let them know what happened. The number

of e-mail contacts to the Hotline increased to over 8,900 in FY 2000, up from 4,300 last year.

Information Technology

CPSC is expanding and linking its product safety applications that make up the integrated

Commission Information System (CIS). These systems support Hazard Identification and Reduction,

Epidemiological and Health Science product analysis, Compliance and Field product safety activities,

consumer product testing, Clearinghouse information management, and Consumer Hotline

complaints. Administrative applications include procurement, mailing, freedom of information, work

tracking, financial accounting, daily activity reporting, budget and operating plan. Almost all of

these applications were upgraded in FY 2000.

Application activities include: a new electronic Recall Effectiveness Check System for

Compliance and Field; new document tracking systems for Health Science and Epidemiology; a new

Hazard Analysis and Reduction Tracking System for project tracking; a new All Trauma NEISS

System; a new Flammable Fabrics database for the Office of the Secretary; and a new Manufacturer

Mailing System for the Clearinghouse.

The agency increased its network infrastructure by implementing two new fault tolerant

standby servers. These servers mirror critical CPSC data and can provide service if one of the

primary servers fails. 

Other advances include moving from Novell’s declining IPX communication protocol to the

industry standard IP protocol. CPSC finds taking advantage of off-the-shelf applications to increase

productivity often requires IP protocol.

CPSC is planning additional fault tolerance and access to critical data by moving from a

“server centric” environment to a “network centric” environment by adopting a Network Directory

Services (NDS) operating system. By using an NDS based system, CPSC gains access to data and

injury statistics more readily and reliably than with a server based system.

CPSC’s Information Services Division is increasing IT security measures by adding

additional utilities and tools to monitor the functionality, accessibility, and integrity of its public Web

site and employee telecommuting systems. Utilizing state-of-the-art tools for this purpose is an

important step in providing appropriate levels of service and security for all users seeking access to

Commission information.
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Internet

Through CPSC's web site, www.cpsc.gov, the agency provides recall information, including

pictures of recalled products. The number of visits to our web site was over 3.7 million in FY 2000.

Since 1997, the web site has had a 1,720 percent increase in visits.

CPSC initiated several major new efforts on the web site to help protect consumers from

dangerous products. CPSC announced an initiative with two of the largest auction web sites. This

new initiative makes it easier for consumers to protect themselves from dangerous products being

sold online. eBay.com and Amazon.com Auctions agreed to link to CPSC’s web site and prominently

post guidance for consumers to help them get information about recalled products.

CPSC’s web site has a new Spanish-language section on the site’s home page. The section

contains press releases, publications, safety alerts, and other important information in Spanish. Both

major Spanish-language television networks, Univision and Telemundo, link to CPSC’s web site

from their web sites.

The CPSC web site is improving with the addition of several new search features, on-line data

entry forms for product complaints, more powerful servers in a “server farm” configuration, and

increased bandwidth to keep up with increasing user demand.

Other information and services available on-line include an interactive kid's site, the public

calendar, the electronic reading room (Freedom of Information Act documents), a search feature,

consumer publications, business guides, and an interactive feature that allows consumers to file

product incident reports electronically. Manufacturers also can file reports about potentially

hazardous products under Section 15 of the Consumer Product Safety Act online.

CPSC also maintains an electronic mail (e-mail) address, info@cpsc.gov, for receiving

inquiries about recalls, requests for other product safety related information, publication orders, and

reports about product hazards.

The public also can use the Internet to subscribe to CPSC's free listserver, which

automatically distributes news releases, the public calendar, and other important CPSC information

to subscribers by e-mail. 

Clearinghouse

The National Injury Information Clearinghouse maintains and disseminates reports of

accident investigations, product-related incidents, death certificates and newspaper reports. Injury

data summaries and statistics from electronic data sources, and publications, including hazard

analyses and special studies, also are available as resources to respond to more than 5,000 requests

annually from the American public. In addition, each year the Clearinghouse forwards

approximately 7,000 incident reports for confirmation and 6,000 copies of incidents and

investigations to manufacturers whose products are named in the reports.
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, 1997-

September 30, 1998. 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, 1999 - September 30, 2000. 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 updated on January 1, 1990, and again on 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, 1999 - September 30, 2000. 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 incidents, 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, 1997- September 30, 1998

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 52 50 2 0 0

2. Toys 10 3 5 1 1

3. Sports and Recreational Activities and

Equipment 1,210 267 350 452 141

4. Home Communication, Entertainment

And Hobby Equipment 16 2 4 10 0

5. Personal Use Items 238 21 25 68 124

6. Packaging and Containers for Household

Products 79 15 20 35 8

7. Yard and Garden Equipment 331 8 20 152 151

8. Home Workshop Apparatus, Tools and 

Attachments

 

 121 5 37 60 19

9. Home and Family Maintenance 

Products 35 15 5 12 3

10. General Household Appliances 54 5 6 19 24

11. Space Heating, Cooling and 

 Ventilating Appliances 135 3 10 79 43

12. Housewares 32 4 4 15 9

13. Home Furnishings and Fixtures 861 262 71 275 253

14. Home Structures and Construction 

Materials 525 39 39 173 273

15. Miscellaneous 68 4 16 34 14
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Table 2

Estimates Of Hospital Emergency Room Treated Injuries

Associated With the Use of Certain Consumer Products

October 1, 1999 - September 30, 2000 *

Source: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS)3

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

product caused the injury. 

 

 AGE GROUP2

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

Over

 1. Child Nursery

Equipment and Supplies 89,290 74,951 5,360 7,362 1,617

 2. Toys 137,022 66,169 50,731 17,356 2,766

 3. Sports and Recreational

Activities and Equipment 4,346,298 185,383 3,010,823 1,077,689 72,403

 4. Home Communication,

Entertainment and

Hobby Equipment 120,091 23,919 35,768 46,121 14,283

 5. Personal Use Items 465,350 137,017 146,403 143,197 38,733

 6. Packaging and

Containers for

Household Products 352,079 41,428 109,218 168,424 33,010

 7. Yard and Garden

Equipment 265,739 9,135 50,859 165,562 40,183

 8. Home Workshop

Apparatus, Tools

and Attachments 352,358 12,800 79,417 222,678 37,463

 9. Home and Family

Maintenance Products 129,447 25,650 32,132 62,860 8,805

10. General Household

Appliances 145,601 29,380 29,209 68,729 18,283

11. Space Heating, Cooling

and Ventilating Appliances 133,262 32,196 37,961 51,714 11,391

12. Housewares 789,650 49,300 267,672 419,786 52,892

13. Home Furnishings and

Fixtures 2,191,341 523,841 472,953 725,101 469,446

14. Home Structures and

Construction Materials 3,504,682 458,526 1,014,436 1,324,757 706,963

15. Miscellaneous 239,861 44,353 104,298 70,793 20,417

*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, 1999 - September 30, 2000

(in millions of dollars)

 

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

 

 AGE GROUP2

 65 and

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

 1. Child Nursery Equipment and

Supplies 2,186 1,898 81 127 80

 2. Toys 2,106 913 791 335 67

 3. Sports and Recreational

Activities and Equipment 89,488 4,774 55,848 27,021 1,845

 4. Home Communication,

Entertainment and Hobby

Equipment 2,360 474 585 839 462

 5. Personal Use Items 7,889 2,265 2,012 2,523 1,089

 6. Packaging and Containers for

Household Products 4,863 530 1,202 2,538 594

 7. Yard and Garden Equipment 5,953 226 968 3,829 930

 8. Home Workshop Apparatus,

Tools and Attachments 7,161 177 1,422 4,868 694

 9. Home and Family Maintenance

Products 2,083 407 484 1,018 173

10. General Household Appliances 3,045 786 520 1,343 396

11. Space Heating, Cooling and

Ventilating Appliances 2,660 558 611 1,159 331

12. Housewares 9,850 892 2,989 5,263 705

13. Home Furnishings and

Fixtures 47,782 9,761 7,082 16,912 14,028

14. Home Structures and

Construction Materials 77,678 9,539 15,388 28,700 24,052

15. Miscellaneous 5,392 1,093 2,160 1,699 439
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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 (2000),

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

 1. CHILD NURSERY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Baby carriages, walkers and strollers

Cribs, playpens and baby gates

High chairs and youth chairs

Miscellaneous

 2. TOYS

Children's sports and hobby equipment

Electric trains, cars and accessories

Projectile or flying toys

Toy chests and boxes

Tricycles (children's)

Wagons and other ride-on toys

Miscellaneous

 3. SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Amusement rides

Archery

ATVs, mopeds, minibikes, etc.

Barbecue grills, stoves and fuel

Baseball/softball

Basketball

BB guns, BB's and pellets

Beach, picnic and camping equipment

Bicycles and accessories

Billiards or pool

Bowling

Boxing

Cheerleading

Curling

Dancing

Darts

Exercise equipment

Fencing

Fishing

Football

Golf

Gymnastics and equipment

Hockey, all kinds
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Horseback riding

Horseshoes

Ice or snow boating

Lacrosse, rugby and miscellaneous ball games

Martial arts

Mountain climbing

Playground equipment

Racquet sports

Shuffleboard

Skateboards, Scooters

Skating, all kinds

Snowmobiles

Snow skiing and snow boarding

Soccer

Swimming activity, pools and equipment

Toboggans, sleds, snow discs, etc.

Track and field

Trampolines

Unicycles

Volleyball

Water skiing, tubing and surfing

Wrestling

Miscellaneous

 4. HOME COMMUNICATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND HOBBY EQUIPMENT

Sound recording and reproducing equipment

Television sets and stands

Miscellaneous

 5. PERSONAL USE ITEMS

Cigarettes, etc., lighters, lighter fluids and matches

Clothing, all

Coins

Desk supplies

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

Grooming devices

Holders for personal items

Infrared lamps and saunas

Jewelry, watches, keys and key chains

Massage devices

Protection devices (eyes, ears, etc.)

Razors, shavers and razor blades

Miscellaneous
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 6. PACKAGING AND CONTAINERS FOR HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

Cans and other containers

Glass bottles and jars

Paper, cardboard and plastic products

 7. YARD AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT

Chain saws

Hand garden tools

Hatchets and axes

Lawn and garden care equipment

Lawn mowers, all types

Other power lawn equipment

Outdoor electric lighting equipment

Pumps

Trimmers and small power garden tools

 8. HOME WORKSHOP APPARATUS, TOOLS AND ATTACHMENTS

Automotive accessories and chemicals

Batteries, all types

Battery chargers

Chains

Engines, non-automotive

Hoists, lifts, jacks, etc.

Power home tools (excluding saws)

Power home workshop saws

Welding, soldering, cutting tools

Wires, cords, not specified

Workshop chemicals

Workshop manual tools

Miscellaneous

 9. HOME AND FAMILY MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS

Cleaning agents (excluding soaps)

Cleaning equipment, non-caustics

Drain, oven cleaners and caustics

Paints, solvents and lubricants

Polishes and waxes

Soaps and detergents

Miscellaneous

10. GENERAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Cooking ranges, ovens, etc.

Irons and clothes steamers
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Refrigerators and freezers

Washers and dryers

Miscellaneous

11. SPACE HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING EQUIPMENT

Air conditioners

Chimneys and fireplaces

Fans (excluding stove exhaust fans)

Furnaces

Heating stoves and space heaters

Pipes (heating and plumbing)

Radiators

Water heaters

Miscellaneous

12. HOUSEWARES

Cookware

Drinking glasses

Knives, unpowered

Scissors

Skewers and picks

Small kitchen appliances

Tableware and accessories

Miscellaneous

13. HOME FURNISHINGS AND FIXTURES

Bathtub and shower structures

Beds, mattresses and pillows

Blankets

Carpets and rugs

Chairs, sofas and sofa beds

Desks, cabinets, shelves, racks, etc.

Drapery rods and accessories

Electric fixtures, lamps and equipment

Fireplace equipment

Holiday and party supplies

Hot tubs, spas and whirlpools

Ladders and stools

Mirrors and mirror glass

Other miscellaneous furniture and accessories

Scales (excluding baby scales)

Sinks and toilets

Tables
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Window, table, chair and bed covers

Miscellaneous

 14. HOME STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Automatic doors and door openers

Cabinet or door hardware

Ceilings and walls of a completed structure

Counters and counter tops

Fences

Glass doors, windows and panels

Handrails, railings and banisters

Insulation

Nails, carpet tacks, etc.

Non-glass doors and panels

Outside attached structures and materials

Outside unattached structures

Porches, open side floors, etc.

Stairs, ramps, landings and floors

Window and door sills (including frames)

Wood panelling and particleboard

Miscellaneous

15. MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

Alarms and escape equipment

Business and office machines

Dollies and carts

Elevators, Escalators and other lifts

Fireworks and flares

Fuel-burning lighting equipment and fuels

Gasoline and diesel fuels

Generators

Miscellaneous

2

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

groups may not equal the total.

3

The 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 incident.
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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

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The 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 1999

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:

Safety standard 09/30/98 12/22/99 12/22/00 64 FR 71854

for the child-resistance 08/04/99

of multi-purpose

lighters to address

unreasonable risks of

injury and death

associated with multipurpose lighters that

can be operated by

children under age 5

Rule to regulate under 09/30/98 12/22/99 12/21/00 64 FR 71883

the Consumer

Product Safety Act

rather than under

the Federal Hazardous

Substances Act risks

of injury

associated with

multi-purpose

lighters that can

be operated by

children
Description Proposed Final Effective Resource

Date

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Final rule for adult 03/03/99 12/22/99 06/19/00 64 FR 71888

bunk beds to 07/09/99

address unreasonable 08/04/99

risks of injury and

death associated with

bunk beds that are

constructed so that

children can become

entrapped in the beds'

structure or become

wedged between

the bed and a wall

Proposed Action:

Proposal to amend 06/14/00 65 FR 37318

the safety standard for

automatic residential

garage door operators

to reflect changes

made by Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc. in

its standard UL 325

Federal Hazardous Substances Act

Final Action:

Final rule for children's 03/03/99 12/22/99 06/19/00 64 FR 71888

bunk beds to 07/09/99

address unreasonable 08/04/99

risks of injury and

death associated with

bunk beds that are

constructed so that

children can become

entrapped in the beds'

structure or become

wedged between the

bed and a wall
Description Proposed Final Effective Resource

Date

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Proposed Action:

Proposal to ban 07/19/00 65 FR 44703

dive sticks that are

designed to stand

in an upright position

when tossed in a pool

because children jumping

into shallow water can

become impaled

Poison Prevention Packaging Act

Proposed Action:

Proposal to require 01/03/00 65 FR 93

child-resistant packaging

for household products

containing low-viscosity

hydrocarbons

Proposal to require 08/30/00 65 FR 52678

child-resistant packaging

for drugs approved by

FDA for over-the -counter

sale that contain active

ingredients previously

available only in

prescription drugs
Description Proposed Final Effective Resource

Date

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Flammable Fabrics Act

Final Action:

Amendment of the 03/17/99 03/10/00 04/10/00 65 FR 12924

flammability standards

for children's sleepwear

in sizes 0 through 6X

and 7 through 14 to

revise the laundering

procedures that help

assure that any

chemical flame

retardants are not

removed or degraded

with repeated washing

and drying and

thereby create a

flammability hazard

Amendment of the 03/17/99 03/10/00 04/10/00 65 FR 12929

flammability standards

for carpets and rugs and

small carpets and rugs

to revise the laundering

procedures that help

assure that any

chemical flame

retardants are not

removed or degraded

with repeated washing

and drying and

thereby create a

flammability hazard
Description Proposed Final Effective Resource

Date

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Amendment of the 03/17/99 03/10/00 04/10/00 65 FR 12935

flammability standard

for mattresses and

mattress pads

to revise the laundering

procedures that help

assure that any

chemical flame

retardants are not

removed or degraded

with repeated washing

and drying and

thereby create a

flammability hazard
APPENDIX C: Meetings of Substantial

Interest
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Meetings of Substantial Interest

During Fiscal Year 2000, Commissioners and staff at the Consumer Product Safety Commission

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

FHSA Federal Hazardous Substances Act

HF Human Factors

HS Directorate for Health Sciences

LS Directorate for Laboratory Sciences

OGC Office of the General Counsel

OEX Office of the Executive Director

PPPA Poison Prevention Packaging Act
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List of Meetings

American Apparel Manufacturers Association

May 31 ES & other CPSC staff: plans for a consumer information and education

campaign focusing on children's sleepwear

American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons

April 7 Chairman Ann Brown: news conference on injury statistics and trends

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)

May 1-2 ES: spring committee meeting

American Fireworks Standards Laboratory (AFSL)

December 6 Chairman Ann Brown/staff: current activities and the AFSL testing

programs

December 6 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall: fireworks testing

December 6 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore: fireworks testing program

September 8-10 EXC & LS: issues related to AFSL's testing of fireworks and standards

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

October 11-13 ES: chain saw voluntary standard and trimmer/brushcutter voluntary

standard

November 16 ES: safety standard requirements for flame rollout safety shutoff systems

on gas-fired appliances

December 3 ES: safety standards for gas-fired vented heaters

December 13 ES: appeals panel hearing regarding the National Propane Gas

Association's appeal of the adoption of the Flammable Vapor Ignition

Resistance test methodology for gas-fired water heaters

January 25 ES: safety standard for portable camping equipment

February 23-24 ES: technical aspects of proposed additions and/or changes to the

Z21.86/CSA 2.32, Z21.50/CSA 2.22, and Z21.88/CSA 2.33 standards

March 15 ES: technical aspects of flame rollout safety cutoff system and investigate

need for improved standard

April 12 ES: safety standards for gas-fired appliances

April 13 ES: safety standards for gas-fired appliances

April 18 EXHR & other CPSC staff: development of requirements to make ranges

less likely to ignite cooking materials

May 16 ES: safety standards for gas-fired ranges
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American National Standards Institute (ANSI) cont'd.

June 21 ES: clothes dryer safety

August 3 ES: participated in the National Gas Association appeal of the adoption of

the Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistance test methodology for gas-fired

water heaters

August 24 ES & other CPSC staff: development of requirements to make gas ranges

less likely to ignite cooking materials

September 12-13 ES: safety standards for gas-fired water heaters

American News Women's Club

May 11 Chairman Ann Brown: the safe use of consumer products

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

November 8-9 ES: changes in the escalator codes

January 13 ES: changes in the escalator codes

April 3-6 ES: code requirements of escalators

June 26 ES: appeals hearing on technical revisions to the ASME A17 code on

escalators

American Water Heater Company

July 20 Chairman Ann Brown/staff: status of the gas water heater development

process

July 20 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: a complete chronology of how

lint was considered throughout the flammable vapor resistant gas water

heater development process

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM)

March 2 ES: flammability of plastics used in portable electric appliances

July 18 ES: clothes dryers

ASTM

October 26 HS: child-resistant packaging

November 11 ES: proposed requirements for F963 standard for toy safety

December 8 LS: trampoline standards

December 8-9 ES: bicycle components, fitness products, and headgear

December 9 LS: playground surfacing system standards

December 10 ES: revisions to the ASTM F963, standard for toy safety

December 15 ES & LS: proposed bed rail performance requirements
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ASTM cont'd.

February 7 ES: proposed requirements for F963 standard for toy safety

February 7-10 ES: public, home soft-contained playground equipment and playground

equipment for children under two

February 28-March 2 ES: various juvenile products

March 24 EC: upholstered furniture

April 10-11 HS: child-resistant packaging

April 11 ES: proposed requirements for F963, standard for toy safety

April 12 ES, HF, LS & other CPSC staff: proposed performance requirements for

portable bed rails

April 12 ES: development of safety standards on soft and framed carriers

 April 12 HS: the next revision of the ASTM toy safety standard

April 13 HS: the requirements of the final standard for multi-purpose lighters

May 5 ES & other CPSC staff: progress in standards development for candle

products

May 8-11 ES: revisions of the standards for play equipment for children under two,

home playground equipment, soft-contained playground equipment and

public playground equipment

May 24-26 LS: trampolines, playground surfacing, bicycles, headgear and fitness

products

July 18 ES: proposed requirements for F963, standard for toy safety

July 21 ES: fun carts

September 11 ES: a proposed new ASTM activity on swimming pool alarms

September 25-28 ES: revisions to standards and new standards for playground equipment

Bic Corporation

July 6 LS, HS & EXC: lighter testing procedures and equipment

Bleachers and Grandstands

 Chairman's Roundtable with outside interested parties

December 8 EXHR & other CPSC staff: possible approaches of retrofitting bleachers

to reduce injuries and deaths associated with falls through gaps and

openings in bleacher structures

Brandstamp

June 9 Office of Chairman Ann Brown, Office of Commission Mary Sheila Gall,

Office of Commissioner Thomas H. Moore, EXC & HF: CPSC's recall

effectiveness pilot project
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Business Communications Company

May 23 EC: speech on flame retardant materials in upholstered furniture

July 15 Office of Chairman Ann Brown & other CPSC staff: needs of the

Commission staff in determining chemical composition of consumer

products

Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel (CHAP) on Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP)

May 10-11 HS & other CPSC staff: (1) election of Chairman & Vice Chairman for

CHAP; (2) CPSC staff briefing on the history of the DINP Project, CPSC's

Chronic Guidelines, the staff's toxicity review & risk assessment for

DINP, and other work in progress on DINP; (3) issues to be addressed by

the Panel and decide how the Panel will proceed with its work

June 20-22 HS & other CPSC staff: comments from outside interested parties and

discussion of chronic hazards of cancer, birth defects, and gene mutation

associated with children's products containing DINP

September 12-13 HS & other CPSC staff: discussion of chronic hazards of cancer, birth

defects, and gene mutation associated with children's products containing

DINP

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

February 28-29 HS: lead poisoning issues

Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association (CSMA)

November 17 EXC, LS & HS: aerosol flammability testing and information on how

labels may change under the harmonized standard

Coalition for Fire Safe Mattress

February 7 ES & other CPSC staff: open flame ignition of mattresses

Combe, Inc.

November 30 HS & other CPSC staff: packaging options of a product under

development

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)

November 15 ES & other CPSC staff: CEA-developed news release on television and

television cart tipover
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Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CTFA)

November 10 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: the Commission's rulemaking to

require child-resistant packaging for low-viscosity hydrocarbons

Cowan, Margie, Consumer

March 16 ES: infant swings

CSA International

October 21 ES: grand opening of water heater test facility

CYBIAG

November 23 ES & other CPSC staff: UL 325, the voluntary standard for automatic

garage door operators

Darmouth Medical School,

 Injury Prevention Center

November 2 Executive Director: speech entitled, " Moving Safely into the 21st

Century"

Decorative Fabrics Association

June 28 EC & other CPSC staff: upholstered furniture

Dialtek Company

June 9 Office of Chairman Ann Brown, Office of Commissioner Mary Sheila

Gall, Office of Commissioner Thomas H. Moore, EXC & HF: CPSC's

recall effectiveness pilot project

Department of Transportation (DOT)

November 17 EXC, LS & HS: aerosol flammability testing and information on how

labels may change under the harmonized standard

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

November 17 EXC, LS & HS: aerosol flammability testing and information how labels

may change under the harmonized standard
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European Consumer Safety Association (ECOSA)

September 7 Chairman Ann Brown: speech entitled, "Social Inequalities in Injury

Risks"

Fire Protection Research Foundation

February 23 ES: residential smoke alarms

Fire Retardant Chemical Association (FRCA)

March 13 Chairman Ann Brown: CPSC's activities involving fire safety issues

Fisher-Price

February 7 ES: to observe testing of battery-powered ride-on toys

Galbreath, John, Petitioner

March 16 EP, HS, HF, EXC, ES & EC: child restraint system petition HP 00-1 and

look at patented restraint buckle design

April 6 Chairman Ann Brown/staff: petition HP 00-1 concerning child-restraint

systems for children's products

April 6 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: petition HP 00-1 requesting

requirements for buckles on child-restraint systems on various children's

products

April 6 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: petition HP 00-1 regarding childrestraint systems

Garage Door Industry Representatives

October 8 ES & other CPSC staff: the safety standard for sectional garage doors

(ANSI/DASMA 102)

March 21 ES & other CPSC staff: voluntary standard for sectional interfaces on

residential garage door systems (ANSI/DASMA 116)

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA)

May 4 ES: to witness testing of a Goodman Manufacturing gas furnace

May 31 ES: to witness resting of a York International gas furnace

July 28 ES & LS: to witness the furnace test setup
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Goodman Manufacturing

May 4 ES: testing of the firm's gas furnace

Head Injury and Youth Sports

 Chairman's Roundtable with outside interested parties

May 2 Chairman Ann Brown & other CPSC staff: head injuries and youth sports

ICI Paint

August 9 HS: the use of talc in paints

Information Technology Industry Council

March 30 ES: information technology equipment

Interagency Coordinating Committee on the

 Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM)

May 15-19 HS: presentation on regulatory framework for toxicity testing under the

FHSA

International Association of Electrical Inspectors

 (Southwestern Section)

September 26-27 ES: CPSC work with home wiring fires

International Association of Electrical Inspectors

 (Western Section)

September 18-19 ES: CPSC work with home wiring fires

International Code Council (ICC)

October 19 ES & other CPSC staff: bleachers and other topics related to building

codes

International Conference on Fire Safety

January 10 ES: presentation on "Residential Smoke Alarms: The Next Step"

July 25 ES: presentation on "New Technology for Preventing Residential

Electrical Fires"

International Sleep Products Association
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April 4 ES & other CPSC staff: the National Institute of Standards and

Technology (NIST) development of a mattress/bedding flammability test

method

International Standards Organizations (ISO)

October 26-27 HS: child-resistant packaging testing

KaBoom! Playground Institute

March 31 Chairman Ann Brown: playground safety

King Technology, Inc.

February 4 ES: electrical connectors

Arthur D. Little, Inc. (ADL)

November 15-17 ES: to conduct testing regarding the development of an escalator

entrapment index

Mapother & Mapother Law Firm

April 26 ES: the issue of LP-gas odorant fade

Mattel, Inc.

April 28 Office of Chairman Ann Brown & other CPSC staff: recall effectiveness

Morflex

March 30 HS: the staff analysis of data on a chemical the firm submitted to CPSC

National Academy of Sciences (NAS)

October 26 HS: flame retardant chemicals

National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM)

March 8 ES: an update on CPSC activities related to fire

July 9 ES: correcting electrical fire hazards in older homes

National Candle Association
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December 15 ES & other CPSC staff: lead in candles

May 5 ES & other CPSC staff: raw material used in candles

National Electrical Code (NEC) Committee

January 17-20 ES: proposals to revise the National Electrical Code

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

May 25 ES: ground-fault circuit interrupters

National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII)

October 19 ES: the development of an escalator index measuring device

November 15-17 ES: to witness testing conducted by Arthur D. Little, Inc. regarding the

development of an escalator entrapment index

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

November 8-9 ES: proposal on residential electrical maintenance code for one-and two

family dwellings

April 18 EP: methods for analysis of fire loss data

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

June 6 ES & other CPSC staff: oversight, administrative issues, and project plan

for Performance Evaluation of Residential Fire Alarms

National Paint and Coatings Association

August 8 HS: the use of talc in paints

National Poison Prevention Week Council

March 16 Chairman Ann Brown: press conference on the importance of childresistant packaging

Norwalk Furniture Corporation

March 20 EXHR: a tour of the manufacturing plant

Pacific Regional Clinical Supplies

March 6 HS: speech on child-resistant packaging

Pass & Seymour, Inc.
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December 21 ES: innovative electrical safety device

Perfect Products

June 15 ES & EXHR: balloon safety

Pfizer, Inc.

December 21 HS & other CPSC staff: packaging options of a product under

development

ProClinical

February 23 HS & other CPSC staff: packaging under development

Retlif Testing Laboratories

June 21 OGC: data acceptance by independent laboratories under 16 CFR Part

1211

Rheem Manufacturing Company

July 11 ES & EXHR: proprietary information about development of flammable

vapor ignition-resistant water heaters

SIDS Alliance

April 8 Chairman Ann Brown: progress in advancing infant safety and survival

across America

Sleep Products Safety Council

May 31 ES & other CPSC staff: plans for Phase 2 of the National Institute of

Standards and Technology (NIST) development of a mattress/bedding

flammability test method

August 30 ES & other CPSC staff: plans for further research on mattresses/bedding

fire tests by the National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST)

September 27 ES & other CPSC staff: draft a work statement to develop or evaluate

smaller scale screening test or performance measurements of mattresses

SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals

January 18 HS & other CPSC staff: packaging options of a product under

development
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Smoke Alarms

 with outside interested parties

November 22 ES & other CPSC staff: plans for a possible residential smoke alarm

research project

Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.

August 14 ES: appliances and furnishings

State Industries, Inc.

June 13 ES & EXHR: product development schedule for flammable vapor

ignition-resistant water heaters

Statewide Enterprises, Inc.

September 6 ES & other CPSC staff: proprietary information about a product to

address ignition of flammable vapors by gas-fired water heaters

Technology Research Corporation

December 2 ES: innovative electrical safety devices

September 20 ES: appliance fire prevention devices

Television Cart/Stand Manufacturers

June 6 ES: to review load and stability test requirements for UL 1678

Texas A&M Engineering Research Station

October 5 ES: the firm's smoke detector research capabilities

Thornwood Furniture Manufacturing

January 13 ES: to provide area manufacturers insight into CPSC operations

Toro Company

April 28 Office of Chairman Ann Brown & other CPSC staff: recall effectiveness

June 9 Office of Chairman Ann Brown, Office of Commissioner Mary Sheila

Gall, Office of Commissioner Thomas H. Moore, EXC & HF: CPSC's

recall effectiveness pilot project
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TriData

November 30 EP: child play fires

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

November 17 ES: stability tests for televisions, carts and stands intended for home use

November 23 ES & other CPSC staff: voluntary standard for automatic garage door

operators (UL 325)

November 30 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: courtesy meeting

December 7-8 ES: issues related to UL 45, 745, and 987--standards for portable and

stationary electric tools

January 11 ES: television stability

March 17 ES: an electrical product being investigated by UL

March 29 ES & other CPSC staff: the safety standards for electric clothes dryers,

small kitchen appliances, and electric air heaters

April 19 ES & other CPSC staff: to review various electrical and fire topics

May 1-3 ES: various topics related to fire safety of products

May 2 ES: various topics related to electrical safety of products

June 6 ES: to review load and stability test requirements for television

cart/stands for UL 1648

June 15 ES & other CPSC staff: harmonization of UL table saw standards to

European standards, and an instruction and education video program

proposed by UL to encourage safe table saw use by consumers

June 27 EXHR & other CPSC staff: development of requirements to make electric

ranges less likely to ignite cooking materials

Washington Textile Roundtable

July 25 ES: current textile-related projects

Water Heater Industry Joint Product Development Consortium

March 7 ES: proprietary information concerning development of technological

solutions to the hazard of water heater ignition of flammable vapors

June 1 ES & EXHR: the status of the development of flammable vapor ignitionresistant water heaters

July 6 Chairman Ann Brown/staff: recent activities of the consortium

July 6 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: study and development

technologies related to flammable vapor resistance of gas-fired water

heaters

July 13 ES: proprietary information about development of flammable vapor

ignition-resistant water heaters

September 7 ES: proprietary information about development of flammable vapor

ignition-resistant water heaters
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Water-Tech Corporation

May 22 ES: pool drain safety devices

Whirlpool Corporation

April 28 Office of Chairman Ann Brown & other CPSC staff: recall effectiveness

June 9 Office of Chairman Ann Brown, Office of Commissioner Mary Sheila

Gall, Office of Commissioner Thomas H. Moore, EXC & HF: CPSC's

recall effectiveness pilot project

Windmere-Durable Holdings, Inc.

April 13 ES: appliance product developments

York International

May 31 ES: testing of a gas furnace
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 2000 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, 2000

Consumer Product Safety Act

CP 97-1 Scott Anderson/ Requests development of a safety Decision Pending

Diana Anderson standard for escalators

CP 99-1 John C. Stein Requests a ban of, or require warnings/ Petition Denied 2/4/00

The Boccardo Law instructions for, steel electricians'

 Firm, LLP fish tapes

CP 99-2 Rep. Bill Luther Requests issuance of safety standard Decision Pending

Rep. Jim Ramstad for bleachers and grandstands

Congress of the U.S.

CP 00-1 J. W. MacKay Requests performance requirements Decision Pending

for non-wood baseball bats

Federal Hazardous Substances Act

HP 93-1 New York City Requests rule establishing requirements Decision Pending

Dept. of for backyard play sets as to 5 requirements

Consumer Affairs requested (Petition

Denied as to 4 of 9

requirements

requested 4/2/96)

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

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

et. al.

HP 00-1 John Galbreath Requests requirements for buckles on Petition Denied 8/7/00

child-restraint systems

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

Latex Rubber News a strong sensitizer

HP 00-3 Sidney Wolfe Requests ban of candles with lead- Decision Pending

Public Citizen, containing wicks and wicks sold

National Apart- for candle making that contain lead

ment Assoc., and

National MultiHousing Council
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______________________________________________________________________________________

 Disposition as of

Number Petitioner Summary of Petition September 30, 2000

Federal Hazardous Substances Act cont’d

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

Federation of

America et. al

 

Flammable Fabrics Act

FP 93-1 National Association Requests issuance of safety Decision Pending

of State Fire standard for upholstered as to cigarette

Marshals furniture ignition part of

petition (other

parts of petition

decided 5/12/94)

FP 99-1 National Association Requests flammability Decision Pending

of State Fire warning label for polyurethane

Marshals foam in upholstered furniture

Poison Prevention Packaging Act

PP 00-1 Endo Requests partial exemption from Decision Pending

Pharmaceutical, special packaging for prescription

Inc. drug Lidoderm
APPENDIX E: Voluntary Standards

Activities
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Voluntary Standards Activities

Twenty-nine new, revised or reaffirmed voluntary consumer product safety standards, for

which the CPSC staff provided technical support, received final approval in FY 2000. These

completed standards involved the following: stationary activity centers, portable camp heaters,

arc-fault circuit-interrupters, crib corner post extensions, escalators, fireworks devices, deep fat

fryers, fun karts (go carts), furniture tipover, residential garage doors, bike helmets, snow sports

helmets, BMX cycling helmets, down hill mountain bicycle racing helmets, infant bedding, hand

held infant carriers, lighters, non-powder guns, polymeric materials in appliances, strollers,

toasters, infant walkers, gas water heaters, egress window guards, and non-egress window

guards.

In total, the staff provided technical support to the development of 63 voluntary safety

standards, each of which is included in the information below. Nearly all of these were handled

by three standards development coordinating organizations - the American Society for Testing

and Materials (ASTM), 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 staff continued monitoring conformance to selected voluntary

consumer product safety standards.
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SUMMARY LISTING OF FY 2000

VOLUNTARY STANDARDS PROJECTS

1. Activity Centers, Stationary 33. Helmets, Bicycle

2. All-Terrain Vehicles 34. Helmets, Recreational

3. Baby Bouncers 35. Infant Bedding

4. Baby Changing Tables 36. Infant Carriers

5. Baby Swings 37. Lighters

6. Bassinets and Cradles 38. Nail Guns

7. Bed Rails 39. National Electrical Code

8. Camping Equipment 40. National Fuel Gas Code

9. Candles 41. Non-Powder Guns

10. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms (Detectors) 42. Playground Equipment (<2 Yrs.)

11. Child Resistant Packaging 43. Playground Equipment, Home

12. Circuit Breakers 44. Playground Equipment, Public

13. Circuit-Interrupters, Arc Fault 45. Playground Surfacing

14. Circuit-Interrupters, Ground-Fault 46. Polymeric Materials

15. Clothes Dryers 47. Ranges & Ovens (CO)

16. Crib Corner Post Extensions 48. Ranges & Ovens (Fire)

17. Escalators 49. Saws, Chain

18. Fans, Portable Electric 50. Saws, Table

19. Fire Sprinklers 51. Stoves, Pellet

20. Fireworks Devices 52. Strollers

21. Fryers, Deep Fat 53. Swimming Pool Alarms

22. Fun Karts (Go Carts) 54. Toasters

23. Furnaces, Gas Fired 55. Toaster Ovens

24. Furniture Tipover 56. Toys, Battery-Operated Ride-On

25. Garage Doors 57. Trampolines

26. Gas Logs 58. Treadmills (Exercise Equipment)

27. Gas Oven Igniters 59. TV Sets/TV Carts

28. Gates, Baby 60. Walkers, Infant

29. Heaters, Fixed 61. Water Heaters, Gas

30. Heaters, Portable Electric 62. Window Guards, Egress

31. Heaters, Unvented Gas Room 63. Window Guards, Non-Egress

32. Heaters, Vented Gas Room
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Description of CPSC FY 2000 Voluntary Standards Activities

1. Activity Centers, Stationary

Purpose – To develop a new ASTM safety standard for stationary activity centers.

Highlights – A new ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for

Stationary Activity Centers (ASTM F2012-00) was approved on 4/10/00. The new standard

includes requirements for structural integrity, stability, openings and warning labels.

2. All-Terrain Vehicles

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

(ANSI/SVIA 1-1990).

Highlights – A second canvass ballot to approve revisions to ANSI/SVIA 1-1990 was

mailed in 7/00. Five objecting votes were received to the proposed revised standard. At the end

of FY 2000, issues to be resolved addressed labeling, training, and the inclusion of warning

messages in the owner's manual.

3. Baby Bouncers

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

Highlights – Draft performance requirements for baby bouncers were developed by the

ASTM F-15.21 Subcommittee to address injury incidents identified by the CPSC staff. These

requirements addressed slip resistance, stability, structural integrity, and warning labels.

4. Baby Changing Tables

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

Highlights – Draft performance requirements for baby diaper changing tables were

developed by the ASTM F15.50 Subcommittee to address injury incidents identified by the

CPSC staff. These requirements addressed barriers, structural integrity, stability, warning labels,

and openings to prevent entrapment.

5. Baby Swings

Purpose – To develop a new ASTM safety standard for baby (infant) swings.

Highlights – Draft performance requirements for baby swings were developed by the

ASTM F15.21 Subcommittee to address injury incidents identified by the CPSC staff. These

requirements addressed structural integrity, stability, restraints, and battery compartment
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integrity. In 12/99, the draft standard was balloted at the subcommittee level. Negative votes

were addressed and a revision of the standard was balloted concurrently to the F15.21

Subcommittee and the F-15 Committee in 7/00. Negative votes were received to this concurrent

ballot. A subcommittee meeting was scheduled for 10/00 to resolve the negative votes, revise the

draft standard, and initiate a ballot of a revision to the draft standard, if appropriate.

6. Bassinets and Cradles

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

Highlights – Draft performance requirements for bassinets and cradles were developed

by the ASTM F-15.18 Subcommittee to address injury incidents identified by the CPSC staff.

These requirements addressed structural integrity, stability, mattress fit and opening sizes to

prevent entrapment. A subcommittee meeting was scheduled for 10/00 to review the proposed

performance requirements and to initiate balloting of a draft standard, if appropriate.

7. Bed Rails

Purpose – To develop a new ASTM safety standard for portable bed rails to eliminate or

reduce the risk of suffocation and strangulation resulting from head entrapment in a bed rail.

Highlights – On 7/7/00, the ASTM F15.11 Bed Rail Subcommittee concurrently balloted

to the Subcommittee and F-15 Committee a proposed new standard (ASTM z8284z) for warning

labels and instructions on portable bed rails which closed on 8/11/00. A Society ballot on the

draft standard closed on 9/10/00. To resolve negative ballots, a meeting was scheduled for 11/00.

A task group continued work to develop a performance standard that would address entrapment

deaths associated with portable bed rails.

8. Camping Equipment

Purpose – To revise the ANSI camping heater standard (ANSI Z21.63) to eliminate or

reduce the risk of CO poisoning from camping heaters, and to add CO emission requirements in

the ANSI standards for camping stoves (ANSI Z21.72) and lanterns (ANSI Z21.73).

Highlights – A revised ANSI safety standard for Portable Camp Heaters Of Other Than

The Catalytic Type For Use With Liquefied Petroleum Gases (ANSI Z21.63-99) was approved in

10/99. This standard included CPSC staff recommended safety requirements for CO emissions

and became effective in 4/00. During FY 2000, CPSC staff met with the camping equipment

subcommittee and sent a proposal to the Joint Subcommittee on Gas Refrigerators and Portable

Camping Equipment (ANSI Z21/83) requesting that the standards for lanterns and stoves be

modified to include provisions similar to those adopted for camping heaters. The Subcommittee

rejected the CPSC staff recommendation citing the low number of incidents occurring with

lanterns and stoves.
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9. Candles

Purpose – To develop new ASTM voluntary standards to eliminate or reduce fire

hazards associated with candles and candle products.

Highlights – CPSC staff provided technical support to the development of a new ASTM

safety Standard Specification for Cautionary Labeling for Candles Burned in a Home

(ASTM F2058-00) being prepared by the ASTM F15.45 Candles and Candle Products

Subcommittee. At the close of FY 2000, this standard was in the final ASTM approval stage. A

Glass Container Task Group drafted provisions for a standard specification for annealing (to

minimize breakage) and thermal shock. A Sooting/Smoking Task Group continued drafting tests

for measuring soot or smoke and a Task Group on Lead in Wicks was formed to develop

specifications to reduce or eliminate lead exposure from burning candles.

10. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms (Detectors)

Purpose – To revise the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), Standard for Safety for

Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms (UL 2034).

Highlights – On 3/15/00, CPSC staff forwarded UL comments and suggestions for

modifications to the standard which included additional and revised requirements dealing with

selectivity (effects of household gases and vapors on the sensor), reliability, and shipping and

storage tests. UL indicated that it planned to adopt these proposals with one modification to the

selectivity proposal. The proposed revised UL 2034 standard concurrently was being processed

through the ANSI canvass method to become an ANSI American National Standard.

11. Child-Resistant Packaging

Purpose – To develop voluntary national consensus quality assurance safety standards

for child-resistant packaging (CRP).

Highlights – The Commission staff continued participation in the ASTM ChildResistant Closures Subcommittee (ASTM D10.31). A revision to the ASTM Classification of

Child-Resistant Packages (ASTM D3475-00) was in the final ASTM approval stage at the end of

FY 2000. The classification was revised to include new designs that were developed to meet the

CPSC "adult-friendly" requirements. In addition, the ASTM F15.10 Subcommittee on standards

for flammable liquid containers drafted an ASTM provisional safety standard entitled,

Specification for Child-Resistant Portable Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use (ASTM PS

119). The provisional standard was in the ASTM subcommittee balloting process at the end of

FY 2000.
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12. Circuit Breakers

Purpose – To revise the Panelboards (UL 67) and Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, and

Circuit-Breaker Enclosures (UL 489) safety standards, as appropriate to reduce residential fires.

Highlights – During FY 2000, the CPSC staff developed a plan to test the performance of

circuit breaker supply side connections in residential panelboards. The testing is anticipated to

begin in FY 2001.

13. Circuit-Interrupters, Arc-Fault

Purpose – To reduce home fires in electrical distribution systems by adding arc-fault

circuit-interrupter (AFCI) safety provisions to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and to the

Residential Electrical Maintenance Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (NFPA 73).

Highlights – The Residential Electrical Maintenance Code for One- and Two-Family

Dwellings (NFPA 73), 2000 Edition, was approved at the NFPA World Fire Safety Conference

on 5/14-17/00 and approved on 7/20/00 by the NFPA Standards Council with an effective date of

8/18/00. The ANSI/NFPA 73 (2000 Edition) was approved with an effective date of 8/18/00.

Safety provisions were added which recognized AFCIs as important safety devices that should

be checked for proper operation during a home inspection. The requirement for AFCIs was

preliminarily expanded to cover all outlets in bedroom branch circuits in proposals for the 2002

edition of the NEC. 

14. Circuit-Interrupters, Ground-Fault

Purpose – To revise the Standard for Safety for Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (UL

943) and the Practical Application Guideline for Leakage Current Protection Devices (UL

943A) to increase safe use and installation.

Highlights – The CPSC staff met with ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI)

manufacturers to discuss GFCI safety enhancements. Examples of possible enhancements are:

(1) a lockout function to prohibit a failed GFCI from being reset and (2) auto-test features to

alert consumers of a malfunction within the GFCI circuitry. The National Electrical

Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is funding a nationwide study of GFCI reliability. The

purpose of the study is to provide information on the number and causes of non-functioning

GFCIs. Based on the study results, the UL 943 standard may be revised to provide additional

safety provisions.

15. Clothes Dryers

Purpose – To evaluate the adequacy of the Gas Clothes Dryers - Volume 1- Type 1

Clothes Dryers (CSA/ANSI Z21.5.1) and the Electric Clothes Dryers (UL 2158) fire safety

standards and develop recommendations for revisions to the standards, as appropriate.

Highlights – CPSC staff recommended that performance requirements be added to both
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the gas and electric clothes dryer standards to address the potential fire hazard associated with

long-term operation during conditions of restricted airflow. CPSC staff met with Canadian

Standards Association International subcommittee representatives, with UL technical staff, and

with industry representatives to discuss potential test procedures. At the request of CPSC staff,

UL established a Standards Technical Panel (STP) to address the fire problem associated with

clothes dryers.

16. Crib Corner Post Extensions

Purpose – To revise the ASTM crib corner post extension safety standard to include

safety requirements for finial posts.

Highlights – A revised ASTM Standard Consumer Specification for Full-Sized and NonFull-Sized Baby Crib Corner Post Extensions (ASTM F966-00) was approved on 3/10/00. The

revised standard includes requirements for corner post extension finials made up of two or more

segments, e.g., canopy post extensions.

17. Escalators

Purpose – To revise the ANSI/ASME A17 standard to address entrapments between the

moving stair and the sidewall.

Highlights – On 8/14/00, ASME approved a revision to the ASME Elevators and

Escalators (ASME A17.1-1996) standard and on the same date also approved the ASME

Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1-2000) standard. The changes in both the 1996 revision

and the 2000 version address escalator step-skirt entrapments. The revised standards contain

performance criteria that were derived from the results of a two-year industry-sponsored stepskirt entrapment study. At the end of FY 2000, both ASME standards were in the final ANSI

approval stage to become American National Standards.

18. Fans, Portable Electric

Purpose – To revise the UL voluntary safety standard Electric Fans (UL 507) to

eliminate or reduce the risk of fire.

Highlights – In FY 2000, the CPSC staff reviewed fire incident data for portable electric

fans, reviewed the UL 507 safety standard, and began laboratory testing of current model

portable electric fans.

19. Fire Sprinklers

Purpose – To improve product and installation safety standards for automatic fire

sprinklers.

Highlights – In 2/00, the CPSC staff received test results from round robin testing
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conducted on dezincification requirements in the UL standards (Automatic Sprinklers for FireProtection Service (UL 199), Residential Sprinklers for Fire-Protection Service (UL 1626), and

Early Suppression Fast-Response Sprinklers (UL 1767). Comments were provided to UL on the

test protocol in 6/00.

During FY 2000, the CPSC staff appealed the NFPA 25 Inspection, Testing, and

Maintenance of Water Based Fire Protection Systems Technical Committee decision to reject a

proposal requiring that recalled products be removed from fire protection systems. In 4/00,

CPSC staff presented justification for the proposal at the NFPA Standards Council meeting. The

Standards Council directed the Technical Committee to work with the CPSC staff to resolve any

concerns. During an 8/00 Technical Committee meeting, the CPSC staff proposal was accepted

in principle.

20. Fireworks Devices

Purpose – To monitor the development of industry fireworks safety standards and

fireworks testing and certification programs to reduce the risks of injury associated with

consumer fireworks devices.

Highlights – On 9/8/00, the American Fireworks Standards Laboratory (AFSL)

Technical Standards Committee approved revisions to the Standard for Comets, Mines, and

Shells - Classification 21 (AFSL 102-97) and the Standard for Reloadable Tube Aerial Shells -

Classification 22 (AFSL 108-97). These revisions increased the pyrotechnic limits in the two

standards so that they are consistent with the requirements adopted by the U.S. Department of

Transportation.

A total of 2,225,535 cases of fireworks were tested under the AFSL China Fireworks

Quality Improvement Program during calendar 1999, which includes the first quarter of FY

2000. The fireworks in over 85% of the cases tested complied with all AFSL and CPSC

requirements. A total of 1,634,900 cases of fireworks were tested under the AFSL's China

Fireworks Quality Improvement Program during the first three quarters of calendar year 2000.

The fireworks in over 87% of the cases tested complied with the AFSL and CPSC requirements.

21. Fryers, Deep Fat

Purpose – To revise the UL deep fat fryer safety standard to reduce burn injuries to

children resulting from tipover.

Highlights – On 5/1/00, the UL revised Standard for Safety of Electric Skillets and

Frying-Type Appliances (UL 1083) was approved with an effective date of 5/30/01. The standard

includes requirements for the power supply cord to separate from the deep fat fryer before the

fryer slides across a countertop. This will address burn injuries that occur when children pull on

the power cord causing the deep fat fryer to tipover and spill hot oil.
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22. Fun Karts (Go Carts)

Purpose – To develop a new ASTM voluntary safety standard to reduce deaths and

injuries associated with fun karts.

Highlights – On 4/10/00, the Standard Specification for Safety and Performance of FunKarts (ASTM F2011-00) was approved. This standard includes the safety provisions found in the

Provisional Standard Specification for Safety and Performance of Fun-Karts (ASTM PS 80-98)

and successfully passed the more extensive ASTM approval process.

23. Furnaces, Gas-Fired Central

Purpose – To: (1) revise the Gas-Fired Central Furnaces (ANSI Z21.47) safety standard

to include furnace shutoff requirements to prevent combustion product emissions when the vent

becomes disconnected, (2) determine if addressable failure trends exist, and (3) make

recommendations to appropriate codes and standards groups.

Highlights – In FY 2000, CPSC staff completed: (1) emissions testing of furnaces,

(2) modeling of the laboratory emission test results to actual home conditions, and (3) risk

assessments on the modeled results. Based on the test and analysis results, CPSC staff

recommended performance requirements be added to the ANSI Z21 furnace standard to

reduce/eliminate the potential CO hazard. These requirements would shut off the furnace in the

event the vent pipe became disconnected or blocked.

24. Furniture Tipover

Purpose – To: (1) develop an ASTM furniture tipover safety standard based on the

provisional standard ASTM PS 110-98 and (2) develop a voluntary safety standard to prevent or

reduce deaths and injuries associated with television receivers and television carts tipping over.

Highlights – On 9/10/00, the new Safety Specification for Chests, Door Chests and

Dressers (ASTM F2057-00) was approved. This standard superceded the provisional standard

ASTM PS 110-98. The ASTM Furniture Tipover Subcommittee (ASTM F15.42) activity on TV

cart tipover ceased to avoid duplication with an ongoing UL activity dealing with the same

subject.

25. Garage Doors

Purpose – To develop a new safety standard to reduce injuries that occur when fingers

and hands get caught between garage door folding sections.

Highlights – In 3/00, the new Section Interfaces on Residential Garage Door Systems

(DASMA 116) safety standard was approved by the Door & Access System Manufacturers

Association, International (DASMA). The standard provides safety provisions to prevent finger
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and hand injuries where folding panels of residential garage doors come together.

26. Gas Logs

Purpose – To revise the Gas-Fired Room Heaters - Volume-2-Unvented Room Heaters

(ANSI Z21.11.2) safety standard to reduce CO emissions, if appropriate.

Highlights – A comparison of anticipated CO levels using the ANSI standard test

method and a different method, that takes into account CO levels obtained when gas logs are

tested in a temperature controlled chamber at 60 degrees, indicated that the differences were not

likely to be great. Tests were not performed therefore and the project was terminated.

27. Gas Oven Igniters

Purpose – To revise the ANSI safety standards Automatic Gas Ignition Systems and

Components (ANSI Z21.20), Automatic Valves for Gas Appliances (ANSI Z21.21), and

Household Cooking Gas Appliances (ANSI Z21.1) to address the hazards associated with

improper (delayed) ignitions, if appropriate.

Highlights – The CPSC staff performed engineering analyses of injury incident data and

identified component failure mechanisms through laboratory tests. Ovens, which reportedly

malfunctioned, were obtained from consumers’ homes for testing. Laboratory testing was

ongoing at the end of FY 2000.

28. Gates, Baby

Purpose – To revise the Consumer Safety Specification for Expansion Gates and

Expandable Enclosures (ASTM F1004) to include push-out performance requirements for

pressure gates designed for use at the top of the stairs.

Highlights – The ASTM F15.16 Subcommittee agreed to revise the baby gate standard to

include a push-out force requirement for pressure gates that are advertised for use at the top of

stairs. In 8/00, a revised standard was balloted to the F-15 Committee; no negative votes were

received. At the end of FY 2000, the revised standard was in the final stage of the ASTM

approval process.

29. Heaters, Fixed Room

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

Location-Dedicated Electric Room Heaters (UL 2121) safety standards to reduce the risk of fire.

Highlights – CPSC staff completed an economic analysis of the market for fixed electric

heaters, conducted a hazard analysis of fire incident data for the 1999-2000 heating season, and

performed laboratory testing of several heater models. Staff also reviewed the fixed room heater

voluntary standards UL 1042 and UL 2121 and conducted a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

on a generic heater design. A contract was awarded for a technical expert's analysis of heater
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components.

30. Heaters, Portable Electric

Purpose – To revise the Standard for Safety for Movable and Wall- or Ceiling-Hung

Electric Room Heaters (UL 1278) to eliminate or reduce the risk of fire.

Highlights – The CPSC staff briefed UL on results of tests conducted on portable electric

heaters using fire indicators representative of items reported to be first ignited. CPSC staff

provided UL with additional portable electric heater in-depth investigation reports to assist in

discussions on developing an approach to reduce fire risks and revising the UL safety standard

accordingly.

31. Heaters, Unvented Gas Room

Purpose – To develop or revise safety standards and building code provisions as

appropriate to reduce deaths, injuries, and health risks caused by carbon monoxide, nitrogen

oxide, and other toxic gas emissions from unvented gas appliances such as unvented gas room

heaters and gas ranges.

Highlights – During FY 2000, CPSC staff focused on gas ranges and took no action on

unvented gas room heaters. The results of laboratory tests of toxic gas emissions from gas ranges

were modeled to actual home conditions (see #47 Gas Ranges and Ovens.) The results did not

support proposing changes to the voluntary standard. It was agreed that all test data and analyses

would be transferred to the ANSI Z21.1 Household Gas Cooking Appliance Subcommittee for

their possible future use.

32. Heaters, Vented Gas Room

Purpose – To revise the vented gas room heaters voluntary safety standards to improve

fire safety related to vent connections. These safety standards are: (1) Vented Gas Fireplaces

(ANSI Z21.50), (2) Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliances (Z21.86), and (3) Vented Gas

Fireplace Heaters (Z21.88).

Highlights – In 12/99, CPSC staff provided the ANSI Z21 vented heater subcommittee

with recommended revisions to the safety requirements for vented gas room heater vent

connections. Throughout the year, the staff monitored the standard revision process and provided

additional information to the subcommittee.

33. Helmets, Bicycle

Purpose – To support the development of improved safety provisions for the ASTM

bicycle helmet standard to reduce the risk of serious head injury while bicycling.

Highlights – On 6/10/00, the Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures

Used in Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear (ASTM F1446-00) was
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approved. This revised standard clarifies test equipment specifications and procedures.

34. Helmets, Recreational

Purpose – To support the development of new safety standards for headgear used in

various recreational activities.

Highlights – On 6/10/00, the following new safety standards were approved: (1)

Standard Specification for Helmets Used for Recreational Snow Sports (ASTM F2040-00) and

(2) Standard Specification for Helmets Used for BMX Cycling (ASTM F2032-00). In addition,

the revised Standard Specification for Helmets Used for Down Hill Mountain Bicycle Racing

(ASTM F1952-00) was approved on 6/10/00.

35. Infant Bedding and Accessories

Purpose – To revise the ASTM standard to address entanglement in fitted sheets.

Highlights – A revised Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Infant

Bedding and Related Accessories (ASTM F1917-00) was approved on 2/10/00. The revision

included a warning label to alert consumers to the hazard of sheets that do not fit securely on the

mattress. The ASTM Infant Bedding Subcommittee (F15.19) continued development of

performance requirements to address the fit of fitted crib sheets.

36. Infant Carriers

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

Highlights – A new Standard Safety Performance Specification for Hand Held Carriers

(ASTM F2050-00) was approved on 7/10/00. The standard contains requirements on handle latch

strength, structural integrity, stability, slip resistance, and warning labels.

37. Lighters

Purpose – To revise the Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Lighters

 (ASTM F 400-97) to accommodate pre-mixing burner type lighters.

Highlights – The revised Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Lighters

(ASTM F 400-00) was approved on 9/10/00. CPSC staff participated in the ASTM Safety

Standards for Lighters Subcommittee (F15.02) meetings during FY 2000. New definitions were

added to differentiate the pre-mixing burner lighters from post-mixing burner and fluid type

lighters. Two new warnings were added for premixing burner lighters and in addition, the

maximum flame height for post-mixing burner lighters was lowered.
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38. Nail Guns

Purpose – To revise the Safety Requirements for Portable, Compressed-Air-Actuated,

Fastener Driving Tools (ANSI SNT-101) standard to provide safer activation mechanisms on nail

guns.

Highlights – The CPSC staff reviewed and suggested additional changes to a proposal by

the International Staple and Nail Tool Association (ISANTA) to revise the ANSI SNT-101

safety standard. A search for additional information obtained during lawsuits involving nail guns

was initiated to support the CPSC staff rationale for additional changes to the ISANTA proposal.

The search for additional information was completed and the staff was evaluating the results at

the end of FY 2000.

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 – For the 2002 NEC, CPSC staff submitted three proposals, which included

extending application of arc-fault circuit-interrupters and requiring ground-fault circuitinterrupters with enhanced reliability features for outside locations. CPSC staff attended the

meeting of the Code-Making Panels (CMP) in 1/00 to participate as a member of the CMP-20

group and to support the CPSC staff proposals.

40. National Fuel Gas Code

Purpose – To revise the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54) to improve

consumer product safety.

Highlights – The NFPA 54 Committee met to consider proposed changes to the National

Fuel Gas Code. CPSC staff continued to monitor proposed changes to the code: (1) to ensure that

safety-related provisions were not weakened, and (2) to support recommendations for improved

safety provisions. During FY 2000, no proposals to the code warranted staff participation or

comments.

41. Non-Powder Guns

Purpose – To revise and enhance the Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder

Guns (ASTM F589) to enhance its safety provisions.

Highlights – On 3/10/00, the revised Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Powder

Guns (ASTM F589-00) was approved. The revised standard includes provisions for improved

labeling, increased trigger pull, and improved instructions addressing the need and use of safety
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glasses.

42. Playground Equipment (<2 Years Old)

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

for children from six months to two years of age. Such equipment often is found in childcare

facilities.

Highlights – Working groups within the ASTM Subcommittee on Play Equipment for

Children Under Two (ASTM F15.44) developed several proposed safety provisions for

subcommittee ballot in FY 2001. Standard development was ongoing at the end of FY 2000.

43. Playground Equipment, Home

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

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

Highlights – The Home Playground Subcommittee worked to develop new provisions

addressing stability and restraint performance for “tot swings.”

44. Playground Equipment, Public

Purpose – To revise the Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Public

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

Highlights – During FY 2000, the Subcommittee worked on safety provisions for

“stepping stones” equipment and on a test method to address entanglement risks.

45. Playground Surfacing

Purpose – To revise the Safety Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems

Under and Around Playground Equipment (ASTM F1292-99) standard to enhance the safety

provisions.

Highlights – The ASTM subcommittee continued to evaluate the impact attenuation test

method to determine if improvements could be made to increase the precision of the

measurement methodology. An interlaboratory study of tests on two unitary materials, proposed

by CPSC staff, was nearing completion at the end of FY 2000. Study findings were anticipated

to result in a refinement of the test method so as to reduce the interlaboratory variability in the

testing of unitary and loose-fill surfacing materials.

46. Polymeric Materials

Purpose – To assess the safety standards Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for

Parts in Devices and Appliances (UL 94) and Polymeric Materials, Use in Electrical Equipment

Evaluations (UL 746C) and revise the standards, as appropriate. These standards address
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polymeric materials in electrical equipment found in the home.

Highlights – On 6/30/00, the revised safety standard, Polymeric Materials, Use in

Electrical Equipment Evaluations (UL 746C), was approved. These revisions prohibit the use of

non-flame retardant plastics in enclosures for unattended electrical appliances, with certain

exceptions. The CPSC staff continued to participate in standard revision activities of the UL

Plastics Flammability Ad Hoc Committee to address the potential fire hazard associated with the

use of polymeric materials in electrical appliances.

47. Ranges & Ovens (Carbon Monoxide)

Purpose – To revise the Household Cooking Gas Appliances (ANSI Z21.1) safety

standard, if appropriate, to address carbon monoxide emissions.

Highlights – Ranges – A CPSC contractor modeled the results of CPSC laboratory

emissions tests to actual home conditions. The results did not support the need for changes to the

voluntary standard.

Highlights – Ovens – The CPSC staff tested a number of gas-fired ovens. Tests were

conducted under several operating conditions likely to be found in the home. These included

operation with the oven door open (to use as a heater) as well as operation in bake and broil

modes with aluminum foil covering 50% and 100% of the oven bottom. The test results were

shared with the ANSI Z21/83 Joint Subcommittee for Household Cooking Gas Appliances.

CPSC staff plans to evaluate the test results to assess potential health effects. This information

also will be shared with the Subcommittee.

48. Ranges & Ovens (Fire)

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

cooktop-cooking fires.

Highlights – At the request of CPSC staff, the ANSI Z21.1 Joint Subcommittee on

Standards for Domestic Gas Ranges established a working group to discuss revising the safety

standard in order to address the ignition of cooking materials on the cooktop. CPSC staff

participated in the working group meetings in 4/00 and 8/00. It was agreed that CPSC would

cosponsor an independent contractor study to assess the feasibility of redesigning ranges to

reduce the likelihood of cooking fires. At the request of CPSC staff, UL established a Standards

Technical Panel (STP) to address electric range cooking fires. The STP held its first meeting in

6/00.

49. Saws, Chain

Purpose – To improve kickback safety provisions in the Safety Requirements for

Gasoline Powered Chain Saws (ANSI B175.1).

Highlights – CPSC staff participated in meetings of the ANSI Chain Saw Subcommittee
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(ANSI B175.1) and the Main Committee (ANSI B175). During FY 2000, changes to the chain

saw standard were balloted, public comments received and answered, and a revised voluntary

standard was completed for ANSI final approval. The revised standard improves: (1) the

kickback testing procedures, (2) the kickback testing machine, and (3) the computer program

which simulates a person holding a chain saw.

50. Saws, Table

Purpose – To revise the Standard for Safety for Stationary and Fixed Electric Tools (UL

987), to reduce the risk of laceration and amputation associated with table saw blade contact.

Highlights – In 12/99, CPSC staff attended a UL Industry Advisory Council meeting to

explore ways to decrease consumer injuries from table saws. CPSC staff met with

representatives from UL who proposed (a) harmonizing UL 987 with European standards and (b)

developing an education/instruction video on table saw safety in conjunction with the Power

Tool Institute (PTI). CPSC staff and UL planned to provide input to this video.

51. Stoves, Pellet

Purpose – To revise the Standard Specification for Room Heaters, Pellet Fuel-Burning

Type (ASTM E1509) and the Solid-Fuel Type Room Heaters (UL 1482), as appropriate.

Highlights – During FY 2000, CPSC staff reviewed information on incidents involving

pellet stoves. Based on this review, the standards were assessed and considered to be

appropriate, given the information currently available.

52. Strollers

Purpose – To revise the Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Carriages and

Strollers (ASTM F833) to include products that attach a car seat to a stroller.

Highlights – A revised Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Carriages and

Strollers (ASTM F833-99) was approved on 12/10/99. Revisions included requirements for

combination car seat/stroller units. On 9/10/00, the standard was again revised to clarify

terminology and test methods. This revision was designated ASTM F833-00.

53. Swimming Pool Alarms

Purpose – To develop a new ASTM national consensus safety standard for swimming

pool alarms.

Highlights – On 6/7/00, CPSC staff requested that ASTM coordinate the development of

a safety standard for swimming pool alarms. An organizational meeting was held on 9/11/00 and

the attendees agreed to form a subcommittee (F15.49) and develop a safety standard for pool

alarms using the fast track provisional standard procedures. By 9/30/00, CPSC staff had received
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and responded to a first draft of the standard. The standard: (1) defines pool alarms, (2) classifies

types of alarms, (3) provides performance requirements, and (4) contains test methods for

evaluating performance.

54. Toasters

Purpose – To revise the Standard of Safety for Electric Household Cooking and Food

Serving Appliances (UL 1026) to eliminate or reduce the risk of fire in toasters.

Highlights – In 5/00, UL approved a revised Standard of Safety for Household Electric

Cooking and Food Serving Appliances (UL 1026), in response to a proposal made by CPSC staff

to reduce the likelihood of igniting jammed foods in automatic toasters. New safety provisions,

which are effective on 11/30/01, require that the heating elements be de-energized separately

from movement of the food carriage.

55. Toaster Ovens

Purpose – To revise the Standard of Safety for Electric Household Cooking and Food

Serving Appliances (UL 1026) to reduce the risk of fire from toaster ovens.

Highlights – CPSC staff provided UL and the Association of Home Appliance

Manufacturers (AHAM) with incident investigation reports on toaster oven fires to assist in

discussions on developing an approach to reducing fire risks related to failure of toaster oven

controls.

56. Toys, Battery Operated Ride On

Purpose – To revise the Consumer Safety Specification on Toy Safety (ASTM F963) to

include safety requirements for battery-powered ride-on toys.

Highlights – The CPSC staff met several times with the ASTM work group for batterypowered ride-on toys during FY 2000 and made considerable progress in defining the scope and

normal conditions for which toys will be tested. The work group agreed upon new proposed

requirements for battery charging and on the need to address consumer bypassing of overcurrent

protection devices. Progress also was made in adding design requirements for critical switch and

connector components.

57. Trampolines

Purpose – To revise the Consumer Safety Specification for Components, Assembly and

Use of a Trampoline (ASTM F381-99) to include safety requirements for frame padding.

Highlights – During FY 2000, CPSC staff continued to work with manufacturers on the

impact attenuation performance of frame padding and on a test for padding retention. Testing

methods on padding retention were proposed by CPSC staff in 5/00 and after discussion with the
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full subcommittee, were accepted for balloting to the subcommittee.

58. Treadmills (Exercise Equipment)

Purpose – To create a new ASTM national consensus safety standard for exercise

treadmills.

Highlights – A subcommittee of the ASTM F08 Committee on Sports Equipment and

Facilities completed two treadmill draft standards. One deals with the treadmill standard

specification, which establishes the minimum level of safety, and the other deals with the

treadmill standard test methods. At the end of FY 2000, these draft standards were ready to be

balloted concurrently to the subcommittee and committee.

59. TV Sets/TV Carts

Purpose – To revise the voluntary safety standard, Household Commercial and

Professional-Use Carts and Stands (UL 1678), to include requirements to address the hazard

presented by unstable television receivers and television carts.

Highlights – A UL sponsored Standards Technical Panel (STP) met to review and

observe the current test protocol. The members agreed to form task groups to address various

provisions of the standard and develop proposals for changes.

60. Walkers, Infant

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

(ASTM F977-00) to improve the repeatability of the stair fall test.

Highlights – A revised Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Walkers

(ASTM F977-00) was approved on 4/10/00. The revision specifies the position of the infant

dummy during the stair fall tests resulting in repeatable laboratory test values.

61. Water Heaters, Gas

Purpose – To revise the ANSI gas water heater safety standard to include requirements

to eliminate or reduce ignition of flammable vapors by residential gas water heaters.

Highlights – The revised Gas-Fired Water Heaters, Volume I, Storage Water Heaters

with Input Ratings of 75000 Btu Per Hour or Less (ANSI Z21.10.1a) was approved on 2/25/00.

This revised standard includes a new flammable vapor ignition resistance test method that was

adopted by the ANSI Z21 Water Heater Subcommittee and the ANSI Z21 Committee. At the end

of FY 2000, there was an appeal pending related to the ANSI standard test method and final

ANSI approval was delayed pending the results of the appeal. The appeal subsequently was

denied and the standard was approved by ANSI with an approval date of 2/00.

In 6/00, an industry group identified a possible difficulty in that furnaces using the new
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technologies may be susceptible to becoming clogged with lint. This raises the possibility of a

future CO hazard. At the end of FY 2000, the manufacturers, the certifying agency, and CPSC

staff were working together to develop a lint test method.

62. Window Guards, Egress

Purpose – To create a new ASTM provisional safety standard for window guards to

prevent children from falling out of windows and also to allow escape in case of an emergency

such as a fire.

Highlights – On 12/13/99, a new Provisional Standard Safety Specification for Window

Fall Prevention Devices with Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms (ASTM PS120)

was approved. The standard includes requirements that address strength, spacing of the bars, and

the release mechanism.

63. Window Guards, Non-Egress

Purpose – To create a new national consensus safety standard for window guards to be

used on windows not intended for emergency egress, such as those in the upper floors of high

rise apartment buildings to prevent children from falling out of such windows.

Highlights – On 3/10/00, a new Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall

Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows (ASTM

F2006) was approved. The standard includes requirements that address strength and spacing of

the bars.
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

identification of 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 2000.

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.

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10/13/1999 Toilertry Container

7323

Lead-in-Paint

Toy/Children's

Product/CPSA

16 CFR 1303

P Zazzz Industries Inc.

Los Angeles, CA 90015

10/19/1999 Cigarette Lighter

ZY-5A

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

S.P.Lighter, Inc.

Orlando, FL 32806

10/19/1999 Cigarette Lighters

ZY-1A

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

S.P.Lighter, Inc.

Orlando, FL 32806

10/19/1999 Cigarette Lighters

ZY-1H

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

S.P.Lighter, Inc.

Orlando, FL 32806

10/19/1999 Cigarette Lighters

ZY-2G

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

S.P.Lighter, Inc.

Orlando, FL 32806

10/19/1999 Cigarette Lighters

ZY-6A

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

S.P.Lighter, Inc.

Orlando, FL 32806

11/2/1999 Cigarette Lighter

TF-3066

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Sobco

New York, NY 10010

11/2/1999 Cigarette Lighter

Slim Lite

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Panaria International Inc.

New York, NY 10001

11/3/1999 Black Snakes Other Fireworks

16 CFR 1507

Norred Fireworks Company

Roanoke, AL 36274

11/3/1999 Battle Of Colors 36

Sht

W5-58

Pyrotechnic Materials

Overload

16 CFR 1500.17

Neeley Sales Co. Inc

Greenwood, SC 29646

11/24/1999 Black Snakes Fireworks Prohibited

Chemicals

16 CFR 1507.2

Mid America Distributors,

Inc.

Lavergne, TN 37086

12/7/1999 Black Snakes Other Fireworks

16 CFR 1507

L.W. Loyd Co,Inc

South Pittsburg, TN 37380
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-5

12/8/1999 Cigarette Lighter

MT3016M

Lighter Certificate of

Compliance

16 CFR 1210.12(b)

Sona Enterprises

Paramount, CA 90723

12/9/1999 Magnetic Games

6652,3,4-16

Lead-in-Paint Not

Children's Product

16 CFR 1303

Safari Ltd.

MIAMI, FL 33l69

12/9/1999 Pajamas

733032

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Gap Inc.

San Francisco, CA

12/9/1999 Sleeper

733002

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Gap Inc.

San Francisco, CA

12/9/1999 Pajama Set

353554

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Gap Inc.

San Francisco, CA

12/9/1999 Fleece Pajamas

466291

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Gap Inc.

San Francisco, CA

12/9/1999 Fleece Pajamas

674060

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Gap Inc.

San Francisco, CA

12/9/1999 2-Piece Pajamas

353558

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Gap Inc.

San Francisco, CA

12/15/1999 Wooden Shape

Sorter Toy

1440

Small Ball Ban

16 CFR 1500.18

Kathe Kruse Doll Co.

Troy, NY 12180

12/15/1999 Wooden Shape

Sorter Toy

1502

Small Ball Ban

16 CFR 1500.18

Kathe Kruse Doll Co.

Troy, NY 12180
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-6

12/16/1999 Black Snakes Fireworks Prohibited

Chemicals

16 CFR 1507.2

American Promotional

Events, Inc.

Florence, AL 35630

12/16/1999 Wooden Ball Chute

1500

Small Ball Ban

16 CFR 1500.18

Kathe Kruse Doll Co.

Troy, NY 12180

12/16/1999 Wooden Shape

Sorter Toy

1438

Small Ball Ban

16 CFR 1500.18

Kathe Kruse Doll Co.

Troy, NY 12180

12/17/1999 Purple "Satin"

Pajamas

CO300

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

The Lifelike Company

Englewood, CO 80111

12/30/1999 Children's Sleepwear

Pajamas

Sleepwear Recordkeeping

16 CFR 1615/16

Gerber Products Co. Of

Puerto Rico

Carolina, PR 00984

1/10/2000 25's American Power

P5013

Pyrotechnic Materials

Overload

16 CFR 1500.17

Texas Fireworks Company,

Inc.

Silsbee, TX 77656

1/31/2000 Torch Lighter

Jupiter

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Prometheus International,

Inc.

Bell, CA 90201

1/31/2000 Torch Lighter

Intruder

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Prometheus International,

Inc.

Bell, CA 90201

2/3/2000 Hanro Ladies Robe

6314 and 631

Clothing Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1610

Hanro USA, Inc.

New York, NY 10016

2/28/2000 Precious Keepsakes

Rattle

#10399

Rattle

16 CFR 1510

Russ Berrie & Co., Inc.

Oakland, NJ 07436

3/22/2000 Thunder King 25's

W5-85

Pyrotechnic Materials

Overload

16 CFR 1500.17

Victory Fireworks, Inc.

Ellsworth, WI 54011
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-7

3/22/2000 American Flag 18's

BC674

Pyrotechnic Materials

Overload

16 CFR 1500.17

Winco Fireworks, Inc.

Prairie Village, KS 66207

3/23/2000 Futon Mattress

605F

Mattress Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1632

Standard Mattress

Hartford, CT 06141

3/23/2000 Futon Mattress

608F

Mattress Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1632

Standard Mattress

Hartford, CT 06141

3/23/2000 Futon Mattress

611F

Mattress Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1632

Standard Mattress

Hartford, CT 06141

3/23/2000 Futon Mattress

613F

Mattress Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1632

Standard Mattress

Hartford, CT 06141

4/7/2000 Iron Jaguar 9 Shots

P5042

Pyrotechnic Materials

Overload

16 CFR 1500.17

Winco Fireworks, Inc.

Prairie Village, KS 66207

4/11/2000 Windshield Washer

Fluid

Aqua Mist

Methyl alcohol Packaging

16 CFR 1700.14(a)(8)

Filter Tech, Inc.

Huntington, WV 25778

4/26/2000 Cigarette Lighter

Mini

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Vaid Enterprises Inc.

Jersey City, NJ 07306

4/26/2000 Cigarette Lighter

Standard

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Vaid Enterprises Inc.

Jersey City, NJ 07306

5/8/2000 Cigarette Lighter

451-617

Lighter Certificate of

Compliance

16 CFR 1210.12(b)

Sona Enterprises

Paramount, CA 90723

5/12/2000 Cigarette Lighter Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Chicago Import, Inc.

Chicago, IL 60618
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-8

5/12/2000 Cigarette Lighters

H77A0201

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Walgreen Co.

Deerfield, IL 60015

5/12/2000 Cigarette Lighters

H77A-0163

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Walgreen Co.

Deerfield, IL 60015

5/30/2000 Ball Maze Playhouse

559T00

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Lillian Vernon Corporation

Rye, NY 10580

6/1/2000 Children's Plastic

Picnic Sets

Australia

Lead-in-Paint Not

Children's Product

16 CFR 1303

Mervyn's California

Hayward, CA 94541

6/6/2000 Bugg Zappers

30421SG

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

The Promotional Resources

Topeka, KS 66619

6/7/2000 NFL Bathrobe

T07655596

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Department Stores

Cincinnati, OH

6/7/2000 Cotton Bath Robe

011-W02

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Department Stores

Cincinnati, OH

6/7/2000 Cotton Bath Robe

011-WBB

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Department Stores

Cincinnati, OH

6/7/2000 Cotton Bath Robe

101-BLU

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Department Stores

Cincinnati, OH

6/7/2000 Club Room Bathrobe

CR46HUN498

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Department Stores

Cincinnati, OH

6/7/2000 Charter Club

Bathrobe

2890WHT486

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Department Stores

Cincinnati, OH

6/15/2000 Cigarette Lighter

Laser

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

NBO Group, Inc.

Sante Fe Springs, CA 90670
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-9

6/15/2000 Cigarette Lighter

Beeper

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Kang Da Trading Co.

New York, NY. 10001

6/15/2000 Cigarette Lighter

Cellular Phone

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Kang Da Trading Corp.

New York, NY. 10001

6/15/2000 Cigarette Lighter

Panda Bear K

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Kang Da Trading Corp.

New York, NY. 10001

6/16/2000 Super Bomb

N2026C

Pyrotechnic Materials

Overload

16 CFR 1500.17

Victory Fireworks, Inc.

Ellsworth, WI 54011

6/16/2000 Flashing Thunder

N2026A

Pyrotechnic Materials

Overload

16 CFR 1500.17

Victory Fireworks, Inc.

Ellsworth, WI 54011

6/23/2000 9's Iron Jaguar

P5042

Pyrotechnic Materials

Overload

16 CFR 1500.17

Island Fireworks Company,

Inc.

Hager City, WI 54014

7/5/2000 Bike Helmet

LA Crusin'

Bicycle Helmet Structural

Failure

16 CFR 1203

Rand International

Farmingdale, NY 11735

7/8/2000 Bike Helmet

975958

Bicycle Helmet Structural

Failure

16 CFR 1203

Cycle Express Inc.

New York, NY 10001

7/11/2000 Doll Care Feeding

Set

SKU #563239

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.

Chesapeake, VA 23320

7/19/2000 Torch Lighter

39

Lighter Certificate of

Compliance

16 CFR 1210.12(b)

Murphy's Sales

Dracut, MA 01826

7/19/2000 Cigarette Lighter

Pager

Lighter Certificate of

Compliance

16 CFR 1210.12(b)

Murphy's Sales

Dracut, MA 01826
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-10

7/19/2000 Cigarette Lighter

QC107

Lighter Certificate of

Compliance

16 CFR 1210.12(b)

Murphy's Sales

Dracut, MA 01826

7/19/2000 Cigarette Lighter

Race Car

Lighter Certificate of

Compliance

16 CFR 1210.12(b)

Murphy's Sales

Dracut, MA 01826

7/19/2000 Cigarette Lighter

0 9367330

Lighter Certificate of

Compliance

16 CFR 1210.12(b)

Murphy's Sales

Dracut, MA 01826

7/19/2000 Cigarette Lighter

636730152605

Lighter Certificate of

Compliance

16 CFR 1210.12(b)

Murphysales

Dracut, MA 01826

7/19/2000 Cigarette Lighter

Happy

Lighter Certificate of

Compliance

16 CFR 1210.12(b)

Big City Imports

New York, NY 10001

7/24/2000 Plush Stacking Toy

110301926/99

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Gymboree Corporation

Burlingame, CA 94010

7/24/2000 Plush Shape Sorter

1103.01918

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

The Gymboree Corporation

Burlingame, CA 94010

7/31/2000 Novelty Lighter Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

W.N.Z. Group

New York, NY 10001

8/2/2000 Bib And Pacifier

Clip

M13158B

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Rashti & Rashti Inc.

New York, NY 10120

8/17/2000 Night Gown

GPU CF79761

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

The William Carter Company

Morrow, GA

8/29/2000 Shirt, Reverse Fleece

Pull-Over

Clothing Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1610

Five Y Clothing, Inc

Hialaeh, FL
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-11

9/2/2000 Pacifier Clip

M13157B

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Rashti & Rashti Inc.

New York, NY 10120

9/15/2000 Jr. Fleece Type Top

FB-3855

Clothing Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1610

Jordache Limited

New York, NY 10018

9/29/2000 Fleece Pullover Clothing Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1610

Yings Associates/Ours

Manufacturing

So. San Francisco, CA

94080
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-12

10/99 Eddie Bauer, Inc.

Redmond, WA

Eddie Bauer hardwood

storage bench, item 72-

0169

The bench may crack and

collapse causing its

occupant to fall to the

ground, possibly resulting

in injury.

The firm recalled the

storage bench and

offered consumers a

refund of the purchase

price.

10/99 P & C Trading

Rowland Heights, CA

Oscillating stand fan, 16"

model

The product presents

electric shock and fire

hazards.

Consumers may return

the product to the place

of purchase for a refund

of the purchase price.

10/99 Maytag Corp.

Newton, IA

Magikitch'n model #MURMB-48 gas grill

The product presents a

fire hazard due to a

potential fuel leak.

The firm will replace

low pressure fittings that

were mistakenly

installed in high pressure

gas lines with

appropriate high

pressure fittings.

10/99 Euro United Corporation

Ontario, Canada

Molded resin patio chair

12000 series

The chairs may collapse

on smooth surfaces

causing occupants to fall

to ground.

The firm redesigned the

chair to prevent

collapsing potential. 

Consumers offered

refund of purchase price.

10/99 Gateway 2000

San Diego, CA

"Gateway Cow" foam

rubber toy

Small parts from the foam

rubber cow present

choking hazards.

The firm recalled the

product and replaced it

with a product of

comparable value.
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

10/99 Midland Consumer Radio

Kansas City, MO

Weather alert monitor

model 74-200

The monitor may fail to

warn of approaching

severe weather.

The firm will provide a

replacement monitor.

10/99 Navystar Industrial

Grand Rapids, MI

Navystar dive sticks -

Diving Sticks (63340-1),

Diving Combo (63342-1),

Party Pool Pack(63343-1)

Rigid weighted dive

sticks stand upright on

the pool floor. 

Impalement injuries are

possible to children who

land seat first onto dive

sticks.

Consumers who return

the dive sticks to

retailers will receive 75

cents per dive stick.

10/99 Spiegel

Downers Grove, IL

Keruing wooden folding

chair, item 61-1315

The chair may collapse

resulting in bodily

injuries to occupant.

The firm recalled the

chair offering owners a

refund of the purchase

price.

10/99 Bath & Body Works

Columbus, OH

Holloween Pumpkin

tealight candle

The candle can burn with

a high flame, presenting

fire and burn hazards.

The firm recalled the

candle offering

consumers a refund and

a $10 gift certificate.

10/99 Game Tracker

Flushing, MI

Hunting full body tree

harness, model 3056

The harness O ring may

fail causing the hunter to

fall from the tree.

The firm redesigned the

welded O ring to a

forged O ring.
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

10/99 Sea & Sea Underwater

Photography

Rodondo Beach, CA

Strobe light battery cap

on scuba diving camera

models GS50 and LS50

There is a potential for an

explosion due to battery

gas buildup.

The firm offered

consumers a free

replacement of the

strobe light battery cap.

10/99 Cannondale

Bethel, CT

2000 Raven Hybrid

mountain bicycle

The frame may fail or

crack causing the rider to

fall.

The firm offered

consumers a free

reinforcement kit to

resolve the problem.

10/99 Huffy Corporation

Dayton, OH

Mountain bikes models

FFY, KX809, 2000ABT,

 ALX1000

The frame may fail or

crack during use causing

the rider to lose control

and fall from the bike.

The firm offered

consumers a free

replacement bike and a

$50 incentive.

11/99 Interkal

Kalamazoo, MI

Power-activated

telescopic bleachers

The bleachers can

unexpectedly retract

entrapping consumers.

The firm implemented a

program to repair the

defective bleachers.

11/99 New Buffalo Tool Corp.

Chesterfield, MO

AC Flourescent Trouble

Light model OL 15D

The ground prong is too

long leaving an exposed

area where the plug is not

seated properly into the

receptacle. The user may

touch live current.

The firm offered

consumers a refund.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-15

11/99 Greenheck Fan Corp.

Schofield, WI

Fire/smoke dampers,

models FSD-21, FSD-22,

FSD-23, FSD-28, FSD33, SSFSD-23, CFSD-22,

CFSD-23, OFSD-22,

OFSD-23, OFSD-33

The fire/smoke dampers

may fail to activate when

exposed to heat or smoke

from a fire.

The firm will offer

consumers replacements

for the defective parts.

11/99 Direct Market Enterprises

Westbury, NY

Mini electronic keyboard,

#58800 & 58801

The products present a

potential fire hazard.

The firm provided

consumers with a free

replacement product.

11/99 Schwinn Bicycle &

Fitness Co.

Boulder, CO

Fastback biketrailer

The handlebars may bend

or break causing the rider

to lose control of bike.

The firm changed its QC

policy, replaced

handlebars with a better

quality material and

offered consumers a

reinforcement plate.

11/99 Gymboree

Burlingame, CA

Gymsport boys 5-pocket

jeans, SKU #409-8306

The detaching snaps

present a choking hazard

for young children.

The firm offered a

refund of the purchase

price.

11/99 Montgomery Ward

Chicago, IL

Boy's hooded jackets,

North West Blue,

RN90866, RN81862

The hood drawstrings

present a strangulation

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-16

11/99 Hedstrom Corporation

Bedford, PA

Basketball net, model

Romp 'N Slide Ball Pit

Carnival

Use of the net presents a

strangulation hazard to

children.

The firm provided new

rims and new

instructions for net

attachment.

11/99 Dynacraft Industries

Ashland, MA

Great Divide men's and

woman's mountain bike

models 8504-50, 8504-

51, 8547-84, 8547-95

The handlebar stem may

lock the front wheel

throwing the rider from

the bicycle.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall.

11/99 Perfecto Manufacturing

Noblesville, IN

24", 30", 36", and 48"

SHO Light brand

aquarium lights

The lights present a

potential shock,

electrocution and/or fire

hazard.

Consumers will receive

an approved,

replacement SHO Light

at no charge.

11/99 Fluke Corporation

Everett, WA

Voltage and continuity

tester model T2

The product presents a

potential shock or

electrocution hazard.

Recalled units will be

repaired to eliminate and

prevent the corrosion

which led to this

problem.

11/99 Pramac Industries

Canton, GA

Gas generator, Pramac

Lifter + private label

names

Use of the product

presents a potential fire

hazard.

The firm will replace the

existing fuel cap with a

redesigned fuel cap.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-17

11/99 Woods Industries

Carmel, IN

AC Delco extension cord

reel model #28003

The product presents an

electric shock or

electrocution hazard.

The firm will provide a

refund or replace of the

product.

11/99 John Deere & Company

Moline, IL

Lawn tractor, model

LX277

The product presents a

possible fire hazard from

leaking fuel.

The firm offered

consumers a replacement

fuel line.

11/99 Sunbeam Corp.

Hattiesburg, MS

Portable "Glow-in-theDark" Sunbeam

humidifiers models 644,

645, 646, Hankscraft

models 1260, 1261, 1262,

SunMark model 1260

The products present

potential fire hazards.

The firm provided free

replacement products.

11/99 Allied-Signal

Danbury, CT

Prestone Cold Start Fuel

Additive (AS-700),

Winter Fuel System

Cleaner (AS-710), Cold

Start Fuel Additive (AS700), Winter Fuel System

Cleaner (AS-710)

A small number of

improperly capped

containers present a

potential for accidental

ingestion by children

under 5 years.

Affected products were

recalled from retailers. 

The firm corrected the

problem and the caps are

now torqued properly.
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

11/99 Benckiser Consumer

Products

Greenwich, CT

Scrub Free Daily Shower

Cleaner/Spray purchased

prior to 10/5/99

Some production may

have a bacterial

contamination that can

cause respiratory or other

infections in individuals

with chronic health

problems or those with

impaired immune

systems.

The firm notified

consumers to dispose of

product and offered a

coupon for a free

replacement product.

11/99 Viessmann Manuf.

Warwick, RI (Waterloo,

ON, Canada)

Gas-fired or oil-fired

boiler, equipped with

Timatik-MC Control

The boiler burner can

continue to operate when

turned off possibly

resulting in an explosion,

or fuel or gas ignition.

The firm corrected the

Timatik-MC control

wiring error.

11/99 American Honda Motor

Torrance, CA

TRX350FE Rancher

ATV

The suspension may fail

causing the rider to loose

control and tip over or

crash.

The firm offered

consumers a free

replacement of the

effected units.

11/99 Briggs & Stratton

Milwaukee, WI

Vanguard V-twin engine

with fuel filter

There is a potential fire

hazard associate with this

product.

The firm replaced the

product with a new fuel

filter.

12/99 Bedtime

Seattle, WA

Bunk bed, model #725

The mattress supports

may detach causing the

mattress to collapse.

The firm provided

longer screws and

replacement rails when

necessary.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-19

12/99 J. C. Penney

Plano, TX

Boys jacket,USA

Olympic brand 415-7000,

326-0708, 326-0262

The bottom 7"

drawstrings could

entangle in vehicle doors.

The firm offered

consumers a full refund

of the purchase price.

12/99 Northern Bedrooms

Oxford, ME

Wooden bunk beds,

models Prestige, Spindle

and Harvest

The bunk beds present a

head entrapment hazard.

The firm provided

sufficient guard rails

with assembly

instructions.

12/99 Salomon

Beaverton, OR

Pilot snowboard boots

and bindings

There is a potential for

fall injuries due to the

inability to release the

boots from the bindings

and the use of incorrect

step-out motion.

The firm recalled all

boots and bindings.

12/99 Papa Dons Toys

Walton, OR

Wooden pull-a-long toys,

various animal designs

There is a strangulation

hazard associated with

the length of the cord and

the knob at the end.

The firm removed all

knobs at the end of the

string on each pull toy in

inventory.

12/99 Vorwerk USA

Altamonte Springs, FL

Food processor, model

Thermomix TM21

The food processor's lid

may warp exposing users

to steam and the product's

hot contents.

The firm provided

owners with a

redesigned lid to prevent

the potential hazard.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-20

12/99 Value City Furniture

Columbus, OH

Twin/twin bunk bed,

model TTLI-M-G

The bed presents an

entrapment hazard.

The bunk bed is to be

retrofitted to eliminate

excess space.

12/99 Lifetime Products

Clearfield, UT

"ShootCase" youth

basketball set

Use of the net presents a

strangulation hazard to

children.

The firm is providing

consumers a new net.

12/99 White Consolidated

Industries

Cleveland, OH

Commercial ice cream

freezer

A consumer may ingest a

nail that may fall into the

ice cream.

The firm revised the

freezer's design to

prevent the potential

hazard presented by the

nails.

12/99 Blueair

Chicago, IL

Air purifier, model

AV501

Certain fan parts may fail

possibly resulting in fire

and burn injuries.

The firm redesigned the

product to prevent the

potential hazard. 

Existing products were

repaired.

12/99 Kolcraft Enterprises

Chicago, IL

Car seat/carriers

The handle can

unexpectedly move from

the intended carrying

position causing the seat

to move forward whereby

the infant can fall to the

ground and suffer serious

injuries.

The firm offered

consumers offered a

repair program.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-21

12/99 Ariens Company

Brillion, WI

Snowblower models

938010, 938011, 983012,

938015 & 8016 and

Lesco model LSS 522

produced in 1997 and

1999

The fuel can leak where

the fuel tank outlet fitting

is threaded into the tank,

presenting a potential fire

hazard.

The firm will provide a

replacement fuel tank

with a redesigned outlet

fitting.

12/99 Neiman Marcus Group

Chestnut Hill, MA

Candle with painted

metallic surface

The candle presents a

potential fire hazard.

The firm offered a

refund of the purchase

price.

12/99 Charming Shoppes

Bensalem, PA

Christmas candles

There is a fire hazard

associated with the

candles.

The company will

refund the purchase

price at retail locations.

12/99 Huffy Sports

Sussex, WI

"One on One" youth

portable basketball set

The product's net

openings present a

potential strangulation

hazard for children.

The firm offered new

replacement nets.

12/99 Franklin Sports

Stoughton, MA

"Slam Dunk" youth

basketball set, model

#6671

The net may partially

detach from the rim

presenting a strangulation

hazard.

The firm is offering

consumers a new net and

rim.
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

12/99 American Recreation

Products

St. Louis, MO

Kelty K.I.D.S. backpack

child carriers models

Town, Country, Explorer,

Trek, Elite, Expedition,

and "L.L. Kids" or "L.L.

Bean" deluxe child

carriers

The seat height

adjustment strap on these

carriers can slip out of the

buckle. A child can slide

downward in the seat

unexpectedly and fall out

of the carrier.

A free repair kit is

offered to consumers.

12/99 Deere & Company

Charlotte, NC

Portable generator,

Homelite and John Deere

brands

The fuel tank may leak

posing a thermal burn

hazard if leaking fuel

ignites.

The firm provided a

replacement fuel tank

and fastener.

01/00 Pergament Home Centers

Melville, NY

Trim a Tree 100 mini

Xmas light set item

10041

The product presents

electrocution and fire

hazards.

The firm offered a

refund of the purchase

price.

01/00 Safari Ltd.

Miami, FL

Multicolored magnetic

modules, models 6652-

16, 6653-16 & 6654-16

The modules are a

violation of the lead paint

standard.

The firm will offer a

replacement unit that

meets the requirements

of the lead paint safety

standard.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-23

01/00 Zany Brainy

King of Prussia, PA

Miniature skateboard

keychain, models

Vermont Teddy Bear &

ZZ Jamboarder

The wheels can come off

the skateboard posing a

choking hazard.

The firm offered a bean

filled plush baby as a

replacement or a refund

of the purchase price.

01/00 Stockland Trantham

Fayetteville, AR

Millinneum martini

candle

The martini glass could

break if the wick touches

the side of the glass,

resulting in injury.

The candles were

modified.

01/00 Nordstrom

Seattle, WA

Fleece pullover, Baby N

& NKids brands

The heart-shaped zipper

pulls may detach from

garments, presenting a

possible choking hazard

to young children.

Consumers are to return

the items to any

Nordstrom store for a

full refund of the

purchase price.

01/00 K2 Corporation

Vashon, WA

In Line skate brake,

SKTE-5-2805

The skate's plastic brake

mount could crack and

fail, causing the skater to

fall and suffer serious

injuries.

The firm provided a refit

kit to eliminate the

defect.

01/00 JumpSport

Saratoga, CA

Trampoline safety

enclosure

The attachment straps

may break resulting in

injuries from falls out of

the trampoline enclosure.

The firm provided

consumers with new

replacement straps.

01/00 L. L. Bean

Freeport, ME

Infant/toddler denim and

lined Woodland overalls

The overalls present a

choking hazard from the

snaps that can detach.

The firm offered

consumers 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-24

01/00 Brockway Standard

Atlanta, GA

Formby's furniture

refinisher, quart

containers

The container's screw top

is poorly soldered which

presents a fire hazard

from chemical leakage.

Consumers are to return

the product to retailers

for a free replacement.

01/00 Philip Morris

New York, NY

Disposable child-resistant

lighters, model Scripto

Tokai Mighty Match,

M3LCN.

The lighter may fail to

extinguish resulting in

fire and burns.

The firm recalled and

replaced the lighter with

a properly functioning

lighter.

01/00 American Honda Motor

Torrance, CA

Walk behind lawn mower

The seal on the fuel tank

may have a leak,

presenting a fire hazard.

Honda is providing all

customers with a

replacement kit for the

fuel tank.

02/00 Sauder Woodworking

Archbold, OH

Computer armoire,

models 2549, 2649, 2749,

8449, 9649

The armoires' doors have

the potential to fall off

possibly injuring nearby

consumers.

The firm recalled the

armoires offering

consumers a 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-25

02/00 Manhattan Group, LLC

Minneapolis, MN

Manhattan Baby

Enchanted Garden

Inchworm pull toy, EG

150; Manhattan Baby

Cow pull toy, FS150 &

Manhattan Baby Sunny

Safari Blue Elephant pull

toy, SS150

The toys have small parts

that present a potential

choking hazard.

The consumers are to

return the toys to

retailers for a refund or

an exchange for another

soft toy.

02/00 Colbra Corporation

Jackson, MS

Fire Cap fire and smoke

suppressant

The product presents a

fire hazard.

The product was

discontinued.

02/00 Siebe Appliance Controls

Carol Stream Division

Carol Stream, IL

Wall thermostat, Invensys

M-21

The thermostat may allow

the production of excess

heat.

The firm will identify

and replace controls with

defective plastic

plungers.

02/00 Walter Kidde

Mebone, NC

Carbon monoxide

detector model 9CO-1

and 9CO-1C

Carbon monoxide

poisoning is possible if

the unit does not alarm in

the presence of carbon

monoxide.

Consumers will receive

a new, replacement unit

that contains a filter to

protect the sensor from

contamination.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-26

02/00 Walter Kidde

Mebone, NC

Nighthawk carbon

monoxide alarm, all

models manufactured

between 11/8/98 and

3/9/99

Carbon monoxide

poisoning is possible if

the unit does not alarm in

the presence of carbon

monoxide.

Consumers will received

a free replacement unit

that contains a filter to

protect the sensor from

contamination.

02/00 Action Performance

Companies

Phoenix, AZ

Illuminated etched glass

light, models 991317,

991320, 991322, 991324

The lights present a

potential fire hazard.

The firm provided

consumers with a free

replacement base.

02/00 Siebe Appliance Controls

Carol Strem Division

Carol Stream, IL

Spa high temperature

limit control, #C122RX

The control may fail to

operate properly causing

burn and hot water scald

injuries.

The firm will identify

and replace controls with

defective plastic

plungers.

02/00 TSI Prime

El Dorado Hills, CA

Flush mounted ceiling

light fixtures, models

52311-2 & 42311-2

The light fixture may

short circuit and ignite

presenting a fire hazard.

The firm replaced the

light fixtures.

02/00 Kids II

Arpharetta, GA

Carter's Shape Sorter,

model # 50009

The wooden plugs used

to cover countersunk

screw holes present a

choking hazard.

Consumers are to return

the product to Kids II for

a replacement product or

refund. Wooden plugs

are eliminated from

future production.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-27

03/00 Coast Electronics Supply

Cerritos, CA

Up/down AC

transformer, TC-500,

model # 67-3050

The product presents an

electric shock hazard.

The product was not

distributed in the United

States.

03/00 Fairlong International

Chicago

Addison, IL

Six and nine foot

extension cords, models

336B & 336A

Overheating, fire or

shock could result from

undersized wire,

contradictory labeling,

absence of overcurrent, &

non-polarized plug.

The firm offered

consumers a refund of

the purchase price.

03/00 Equestrian Products

Hazleton, PA

Lifter Dee bits, models

859914, 860029

Use of the bits may cause

the rider to lose control of

the horse.

The firm offered

consumers a new bit.

03/00 Michaels Stores

Irving, TX

Handy Home multipurpose lighter

The lighter presents a

potential fire hazard.

The firm recalled all

product for a refund of

the purchase price.

03/00 Shopko Stores

Green Bay, WI

Infant girls' plush

babydoll top with

leggings & coverall,

Peek-A-Babe brand, style

numbers 939205 and

939204

The rose-shaped buttons

may detach, presenting a

possible choking hazard

to young children.

The firm is issuing full

refund to consumers

who return the product.

The product will be

discontinued.
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

03/00 Sta-Rite Industries

Delavan, WI

Battery-operated back-up

sump pump, Flotec

FP2000DCC-02, Sears

Craftman 390.306062

The products present

potential fire hazards.

The firm implemented a

repair program to be

performed by retailers.

03/00 Straight Line Manuf.

Milford, MI

Go-cart

Hair and/or clothing may

become entangled in the

wheel of the go-cart.

The firm provided

consumers a plastic

shield to cover the

wheels.

03/00 UWATEC USA

Brunswick, ME

Dive computers

The computers may

register false depth

readings.

The product is to be

repaired by dive shops.

03/00 Thornwood Furniture

Manufacturing

Phoenix, AZ

Toy chest, models

#841LQ & #1814LQ

The adjustable lid support

on these toy chests could

cause the lid to fall onto a

child's head or neck.

Consumers are offered a

free replacement toy

chest that does not have

an adjustable lid support.

03/00 Orman Products

Philadelphia, PA

Christmas lights, items

00451 and 11491

The products present

electric shock and fire

hazards.

The firm offered

consumers a refund of

the purchase price.

03/00 IKEA North America

Services

Plymouth Meeting, PA

Crib, models Inarvik and

Trogen

The cribs present a

potential entrapment

hazard.

The firm made a

prospective design

change to eliminate the

hazard.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-29

03/00 The TDL Group

Ontario, Canada

Tim Hortons Ultimate

Home coffee brewer,

model 71235

The plastic clip which

attaches the coffee pot

handle to the glass carafe

may break, possibly

resulting in burns from

hot liquid or the hot glass

carafe. Lacerations may

occur from shattered

glass if carafe falls.

The firm redesigned the

coffee pot so that handle

is attached to glass

carafe with a metal clip.

 The firm is offering

consumers a replacement

pot, and $5 incentive to

return original pot.

03/00 Spiegel

Downers Grove, IL

Terra cotta scarf holder,

model 68-5984

The product may fall onto

a consumer causing an

injury.

The firm issued refunds

to consumers.

03/00 The Company Store

Weehawken, NJ

Crib bumper pad, item #

BB02

Ribbon ties on the

bumper pad may unravel

and present a risk of

strangulation.

Consumers are to return

the bumper pad to the

company for a retrofit or

a refund.

03/00 Maxim Enterprise

Middleboro, MA

Pull String Bead Coaster,

Childhood Classics,

model #31201 sold at

Zany Brainy stores

nationwide from 1/1999

through 2/2000

The toys have small parts

that present potential

choking hazards.

Consumers are to return

the toys to any Zany

Brainy store 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-30

03/00 The New Cole Sewell

Corporation

St. Paul, MN

Storm door sash

windows, models 500,

550, 650

The windows' retaining

clips may fail allowing

the window to fall,

possibly injuring

someone nearby.

The firm recalled the

problem windows

providing consumers

with a newly designed

window sash to prevent

failure of the retaining

clips.

03/00 Mountain High Hosiery

San Diego, CA

Infants white cotton/lycra

socks, Tommy Hilfiger

"2-pair pack Triple Roll"

socks sold from 1/1999

through 1/2000

The flag logo appliques

on the socks can detach

presenting a choking

hazard.

Consumer are offered a

full refund or a product

exchange.

03/00 Old Virginia Candle

Company

Lynchburg, VA

Soda Fountain candle

The candle produces an

irregular burn pattern

upon initial lighting.

The firm offered

consumers a full refund

or replacement.

03/00 InStep, LLC

Mendota Heights, MN

Jogging strollers, models

ZS100, ZD200,

ZS100WS, ZS100HR,

ZD200HR, PR100 &

PR200

The brakes can fail

causing the stroller to

unexpectedly roll away

resulting in injury to a

child.

The firm offered

consumers a free brake

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-31

03/00 Nordstrom

Seattle, WA

Baby N children's

gingham-check outerwear

jacket, style BN5145

The snaps may detach,

presenting a possible

choking hazard to young

children.

The firm offered a full

refund to consumers

who returned the jackets.

03/00 J. C. Penney Company

Plano, TX

"Off the Wall" youth

basketball set, SKU652-

6255A

Children may strangle

themselves in the net.

The firm is offering

consumers a full refund

of the purchase price.

03/00 ToyMax

Plainview, NY

Electronic skeet shoot

games, models Duck

Hunt, Meteor Attack, &

Fighter Attack

The games may overheat,

melting the base and

presenting a burn hazard.

The firm provided

replacement game

cartridges with fuse

protection.

03/00 Siebe Appliance Controls

Carol Stream, IL

Wall thermostat, Invensys

M-600

The thermostat may allow

the production of excess

heat.

The firm will identify

and replace controls with

defective plastic

plungers.

03/00 Roto Zip

Cross Plains, WI

Revolution spiral saw,

serial #s (000000-

0063086) sold prior to

2/19/2000

There is a possible

electric shock hazard due

to an improperly wired

circuit board.

The firm offered a repair

of the product by

rewiring the circuit

board.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-32

03/00 Chadwick's of Boston

West Bridgewater, MA

Pine Cone candle style

00730K, Christmas Tree

candle style 00050Y,

Birchwood Log candle

style 00830K

The candles present a

potential fire hazard.

Consumers are to return

the recalled product for a

full refund.

03/00 Advance Thermo Control

Schaumburg, IL

Baby Wipe warmer,

Prince Lionheart model

0224

Due to incomplete

heating during the

molding process certain

units may develop cracks

in the interior tub. Water

added to the wipes can

contact electric

components through the

cracks presenting an

electric shock hazard.

The firm increased

quality control by testing

any units suspected of

not being completely

heated during each

production run.

04/00 Baby's Dream Furniture

Buena Vista, GA

Crib, model "Crib 2

College"

The crib presents

potential body injury to

infants.

The firm revised the

assembly instructions.

04/00 Heyco Products

Toms River, NJ

Stamped brass electrical

contact, part #7250.

The contact presents a

shock hazard and a

potential fire hazard.

The firm recalled the

product and corrected

the tooling process.
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

04/00 Deere & Company

Charlotte, NC

Homelite Handheld

Blower, d25mhv; Vac

Attack: Z25mhv,

d25mha, 25mhv, 30mhv,

d30mha, bvm160,

d30mhv, & bvm161.

These products may have

a gas leak that may cause

a fire or personal injury.

There is plastic

protruding from the

shroud. This piece will

be be cut off by Deere

service dealers.

04/00 Fluke Corporation

Everett, WA

Handheld multimeter,

series III model 21, 23,

26, 70, 73, 75, 77, 79 &

series II model 73

There is potential for

electric shock or

electrocution hazards if

energized circuits are

contacted due to incorrect

display.

The future

manufacturing process

was changed. Existing

units will have a

replacement switch

installed at no charge.

04/00 Kmart Corporation

Troy, MI

"Little Ones" Wooden

Accent Lamps in the form

of airplanes, letters,

numbers, baseball & bats,

trains and sailboats

An electrical short can

cause the lamp to catch

fire.

The firm stopped

distribution and will

offer consumers a full

refund.

04/00 Tomy Corporation

Irvine, CA

Pick 'n Pull, item #6701

A green knob on the toy

presents a choking hazard

to young children.

The company stopped

sale of the toy and will

correct future

production.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-34

04/00 Hamilton Beach/ Proctor

Silex

Glen Allen, VA

Electric toaster models

#24205, #24208

The toaster can remain on

after toast pops up,

posing a fire hazard.

The firm offered

consumers a free

replacement product.

04/00 L.L. Bean

Freeport, ME

Terry-cloth beach coverup, styles YY28128 &

YY28125

The snaps may detach,

presenting a possible

choking hazard to young

children.

The firm will refund full

purchase price, and pay

for consumers to ship

garments back to firm.

04/00 Bissell Homecare

Grand Rapids, MI

PowerClean (model

3540-1), PureAir (model

3540-2), PureAir Deluxe

(model 3541), and

PureAir Platinum (model

3541-P) upright corded

electric vacuum cleaners

The products present

electric shock or burn

hazards.

The firm offered

consumers a repair

program that included

installing a new power

cord with flex relief.

04/00 Fisher-Price

East Aurora, NY

3-in-1 Cradle

Swing/Carrier, models

79321 & 79322

The product may fail

causing children to

sustain skull fractures,

bumps, bruises and

scrapes to the head.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall to

repair the product.

04/00 Burger King Corporation

Miami, FL

Premium toy, Poke Ball

containing toy figurines

The toy figurines present

a suffocation hazard.

Consumers are to return

half of the Poke Ball for

free french fries or

dispose of the ball

halves.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-35

04/00 MECO Corporation

Greeneville, TN

Aussie Bonza gas grill,

model 7352-0-581, UPC#

04295210211

A fire and/or an

explosion may develop

from fuel vapor (gas)

ignition.

An air shuttle is to be

installed to ensure

proper mixing of fuel

and air.

04/00 Advance International

Bronx, NY

Christmas decoration,

item #2236

The product presents

electric shock and fire

hazards.

The firm offered a

refund of the purchase

price.

04/00 Reckitt & Colman

Wayne, NJ

Easy-Off Heavy Duty

Oven Cleaner, Original

Scent B9305-NJ2

Use of the product may

result in chemical burns

to the eyes and skin.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall.

04/00 Fisher-Price

East Aurora, NY

Bounce 'n' Play Activity

Dome model 79534

The sleeping surface can

tilt causing an infant to

slide against one end of

the activity dome and be

trapped in a position in

which it is difficult to

breathe, posing a

suffocation hazard.

The company will send

consumers two metal

reinforcement braces

that support the metal

tubes. As of October 13,

1999, all new products

were fitted with larger

washers that prevent

tearing of the webbing.

04/00 Tecumseh Products

Tecumseh, MI

Frigidare & Goodman air

conditioner compressor,

RG191AT

The products present a

potential shock hazard.

The firm provided free

replacement 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-36

04/00 Graco Children's

Products

Elverson, PA

Easy-Entry infant swings,

carriers

Young children may

strangle on the products'

restraints.

The firm will provide

new safety restraints to

owners.

04/00 Williams-Sonoma

San Francisco, CA

Pottery Barn Kids toy

chest, model 07-2800811

The lid may fall onto

child's head and cause

head injury or asphyxia if

his neck is over edge of

chest. The hinge area

where lid closes does not

allow enough space to

prevent pinching a child's

finger.

Consumers are offered a

full refund or a

comparable replacement

plus a $25 gift certificate

upon return of toy chest.

04/00 Southern Exchange Co.

dba Texsport

Houston, TX

5-Piece mess kit model

13150

The pans' handles may

fail possibly resulting in

burns from spilled hot

liquids.

The firm offered to

replace the pans with

defective handles.

04/00 John Boyd Designs

Los Angeles, CA

Loft bed, model

12DB01V

The bed presents a head

entrapment hazard.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall.

04/00 Neiman Marcus Group

Chestnut Hill, MA

Wellington bed, model

496-280/28F/252

The bed may collapse. 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-37

05/00 Mattel, Inc.

El Segundo, CA

Pooh Easter Egg Friend

toy models 25820

(Avon#276-140), 25824

(Avon#276-154) and

25825 (Avon#276-169)

There is a possible

suffocation hazard if an

infant places half of the

plastic egg over his

mouth and nose.

Consumers are to return

the plastic egg-shaped

container to an Avon

representative for a full

refund.

05/00 BOB Trailers

San Luis Obispo, CA

Sport Utility and Sport

Utility D'lux jogging

strollers

The front wheel

connectors could crack

causing the wheel to

separate from the stroller

frame.

Consumers are to return

the stroller to its place of

purchase for replacement

of the plastic front wheel

connectors with

aluminum connectors.

05/00 Baby Trend, Inc.

Ontario, CA

Jogging stroller, Explorer

model 9292TW

Extreme pressure on the

handle may loosen the

latch engagement and

cause the handle to drop

backwards.

The firm offered

refunds of the purchase

price to consumers.

05/00 Sony Electronics

Park Ridge, NJ

Sony VAIO Music Clip

Personal Network

PLayer, model MPC-10

The unit may overheat

melting the plastic.

Sony will arrange to

have the product

modified, free of charge,

including express

shipping and handling.

05/00 Crown Furniture

Gardena, CA

Bunk bed

The bunk beds present a

head entrapment hazard.

The firm redesigned to

bunk beds to eliminate

the hazard.
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

05/00 System Sensor

St. Charles, IL

Wireless smoke detector,

models 2001RF2B,

2001RF2BL,

2001RF2BA,

2001RF2BAL, 2001RFH,

2001RFHA, 2001RFLH

The circuit board may

short circuit causing it to

overheat and smoke.

The firm offered a full

refund.

05/00 Healthtex

Greensboro, NC

Healthtex & Little

Impressions infant

garments

The detaching snaps

present a choking hazard.

The firm offered a

refund or an exchange

product.

05/00 Hangouts

Boulder, CO

Baby mini-hammock,

MY-BB-1110

The product presents fall,

strangulation, and

suffocation hazards for

infants and children.

The firm recalled the

product offering in

exchange an adult

hammock.

05/00 Playland International

Carrollton, GA

Public playground

swings, models 0529,

0530, 0532, 0533, 0534,

0536, 0537.

The top bar of the swings

may break resulting in

injuries from falling to

the ground.

The firm sent top bar

joint repair kits 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-39

05/00 Weed Wizard Acquisition

Corporation

Bradley, MI

Weed Wizard weed

trimmer with metal

chains

The chain links my

detach during use causing

severe penetrating

wounds.

The firm stopped

production and sales and

provided a repair kit

with plastic blades.

05/00 International Business

Machines (IBM)

Research Triangle Park,

NC

AC adapter for IBM

Thinkpad (type 2600 and

2611 only) & WorkPad

(type 2608 only)

The AC adapter may

overheat posing a fire

hazard.

The firm provided a

replacement AC adapter

to consumers.

05/00 Bombardier Motor

Corporation of America

Benton, IL

All terrain vehicle,

models DS 650 & 7404

The ball joint circlip may

have been omitted and/or

improperly installed. If

this occurs, the wheel

could be unstable

resulting in serious

personal injury.

The ATVs will need a

new circlip put on the

ball joint.

05/00 Atico International USA

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Wooden lighthouse

candle holder

The top of the candle

holder can ignite

presenting a potential fire

hazard.

The firm recalled the

product and offered

consumers a full refund.

05/00 Brunswick Corporation

Skokie, IL

Ballistic bicycle

suspension fork

The suspension fork may

fail causing the rider to

fall to the ground.

The firm offered a free

replacement to all

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-40

05/00 John Deere & Co.

Moline, IL

Front end loaders, models

410, 420, 430 & 460

The loader could

disengage from the

tractor and hit the

operator or a bystander.

Consumers are to

contact their John Deere

dealer for proper

adjustment of the loader

to the tractor. A latch

plate retainer will also

be provided to secure the

loader.

05/00 Mountain Safety

Research

Seattle, WA

Camp stove, SuperFly

brand

The stove's gas canister

may allow fuel to leak

presenting an explosion

or fire hazard.

The stove can be

returned for a refund of

the purchase price.

05/00 Universal Security

Instruments

Owings Mills, MD

Universal, Safe-T-Alert,

& USI electric smoke

alarms, models SS-785,

SS-795, SA-785, & USI1203

The products may fail to

alarm when exposed to

smoke or fire.

The firm provided

replacement alarms to

consumers.

05/00 Black & Decker (U.S.)

Towson, MD

DeWalt battery pack,

#DW9095 18 volt

The battery may fail to

engage the tool clip

which would cause it to

fall and strike bystanders.

The design was modified

to eliminate the problem.

05/00 Amana Company L.P.

Amana, IA

Sears Kenmore air

conditioner #70129

The product presents a

potential shock hazard.

The firm provided a free

replacement product.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-41

05/00 99 Cents Only Stores

City of Industry, CA

"Firestarter" 12 oz. fire

extinguishers

The product can explode

exposing consumers to

flying debris, causing

puncture wounds and

blast injuries.

Consumers should

carefully take the

product to an open area

and discharge them into

a plastic bag or similar

containers. Consumers

can return the discharged

unit to the retail store for

a refund.

06/00 Kids II

Alpharetta, GA

Soft Toy bouncer seats

and Comfort Me bouncer

seats models 6652, 6657

& 6659

The seats' semicircular

toy bar can suddenly

release and hit the baby,

possibly causing eye

injuries, lacerations, and

bruises.

The firm is offering

consumers an in-home

repair kit with which to

secure the semicircular

toy bar to the seat.

06/00 Baby Trend

Ontario, CA

Stroller model 9592T

The strollers were

shipped without straps

attached to the stroller

frame to secure the seat.

The firm initiated a

retrofit program at the

retailer level and notified

consumers to attach the

straps to stroller frame.

06/00 Associated

Merchandising

New York, NY

Infant girl cargo skirts,

khaki-S01-8430 &

denim-S01-8430D

The snaps located at the

crotch present a choking

hazard to young children.

A full refund to

consumers is offered.
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

06/00 Ace Hardware

Oak Brook, IL

White vinyl mini blinds

& woodgrain vinyl rollup

blinds, labeled "Made in

Thailand for Ace

Hardware Corp.", white

blinds labeled "Safe

Nonleaded Vinyl

Formulation" sizes 23"W

x 42"L to 72"W x 120"L.

The blinds contain lead

exceeding voluntary

government guidelines

and do not have required

labeling that they contain

lead. Children can ingest

lead by wiping their

hands on the blinds and

then putting their hands

in their mouths.

The firm will offer

refunds to consumers

who return blinds to the

place of purchase or to

any Ace Hardware store.

The firm also worked

with the manufacture to

change future

production.

06/00 Deere & Company

Moline, IL

Replacement mower

blades for 38-inch mower

decks

The replacement blade

may break during use and

exit the mower deck

housing striking a

bystander.

The firm implemented a

replacement program.

06/00 Manco Products, Inc.

Fort Wayne, IN

Minibike

The routing of the wiring

for the engine stop switch

may interfere with the

operation of the minibike's governor linkage.

The dealer will inspect

and correct all suspect

mini-bikes.

06/00 Graco Children's

Products

Elverson, PA

Tot Wheels Entertainer

walker, models 4032LN

& 4032BLA

The walker could

collapse unexpectedly

during use and injure an

infant.

Consumers are to call

Graco for a free repair

kit that includes a

replacement tray.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-43

06/00 Warner Bros. Studio

Store

Burbank, CA

Tweety Bird bib, rattle

and spoon set

A string on the rattle

could pose a choking

hazard to young children.

Consumers are to return

the product to a Warner

Bros. Store for a refund

of the purchase price.

06/00 Warner Bros. Studio

Store

Burbank, CA

Tweety Bird jelly

swimwear sandals

A small flower on the

sandal can detach and

pose a choking hazard to

young children.

Consumers are to return

the sandals to a Warner

Bros. store for a refund

of the purchase price.

06/00 Icon Health & Fitness

Logan, UT

Treadmill, ProForm,

PFTL59190 and

PFTL69190

The treadmill's base may

fall from the standing

position causing injury to

nearby consumers.

The firm offered

consumers a newly

designed replacement

treadmill latch to prevent

the hazard.

06/00 Jetmax International, Ltd.

Stanford, CT

Rocker chair for children,

models 71352 & 71304

The rocker may cause

children to fall to the

ground.

The firm modified the

rocker by providing a

strap to consumers to

insure that the rockers

would not collapse.

06/00 Tanaka-International

Sales & Marketing

Auburn, WA

Gasoline powered hedge

trimmer and auger

The fuel tank vent can

leak posing a fire hazard.

The firm offered a free

repair program that

provides a redesigned

fuel tank and vent.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-44

06/00 Lectro Science

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Battery charger 12-volt,

model 12-500

The charger may short

circuit presenting a fire

hazard.

The firm replaced the

unit with a new model

charger.

06/00 Manco Products

Fort Wayne, IN

Go-cart engine,Tecumseh

brand

The engine idle is too

high which may engage

the clutch and cause the

go-cart to unintentionally

accelerate.

The engine supplier will

inspect, modify and

repair the cart as

necessary.

06/00 Lewis Galoob Toys c/o

Hasbro

Pawtucket, RI

Sky Dancers flying dolls,

all models including

Mini-Sky Dancers and

Fairy Flyers

The dolls can fly rapidly

in unpredictable

directions hitting and

injuring both users and

bystanders.

The firm discontinued

the product. Consumers

who return the product

to Hasbro will receive a

free toy of comparable

value.

06/00 VTech Industries

Wheeling, IL

Little Smart Soft Song

baby phone, model 39100

A spherical plastic object

at the end of the toy's

antenna presents a

choking hazard to infants.

The firm replaced the

phone with a new phone

with a fabric spherical

object on the end of the

antenna.

06/00 Ace Hardware

Oak Brook, IL

Ace brand shingling

hatchet, # 2014710

The metal head of the

hatchet can detach from

the handle and strike the

user or a bystander.

Consumers are to return

the hatchet to any Ace

Hardware store 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

06/00 Two's Company

Mt. Vernon, NY

Pine Cone candle,

Christmas Tree candle,

Birchwood Log candle

The candles pose a

potential fire hazard due

to excessive flame length,

 melting and ignition of

the decorative paint.

The firm offered

consumers a full refund.

06/00 Minoura North America

Fremont, CA

Bicycle trainers, models

Minouri, Magturbo,

2,3,& 5, Team Magturbo

3 & 5, Pro, FL, FQ

Pieces of metal can strike

the rider in the lower

extremities when the

flywheel breaks.

The firm offered

consumers a free

replacement product.

06/00 Burley Design

Cooperative

Eugene, OR

Burley Bravo bicycle

trailer

The wheel can come off

during use injuring rider

or passenger.

The firm will fix or

replace the wheel axle

set screw.

06/00 BBC International

Boca Raton, FL

Crayola children's boot,

model 87479

The toggles on the boots

present a choking hazard

to small children.

The firm removed the

toggles from the boots

and recalled the boots

that were on the market.

06/00 The First Years

Avon, MA

Sesame nitelight, Elmo

night light, model # 3544

The night light presents a

potential electric shock

hazard.

The product is being

discontinued.
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

06/00 Levi Strauss & Co.

San Francisco, CA

Girls denim pants and

shorts, Red Tab 31282-

1765 & 33250-1765

The zipper pulls and

slides may detach,

presenting a possible

choking hazard.

The firm stopped sales,

destroyed inventory, and

revised plant auditing

procedures.

06/00 American Home Products

Madison, NJ

Teether, an Anbesol toy

premium

A child may choke on the

teether.

The teether was recalled

by the firm.

07/00 PPG Architectural

Finishes

Pittsburgh, PA

Olympic deck cleaner, 1

& 2.5 gallon containers

The unvented cap causes

pressure to buildup in

container. This buildup

of pressure could cause

splashing of contents

when you open container.

The firm replaced the

unvented cap with a

vented cap.

07/00 Spiegel Catalog

Downers Grove, IL

Children's table and

chairs, catalog #57-3035

Children may sustain

injuries from the chairs

collapsing.

The firm offered

consumers replacement

chairs.

07/00 J. C. Penney Company

Plano, TX

9 light chandelier, lot #

854-4840

The chandelier's coupling

may fail causing it to fall

from the ceiling.

Customers will be

notified to return the

chandelier for a full

refund.

07/00 Spiegel, Inc.

Downers Grove, IL

Faux fur butterfly chair

cover, item 61-2401

The cover may fail

causing the chair's

occupant to fall to the

floor.

The firm recalled the

cover offering owners a

replacement cover 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-47

07/00 American Honda Motor

Torrance, CA

ATV: All Terrain

Vehicle, Four wheeler

PRX 500 FA

The mounting bracket on

the front suspension may

not be completely

welded. The vehicle

could lose control and

crash, resulting in bodily

injury.

Consumers are to return

the product to the dealer,

who will inspect and if

necessary replace the

unit with a new product.

07/00 The Toro Company

Bloomington, MN

Exmark 72" Lazer Z

riding mower, models

LZ25KC724 &

LZ26KC724

The cutting blade bolt can

break during use allowing

the blade to separate from

beneath the mower.

Consumers are to return

the mower to the

Exmark dealer for a

replacement of the blade

shafts and bolts.

07/00 Kmart Corporation

Troy, MI

Splash Club Aquatic

child's swim mask, UPC#

0 72000 729700

The glass mask my break

possibly causing injury to

the eyes and face.

Kmart will offer

consumers who return

their mask to any Kmart

store a full refund of

their purchase price.

07/00 Windmere Products

Miami Lakes, FL

Electric toaster, Hamilton

Beach/Proctor Silex

models #24205 & #24208

The products present

potential fire hazards.

The firm will provide a

free replacement toaster

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-48

07/00 Polaris Industries

Minneapolis, MN

1999 Scrambler, Sport,

and Xplorer 400 ATV's &

certain 2000 Scrambler,

Xplorer 400 ATV's

The throttle on the ATV

may stick, preventing the

ATV from slowing down

when released. This

could cause the vehicle to

lose control and crash,

resulting in severe injury

or death.

The dealer will repair

the ATV's.

07/00 Today's Kids/Today's

Plastics

Dallas, TX

Music & Lights

Kidaround spinner, model

916

The spinner wheel may

break resulting in fall

injuries.

The firm offered

consumers a refund.

07/00 Jakks Pacific

Dexter, MI

Wiggle Waggle

Caterpillar toy, Child

Guidance model B668

Spherical objects on the

toy present a choking

hazard.

The product was recalled

and discontinued.

08/00 Coleman Company

Wichita, KS

Series 2000 and 3000 gas

grills

A sharp edge on the metal

heat shield below the

control panel can cause

lacerations to hands,

wrists, or arms.

A repair kit containing a

plastic sheath to cover

the sharp edge was

provided 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-49

08/00 Wilbur Curtis

Los Angeles, CA

Glass coffee decanter

The handle may separate

from the decanter's glass

bowl allowing the

decanter to fall to the

ground. Users may

sustain burns from hot

liquids and cuts from

broken glass.

The firm recalled the

decanters offering a

replacement design.

08/00 Agis Enterprises

West Keansburg, NJ

Electric fan models AG8219, AG-8216, 8200,

8200B & AG-8212

The products present

electrocution and fire

hazards.

The firm offered a

refund of the purchase

price.

08/00 Halpern Imports

Decatur, GA

Cigarette lighter, model

Turbo 2000

The CR mechanism can

easily be defeated

allowing a continuing

flame after the pressure is

released from the switch.

The firm offered

consumers a refund of

the purchase price.

08/00 Alko Distributors

Essex, MD

City Wear girls jacket

with waist drawstrings,

#Fir1032, #Fir6w016

The jackets present

strangulation or

entanglement hazards in

vehicle doors.

Consumers are

instructed to remove

drawstrings from the

neck and cut the waist

drawstrings to 2 inches.

08/00 Manhattan Group, LLC

Minneapolis, MN

Whoozit Touch & Teethe

plastic rattle and teether,

WZ-450

The product presents

choking and aspiration

hazards.

The product was

recalled.
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

08/00 Master Lock Co.

Milwaukee, WI

Gun locks on Smith &

Wesson & Walther

handguns, Master

handgun models

90DSPT, 90KADSPT,

90TSPT, 90DS&W,

90KADS&W, 90TS&W

and 90

Two halves of the gun

lock can separate. There

is also a risk from

unauthorized use of a

handgun.

The firm will provide

free replacement gun

locks to owners.

08/00 Fisher-Price

East Aurora, NY

Hop, Skip jumper models

79144 and 79146

The spring that suspends

the jumper seat from the

doorway can break

causing children to fall to

the floor.

Consumers are to call

Fisher-Price to receive a

reinforcement strap.

08/00 Penray Companies

Wheeling, IL

Aerosol starter fluid,

brands Super X-470,

Penn Ray 5315, Service

Pro. SP 5315

Use of the product may

result in skin and eye

irritation.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall.

08/00 KFC Corporation

Louisville, KY

Tangled Treeples toy

distributed with KFC kids

meals

The toy's container can fit

over a child's nose and

mouth, posing a

suffocation hazard to

children under three years

of age.

The firm is recalling the

product to the consumer

level. Offering free

restaurant side item for

return of container.
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

08/00 Hasbro, Inc.

Pawtucket, RI

Playskool Busy Poppin'

Pals, #05415

Small springs inside the

toy can break loose,

posing a choking and

laceration hazard to

young children.

Consumers are to return

the product to Playskool

for a redesigned

replacement toy.

08/00 Shelcore Company

Somerset, NJ

Stand-Up 'N Play

activity center

The 1 1/2-inch spherical

end on the mallet sold

with the toy presents a

choking hazard.

The firm recalled the

product.

08/00 Safety 1st

Canton, MA

Mobile "4 Wheelin"

Walker, models 45701,

45701A & 45701B

Babies can lose their

lower teeth when caught

in parts of the 3-spoke

steering wheels. Also,

the telephone could break

apart releasing small parts

and posing a choking

hazard.

The firm offered a free

replacement steering

wheel and electronic

telephone with

installation instructions.

08/00 Target Stores

Minneapolis, MN

Glass and metal oilburning candles, models 

V94012 & V94010

The glass shatters during

use presenting a potential

fire hazard.

The firm offered

consumers a full refund.

08/00 Williams-Sonoma

San Francisco, CA

"Suitcase" gas grill,

model # 15-3597291

The grill creates a

potential fire, burn and

explosion hazard.

The firm provided a full

refund of 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-52

08/00 Appliance Company of

America

Memphis, TN

Toaster Oven, Welbilt

model TR660

The heating element may

break presenting possible

burn or shock hazards.

The firm offered a

refund of purchase price

or a replacement with a

similar oven.

08/00 Manco Products

Fort Wayne, IN

Manco, Phoenix, Fox,

Rattler and Coyote live

axle go-karts since 1997

and Manco crossover

jack-shaft type drive gokarts from 1983 through

1996

Long hair or loose

clothing may become

entangled in rotating

components. Serious

injury or death is

possible.

The firm provided

additional deck guarding

to reduce the likelihood

that long hair or loose

clothing will contact

rotating components.

08/00 Rose Savers

New York, NY

Xmas lights, 2000/50L,

120L UL Mini, 25 lights

C7STY, 140L UL CHSI,

98UL30LBell

Due to inadequate wire

size and other defects, the

lights present an electric

shock hazard.

The product was not

distributed to the public.

08/00 Top Luxor Trading Co.

Montery Park, CA

Christmas lights

The product presents

electrical shock and fire

hazards.

The product was not

distributed in the U.S. on

the consumer level.
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

08/00 Acco North America

Lincolnshire, IL

Apollo presentation

projectors, models LB100, LB-101, LB-102 &

LB-110

The presentation

projectors present electric

fire and shock hazards.

Consumers should call

the firm's hotline to

receive a refund of the

purchase price.

08/00 L. L. Bean

Freeport, ME

Mesh beach bag with

water bottle, L.L. Kids

brand, model KU55

The valve stem cap

presents a choking

hazard.

The firm provided

consumers a replacement

bottle.

08/00 The Children's Place

Retail Stores

Secaucus, NJ

Baseball shirt and romper

with baseball buttons

The buttons present a

potential choking hazard

to young children.

Consumers are to return

the product for a refund

plus a 10% discount

coupon.

08/00 Fazoli's

Lexington, KY

Premium toy with Pasta

Pals Pick Up Skill Game

Use of the toy presents a

suffocation hazard.

The firm will replace the

returned toy with a

regular lemon size

frozen drink.

08/00 Jade Products

Commerce, CA

Dynasty gas range,

models DGRSC &

DGRDGR

The gas ranges present

fire hazards.

The firm will retrofit the

ranges and relocate the

ignitor to eliminate the

possibility of oven

delayed ignition.
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

08/00 Colorbok Paper Products

Dexter, MI

Gel pens w/ Colorbok

Icee black notebooks &

notepads

The extra springs in the

pens cause the end caps

to eject with great force

posing a risk of eye and

facial injury.

The firm recalled the

product.

08/00 Maytag Corporation

Newton, IA

Magic Chef or Maytag

gas range

Improper installed

insulation may result in a

cabinet fire when the

range is in the selfcleaning or broil cycle.

The firm will repair or

replace the insulation on

ranges in use.

08/00 ITT McDonnell & Miller

Chicago, IL

Boiler low-water cut-off

controls(LWCO), PS804-120 & PS-804-24

control head assembly

The boiler structure may

fail or explode due to a

low water condition not

being detected by the low

water cutoff control. The

boiler may continue to

operate without sufficient

water.

The firm replaced the

defective models PS804-120 and PS-804-24

with models PS-801-120

or PS-801-24 control

head assemblies.

08/00 Schiller-Pfeiffer, Inc.

Southhampton, PA

Mantis battery operated

garden sprayer model

#7444

The product presents a

potential fire hazard.

The firm provided a free

replacement.

08/00 Oregon Scientific

Tualatin, OR

All Hazards weather

radio, model WR-122

The radio can fail to

decode certain broadcast

signals by the National

Weather Service.

The firm will provide a

replacement radio.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

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08/00 Howard Berger Co.

Brooklyn, NY

Jumpower electric power

strip & extension cord

The products present

electrocution and fire

hazards.

Consumers are offered a

refund of the purchase

price for the return of the

products.

09/00 Zebco, Division of

Brunswick

Tulsa, OK

Compact butane stove,

American Camper model

#2140-BF, 2140-BFW

The products present a

fire hazard.

The products are to be

returned to the

manufacturer for a full

refund.

09/00 Appliance Co. of

America, LLC

Great Neck, NY

Juice extractor, model

Betty Crocker #BC-1480

The product's filter and

lid can break apart

projecting metal and

plastic into the air,

possibly injuring

someone nearby.

The firm recalled the

product offering owners

a refund of the purchase

price.

09/00 Kids Line, Inc.

Los Angekes, CA

Le Cradle bassinette

An infant can become

entrapped in an opening

between the bassinet's

side and mattress

platform and suffocate.

Consumers are to

contact the firm's Kids

Line for a free in-home

repair kit.

09/00 Kinderkids

San Francisco, CA

Discovery playring,

model 40300

The soft surface of the

play ring can mold to an

infant's face and present a

risk of suffocation.

Consumers are to

contact Kinderkids to

receive 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.

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09/00 R4 Technical Center -

North Carolina

Hamptonville, NC

LPG cylinder valve

A moderate to severe

burn injury is possible if

leaking LPG vapor

ignites.

The firm offered

consumers an exchange

product.

09/00 Kawasaki Motors

Corporation, U.S.A.

Irvine, CA

All Terrain Vehicle,

Kawasaki Prairie 300-

400cc 1997-2000

The drive belts can fail

causing transmission

lock-up which causes

abrupt stopping of the

vehicle. Serious injuries

could result.

Consumers are to stop

use and have the

transmission belt

inspected by dealers.

09/00 Fisher-Price, Inc.

East Aurora, NY

Get Up & Go walker,

model 71207

The front of the walker

can tip causing children

to fall. Children could

also contact the

protruding windshield

wiper found on some of

the walkers.

Consumers are to call

Fisher Price for a free

repair kit.

09/00 Morton Paper Company

Brooklyn, NY

Electric desk fan, model

Pioneer

The product presents a

potential fire or shock

hazard and may injure a

consumer through contact

with the rotating blade.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall.

09/00 Maraj World Trade

Company

Coral Springs, FL

Shower seat,Timbo King

brand, model TSS-031

The bath seat slips out of

place.

The product was

redesigned and the

instructions revised.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

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09/00 ITT Marlow Leisure

Products

Midland Park, NJ

Whirlpool bath pump,

VS19C & VS23C

Use of the products

presents a potential shock

hazard.

The firm made a design

change, repaired or

replaced the original

product and reworked

inventory.

09/00 Hasbro

Pawtucket, RI

Playskool Klackeroo toy,

# 5454

The toy contains small

parts that present choking

or aspiration hazards.

The product was recalled

from consumers.

09/00 Kellogg USA

Battle Creek, MI

Nascar Pull'N Go Hot

Wheels style toy cars sold

in specially marked

Frosted Mini-Wheats (58-

oz); Tri-Fun-Pack (40

oz); Froot Loops (43.6

oz); Crispix (31.4 oz)

from March 2000 through

June 2000

The tires can detach from

the wheels, posing a

potential choking hazard

for young children.

Consumers are to return

the cars to Kellogg for a

free replacement item

and reimbursement for

postage costs.

09/00 Empire Industries

Tarboro, NC

Battery-powered riding

vehicles models "Buddy

L" & "Power Drivers"

The vehicles present fire

and burn hazards due to

the overheating of the

battery charger.

The firm will provide a

free charger jack with a

protective fuse.

09/00 API/Outland Sports

Overland Park, KS

Hunting stands and seats

Use of the product will

cause the hunter to fall to

the ground.

The firm will repair or

replace the seat with a

stronger one that is free

to consumers.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

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09/00 Huffy Corporation

Miamisburg, OH

Gerry TrailTech

backpack baby carriers

Small infants can shift to

one side, slip through the

leg openings of these

carriers and fall out.

Consumers are offered a

free repair kit that

replaces the seat of the

carrier with one that has

smaller leg openings.

09/00 Fisher-Price, Inc.

East Aurora, NY

Lift & Lock swing

models 2092, 75960,

75970, 75973, & 75980

Children between the

ages of 9 months and 3

years can maneuver out

of the restraints and fall

out of the swings,

resulting in serious

injuries.

Consumers are offered a

restraint system repair

kit.

09/00 The Maya Group

Garden Grove, CA

Fabric and plastic toys,

named Tiny Love Super

Car-Bars, attached to

strollers, car seats,

juvenile products

The toys can break,

resulting in small parts

that present choking

hazards.

The firm recalled the

product and offered a

redesigned replacement

toy.

09/00 Rainbow Play Systems

Brookings, SD

Swings

Children may sustain fall

injuries from breaking

chains.

The firm provided new

chains.

09/00 BRK Brands

Aurora, IL

First Alert fire

extinguisher, #FE1A10G

Use of the product

presents a fire hazard.

The firm is offering

consumers a free

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.

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09/00 Emerson Motor Company

St. Louis, MI

Dayton electric motors,

models 6K361, 6K804,

and 5K887

The motor's case may

become electrically

energized presenting an

electric shock hazard.

A retrofit kit will be

provided to reroute and

secure a wire inside the

motor.

09/00 Disguise, Inc.

San Diego, CA

Halloween mask,

Carnotaur and

Velociraptor

Use of the masks may

cause cuts and scrapes.

Consumers are to return

the masks for full

refunds.

09/00 Williams-Sonoma

San Francisco, CA

Stinson bunk beds,

Pottery Barn Kids models

3443082 & 3443090

The side rails and guard

rails may break under

stress.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall

with a $200 gift

certificate.
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 2000. Part II summarizes the civil penalty

settlement agreements accepted by the Commission during fiscal year 2000.

Part I

Criminal Cases

U.S. v. Donald M. Anthony and Marie A. Marrese, Cr. No. 99-20170 (W.D. Tenn.). 

National Marketing, a firm run by Donald Anthony and Marie Marrese until it went out

of business, bought and sold cigarette lighters that lacked child-resistant features. These

lighters failed to comply with the CPSC safety standard issued under the Consumer

Product Safety Act. On July 13, 1999, a grand jury indicted each defendant on seven

counts, including conspiracy to defraud CPSC, false statements to CPSC and the grand

jury, and obstruction of justice. On July 14, 1999 the court set a bond of $50,000 for Mr.

Anthony and released Ms. Marrese on her personal recognizance. On July 28, 1999, Mr.

Anthony and Ms. Marrese were arraigned, and pled not guilty. After learning of the

September 7, 1999 death of Ms. Marrese, the government dismissed the charges against

her. On October 29, 1999 Mr. Anthony pled guilty to one felony count of making a false

claim to a CPSC investigator. On April 3, 2000 Mr. Anthony filed a motion to withdraw

his guilty plea and to stay sentencing. On April 7, 2000 the court denied that motion, and

sentenced him on April 20, 2000 to two years in prison. On May 4, 2000 the court

ordered Mr. Anthony to surrender to the Bureau of Prisons on June 6, 2000. 

U.S. v. Donald R. Peters and Peggy S. Malueg, No. 99-CR-116 (E.D. Wisc.). Donald

Peters and Peggy Malueg (his daughter) operate Uncle Sam's Fireworks in Green Bay

Wisconsin. Since at least the early 1990s, they were buying and selling quarter-sticks,

half-sticks, and other banned hazardous substances in Wisconsin and surrounding states. 

On June 8, 1999, a grand jury indicted Mr. Peters and Ms. Malueg on 13 counts for

violations relating to "explosive materials." On July 1, 1999 this sealed indictment was

unsealed. Both defendants pled not guilty at their July 9, 1999 arraignment, and were

released on their personal recognizance. On September 14, 1999, Mr. Peters pled guilty

to conspiracy to deal in explosive materials without a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and

Firearms (ATF) license and other felony counts. On September 21, 1999, Ms. Malueg

pled guilty to two counts of dealing in explosive materials without an ATF license. On

March 1, 2000 the court sentenced Mr. Peters to 30 months in prison, two years

supervised release, and a $60,000 fine. He is barred from the fireworks business through

his supervised release and he agreed to forfeit $300,000 of illegal proceeds. On March 2,

2000 the court sentenced Ms. Malueg to four months in prison, four months home

confinement, one year supervised release, and a $6,000 fine. She is barred from the

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U.S. v. Charles J. Childers, No. 99-CR-114 (E.D. Wisc.). From Spring 1996 to

November 1998, Charles Childers manufactured, sold, and transported in interstate

commerce M-80s, quarter-sticks, and other banned hazardous substances. On June 8,

1999, a grand jury indicted Mr. Childers on five counts for multiple violations of Title 18

relating to explosive materials. The indictment was unsealed on July 1, 1999. At his

July 9, 1999 arraignment, Mr. Childers pled not guilty and was released on personal

recognizance. On August 27, 1999, Mr. Childers pled guilty to two felony counts. On

November 10, 1999 Mr. Childers died. 

U.S. v. Rodney Harris, No. 99-CR-111 (E.D. Wisc.). From at least June 1996 to

October 1998, Rodney Harris engaged in the wholesale distribution of M-80s, quartersticks, and other banned hazardous substances in Wisconsin. On July 9, 1999, Mr. Harris

pled guilty to two counts of conspiring to violate provisions of Title 18 relating to

explosive materials. On December 17, 1999 the court sentenced Mr. Harris to 16 months

imprisonment and a $7,500 fine, followed by three years of supervised release. He is

barred from any involvement in any type of explosives or fireworks through his

supervised release. In February 2000 Mr. Harris reported to prison.

U.S. v. Albert Castellano, Jr., No. 99-CR-112 (E.D. Wisc.). Mr. Castellano operated

AAA Manufacturing, a federally-licensed explosives manufacturing company. From at

least the early 1990s, he bought and sold M-80s, quarter-sticks, half-sticks, and other

banned hazardous substances. (On June 25, 1999, in a related case in Chicago, Mr.

Castellano pled guilty to two counts of violating provisions of Title 18 relating to

explosive materials.) On July 8, 1999, Mr. Castellano pled guilty to one count of

conspiring to violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. On October 5, 1999 the

court sentenced him to one year imprisonment, followed by one year of supervised

release. (The sentence will run concurrently with Mr. Castellano's sentence in the

Chicago case where he was sentenced to 27 months imprisonment, a $6,000 fine, three

years of supervised release, and a bar from any involvement in any type of explosives or

fireworks through his supervised release.)

Civil Penalty/Injunction Cases

U.S. v. Shelton Wholesale, Inc. (d/b/a Shelton Fireworks), Polaris Fireworks, Inc.

and Gregory Shelton, an individual, No. 96-6131-CV-SJ-1 (W. D. Mo.) and In re: 

Gregory P. Shelton, petitioner, No. 99-4057WMSJ (8th Cir.). Over a four-year period,

Shelton Fireworks imported 23 different shipments of fireworks that failed to comply

with CPSC's regulations and with the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. On October 2,

1996 the government filed a complaint seeking a civil penalty and injunction. The

defendants (collectively, "Shelton Fireworks") filed an answer on November 29, 1996. 

Between July 1997 and April 1998, the parties engaged in discovery, including

depositions, interrogatories, and document production. The government moved for

summary judgment on February 13, 1998, and Shelton Fireworks moved for summary
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judgment on March 3, 1998. On April 28, 1998, the court ruled on the cross motions for

summary judgment and found that: (a) CPSC has jurisdiction to regulate fireworks, (b)

Shelton Fireworks's products were in interstate commerce, (c) the doctrine of laches does

not preclude CPSC from seeking civil penalties, (d) CPSC may rely for injunctive relief

on violative fireworks that it permitted Shelton Fireworks to sell, (e) CPSC may use

sampling to condemn a whole fireworks shipment, (f) the issue of non-random sampling

is reserved for trial, (g) Shelton Fireworks's due process arguments lack merit, (h) the

statistical validity of a sample that disregards the size of the shipment is reserved for trial,

(i) Shelton Fireworks's claim that fuse burn values of 2.51 and higher must be rounded up

to 3 is not adopted, (j) Shelton Fireworks's claim about the labeling of small festival balls

is wrong, (k) Shelton Fireworks's arguments about the corporate and individual

distinctiveness of the three importers are reserved for trial, (l) CPSC's assertion that

Shelton Fireworks acted "knowingly" is reserved for trial, (m) there is jurisdiction over

the NFA case, and (n) there is no evidence to support Shelton Fireworks's claim that

CPSC took "unjustified actions and threats" against Shelton Fireworks.

From May 11-15, 1998, the parties presented evidence at a bench trial (a non-jury

trial before the judge). Both sides filed post-trial briefs on August 3, 1998. The court

heard oral argument on November 5, 1998. On January 6, 1999, the court ordered

Shelton Fireworks to pay a $100,000 fine, and enjoined Shelton Fireworks from

importing violative fireworks in the future. On April 16, 1999, the government moved

for summary judgment against Gregory Shelton (he had been added as a defendant in

1997, but was not involved in the bench trial because he had requested a jury trial). After

Mr. Shelton opposed the government's motion and the government replied, the court

granted the motion in part and denied it in part on September 21, 1999. The court

enjoined Mr. Shelton from knowingly or recklessly importing products violative of the

CPSC's fireworks regulations. The court further ruled that Mr. Shelton's violations had

been established, but whether the violations occurred "knowingly" cannot be determined

as a matter of law and would be a question for a jury. Pending appeal, Shelton moved for

a stay of enforcement, seeking to post a $25,000 bond instead of paying the $25,000

portion of the fine due on August 1, 1999. The government asked for a $50,000 bond, to

cover two installment payments. On July 30, 1999, the court set a bond of $50,000.

On November 20, 1999, Shelton Fireworks petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals

for the Eighth Circuit for a writ of mandamus seeking an order to the district court (1) to

vacate the September 22, 1999 order entering summary judgment, (2) to grant Gregory

Shelton a jury trial on all issues, and (3) to set aside judgment against the corporate

defendants. On December 11, 1999, the government filed a response to the mandamus

petition. On January 11, 2000, the 8th Circuit denied a writ of mandamus, stating that

whether any party has a right to a trial by jury can be determined in a timely appeal. On

September 18, 2000, the government filed with the district court a Motion for

Reconsideration Regarding Liability of Gregory Shelton for Civil Penalties and

Suggestions in Support.
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U.S. v. Midwest Fireworks Manufacturing Co., Inc.; Fireworks of America Ltd

Corp and Pacific Financial Services of America, Inc.; and Larry Lomaz and David

Bowman No. 5:99 CV 2240 (N.D. Ohio) and No. 99-4445 (6th Cir.). Over a five-year

period, Midwest Fireworks violated the Federal Hazardous Substances Act by importing

more than 70 shipments of non-complying fireworks. When such fireworks were

released to Midwest under bond, the company failed to recondition, re-export, or destroy

them. In August 1999, an undercover CPSC investigator bought illegal fireworks from

two Midwest retail locations. On September 20, 1999, the government filed a complaint,

a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO), a motion for preliminary and

permanent injunctions, and supporting papers. On September 27, 1999, the defendants

filed responses. On the same day, the court held a TRO hearing and, at the conclusion of

the hearing, issued a TRO. On October 6, 1999, the court held a preliminary injunction

hearing and, at the conclusion of the hearing, issued a preliminary injunction from the

bench. A written order of preliminary injunction followed on November 3, 1999. On

November 18, 1999, Midwest appealed the preliminary injunction to the U.S. Court of

Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. On November 19, 1999, the district court held a permanent

injunction hearing and, at the conclusion of the hearing, issued a permanent injunction

from the bench. A written order of permanent injunction that issued on December 29,

1999: (1) enjoined the defendants from receiving, giving away, or otherwise distributing

listed banned fireworks, (2) provided access to CPSC to conduct further sampling and

inspections, (3) required accounting by defendants, and (4) ordered defendants to destroy

banned fireworks. On January 6, 2000, the government moved to amend and supplement

the judgment to comport with the court's findings at the permanent injunction hearing. 

On January 27, 2000, the court entered an amended order of permanent injunction.

On January 25, 2000, the defendants appealed to the Sixth Circuit the December

29, 1999 permanent injunction and moved for a partial stay of enforcement. The

defendants filed their opening brief on April 24, 2000, the government filed its

responding brief on May 24, 2000, and the defendants filed their reply brief on June 5,

2000.

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 (see case 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.
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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). The defendants bought and sold cigarette lighters that lacked childresistant 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 22, 1999, the

defendants filed an answer. On August 25, 1999, the defendants filed a third-party

complaint for indemnity against American Buyers (see case above), which the

government did not oppose. On September 8, 1999 American Buyers became a thirdparty 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 the same day, the judge held a pre-trial conference.

U.S. v. High Star Toys, Inc., No. 99-13472 (C.D. Calif). On February 13, 1995, High

Star entered into a consent decree, agreeing to pay a civil penalty of $45,000 and to

refrain from violating the CPSC's small parts requirements. On eight occasions between

October 1996 and August 1999, High Star introduced into commerce 11 different types

of toys that failed to comply with the small parts regulation. High Star also violated the

Federal Hazardous Substances Act art materials requirements twice and the Child Safety

Protection Act labeling requirements for toys and games three times. On December 9,

1999, High Star entered into a consent agreement that required it to pay $100,000 in three

payments over two years, with interest. 

Seizure Case

U.S. v. Articles of Banned Hazardous Substances Consisting of..."M-80s" [and]

"Large Firecrackers (1/4 Sticks and 1/8 Sticks)" Stored on the Premises at Wilber

Fireworks, Keshena Wisconsin, No. 98-C-0781 (E.D. Wisc.). In July 1998, a CPSC

investigator found overwhelmingly overloaded fireworks for sale in Wilber Fireworks, a

retail store in Keshena, Wisconsin within the Menominee Indian Reservation. When told

that the fireworks were banned for sale to consumers, the proprietor of Wilber refused to

stop selling them. On August 13, 1999, the government filed a complaint. On August

17, U.S. Marshals seized the fireworks. On August 31, the deadline for claims passed

without a claim being filed. On November 19, 1999, the court ordered condemnation,

forfeiture, and destruction of the seized fireworks. 
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Cases Against the Commission

Greg Shelton, Shelton Wholesale, Inc. and The National Fireworks Association, Ltd.

v. CPSC, No. 97-6021-CV-SJ-4-6 (W. D. Mo.) and No. 99-1450WMSJ (8th Cir.). Since

1969, the Federal Hazardous Substances Act has imposed statutory restrictions on the

distribution of certain fireworks devices. Under regulations of the Food and Drug

Administration and CPSC, additional restrictions have existed. Under those statutory and

regulatory provisions, CPSC takes enforcement actions against the products of Shelton

and members of the National Fireworks Association. On February 14, 1997, the

plaintiffs filed a complaint and motion for preliminary injunction, alleging that CPSC

acted illegally. On March 4, 1997, the government filed a motion to dismiss. On April

10, 1997, the judge filed a Memorandum to Counsel, to which both sides responded. On

May 8, 1997, the court denied the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction and the

government's motion to dismiss. Between July 1997 and April 1998, the parties engaged

in discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, and document production. The

government moved for summary judgment on February 13, 1998, and the plaintiffs

moved for summary judgment on March 3, 1998. On April 28, 1998, the court ruled on

the cross motions for summary judgment and found that: (a) CPSC has jurisdiction to

regulate fireworks, (b) Shelton's products were in interstate commerce, (c) the doctrine of

laches does not preclude CPSC from seeking civil penalties, (d) CPSC may rely for

injunctive relief on violative fireworks that it permitted Shelton to sell, (e) CPSC may use

sampling to condemn a whole fireworks shipment, (f) the issue of non-random sampling

is reserved for trial, (g) Shelton's and NFA's due process arguments lack merit, (h) the

statistical validity of a sample that disregards the size of the shipment is reserved for trial,

(i) Shelton's and NFA's claim that fuse burn values of 2.51 and higher must be rounded

up to 3 is not adopted, (j) Shelton's and NFA's claim about the labeling of small festival

balls is wrong, (k) Shelton's arguments about the corporate and individual distinctiveness

of the three importers are reserved for trial, (l) CPSC's assertion that Shelton acted

"knowingly" is reserved for trial, (m) there is jurisdiction over the NFA case, and (n)

there is no evidence to support Shelton's claim that CPSC took "unjustified actions and

threats" against Shelton.

From May 11-15, 1998, the parties presented evidence at a bench trial (a non-jury

trial before the judge). Both sides filed post-trial briefs on August 3, 1998. The court

heard oral argument on November 5, 1998. On January 6, 1999, the court denied

Shelton's and NFA's remaining due process claims and entered judgment for CPSC. On

February 5, 1999, Shelton and NFA filed notices of appeal. On March 31, 1999, the

Court of Appeals issued an order to show cause why the appellate proceedings should not

be held in abeyance pending any further appeal by the Shelton parties in the "fine" case. 

On April 5, 1999, the Court of Appeals suspended the briefing schedule pending

resolution of its show cause order. On April 16, 1999, both sides responded to the show

cause order. On April 28, 1999, the Court of Appeals ordered the appeal held in

abeyance pending a final judgment in the "fine" case.
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Guangzhou Hua Yue Enterprises v. CPSC, Ann Brown, Frank Nava, Customs

Service, Thomas Kelley, and Irene Jankov, No. CV99-8870 DDP (AIJx) (C.D. Calif.).

Beginning in July 1999, Customs detained an import shipment of non-complying lighters

that were being transhipped to Mexico. CPSC was concerned that the lighters would

reenter the U.S. after being shipped to Mexico. The government seeks assurance, with

appropriate documentation, that the lighters are in fact intended for use in Mexico. The

plaintiff has failed to provide any convincing documentation. On July 1, 1999, the

plaintiff filed a complaint seeking a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief for release

of the cigarette lighter shipment, based on the claim that they are for distribution and sale

in Mexico. On November 4, 1999, the U.S. Customs Service seized the lighters. On

November 22, 1999, the plaintiff moved for a preliminary injunction seeking release of

the lighters. On December 10, 1999, the government moved to dismiss the case based on

the plaintiff's failure to exhaust its administrative remedies. On December 20, 1999, the

government opposed the motion for preliminary injunction, and the plaintiff replied on

December 30, 1999. The court heard arguments, on January 3, 2000, on the

government's motion to dismiss. The court granted the motion to dismiss on January 4,

2000 and entered final judgment on January 5, 2000.
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Part II: Civil Penalty Agreements Accepted by the Commission

In the Matter of Black & Decker (U.S.), Inc., CPSC No. 00-C0001---The firm paid a civil

penalty of $575,000 to settle staff allegations that it failed to report a defect or unreasonable risk

in its Spacemaker Optima Model T1000 Type 1 Toasters in violation of section 15(b) of the

CPSA.

In the Matter of Baby’s Dream Furniture, Inc., CPSC No. 00-C0002---The firm paid a civil

penalty of $200,000 to settle staff allegations that it failed to report a defect or unreasonable risk

in its Generation Cribs as required by section 15(b) of the CPSA.

In the Matter of Lancaster Colony Corporation, CPSC No. 00-C0004---The firm paid a civil

penalty of $150,000 to settle staff allegations that it failed to report a defect or unreasonable risk

in its Clearfire De-Lite Candles in violation of section 15(b) of the CPSA.

In the Matter of Hasbro, Inc., CPSC No. 00-C0005---The firm agreed to pay a civil penalty of

$400,000 to settle staff allegations that it failed to report a defect or unreasonable risk in its

Fold’n Travel infant carriers in violation of section 15(b) of the CPSA.

In the Matter of Standard Mattress Company, CPSC No. 00-C0008---The staff negotiated a

Consent Order Agreement that resolved staff allegations that the firm violated the Standard for

the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads and the FFA. The agreement provided for a

cease and desist order, for the recall of certain futons manufactured in 1998, and for the payment

of a civil penalty of $60,000. 

In the Matter of Red Rock Trading Company, Inc. and Blackjack Fireworks, Inc., CPSC No.

00-C0010---The firm paid a civil penalty of $90,000 to settle staff allegations that it knowingly

sold banned and misbranded fireworks in violation of sections 4(a) and (c) of the FHSA.

In the Matter of L.L. Bean, Inc., CPSC No. 00-C0012---The firm agreed to pay a civil penalty

of $750,000 to settle staff allegations that it failed to report a defect or unreasonable risk in its

AC25 and W695 Backpack Child Carriers in violation of section 15(b) of the CPSA.

In the Matter of AZ3, Inc. d/b/a BCBG Max Azria, CPSC No. 00-C0013---The firm agreed to

pay a civil penalty of $75,000 to settle staff allegations that it sold, or offered for sale, chenille

sweaters that knowingly violated the Clothing Standard, section 3(a) of the FFA, and sections

15(b) and 19(a)(4) of the CPSA.

In the Matter of Galoob Toys, Inc., CPSC No. 00-C0014---The firm agreed to pay a civil

penalty of $400,000 to settle staff allegations that it failed to report a defect or unreasonable risk

in its Sky Dancers flying dolls in violation of section 15(b) of the CPSA.

In the Matter of Riello Corporation of America, CPSC No. 00-C0015---The firm paid a civil

penalty of $125,000 to settle staff allegations that it failed to report a defect or unreasonable risk

in its Riello 40 Series BF 3 and BF 5 oil burners as required by section 15(b) of the CPSA.
APPENDIX H: Index of Products Regulated

by CPSC
H-3

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 the CPSA 1145.5
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-4

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

H-5

Charcoal briquettes HSA classification as 1500.12(a)(1)

 hazardous

 special labeling 1500.14(b)(6)

Chemistry sets HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(23)

 exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(1)

Child-resistant packaging PPPA criteria and substances 1700

 (see special packaging) subject

Chlorofluorocarbons, self CPSA labeling requirement 1401

 pressurized products containing

Cholestyramine, anhydrous PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(v)

 packaging 

Cigarette lighters HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(29)

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(20)

CPSA standard 1210

Clacker balls HSA requirements 1500.18(a)(7)

1500.86(a)(5)

Cleaning products HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(11)

Clothing (see wearing apparel, sleepwear)

Coal burning appliances (see appliances)

Coldwave permanent neutralizers PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(19)

 containing sodium bromate or

 potassium bromate

Colestipol PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(xv)

 packinging

Combustible hazardous HSA definition 1500.3(c)(iii)

 substances flashpoint testing 1500.43a

Conjugated estrogens tablets PPPA exemption from special 1700. 1 4(a)(10)(xvii)

 packaging

Consumer product CPSA reporting of sub- 1115

 stantial product

 hazards

Containers, consumer-owned HSA exemption from full 1500.83(a)(14)

 (portable) labeling

Controlled drugs PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(4)

Corrosive substances HSA definition 1500.3(b)(7),(c)(3)

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

H-6

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

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)

 Methylprednisolone tablets (not more 1700.14(a)(10)(xiv)

 than 84 mg per package)
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-7

 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)

Dry-cleaning solvents HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(18)

 labeling

Emberizing materials, CPSA ban 1305

 artificial, containing

 asbestos

Epoxy resins HSA labeling 1500.13(c)

Erythromycin ethylsuccinate, PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(iii)

 Suspension and granules for special packaging

 suspension

 Chewable tablets 1700.14(a)(10)(xvi)

Ethanol-containing mouthwash PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(22)

Ethylenediamine HSA labeling 1500.13(c)

Ethylene glycol in felt pads HSA exemption frcm labeling 1500.83(a)(28)

Ethylene glycol HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(2),(b)(2)

special packaging 1700.14(a)(11)

Exports (noncomplying products) All reporting requirements 1019

Extremely flammable contents of HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(vii)

 self-pressurized containers method to determine 1500.45

flashpoint testing 1500.46

exemption from 1500.83(a)(1)

 labeling

Extremely flammable HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(i)

 hazardous substances testing method 1500.43a

Extremely flammable solids HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(v)

testing method 1500.44

Eye irritants HSA testing method 1500.3(b)(8),(c)(4)

definition 1500.42

Fabrics FFA flammability 1602-1632
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-8

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

 containing paint

Furniture polish, liquid PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(2)
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-9

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)

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)
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-12

Packages, child-resistant(see

 child-resistant packaging)

Packages, sample PPPA submission 1700.14(b)

Paint, lead in HSA ban over 0.5% (pre- 1500.17(a)(6)

 1978)

CPSA ban over 0.06% 1303

 (1978 and later)

CPSA to be regulated under 1145.2

 the CPSA

Paint solvents PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(15)

Painting kits HSA exemption 1500.83(a)(25)

Pancrelipase PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(ix)

 packaging

Paper items HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(3)

 list

Paraphenylenediamine HSA labeling 1500.13(a)

Patching compounds, containing asbestos CPSA ban 1304

Perchloroethylene in HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(31)

 visual novelty devices

Percussion explosives HSA definition 1500.3(c)(7)(i)(a)

Petroleum distillates HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8),(9),

Phenol (carbolic acid) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(7),(2),(15)

HSA labeling 1500.129(d)

Photodynamic sensitizer HSA definition 1500.3(b)(9)

Photographic color HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(25)

 processing kits

Plant foods, dry HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(21)

 granular

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
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-13

Prednisone PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(x)

 special packaging

Pressure-generating substances HSA definition 1500.3(c)(7)(i)

Primary irritant HSA definition 1500.3(g)(2)

testing method 1500.41

Propellant devices for model rockets HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(8),(9),

 (12), (13)

Radiator cleaners HSA as household substance 1500.3(c)(10)(i)

Radioactive substances HSA defined exemption 1500.3(b)(11),(c)(8)

Refrigerator doors RSA standard to permit 1750

 opening from inside

Refuse bins, unstable CPSA ban 1301

Roof coatings HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13), (34)

Rope, cord, string, etc. HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(4)

Rugs (see Carpets)

Rubber vulcanizing HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13)

Sacrosidase (sucrase) in a PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(xx)

 solution of glycerol and water packaging

Salt (sodium chloride) HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(16)

Self-pressurized products HSA exemption from full 1500.83(a)(1)

 labeling

testing method for 1500.45,46

 flammable or extremely

 flammable contents

information statements 1500.130

 required

 containing chlorofluorocarbons CPSA labeling requirement 1401

 containing vinyl chloride HSA ban 1500.17(a)(10)

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)
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-14

Sodium fluoride (prescription PPPA exempting from special 1700.14(a)(10)(vii)

 aqueous solutions) packaging

Sodium hydroxide HSA labeling 1500.129(j)

Sodium/potassium hydroxide PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5)

Solder kit HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(30)

Solder paste HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(22)

Special packaging PPPA standards 1700.15

re-use prohibited 1700.15(c)

test procedure 1700.20

restricted flow 1700.15(d)

 requirement

Spot removers, single- HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(18),(19),(26)

 use

Spot removing kits HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(25)

Sponges, cellulose HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(15)

Stoddard solvent HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(4)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)(ii)

Stoves, coal and wood burning

 (see appliances)

Strong sensitizers HSA definition 1500.3(b)(9)

list of 1500.13

Sulfuric acid HSA labeling 1500.129(b)

PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(9)

Swimming pool slides CPSA standard 1207

Tank coatings HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(34)

Thread, string, twine, etc. HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(4)

Toluene (toluol) HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3)

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
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-15

 balls, small HSA ban 1500.18(a)(17)

labeling 1500.19

 caps and toy guns HSA ban 1500.18(a)(5)

 producing impulse-type sound testing method 1500.47

exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(2)

1500.86(a)(6)

Toys (continued)

 clacker balls HSA ban 1500.18(a)(7)

exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(5)

 dolls presenting hazards HSA ban 1500.18(a)(3)

exemption from banning 1500.86(a)(2)

 electrically-operated toys and children's article HSA ban 1500.18(b)

requirements 1505

labeling 1505.3

performance 1505.6

games, self-pressurized hollow plastic toys HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(7)

 games HSA labeling 1500.19

 marbles HSA labeling 1500.19

 mineral oil HSA exemption from banning 1500.83(a)(32)

 mechanical hazards (various) HSA ban 1500.18(a)

 pacifiers HSA ban 1500.18(a)(8)

safety requirements 1511

 noisemaking toys HSA ban 1500.18(a)(2)

 painted with lead HSA ban, over 0.5% (pre-1978) 1500.17(a)(6)

CPSA ban, over 0.06%

 (1978 & later) 1303

 rattles HSA bans 1500.18(a)(1) & (15)

exemption from banning 1500.86(a)(1 )

safety requirements 1510

 sharp edges HSA technical requirements 1500.49

 sharp points HSA technical requirements 1500.48

 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)
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-16

 Use and abuse tests HSA testing procedures 1500.50.53

labeling 1500.14(a)(5)

exemption 1500.83(a)(8)

PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(6)

Tubes, collapsible metal HSA labeling 1500.121(e)

Unpackaged hazardous substances HSA labeling requirements 1500.121(f)

Turpentine HSA special labeling 1500.14(b)(5)

Varnish HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13)

Video games CPSA exemption from electrically- 1505

 operated toy requirements

Vienna paste HSA labeling 1500.129(i)

Vinyl chloride HSA ban 1500.17(a)(10)

Vinyl plastic film FFA standard (CS 192-53) 1611

Visual novelty devices HSA exemption 1500.83(a)(31)

 containing perchloroethylene

Volatile flammable materials HSA flashpoint testing method 1500.43

Walker-jumper HSA ban 1500.18(a)(6)

exemption from classification 1500.86(a)(4)

Water-repellent mixtures, masonry HSA ban 1500.17(a)(1)

Wax containers HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8)

Waxes, paste for autos, furniture, floors, HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8)

 shoes

Wearing apparel FFA standard (CS 191-53) 1610

Wood burning appliances (see appliances)

Writing instruments HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(38)

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 that

department of state government most compatible with the CPSC mission. In most states it is the

Department of Health. In others, it is the Office of the Attorneys General or the Department of

Agriculture or Consumer Protection.

In addition to working with State Designees, CPSC Regional Centers regularly cooperate

with local government officials, as well. Keeping up with Designees in 50 states and territories

is demanding, but working with thousands of local officials is most difficult. To solve this

problem, CPSC always works with State Designees and selectively works with local officials.

"Selectively" is defined as meaning the proper official at the proper place at the proper time.

The Federal State Cooperative Plan consists of four major components:

1. Contracts. Cost effective state and local contracts allow the Commission to

accomplish product safety work in places across our nation that CPSC would not get to. Because

CPSC contracts are usually small, state and local governments often match the Commission's

funds with its own to accomplish the objective.

2. Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) - Partnership Agreements. MOUs and

partnership agreements with states extend overall consumer protection through more effective

use of collective resources. Partnering is an arrangement between CPSC and state agencies
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wherein both parties agree to share, at no cost, 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 2000, the Commission supported the state and local contracts program in the

amount of $162,000 -- for Compliance, Hazard Identification and Reduction, and Consumer

Information activities.

In addition to the specific states and State agencies listed below that conducted routine

compliance and hazard identification and reduction programs, the Agency also contracted for

programs in the areas of: poison prevention packaging; hazard analysis support; fire department

injury and fatality data; and extensive expert fireworks training.

States or local agencies that participated in the FY 2000 CPSC contract's program:

Eastern Region

Connecticut

Department of Consumer Protection

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

Poison Prevention Packaging

District of Columbia

Prevention Health Services Administration

Recall Checks

Florida

Department of Agriculture

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

Georgia

Office of Consumer Affairs

In-depth Investigations

Recall Checks

ATV Monitoring

Maine

Department of Human Services

Recall Checks

Maryland

Department of Health & Mental

 Hygiene

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

Poison Prevention Packaging

ATV Monitoring

Montgomery County Fire Department

Hazard Analysis Support

Massachusetts

Board of Registration and Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging
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Eastern Region (Continued)

Mississippi

State Board of Health

Recall Checks

ATV Monitoring

New Hampshire

Department of Health and Human Services

Recall Checks

New Jersey

Division of Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

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

Mercer County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Union County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Somerset County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Cape May County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Camden County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

New York

Fire Department of New York

Hazard Analysis Support

Pennsylvania

Bucks County Consumer Protection

Recall Checks

Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire

Hazard Analysis Support

 Rhode Island Department of Health

Poison Prevention Packaging

Puerto Rico

Department of Consumer Affairs

In-depth Investigations

Recall Checks

Rhode Island

Department of Health

Poison Prevention Packaging

Vermont

Department of Health

Recall Checks

Virgin Islands

Department of Licensing and

Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

West Virginia

Office of the Attorney General

ATV Monitoring
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Central Region

Arkansas

Department of Health

Recall Checks

Hazard Analysis Support

Illinois

Department of Professional Regulation

Poison Prevention Packaging

City of Chicago Fire Department

Hazard Analysis Support

Iowa

Department of Public Health

Recall Checks

ATV Monitoring

Kansas

Bureau of Disease Prevention and

 Control

Recall Checks

Kentucky

Bureau of Health Services

In-depth Investigations

Eastern Kentucky University

Fire Data

Board of Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging

Michigan

Board of Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging

North Dakota

State Laboratories

Recall Checks

Ohio

Department of Health

Recall Checks

ATV Monitoring

Oklahoma

Department of Health

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

Tulsa Fire Department

Hazard Analysis Support

Texas

Department of Health

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

ATV Monitoring

Dallas Fire Department

Hazard Analysis Support

San Antonio Fire Department

Hazard Analysis Support

Wisconsin

Department of Agriculture

In-depth Investigations

Recall Checks

ATV Monitoring
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Western Region

Arizona

Board of Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging

Department of Health Services

Hazard Analysis Support

California

Department of Health Services

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

ATV Monitoring

Bureau of Home Furnishings

Recall Checks

Poison Control Center

Poison Prevention Packaging

Contra Costa County

Hazard Analysis Support

Colorado

Department of Health

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

Tri-County Health Department

In-depth Investigations

Guam

Department of Public Health

and Social Services

Recall Checks

Hawaii

Honolulu Fire Department

Hazard Analysis Support

Idaho

S.E. District Health Department

Recall Checks

ATV Monitoring

S.W. District Health Department

Recall Checks

ATV Monitoring

Central District Health Department

Recall Checks

New Mexico

Board of Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging

Oregon

Attorney General’s Office

Recall Checks

Utah

Salt Lake County Health Department

Recall Checks

Washington

Board of Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging

Everett Fire Department

Hazard Analysis Support
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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, 241officials in 36 states, Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, and Guam are

commissioned by the CPSC.

State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Eastern Region

Alabama Department of Public James J. McVay

Carol F. Gaddis-Mysinger

Zahid Khawaja

Lynn B. William

Connecticut Department of Joan Jordan

Consumer Protection Vincent J. Pugliese, Jr.

Department of Jack Kornacki

Consumer Protection Lionel C. Roberge, Jr.

Drug Control Herbert C. Strickland, Jr.

Division Michelle Sylvestra

John Gadea, Jr.

Delaware Board of Pharmacy Sandra S. Robinson

James L. Kaminski

Calvin M. Campbell

William H. Knott

Robert S. Jameson

David W. Dryden

Bonnie Wallner
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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Eastern Region (Continued)

District of Columbia Department of LaVerne H. Jones

Health Agueda Maradiaga

Bureau of Injury John Pitts

and Disability Nigel Scott

Prevention Kimberley A. Turner

Florida Department of James R. Kelly

Agriculture & Robert L. Lastinger

Consumer Services Douglas W. Jennings

Barb C. Millar

Joseph P. Nicolosi

 James Kady

Ronald L. Cave

Cassie J. Beebe

Paul N. Driggers

Arthur L. Williams

Robert Cultip

Georgia Office of Consumer Connie P. Spearman

Affairs Charles F. Mills

Russell F. Laurens

Michael A. Kaiser

Marian R. Collins

Calvin Cash II

Perry Charles Lunsford

Brenda D. Womack

Carolyn Mills

Lisa A. Thomas

Daniel Vogt

Monty D. Mohr

Ruth J. Ormond

Sondra Sue Pitts

Edmund J. Bazar
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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Eastern Region (Continued)

Georgia (Continued) Office of Alma F. Washington

Consumer Affairs Pamela Y. Wells

Queen C. Acree

David R. Boucher

Ondray T. Jennings

Eddie Garan

Kenneth Cooper

Maine Department of Human Staci Sevigny

Services

Division of Maternal &

Child Health

Maryland Department of Health & Pamela J. Engle

Mental Hygiene David Roberts

Office of Food Bruce Wilhelm

Protection & Consumer Patricia A. Schwaninger

Health Services Linda Rudie

Kirk Engle

Jennifer Pruitt 

Division of Drug Control Robert Chang

Jack H. Freedman

Peter Frederick Smith

Louis Friedman

Catherine Putz

Harold B. Jones

Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Leslie Doyle

Daniel E. Warren

James D. Coffey

Mississippi State Board of Health Willie L. Brown

George Keith Maranger
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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Eastern Region (Continued)

New Jersey Department of Anthony J. Brennan

Law & Public Safety Terry Lawrence Smith

Division of Consumer Richard A. Zitelli

Affairs William L. Walters

Enforcement Bureau Robert Lake

Wayne Nastase

Nancy Paterson

Clinton Spaar

Robert F. Rokosz

Robert Elker

Joseph A. Gani

Joseph M. Mraw

Agatha Perez

Richard L. Perry

Camden County Thomas J. DiNunzio

James L. Wickner

Patricia Tuck-Davis

Cape May County Edward J. Rodgers

E. Robert Spiegel

Cumberland County Louis G. Moreno, Jr.

Monmouth County Dorothy H. Avallone

Jane Jennings

Mary D. Flaherty

Beverly Cohen

Ocean County Kenneth J. Leake

Kent E. Madsen

Edwin J. Olson

Barbara O'Neill
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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Eastern Region (Continued)

New Jersey (Continued) Passaic County Ernest Salerno

Barbara Anne Mekita

Carol McLellan

Rosalia Sperati

Somerset County Virginia G. Mastrogiovanni

Eileen V. Popovich

Diane C. Vivona

Xiomara J. Piercey

Union County Ollie Boone

Patric Morris

Dondria Newton

Pennsylvania Bucks County Steven R. Reilly

Department of Consumer A. Courtney Yelle

Protection

Puerto Rico Department of Jose Rodriguez Sanchez

Consumer Affairs Carlos Mateo Alers

Hector Rivera Aponte

Enrique V. Irigoyen

Francisco F. Aponte

Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy Catherine Cordy

Richard A. Yacino

South Carolina Board of Pyrotechnic Gerard W. Wingard

Safety

Department of William D. Kadlowec

Consumer Affairs Herbert Walker, Jr.

William E. Maree

Vermont Department of Sara Villeneuve

Health
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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Eastern Region (Continued)

Virgin Islands Department of Colin L. Brooks

Licensing & Consumer

Affairs

West Virginia Office of the Attorney Debra Whanger

General

Central Region

Arkansas Department of Health Sandra Lancaster

Ronald Q. Friday

Kathy Graves

Tamara Almand

Randy Carter

Jennings B. Ivy, Jr.

Illinois Department of Professional Robert L. Crawford

Regulation William Gaffney

Carl R. Jordan

Iowa Department of Public Debra L. Cooper

Health Thomas W. Schlife

Michael Magnant

Kansas Department of Health Roger E. Ozias

and Environment Gary Magathan

Launa Osbourn

Gerald E. Vornholt

Earnest E. Barnes

Stephen N. Paige

David R. Bustos

Melissa D. Lill

Daniel S. Hutchinson

Don Parsons
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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Central Region (Continued)

Kansas (Continued) Department of Health Melinda L. Rice

and Environment Mary T. Glassburner

Amy S. Peters

Daryl W. Meierhoff

Mark Lackey

Gregory O. Willis

Kentucky Department of Human Michael B. Cavanah

Resources Maxine M. Brown

Bureau of Health Services Douglas L. Jackson

Eastern Kentucky Bill M. Abney

University Robert Asel

Fire and Safety Beverly G. Hart

Ronald L. Hopkins

Stephen E. Meyers

James T. Thurman

Board of Pharmacy Nancy K. Busroe

Jeffrey L. Osman

Maxine Snively

Michael Mone

Louisiana Office of Public Health Louis Tractman, MD

Department of Justice Isabel Wingerter

Attorney General's Office

Michigan Office of Health Services Carol A. Haynes-Hall

Ohio Department of Public Michael W. Moser

Health

Oklahoma Department of Health K .C. Ely

John Lamb
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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Central Region (Continued)

South Dakota Board of Pharmacy Dennis M. Jones

James H. Jones

Clifford W. Thomas

Texas Department of Health Joel Ortiz

Austin Terry W. Johnson

Marcia A. Roberts

Brad Genzer

Department of Health Robert H. Lance

Houston

Department of Health Glenn Dunlap

Arlington Richard M. Lerro

Department of Health Richard Boykin

San Antonio

Department of Health Turonda Jackson

Texas City

Western Region

California Department of Health Bruce R. Hilliard

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
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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Western Region (Continued)

California (Continued)

Department of Health Sally O. Lum

Services

Poison Control Center Linda J. Pope

Elise C. Stone

Bureau of Home Leo D. Virata

Furnishings and Thermal Terry D. Lee

Insulation, North Highland David E. Whipple

Byron R. Bluen, Jr.

Richard A. Lasiter

Terry L. McClellan

Pamela J. Ayo

Colorado Department of Health Lori Gerzina

Daniel M. Rifken

Victoria Smith

Jacalyn Whelan

Roberta L. Boitano

Linda Cherry

Clark Wilson

Therese Pilonetti

Tri-County Health Nicole Haubert

Department Melody Mascarenaz

Meridith J. Mitchell

Michele R. Kinshella
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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Western Region (Continued)

Guam Department of Public Alma S. McDonald

Health and Social Michello Razo

Services Dennis G. Rodriguez

Joe R. San Agustin

Ronald B. Carandang

Rosanna Y. Rabago

Idaho Health Department Joanne Fletcher

Southeast District Becky Brekke

Craig Madson

Dennis Morrison

Health Department Tom Turco

Central District Martin O. Jones

Oregon Office of the Jocelyn H. Wagner

Attorney General

Utah Bureau of Health Dan Kinnersley

Promotion and

Education

Wyoming Department of Agriculture Shawn Moore

Gerald V. Olson

Nancy Rieke

Doug Krogman

Harold D. Anderson, Jr.
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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, which extends overall consumer

protection through more effective use of collective resources. Partnering creates an arrangement

between CPSC and state or local agencies wherein both parties agree to share, at no cost to the

other party, the responsibility for certain product safety activities. These agreements are usually

with agencies having responsibilities that are similar to CPSC's.

Partnership agreements have resulted in a free exchange of information on inspectional

activity, recalls, enforcement actions, and outreach programs. It has provided 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 & 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 & 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

Department of Health

Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs

Board of Pharmacy

Rhode Island Consumers' Council

Division of Drug Control
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State or Commonwealth Department

Eastern Region (Continued)

South Carolina Department of Health and

Environmental Control

Board of Pharmacy

Virgin Islands Consumer Services Administration

Board of Pharmacy

Virginia Department of Agriculture &

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

Michigan Department of Health

Minnesota Attorney General's Office
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State or Commonwealth Department

Central Region (Continued)

Missouri Department of Health

Nebraska Department of Health

North Dakota Department of Health and

Consolidated Laboratories

Ohio Department of Health

South Dakota Department of Health

Texas Department of Health

Board of Pharmacy

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture

Trade & Consumer Division

Western Region

California Department of Health

Food & Drug Section

Colorado Department of Health

Hawaii Food and Drug Branch

Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Montana Department of Health &

Environmental Services

New Mexico Health & Environment

Department

Nevada Board of Pharmacy
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State or Commonwealth Department

Western (Continued)

Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal

Board of Pharmacy

Utah Department of Commerce

Wyoming Board of Pharmacy

Department of Health
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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. Cini McLaughlin

Injury Prevention Coordinator

Office of Emergency Medical Services

Blue Hen Corporate Center - Suite 4H

655 Bay Road

Dover, Delaware 19901

( 302 ) 739-6637

FAX: ( 302 ) 739-2352

simclaughlin@state.de.us

District of Columbia

Dr. Adeniyi Ibikinle

Department of Health

Bureau of Injury & Disability Prevention

825 N. Capitol Street, NE

3rd Floor

Washington, DC 20002

(202)442-9139

(202)442-4796

siji1st@aol.com
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Eastern Region (Continued)

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. Barry W. Reid

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

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 Rogers

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.rogers@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
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Eastern Region (Continued)

New Hampshire

Ms. Marie Kiely

Chief, Injury Prevention Program

Bureau of Maternal & Child Health

Department of Health & Human

 Services

6 Hazen Drive

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

(603) 271-4520

FAX: (603)271-3827

mkiely@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

brennana@smtp.lps.state.nj.us

New York

Ms. Debra Martinez

Chairwoman & Executive Director

NY State Consumer Protection Board

5 Empire Plaza - Suite 2101

Albany, New York 12223

(518) 474-3514

FAX: (518) 474-2474

huffmire@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

Mr. Steven B. Horner

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

shorner@state.pa.us

Puerto Rico

Hon. Jose Antonio Alicea

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
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Eastern Region (Continued)

Rhode Island

Ms. Nancy Libby Fisher, Chief

 of Primary Prevention

Division of Prevention & Health Services

Department of Health

Three Capitol Hill, Room 408

Providence, Rhode Island 02908

(401) 277-3118

FAX: (401) 277-6953

nancyl@doh.state.ri.us

South Carolina

Mr. Philip Porter

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

porter@state.dca.sc.us

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

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
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Eastern Region (Continued)

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

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

 Adminstrator

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

Ms. Mary DePrez

Deputy State Health Commissioner

2 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

(317) 233-7200

FAX: (317) 233-7387

mdeprez@isdh.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
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Central Region (Continued)

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) 564-4556

FAX: (502) 564-6533

mike.cavanah@mail.state.ky.us

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, Unintential 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

Ms. Karen Olson

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

karen.olson@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
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Central Region (Continued)

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

Ohio

Mr. Mike Moser

Health Risk Reduction

Department of Health

246 North High Street

Eighth Floor

Columbus, Ohio 43266-0588

(614) 644-8655

FAX: (614) 644-7740

mmoser@odh.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

Ms. Merry Fran Tryon

Director, Consumer Protection Division

Department of Agriculture, Trade and

Consumer Protection - P.O. Box 8911

2811 Agriculture Drive

Madison, Wisconsin 53704-6777

(608) 224-4921

FAX: (608) 224-4939

tryonmf@wheel.datcp.state.wi.us
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Western Region

Alaska

Commissioner Karen Perdue

Department of Health

 and Social Services

P. O. Box 110601

Juneau, Alaska 99811-0601

(907) 465-3030

FAX: (907) 465-3068

karen_perdue@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. Stuart Richardson

Chief, Food and Drug Branch

Department of Health Services

714 P Street, Room 1253

Sacramento, California 95814

(916) 657-1425

FAX: (916) 657-1156

srichard@dhs.ca.gov

Colorado

Ms. Lori Gerzina

Program Manager

Consumer Protection Division

Department of Health

4300 Cherry Creek Drive South

Denver, Colorado 80220-1530

(303) 692-3635

FAX: (303) 753-6809

lgerzina@smtpgate.dphe.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

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

(vacant)

Chief, Food and Consumer Safety Bureau

Department of Health and

 Human Services

Cogswell Building - 1400 Broadway

Helena, Montana 59620

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 P. O. Box 45804

Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0802

(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 three

Commissioners currently head the agency. 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 130 member field staff, located in 38 cities across the country, supports the

full range of CPSC programs. The field staff conduct in-depth investigations of injuries and

deaths, provide local support for the hospitals that report through the NEISS system, and collect

reports of product-related incidents. Field investigators inspect manufacturers, importers,

distributors, and retailers and collect product samples for testing or evaluation to determine

violations of safety regulations and possible substantial product hazards. The field staff insure

that appropriate action is taken to correct any violations. They also negotiate and monitor recalls

of hazardous products and provide advice and guidance to industry. The field staff implement

national safety education campaigns, respond to inquiries, and work with the press and local

organizations to bring product safety information to the consumer. The field staff also work with

state and local officials and private organizations to inform the public about the safe use of

consumer products and to obtain compliance with CPSC laws and regulations.

Directorate for Administration is responsible for formulating and executing general

administrative policies in the areas of financial management, procurement, property and space

management, security equipment maintenance, printing, and warehousing, mail, duplication,

labor services and physical security.