VOLUNTARY STANDARDS ACTIVITIES

During FY 1992, there were 14 new, revised or reaffirmed voluntary consumer product safety standards
approved, for which the Commission's staff provided technical support These standards address among other
things, carbon monoxide detectors, child-resistant packaging, combination gas controls, formaldehyde in
particleboard, formaldhyde in hardwood and decorative plywood, garage door operators, baby gates and enclo-
sures, aboveground/onground swimming pools and the 1993 edition of the National Electrical Code.

The staff supported 39 voluntary standards development projects Thirty-three of these are being
directed by three national consensus groups The staff worked on 13 American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) standards, 12 ASTM standards, and eight Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards A description of
the purpose and status of these projects follows:

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REFERENCE SOURCE
TITLE 16 CFR

PRODUCT ACT TYPE OF REGULATION PART NUMBER
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 anches in outer
diameter)
safety requirements 1507

First Aid HSA policy for emesis 1500.134

labeling

Flammable contents of self- HSA definition 1500.3(c) (6) (v1i3)

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) (v1)
testing method 1500.44

Flammable substances HSA definition 1500.3(c) (6) (211)
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 difluorodi~ HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a) (12), (13)

chloromethane

warning label

Furniture, painted with lead- CPSA ban

containing paint

Furniture polish, liquid

PPPA special packaging

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1700.14(a) (2)


TABLE 2

ESTIMATES OF HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM TREATED INJURIES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF CERTAIN CONSUMER PRODUCTS
OCTOBER 1, 1991 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1992 *

Source: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS)*

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

AGE GROUP?
ESTIMATED
65 AND MEAN
PRODUCT GROUP' TOTAL UNDERS5 5-24 25-64 OVER SEVERITY‘
1. Child Nursery
Equipment and Supplies 118,179 97,922 9,543 7,185 3,512 51
2. Toys 175,208 84,052 67,685 21,829 1,642 33

3. Sports and Recreational

Activities and

Equipment 4,497,768 217,598 3,170,671 1,055,546 52,532 28
4. Home Communication,

Entertainment and

Hobby Equipment 132,176 33,294 42,477 39,003 17,403 32
5. Personal Use items 531,144 164,067 195,478 137,477 34,044 55
6. Packaging and

Containers for

Household Products 335,911 51,830 122,784 138,468 22,646 28
7. Yard and Garden
Equipment 280,302 14,153 71,832 156,699 37,582 46

8. Home Workshop
Apparatus, Tools

and Attachments 374,186 16,928 94,735 226,729 35,794 51
9. Home and Family

Maintenance Products 133,095 36,607 30,821 55,840 9,767 72
10. General Household

Appliances 161,556 37,294 39,495 69,893 14,874 70

11. Space Heating, Cooling
and Ventilating

Appliances 136,010 45,357 38,214 43,200 9,239 83
12. Housewares 849,849 62,476 316,610 427,997 42,698 27
13. Home Furnishings and
Fixtures 1,970,747 586,594 475,893 576,421 331,610 41
14. Home Structures and
Construction Materials 3,343,202 527,627 1,117,038 ~=1,180,098 517,923 36
15. Miscellaneous 220,349 49,395 100,078 54,907 15,970 51

* Comparisons with previous annual report tables must be done with caution since the NEISS sample was updated
as of January 1, 1990


State or
Commonwealth

Department

Eastern Region (continued)
North Carolina
Pennsylvania

Puerto Rico

Rhode Island

South Carolina

Virgima

Virgin Islands

West Virginia

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State Board of Pharmacy

Department of Health
Allegheny County Health Department
Bureau of Consumer Protection

Department of Consumer
Affairs
Board of Pharmacy

Consumers’ Council
Division of Drug Control

Department of Health and
Environmental Control

Board of Pharmacy

Department of Agriculture &
Consumer Services

Board of Pharmacy

Consumer Services Administration

Department of Labor


State(s) or
Commonwealth

Department

Commissioned
Officers

Western Region

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Department of
Health Services

Department of Health

Department of

Health Services

Food and Drug Branch
Sacramento

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Anthony J. Battistone
Judith A. Betterton
Richard E Cox

Cecile M. Fowler
Ronald B Holley
Michael Patz

Norman J. Petersen
Michael J Porch

Don Selvey

John R. Carter
Glen P Clements
Kenneth E. Free
Ronald O. Friday
Wynn D Grandgeorge
Tamara Almand
Edward L Free
Jennings B. Ivy
James P. Jones
Gary M. Kahanak
Robert L. Kemp
Charles B. Presson
Jimmy W Shelby
James H. Tanner
Haldor M Wilkes

Proserpina Abarquez-Delacruz
Celeste A. Albanez

Susan O Bond

Charles R Carey

Yvonne Fernandez-Milhouse
Therese L Hoban

Joan Howe

Glen C. Lawrence

Lester Lowe


Jacqueline Jones-Smith
Charman

Carol G. Dawson
Vice-Chairman

Mary Sheila Gall
Commissioner


REFERENCE SOURCE
TITLE 16 CFR

PRODUCT ACT TYPE OF REGULATION PART NUMBER
Caustic poisons HSA labeling 1500.129
potash HSA labeling 1500.129
PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a) (5)
soda HSA labeling 1500.29(9)
PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5)
Cellulose sponges HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a) (15)
Cellulose insulation CPSA standard 1209
CPSA labeling 1404
Charcoal briquettes HSA classification as 1500.12(a)(1)
hazardous
special labeling 1500.14(b) (6)
Chemistry sets HSA exemption from labeling 1550.83(a)(23)
exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(1)
Child-resistant packaging and PPPA criteria and substances 1700
see special packaging) subject
Chlorofluorocarbons, self CPSA labeling requirement 1401
pressurized products containing
Cholestvramine, 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)
Cleaning products HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(11

Clothing (see wearing apparel, sleepwear)

Coal burning appliances (see appliances)

Coldwave permanent neutralizers
containing sodium bromate or

potassium bromate

Colestipol

Combustible hazardous
substances

PPPA

PPPA

HSA

Special packaging

1700.14(a) (19)

exemption from special 1700.14(a) (10) (xv)

packinging

definition
flashpoint testing

BS

1500.3(c) (iii)
1500.43a


35 SOFT GOODS/INFANT BEDDING (ASTM F15.40.26)

Purpose - To develop an ASTM voluntary standard addressing ingestion/choking on decorative items
and entanglement/strangulation from strings or threads on infant bedding products and nursery soft
goods. Status ~ The CPSC staff attended the first organizational meeting of this new activity on
8/6/91. The staff did not attend a second meeting that was held on 2/25/92.

36. STROLLERS (ASTM F15.40.08)

Purpose - To revise an ASTM voluntary standard, first published in 1983, to add provisions addressing
the effectiveness of the restraining system, security of latching mechanisms, and entrapment/strangul-
ation of infants in convertible carnages/strollers. Status - The standard was revised three tmes The
most recent revision, approved in 12/90, added a conspicuous warning label concerning recommended
use of the restraining system

37. TOY SAFETY (ASTM F15.22)

Purpose - To revise the "Standard Consumer Safety Specification on Toy Safety (ASTM F963) " Status
- The standard was revised to add a provision calling for a warning label on balloon packaging and was
republished in 5/91. CPSC staff and others are suggesting new and revised provisions to be considered
during the the routine review of the standard every five years

38. INDOOR AIR QUALITY: UNVENTED GAS SPACE HEATERS (ANSI Z21.11.2)

Purpose - To revise the ANSI standard to incorporate emission rates for carbon monoxide. Status -
CPSC staff has completed testing on nine unvented gas space heaters using a standard hood test
system. A series of round robin tests will be conducted by industry, Testing will also be conducted
in cooperation with industry to verify estimates of in-home concentrations using indoor air quality
models. An emission factor for nitrogen dioxide was recommend to the ANSI Z21 Subcommittee on
9/25/92.

39. GAS WATER HEATERS (ANSI Z21.10)

Purpose - To revise the ANSI standard to protect consumers against ignition of flammable vapors by
water heaters. Status - An ANSI working group 1s investigating this issue

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State(s) or
Commonwealth

Department

Commissioned
Officers

Western Region (continued)

Oklahoma

Oregon

Texas

Wyoming

Department of Health

City of Gresham Fire
Department

Department of Health
Austin

Department of Health
Arlington

Department of Health
and Social Services

I-20

Richard Gunn
Tommy L Nash
Nevin L. Starkey

Laird A. Case

Richard A. Jones

Len A. Maimquist
Joseph B Parrott
Rebecca L. Thompson

Charles Hallmark
Mackie Lawrence
Ronald O. Sims
Joe Balderas
Rhonda Howe

Howard Hutchings


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

10/91

$C. Johnson & Son
Racine, WI

Glade Plug-In Air
Freshener, SCJOO1

Possible fire hazard in
units made prior to
September 1990 due
to error in winding the
resistance wire on
heater's core. Unit
may overheat

Changes were made in
the manufacturing
process and quality
controf to correct
future production

10/91 Lord Howards The unshielded tip of A free replacement
Newark, OH the helicopter rotor rotor with a shielded
may strike user's eye tip 1s offered to
Super Jet Toy consumers For a free
Helicopter, 32930 replacement part,
contact company or
place of purchase
10/91 Power Cords & Cables Fire and shock hazard Prospective corrective
College Point, NY action No recall
11256
Extension Cords
10/91 Maytag Corporation Misalignment of the Magic Chef conducted
Newton, 1A 50208 broiler burner batfle a field repair program
may produce excessive and redesigned the
Magic Chef and amounts of potentially baffle to prevent
Hardwick Gas Ranges dangerous carbon misalignment tn future
Models 24 and 24V8 monoxide. production.
10/91 Caloric Corporation Some ranges Caloric arranged for

Florence, SC

Models RLS312 and
RLS340 30-inch
Freestanding Gas
Ranges

distributed in January
and February 1990
may have an improper
seal between the
thermostat and the
manifold pipe. lf gas
were to leak it could
present a fire or
inhalation hazard.

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the free inspection and
repair of all suspect
units,


NATIONAL AFFILIATIONS

The Commission works directly with a number of national organizations with an interest
in safety. Often, this cooperation ts even more effective because CPSC's regional staff also

works with local affiliates of the same groups.

Table 3 gives a partial list of CPSC’s safety partners at the national level.

Table 3:
NATIONAL SAFETY PARTNERS
NON-GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT
ational Safety Council National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

(National Conference of States on Building Codes
land Standards

U.S. Customs Service

{National 4-H Council

Army Air Force Exchange Service

Council of American Building Officials

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Association of Food and Drug Officials

indian Health Service

National Association of Consumer Agency
Administrators

U.S Department of Housing and Urban
Development.

National Safe Kids Campaign

U.S. Fire Administration

Consumer Federation of Amenca

National institute of Standards and Technology _

Public Interest Research Groups

Federal Trade Commission

National Electncal Manufacturers Association

lU S. Environmental Protection Agency

Toy Manufacturers of Amenca

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

juvenile Products Manufacturers Association

U.S. Administration on Aging

Coalition for Container Safety

U.S. Department of Agriculture -Extension Service

Underwriters Laboratories inc.

‘Congressional Fire Services Institute

ASTM.

merican National Standards Institute

Poison Prevention Week Council

[American Society of Home Inspectors

National Environmental Health Association

[Amencan Fireworks Safety Laboratones

National Parks and Recreation Association

Wational Coalition for Consumer Education

National Retail Hardware Association

National Association of Home Inspectors

rt and Craft Matenals Institute

National Realtors Association

National Swimming Pool Safety Committee

(Association of Trial Lawyers of America

National Institute of Building Sciences

\National Fire Protection Association

Following are some examples of cooperation with CPSC's national safety partners:

*

CPSC ts a co-sponsor of the National Smoke Detector Project, a large public/private

partnership of nearly 200 participants dedicated to increasing the number of working detectors

in residences. Other mayor partners in the project include: the U.S. Fire Administration, the
Congressional Fire Services Institute, and the National Fire Protection Association. During

1992, CPSC provided the overall management of this project and supported the Field
investigations, Consumer Awareness, Codes and Standards, and Technology operating committees.

13°



REFERENCE SOURCE

TITLE 16 CFR

PRODUCT act TYPE OF REGULATION PART NUMBER
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)
grandular
Playpens: CPSA to be regulated under 1145.13
expandable the CPSA
mesh-sided CPSA to be regulated under 1145.11
the CPSA
Poisons, caustic HSA labeling requirements 1500.129
Polishing products HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a) (11)
Potash, caustic HSA dabeling 1500.129(1)
special packaging 1700.14(a) (5)

Potassium hydroxide HSA labeling 1500.129(1)

PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a) (5)
Potassium supplements, PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a) (10) (vi)
effervescent packaging
Prednisone PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a) (10) (x)

special packaging
Pressure-generating HSA definition 1500.3(c)(7)(1)
substances
Primary irritant HSA definition 1500.3(g) (2)
testing method 1500.41

Propellant devices for HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(8),(9),(12)
model rockets (12), (13)
Radiator cleaners HSA as household substance 1500.3(c)(10) (2)
Radioactive substances HSA defined exemption 1500.3(b) (11), (e) (8)
Refrigerator doors RSA standard to permit 1750

opening from inside

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Appendix I:

Federal-State
Cooperative
Mechanisms



ACTION

recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
tecall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall

recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recalt
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall
recall

MANUFACTURER/IMPORTE.

McCory Corp

Owens Brockway RX Products
Yazoo Manufacturing Co
Unique Industries, Inc.

Blue Whale International, Inc.
Blue Whale International, Inc.
Blue Whale international, inc.
Arrow Trading Co., Inc.
Broadway Agents, Corp
North American Bear Co
Target Stores

Jolly (U.S.A.) Inc.

International Playthings
GPT Products

Victoria's Secret Catalog
Little Tikes Co

Everything's A Dollar, inc.
Aldi, Inc (Nolte Co.)

Blue Box Toys

North American Bear Co
HKI Inc.

International Playthings
Kraemer Mercantile Corp
Kraemer Mercantile Corp.
Value Merchant's Inc.
Hickory Hills

Lovee Doll and Toy Co., Inc.
Amret Inc. dba Bargain Town
TP! of (L/Dollar Bul

TPI of IL/Dollar Bill

TPI of IL/Dollar Bull

Baby Plus Products, Inc
Creative Products/Toy Time
FA.O Schwarz

F.A 0. Schwarz

Tara Toys
Mathews/Halimark

Baby Plus Products, Inc
Dollar Kraze, Inc.

Geneva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Tara Toys

Tara Toys

Animal Quaker Ltd.

Animal Quaker Ltd

Arumat Quaker Ltd.

Ammal Quaker Ltd

Animal Quaker Ltd.

Animal Quaker Ltd

Animal Quaker Ltd.

The Sail Harbor, Inc.

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CITY & STATE ZiP CODE
York, PA 17402
Toledo, OH 43666
Jackson, MS 39216
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Dawe, FL 33328
Davie, FL 33328
Davie, FL 33328
New York, NY 10010
New York, NY 10010
Chicago, IL 10601
Minneapolis, MN 55440
W. Berlin, NJ 08091
Riverdale, NJ 07457
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Hudson, OH 44236
Milwaukee, Wi 10018
Batavia, IL 60510
New York, NY 10010
Chicago, IL 60610
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Riverdale, NJ 07457
New York, NY 10010
New York, NY 10010
New York, NY 10010
Clifton, TN 38425
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Montgomery, AL 36127
Crestwood, iL 53202
Crestwood, IL 53202
Crestwood, IL $3202
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
Skokie, IL 60077
New York, NY 10153
New York, NY 10153
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Baltimore, MD 37698
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
Hammond, IN 46323
Broomfield, CO 80038
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Greensboro, NC 27408
Greensboro, NC 27408
Greensboro, NC 27408
Greensboro, NC 27408
Greensboro, NC 27408
Greensboro, NC 27408
Greensboro, NC 27408
Freehold, NJ 07728


Appendix B:

— Policies,
ia | Final Regulations
of and

Tl Proposed

| he Regulations



DATE

FIRM AND PRODUCT

ALLEGED HAZARD

07/92

07/92

07/92

07/92

Associated Transport
and Trading Company
Denver, CO 80202

Propane Gas

Aviva Sport, Inc
San Francisco, CA
94105

Sound Swing Bat

American Honda Motor
Company, Inc
Torrance, CA 90501

Harmony 215 walk
behind lawn mower

Yazoo Mfg Co.
Jackson, MS
Kawasaki Motors
Corp., US.A.
Skakopee, MN

Yazoo Model
SV26KI-2 26"
Walk-Behind Lawn
Mower

1 4 million gallons of
propane that lacked
adequate odorant were
distributed April-May
1992. Odorant is an
important warning
signal in case of a
potentially hazardous
gas leak

The sound producing
mechanism may break
and become a possible
projectile hazard

Foreign objects may be
ejected from
underneath the mower
housing as a result of
trailing shield failure

Heat generated by
deflection of exhaust
muffler may cause fuel
tank to melt and leak
fuel Fuel may ignite
on hot parts and cause
a fire

F-36

_REMEDY

The firm tested
locations that received
shipments of the gas.
If adequate odorant
was lacking, the firm
added odorant
Owners of portable
tanks were instructed
to bring in their tanks
for free refills.
1-800-972-2885

Return to place of
purchase for a full
refund or mail to
Aviva Sport, Attn
Nancy Nelson, 15930
East Valley Blvd, City
of Industry, CA 91744
for full refund and
discount coupon

Consumers will recesve
notice of the defect
and be provided a free
replacement shield

Return to place of
purchase for addition
of a deflector plate to
prevent overheating.


ABBREVIATIONS

We have used the following abbreviations

CE Office of Compliance and Enforcement
CPSA Consumer Product Safety Act

CPsc Consumer Product Safety Commission
EC Directorate for Economic Analysis

EP Directorate for Epidemiology

—€S Directorate for Engineering Sciences
EXHR Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction
EXPA Office of information and Public Affairs
FO Directorate for Field Operations

HS Directorate for Health Sciences

OEX Office of the Executive Director

oGc Office of the General Counsel

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Appendix J:

Organizational
Structure
and Functions



12. GARAGE DOOR OPERATORS (UL 325)

Purpose - To monitor the "Standard for Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver and Window Operators and
Systems (UL 325)" in order to decrease the entrapment hazard associated with residential garage doors
operated by garage door operators Status - UL issued a revised voluntary standard on 12/31/91
Several additional provisions were revised and issued on 6/10/92 All revisions have an effective date
of 1/1/93 The Commission staff provided extensive comments on the proposed revisions

13. GAS CENTRAL FURNACES (ANSI: 221.44, 221.47, Z21.48, Z21.49)

Purpose - To improve the safety performance of gas central furnaces through recommendations to
appropriate voluntary standards organizations and building code groups Status - Staff recommenda-
tions to the ANSI subcommittee for gas-fired furnaces were being considered at the end of 1992.

14 RESIDENTIAL GAS SYSTEMS: OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION (ANSI 2223.1)

15

16.

17

18.

Purpose - To propose revisions to the National Fuel Gas Code to provide for overpressure protection in
residential gas systems Status - The ANSI Z223 1 Subcommittee has a working group developing
standards which will provide overpressure protection

GAS 20-LB SYSTEMS (UL 2061 AND ANSI 221.58)

Purpose - To improve the safety and performance of gas outdoor cooking and heating equipment
(typically supplied by LP gas in the "20 pound" cylinder) Status - The standard ts being harmonized
with a similar Canadian standard Recommendations for gas bypass and routing were given to the ANSI
Z21 Subcommittee

. HAIR DRYER UL 859

Purpose - To develop and implement a standard providing immersion protection in both the "on" and
"off" position Status - UL has adopted requirements for immersion protection for hand-held dryers in
the switch "on" position as well as the "off" position, effective 1/1/91 A staff conformance
monitoring project was completed in 9/92 This project is completed

. HEAT TAPES (UL 1462 and UL 2049)

Purpose - To determine the risk of injury and appropriate measures, including revising voluntary
standards, to reduce residential fire losses associated with electrical heat tapes Status - CPSC staff
completed a human factors analysts of heat tapes instructions and a laboratory study to verify the
effectiveness of voluntary standards requirements and manufactured-home regulations in reducing heat-
tape related fires.

. HEATERS, KEROSENE - INDOOR AIR QUALITY (UL 647)

Purpose - To revise the existing UL 647 standard to include an emission rate standard for nitrogen
dioxide. Status - The staff developed a hood test method which can be used to measure nitrogen
dioxide emission rates from kerosene heaters. The staff also recommended an emission rate limit for

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State(s) or
Commonwealth _ Department _

Commissioned
Officers

Central Region (continued)

Missouri Department of Health

Ohio Department of
Public Health

Tennessee Department of
Agriculture

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture

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John G Norris

John P. Pitzenberger
Robert C Fields
Gregg C. Fast

A. Reid Stevens
Oscar Roy Hartman
Gary F Boone
James E Wooldridge

Daniel S. Chatfield
Michael W. Moser
Douglas A. Rogers
Marsha R Smalley
Gary L Matson

Lois A Upham
George E Fruth
Michial H Swank
Thomas H Anderson
George Nemore, Jr.
Charles A Patterson

Richard V. Heinrich
Mary Logan
Eddie K. Watson

Marsha Benning

Thomas J. Brennan
Steven J Foemmel
Marilyn R. Johannsen
Karen Lynn O'Malley-Konz
Robert F. Zaspel

Mary M. Zegers

Douglas E Augustine


DESCRIPTION PROPOSED

FINAL EFFECTIVE

DATE

RESOURCE

Rule advising manu-
facturers how to com-
ply with requirement

to report certain in-
formation about out-
comes of product hability
fitigation

Certification and
recordkeeping re-
quirements for garage
door openers subject

to CPSC's safety standard

Notice of regulatory
investigation of pos-
sible changes 1n rules
for levels of lead in
paint

Amendment to hazard
reporting requirements
concerning definition
of "grievous bodily
injury”

Safety standard for
child-resistant
cigarette lighters

Rule determing that

tis in the public

interest to regulate

tisks associated with
cigarette lighters, that
can be operated by
children, under the CPSA

10/28/91

03/18/92

04/30/92

08/04/92

08/17/92

08/17/92

56 FR 55535

57 FR 9395

57 FR 18418

57 FR 34272

57 FR 36932

57 FR 36929

FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACT

Final Action:

Ban of infant 07/16/91
cushions or pillows

filled with foam

plastic beads or other

granular material

06/23/92

B-5

07/23/92

57 FR 27912


30. POOLS, PUBLIC SWIMMING {ANSI/NSPI-1)

Purpose - To participate in development of an ANSI American National Standard for public swimming
pools Status - A new standard for public swimming pools {ANSI/NSPI) was approved on 2/18/91.
This project is completed, except for reporting on completed diving research

31. POOLS, RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING (ANSI/NSPI-5)

Purpose - To participate in development of an ANS] American National Standard for residential
swimming pools. Status - A new ANSI standard for residential swimming pools (ANSI/NSPI-5) was
balloted and negative ballots are being resolved. The CPSC staff commented on the proposed standard.
This project is completed, except for reporting on completed diving research

32. RIDING MOWERS (ANSI B71.1)

Purpose - To develop recommendations by 1994 for improvements, especially in the areas of dynamic
stability and blade contact, to the ANSI B71.1 standard which will reduce deaths and injuries associated
with nding mowers. Status - In 1992 CPSC staff released a Directorate for Economics exposure survey
report, a Directorate for Epidemiology injury trend report, and an Human Factor's contractor's report
oncontrol placement The Directorate for Engineering Sciences completed construction of a sloped test
platform with an artificial surface for dynamic testing of riding mowers The CPSC staff and the
industry working group met on 3/23/92 to review the status of CPSC and Outdoor Power Equipment
Institute activities.

33. SHOCK PROTECTORS (UL 943, UL 1664, ANSI C101.1)

Purpose - To enhance the shock protection from electric circuits and products by improving existing
standards and developing new ones. Status - UL 1664 immersion Detection Circuit Interrupter - A new
standard was approved 5/8/90 to meet the need for shock protectors on appliances Devices are
currently being listed to this standard ANSIC101 1 Leakage Current for Appliances - Updating of this
standard is in progress. UL 943 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter - The most recent UL revisions issued
for this existing standard were approved 5/90.

34. SMOKE DETECTORS (UL 217)

Purpose - To reduce the deaths and injuries from residential fires by increasing the number of homes
with working smoke detectors Status - A coalition of concerned organizations has formed committees
to describe the extent of the problem, conduct outreach efforts, increase detector use and maintenance,
and evaluate applicable standards and codes. A field investigation study and a general operability
survey are to determine the extent and causes of non-working detectors in homes This information
will be the basis for possible future changes in voluntary standards and building codes, or in technology
to reduce the prevalence of non-working detectors.

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DATE

08/92

08/92

08/92

08/92

08/92

FIRM AND PRODUCT.

ALLEGED HAZARD

REMEDY

Diversified Specialist,
Inc.
Houston, TX 77098

Toy electric guitar with
plastic strap

Funtime Playgrounds
Albermarle, NC 28001

Cargo net play
equipment at fast food
restaurants.

Venture Stores
O'Fallon, MO 37086

Walk "N” Roll Baby
Walker, model
882003, style 11484

Family Dollar Stores
Matthews, NC 28201

Walk "N" Roll Baby

Walker, #882003-1,
item 28.96.84

Lamplight Farms
Menomenee Falls, WI

Liquid Candle Lamps

Strap may become
entangled around
young child's neck and
may result in
stangulation.

Head entrapment
leading to possible
strangulation may
occur in 5" openings if
help ts not available to
extricate child

The brackets holding
the baby walker in
position may break
causing the walker to
collapse. An occupant
in the walker could
sustain an injury.

The brackets holding
the baby walker in
position may break
causing the walker to
collapse. An occupant
tn the walker could
sustain an injury.

Lamps have a bright
pumpkin face which 1s
attractive to children.
Contents of lamps is
toxic.

F-37

Firm developed a
breakaway strap and
placed a warning on
packaging for future
production.

Web net with 2
1/2"x3" openings
installed by firm over
existing cargo nets.

A joint press release
was issued 10/19/92
announcing the firm's
recall of these baby
walkers. Consumers
should return the baby
walker to the Venture
store where purchased
for a full refund

A joint press release
was issued 10/19/92
announcing the firm's
recall of these baby
walkers. Consumers
should return the baby
walker to the Family
Dollar store where
purchased for a full
refund.

Product was
tedesigned to eliminate
pumpkin face from
lamps. Press release
issued warning of
hazard.


The Directorate for Field Operations managed by the Associate Executive Director
for Field Operations 1s responsible for all Commission field operations. The
Commission's 150 member field staff, located in 37 cities across the country,
supports the full range of CPSC programs The field staff conducts in-depth
investigations of injuries and deaths, provides local support for the hospitals that
report through the NEISS system and collects reports of product-related incidents
Field investigators inspect manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers and
collect product samples for testing to assure compliance with CPSC's regulations
and standards and identify possible substantial product hazards The field staff
insures that appropriate action 1s taken to correct violations, negotiates and monitors
recalls of hazardous products and provides advice and guidance to industry The
field staff implements national safety education campaigns, responds to inquiries and
works with the press and local organizations to bring product safety information to
the consumer. The field staff also works 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.

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REFERENCE SOURCE
TITLE 16 CFR

PRODUCT ACT TYPE OF REGULATION PART NUMBER

Mattresses FFA standard (FF 4-72) 1632

Mebendazole PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a) (10) (x11a1)
packaging

Medroxyprogesterone acetate PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a) (10) (x1x)

tablets packaging

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)
Methylprednasolone PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a) (10) (x1v)
packaging
Methyl salicylate PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a) (3)
Mineral o11 (1n 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)
Mirrors CPSA exemption from lead 1303.3(¢) (2)
limit
Mixtures of hazardous substances HSA labeling 1500.5
Multiple hazard, substances with HSA labeling 1500.127
Naphtha HSA labeling 1500.14(a) (3)
special labeling 1500.14(b) (3)
Nitric acid HSA labeling 1500.129(c)
Nitroglycerine, prescription, PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a) (10) (2)
sublingual dosage packaging
Norethindrone acetate tablets PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a) (10) (xvii)
packaging

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CROWELL AND MORING

November 12

DC FIRE DEPARTMENT

October 25

DC SAFE KIDS COALITION
February 10
DOW
November 13
DURACELL, INC.

July 14

EMERSON ELECTRIC

January 14

Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff mutual cooperation in promoting
safety prevention and compliance

EP & ES training for pilot test of smoke detector fire incident study
questionnaire

ES. new recommendations in the CPSC Handbook for Public Playground Safety

HS: aversives

ES & other CPSC staff batteries/battery technology and relation to the Smoke
Detector Project

CE application of the definition of "particular model” of consumer product in
Section 37, CPSA

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

May 27-29

ES: Leadership in Public Fire Education. The Year 2000 and Beyond

FEDERAL EMPLOYEE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REGION III

March 30-April 1

HS Indoor Air Quality - An Overview for Managers

FIRST BRANDS CORPORATION

November 13

HS: aversives

FIRST NATIONAL PLAYGROUND INSTITUTE

October 16-17
FISHER PRICE

February 14
March 24

June 15
June 15

July 27

EP & ES playground safety

OEX: product safety issues

ES & other staff. flammability test procedure for the voluntary standard for toy
safety, ASTM F963

Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff & other CPSC staff:
development and quality control efforts

Commisstoner Mary Sheila Gall: safety, research development & quality control
efforts

Fisher Price’s consumer awareness program

research

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DATE

01/92

01/92

01/92

01/92

FIRM AND PRODUCT

ALLEGED HAZARD

REMEDY

Sun Refining and
Marketing Company
Philadelphia, PA
19103-1699

"#2" heating oil
contaminated with
gasoline.

Rubbermaid - Allibert,
Inc.
Wooster, OH 44691

Molded plastic
stackable chair, model
42022

Century Products
Company
Macedonia, OH 44056

1991 Wind-Up Infant
Swing (Models-
12-319; 12-329,
12-344, 12-349)

Milwaukee Electric
Tool Corp.
Brookfield, Wi 53005

Hand held circular
saws

The gasoline in the
heating oil could
present a fire hazard

When used on a hard
or slippery surface, the
chair may collapse.

Injunes have occurred
to consumers who
were trying to open
the plastic cover over
the motor or repair
swings that had
stopped working
When the cover is
removed, the coiled
wind-up spring will
unwind rapidly and
forcefully and may
cause Serious injury.

A consumer could
contact the unguarded
portion of blade
resulting in laceration
or amputation.

F-20

The firm identified alt
deliveries and
distribution of the
contaminated fuel and
recovered the
questionable fuel

The firm recalled the

char offering refunds
of the purchase price
to consumers

Consumers should call
1-800-446-1366 for
information and to
arrange for a free
replacement motor and
instructions for repatr

Saws should be
returned for free
installation of missing
blade guards.


sleep. A variety of products were identified as being associated with possible infant suffocation
deaths.

A second, detailed study of SIDS and suffocation deaths was initiated in 1992. Using
parent interviews and laboratory testing, this study will identify products involved in actual
infant suffocattons and determine product characteristics that may contribute to these
suffocations.

ISSUING AND ENFORCING MANDATORY
PRODUCT REGULATIONS

In an effort to reduce unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer
products, CPSC issues and enforces product safety standards, including performance standards
and labeling requirements.

DEVELOPING MANDATORY PRODUCT REGULATIONS

Completed Rules
hronic H idelines fc r ni
CPSC voted to finalize definitions and guidelines for chronic hazards involving art
materials and household chemicals (issued on October 9, 1992).

Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), the Commisston required child-
resistant packaging for oral preparations of ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory pain
medication.

Proposed Rules
igar Li
Under the Consumer Product Safety Act, CPSC proposed a rule requiring disposable and
novelty cigarette lighters to be child-resistant. This action Is intended to reduce the
risk of injuries and deaths that occur from fires started by children under the age of
five who are playing with lighters.

i le
CPSC proposed rules on certification and recordkeeping requirements for automatic
garage door openers. These rules would assist consumers and provide guidance to
manufacturers, as well as aid CPSC enforcement of the automatic garage door opener
standard.

Lidocaine/Dibucaine
Under the PPPA, the Commission proposed child-resistant packaging of local anesthetic
preparations containing either lidocatne or dibucaine.


CONTENTS

Mayor Achievements
Research
Mandatory Product Regulations
Voluntary Standards Development
Recalls and Corrective Actions
Safety Partnerships
International Activities
Consumer Information

Research
National Electronic Injury Surveillance System
Indoor Air Quality Research
Electrical Research
Surveys and Studies

Issuing and Enforcing Mandatory Product Regulations
Developing Mandatory Product Regulations
Product Bans
Import Surveillance
Enforcing Product Regulations
Other Actions to Assist industry

Voluntary Standards Development
Indoor Air Qualtty Hazards
Fire/Electrical Hazards
Children’s Product Hazards
Other Hazards

Recalls and Corrective Actions
Compliance and Enforcement Actions
Civil Penalties
Compliance and Enforcement Regulations

Safety Partnerships
National Affilations
State and Local Affiliations

International Activities
North American
Europe

Consumer Information

Response to Inquiries/Collection of Information from the Public

Outreach Efforts/Coalition Building
Media/Public Information Programs
Publication Efforts

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State(s) or
Commonwealth Department

Commissioned
Officers

Western Region (continued)

California Department of Heaith Services
(continued) Food and Drug Branch
Sacramento

Department of
Health Services
Sacramento

Department of Health Services
Food and Drug Branch
San Jose

I-18

Bruce D Morden
Barbara J Moynser
Frank J. Nava
James J. Paidl
Angelo Patrick
Howard Ratzky
Zuma D Ross
Edwin Linguist, Jr.
Ozzie R, Schmidt
Paul W Sheehan Jr
Ingeborg B Small
Alan VanGinkel
Daniel J Walsh
David L Weston
Sharon P White
Christopher H Wogee

Craig W_ Balding
Joseph E Bewley
Robert C Eckstein

Douglas L Fong

James R Gibson

Michael C Gutierrez
Dennis M Moore
Jon R Salmi
Stephen W Sarkisian
James M Waddell

Paul W Walfoort
Kathleen L Young

Patrick S Kennelly
Daniel L Seid


ASTM

BARTSCH, SHAWN ESQ.

BASF

October 15-16
October 17

October 31-
November 1
November 4-7
November 8
December 4-6
December 12-13

January 29-30
February 20
February 27-28
March 4

March 4-6
March 5

March 24-25
April 8-9

April 9

April 10
April 13
May 5

May 21-22
May 28
May 29
June 2-3
June 3
June 4-5
June 9

June 11
June 11-12
June 24
July 8

July 9
September 9

September 10
September 30

July 22

July 31

November 13

HS, EP & other staff revisions to toy safety voluntary standard revisions
HS & other staff status of mandatory standard for child-resistant cigarette
lighters and revisions to F400-87 Cigarette Lighter Voluntary Standard

ES: voluntary standards for cribs and strollers

£S: indoor air quality

HS & other CPSC staff: proposed revisions to the PPPA test protocol

ES & EP: revisions to voluntary standard for public playground equipment

ES: provisions for voluntary standards for playing surfaces and facilities and
bicycling headgear

HS: child-resistant packaging

HS & other CPSC staff: ASTM child-resistant package testing protocol proposal

ES: voluntary standards for cribs & strollers

ES revisions to a voluntary standard for home playground equipment

EP & ES new voluntary standard for home playground equipment

HS & other staff ASTM D-10 proposal for child-resistant package test

HS child-resistant packaging voluntary standards

HS. abatement of lead-based paint in buildings and related structures

HS: possible voluntary criteria for button pacifiers, character and figure test
gauge

HS: status of mandatory standard to require child-resistant cigarette lighter

ES: the current state of the art in chamber testing of material

EP & other project staff development of a safety standard for large, open-
headed containers (buckets), to address the toddler drowning hazard

ES: revisions to the voluntary standard on bicycle helmets

EP & CPSC staff revisions to voluntary toy safety standard

ES, CE & EXHR: revisions to the voluntary standard for toy safety

EXHR: consumer product voluntary standards activities handled by ASTM

ES & EP: revision to voluntary standard for home playground equipment

HS proposal for testing in support of PPPA protocol revisions

EP & HS: revisions to toy safety standards, specifically balloon labeling and
working groups’ progress

HS proposal for testing 1n support of PPPA protocol revisions

HS: development of standards for lead abatement materials and methods

EP, EC & ES manufacturing and filling of 5-gallon buckets

EP & other CPSC staff development of voluntary consensus standard for 3-7
gallon shipping pails

HS possible inclusion in the Toy Safety Voluntary Standard of a standard on
toy figures

EP & other staff open-head containers (buckets)

HS & ES: revisions to toy safety voluntary standard

HS, ES & CE toy safety voluntary standard on pacifiers

CE & other CPSC staff: the Automatic Garage Door Opener Safety Maintenance
Guide
Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith: courtesy call

HS: aversives

C-7


CENTRAL REGION (Continued)

Missouri

Mr. Roger Gibson, M.P.H.

Chief, Bureau of Community
Sanitation

Missouri Department of Health

1730 E. Elm Street-P.O Box 570

Jefferson City, Missourt 65102

(314) 751-6090 FAX: (314) 751-6010

Nebrask:

Mr. Burke Cassari
Director, Bureau of Health
Protection
State Department of Health
301 Centennial Mall So.-3rd Floor
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509
{402) 471-2133 FAX: (402) 471-0383

North Dakota

Or. James Pearson

Director, Consolidated Laboratories

Department of Health and
Consolidated Laboratories

2635 E. Main Ave.-P.0.Box 937

Bismarck, North Dakota 58501

(701) 224-2382 FAX. (701) 221-6145

Ohio

Mr. James K. Essman
Chief, Division of State
Environmental Health Services
Ohio Department of Health
246 North High Street
Sixth Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43266
{614) 466-1450 FAX: (614) 644-8526
NOTE: Please phone (614) 466-1450
before transmitting

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South Dakota

Ms. Barbara A. Smith

Secretary of Health

State of South Dakota

523 E. Capitol Avenue

Pierre, South Dakota 57501-3182
(605) 773-3361 FAX. (605)-773-5683

Tennessee

Mr. Jimmy Hopper
Director, Quality & Standards
Division
Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Hogan Road - P. 0. Box 40627
Melrose Station
Ellington Agriculture Center
Nashville, Tennessee 37204
(615) 360-0150 FAX. (615) 360-0194

Wisconsin

Ms. Merry Fran Tryon

Director, Trade & Consumer

Protection Division

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
801 West Badger Road

Madison, Wisconsin 53713

(608) 266-8512 FAX: (608) 226-7205

WESTERN REGION

Alaska

Ms. Myra Munson, Commissioner
Alaska Department of Health

and Social Services

P. O. Box E-01

Juneau, Alaska 99811-0601

(907) 465-3030 FAX (907) 465-3068


DATE PRODUCT MODEL VIOLATIONS CITATION

02/92 Play Cars #25 small parts 16 CFR 1501
02/92 Pharmacy Mate Vials & Closures dram sizes 6, 8 fails cre 16 CFR 1700.15{b)
02/92 Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers #S22B, S24B, S26 lawn mowers 16 CFR 1205
02/92 Shide Flutes #8651 small parts 16 CFR 1501
02/92 Play & Learn Education Toy #5009 - Puppy small parts 16 CFR 1501
02/92 Play & Learn Education Toy #5007 - Train small parts 16 CFR 1501
02/92 Play & Learn Education Toy #5001 - Elephant small parts 16 CFR 1501
02/92 Little Babies Dolls #AR-1287 small parts 16 CFR 1501
02/92 Toy Piano Phone (None) small parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 Cats Pajamas Stuffed Animal #1162 small parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 My First Buddy's Pop Pop Car #4562 small parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 Softeroo Pull-A-Long Farm #62117 small parts & 1501,1500 48
sharp points
03/92 Lady Bug Pull Along . #FB9043 small parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 Air Time Pogo Stick #7730 lead-in-paint 16 CFR 1303
03/92 Cardigan and Sweatshirt #817288 and 8172 — flammability 16 CFR 1610
03/92 Workshop Tool Pouch #0131 small parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 Baby Teether Jolly Rattle #84567 rattle 16 CFR 1510
03/92 Bump and Go Wonder Loco #7801 small parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 Busy Water Balls #33012 smail parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 FAO Schwarz Slugger Bear (None) small parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 Nu-Silver Pure Silver Plate 4 oz bottles cyanide salts 16 CFR 1500 17
03/92 Clown Activity Center #FB7052 small parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 Pull-A-Long Robot Phone Bank #689 small parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 Pull-A-Long Take-A-Part Loco #3211 small parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 "Symphony Loco” Toy Train #3037 small parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 Sesame Street Separates #332-8041,2,3,6 small parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 Pajama Pals #26646 small parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 Puppy Phone w/Savings Bank #1168 small parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 Train Set (None) small parts 16 CFR 1501
03/92 Baby's Rattle (None) rattle 16 CFR 1510
03/92 Sweet Doll w/Accessories (None) small parts 16 CFR 1501
04/92 Pull Pal Rattle #0019 rattle 16 CFR 1510
04/92 Lovely Sonny Doll in Basket #1079 small parts 16 CFR 1501
04/92 F.A O. Clocktower Nightshirt #364216 flammability 16 CFR 1616
04/92 FA.O Bear Nightshirt #441170 flammability 16 CFR 1616
04/92 Big Bird Push Power Asst #75110 small parts 16 CFR 1501
04/92 13” White Bunny w/Pink Ears #1011-1 small parts 16 CFR 1501
04/92 Twinkling Twins Rattle #0017 rattle 16 CFR 1510
04/92 Toy Plush Bear Koala Bear small parts 16 CFR 1501
04/92 Prenatal Vitamins Folic Acid 100 Tablets of fails cre 16 CFR 1700.14
04/92 Cookie Monster Push Power Asst #75110 small parts 16 CFR 1501
04/92 Ernie Push Power Asst. #75110 small parts 16 CFR 1501
04/92 Table Setting Puzzle #MTC-2029 lead-in-paint 16 CFR 1303
04/92 Garden Tools Puzzle #MTC-2028 lead-in-paint 16 CFR 1303
04/92 Butterfly Puzzle #MTC-2030 lead-in-paint 16 CFR 1303
04/92 Turtle Puzzle #MTC-2031 lead-in-paint 16 CFR 1303
04/92 Snail Puzzie #MTC-2032 lead-in-paint 16 CFR 1303
04/92 Tools Puzzle #MTC-2027 lead-in-paint 16 CFR 1303
04/92 Vegetable Puzzle #MTC-2026 lead-in-paint 16 CFR 1303
04/92 Wind-Up Row N Row Boat #172 small parts & 1501, 1500 48

F6 sharp points


DATI

11/91

11/91

11/91

11/91

IRM_AND P!

Metro Marketing
Gardena, CA

Wok Skillet

Thermo Products
North Judson, IN
46366

Model GL 16-160
Forced Air Central Gas
Furnace

Kmart Corporation
Troy, Mi 48084

Gift Gallery Potpourn
Burner, Item
#22-00-21

Standex International
Corporation
Salem, NH 03079

General Slicing food
chopper models
DEHK,P,S, & 122
manufactured prior to
1979

ALLEGED HAZA

A user may sustain
thermal burn injuries if
the handle of the wok
turns spilling hot
contents on user.

A baffle that was
mistakenly inserted
into the furnace flue
could cause the
production of
dangerous levels of
carbon monoxide.

The burning candle
may scorch the
surrounding surface
area and/or present a
tsk of fire if near
flammable objects.

If consumers use their
hands to push food
down the neck of the
chopper, rather than
the wooden pusher
provided by the firm,
their fingers may come
in contact with the
grinding mechanism
and be severely
injured

F-15

REMEDY

Firm corrected its
inventory by improving
assembly instructions
clarifying need to
properly engage the
stabilizing fins of the
handle.

The firm will repair the
furnaces at no charge
to consumers.
Consumers can call
1-800-348-5130
(1-800-331-4352 in
indiana).

The firm issued a joint
news release recalling
the product and
offering consumers a
full refund.

Consumers should call
1-800-321-7583 to
receive a free
replacement head that
will lessen the
potential for injury.


1992
ANNUAL
REPORT

TO CONGRESS

United States
Consumer Product
Safety Commission



DATE

09/92

09/92

09/92

09/92

IRM AND PROD

Starr Display Fireworks
Fargo, ND 58102

Three #100 large
display rack ftreworks
devices

Hedstrom Corporation
Bedford, PA 15522

Hedstrom & Sears "Big
T" gym sets

Robertshaw Controls
Company
Richmond, VA 23261

Models BV and BP
manual gas valves
used on certain
Maytag, Magic Chef,
Admiral, Norge,
Hardwick, Crosley,
Sears Kenmore,
Amana, General
Electric, Whirlpool and
Wedgewood brand gas
ranges

Service Cycle Supply
Commack, NY 11725

1992 Mongoose
Bicycles

T

ALLEGED HAZARD

REMEDY

These devices may tip
over during operation
and fire their charges
horizontally, resulting
in possible serious
mjury or death to
persons nearby

Handrail attachment to
shde may present a
catch point for
clothing strings, which
may lead to
strangulation

Some of these valves
have screws that may
loosen, which could
lead to a gas leak and
possible fire

Loss of brakes and
possible fall to rider
due to brake cable
disattachment.

A joint press release
was issued 6/30/92
announcing the firm's
recall of these devices.
Consumers should
return the devices to
the store where
purchased for a full
refund

Plastic guard offered
to consumers and
retailers to correct all
present and future
units. Press Release
8/6/92. Retail notices
with 800 number to
obtain retrofit kit.

Free inspection and
replacement of gas
valves.
1-800-847-7160 -
Wedgewood
1-800-544-2538 -
other brands

The firm notified all its
dealers and distributors
to stop sale and
provided replacement
cables for dealer
installation free of
charge.


REFERENCE SOURCE
TITLE 16 CFR

PRODUCT. ACT TYPE OF REGULATION PART NUMBER
Toys
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)
clacker balls HSA ban 1500.18(a)(7)
exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(5)
dolls presenting HSA ban 1500.18(a) (3)
hazards exemption from banning 1500.86(a) (2)
electrically operated
toys and HSA ban 1500.18(b)
children's articles requirements 1505
labeling 1505.3
performance 1505.6
games, self-pressur- HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a) (7)
ized hollow plastic
toys HSA exemption from banning 1500.83(a) (32)
mineral oil
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)
toys painted with HSA ban, over 0.5% (pre- 1500.17(a) (6)
lead 1978)
CPSA ban, over 0.06% 1303
(1978 and later)
squeeze CPSA to be regulated under 2145.10
the CPSA
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
smail parts HSA ban 1500.18(a) (9)
safety requirements 1501
model rockets HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a) (36)
model rockets, pro-
pellant HSA exemption from labeling 1500.85(a)(8),(9),
(10), (11), (12), (13)
sewing machines HSA requirements 1505.4(h) (3)
stuffed animals with HSA ban 1500.18(a) (3)
laceration hazard
stuffed toys to be
suspended cpsc to be regulated under 1145.9
the CPSA
train smoke HSA exemption from labeling 1500,83(a) (33)
use and abuse tests HSA testing procedures 1500.50.53

17


EASTERN REGION (Continued)

South Carolina

Mr Sam McNutt, Director

South Carolina Department

of Health & Environmental Control
Division of Training &

Consumer Service

2600 Bull Street

Columbia, South Carolina 29201
(803) 734-5071 FAX. NONE

Vermont

Ms Deborah Dameron, Acting
Assistant State Epidemiologist
Division of Epidemiology &

Disease Prevention

Vermont Department of Health

212 Battery Street

Burlington, Vermont 05402

(802) 863-7611 FAX: (802) 863-7425

Virginia

Ms Betty W. Blakemore

Director, Office of Consumer Affairs

Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services

1100 Bank Street - Rm 101

Richmond, Virginia 23219

(804) 786-2042 FAX (804) 371-7479

Virgin Islands

Clement Magras, Commissioner
Department of Licensing
and Consumer Affairs
Property & Procurement Building
#1 Sub-basement - Room 205
St. Thomas, Virgin Island 00802
(809) 774-3130 FAX: (809) 778-8250

West Virginia

Mr. Andrew A Brown

Technical Assistant

Division of Labor

c/o West Virginia Department

of Commerce, Labor and

Environmental Resources

1800 Washington Street East, Rm 319
Charleston, West Virginia 25305

(304) 558-7890 FAX. (304) 558-3797

CENTRAL REGION

Alabama

Mr. James J. McVay

Office of Health Prevention and
Information

Department of Public Health

434 Monroe St. Rm 644

Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1701

(205) 261-5095 FAX (205) 240-3097

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

Hinois

Ms Edith Sternberg
Chief, Center for Health Promotion
Iiinois Department of Public
Health
525 W. Jefferson Street
Springfield, itinois 62761
(217) 785-2060 FAX: (217) 782-3987

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INTRODUCTION

In the fall of 1972, Congress passed the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). CPSA was
designed to help protect the public from injuries and deaths associated with consumer products.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) was created under this Act. CPSC began
formal operations on May 14, 1973.

The Commission's objective is to reduce the 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths
associated each year with consumer products. There are 15,000 different types of consumer
products under CPSC's jurisdiction. CPSC also addresses chronic health hazards in and around
the home, hazards posed from products such as paint strippers containing methylene chloride
and paint containing lead.

In addition to exercising authority granted it by the CPSA, the Commission regulates
products covered by the Flammable Fabrics Act, the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the
Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970, and the Refrigerator Safety Act.

Despite tts smail size - some 500 employees and an annual budget of about $40 million
- CPSC has, over the past 20 years, played a major role in effectively preventing thousands of
deaths and tens of thousands of injuries. In one decade alone, from 1977 to 1986, deaths
associated with consumer products decreased by 13 percent, from 25,000 per year to 21,600
per year. The average rate of death per 100,000 consumers decreased by 23 percent during
this same period.

CPSC's efforts on electrocutions, poisonings, power mowers, and fire safety alone
continue to save society about $2.5 billion each year. This ts a many-fold return on the Federal
government's investment in consumer product safety.

Promoting product safety ts the joint responsibility of industry, consumers, and
government- a “safety triangle," in a sense. Working together, these groups can help achieve
both safer products and the safer use of products. Manufacturers are increasingly recognizing
that safety does indeed sell. Consumer demand for product safety shows that Americans
recognize safety as a desired component of products.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission pursues a multi-faceted approach to
reduce injuries and deaths with consumer products. This multi-faceted approach includes:

* researching potential product hazards in the marketplace;

* Issuing and enforcing mandatory product regulations, when appropriate;

* working with government and industry to develop national consensus voluntary
standards;

* securing the recall and/or repair of consumer products that present substantial or

imminent hazards to users, or which fail to comply with Commission safety regulations;

* working with a network of national, state, and local partners to improve product safety
in the marketplace;

* working on the international front with other governments and international groups to
secure safer imported products; and

* conducting information programs to alert consumers about potential product hazards and

instruct them how to use products safely.
\n this report, the work of the Commission is presented according to the actions taken.

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DATE FIRM AND PRODUCT ALLEGED HAZARD REMEDY

09/92 Great Plains Coca Cola The cap may The firm recalled the
Oklahoma City, OK prematurely release bottles offering
73120 from the bottle consumers
possibly exposing replacement products.
Aluminum caps on 3 users to bodily injury
liter bottles

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15

2*TOTAL" includes unknown ages. Therefore, the aggregated age groups may not equal the total.

*The NEISS is a probability sample of the hospital emergency departments in the United States and its
territories. All consumer product-related injures treated 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 injures in the United States, but also provide a source for gathering
further information concerning the nature and probable cause of the accident.

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
Miscellaneous decorating items

Other miscellaneous furniture and accessories
Scales (excluding baby scales)

Sinks and toilets

Tables

Window, table, chair and bed covers

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

Miscellaneous construction materials and lightning rods
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 PRODUCTS

Alarms and escape equipment

Business and office machines

Dollies and carts

Elevators and other lifts

Fireworks and flares

Fuel-burning lighting equipment and fuels.
Gasoline and diesel fuels

Generators and utility meters
Miscellaneous

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DATE

02/92

02/92

02/92

02/92

02/92

FIRM AND PRODUCT

ALLEGED HAZARD

REMEDY

PCA Industries
St Louis, MO 63120

Rubber sling seat
#582-950 for public
playground sets

Lawrence Jewelry
Eden Praine, MN
55344

Kaleidescope necklace
for children

Kransco
San Francisco, CA

Power-Wheels
Porsche, 18-volt,
battery operated,
tide-on toy

McCrory Corporation
York, PA

1991 Solid Brass
Electric Candle Light,
Item No.889840

Rawlings Sporting
Goods Company
Willoughby, OH 44094

Rawlings Batting Tee

Rivets on ends of
seats may pull out.
Potential exists for
injuries to children
from falls if the seat
breaks during use.

Cap end of
kaleidoscope may
come off, exposing
small parts inside
which may present a
choking hazard.

Foot switch sticks.
Riding toy remains in
the "on" position,
moving forward

A defective candle
light could short circuit
when plugged in and
turned on A short
circuit could create a
fire, thermal burn, or
electric shock hazard
for anyone nearby or
holding the product or
its power cord.

A metal stake that
anchors a cord
attached to a ball into
the ground, may pull
out and strike the head
or body of

Participants

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Replacement seats
provided to consumers
who call 800 number

Cash refund offered
upon return of product
to retailer Notice
through press release
and recall posters.

Return riding toy to
retailer for full refund

Refund for any recalled
candle light returned to
a McCrory retail store

Free redesigned
product for
consumers Recall
Notices posted in retail
stores


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12/91

12/91

12/91

12/91

12/91

IRM_AND PROD!

The Toro Company
Minneapolis, MN
55420

Vision Il Series
Irrigation Controller,
Model No. 189-66-01,
189-96-01, 189-06-01

Kmart Corporation
Troy, Ml 48084-3163

"Moroccan Sand”
Patio Chair
Devan Designs, Inc

Marion, NC

Furniture

Trailhawke Tree
Stands
LaCrosse, WI 54601

Trailhawke Vantage
Point Tree Stand

Bombardier, Inc.
Quebec, Canada

1991 Safari Model
Ski-Doo Snowmobiles

356-2900 - 93: QL 3-4

T

ALLEGED HAZARD

REMEDY

The metal cabinet of
the controller may not
be electrically
grounded. Contact
with the non insulated
energized parts of the
metal cabinet,
including the key lock,
could present a severe
electric shock or an
electrocution hazard

The chair may collapse
possibly causing bodily
Injuries to Its
occupant.

Easy gliding rollers on
drawers may cause
several drawers to
extend fully, causing
the furniture to tit and
fall forward.

Mounting pin failure
causing possible fall to
hunter who could incur
broken bones or head
Injury.

The improper
tightening of steering
bolts may result in the
loss of steering
control.

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Owners should contact
Toro at 800-367-8676
or 800-255-8676
inside California for
free repair

The firm recalled the
defective chairs
offering owners
replacement chairs.

Modification kit
offered to prevent
drawers from sliding
open and to increase
the stability of the
units

The firm will replace
mounting pins free of
charge to all
customers.

Consumers are
instructed to return
their vehicles to their
dealer for proper
tightening of the
steering bolts.


INDOOR AIR QUALITY HAZARDS

Each year, hundreds of people are poisoned by carbon monoxide (CO) released from a
wide variety of fuel-burning appliances and equipment. In addition, almost 300 people are
killed each year in their homes from CO poisoning associated with fuel-burning heating
appliances.

To reduce these deaths and injuries, the Commission designated CO detectors as a priority
Project in 1992. The purpose of the project was to promote development and use of effective
residential carbon monoxide detectors.

CPSC staff worked with several voluntary standards groups to upgrade standards to
include new technology that provides greater protection against CO poisoning.

Staff also urged mode! building code organizations to adopt requirements for carbon
monoxide detectors/alarms in residences.

With contributions from CPSC's staff, a new product safety standard was issued by
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). Several manufacturers submitted CO detectors to UL to
be certified, and several models of CO detectors that meet the new standard are’expected to be
available to consumers in 1993.

Also in 1992, the staffs of CPSC and the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
continued to work with the National Particleboard Association and the Hardwood Plywood
Manufacturers Association to reduce allowable emissions of formaldehyde provisions in two
industry voluntary standards approved in 1992. One of these, which reduces the level of
formaldehyde emissions from particleboard underlayment and mobile home decking, ts being
balloted for approval as a national consensus standard by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI). The other, which deals with hardwood and decorative plywood, ts scheduled to
be submitted as a candidate Amencan National Standard in 1993.

Also during the year, CPSC's staff recommended that ANSI revise its standard on
unvented gas space heaters to establish a requirement limiting the allowable emission rate of
nitrogen dioxide as well as to establish a certification test method

FIRE/ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

CPSC staff successfully proposed new provisions for the National Electrical Code (NEC)
to require additional protection against electrocution for consumers using recreational spas and
hot tubs. The NEC ts widely adopted in the United States for electrical wiring safety rules,
including rules for wiring in residences and recreation areas

CHILDREN'S PRODUCT HAZARDS

In 1988, the Commission denied a petition requesting a mandatory standard for bunk
beds, and directed the staff to work with industry to develop existing industry safety guidelines
into a voluntary standard using the consensus process of ASTM or ANSI.

In 1992, a new ASTM voluntary standard for bunk beds was approved. The standard
addresses falls, entrapment, and strangulation in the bed structure, and the collapse of the beds.

In March, the Commission voted to terminate proceedings on choking hazards related to
balloons, small balls, marbles, toys, and other articles containing small parts intended for
children three years and older. However, the Commission instructed the staff to work with
ASTM on balloon labeling. in addition, in June the Commission instructed staff to work with the
ASTM Toy Safety Subcommittee to develop a voluntary standard to address the choking hazard
associated with small toy figures. As a result, the staff continues to work with ASTM on the
development of these voluntary standards.

CPSC staff also provided technical assistance to ASTM subcommittees that are drafting
new standards for bicycle helmets, non-full-sized cribs, infant bedding and soft goods, and
public playground equipment. CPSC staff supported subcommittees that are revising existing
ASTM Standards for home playground equipment, playground surfacing materials, toy safety,
and strollers.

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U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP (PIRG)

March 4 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff_ choking hazards

March 4 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: choking hazards

March 11 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: courtesy call and to discuss recent
work on product safety issues

March 11 Commissioner Carol G Dawson/staff PIRG activities

U.S. SAFETY AND ENGINEERING CORPORATION
April 30 ES & CPSC staff: issues related to the National Smoke Detector Project
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION

February 12 ES: recommendations in the new CPSC Handbook for Public Playground
Equipment

V.P. MARKETING, SMITH-GATES/EASY HEAT

November 20 ES: development of warnings and instructions, point of sale education and
consumer notice information for heat tapes

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DATE FIRM AND PRODUCT

04/92

04/92

04/92

05/92

05/92

Delair Group, Inc
Delair, NJ

"A" Frame Pool Ladder

Monsanto Company
St. Louis, MO 63167

Greensweep lawn care
products

Ektelon, Inc
San Diego, CA 92123

Raquetball

eyeguards
"Interceptor"

Kawasaki Motor Co
Irvine, CA

4 wheel ATV

C & A Trading Co.
Hayward, CA

Bunk Beds

ALLEGED HAZARD

REMEDY

Fingers or hands can
get caught in the
spacing between the
handrail and sideplate
and get injured.

When used or operated
improperly, the valve
on the applicator bottle
may leak product and
contact the skin or the
valve might under
certain circumstances
be forcibly eyected and
strike someone

When hit directly by a
raquetball, the lens
could pop inward and
cause injury to the eye
and surrounding facial
area.

Loss of control due to
failure of steering
column.

Head entrapment and
body crushing injury
due to deviations from
voluntary industry
standard and lack of
foundation supports.

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Delair will supply
replacement parts for
home repair

Firm added hang tag
and label with more
detailed instructions
and added an
instructional message
to television
commercials Valve
has also been
redesigned to prevent
improper operation

The firm recalled to
the consumer level,
with notice of the
recall published in
Consumer Reports and
in the American
Raquetball Association
Magazine.

Firm examined
remaining inventory
and found no failures
similar to the one
noninyury report which
prompted the
investigation.

Free replacement kits
for bunk beds offered
to owners through
newspaper ads.


DATE PRODUCT MODEL VIOLATIONS CITATION
04/92 Tub Pets #31-062 small parts 16 CFR 1501
04/92 Necklace #134-035 hazardous substance 16 CFR 1500.4
04/92 Putt-Putt Orange Paint #12432 lead-in-paint 16 CFR 1303
04/92 Rooster Puzzle #MTC-2033 lead-in-paint 16 CFR 1303
04/92 Kiddy Phone #888 smail parts 16 CFR 1501
04/92 Toy Wooden Block Truck #GW-25 small parts 16 CFR 1501
04/92 Toy Nursing Bottles #6607,8 small parts 16 CFR 1501
04/92 Hungry Jack Bear (None) sharp point 16 CFR 1500 48
05/92 T-Shirts (Big Brother) #214 small parts 16 CFR 1501
05/92 T-Shirts (Fishin' Buddy) #204 small parts 16 CFR 1501
05/92 Plastic Trumpet #2747/367 small parts 16 CFR 1501
05/92 Cotton Terry Cloth Robe Floral #100-736 flammability 16 CFR 1610
05/92 Reverse Fleece Top Sweatshirt #41-10886 flammability 16 CFR 1610
05/92 Evenflo Toy Nursers #8075-9 small parts 16 CFR 1501
05/92 14” Plush Rabbit #3692 small parts 16 CFR 1501
05/92 Sesame Street Nursery Set #71700-Ernie small parts 16 CFR 1501
05/92 Pull Along Choo Choo Phone #368 small parts & 1501, 1500 48
sharp points
05/92 Teaching Bear with Cap #97799 small parts 16 CFR 1501
05/92 Bunny On A Stick. #0789742094090 rattle 16 CFR 1510
05/92 Oui Filled Lamps 3 oz “Li'l Lites" fails cre 16 CFR 1700 14
05/92 Sesame Street Nursery Set #71700-Big Bird small parts 16 CFR 1501
06/92 Citrus Brake Parts Cleaner #4001 labeling 16 CFR 1500 12
06/92 Hanging Checkerboard #00099 lead-in-paint 16 CFR 1303
06/92 1992 Racing Bicycles #2R800 & 2R900 handlebars 16 CFR 1512
06/92 Wind-Up Circus Toy #9026W small parts 16 CFR 1501
06/92 Cartoon Telephone Car #UL-106S smail parts 16 CFR 1501
06/92 Telephone Car #YL-111 small parts 16 CFR 1501
06/92 Baby on Swimming Ring #1055 small parts 16 CFR 1501
06/92 Baseball Cap #HS-9 small parts 16 CFR 1501
06/92 Turtoise Telephone #80997 small parts 16 CFR 1501
06/92 Pretty Mate (Tea Set w/Basket} #E20 small parts 16 CFR 1501
06/92 Infant Cap #600 small parts 16 CFR 1501
06/92 Lovely Telephone #683 small parts 16 CFR 1501
06/92 BMX Style Bicycles #875707 - Girls stem closure 16 CFR 1512
06/92 BMX Style Bicycles #875705 - Boys stem closure 16 CFR 1512
06/92 Wind-Up Kiddy Phone #997288 small parts 16 CFR 1501
07/92 Press and Go Baby Buggy #7403 small parts 16 CFR 1501
07/92 Crib Center #1525 lead-in-paints 16 CFR 1303
07/92 Stuffed Animal/Activity Toy #34071 - Elephant small parts 16 CFR 1501
07/92 Stuffed Animal/Activity Toy #34070 - Bear small parts 16 CFR 1501
07/92 Pull Along Loco #7105002 small parts 16 CFR 1501
07/92 Evenflo Toy Nurser #8567132 small parts 16 CFR 1501
07/92 16” Sidewalk Bicycle (None) brakes 16 CFR 1512
07/92 12" Sidewalk Bicycle #901 brakes 16 CFR 1512
07/92 Woman's Scarf #101-2558 and 1 flammability 16 CFR 1610
07/92 Plush Animal Stocking #13845 - Bear small parts 16 CFR 1501
07/92 Plush Animal Stocking #13846 - Dog small parts 16 CFR 1501
07/92 Plush Animal Stocking #13847 - Panda small parts 16 CFR 1501
07/92 Plush Animal Stocking #13848 - Reindeer small parts 16 CFR 1501

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DSCRIPTION PROPOSED FINAL

EFFECTIVE RESOURCE
DATE

Amendment to rates 3/04/92
reimbursable to the

Government for costs

of reconditioning non-

complying imported

hazardous substances

Proposed Action:

Amendment to rates
reimbursable to the
Government for costs
of reconditioning non-
complying imported
hazardous substances

07/27/92 57 FR 28604

57 FR 7686

POISON PREVENTION PACKAGING ACT

Final Action:

Child-Resistant 07 /02/91
packaging required

for oral ibuprofen

preparations containing

more than 1 gram of

ibuprofen in package

Proposed Action:

Child-Resistant 08/04/92
packaging requirement

for products containing

{idocaine or dibucaine

Einat Action:

Notice of newly-
enacted civil penalty
authority and explana-
tion of procedures

12/21/92 57 FR 27916

57 FR 34274

MISCELLANEOUS ACTS

11/16/90 56 FR 50710


LATHAM AND WATKINS

April 28 HS, EC & OGC: issues related to draft notice of proposed rulemaking for child-
resistant lighters

MAM BABYARTIKEL G.m.b.H
October 8 ES & other CPSC staff: development of European requirements for pacifiers
MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTITUTE

December 4 ES & other CPSC staff installation and construction regulations for mobile
homes as they apply to heat tape

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
March 19-20 ES: new recommendations in the CPSC Handbook for Public Playground Safety
MARYLAND NATIONAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

November 20 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith keynote address at Ninth Annual Safety
Management Conference

MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
February 27 EP: playground safety
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
June 16 HS & EP: toxicity of low ignition potential cigarettes

MASSACHUSETTS RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION

February 27 EP playground safety
MATTEL TOYS
February 14 OEX: product safety issues
MCDONALD CORPORATION
July 6 OEX & EXPA: hazard information on packaging

MCFARLAN SMITH LIMITED

October 23 HS: aversives
MID ATLANTIC ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE RESOURCE CENTER

March 30-April 1 HS: Indoor Air Quality - An Overview for Managers
MINNESOTA SAFE KIDS COALITION

April 30 ES: recommendations in the CPSC Handbook for Public Playground Equipment

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INDEX OF PRODUCTS REGULATED BY CPSC

REFERENCE SOURCE
TITLE 16 CFR

PRODUCT ACT TYPE OF REGULATION PART NUMBER
Acetaminophen PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a) (16)
exemption 1700.14(a) (16) (1),
(22)
Acetic acid HSA labeling 1500.129(g)
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
Rerosols (see self-pressurized ESA suggested labeling 1500.130
products)
Aluminized polyester film kite HSA ban 1500.18(¢) (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 CPSA performance and 1204
station) certification
Antifreeze, ethylene glycol- HSA labeling 1500.132
base PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a) (11)
Antiquing kits HSA exemption from 1500.83(a) (25)
labeling
Appliances, coal and wood- CPSA provision of perfor- 1406
burning mance and technical
data
Architectural glazing materials CPSA safety standard 1201
Art materials HSA exemption from ban 1500.85(a) (4)
Artist’s paints CPSA exemption from lead 1303.3(¢)(2)
limit
Asbestos-containing patching CPSA ban 1304
compounds CPSA to be regulated 1145.4

under the CPSA

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TOY MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA (TMA)

February 12-14 EXPA & other staff toy safety seminar

February 13 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff toy safety seminar

February 13 Commissioner Carol G Dawson/staff toy safety seminar

February 13 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff toy safety seminar

February 13-14 CE toy safety seminar

February 27 OEX. product safety issues and follow-up to discussion at toy fair

March 23 OEX toy safety issues

May 4 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff. the role of the CPSC and toy safety

September 21 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith CPSC regulations and voluntary toy safety
standards

TRIDATA CORPORATION
February 26 ES national smoke detector proyect - reaching high risk population

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC (UL)

November 22 OEX & other CPSC staff’ Delonghi recall replacement kits for electric heaters

December 4 HS: unvented gas space heater emission testing

January 16 HS & ES. |AQ modeling and kerosene heater emissions

February 12-13 ES & other staff: UL voluntary standards activities

April 20-22 Office of Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall, EXHR & ES UL activities and plans
concerning consumer products

June 2 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff. CPSC & UL joint cooperation

June 2 OEX: CPSC/UL joint cooperative efforts

August 31 ES. the feasibility of cooperative testing of smoke detectors

September 29 ES 1993 UL 325 entrapment provisions for garage door operators

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTER

June 16 HS & EP. toxicity of cigarettes with low ignition potential
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

June 16 HS & EP. toxicity of cigarettes with low ignition potential
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN BAR ASSOCIATION

March 5-6 CE: speech
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

February 3 EC & other CPSC staff. survey of marketing of children's sleepwwear in Rhode
Island

UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE ACTION COUNCIL (UFAC)

April 10-11 OEX update on UFAC compliance and other related developments in product
safety

U.S PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
March 30-April 1 HS Indoor Air Quality - An Overview for Managers

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EASTERN REGION

Pennsylvania

Allegheny County Health
Department
Fire Safety Program
Nursery Equipment Program

Puerto Rico

Department of Consumer Affairs
In-depth Investigations
Nursery Equipment Program
Recall Checks
ATV Surveillance

Rhode Island

Consumers’ Council
Recall Checks
Nursery Equipment Program

Department of Health
HSA/PPPA Surveillance

South Carolina

Board of Pyrotechnic Safety
Fireworks

Department of Health and
Environmental Control
ATV Surveillance
In-depth Investigations
Recall Checks

Vermont

Department of Health
Fire Safety Program

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(Continued)

Virgin Islands

Department of Licensing
and Consumer Affairs
Nursery Equipment Program


NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE FIRE MARSHALS
April 25-29 ES: 3rd Annual Conference
July 27 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith & CPSC staff. fire prevention projects, ideas
and concerns of mutual interest
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
June 16 HS & EP toxicity of cigarettes with low ignition potential
NATIONAL CHILDHOOD INJURY PREVENTION

May 19 ES: playground equipment safety issues
May 19 ES the national smoke detector proyect

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN

December 6 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith. speech
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE COMMITTEE PANEL 20

December 9-11 ES: proposed revisions to the National Electrical Code
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

November 6 ES smoke detector project
September 1 ES ground-fault circuit interrupters

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

October 17 ES: NFPA-58, TIA 357

November 5. CE: CPSC regulations on model rockets

November 5-7 ES safety proposals for the national fuel gas code

February 27-28 ES draft code for inspection and repair for electrical systems in older homes

May 18-21 ES: the 1993 edition of the National Electrical Code

July 15 ES: Article 680-42 of the 1993 National Electrical Code covering spas and hot
tubs

September 9-11 ES Proposed NFPA-73 Residential Reinspection Code

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
October 7 EP hidden hazards to infants and toddlers and general child safety

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (NIST)

November 1 EP, ES & others: development of a test method to measure cigarette ignition
Propensity

March 30 EP & ES the influence of airflow and other factors on the results of cigarette
Ignition propensity tests

April 14 ES: symposium on [AQ

NATIONAL KEROSENE HEATERS ASSOCIATION

January 16 HS & ES IAQ modeling and kerosene heater emissions

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ANUFACTURER/!

Radio Flyer, Inc.
Toys “R" Us
Radio Flyer, Inc.

PORTER

Dynamic Stationery Manufacturing Inc

Moore Medical Corp.
SLM

Pacific Spirit

The Dollywood Co.
Meyer inc.

Battat Inc.

Battat Inc.

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CITY & STAT!

Chicago, IL
Paramus, NJ
Chicago, IL
Hollis, NY

New Britain, CT
Gloversville, NY
Forest Grove, OR
Pigeon Forge, TN
Grand Rapids, Mi
Plattsburgh, NY
Plattsburgh, NY

ZIP CODE

60635
07652
60635
11423
06050
12078
97116
37863
49504
12901
12901


ATE FIRM A CT

01/92 Namco-Amenica, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
95054-3013

"Starblade” Arcade
Video Game

02/92 Softplay
Charlotte, NC 29210

Cargo Climb Net on
Model M3-5 Ball Pit

02/92 K&M Associates
Providence, RI 02940

Kaleidoscope necklace
for children

02/92 Toastmaster Inc.
Columbia, MO 65202

Four Slice Toaster,
Model No. D126T
(Date Codes EL101
through EL158)

Al ED HAZARD

REMEDY

The video game uses a
large murror in the
display. If the video
game is exposed to
strong natural Ight,
the focused sunlight
could lead to a fire

Size of net openings
may allow children's
heads to enter but not
exit Potential for
strangulation.

Cap end of
kaleidoscope may
come off, exposing
‘small parts inside
which may present a
choking hazard.

Some toasters have
defective double pole
switches Switch
failure could create a
fire, contact burn, or
severe electric shock
hazard.

F-21

All "Starblade” games
will be retrofit with a
new murror to reduce
the temperature of the
focused light, and
labels warning of the
hazard

Firm provided all
customers with new
net (with 3.5 X 3 5”
squares) for
installation over old
net to prevent head
entry.

Cash refund offered
upon return of product
to retailer. Notice
through press release
and recall posters.

For a free replacement,
consumers should call
Toastmaster at
1-800-527-3069, or
write Operations
Manager, Toastmaster
Inc., Second and Vine
Streets, Boonville, MO
65233


BLACK AND DECKER

November 6 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff & OGC: courtesy call
BLUE BOX TOYS
June 16 ES & other CPSC staff CPSC toy regulations and test methods

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (SAN FRANCISCO, CA)

March 11 OGC: possible amendment of the safety standard for architectural glazing
material

BOWARD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
June 22 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall. press conference, "Operation Waterwatch”
BROWN, MICHAEL ESQ.
January 15 ES: ignition of flammable vapors from water heaters
BUILDING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
April 27 ES & HS: chamber testing of combustion emissions
BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL
July 8 ES CPSC Handbook for Public Playground Safety
CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY AND HEALTH ASSOCIATION
February 10 ES: code proposal to ICBO requiring CO detectors

CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE

January 21 HS: carpet testing

February 25 HS: quality certification program
CARPET CUSHION COUNCIL

May 21 HS: testing on carpet cushion

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL

June 16 HS & EP. toxicity of cigarettes with low ignition potential
CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (CSMA)

June 30 HS & other CPSC staff: comment on PPPA protocol revisions
CHILDRENSWEAR MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

November 13. CE. current sleepwear enforcement issues

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REFERENCE SOURCE

TITLE 16 CFR

PRODUCT ACT TYPE OF REGULATION PART NUMBER
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)
Salt (sedaum chloride) HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(1)
Self-pressurized HSA exemption from full 1500.83(a) (1)
products labeling
testing method for 1500.45,46
flammable or extremely
flammable contents
information statements 1500.130

required
containing chloroflu- CPSA labeling requirement 1401
ero carbons
containing vinyl HSA ban 1500.17(a) (10)
chin-.des
Sensitizers HSA definitions 1500.3(b)(9), (¢)(5)
Signal words RSA labeling requirements 1500.121
Silver nitrate (lunar HSA labeling 1500.129(k)
caustic)
Sleepwear, children’s HSA FFA standard (FF 3-71) 1615
sizes 0-6x sizes 7-14 standard (FF 5-74) 1616
Sodium arsenite HSA labeling 1500.132(b)
Sodium fluoride (pre- PPPA exempting from special 1700.14(a) (10) (vi1)

scription aqueous solutions)

Sodium hydroxide HSA

Sodium/potassium hydro- PPPA
xide

Solder kit HSA

packaging
labeling

special packaging

exemption from labeling

15

1500.129(3)

1700.14(a) (5)

1500.83(a) (30)

356-290 0 - 93: QL 3-6


CRIMINAL CASE

During fiscal year 1990 the government presented to a grand jury information concerning
possible violations of a CPSC statute The grand jury continued through fiscal year 1992
to consider this matter. No additional details can be disclosed.

CIVIL PENALTY CASES

1.

United States v. Division Sales, Inc. and Justen Products, Civil Action No. 91-C5203
{N.D. Ill.}. On August 16, 1991 the government filed a complaint seeking civil penalties
against two toy firms based on the sale of banned lawn darts and the farlure to report to
the Commission. On October 18, 1991 the firms filed an answer. Following four
settlement conferences held with the judge (two of them by telephone) between
November 1, 1991 and January 7, 1992, the parties agreed to settle the case. The
firms paid a penalty of $35,000, and the case was dismissed on February 11, 1992

United States v. Paty, Inc, Civil Action No. H-92-1773 (S$ D Tex.), On June 15, 1992
the government filed a complaint seeking a civil penalty against a manufacturer of
children's sleepwear for violation of an administrative cease and desist order. The parties
signed a consent decree, filed with the complaint and approved by the court on June 18,
1992, and the firm paid a penalty of $12,500.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CASE

Peter L. hsler, James E Strates Shows, Inc. and E. James Strates, individually v.
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Civil Action No 92-0402-CIV-ATKINS (S.D. Fla }
On March 3, 1992 the plaintiffs filed a complaint seeking documents, withheld by the
Commission under the Freedom of Information Act, on an incident involving the "Mon-
ster" amusement nde. The government answered the complaint on April 8, 1992, and
moved for summary judgment on June 2, 1992. The plaintiffs responded on June 19,
and the government replied on June 26,

OTHER CASES AGAINST THE COMMISSION

1.

X-Tra Art, ine. and Linda Weill v. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Civil Action No
91-1336MHP (N.D. Cal.) and No. 91-16027 (9th Cir.) On May 3, 1991 the distributors
of self-pressurized containers of paint for children, Rainbow Foam Paint, filed a complaint
against the Commission seeking declaratory relief, a temporary restraining order (TRO),
and a preliminary and permanent injunction. {In a separate action in Connecticut in April
1991, the government had seized cans of the paint which it found to be banned hazard-
ous substances under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.) Following a hearing on
May 7, 1991 in San Francisco, Judge Marilyn Hall Patel granted a TRO prohibiting the
Commission from further acting against or disclosing information on Rainbow Foam Paint.
Both sides filed briefs on May 14, 1991. Following a hearing, Judge Patel entered orders
denying the preliminary injunction and dismissing the case on June 12, 1991. In an
accompanying opinion, she ruled that in issuing the letter of advice to X-Tra Art and
declaring the paint to be a banned hazardous substance, the Commission had followed
the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, and that no proceeding to issue a rule specifically
banning the paint was required. The Judge also rejected X-Tra Art's due process, equal
protection, and 6(b)

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REFERENCE SOURCE
TITLE 16 CFR

PRODUCT ACT TYPE OF REGULATION PART NUMBER

Epoxy resins HSA labeling 1500.13(c)

Erythromycin ethylsuccinate, PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a) (10) (123)

suspension and granules for special packaging

suspension

chewable tablets 1700.14(a) (10) (xv2)

Ethylenediamine HSA labeling 1500.13(c)

Ethylene glycol in felt pads HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(28)
special labeling 1500.14 (b) (4)

Ethylene glycol HSA labeling 1500.14(a) (2), (b) (2)
special packaging 1700.14(a) (11)

Ethylene glycol antifreeze HSA labeling 1500.132

Expandable children’s cPpsc to be regulated under 1145.13

enclosures the CPSA

Exports (noncomplying products) All reporting requirements 1019

Extremely flammable contents of HSA definition 1500.3(c) (6) (viz)

self-pressurized containers method to determine 1500.45
flashpoint testing 1500.46
exemption from 1500.83(a)(1)
labeling

Extremely flammable HSA defanition

1500.3(c¢) (6) (2)

hazardous substances testing method 1500.43a

Extremely flammable solids HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6){v)
testing method 1500.4

Eye irritants HSA testing method 1500.3(b) (8), (c) (4)
definition 1500.42

Fabrics FFA flammability 1602-1632

Felt-tip marking devices HSA labeling exemption 1500.83(a) (9)

Ferrous oxalate HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a) (17)

Fertilizers, dry granular HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83 (a) (21)

Fire extinguishers HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83 (a) (24)

labeling, warning 1500.15 (a) (b)


REFERENCE SOURCE

TITLE 16 CFR

PRODUCT aAcT TYPE OF REGULATION PART NUMBER
Oral contraceptives, PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a) (10) (1v)
cyclical packaging
Orris root, powdered HSA labeling 1500.13(b)
Oxalic acid and salts of HSA labeling 1500.129(e), (f)
Packages, child-resistant(see
child-resistant packaging)
Packages, sample PPPA submission 1700.14(b)
Paint, .lead in HSA ban over 0.5% (pre- 1500.17 (a) (6)
1978)
CPSA ban over 0.06% 1303
(1978 and later)
CPSA to be regulated under 1145.2
the CPSA
Paint solvents PPPA special packagzng 1700.14(a)(15)
Painting kits HSA exemption 1500.83(a) (25)
Pancrelipase PRPA, exemption from special 1700.14(a) (10) (1x)
packaging
Paper items HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a) (3)
list
Paraphenylenediamine HSA labeling 1500.13(a)
Patching compounds, CPSA ban 1304
containing asbestos
Perchloroethylene in HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a) (31)
visual
Percussion explosives HSA definition 1500.3(¢c)(7)(1) (a)
Petroleum distillates HSA labeling 1500.14(a) (3)
special labeling 1500.14(b) (3)
exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8),(9),
(11), (13), (14), (20)
PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(7),(2), (45)
Phenol (carbolic acid) HSA labeling 1500.129(d)

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State(s) or
Commonwealth

Department

Commissioned
Officers

Western Region (continued)

California
(continued)

Colorado

Guam

New Mexico

Department of Health
Services

Food and Drug Branch
Berkeley

Department of Health

Tri-County Health
Department

Department of
Public Health
and Social Services

Department of Health

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Joseph N. Bagood
Dan R. Chitwood
Carl E. Costella

Jim D. Eddington
James Gorka
Michael F. Hernandez
Tamara Y. Jackson
Gerald G, Leech
Jeffrey C. Lineberry

Larry T. Berryman
William C. Norris
Clark C. Wilson
Roberta L. Boitano
Ricky A. Finney
Barbara A. Hruska
Patricia A. Klocker
Dale T. Tanda

Chris J. Wiant
Susan J. Salyards
Darryl R. Thompson
Lisa C Butts

Gerardo P, Legaspt Jr.
Editberto N. Nieveras
Bernardino QO. Valera

Elizabeth Spiro
Paul Jewell


State or

Commonwealth

Department

Central Region

Alabama
Georgia

Minos

Indiana
lowa
Kansas
Kentucky

Michigan

Minnesota
Mississippi
Missourt
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
Tennessee

Wisconsin

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Department of Public Health
Office of Consumer Affairs

Department of Public Health
Office of Environmental Health

State Board of Health

State Department of Public Health
Department of Health & Environment
Department of Human Services

Center for Environmental Health Sciences
Department of Health

Attorney General's Office
State Board of Health
Department of Health

State Department of Health

State Laboratories Branch
Department of Health

Department of Agriculture

Department of Agriculture
Trade & Consumer Division


Dear Member of Congress:

{am pleased to submit this report on the activities of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) for Fiscal Year (FY)1992.

This year was highlighted by the Commission's forceful action to ban the manufacture
and sale of infant bean bag cushions. These products were involved in the deaths of a number of
babies; they were also recalled earlier from the market.

The Commission is aggressively following up Its actions on the bean bag cushions with an
infant suffocation project. This project will attempt to answer many of the questions
surrounding products associated with infant suffocation.

The infant suffocation project illustrates how the Commission ts using risk-based
decision-making to prioritize those risks that are inherent in a product but hidden to the
consumer - "hidden hazards." These are the kinds of projects that will produce the greatest
return and are the most beneficial to the consumer Identifying hidden hazards and developing
standards, bans, and information programs to remedy those hazards are major objectives of the
Commission.

In 1992, the Commission launched the "For Pete's Sake" fire safety campaign. Using an
aggressive and inclusive approach, "For Pete's Sake" targeted consumers by working with media
and fire departments. The campaign included television and radio public service announcements
and news conferences held around the country with fire departments. Celebrities Kadeem
Hardison, Robert Guillaume, Erik Estrada, and Gilbert Romo participated to bring this safety
message to English- and Spanish-speaking communities across the United States.

In 1992, the Commission proposed a mandatory rule which will require disposable and
novelty cigarette lighters to be child-resistant. This rule is aimed at reducing the 160 deaths
per year associated with fires involving these lighters.

On the voluntary standards side, CPSC worked with Underwnters Laboratories Inc. to
develop a state-of-the-art standard for carbon monoxide detectors. This standard was developed
in record time to help reduce the almost 300 deaths annually associated with carbon monoxide
poisoning from residential fuel-burning appliances.

Finally, in 1992, the Commission signed a 10-year lease on a space in which to relocate
the agency's substandard Headquarters offices to a site that is more modern and efficient than the
present location. This 1s a major step in enhancing the ability of the agency to carry out Its
critically important mission.

In the following pages, you will learn more about the efforts of the Commission to make
consumer products safer for all Americans. It ts through our working relationship with
Congress to fund necessary projects and wisely spend the allocated dollars that the progress of
FY 1992 was possible.

Sincerely,

Jacqueline Jones-Smith


State(s) or Commissioned
Commonwealth Department Officers
Eastern Region (contanued)
Maryland

(continued)

Division of Robert Chang

Drug Control Jack H Freeman

Wilham A Hahn

John J. O'Hara Jr.

Charles H Tregoe

Leon Weiner

Harold B Jones

New Jersey Office of Consumer Anthony J. Brennan

Protection Terry Lawrence Smith

Frank C Stevens

Bettye J. Cabell

James Andrew Mallett

Puerto Rico Department of Victor Silva Arroyo

Consumer Affairs Angel Rivera

Jose Rodriguez Sanchez

Carlos Mateo Alers

South Department of Arthur Stanley

Carolina Health & Environmental Kenneth W. Montgomery

Control

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Samuel H. Me Nutt
Miriam M. Jones
Minne L Dix

Karen S. Yongue
William E. Margee
Roy C. Harms

Philips S. Porter
Herbert Walker
Charles W. James, Jr.
James H. Mattox, Jr
Rebecca Cameron


DATE

FIRM AND PRODUCT

ALLEGED HAZARD

REMEDY

08/92

08/92

08/92

08/92

08/92

Honeywell Inc
Minneapolis, MN
55422

V48 and V88
Diaphragm Gas Valves

Diversified Products
Opelika, AL

Megaflex Home
Exerciser

Scandinavian Designs
Petaluma, CA 94952

Bunk Beds

Toys "R" Us
Rochelle Park, NJ
07662

Musical Toothbush
Trainer

Softplay, Inc.
Charlotte, NC 28216

Play equipment-plastic.
"Fun Run"tunnel

Defects in valves
manufactured in
September and
October 1991 could
cause the valves to
stick open, which
could cause
overheating, fires or
delayed ignitions.

A metal bar on press
mechanism rotates
allowing a users feet
to shp off while
performing a leg press
exercise. The press
mechanism may strike
a user in the leg as it
forcefully returns to
the start position for
the exercise.

Horizontal rails
(siderails) connecting
the bed's two
headboards may
collapse Consumers
may then consequently
fall from the bed when
the siderails collapse

Small parts may pose
a choking hazard if
they separate from the
product

Top edge of tube may
cause lacerations to
children’s heads when
they enter tube.

F-39

Honeywell will replace
all affected valves
Call 1-800-328-8194
or 1-800-722-0033
(Minnesota)

The firm has designed
a repair kit that
prevents the bar on
the press mechanism
from rotating
Consumers are being
offered the repair kit
free of charge The
firm also excluded the
leg press exercise from
the product's owner
manuals.

Firm notified ail
purchasing customers
of the defect Firm
will provide a
replacement siderail at
No cost to the
consumer.

in conjunction with the
CPSC, the firm issued
a press release offering
a full refund to
consumers with proof
of purchase.

Retrofit of entrance
pad to cover top edge
of tube.


25 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, HOME (ASTM F15.09)

Purpose - To revise an existing standard to address entrapment in enclosed openings, entanglement on
hooks, other protrusions, and roller slides Status - Ata 9/16/92 subcommittee meeting, negative votes
and comments received in an F15 Committee ballot were discussed In response to negative votes,
some changes were made to the standard. All but one of the changes were editorial The exception
required the deletion of a numerical value that may be ruled by ASTM as substantive and, if so, will
require that portion of the proposed standard to be approved by the F15 Committee.

26. PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, PUBLIC (ASTM F15.29)

Purpose - To develop a new voluntary safety standard addressing falls, head entrapment, swing impact
injuries, entanglement on protrusions and other injuries associated with public playground equipment.
Status - At a 6/3-5/92 ASTM F15 29 Subcommittee meeting, negative votes and comments resulting
from a 6/92 ASTM F15.29 Subcommittee ballot were discussed. Some changes were made to
provisions in the standard because of negative votes that were ruled persuasive. These changes were
reballotted in 7/92 together with a proposal to issue the standard using ASTM emergency standard
development procedures. This latter proposal was approved by the F15 Committee. Some additional
negative votes were cast in the subcommittee ballot and have been resolved by working group
chairmen Concurrence by the full subcommittee will be sought in another ballot Staff will attend the
next subcommittee meeting scheduled for 1/6-8/93.

27 PLAYGROUND SURFACING (ASTM F08.52.01)

Purpose - To develop a new standard establishing performance requirements for shock absorbing
materials used for surfacing under and around playground equipment. Status - A new ASTM voluntary
standard for surfacing systems under and around playground equipment, ASTM F1292, was published
in 2/91 ASTM Task Group FO8 52 01 met on 5/21/92 to discuss a revision of the standard to make
the requirements for impact attenuation performance consistent with the recommendations in the CPSC
Handbook for Public Playground Safety published in 11/91 A FO8 Committee ballot of the revised
requirements was received on 10/6/92 and had a closing date of 11/6/92

28. POOL BARRIERS

Purpose - To advocate that model building code organizations adopt CPSC staff recommendations for
residential swimming pool barriers Status - All four major model building codes groups (CABO, BOCA,
ICBO, and SBCCI) have included the CPSC staff recommendations in their codes or appendices to their
codes This project is completed, except for monitoring possible revisions to the pool barrier
requirements in the model building codes.

29. POOLS, ABOVEGROUND/ONGROUND RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING (ANSI/NSPI-4)

Purpose - To participate in the development of ANSI American National Standards for above-
ground/onground residential swimming pools Status - A new American National Standard for
aboveground/onground residential swimming pools (ANSI/NSPI-4) was approved 11/12/91. This project
is completed

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SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION
May 20 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith, EXPA & other staff: current CPSC activities

SOCIETY OF THE PLASTIC INDUSTRY, INC.

January 31 OEX & EXHR: 5-gallon buckets

June 26 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff, OEX & OCR: update session on recent
Coalition activities re: buckets

September 18 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall: bucket safety

SOFTNESS GROUP
November 7 OEX, CE, EP, EC & HS: alternative paint strippers

SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL (SBCCI)

October 29-30 —P: code change proposal related to swimming pool barriers
July 13-14 EP code change proposals related to swimming pool barriers
July 13-16 ES: model code provisions for carbon monoxide detectors in homes

STEGEMAN, TRACEY ESQ.
December 16 OGC request for regulation of insulation

SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

February 5 —P, HS & CE general introductory meeting
February 12 EXHR. seminar
June 8 HS exposure and toxicity of N-methylpyrollidone

TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP (TAG) FOR CIGARETTE FIRE SAFETY

October 31 HS, EP, ES & other CPSC staff: recent research on cigarette ignition propensity
and plans for a cigarette fire incident study

January 24 HS, EP, ES & other CPSC staff: recent research on cigarette ignition propensity
and plans for a cigarette fire incident study

April 16 HS, EP & other CPSC staff: status of current research in connection with Fire
Safe Cigarette Act of 1990

June 15 HS, EP & other CPSC staff status of current research in connection with the
Fire Safe Cigarette Act of 1990

September 1 HS, EP & other CPSC staff: status of current research in connection with Fire

Safe Cigarette Act of 1990
TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CORPORATION
April 2 ES: electrical safety devices
TIANJIN BICYCLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

December 9-11 ES: bicycle marketing and safety


DATE FIRM AND PRODUCT ALLEGED HAZARD REMEDY
06/92 E-Z-GO Division of An improperly routed For inspection and
Textron Inc electric wire could repair of their unit(s),
Augusta, GA short circurt to the owners should contact
metal case. If not the E-Z-GO Product
E-Z-GO TC Il and IV electrically grounded, Service Dept. at
Battery Chargers the product could 1-800-241-5855.
present a severe
electric shock or an
electrocution hazard.
07/92 King of Fans The blade brackets fail King of Fans provided
Ft Lauderdale, FL allowing the fan blade replacement brackets
33311 to fly off The blades for the failed units.
may then cause cuts
and bruises if they
Ceiling Fan Blade strike people
Brackets
07/92 Space Age This device may tip A joint press release
Manufacturing Co. over during operation was issued 6/29/92
South Pittsburg, TN and fire its charges announcing the firm's
37380 horizontally, resulting recall of these devices
in possible serious Consumers should
Dixie Delight Fireworks injury or death to return the devices to
Device #RP745 persons nearby the store where
purchased for a full
refund Consumers
may call
800-247-4713 for
more information
07/92 Zenith Specialties This device may tp A joint press release

Clinton, MO 64735

Black Cat Finale Board
Fireworks Device

over during operation
and fire its charges
horizontally, resulting
in possible serious
injury or death to
persons nearby

F-34

was issued 6/29/92
announcing the firm's.
recall of these devices.
Consumers should
return the devices to
the store where
purchased for a full
refund


TABLE 3

ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS OF HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM TREATED
INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF CERTAIN CONSUMER PRODUCTS
OCTOBER 1, 1991 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1992
{IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)*

Source: CPSC Injury Cost Model® applied to NEISS injury data for the period.

AGE GROUP?
65 AND
PRODUCT GROUP" TOTAL UNDER 5 5-24 25-64 OVER
1 Child Nursery Equipment and
Supplies 277 213 28 21 15
2 Toys 408 161 169 72 6
3 > Sports and Recreational
Activities and Equipment 13,650 552 8,718 4,148 229
4 Home Communication,
Entertainment and Hobby
Equipment 380 60 104 127 89
5 Personal Use Items 1,464 335 545 436 148
6 Packaging and Containers for
Household Products 824 89 285 373 78
7 Yard and Garden Equipment 963 49 225 550 139
8. Home Workshop Apparatus,
Tools and Attachments 1,232 35 273 800 124
9 Home and Family Maintenance
Products 416 89 102 190 34
10 General Household Appliances 566 125 120 255 65
11 Space Heating, Cooling and
Ventilating Appliances 449 110 116 171 51
12 Housewares 1,893 204 671 912 105
13 Home Furnishings and
Fixtures 6,511 1,276 1,247 2,173 1,816
14 Home Structures and
Construction Materials 11,224 1,103 2,784 4,246 3,111
15 Miscellaneous 702 112 289 225 77

* Dollar values are not comparable to previous Annual Report estimates because of the inclusion
of estimates for pain and suffering costs.

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Appendix A:

a Deaths,
| Injuries and
| Cost of Injuries
| from Consumer
Products

WN
aa
a



DATE FIRM AND PRODUCT ALLEGED HAZARD REMEDY
08/92 Northeastern Plastics Fire and shock The firm implemented
(NPI) hazards. a prospective
Brooklyn, NY 11215 corrective action plan
Extension Cords
08/92 Parker Hannifin Gas hose may leak, Firm corrected
Corporation posing a fire or manufacturing error
Wickliffe, Ohio explosion hazard. and undertook recall to
44092 recover the defective
hose
Gas Hose
08/92 Honeywell Inc Valves manufactured Honeywell will replace
Golden Valley, MN tn March and April all affected valves.
55422-3992 1991 could stick open, Call 1-800-328-8194
which could cause or 1-800-722-0033
V48 and V88 overheating, fire or (Minnesota)
Diaphragm Gas Valves delayed ignition.
08/92 J Kinderman and A defective candle Refund for any recalled
Sons, Inc. ight could short circuit candle light returned to
Philadelphia, PA when plugged in and the retail store where
turned on. A short purchased
Electric Candle Lamp, circuit could create a
Item No 42-990 fire, thermal burn, or
electric shock hazard
for anyone nearby or
for anyone holding the
product or
its power cord
08/92 Brite Star Christmas A defective candle Refund for any recalled

Decoration (Taiwan)
Ltd
Taiwan

Electric Candle Lamp,
Item No. 42-990

fight could short circuit
when plugged in and
turned on. A short
circuit could create a
fire, thermal burn, or
electric shock hazard
for anyone nearby or
for anyone holding the
product or its power
cord

P-38

candle light returned to
the retail store where
purchased.


WESTERN REGION (Continued)
Arizona

Mr Norman J Petersen, Chief

Risk Assessment & Investigation
Division of Disease Prevention

Ariz Dept of Health Services

3008 North Third Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85012

(602) 230-5858 FAX (602) 230-5817

Arkansas

Mr Jim Shelby, Director

Bureau of Environmental Health
Services

Arkansas Department of Health

4815 West Markham

Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-3867

(501) 661-2171 FAX (501) 661-2468

California

Dr Molly Coye, Director

State of California

Department of Health Services
External Affairs

714 P Street, Room 1253
Sacramento, California 95814

{916) 657-1625 FAX: (916) 657-1156

Colorado

Mr. Tom Messenger, Director

Division of Consumer Protection
Colorado Department of Health

4210 East 11th Avenue

Denver, Colorado 80220

(303) 331-6750 FAX (303) 355-6559

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Guam

Dr Leticia V. Espalon, Director
Department of Public Health

and Social Services

Government of Guam

PO. Box 2815

Agana, Guam 96910
9-1-OATT-011(671)734-7102 FAX NONE

Hawaii

Mr Philip Dor

Director

Office of Consumer Protection

State of Hawan

Department of Commerce and Consumer
Affairs

828 Fort Street Mall Suite 600B
Honolulu, Hawan 96813

(808) 586-2636 FAX (808) 586-2640

Idaho

Ms Kriss Bivens, Consumer

Specialist

Consumer Protection Unit

Attorney General's Office

Statehouse, Rm 210

Boise, Idaho 83720

(208) 334-2424 FAX (208) 334-2530

Louisiana

Ms Mary Travis

Chief, Consumer Protection Section
Louisiana Attorney General's Office
P.O Box 94005

25th Floor, Capitol Building

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804

(504) 342-7013 FAX (504) 342-7335


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS

As provided in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 1972, the Chairman and Commissioners
are the key policymakers 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 Commission annually elects a Vice Chairman.

The Chairman ts the principal executive officer of the Commission and subject to the general
policies of the Commission The following offices report directly to the Chairman:

Office of Congressional Relations acts as the Commissions liaison
with Congress. !t 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
complhance with all laws, regulations, rules and internal policies
relating to equa! employment opportunity. It also ensures compliance
with relevant provisions of the Small Business Act, and conducts the
Upward Mobility Program

Office of 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, and interpretations of prevailing
regulations. 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, and investigations of Commission programs, activities, and
Operations to prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse It makes
recommendations to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within the
commission's programs and operations. The office also receives and investigates
complaints or information concerning possible violations of law or regulations,
mismanagement, abuse of authority, and waste of funds.

Office of the Secretary ts the external administrative arm of the agency. It 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.

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DESCRIPTION PROPOSED

FINAL EFFECTIVE
DATE

RESOURCE

Rule advising manu-
facturers how to com-
ply with requirement

to report certain in-
formation about out-
comes of product lability
intigation

Certification and
recordkeeping re-
quirements for garage
door openers subject

to CPSC's safety standard

Notice of regulatory
investigation of pos-
sible changes in rules
for levels of lead in
paint

Amendment to hazard
reporting requirements
concerning definition
of "grievous bodily
injury”

Safety standard for
child-resistant
cigarette lighters

Rule determing that

tis in the public

interest to regulate

risks associated with
cigarette lighters, that
can be operated by
children, under the CPSA

10/28/91

03/18/92

04/30/92

08/04/92

08/17/92

08/17/92

56 FR 55535

57 FR 9395

57 FR 18418

57 FR 34272

57 FR 36932

57 FR 36929

FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACT

Final Action:

Ban of infant
cushions or pillows
filled with foam
plastic beads or other
granular matenal

07/16/91

06/23/92

07/23/92

57 FR 27912


PART Ii

CIVIL PENALTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS ACCEPTED BY THE COMMISSION

1.

in the Matter of General Electric Company, Inc., CPSC Docket No. 92-CO002. Generali
Electric agreed to pay a civil penalty of $400,000 in settlement of Commission staff
allegations that the manufacturer failed to report in a timely manner a defect in its
countertop automatic drip coffeemakers which could create a substantial product hazard
as required by 15 U.S.C. § 2064(b). The staff alleged that GE knew that a thermal fuse,
designed to prevent the coffeemaker from overheating, was unreliable; that the firm
received hundreds of overheating claims and several reports of fire resulting in death and
serious injury. The firm denied that it violated the statutory reporting requirements.

{o_the Matter of E. Davis, Inc., CPSC Docket No. 93-CO001. E Davis, Inc agreed to
pay a civil penalty of $225,000 in settlement of Commission staff allegations that the
New Jersey importer failed to report a defect in its "Extra Thick Super String" which
could create a substantial product hazard, as required by 15 US C. § 2064 (b). The
staff alleged that E. Davis knew that its party favor, aerosol string streamer in a can
produced and sold in 1988 and 1989, contained a flammable propellant, and that use of
the product, at birthday parties and other celebrations where candles were in use was
reasonably foreseeable and extremely dangerous. The company denied that it violated
the statutory reporting requirement and alleged that any use of the product near a flame
constituted product misuse The final order was issued on September 30, 1992.

Jn the Matter of Figgie International, Inc., CPSC No. 92-C0004. Figgie International,
Inc. agreed to pay a civil penalty of $175,000 in settlement of the Commission staff
allegations that its Badger Powhatan division failed to report defects in two models
{P250MA and P275RA) of tts fire extinguishers that caused the valve bodies to blow off
the fire extinguishers. The firm denied that it violated the statutory reporting require-
ment The order was issued on September 15, 1992.

‘ter of Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, inc.. CPSC No. C0001. Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. agreed to pay a civil penalty of $50,000 in settlement of the
Commission staff allegations that the firm failed to report, in a timely manner, a defect in
the clock of its models 816-2 and 816-3 drip coffee makers. The defect could cause the
housing of the coffee makers to ignite, with the possibility of fire spreading to adjacent
cabinets or counter tops The firm denied that it violated the statutory reporting
requirement. The order was tssued on February 14, 1992.

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The funded work done by the states 1s subject to the same quality assurance and ts held to the
same high standards as work done by the CPSC field staff. The progress and direction of the state
work 1s 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 1s proceeding
in accordance with the Commission's Operating Plan and ts 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.

State/Local Contracts Program

Cost-effective contracts with state and local agencies for needed services provide a basis upon
which greater cooperation can grow Because our missions are compatible, state and local governments
usually match our funds with their own money to accomplish the objective in addition, state/local
contracts allow us to accomplish product safety work in places across our nation that we would not
get to otherwise ... our reach is expanded.

In FY-1992, the Commission supported the state and local contracts program in the amount of

$260,000 -- for Compliance and Enforcement, Hazard Identification and Analysis, and Consumer
Information activities in seven program areas.

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Appendix E:

— Volunta
_ Standards
Activities



parties had filed supplemental matenals, and proposed intervenors had filed a notice that
they would file materials with their April 15, 1992 submission. The government filed a
response to that notice stating it might need to file an additional memorandum to
respond to the proposed intervenors' supplementary materials. On April 15, 1992 the g-
overnment, industry and proposed intervenors filed additional memoranda on proposed
intervenors’ requested remedies Also on April 15, 1992 the attorneys general of 35
states applied for leave to file an amicus curiae brief. All partes and the proposed
intervenors filed final briefs on May 6, 1992, and the court held a hearing on May 15,
1992 On May 28, 1992 the court denied the motion to intervene, ruling that interven-
tion would not be appropriate and that, in any case, the proposed intervenors had not
shown any grounds for reopening or modifying the decree Based on ts review of the
steps taken to implement the consent decree, the court expressed its satisfaction that
"the provisions of the decree have been implemented in a manner consistent with the
judgment” and that "[t]he terms of the settlement appear not to have been breached in
any material respect "

SEIZURE CASES

1.

.v. Articles of Banned Hazardous Substan insisting of an Undetermined Num
of Cans of Rambow Foam Paint, Cwil Action No 3°91CV00230 (PCD) (D. Conn,). On
April 26, 1991 the government filed an action seeking the seizure of self-pressurized
containers of banned children’s paint. On April 29, 1991 US Marshals seized the cans
of paint Following the May 9, 1991 due date for filing claims for the paint, the govern-
ment moved for default and judgment on June 6, 1991 On June 11, 1991 Linda Weill
filed an opposition to that motion On the same day, however, Judge Peter Dorsey
signed an order granting judgment against the paint, which was entered on June 13,
1991 On June 20, 1991 Ms. Weill and X-Tra Art, Inc filed a motion to intervene in the
case and to vacate the default judgment On July 10, 1991 the government filed an
opposition. On July 31, 1991 Judge Dorsey granted the motion to intervene and to
vacate the judgment On September 18, 1991 the government moved to strike X-Tra
Art's claim and answer The Judge denied that motion on January 16, 1992. From
August 1991 through April 1992 the parties engaged in discovery, during that time, the
Judge denied a government motion to compel adequate responses and a government
motion to reconsider the denial On May 8, 1992 X-Tra Art filed a motion for summary
Judgment on one issue The government opposed that motion and filed its own motion
for summary judgment on May 28, 1992. On September 9, 1992 the Judge granted X-
Tra Art's motion and denied the government's, ruling that the paint 1s an art material
exempt from Federal Hazardous Substances Act requirements On September 18, 1992
the government moved for reconsideration of the ruling

United States v. Articles of Banned Hazardous Substances Consisting of an Undeter-
mined Number of Aqua Tech Safety Bath Seats, Civil Action Nos 1.92-CV-1217 (RLV)
and 1 92-CV-1218 (RLV) (ND Ga) On May 25, 1992 the government filed actions
(two companion cases) seeking the seizure of children’s bath seats made by Pansy Ellen
Products, Inc On June 3 and 4, 1992 U.S. Marshals seized the seats. Pansy Ellen filed
acclaim on June 12 and an answer on June 18, 1992. The parties engaged tn discovery
during the summer and fall of 1992.


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ACTION MANUFACTURER/IMPORTER CITY & STATE _ZIP CODE
Toy Power Los Angeles, CA 90013
Rosecraft, Inc Woonsocket, RI 02891
Southern Gold Distributors Fayetteville, NC 28303
Animal! Quaker Ltd. Greensboro, NC 27408
Toy Power Los Angeles, CA 90013
Everything's A Dollar, Inc Milwaukee, WI 10018
M. Ginsburg and Co Chicago, Ik 60607
The Pillsbury Co Minneapolis, MN 55414
Adorable Originals Phoenix, AR 85003
Adorable Originals Phoenix, AR 85003
Almacenes Pitusa San Juan, PR 00919
Victoria's Secret Catalog Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Sears and Roebuck, Co Chicago, IL 60684
Chilton-Globe, Inc Manitowoc, WI 54220
KMS, Inc. Wichita, KS 67206
Tara Toys Hauppague, NY 11788
Charles Products, Inc. Rockville, MD 20852
Chadwick Miller, Inc. Canton, MA 02021
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR 72716
Kaadan, Ltd Lancaster, PA 17603
Tara Toys Hauppauge, NY 11788
IG-LO, Inc Lexington, KY 40509
Cape Shore, Inc. Yarmouth, ME 04096
Cannondale Corp. Georgetown, CT 06829
Kraemer Mercantile Corp. New York, NY 10010
Kraemer Mercantile Corp. New York, NY 10010
Kraemer Mercantile Corp. New York, NY 10010
Polly-Gaz International New York, NY 10001
Polly-Gaz International New York, NY 10001
Kraemer Mercantile Corp New York, NY 10010
Polly-Gaz International New York, NY 10001
Sunset Hat Manufacturing Co Brooklyn, NY 41211
Kraemer Mercantile Corp New York, NY 10010
Kent International, Inc. Kearny, NJ 07032
Kent International, Inc Kearny, NJ 07032
Kraemer Mercantile Corp. New York, NY 10010
Unique Industries Philadelphia, PA 19148
Luttle Tikes Co. Husdon, OH 44236
ABC Distributing Inc. North Miami, FL 33181
ABC Distributing Inc. North Miami, FL 33181
Everlast Industrial Co. New York, NY 10018
Chilton-Globe, Inc. Manitowoc, KS 67206
Santa Fe Trading, Inc. Houston, TX 77036
Santa Fe Trading, Inc. Houston, TX 77036
A. Brod, Inc. New York, NY 10016
ABC Distributing Inc. North Miami, FL 33181
ABC Distributing Inc. North Miami, FL 33181
ABC Distributing Inc. North Miami, FL 33181
ABC Distributing Inc North Miam, FL 33181

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Snow skung

Soccer

Swimming activity, pools and equipment
Table tennis

Tennis, badminton and squash
Toboggans, sleds, snow discs, etc.
Track and field

Trampolines

Unicycles

Volleyball

Water skung, tubing and surfing
Wrestling

HOME COMMUNICATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND HOBBY EQUIPMENT
Miscellaneous hobby equipment

Pet supplies and equipment

Plants

Sound recording and reproducing equipment

Television sets and stands

PERSONAL USE ITEMS

Cigarettes, etc , lighters, lighter fluids and matches
Clothing, all

Grooming devices

Holders for personal ttems

Infrared lamps and saunas

Jewelry, watches, keys and key chains
Massage devices

Medical compounds.

Paper money and coins

Pencils, pens, and other desk supplies
Protection devices (eyes, ears, etc.)
Razors, shavers and razor blades
Sewing equipment

Umbrellas

PACKAGING AND CONTAINERS FOR HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
Cans and other containers

Glass bottles and jars

Paper, cardboard and plastic products

YARD AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT
Chain saws

Decorative yard equipment

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

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DATE FIRM AND PRODUCT ALLEGED HAZARD

04/92

04/92

04/92

Unical Enterprises City
of Industry, CA
91745

100 Miniature Lights,
Strata
5-Way Flashing

Unical Enterprises City
of Industry, CA
91745

100 5-Way Flasher
Light Set (100
Miniature Light Set)

Allan Herschelt Co.
North Tonawanda, NY

Childrens Skyfighter
Amusement Ride

REMEDY

The product has no
overcurrent protection,
the #24 AWG wire
size is deemed
inadequate, and the
current carrying wires
can be broken by
insertion of another
light set plug into the
female receptacle of
the plug cap Damage
to the wire or product
insulation during the
life of the product
could expose the
conductors to
overheating, arcing, or
short circuit
conditions, creating a
fire hazard.

The product has no
overcurrent protection
and the #24 AWG
wire size 1s deemed
inadequate. Damage
to the wire or product
insulation during the
hfe of the product
could expose the
conductors to short
circuit or arcing
conditions, creating a
fire hazard

Moving parts can
experience metal
fatigue and break. A
child could be thrown
from the ride or the
airplane tub could fall.

P-27

All shipments of the
product in 1991 were
to Mexican accounts

All shipments of the
product in 1991 were
to Mexican accounts

Notices to state
officials, insurance
companies, and
national amusement
ride organizations.


PRODUCT BANS

In 1992, under the authority of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the Commission
banned infant cushions filled with foam plastic beads or other granular material. CPSC ts aware
of 35 infant deaths and one case of brain damage associated with the use of such cushions and
pillows.

IMPORT SURVEILLANCE

The dockside surveillance of consumer products imported into the United States plays a
major role in CPSC's enforcement of regulations. Hazardous products that do not comply with
regulations are stopped at the ports of entry and never reach consumers.

In cooperation with the U.S. Customs Service, the CPSC staff inspects import shipments
of consumer products to assure that they comply with CPSC laws and regulations. This program
has been extremely effective and ts a model for inter-agency cooperation.

A Memorandum of Understanding between the Commission and the U.S. Customs Service
provides the basis for this cooperation. The close cooperation and coordination between the
staffs result in effective monitoring of import shipments.

CPSC investigators and U.S. Customs inspectors screen incoming shipments of consumer
products and select suspect products for testing in Commission laboratories. Products that do
not comply with applicable CPSC safety regulations are detained by Customs. As needed, the
Commission's staff supervises the reconditioning of violative goods.

During FY 1992, CPSC and U.S. Customs sampled and tested 1,194 shipments of
consumer products. The greatest emphasis was placed on toys and fireworks, but other products
were examined as well. Table 1 illustrates the shipments sampled and detained.

TABLE 1

P: N IT P
PRODUCT SHIPMENTS SHIPMENTS DETAINED
SAMPLED/TESTED
TOYS 507 208
FIREWORKS 642 210
BICYCLES 32 16
CHILDREN'S SLEEPWEAR 13 8
TOTAL: 1,194 442

These actions involved more than 42 million units with an estimated retail value of more

than $14 million.

As a result of these activities, CPSC has seen an increase in the level of compliance of
both the toy and fireworks industries. The fireworks industry has developed a safety
certification program and the toy industry has made greater efforts to more fully inform
industry members of CPSC's requirements. Many individual firms have developed or improved
their internal testing and quality control procedures.



DATE PRODUCT MODEL VIOLATIONS CITATION
08/92 Totally Rad Flyer Bicycle #TR12 - 12" brakes 16 CFR 1512
08/92 Toy Magic Feeding Bottles #330221 small parts 16 CFR 1501
08/92 Lil’ Miss Flyer Bicycle #LM13 - 12" brakes 16 CFR 1512
08/92 Colortone Eight Crayon Box #5-CL-850 lead 16 CFR 1303
09/92 100 Capsule Diphenhydramine 25mg fails cre 16 CFR 1700 14
09/92 Thunder Max 2000 Ride-On Toy #4031 lead-in-paint 16 CFR 1303
09/92 Wooden Baby Rattle #G-TOY rattle 16 CFR 1510
09/92 Plastic Rattle and Flute Toy #42973 small parts 16 CFR 1501
09/92 My First Buddy's Pop Pop Car #4562 small parts 16 CFR 1501
09/92 Action Train #BB3157 small parts 16 CFR 1501
09/92 Melody Bus #BB126 small parts 16 CFR 1501

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DATE

FIRM_ AND PRODUCT

ALLEGED HAZARD

REMEDY

12/91

12/91

12/91

First Alert Division of
BRK

Aurora, IL
60504-2495

Model 202A Smoke
Detector

Sears, Roebuck and
Company
Chicago, IL 60684

“Sears Kenmore"
90% + High Efficiency
Gas Furnaces with a
Durafused heat
exchanger

Bard Manufacturing
Bryan, OH 43506

Model CH100D60B
Gas Furnace, serial
nos H900653577
thru H900653676

Certain smoke
detectors were packed
with no English
Janguage instructions
Smoke detector
Instructions contain
critical information
such as placement and
maintenance
information,

Flaking and cracking of
the ceramic coating on
the heat exchanger
could fead to corrosion
and sooting of furnace
components This
may result in the
production and
migration of carbon
monoxide into the
living environment
which could present a
health hazard.

Some of these
furnaces were
assembled without a
flue gas baffle in the
primary heat
exchanger This could
lead to the production
of excessive amounts
of carbon monoxide

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Additional copies of
the instruction
manuals were sent to
all retail locations
Undistributed stock
was inspected and
corrected as
necessary

The firm is replacing
the Durafused heat
exchangers with new
stainless steel heat
exchangers
Consumers may call
toll free 800-237-5871
for information

Free inspection and
repair of all units


* The Commission developed a national multi-media campaign to increase the number of
residences with working smoke detectors. The "For Pete's Sake" program targets
parents and children with fire safety messages. The plan included news conferences
around the country, television and radio public service announcements, and
publications for consumers.

* CPSC promoted the use of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCls) by working with
the National Electrical Manufacturers Association to develop and distribute a video news
release on ground fault circuit interrupters. The GFC] Technical Report and
accompanying articles were distributed to realtor associations, Insurance associations,
insurance companies, and home inspectors.

* In response to a speech by the CPSC Chairman, manufacturers and retailers agreed to
begin including product safety information in their consumer literature for customers.
Four companies - Toys 'R' Us, Fisher-Price, Hasbro, and Mattel have agreed to use
CPSC safety information in their product brochures and point-of-sale literature. This
Is part of an effort to encourage industry to "sell safety” in their marketing and
promotional campaigns.

* The Commission received 160,000 calls to its toll-free hotline in 1992. About 2,000
of the calls handled by operators involved reports of accidents or complaints about
unsafe or defective consumer products. The balance of the callers were provided
information about recalls or product hazards.

The Commission filled requests for approximately one million pieces of product safety
literature in 1992.

RESEARCH

The Commission conducts studies and investigations of deaths, injuries, diseases, and
economic losses associated with consumer products. This research Is used to identify hazardous
products and to design effective strategies to reduce product hazards.

NATIONAL ELECTRONIC INJURY SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
(NEISS)

CPSC collects information on product-related injuries through a national sample of
hospitals participating in the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS). In
1992, NEISS provided the foundation for much Commission work, including mayor studies on
children's poisonings and power mowers.

NEISS continues to serve as a model system for many countries around the world.
Systems based on the NEISS model now exist in Japan, New Zealand, and the European
Community.

During 1992, CPSC entered into four agreements with other Federal agencies to share
NEISS data in return for payments to help defray the costs of the system. in 1992, under these
agreements, CPSC collected information on firearm injuries, boating injuries, occupational
injuries, and latex glove allergic reactions.


LITIGATION AND SETTLEMENTS

Part | of this appendix summanizes the federal court cases, categorized by type, to which

the Commission was a party during fiscal year 1992. Part Il summarizes the civil penalty settlement
agreements accepted by the Commission during FY 1992.

PARTI

INJUNCTION CASES

1.

United States v. lilco Toy Co., USA and Martin Schemann, Civil Action No 90-C-5405
(JFK) (S.D.N.Y.} On August 20, 1990 the government filed a complaint and motion for
Preliminary injunction against an importer of toys. Following discovery and the filing of
briefs, U.S District Judge John F Keenan on January 17, 1991 denied the government's
motion for a preliminary injunction He did so “reluctantly,” and primarily because of the
government's "inability, despite inspections of defendants' products, to establish that
there have been any violations since October 1989." On March 4, 1991 the Judge
decided to keep the case on his docket, until November 18, 1991, to see whether Ilico
committed any additional violations. On April 9, 1991 Illco wrote a letter to the Judge
asking for an order that its counsel be permitted to be present, on five days notice, for all
government sampling and testing of Illco's toys. The Judge signed the order on April 10,
1991, before the government even knew that Illco had proposed it On April 16, 1991
the government sent a letter to the Judge asking that he vacate the order pending a
hearing on this issue. On September 9, 1991 the Judge vacated the order and directed
the Commission to videotape its tests of Illco's toys when requested by Illco to do so.
The Commission sampled and tested (and videotaped) three Illco toys Since all three
passed the tests, the government did not oppose the Judge’s dismissal of the case on
November 18, 1991.

United States v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc, et al., Civil Action No, 87-3525

(D.D.C.). On December 30, 1987 the government filed a case seeking an imminent haz-
ard injunction against five distributors of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), along with a prelimi-
nary consent decree. The court approved the preliminary decree the same day, and
approved a final consent decree on April 28, 1988. On September 17, 1991 four
organizations -- Public Interest Research Group, Consumer Federation of America,
American Academy of Pediatrics, and Public Citizen -- moved to intervene and to modify
and enforce the consent decree. The government and industry parties filed memoranda
in opposition on October 16, 1991. The proposed intervenors filed a reply memorandum
on November 8, 1991, requesting amici status If the court denied intervention. On
November 25, 1991 the court held a hearing on the motions On December 12, 1991
the court issued a Memorandum and Order providing proposed intervenors until January
15, 1992 to file a different suggested decree change, providing all parties until April 1,
1992 to supplement the record, and providing all parties until April 15, 1992 to comment
on any proposal. On January 15, 1992 the proposed intervenors requested that the
court (1) order the defendants to show cause why they are not in violation of the
existing decree and/or (2) modify the decree in ways that the proposed intervenors
contended will provide additional protection for the public, and especially children. By
April 1, 1992 the government and industry

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10/91

10/91

11/91

11/91

11/91

FIRM AND PRODUCT

wsi
Camarillo, CA 93012

Diamond Back: Prevail
TG; Master TG; and
Expert TG Bicycles
Rear Wheels

Skit Corporation
Chicago, IL 60646
Models 7313 and
7320 Belt Sanders
Harvard Interiors
St Louis, MO

Rotary Office Chairs

Wells Technology
Ivyland, PA 169974

Coal and wood burning
stoves

Tudo Electric
Brooklyn, NY

18 awg size extension
cords and related
Products

ALLEGED HAZARD

REMEDY

Possible loss of control
of bike resulting in a
fall to the nder

The on/off switch may
stick in the on position
and could cause
abrasions or possibly
lacerations to users

The chair seat could
separate from its
supporting base
causing user to fall

Electrocution

The firm's 18 awg size
extension cords failed
to incorporate over
current protection
devices

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The firm offers a
replacement rear
wheel free to
consumers and
dealers.

Consumers can return
their sanders to the
place of purchase or to
a service center for a
no charge repair.

Consumers will be
Sent a replacement
spindle bracket upon
request All units sold
through mail order
houses

The firm added a third
ground wire to the
Bumble Bee Unit and
no longer offers it in
consumer distribution
channels The firm
also revised instruction
manuals to address the
identified concerns

The firm terminated
the purchase and sale
of the subject
extension cords and
related products.


DATE

08/92

08/92

09/92

09/92

09/92

FIRM AND PRODUCT

Braun, Inc
Lynnfield, MA

Models E200T/E260T
Electric
Espresso/Cappuccino
Maker

Rainbow Play Systems
Prior Lake, MN 55372

Swing hanger
{514-004) on Sunshine
Castle, Clubhouse,
Twin Towers swing
sets 5/91 to 6/92.

Blazon-Flexible Flyer,
Inc
West Point, MS

Slide with angled
handrail (T-type swing
set).

Omn
Arcadia, CA 91006

Cargo net play
equipment at
restaurants

Faultless, Mfg
Company
Ontario, Canada

T-700 Chair Control
Mechanism

ALLEGED HAZARD

REMEDY

Filter holder can
dislodge from unit and
spray coffee grounds
or steam, or shatter
glass carafe below

Hanger may break and
may result in falls,
serious injuries

Handrail attachment to
slide may present a
catch point for
clothing strings, which
may lead to
Strangulation

Child's head may
become entrapped in
6"X6" squares and
strangulation may
occur if help ts not
available

Control may develop
stress cracks causing
separation of the chair
seat from the
supporting spindle.

F-40

Labels affixed to unit
to indicate proper
Positioning of filter
holder handle

Replacement hangers
offered to purchasers
of sets with defective
model hanger

Plastic guard offered
to consumers and
retatlers for present
and future units
Press Release 8/6/92.

Free retrofit overlay
net of 2"X2” squares
sent to each location,
with disposable
camera to return to
firm to verify
installation,

Notice to customers
offering to replace
units showing stress
failure.


DATE

FIRM AND PRODUCT

ALLEGED HAZARD

REMED

03/92

03/92

03/92

03/92

04/92

Woods Wire Products
Carmel, IN

No. 1468 Remote
Control Receiver

Grumbacher
Cranbury, NJ

Art and Craft Paint
Brushes

Kenner Products
Cincinnati, OH

"ColorBlaster”
Children's Spray Art
Toy

Apple Computer
Cupertino, CA 95014
Model M5417 ni-cad

Battery for Laptop
Computers

BSN Corporation
Dallas, TX 07752

Mobile Soccer Goals

Some remote contro!
receivers may have an
internal wiring
problem. The product
could short circuit and
present a fire hazard.

Potential exposure to
the high lead content
In the coating on the
handle of the brush

Pump assembly can
separate from air tank
and strike user or
bystander,

If the contacts are
accidentally shorted, a
fire may occur

Head trauma, broken
bones and or death
can result from a
crushing blow by the
goal tip-over.

P-25

Receivers sold in 1991
should be returned to
Woods Wire Products,
Inc., P O. Box 2675,
Carmel, IN
46032-6675 for
inspection and
replacement if needed
Owners may call the
Woods toll-free
Helpline at
1-800-447-4364 if
questions arise,

Return to retail store
for a refund.

Call Kenner at
1-800-327-8264 to
receive a new pump
assembly, or return to
place of purchase.

Apple is providing an
insulating storage case
and warning labeling
to all owners,

The firm has labeled all
post production mobile
soccer goals and
mailed labels to those
customers with older
production.


SUMMARY LISTINGS OF FY 1992
VOLUNTARY STANDARDS PROJECTS

Product/Project (1)

Bicycle Helmets

Buckets Open-Head Five-Gallon
Bunk Beds

Carbon Monoxide Detectors*
Child-Resistant Packaging
Cigarette Lighters

Cribs

Fireworks Devices

Flexible Connectors, Gas*
Formaldehyde in Pressed Wood Products*
Fuel Gas Detection*

Garage Door Operators

Gas Central Furnaces*
Residential Gas Systems Overpressure Protection*
Gas 20 Ib Systems*

Hair Dryers.

Heat Tapes

Heaters, Kerosene*

Hot Tubs and Spas

Humidifiers, Portable Room*
Indoor Air Quality ASTM
Indoor Air Qualityy ASHRAE
Microwave Ovens

National Electrical Code
Playground Equipment, Home*
Playground Equipment, Public*
Playground Surfacing*

Pool Barriers*

Pools, Aboveground/Onground Residential Swimming
Pools, Public Swimming*

Pools, Residential Swimming*
Riding Mowers*

Shock Protectors

Smoke Detectors*

Soft Goods/Infant Bedding
Strollers

Toy Safety

Unvented Gas Space Heaters*
Water Heaters, Gas*

Note: (1) An asterisk (*) indicates a “participation” level of involvement Projects without an asterisk are
“monitoring” level projects. Definitions of “participation” and “monitoring” are attached.


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 1992 ts 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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INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES

The Commission's involvement in international activities during 1992 sought to:

* assure that imported consumer products subject to the Commission's regulatory
authority meet applicable health and safety requirements before entering the United
States;

* encourage the implementation and use of mutually-acceptable consumer product safety
standards among nations worldwide;

* share information and expertise on consumer product safety among nations in order to

reduce costs and remain abreast of the state-of-the-scrence.

NORTH AMERICA

CPSC staff participated in the U.S interagency working group that drafted the standards
chapter of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) among Canada, Mexico, and the
United States Among other things, NAFTA calls on each nation to determine the appropriate
fevel of safety for its own people. The Commission ts unaware of any provision in NAFTA that Is
incompatible with any statute administered or enforced by the Commission.

Other North American activities included work on drafting a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with Canada. This document defines a working relationship between the
two countries. The MOU will provide a means for addressing Issues such as compatibility for
selected standards, and will provide for prompt notification of proposed standards-related
measures, all in accordance with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.

EUROPE

Commission staff continues to participate in the Organization for Economic Cooperation
and Development's Committee on Consumer Policy and tts Working Party on Consumer Safety. A
major focus of Commission efforts has been in the development of internationally-harmonized
chemical test methods, classification systems, and labeling. These harmonization efforts are
aimed at assuring that harmonized standards will meet current levels of U.S. consumer
protection.

Also, in relation to the European Community (EC), CPSC participated in the EC 1992
Standards, Testing, and Certification Working Group, sponsored by the U.S Department of
Commerce. This group seeks to develop an agreement with the EC that will grant reciprocal
acceptance of consumer product inspection and testing procedures and certifications.

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HUGHES-ANTHONY, NANCY

December 4 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff & OEX. courtesy call and CPSC issues
INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH

July 20-21 HS. changes in the protocol for child-resistant packaging
INTERAGENCY REGULATORY COLLOQUIUM

October 22 EC social benefits of injury reduction
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS (IAFC)

September 13-17 ES heat tapes, smoke detectors, and fire safe cigarettes
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS (ICBO)

February 10-11 ES: code proposal requiring carbon monoxide detectors in residences
INTERNATIONAL MASS RETAIL ASSOCIATION

November 14 CE: reporting brochure prepared by the Coalition for Consumer Health and
Safety

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
October 9 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: child health and other safety topics
JENNER AND BLOCK

March 24 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff formaldehyde emissions from
particleboard and medium density fiberboard

JUVENILE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (JPMA)

October 7-9 Commissioner Anne Graham: trade show and conference
October 7-10 EXPA: trade show and conference

KEY STATE AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (INVOLVED IN ATV ISSUES)
June 3 FO & other CPSC staff: locally-supportable ATV safety legislation
LABTEST HONG KONG, LTD.

December 14 ES: toy safety
September 24 ES: age grading of toys

LANDRY, BROCK ESQ

December 4 CE, OGC, ES & FO: CPSC bicycle regulations

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PASS AND SEYMOUR, INC.

September 2 €S: electrical wiring devices
PILLSBURY, HAROLD

June 16 HS & EP toxicity of cigarettes with low ignition potential
POPHAM, HAIK, SCHNOBRICH, AND KAUFMAN LTD.

July 15 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff safety programs of mutual interest
PRIVATE LABEL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

November 17 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith’ speech - annual trade show/conference
PROCTOR AND GAMBLE CORPORATION

December 4 HS aversives
QUANTUM GROUP, INC.

November 8 ES. indoor air quality and pollutant detection
November 18 ES: issues facing carbon monoxide detectors

RAYCHEM CORPORATION

January 9 ES: heat tapes
Apri 28 ES. heat tapes

RJR NABISCO COMPANY

December 12 EXHR, EP & ES: cigarette flammability research
ROADMASTER CORPORATION

November 26 OGC & CE bicycle regulations

SAFETY AND HEALTH COUNCIL

April 1-2 ES & EP’ playground equipment safety
April 3 ES playground equipment safety

SIDS ALLIANCE
December 10 EP & other CPSC staff. infant suffocation

SMOKE DETECTOR COMMITTEE FOR CODES AND STANDARDS
January 30 ES & FO: strategies for improving state requirements for residential smoke
detectors
SMOKE DETECTOR STEERING COMMITTEE

October 22 ES: information update on smoke detector program
March 23 ES & EP: status of committee activities and related issues

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AT!

10/91

10/91

10/91

10/91

IRM AND PR Tt

ALLEGED HAZARD

REMEDY

Lam Lighting Systems
Santa Ana, CA

Luxxtra 1800 and
2400 Series 250 Watt
Metal Halide Lighting
Fixtures

Schwinn Bicycle
Company, c/o
Keck, Mahin & Cate
Chicago, IL 60606

Front Brake Stud on
Cantilever Brake
System

O'Brien International
Wichita, KS 67201

Max Freeboard Ski
Board

Nationmark Inc.
Carrollton, TX 75006

Magic/Excite 8 Shot
Cap Gun, #706

Deformation of the
Mogul Socket Cap can
cause the lamp
housing to fall from
the ceiling stem
attachment. If one ts
struck below, severe
head or bodily injuries
could result.

Brake failure could
cause loss of bicycle
control and
subsequent fall to
rider

Instructions for use are
not included with
product, user may be
injured by
inappropriate use of
product

Burns may occur from
sparks emitted from
barrel of guns missing
a barrel plug.

F-13

For ight fixture
installations from 1980
through 10/90, the
company will provide a
retrofit kit to hold the
lamp housing in place
should failure occur.

The firm notified all
dealers and consumers
via letter of the
potential problem and
asked that the
Hungarian made
Woodlands models be
recalled and replaced
with the US made
High Plains. Those
Woodlands models not
made in Hungary are
not subject to the
recall,

Notice to all dealers
and distributors to
inform customers and
insert instructions in
current inventory
Notice to warranty
card holders.

Joint news release and
retail posters recalling
cap guns Refund of
purchase price


Texas

Department of Health
Recalls
In-depth Investigations
ATV Surveillance

Washington

Seattle Poison Center
HSA/PPPA Surveillance

Wyoming

Department of Health
Recall Checks
ATV Surveillance

WESTERN REGION (Continued)

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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.”

The goal for the federal-state Cooperative Program is to reduce consumer product related deaths
and injuries by leveraging CPSC resources through cost-effective cooperation with state and local
governments.

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 ts 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.

A key part of the federal-state plan ts the provision for Regional Centers to conduct a yearly
planning workshop in each state. Agenda items in these meetings include: 1} discussion of
Commission programs; 2) discusston of Commission priorities, 3) input into future Commission planning
and priorities, 4) joint opportunities, 5) traning needs, 6) communication and reporting; and 7) others

The Directorate sets program policy in conjunction with Commission priorities and manages
resource allocations carefully to assure effective performance in supporting federal-state programs.

The three Regional Centers are the Commission's front-line contact with state and local
agencies involved in product safety efforts. These Centers initiate and maintain liaison and develop
cooperative agreements between the Commission and state and local agencies.

State Designees are the Commission's primary liaison with state and local officials State
Designees are appointed, at the Commission's request, by the Governor of each state. This individual
serves as a lraison 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 ts 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 Regtonal Directors are responsible for providing direction to the states that perform CPSC
related work. This direction 1s provided in the annual state planning sessions and in frequent written,
telephonic and personal contacts. Direction for the work done under contract ts very specific and 1s
spelled out in the statement of work portion of the contract

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OTHER HAZARDS

At the request of the Commission, an ASTM subcommittee was formed in May 1992 to
address the drowning hazard to infants and toddlers associated with five-gallon buckets. The
subcommittee ts developing an emergency labeling standard, and is examining the feasibility of
developing a performance standard.

Voluntary safety standards activities were also underway during the year for the
following consumer products: cribs, flexible gas connectors, fuel gas detection, automatic garage
door openers, central gas furnaces, residential gas systems overpressure protection, propane
gas 20 pound systems , heat tapes, kerosene heaters, lead poisoning, fireworks, portable room
humidifiers, playground surfacing, pool barriers, aboveground/onground residential swimming
pools, riding mowers, strollers, and gas water heaters.

RECALLS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

For products already in consumer use that are determined after a hearing to present a
substantial hazard, CPSC can order the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the purchase
pnice for the hazardous product. Most corrective actions, however, are conducted with the
cooperation of the company.

COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS

In 1992, CPSC obtained 302 corrective actions requiring recall, repair, replacement,
refund, or prospective design changes to more than 19 million units of consumer products. Of
these, 153 corrective actions involved products that presented possible substantial product
hazards. CPSC can order the manufacturer in these cases to repair, replace, or refund the
purchase price for the products containing substantial hazards, after the opportunity for a
hearing. Corrective action plans involving consumer products with possible substantial product
hazards included products from playground equipment, Juvenile furniture and other children's
Products, to extension cords and electrical appliances, to recreational products and lap-top
computers.

The remaining 149 corrective actions involved more than three million units of
products that violated CPSC regulations. Two significant investigations involving children’s
products were the subject of nationwide recalls in 1992. In one wide-reaching recall, Graco
Children's Products recalled the cradle portion of certain "Converta-Cradle" brand infant
swings. The company received reports of four incidents of total or partial suffocation of infants
who were in the cradle when it was suspended from the swing. A total of 169,000 Converta-
Cradles were sold after January 1990. Graco and CPSC initiated an extensive notification
campaign in an effort to notify owners of the potential hazard of these cradles.

The second significant recall involved approximately 55,000 Cosco, inc. model T22 and
T23 "Youth Options" metal toddler beds. Cosco received approximately 50 reports of children
becoming entrapped between the arches of the bed or between the mattress and an arch of the
headboard or footboard. One child died after becoming entrapped.

In another product area, CPSC and BRK Electronics undertook a major recall of about 3.5
million wired-in smoke detectors. The detectors' alarms failed to sound.

A national campaign to notify schools, colleges, soccer associations, and soccer clubs of
the dangers of soccer goal tip over was implemented by four manufacturers of mobile soccer
goals. The Commission ts aware of at least 15 deaths and several serious injuries to children
and others as a result of these mobile goals tipping over.

Fast-food restaurant amusement attractions that use cargo nets were the subject of
Corrective action measures to eliminate the potential head entrapment hazard posed by these
popular play items.

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A listing of those state or local agencies that participated in this program follows:

Connecticut

Department of Consumer Protection
Recall Checks
In-depth Investigations
ATV Surveillance

Delaware

Board of Pharmacy
HSA/PPPA Surveillance

District of Columbia

Fire Department
Fireworks
Fire Safety Program

Florida

Department of Agriculture
Fireworks
In-depth Investigations
Recall Checks
ATV Surveillance

Broward School
Nursery Equipment Program

Ft. Lauderdale Fire Department
Fire Safety Program

Maine

Department of the Attorney General
ATV Surveillance

Northeast Combat
Fire Safety Program

EASTERN REGION

Maryland

Department of Health & Mental
Hygiene
Recall Checks
In-depth Investigations
ATV Surveillance

Division of Drug Control
HSA/PPPA Surveillance

Massachusetts

Health Research institute
Recall Checks
ATV Surveillance

Board of Registration and
Pharmacy
HSA/PPPA Surveillance

Boston City Hospital
Nursery Equipment Program

New Jersey

Department of Law and Public Safety
ATV Surveillance
Recall Checks
in-depth Investigations

New York

Attorney General's Office
Recall Checks

Harlem Consumer Education Council
Fue Safety Program
Nursery Equipment Program


Appendix D:

Log and
Status of
Petitions
and
Applications



Appendix A Deaths, Injuries and Cost of Injuries from Consumer Products
Appendix B Policies, Final Regulations and Proposed Regulations
Appendix C Meetings of Substantral Interest
Appendix D Log and Status of Petitions and Applications
Appendix E Voluntary Standards Activities
Appendix F Voluntary Corrective Action Plans and Product Recalls
Subsection A/Section 15 Recalls
Subsection B/Regulatory Recalls
Appendix G Litigation and Settlements
Appendix H index of Products Regulated by CPSC

Appendix | Federal-State Cooperative Mechanisms

Appendix J Organizational Structure and Functions

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A-1

B-1

E-1

F-

G-1

H-1


WESTERN REGION (Continued)

Montana

Ms Mitzi A. Schwab, RS, MS

Chief, Food and Consumer
Safety Bureau

Department of Health and
Environmental Sciences

Cogswell Building

1400 Broadway

Helena, Montana 59620

(406) 444-5306 FAX (406) 444-2606

Nevada

Ms Myram Borders, Commissioner
State of Nevada Dept. of Commerce
Consumer Affairs Division

1850 East Sahara, Suite 120

Las Vegas, Nevada 89104

{702) 486-7355 FAX: (702) 486-7371

New Mexico

Ms. Elizabeth Spirio

Health Educator

Injury Control Program

Division of Health Services

New Mexico Health and Environment
Department

P. O. Box 968

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87503

(505) 827-2382 FAX: (505) 827-0095

Oklahoma

Mr. Richard Gunn

Service Chief

Health Education Services

Oklahoma Department of Health

1000 NE 10th Street

P.O. Box 53551

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73152
(405) 271-5601 FAX: (405) 271-7339

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Oregon

Ms. Jan Margosian

Consumer Information Coordinator
Financial Fraud

Department of Justice

100 Justice Building

Salem, Oregon 97310

(503) 378-4732 FAX: (503) 373 7067

Texas

Mr Charles Branton, Director
Programs for Product Safety

Texas Department of Health

1100 West 49th Street

Austin, Texas 78756

(512) 458-7519 FAX: (512) 458-7407

Utah

Ms. Francine Gram, Director

Division of Consumer Protection

P O Box 45802

Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0802
(801) 530-6601 FAX: (801) 530-6650

Washington

Mr. Eric Slagle

Assistant Secretary for Environmental Health
Department of Health

Airdustrial Park-Bldg 3

Olympia, Washington 98504

(206) 753-5955 FAX (206) 586-5529

Wyoming

Mr. Howard Hutchings, Director
Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Health and Medical Services
Hathaway Building, Room 482

Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002

(307) 777-7957 FAX (307) 777-5402


ACTION

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MANUFACTURER/IMP!

Kubla Crafts

Kubla Crafts

Kubla Crafts

Kubla Crafts

Kubla Crafts

Kubla Crafts

Kubla Crafts

T & B Novelty, Inc.
Schering-Plough Corp.
Schering-Plough Corp.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Diener Industries

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc

Jak Pak, Inc.

Xcel Laboratories

Di-Bar Co.

Clatre’s Boutique

Claire's Boutique

Daystone International Corp
Ramco Trading Corp
Ramco Trading Corp.
Unique Industries, Inc.

Kay Bee Toy & Hobby Shops
Kay Bee Toy & Hobby Shops
Luv‘n care, Ltd.

Unique Industries, Inc.

Kay Bee Toy & Hobby Shops
Sears and Roebuck Co.
Norok Co.

Norok Co.

G & W Merchandise, Inc

Norok Co,

Norok Co.

Norok Co.

Gitty's Toys, Inc.
Unique Industries, Inc.
Norok Co

Obion Denton

Hyman Products
Hyman Products
Unique Industries, Inc.

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Hampton Bays, NY
Hampton Bays, NY
Hampton Bays, NY
Hampton Bays, NY
Hampton Bays, NY
Hampton Bays, NY
Hampton Bays, NY
Brooklyn, NY
Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN
Bentonville, AR
Chatsworth, CA
Brentonville, AR
Milwaukee, WI
Kalamazoo, MI
San Antonio, TX
Wood Dale, iL
Wood Dale, IL
Schaumburg, IL
Hialeah, FL
Hialeah, FL
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsfield, MA
Pittsfield, MA
Monroe, LA
Philadelphia, PA
Pittsfield, MA
Chicago, IL
Schwenkville, PA
Schwenkville, PA
Guaynabo, PR

Schwenkville, PA
Schwenkville, PA
Schwenkville, PA
Mayaguez, PR
Philadelphia, PA
Schwenkville, PA
New York, NY
Maryland Heights, MO
Maryland Heights, MO
Philadelphia, PA

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ZIP CODE

11946
11946
11946
11946
11946
11946
11946
11211
38151
38151
72716
91311
72716
53202
49002
78265
06191
06191
60173
33014
33014
19144
01201
01201
71201
19144
01021
60684
19473
19473
00969

19473
19473
19473
00709
19144
19473
10001
63043,
63043
19144


‘Product groups and specific products are included in each group. These products are defined in the
National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) Coding Manual (1987), Directorate for Epidemiology,
US 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 baby equipment

2. TOYS
Children's sports and hobby equipment
Electric trains, cars and accessories
Miscellaneous toys
Projectile or flying toys
Toy chests and boxes
Tnicycles (children's)
Wagons and other ride-on toys

3. SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Amusement rides
Archery
ATVs, mopeds, minibikes, etc.
Barbecue grills, stoves and fuel
Baseball
Basketball
Beach, picnic and camping equipment
Bicycles and accessories
Bilhards or pool
Bowling
Boxing
Cheerleading
Croquet
Curling
Dancing
Darts
Exercise equipment
Fencing
Fishing
Football
Golf
Guns, BB's and pellets
Gymnastics and equipment
Hockey, all kinds
Horseback riding
Horseshoes
Ice, roller and in-line skating
Ice or snow boating
Lacrosse, rugby and miscellaneous ball games
Martial arts
Mountain climbing
Playground equipment
Shuffleboard
Skateboards
Snowmobiles

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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 Enforcement and the Regional Offices are jointly responsible for
identification of consumer products which fail to comply with a specific product safety standard or other
Commission product-related requirements mandated by statute or regulation. Commission staff works
cooperatively with the responsible firms to obtain voluntary corrective action plans as appropriate to protect
the public. Following is a list of these product recalls and corrective action plans monitored by the Commission
staff during Fiscal Year 1992.

Consumers may find products on the market which 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 ts unfair to responsible manufacturers and importers to conclude that toys and children's products on the list
are still offered for sale

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State(s) or Commissioned

Commonwealth Department Officers
Eastern Region (continued)
South Carolina
(continued)

Board of Pyrotechnic Bill Porcel

Centra! Region

Virgin
Islands

West Virginia

Alabama

Georgia

Safety

Consumer Services
Administration

Department
of Labor

Department
of Public Health

Poison Control Center

Office of Consumer Affairs

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Gerard W. Wingard

Clement Magras

Andrew Brown
Witham Hoffman

Carol Fendley-Gaddis
James McVay

Viki L, Brant

Tana Thomaston
Rhonda C Pines
Simmie Besteder

Terry Byars

Inez Winfrey

Cornell P. Spearman
Charles F. Mills
Russell F. Laurens
Michael A Kaiser
Diane W. Holland
Mary Joyce Flournoy
Miriam R Collins
Margaret K Cash
Calvin Cash

David R Boucher


child resistance portion of the voluntary standard until Commission action is taken on a possible
mandatory rule. On 7/15/92, ASTM approved a revision to the "Standard Consumer Safety
Specifications for Lighters (ASTM 400-92)" which includes revisions to the instructions and warnings
section but does not address child resistance. The Commission proposed a mandatory rule dealing with
child resistance.

7. CRIBS (ASTM F15.40.24)

Purpose - To revise the ASTM F966 standard for crib corner post extensions and to develop ASTM
national consensus voluntary safety standards for the structural integrity of full-size and non-full-size
cribs Status - The ASTM F966 standard for crib corner post extensions was revised in 1/91. A new
ASTM standard (F1169-88) for structural/mechanical integrity of full size cribs was published in 2/89.
The ASTM F15.40.24 Task Group is currently drafting safety requirements for the structural/mechanical
integrity of non-full-size cribs and 1s expected to begin the ballot process after the next subcommittee
meeting in 11/92.

8. FIREWORKS DEVICES

Purpose - To monitor the development of voluntary standards for 12 product categories of fireworks
devices and a testing and certification program to address the risk of injury and high level of
noncomphance associated with fireworks devices Status - The voluntary standards are developed and
the American Fireworks Standards Laboratory (AFSL) 1s implementing a certification program.

9. FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS, GAS (ANSI 221.24)

Purpose - To revise the ANS} standard on gas flexible connectors in order to provide improved stress
testing. Status - Proposed revisions to the ANSI standard were sent to the 221.24 Subcommittee for
ballot vote Negative votes/comments were received and are currently being reviewed.

10. FORMALDEHYDE IN PRESSED WOOD PRODUCTS
{ANSI A208.1, HPMA HP 1983, AND ASTM D-22)

Purpose - To develop effective national consensus voluntary standards limiting consumer exposure to
formaldehyde emissions from pressed wood products. Status - An ANSI American National Standard
on particleboard (ANSI A208.1-1989) was approved 2/1/89. An industry voluntary standard for
particleboard flooring products (NPA 10-92) was approved 5/19/92. An interim industry standard for
particleboard underlayment and mobile home decking was submitted for ANSI approval in late 1992
Standards for MDF and hardwood plywood will be submitted to ANSI shortly thereafter.

11, FUEL GAS DETECTION (UL 1484)

Purpose - To support the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) development of installation
requirements for placement of fuel gas detectors in residences and to review the UL 1484 standard with
a view toward recommending improvements, as appropriate. Status - During 1992, NFPA commenced
activities to develop installation requirements for fuel gas detectors in residences.

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* In collaboration with the U.S. Administration on Aging, CPSC mailed the "Home Safety
Checklist for Older Consumers" to 1,000 area agencies on aging.

* CPSC also collaborated with the National 4-H Council to develop a national "Home Safety
Program" to reach young people and their parents. The 4-H network includes hundreds of
thousands of teenagers, parents, and volunteers who teach safety and other skills to young
people CPSC publications and audiovisuals on fire safety, electrical safety, poison prevention,
and other topics will be distributed through this network.

* CPSC helped organize a national coalition to increase the number of residences with
working smoke detectors. Together with the U.S. Fire Administration, the National Fire
Protection Association, and the Congressional Fire Services Institute, CPSC launched the “For
Pete's Sake" project - a multi-year, multi-media campaign targeting parents and children with
fire safety messages. CPSC developed and marketed radio and television public service
announcements using "Pete," that are now airing nattonally. CPSC 1s also developing
publications to spread the fire safety message. Additionally, state and local governments,
schools and fire departments are helping Pete to spread his life-saving message.

* In FY 1992, CPSC also worked with individual companies to disseminate product safety
information. In response to a speech given by CPSC's Chairman, manufacturers and retailers
agreed to begin including product safety information in their literature for consumers. This is
part of a CPSC effort to “sell safety" in companies’ marketing and promotional campaigns. Four
companies - Toys 'R' Us, Fisher-Pnce, Hasbro, and Mattel - have agreed to use CPSC safety
information in their product brochures and point-of-sale literature Hasbro has included

bucket drowning information on the Playskool Hotline, Toys 'R' Us printed one million "Safety
Facts" booklets, which are a compilation of CPSC children's Safety Alerts from the last two
years, and Fisher-Price launched its "Family Alert" program, telling parents and caregivers
about hidden hazards in the home.

MEDIA/PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAMS

Working with the media to reach the public ts a key aspect of CPSC's consumer
information program. Thousands of media interviews are provided annually, be they on
television, in pnt, or on radio. Additionally, CPSC holds roundtables or forums with
reporters to promote safety messages and answer media questions.

CPSC, along with a national coalition for automatic garage door opener safety, held a
news conference to warn about deaths with automatic garage door openers. Homeowners were
urged to check their automatic garage door openers to make sure that the "reverse mechanism"
was working properly, as required by the new mandatory standard. As part of this effort, a
video, brochure, and safety sticker were developed and distributed. Information about garage
door opener safety was mailed to about 3,000 home inspectors and home inspection companies.

In June, as part of "Operation Water Watch", CPSC's Chairman and Commissioners
participated in news conferences in four cities: Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, and
Fort Lauderdale. The news conferences helped promote pool safety As part of Operation Water
Watch, the president signed a letter encouraging national participation in the swimming pool
safety program.

The Commission, along with the Poison Prevention Week Council, again played a leading
role in 1992 in the observance of the 31st National Poison Prevention Week. A news
conference kicked off the event. Evaluation of television coverage of the event showed that more
than 11 million TV viewers saw poison prevention week stories. Since National Poison
Prevention Week was first observed in 1962, the annual death toll to children who accidentally
swallow medicines and household chemicals has been reduced from 450 deaths in 1962 to 55
deaths in 1989.

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Appendix C:

Meetings
of
Substantial
Interest

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Connecticut

Ms. Gloria Schaffer

Commissioner, Department of
Consumer Protection

State Office Building

165 Capitol Avenue

Hartford, Connecticut 06106

(203) 566-4999 FAX. (203) 566-7630

Delaware

Mr. Donald E Willams
Director, Division of Consumer
Affairs
Department of Community Affairs
820 North French Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
(302) 577-3250 FAX: (302) 577-3250

istri f Columb

Ms Eileen Hemphill, Chief

Consumer Education and Public
Information

D.C. Department of Consumer

& Regulatory Affairs

614 H Street, N.W., Suite #1120
Washington, D.C. 20001

(202) 727-7170 FAX: (202) 727-8030

Florida

Ms Karen K MacFarland

Director, Consumer Services Division

Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services

235 Mayo Building, 2nd Floor

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800

(904) 922-2967 FAX: (904) 487-4177

LIST OF STATE DESIGNEES

Maine

Mr Donald C Hoxie

Director, Division of Health
Engineering

Department of Human Services

Bureau of Health

157 Capitol Street, Station 10

Augusta, Maine 04433

(207) 289-3826 FAX. NONE

Maryland

Diane L Matuszak, MD,MPH
Acting Director, Office of
Food Protection & Consumer
Health Services
Maryland State Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene
4201 Patterson Avenue, Sth Fl.
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
(410)764-3579 FAX: (410) 764-3591

Massachusetts

Ms Gloria Larson

Secretary, Executive Office of
Consumer Affairs & Business
Regulation

1 Ashburton Place, Suite 1411

Boston, Massachusetts 02108

(617) 227-6094 FAX NONE


Petition Summary of Disposition as of
Number Petitioner Petition September 30, 1992

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT
CP 90-2 Dr. Edward Press Requests issuance of a safety Petition Dented 3/19/92
standard for spas and hot tubs
FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACT

HP 90-2 Fascination Toys and Gifts Requests amendment to regulation Petition Granted 7/23/92
relating to clacker balls

HP 91-1 Barbara Mauk Requests labeling of charcoal Decision Pending
HP 92-1 Gary C Rosenfield Requests amendment to regulation Decision Pending
applicable to model rocket motors.
POISON PREVENTION PACKAGING ACT
PP 91-1 Robert Meyer, Esq. Request for issuance of a rule to Decision Pending

require chid-resistant packaging
of spot removers containing naphtha


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, January 1, 1990 through
December 31, 1990. These data are taken from death certificates the Commission purchases from the states.
Comparisons of Table 1 with previous Annual Report tables of deaths associated with the use of consumer
Products ought not to be undertaken since budgetary restrictions alter the amount and categories of death
certificates purchased each year.

Table 2 Estimates of Hospital Emergency Room Treated Injuries Associated with Use of Certain Consumer
Products, October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1992. This 1s 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 as of
January 1, 1990 to take into account changes that have occurred in the NEISS sampling frame of emergency
departments since the 1975 sampling frame was constructed (e g., representing hospital emergency
departments opened after 1975).

Table 3: Estimates of the Costs of Hospital Emergency Room Treated Injuries Associated with the Use of
Certain Consumer Products, October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1992. This 1s derived by applying the
Commission's Injury Cost Model to the injury estimates of Table 2.

For products where Commission remedial action has been considered, additional data have been collected
and analyzed to develop more detailed estimates Based on interviews with victims or witnesses, the
Commission identifies causes of accidents, including the interaction among the person, the product and the
environment. Using all the available data, the Commission staff periodically prepares hazard analysis reports
for selected products. To learn whether an analysis for any particular product ts 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

US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Washington, DC 20207

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Statets) or
Commonwealth

Department

Commissioned
Officers

Eastern Region (continued)

Florida

Maryland

Department of
Agriculture &
Consumer Services

Department of Health &
Mental Hygiene

Office of Food
Protection & Consumer
Health Services

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Gloria Van Treese
Dianne L. Dey

Thomas F, Kenny
James D Morrison
Martin J May

Lessie M Keck
Gwendon B Worlds
Mary Ellen Shelton
Debra R_ Terfinko
Denise H Correy

Lark Daughtry

Ronald Weldon Packham
Michael French Ackers
Joseph P. Alexionok
Jane B. Chastain
Settenno M Sunser
Larry Edward Roberson
Lloyd M Stonebraker

Pamela J Engle

Michael L Hurney

David Roberts

Bruce Withefm

James D Naylor

Michael! Anthony Elseroad
Linda Westfall

Patricia Anne Schwaninger
1. Arthur Senkel Jr.

John Frank Arthur


DATE FIRM AND PRODUCT ALLEGED HAZARD

02/92

02/92

03/92

03/92

Prym-Dritz Corp
Spartanburg, SC

1991 Electric
Welcome Lamp, Model
No. 1401

Hamakor Judaica
Niles, IL 60648

Chanukah menorah
(Noah's Ark)

Meyer Corporation
Grand Rapids, MI
49504-9428

Molded plastic patio
chair modet
43-SC2134

Island Wood Products
Mableton, GA 30059

Fort Apache, Kitty
Hawk, Tree Top,
Islander, Pirates Fort,
Lookout Tower swing
sets with gliders.

REMEDY

A defective candle
light could short circuit
when plugged in and
turned on A short
circuit could create a
fire, thermal burn, or
electric shock hazard
for anyone nearby or
holding the product or
tts power cord.

The menorah may
catch fire causing
personal injury or
property damage.

When the chair is used
aggressively or by a
person in excess of
200 pounds, it may
collapse

Protruding bolts on
glider may cause head
or body lacerations.

F-23

Retund for any recalled
candle light returned to
a House of Fabrics,
Inc. retail store.

Consumers were asked
to return product for
refund of purchase
price or credit towards
other purchase.

The firm recalled the
chair offering
consumers a refund of
the purchase price.

Free retrofit hardware
kit provided to
consumers who call
800 number


CIBA-GEIGY
April 8 HS: topical local anesthetics
CIGARETTE INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES

March 30 EP & ES the influence of airflow and other factors on the results of cigarette
ignition propensity tests

CLOSE UP FOUNDATION
March 16 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith: participant in a current issues seminar

COALITION FOR CONTAINER SAFETY

February 24 OEX & other CPSC staff: activities relating to 5-gallon buckets
March 27 OEX & other staff: update on current developments--5 gallon containers
June 26 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smuith/staff, OEX & OCR. update session on recent

Coalition activities

CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA

November 14 CE reporting brochure prepared by the Coalition for Consumer Health and
Safety

November 20 ES; National Smoke Detector Project

December 5 ES: National Smoke Detector Project

January 6 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall: introductory meeting

March 4 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: choking hazards

March 4 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: choking hazards

CONTECH ASSOCIATES, INC.
March 12 EXHR & other CPSC staff voluntary standards for suction outlets
COUNCIL OF AMERICAN BUILDING OFFICIALS
April 7-9 ES & HS: code proposal for CO detectors
CPSC SMOKE DETECTOR PROJECT
March 24 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith & other staff training session for the project

coordinators from the 15 cities participating in the field survey for the Smoke
Detector Project

CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
November 7 OEX, CE, EP, EC & HS: alternative paint strippers
CRICKET USA
April 28 HS, EC & OGC: draft notice of proposed rulemaking for child-resistant lighters


DATE FIRM AND PRODUCT ALLEGED HAZARD REMEDY.
12/91 Mattel, Inc During use, smail balls Consumers should
El Segundo, CA enclosed in a dome on return the toy to
90245-5012 the toy train's Mattel Consumer
smokestack may Affairs, 15930 East
Disney Poppin’ Sounds become accessible to Valley Boulevard, City
Pull Train young children and of Industry, CA 91744
pose a potential for a full refund.
choking/ingestion
hazard,
12/91 Bombardier Inc Hand brake cable ts Consumers are
Quebec, Canada improperly cramped instructed to return
and may separate their vehicle to their
1992 Formula Plus during use creating a dealer for replacement
XTC E and Mach 1 no brake situation of the brake cable
Snowmobiles
12/91 Bombardier Inc Improper installation of Consumers are
Quebec, Canada ski-leg circlip can instructed to return
result in a total loss of their vehicle to their
1992 Safan LE steering. dealer for proper
Snowmobile installation of the
circlips
12/91 U S, Divers/Aqua-Lung In certain dive The firm attached a
Santa Ana, CA 92799 Situations it 1s possible plastic tie around the
to pull the mouthpiece 2nd stage regulator
Micra & Select 2nd from the 2nd stage mouthpiece to hold it
Stage SCUBA This could pose a m place. Repair ts
regulator - possible drowning or done free of charge
mouthpieces atr embolism in the with a $1 credit to
very worst scenario each dealer.
01/92 Better Electrical Water fill plug can Return unit to mail

Products, Ltd
Kowloon, Hong Kong

Garment Steamer

break causing steam or
hot water to leak from
the back of the
steamer and burn the
user.

F-18

order company for
refund


DESCRIPTION OF CPSC FY 1992 VOLUNTARY STANDARDS ACTIVITIES

1. BICYCLE HELMETS (ANSI Z90.4 & ASTM F08.53)

Purpose - The purpose of this project is twofold. 1) to revise an existing voluntary standard, ANSI
Z90 4-1984, in order to provide more effective bicycle helmets and 2) to support the development of
a@ new ASTM standard for bicycle helmets and future provisions for infant and toddler headgear and
helmet roll off stability Status - The chairman of the group revising the ANSI standard has indicated
that he hopes to complete a proposed revised standard during the first quarter of FY 1993 Proposed
new ASTM standards for bicycle headgear and a basic test procedure for all headgear were balloted at
the ASTM Society level in 9/92.

2. BUCKETS: FIVE-GALLON OPEN-HEAD CONTAINERS (ASTM F15.31)}

Purpose - To develop a new ASTM labeling and, if appropriate, performance standards for five-gallon
buckets and other open-head containers Status - A draft labeling standard was sent to the ASTM
F15,31 Subcommittee in 10/92 for ballot vote, and the staff is conducting research regarding possible
performance specifications.

3. BUNK BEDS (ASTM F15.30)

Purpose - To develop a new ASTM bunk bed safety standard based on existing industry safety
guidelines Status - Anew ASTM "Consumer Safety Specification for Bunk Beds (ASTM F1427)" was
approved on 9/22/92. This project is completed, except for maintaining liaison with industry during the
development of a certification program.

4. CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS (UL 2034)

Purpose - To develop a new UL standard for residential carbon monoxide {CO) detectors, to develop
installation requirements for the detectors, and to advocate that the model building code organizations
adopt CPSC staff proposals regarding the installation of CO detectors in new residences Status - The
new UL standard for CO detectors was approved in 4/92. The National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) will develop installation requirements, and the CPSC staff 1s submitting proposals regarding CO
detectors to the model building code organizations.

5. CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING (ASTM D10.31)

Purpose - To continue enhancement of safety standards for child-resistant packaging (CRP), including
the development of international standards Status - In 1992, the standard entitled, "Measurement of
Minimum Application Torque of Type 1A CR Closures (ASTM D3810-91)," was published.

6. CIGARETTE LIGHTERS (ASTM F15.02)

Purpose - To develop a revision to the ASTM national consensus safety standard on cigarette lighters
(ASTM F400-92), or to develop a mandatory standard which will provide for child resistance. Status -
The Technical Subgroup of ASTM Subcommittee F15.02 drafted a standard addressing child resistance
The Lighter Association Inc., submitted the draft standard to the Commission and requested that the
draft standard be adopted as a mandatory standard. The ASTM Subcommittee stopped work on the

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DATE

FIRM AND PRODUCT

ALLEGED HAZARD

REMEDY

01/92

01/92

01/92

01/92

W W. Grainger, Inc
North Suburban, IL
60251

"Dayton" 90% + High
Efficiency Gas.
Furnaces with a
Durafused heat
exchanger

Tiger Electronics
Vernon Hills, tL

Toy Action Figure
"Planeteer Wheeler”

Micro-Dome
San Ramon, CA
94583

Microwave food
preserver, all models

Johnson Controls
Milwaukee, WI 53201

G53 Gas Valves

Flaking and cracking of
the ceramic coating on
the heat exchanger
could lead to corrosion
and sooting of furnace
components This
may result in the
production and
migration of carbon
monoxide into the
living environment
which could present a
health hazard.

A spark generator in
toy action figure's
open chest emitts
sparks. If the toy ts
misused, combustible
materials could ignite.

The plastic container
may explode during or
after use ina
microwave oven
causing injury to users
There 1s also concern
of food poisoning
resulting from the use
of the device

The valves were used
on Trane propane
furnace models XL80
and XL90
manufactured week 35
of 1987 through week
44 of 1988 (B35
through C44 serial
numbers). Under
certain circumstances
the valves may leak
and could present fire
or explosion hazards.

F-19

The firm ts replacing
the Durafused heat
exchangers with new
stainless steel heat
exchangers.
Consumers may call
toll free at
800-237-5871 for
more information

The open chest hole
was covered with a
transparent plastic
shield beginning in
July 1991

The firm recalled the
product offering a $50
refund to owners

The firm wilt replace
the suspect valves.
Contact Johnson
Controls at
1-800-285-8085


PRODUCT ACT TYPE OF REGULATION

REEFERENCE SOURCE
TITLE 16 CFR
PART NUM8ER

Drain cleaners, liquid HSA ban

PPPA special packaging
Drugs, controlled PPPA special packaging
Drugs, oral prescription PPPA special packaging
Except:

Nitroglycerin tablets (sublingual)
Isosorbide dinitrate (10 mg. sub-
lingual and chewable tablets)
erythromycin ethylsuccinate (8 gm
oral suspension and granules

for oral suspensions)

Erythromycin ethylsuccinate

tablets (no more than 16 gm)

Cyclical oral contraceptives

Anhydrous cholestyramine (powder

form)

Potassium supplements (containing
not more than 50 MEq potassium
per unit dose package)

Sodium fluoride (264 mg per package
of liquid forms and tablet forms)

Betamethasone (12.6 mg per package)

Pancrelipase in tablet, capsule or

powdered form

Prednisone tablets (not more than
105 mg per package)

Mebendazole (600 mg per package)

Methylprednisolone tablets (not more
than 84 mg per package)

Colestipol (packages containing not
more than 5 grams of powder)

Conjugated estrogens tablets (not
more than 32 mg per package)

Norethindrone acetate tablets (not

more than 50 mg per package)
Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets

Drugs, iron containing PPPA special packaging

Dry-cleaning solvents HSA exemption from
labeling

Emberizing materials,

artificial containin asbestos CPSA ban

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1500.17(a) (4)
1700.14(a) (5), (9)

1700.14(a) (4)
1700.14(a) (10)
1700.14(a) (10) (2)
1700.14(a) (10) (ii)

1700.14(a) (10) (422)
1700.14(a) (10) (xvi)
1700.14(a) (10) (1v)
1700.14(a) (10) (v)

1700.14(a) (10) (v2)

1700.14(a) (10(viz)

1700.14(a) (10) (viza1)
1700.14 (a) (10) (1x)

1700.14(a) (10) (x)

1700.14(a) (10) (xi21)
1700.14(a) (10) (x1v)

1700.14(a) (10) (xv)
1700.14(a) (10) (xv22)

1700.14(a) (10) (xv1121)
1700.14(a) (10) (x1x)
1700.14(a) (12)
1500.83(a) (18)

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REFERENCE SOURCE
TITLE 16 CFR

PRODUCT aAcT TYPE OF REGULATION PART NUMBER
Furniture polish, paste HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8)
Garage Door Openers CPSA requirements for 1211
automatic residential equipment protector
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)
accetonitrile (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)
Hydrochlorie acid HSA labeling 1500.129(a)
Hypechlorous 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) (1)
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),

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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

‘Each consumer product-related injury seen in the emergency department 1s assigned a severity value
ranging from 10 to 2,516, based on a combination of three factors injury diagnosis, body part involved and
disposition of the case. The estimated mean severity is an average severity value for an estimated number of
injuries

Based on the nature of the injury and the body part affected, all nonfatal injures are classified to a 6-point
scale with injuries ranging from minor to most severe. This ranking is based on medical judgment in terms of
expected physical impact, as well as threat to life and potential for permanent impairment This scale value
1s then increased by one if the patient is admitted for inpatient hospital care. Therefore, a seventh point on the
scale 1s established for those injuries with the most severe classification which require hospitalization
Potsonings are an exception to the procedure A poisoning case which ts treated and released !s classified as
a"2" on this scale, while a poisoning case requiring hospitalization ts classified as a"6 " Deaths are classified
as "8" on this scale, but are grouped with Category 7 in the weighting procedure discussed below

A geometric inflation factor ts used to reflect differences in the degrees of severity among the seven scale
categories Category 1, the least severe category, has been assigned a value of "10." This value ts increased
by 20 percent to arrive ata value of "12" for Category 2 Therefore, each succeeding scale category value
1s increased by a geometric proportion of the preceding value, 1.e., 40 percent, 80 percent, up to a 640 percent
increase for Category 7.

Because the mean severity 1s based on subjective value judgments, the reader should use caution in
interpreting small differences in these measures between product groups

®The estimates in Table 3 of the costs of emergency room treated injuries associated with the use of
consumer products are from the Injury Cost Model (ICM) developed by the Directorate for Economic Analysis.
The ICM includes 11 injury cost components: medical costs; forgone earnings; transportation costs, visitors’
forgone earnings; visitors‘ transportation costs, health insurance administration costs, product lability insurance
administration costs, litigation costs; disability costs; retreatment costs; and pain and suffering costs. Since
the ICM relies solely on information on the emergency room treated injuries reported in Table 2, the cost
estimates in Table 3 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. Table
3 also excludes the economic losses of fatalities associated with the use of aconsumer product These losses
may be substantual.

Injury cost estimates are adjusted to June 1992 price levels using the overall consumer price index and the
overall medical care index.

Age group costs may not add to product totals because the age of the victim was not always known.


State or
Commonwealth

Department

Western Region
Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Cahfornia

Colorado
idaho
Lousiana

Montana

New Mexico
Oklahoma

Oregon

Texas

Washington

Wyoming

Department of Health
and Social Services

Board of Pharmacy

Department of Health
Board of Pharmacy

Department of Health

Food & Drug Section

Bureau of Home Furnishing
Department of Health

Board of Pharmacy

Board of Pharmacy

Department of Health &
Environmental Services

Board of Pharmacy

Health & Environment Department

State Department of Health

Office of State Fire Marshal
Board of Pharmacy

Department of Health
Board of Pharmacy

Board of Pharmacy

Board of Pharmacy

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Riding Lawn Mowers

In 1992, CPSC staff completed a report on a random telephone survey of nding lawn
mower users. The survey provided information about mowers, the people operating them, the
types of terrain on which they are operated, and the patterns of their use.

This information ts immediately useful to industry for design purposes. CPSC will use
this information, in coryunction with engineering tests, research, and analyses of riding
mower-related injury incidents, to develop recommendations to improve the voluntary standard
for riding mowers.

Bicycles

CPSC conducted two nationwide surveys of bicycle riders during 1991. Analysis of these
data was carried out in 1992. The first, a survey of people treated for bicycle-related
injuries, provided information on the characteristics of nders who were injured, the types of
bicycles they use, and different injury scenarios.

The second, a nationwide survey of all riders, provided information on the general
population of users and their use patterns. The results of these studies will be used to develop
recommendations to improve bicycle safety to help prevent the estimated one million bicycle-
related injuries and 1,000 bicycle-related deaths each year.

Lead in Paint

In light of new information that lead may be more harmful to children than previously
believed, CPSC 1s considering lowering the allowable lead in paint mit from 0.06% to 0.01%.

In 1992, CPSC published a Notice of Regulatory Investigation (NRI) concerning the
limits for lead levels in paint. As part of this investigation, CPSC's field staff collected 430
samples representative of the national consumer paint market. These samples were analyzed
for lead content. These data will be used to determine the amount of lead in new paint and to
assess compliance with the current requirement.

Child-Resistant Packaging Effectiveness

In 1992, CPSC completed a study of the effectiveness of child-resistant (CR) packaging
of oral prescription drugs and aspirin tn reducing the poisoning death rate for children under
age five.

The study estimated that CR packaging prevented about 500 to 620 child deaths from the
time the requirements for CR packaging on these products went into effect in the early 1970s
through 1989, the last year for which data were available for the study. Since then (1990-
1992), an additional 100 to 120 deaths may have been prevented.

Cigarette Fire Safety

In 1992, data collection was completed in two CPSC-funded studies of the relation
between cigarettes and fires. In the Fire incident Study, cigarette-related fires were
investigated to determine what physical characteristics of cigarettes might affect the risk of
fire. The second study was a companion study that surveyed smokers in the areas of the country
where the fires occurred.

These studies are part of a Congressionally-mandated project to determine the
practicability of developing a performance standard to reduce the number of cigarette-ignited
fires. A final report on the study findings will be provided to Congress in (August) 1993.

Infant Suffocation

A study of 681 sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and infant suffocation cases was
completed in 1992. The conclusions of the report support the hypothesis that some SIDS deaths
may, in fact, be suffocations involving consumer products, such as bedding.

The report also indicated that many infants died in sleeping environments with products
that were neither specifically made for infants nor intended for use during extended periods of


Alabama

Department of Public Health
Fire Safety Program

Birmingham Porson Control Center
HSA/PPPA Surveillance

Georgia

Office of Consumer Affairs
Recall Checks
ATV Surveillance

Poison Control Center
HSA/PPPA Surveillance

Safe Kids Coalition
Nursery Equipment Program

illinois

Firefly, Inc.
Fire Safety Program

Indiana

State Board of Health
In-depth Investigations
Recall Checks
ATV Surveillance

lowa

Department of Public Health
in-depth Investigations
ATV Surveillance
Recall Checks

Kansas

Bureau of Disease Prevention and
Control
ATV Surveillance
Recall Checks
In-depth Investigations
Fireworks

356-290 0 - 93: Q3-7

CENTRAL REGION

Kentucky

Bureau of Health Services
In-depth Investigations
Recall Checks
ATV Surveillance

Michigan

Department of Heaith
Fire Safety Program

Mississippi

State Board of Health
In-Depth Investigations
Recall Checks
ATV Surveillance

Missouri

Division of Health
Recall Checks
In-depth Investigations
ATV Surveillance

North Dakota

State Laboratories
In-depth Investigations
Recall Checks
ATV Surveillance

Ohio

Department of Health
In-depth Investigations
Recall Checks
ATV Surveillance
Nursery Equipment Program

Poison Control Center - Columbus

Children's Hospital
HSA/PPPA Surveillance

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State(s) or
Commonwealth

Department.

Commissioned

Officers

Central Region (contznued)

Indiana

lowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Mississippi

State Board of
Health

Department
of Public Health

Department of
Health and
Environment
Bureau of Foods
and Drugs

Department of
Human Resources

State Board
of Health

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Roger McClain

John R. Kelly

Jeff P Meyer
Michael L Magnant
Kenneth Choquette
Rita M Gergley

R_ Brian McPartland
Arlene M. Jacob

James A. Pyles
Roger E. Ozias
Gary J Magathan
Launa Osbourn
Gerald £. Vornhoit
Earnest E. Barnes
Stephen N. Paige
Donald Bechtel
Loren E. Brock
Mary K. Goetz
Gerald R. Kline
David R. Bustos
Witham G Spaniol
Danial S. Hutchinson
Don E Parsons
Mary T Glassburner

Michael B. Cavanah
Florann R. Strevels
Terry M. Wescott
Douglas Lee Jackson
Karen Smallwood

Wille L. Brown, Jr
Gary Moorman


FEDERAL-STATE-LOCAL COOPERATIVE PROGRAM

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)-Work Planning 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. Work planning 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.

Work planning 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 tn product safety

State or

Commonwealth Department

Eastern Region
Connecticut Drug Control Division
Department of Consumer
Protection
Delaware Department of Community Affairs
and Economic Development
Board of Pharmacy
District of Department of Consumer and
Columbia Regulatory Affairs.
Flonda Department of Agriculture
& Consumer Services
Maine Division of Health Engineering
Home Economic Resource Center
Northeast Combat
Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
Drug Control Administration
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Board of Registration in Pharmacy
New Hampshire Safety Council
New Jersey Office of Consumer Protection

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FOUNDATION OF SPINAL CORD INJURY PREVENTION

May 5 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff & other CPSC staff. Mr. Gilbert's work
on behalf of the Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention
May 7 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith & other CPSC staff Mr Gilbert's work on

behalf of the Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention
GAS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
December 4 HS: unvented gas space heater emission testing
GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION

March 24 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: formaldehyde emissions from
particleboard and medium density fiberboard

GLIDESTAR INDUSTRIES

November 4 EP & other CPSC staff: self-closing/self-latching mechanisms on sliding patio
doors leading to swimming pools

GOULD, JAMES (attorney for the Tobacco Institute)

January 23 —P industry research on the effect of airflow variations on the ignition
propensity of cigarettes

HARDWOOD PLYWOOD MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

March 24 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: formaldehyde emissions from
particleboard and medium density fiberboard

HASBRO, INC.
February 14 OEX: product safety issues
HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE PACKAGING COUNCIL

March 11 HS & others: PPPA proposed protocol revisions
September 17 HS: unit dose packaging issues

HEMPHILL, EILEEN (DC State Designee)

May 15 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: courtesy call
June 9 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff & FO: courtesy call

HENLEY CHEMICAL COMPANY
October 23 HS aversives
HONDA

February 25 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall's staff & other CPSC staff riding lawnmower
project status

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INDOOR AIR QUALITY RESEARCH

CPSC has worked since its inception to protect consumers from illnesses and deaths
associated with exposure to chemical and biological pollutants released from consumer products
into the indoor air.

In 1992, CPSC completed the first phase of its investigation to determine which
chemicals are emitted from carpet systems and whether those chemicals could cause the adverse
health effects reported in consumer complaints.

Carpet samples representative of the major types installed in homes and schools were
tested. More than 40 chemicals were identified as being released under conditions that
approximate indoor living spaces Results of this and subsequent studies will be used to
determine whether the Commission should take any action concerning carpets.

ELECTRICAL RESEARCH

The performance and operating characteristics of heat tapes were evaluated by CPSC
staff in 1992. A "heat tape” is a cord-and-plug connected, electrically heated cable product
intended to prevent pipes from freezing. Heat tapes are associated with thousands of fires,
many of which involve mobile homes.

The results of the testing will provide a basis for judging the adequacy of current designs
and voluntary standards. These results will be used to support improvements in both designs
and standards.

Also in the electrical research area, CPSC staff prepared a technical report on ground
fault circuit interrupters (GFCls). GFCIs are electrical safety devices that are credited with
reducing the incidence of serious electric shock injuries and deaths

The research summarized in the report highlighted the ability of GFCIs to interrupt
unsafe electrical conditions that could lead to electrocutions or electrically-caused fires.
Thousands of copies of the report were distributed to various segments of the electrical and
housing communities to encourage the installation of GFCIs in older homes.

SURVEYS AND STUDIES

Aversives

Aversive agents are substances added to a product to make the product taste or smell bad,
with the intent of deterring or limiting its ingestion. In 1992, a study of aversive agents was
completed and a final report sent to Congress

CPSC concluded that the use of aversive agents should not be required, due to the lack of
data showing the efficacy of these agents. In addition, CPSC recommended against the promotion
and use of aversive agents as an alternative to child-resistant packaging and other proven
effective means of reducing injuries and deaths from ingestion of hazardous products.

Smoke Detectors

In 1992, CPSC initiated two major field studies to determine the extent of and reasons
for smoke detector inoperability in U.S. residences,

One study includes homes tn which fires have occurred; the second, larger study covers
the general population of homes.

Inoperable detectors are being collected for analysis in the CPSC Engineering
Laboratory. The results of the studies will be used to recommend improvements to detector
technology, to encourage butlding code and standards upgrades, and to revise and update
consumer information.

Five-Gallon Bucket Labels

An estimated SO children drown each year in five-gallon buckets. In 1992, CPSC
sponsored a focus group study that tested prototype safety labels for these buckets. The results
of the study were used to develop recommendations for a safety label being developed under the
auspices of the ASTM (formerly American Society for Testing and Materials) as a national
consensus voluntary standard.


LIST OF MEETINGS

AEROTECH, INC.
November 5 CE CPSC regulations on model rocket motors
AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE

February 20 HS. furnace attached humidifiers
May 5 HS indoor air quality research activities

ALLIANCE TO END CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING

October 6-8 HS & EXPA: lead potsoning prevention
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

October 17 EP: poison prevention
AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION

March 17 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith speech

AMERICAN APPAREL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

February 20 CE & EC. CPSC's sleepwear standards evaluation project and CPSC's
enforcement position on various types of garments
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
March 10 Office of Commissioner Carol G. Dawson. new reporting requirements under
revised sections 15 & 37 of the Consumer Product Safety Act
March 10 CE revised sections 15 & 37 reporting requirements

AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION {AGA}

February 21 ES: CO detector code proposals
April 7-9 ES: gas appliances voluntary standards

AMERICAN HEALTH FOUNDATION
June 16 HS & EP: toxicity of cigarettes with low ignition potential

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

October 23 ES: safety standards for gas-fired appliances

October 29 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff. voluntary and international standards

October 29 Commissioner Carol G Dawson/staff: voluntary and international standards

October 29 EXHR & other CPSC staff: domestic and international voluntary standards
activities

November 12-14 ES gas-fired water heater standards

November 18-20 ES: flexible connectors for gas appliances

November 25 ES: the CPSC electrical hazards programs

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REFERENCE SOURCE
TITLE 16 CFR

PRODUCT aAcT TYPE OF REGULATION PART NUMBER
Conjugated estrogens tablets PPPA exemption from special 1700. 1 4(a)(10)(xv12)
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),
(e) (3)
Cosmetics HSA exemption 1500,.81(a)
Crib hardware CPSA to be regulated under 1145.14
the CPSA
Cribs (full-size) HSA ban 1500.18(a) (13)
safety requirements 1508
Crib (non full-size) HSA ban 1500.18(a) (14)
safety requirements 1509
Crib, mesh-sided CPSA to be regulated under 1145.12
the CPSA
Cushions, infant HSA ban 1500.18(a) (16)
Cyanide salts HSA ban 1500.17(a) (5)
Dietary supplements, 1ron- PPPA special packaging 1700.214(a) (13)
containing
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


CONSUMER INFORMATION

The Commission works to educate and inform consumers about the comparative safety of
products, the safe use of products, and what to do with products that have been recalled. CPSC
does this through the following:

* direct response to inquiries from the public;

* outreach efforts with and through local and national groups, industry, and other
coalitions;

* media/public information programs; and

* publications efforts.

RESPONSE TO INQUIRIES/COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
FROM THE PUBLIC

The Commission received about 160,000 calls to its toll-free hotline in 1992. About
2,000 of the calls handled by hotline operators were consumers who called to report accidents
or to complain about unsafe or defective consumer products. The balance of the callers were
provided information about recalls or product hazards through the hotline's automated
answering system.

OUTREACH EFFORTS/COALITION BUILDING

During FY 1992, CPSC developed coalitions with several groups, including the National
Association of Home inspectors (NAHI), the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the
National 4-H Council, the National Realtors Association, the American Alliance of Insurance
Brokers, and the National Retail Hardware Association (NRHA). These coalitions were aimed at
disseminating CPSC product safety information through national networks. Following Is a
sampling of specific public information accomplishments for FY 1992 resulting from CPSC's
outreach and coalition-building efforts:

* Together with the two national home inspector associations, NAH! and ASHI, CPSC
distributed home safety materials to individual home inspectors and home inspection companies.
Some 3,000 individual home inspectors or home inspection companies recetved sample CPSC
safety information; the inspectors were encouraged to write to CPSC to request additional
materials to distribute to prospective home buyers. Hundreds of home inspectors wrote to CPSC
requesting additional materials and as a result, thousands of prospective home buyers are now
receiving CPSC safety information on issues like GFCis, automatic garage door openers, gas
stoves, and other products.

* In cooperation with the Home Centers Institute and the National Retail Hardware
Association (NRHA), CPSC distributed over 20,000 "Give a Gift, Give a Smoke Detector" posters
to retail chain stores across the country. The posters are for display during the holiday season.
CPSC also provided camera-ready safety publications on several product hazards for the NRHA
to reprint for point-of-sale distribution. Topics included smoke detectors, electrical safety,

and chemical safety.

* CPSC worked with the National Environmental Health Association to mail indoor air
quality publications to 5,000 state and local health departments throughout the nation.

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CIVIL PENALTIES

In addition to the many more corrective actions involving various consumer products,
the Commission was also active in obtaining civil penalty settlement agreements totaling
$897,500 in six separate matters. The agreements covered staff allegations that the firms
failed to properly report as required under section 15 (b) of the CPSA or violated product-
specific safety or other reporting requirements.

COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS

In 1992, CPSC completed work on two interpretive regulations relating to reporting
requirements contained in sections 15 and 37 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
of 1990. To implement the provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, the
Commission published amendments to its rules governing substantial product hazard reports
under section 15, 16 CFR 1115. In addition, CPSC published interpretive rules under section
37 of the CPSA, 16 CFR 1116. Commission activity on these rules contributed to a record year
of section 15 (b) reports (firms reporting possible substantial hazard defects or failures to
comply with existing regulations). The Commission received a record 203 reports under
section 15 (b) in 1992.

SAFETY PARTNERSHIPS

CPSC has a limited staff and a very large mission. When outside groups do things that
advance CPSC's mission, the resulting leverage expands the impact of CPSC's actions.
Partnerships with other organizations, whether public or private, voluntary or compensated,
are the tools that accomplish this leverage.

CPSC has a sophisticated injury data collection system, broad regulatory powers, safety
expertise, and a reputation as a national leader in product safety and injury prevention. Other
organizations contribute their own expertise or regulatory powers in specific areas, financial
and/or staff resources, and grass-roots delivery systems.

CPSC cooperates with a wide variety of organizations to reduce product-related deaths
and injuries. These include government and private organizations at the national, state, and
local level. These partnerships are mutually beneficial.

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MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
RESEARCH

In 1992, the Commission evaluated the performance and operating characteristics of
heat tapes. The evaluations will provide a basis for recommending design improvements
to help prevent fires associated with these electric pipe-heating cables, especially in
mobile homes.

* Contract work funded by CPSC identified more than 40 chemicals that are released from
carpet used in homes and schools. Further planned research will investigate whether
any of these chemicals could be linked to the symptoms that consumers report are
related to their carpets.

* CPSC reviewed official records and investigation reports of 681 SIDS (sudden infant
death syndrome) and infant suffocation cases as part of a retrospective study on infant
suffocations. Consumer products that may have been involved in the suffocations were
identified. In addition, tt was determined that some cases that had been classified as
SIDS may, in fact, have been suffocation cases. A major study involving death scene
Investigations was initiated to distingutsh product-related infant suffocation deaths
from SIDS deaths through parent interviews and laboratory tests of products actually
involved in deaths.

MANDATORY PRODUCT REGULATIONS

In 1992, the Commission issued a ban of infant cushions that are filled with foam
plastic beads or other granular material. CPSC knows of 35 infant fatalities and one
case of brain damage associated with the use of such cushions.

* CPSC issued a rule under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act requiring child-resistant
packaging for oral preparations of ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory pain medication.

* CPSC voted to finalize the definitions and guidelines for chronic hazard labels on art
materials and household chemicals (issued on October 9, 1992).

* CPSC also proposed a number of new rules, including a rule requiring disposable and
novelty cigarette lighters to be child-resistant.

VOLUNTARY STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT

The Commission provided technical support in the development of 14 new, revised, or
reaffirmed voluntary safety standards that were approved in 1992.

* The Commission worked with Underwriters Laboratories Inc. to develop a new product
safety standard for carbon monoxide detectors. The standard was developed in record
time, It ts hoped that detectors that meet this standard will help reduce the almost 300
deaths annually associated with carbon monoxide poisoning from residential fuel-
burning appliances.

* CPSC staff successfully proposed new provisions for the National Electrical Code to
require additional protection against electrocution for consumers using recreational
spas and hot tubs.


TYPE OF REGULATION

REFERENCE SOURCE

TITLE 16 CFR
PART NUMBER

PRODUCT ACT
Turpentine HSA
PPPA

Tubes, collapsible metal HSA

Unpackaged hazardous

substances HSA
Varnish HSA
Vienna paste HSA
Vinyl chloride HSA
Vinyl plastic film FFA
Visual novelty devices HSA

containing perchloroethylene

Volatile flammable HSA
materials
Walker-jumper HSA

Water-repellant mixtures, HSA
masonry

Wax containers HSA

Waxes, paste for autos, HSA
furniture, floors, shoes

Wearing apparel FFA

Wood burning appliances

(see appliances)

Writing instruments HSA

special labeling
labeling
exemption
special packaging

labeling

labeling requirements

exemption from labeling

labeling

ban

standard (CS 192-53)

exemption

flashpoint testing
method

ban

exemption from

classification

ban

exemption from labeling
exemption from labeling

standard (CS 191-53)

exemption from labeling

B-18

1500.14(b) (5)
1500.14(a) (5)
1500.83(a) (8)
1700.14(a) (6)

1500.121(e)

1500.121(£)
1500.83(a) (13)
1500.129(3)
1500.17(a) (10)
1611

1500.83(a) (31)

1500.43

1500.18(a) (6)
1500.86(a) (4)

1500.17(a) (1)

1500.83(a) (8)

1500.83(a) (8)

1610

1500.83(a) (38)


Appendix G:

| Litigation
and
Settlements



Appendix F:

Voluntary
Corrective
Action Plans and

Product Recalls

Subsection A/
Section 15 Recalls

Subsection B
Regulatory Recalls



TABLE 1

DEATHS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF CERTAIN CONSUMER PRODUCTS
JANUARY 1, 1990 - DECEMBER 31, 1990

Source: CPSC Death Certificate Project

Note: Product association ts defined as any involvement of the product with these deaths and does not

necessarily imply causality.

The data in this table cannot be used in trend analysis with the data from previous years, due to budgetary

restrictions, differmg numbers of death certificates may have been purchased in each time period.

PRODUCT GROUP"

1. Child Nursery Equipment and
Supplies
2. Toys

3 > Sports and Recreational Actrvities and

Equipment

4 Home Communication, Entertainment

and Hobby Equipment

5. Personal Use Items

6. Packaging and Containers for
Household Products

7 Yard and Garden Equipment

8 Home Workshop Apparatus, Tools and

Attachments

9 Home and Family Maintenance
Products

10 General Household Appliances

11. Space Heating, Cooling and
Ventilating Appliances

12 Housewares

13 Home Furnishings and Fixtures

14 Home Structures and Construction
Matenals

15. Miscellaneous

TOTAL UNDER 5

A-4

82
17

1,220

29
228

90
191

117

44
69

175
22
815

380
87

11

249

48
10

AGE GROUP?

5-24

16
17

45

26

91

45
23

25-64

411

17
50

35
90

56

10
29

74

257

140
42

65 AND
OVER

118

110

64

218

147
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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/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.

State(s) or
Commonwealth

Department

Commissioned
Officers

Eastern Region

Connecticut

Delaware

Department of
Consumer Protection

Board of Pharmacy

Division of
Consumer Affairs

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Joan Jordon

Lois Bryant

Cynthia M Clavette
Vincent J Pugliese, Jr

Dale W Magee
Sandra S. Robinson
Paul Davis

William H. Knotts
Bonnie J Wallner

Joyce P Johnson
Lisa K. Vague
Betty Sue Diznoff


The U.S. Customs Service has also been very helpful in providing information on import
shipments to help CPSC staff determine the level of industry conformance to voluntary
standards. During FY 1992, CPSC and Customs examined shipments of hand-held hair dryers as
part of an effort to gauge the level of industry conformance to the UL voluntary standard.

ENFORCING PRODUCT REGULATIONS

During 1992, a total of 1,341 establishment inspections involving products subject to
the Commission's mandatory requirements were conducted at U.S. manufacturing, importing,
and retailing locations. These domestic inspections were in addition to the agency's continued
cooperation with the U.S. Customs Service to monitor regulated products at ports of entry.

During these domestic and import surveillance activities, CPSC examined more than
2,400 different product models to determine compliance with mandatory requirements. These
products vaned from fireworks to children's sleepwear to household chemicals to drugs
requinng child-resistant packaging

Of the various suspect product models examined, about 45 percent, or more than 1,050
were found to be violative. In the case of 149 product models, the types of violations were
judged to be serious enough to warrant a recall. This resulted in the correction of more than
1.1 million units that violated requirements.

As part of the agency's Regulated Product Comprehensive Plan to systematically assess
industry compliance with CPSC's requirements, three survey reports were completed. in the
report covering a 1990 survey of U.S. pharmacies, staff reported a higher-than-expected level
of industry compliance with the child-resistant packaging requirements. Ninety-seven percent
of the estimated 45,500 pharmacies in the United States were estimated to be in compliance
with the child-resistant packaging requirements.

In a report on a 1990 survey of the estimated 68 firms manufacturing futon mattresses,
staff reported a lower-than-expected level of industry compliance with the flammability
standard for mattresses It was estimated that more than 50 percent of the firms were
producing futons that would not meet the cigarette ignition requirements of the Standard for the
Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads.

The third survey report looked at possible violations of the Ban on Consumer Patching
Compounds Containing Resptrable Free-Form Asbestos. Staff found that a 1991 survey of firms.
manufacturing patching compounds showed no evidence that asbestos was being used in the
compounds.

Given the results of the pharmacy and futon mattress surveys, staff has continued its
efforts to inform and educate these two industries. Legal action ts also being considered.

OTHER ACTIONS TO ASSIST INDUSTRY

CPSC's Engineering Sctences Laboratory published the Laboratory Compliance Test
Manual for the Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads. The manual
provides detailed testing procedures, test apparatus, test materials, and report formats that are
used in conducting compliance testing. The manual will provide guidance to manufacturers and
aid CPSC enforcement of this standard. The mattress standard was issued to protect the public
from risks of death, personal injury, and property damage associated with fires resulting from
the ignition of mattresses by cigarettes


Arkansas

Department of Health
Recall Checks
In-depth Investigations
ATV Surveillance

California

Department of Health Services
Recall Checks
ATV Surveillance
In-depth Investigations

Santa Clara County - Safe Kids Coalition
Nursery Equipment Program

Placer County - Safe Kids Coalition
Nursery Equipment Program

Contra Costa County
Nursery Equipment Program

University of California
At Irvine Poison Center
HSA/PPPA Surveillance

Colorado

Department of Health
Recall Checks
In-depth Investigations
ATV Surveillance

Tri-County Health Department
In-depth Investigations

Guam

Government of
Recall Checks

Idaho
S. E. District Health
Department

ATV Surveillance

Office of the Attorney General
Nursery Equipment Program

WESTERN REGION

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Louisiana

Cooperative Extension Service
ATV Surveillance

State Fire Marshal
Fireworks
Fire Safety Program

New Mexico

Department of Health
ATV Surveillance

Safe Kids Coalition of New Mexico
Nursery Equipment Program

Oklahoma

Department of Health
Recall Checks
ATV Surveillance

Safe Kids Coalitton of Oklahoma
Nursery Equipment Program

Oregon

Gresham Fire Department
Fireworks

Department of Justice
ATV Surveillance


10

11.

12.

13.

HOME WORKSHOP APPARATUS, TOOLS AND ATTACHMENTS
Automotive tools, accessories and chemicals
Batteries, all types

Battery chargers

Chains

Engines, non-automotive

Hoists, lifts, jacks, etc.

Miscellaneous working equipment

Power home tools (excluding saws)

Power home workshop saws

Welding, soldering, cutting tools

Wires, cords, not specified

Workshop chemicals

Workshop manual tools

HOME AND FAMILY MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS
Cleaning agents (excluding soaps)

Cleaning equipment, non-caustics

Drain, oven cleaners and caustics

Miscellaneous household chemicals

Paints, solvents and lubricants

Polishes and waxes

Soaps and detergents

GENERAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
Cooking ranges, ovens, etc

Irons and clothes steamers (not toys)
Miscellaneous household appliances
Refrigerators and freezers

Washers and dryers

SPACE HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING EQUIPMENT
Air conditioners

Chimneys and fireplaces

Fans (excluding stove exhaust fans)

Furnaces

Heating stoves and space heaters

Miscellaneous heating and cooling equipment

Pipes (heating and plumbing)

Radiators

Water heaters

HOUSEWARES

Cookware

Dnnking glasses

Knives, unpowered

Miscellaneous housewares
Scissors

Skewers, ice picks and other picks
Small kitchen appliances
Tableware and accessories

HOME FURNISHINGS AND FIXTURES
Bathtub and shower structures
Beds, mattresses and pillows
Blankets
AS


Office of the Executive Director under the broad direction 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

The following offices report to the Executrve Director:

Office of the Budget ts 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 the 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 is the Commission's touchstone with
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 Porson Prevention Week.

Office of Planning and Evaluation is responsible for short- 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 coordinates, develops, and issues agencywide directives and manages the
Commission's information collection budget and obtains Office of Management and
Budget clearance for information collections.

Office of Compliance and Enforcement oversees the compliance and enforcement of
Commission regulations Staffed by lawyers and compliance specialists, the
directorate initiates investigations on safety hazards of products already in the
consumer marketplace, and obtains voluntary corrective actions if warranted If also
conducts litigation before administrative law judges to seek remedial actions.

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, under the direction of the Assistant
Executive Director for Hazard Identification and Reduction, 1s responsible for
managing the Commission's Hazard Identification and Analysis Program and its
Hazard Assessment and Reduction Program The office reports to the Executive
Director, and has line authority over the Directorates for Epidemiology, Economic
Analysis, Engineering Sciences, and Health Sciences. The office develops strategies
for and implements the agency's operating plan for these two hazard programs.
This includes the collection and analysis of data to identify hazards and hazard
patterns, the implementation of the Commission's safety standards development
projects, and the coordination of voluntary standards activities and international
liaison activities related to consumer product safety. This office also provides
overall direction and evaluation of projects involving hazard analysis, data collection,
emerging hazards, mandatory and voluntary standards, petitions, and labeling rules.
The office assures that relevant technical, environmental, economic, and social
impacts of projects are comprehensively and objectively presented to the
Commission for decision.

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DATE

05/92

05/92

05/92

05/92

FIRM AND PRODUCT

Fingerhut Corporation
Minnetonka, MN

Steam Iron -
"“Steamagic”

Roper Corporation
LaFayette, GA 30728

Electric Slide-In Range

Sellner Manufacturing
Company, Inc.
Fairbault, MN

Spin-The-Apple &
Berry-Go-Round
Amusement Rides

Norelco Consumer
Products Company
Stamford, CT 06904

Norelco Fabric
Steamer/Wrinkle
Remover Model TS 60

ALLEGED HAZARD

Severe electrical
failures may result in
fire or electrical shock.

Cooktop may be
energized and pose an
electric shock hazard.

Steering wheel rod
holding the ride's tubs
to the carriage arm
could break during
transport

Insulation on the
product's cord may
have been damaged
during the packaging
process, leaving a
small amount of the
wiring exposed The
exposed wiring
presents a possible
shock hazard.

F-31

REMEDY

Each consumer is
notified by mail
Those who return the
"Steamagic” cord and
handle will receive
credit or a free
replacement electric
clothes steamer

Firm notified all
warranty card holders
of problem and offered
to fix defect free of
charge. All newly
manufactured models
were fixed during
production.

Carnival owners
required to replace
steering wheel shafts
with larger diameter
shafts.

Customers and
consumers who return
the steamers will
receive a free
replacement steamer
or full refund All
postage costs will be
refunded.


South Dakota

South Dakota Safety Council
Nursery Equipment Program

Tennessee

Department of Agriculture
Recall Checks
ATV Surveillance
In-depth Investigations

Middle Tennessee Poison Center
HSA/PPPA Surveillance

Wisconsin

Department of Agriculture
In-depth Investigations
Recall Checks
ATV Surveillance

CENTRAL REGION (Continued)

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DATE

FIRM AND PRODUCT

ALLEGED HAZARD

03/92

03/92

03/92

03/92

Wisdom Manufacturing
Inc. (WMI)
Sterling, CO

"Gravitron"
amusement ride

Ace Novelty Company
Bellevue, WA 98009

Ninja Turtle Bean Bag
chair, Model 28502,
Little Mermaid, World
Wrestling, Minnie &
Me, Major League
Baseball, and generic
Red, Blue and Yellow

Eagle Electric
Long Island City, NY

Extension Cords

Alston Quality
industries, Inc
Linden, NJ 07036

MOBELSEDIA folding
metal framed chairs
Models IF1530,
1F1532, 1F1533

If a nde failure occurs
during use, patrons
could be thrown from
the nde and inured.

Chairs have two
zippers which may be
opened by small
children The
styrofoam pellets
inside may be inhaled
and are a potential
choking hazard.

The firm's 18 AWG
size and smaller
extension cords failed
to incorporate over
Protection devices.

The chairs have the
potential to collapse
while in use

F-24

REMEDY

The firm has made
design modifications to
correct the problem
and has notified all
120 ride owners and
operators. Future
production will have
the design changes
and inspection
procedure changes

Denison locks will
secure Zippers to
prevent access to
styrofoam pellets A
warning label will be
attached to the lock

The firm discontinued
to manufacture 18
AWG size and smaller
extension cords

The firm implemented
a replacement program
offering consumers a
safer chair


VOLUNTARY STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT

To help create safer products in the marketplace, and to help reduce the cost to the
Federal government of developing and maintaining its own safety standards, the Commission's
staff often provides technical support to the development of selected voluntary safety standards.
Dunng 1992, the staff supported 39 standards development projects. These voluntary
standards are developed through a national consensus process that assures openness and allows
for the participation of all affected parties, including industry, associations, and government.

In 1992, the following 14 voluntary safety standards were approved, revised, or
reaffirmed with CPSC staff support:

TABLE 2;
VOLUNTARY SAFETY STANDARDS
INDOOR AIR QUALITY | CHILDREN'S FIRE/ELECTRICAL OTHER HAZARDS
PRODUCT HAZARDS HAZARDS

HAZARDS

Carbon Monoxide
(CO) Detectors -
includes new alarm
requirements based on
both CO concentration
and exposure time.

Bunk Beds - includes
Provisions to prevent
the collapse of the
mattress and its
foundation, as well as
provisions to prevent
entrapment or
strangulation in the
bunk bed's structure.

National Electrical
Code (1992 Edition)

- provides added GFCI
protection around
household sinks,
requires GFCI protection
for spas and hot tubs,
and adds a requirement
that heat tapes be safety,
certified,

Automatic Garage
Door Openers (two
revisions) - includes
cautionary labeling on
the risk of entrapment.

Formaldehyde in
Particleboard and
Formaldehyde in
Hardwood and
Decorative Plywood
(two standards) -
specifies allowable

formaldehyde emissions.

Gates and Enclosures

- enhances safety
labeling and safety latch
requirements in order to
Prevent children from
falling down stairs.

Above
Ground/Onground
Swimming Pools -
provides recommended
barrier requirements
(within an appendix to
the standard) to prevent
child drownings

Gas Combination
Controls - provides
safety requirements for
a combination of
Individual components
when operating together,

Spas (three
standards) - includes
safety provisions for
signs warning against
use by high risk groups,
e.g. people with heart
problems.

Child-Resistant
Packaging Test
Requirements - helps
prevent accidental child
poisonings.



DATE

05/92

05/92

05/92

05/92

05/92

05/92

FIRM AND PRODUCT

Bruce Loader Designs
Emeryville, CA 94608

Bunk Bed
Item #6151

Milwaukee Electric
Tool Corporation
Brookfield, WI 53005

Electric cord set

Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex
Glen Allen, VA 23060

Models 230 and 232
hand-held mixers

Duracraft Corp
Sudbury, MA 01776

16 in. Brass or
Platnum plated Fans,
DP-161, DP-1601 and
DP-1602

Wagner Spray Tech
Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
55440

System 425 and 525
Aurless Paint Sprayers

Bushwacker Back Pack
Missoula, MT 59806

Counter Assault
Personal Defense
Sprays

ALLEGED HAZARD

Guard rail head
entrapment causing a
Strangulation hazard

Electric shock due to
miswiring

Broken fan blade
pieces may
contaminate food and
cause mouth and tooth
injuries.

The fan blades may
fracture while in use
possibly hitting
someone nearby.

Sparks from the
product's motor may
ignite certain
flammable fumes
which might be used
for painting or cleanup
This could present a
fire hazard

This aerosol canister
of red pepper may not
activate when needed
Possibly allowing the
user to be attacked

F-30

REMEDY

Firm to provide free
safety guard rails to all
consumers that
purchased the bunk
beds

Consumers to receive
a free replacement
cord set

Consumers to receive
newly designed
mixers

The firm offered
replacement blades to
owners of the fans

Wagner redesigned the
unit in August 1991,
and will retrofit
existing units at no
charge
1-800-328-8251, ext
7170

The firm recalled the
product and
redesigned it to correct
the problem.


DATE

07/92

07/92

07/92

07/92

FIRM AND PRODUCT

Tracers Furniture
Mt. Vernon, NY 10550

Rimini Cribs

Longhorn Mfg Co
Roswell, NM

"LH" triple display rack
firework device

Campbell
Hausfeld/Scott Fetzer
Company

Westlake, OH
44145-1197

US. Air vertical tank

air compressors with

Emerson or Doerr Shp
motors.

Emerson Electric
Company
St. Louis, MO 63136

5hp Doerr Emerson
electric motors used
on U.S. Air brand air
compressors

ALLEGED HAZARD

REMEDY

The knobs may come
off while in use and
may pose a choking
hazard to infants

The device may tip
over during operation
and fire its charges
horizontally. These
charges could strike
the operator or
persons nearby,
resulting in possible

serious injury or death.

When wire sheathing
between the motor
and capacitor is
abraded, the current
carrying conductors
may contact
non-current carrying
parts of the
compressor causing it
to become electrified
which could present a
shock hazard if the
unit Is not properly
grounded

Conductors exposed
due to vibration may
contact noncurrent-
carrying parts and
cause them to become
energized, creating a
potential shock hazard
if the unit is not
properly grounded.

F-35

Retrofits kits were
provided for consumer
repairs

The firm recalled to
the consumer level.

Firm supplied a repair
kit for consumer
installation to all
consumers returning
warranty cards.

Firm will make
changes in future
production runs of this
and other motors used
in high vibration
applications. Firm has
also provided repair
kits to Campbell
Hausfeld for units
currently in use


REFERENCE SOURCE
TITLE 16 CFR

PRODUCT ACT TYPE OF REGULATION PART NUMBER
Asbestos-containing garments HSA ban 1500.17(a)(7)
for general use
Asbestos-containing artificial CPSA ban 1305
emberizing materials CPSA to be regulated under 1145.5
the CPSA
Aspirin products PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a) (1)
effervescent tablet 1700.14(a) (1) (i)
exemption
unflavored powders 1700.14(a) (1) (i2)
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)
Bassinet legs CPSA to be regulated under 1145.15
the CPSA
Batteries, storage, wet-cell PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a) (9)
packaging
Benzene (benzol) HSA special labeling 1500.14(b) (3) (2)
Benzene (paint solvents) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a) (15)
Bergamot oil HSA labeling 1500.13(e)
Betamethasone PPPA exemption from special
packaging
Bicycles HSA ban 1500.18(a) (12)
safety requirements 1512
Biological specimens, preserved HSA exemption from ban 1500.85(a) (4)
Blasting caps HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a) (35)
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


inclusion within UL 647. UL accepted the test method but believes that more testing should be
conducted on kerosene heaters by the manufacturers before deciding on the emission rate limit UL
issued a ballot proposing testing by the manufacturers using the test method developed by CPSC

19. HOT TUBS AND SPAS (ANSI/NSPI-2, 3, & 6)

Purpose - To monitor development of ANS! American National Standards for public spas and hot tubs,
permanently installed residential spas and hot tubs, and residential portable spas and hot tubs. Status -
Standards for hot tubs and spas (ANSI/NSPI-2, ANSI/NSPI-3, and ANSI/NSPI-6) were approved 8/6/92.
This project is completed.

20. HUMIDIFIERS, PORTABLE ROOM - INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Purpose - To develop a national consensus voluntary safety standard which provides for cleaning and
maintenance instructions and labeling requirements for portable home humidifiers. Status - CPSC staff
has been working with the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM)} to develop effective
cleaning and maintenance strategies for portable humidifiers. AHAM conducted laboratory testing to
verify the effectiveness of proposed cleaning and maintenance instructions.

21. INDOOR AIR QUALITY: ASTM (ASTM D22.05)

Purpose - To establish testing standards relating to indoor ar quality. Status - The CPSC staff has
reviewed standards proposed by the ASTM D22.05 Subcommittee on indoor air quality issues of
interest to the Commission. Examples include proposed standards for exposure modeling and small
chamber emission testing.

22. INDOOR AIR QUALITY: ASHRAE
(ASHRAE 62-89 & ANSI/ASHRAE 62-91)

Purpose - To establish indoor air quality national consensus voluntary standards for buildings. Status -
The ANSI/ASHRAE 62-1990 American National Standard was approved 5/17/91. Model building code
groups are being asked to incorporate it into their codes The CPSC staff continues to monitor other
ASHRAE standards development activities associated with indoor air quality.

23. MICROWAVE OVENS (UL 923)

Purpose - To determine the risk of electric shock injury involving microwave ovens due to repair and
maintenance by untrained consumers and to revise the UL 923 standard, as appropriate Status - In
1992, a CPSC staff study plan was completed for conducting a technical assessment of the potential
electrical safety problems associated with repair and maintenance of microwave ovens.

24. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC) (NFPA 70)

Purpose - To enhance the safety of electrical consumer products by upgrading the protection at the time
of the NEC revision. Status -This code is updated every three years. The latest edition of the NEC
(1993) was adopted in 5/92. The Commission's staff continues to participate in revisions to the NEC.


VOLUNTARY CORRECTIVE ACTION PLANS UNDER THE FIVE STATUTES
ENFORCED BY THE COMMISSION

DATE PRODUCT MODEL VIOLATIONS
10/91 Wooden Pull Toy #7215-skunk small parts
10/91 Wooden Pull Toy #7203-cow small parts
10/91 Wooden Pull Toy #7207-small cat small parts
10/91 Wooden Pull Toy #7202-zebra small parts
10/91 Wooden Pull Toy #7216-large rabbit small parts
10/91 Wooden Pull Toy #7204-small rabbit small parts
10/91 Wooden Pull Toy #7213-large cat small parts
10/91 “Baby Slugger” Baseball Cap Style #3155 small parts

10/91
10/91
10/91
10/91
10/91
10/91
10/91
10/91
11/91
11/91
11/91
12/91
12/91
12/91
12/81
12/91
12/91
12/91
12/91
12/91
12/91
12/91
12/91

12/91
12/91
12/91
12/91
12/91
12/91
01/92
01/92
01/92
02/92

Coricidin

Coricidin *D"

Halloween Plastic Trumpets
Halloween Erasers

Halloween Frightening Rings
Rain or Shine Doll
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
EZ Lite Firestarter

Infant Pacifiers

infant Pacifiers

Melody Milker

Play & Learn Educational Train
Play & Learn Educational Dog
Space Ship Erasers

Dump Truck (Action Toy)
Helicopter (Action Toy)

Baby Rattle

Jet Planes

Cement Mixer (Action Toy)
Push 'N' Roll Dino Toy
Elephant Telephone Car
Dachshund Telephone Car
Animated Musical TV

Swan Telephone Car

Beetle Telephone Car

Cartoon Telephone Car
Jumbos Pull-Along Turtle
Little Big Haulers

Penguin Telephone Car

Sleep N Play Infant Steepwear
Jingle Bell Cat

Jingle Bell Dog

Mint Cars

CFR - Code of Federal Regulations

FHSA - Federal Hazardous Substances Act
PPPA - Poison Prevention Packaging Act

24 tablet size
24 tablet size
#9353-228
#5005
#P301
#JP0137
Formula 641
(None)
#12647
#12646
(None)
#111-19229
#111-19229
#8700
#8888
#8888

#323

#8715
#8888
#38020
#YL-103E
#YL-103D
#7750

#YL-116
#YL-115
#YL-111S
#HA-118
#5016
#YL-117
Style #53342
#A0534
#40533
#2084

F-4

crc & labeling
crc & labeling
smail parts
small parts
small parts
small parts
fails cre
labeling
pacifier
pacifier

small parts
small parts
small parts
small parts
smail parts
small parts
rattle

smail parts
small parts
small parts
small parts
smail parts
small parts &
sharp points
small parts
small parts
small parts
small parts
smail parts
small parts
flammability
small parts
small parts
small parts

CITATION

16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1700 5
16 CFR 1700 5
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1700 14
16 CFR 1500 3
16 CFR 1511
16 CFR 1511
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1510
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
1501,1500.48

16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1615
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501
16 CFR 1501


CPSC's major contributions were two studies on smoke detector operability and the "For
Pete's Sake" media campaign. A CPSC-managed media campaign emphasized the importance of
smoke detector installation and maintenance.

* In February, the Commission joined with the Toy Manufacturers of America (TMA) to
conduct toy safety seminars at the International Toy Fair in New York. The seminars are held to
inform and update manufacturers, distributors, and importers about CPSC toy safety
regulations and reporting requirements, as well as toy voluntary safety standards work that 1s
ongoing with industry.

* Since 1978, CPSC has shared its primary data collection system, the National Electronic
Injury Surveillance system (NEISS) with other Federal agencies: the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the
Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Over this period of time, the agency's NEISS system has been broadened to serve the
interests of many other agencies. Currently, CPSC ts collecting special study data through
NEISS for NIOSH and CDC.

* CPSC participated in EPA's Carpet Policy Dialogue, which coordinated research and
publishes consumer information on chemicals released from carpets. CPSC continues to work
with EPA and other agencies on this and a wide variety of indoor air quality issues.

* During 1992, a number of groups with an interest in all terrain vehicle (ATV) safety
helped CPSC's staff draft model state ATV safety legislation. These groups included: the
Specialty Vehicle institute of America, the National 4-H Council, the National Off-Highway
Vehicie Conservation Council, and others.

* CPSC and the National 4-H Council developed a "Home Safety" program to raise consumer
awareness and to help reduce deaths and injuries associated with consumer products.

* Again in FY 1992, CPSC worked with outside organizations and/or coalitions of outside
organizations to dedicate specific weeks or months to activities aimed at specific safety areas.
These groups included: the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) for National Electrical Safety Month, the Poison

Prevention Week Council for National Poison Prevention Week, the Juvenile Products
Manufacturers Association (JPMA) for Baby Safety Awareness Month, and various members of
the fire community for Fire Prevention Week.

STATE AND LOCAL AFFILIATIONS

State and local officials working in cooperation with the Commission perform activities
that complement those performed by the Commission's staff. CPSC also works with a wide range
of private organizations on the state and local levels.

Projects initiated under contract or in cooperation with CPSC have often served as
catalysts for the development of self-sustaining state product safety programs, such as
Connecticut's toy safety enforcement program.

“State Designees" are CPSC's primary liaison with state and local agencies involved in
product safety work. State Designees are appointed by the governor of each state.

A limited amount of the state product safety work ts subsidized by CPSC through
contracts with the states. During FY 1992, CPSC signed contracts totaling $260,000 with
various states to fund a variety of activities. These activities included: fireworks enforcement,
inspections of pharmacies to determine compliance with child-resistant closure requirements,
toy testing, recall effectiveness checks, in-depth injury investigations, procurement of reports

of injunes and incidents, monitoring compliance with the ATV Consent Agreement, and
conducting consumer education programs on nursery equipment and fire safety.

14


CENTRAL REGION (Continued)

Indiana

Mr Roger McClain
Director, Division of Health

Education
Indiana State Board of Health
1330 W Michigan St -P.O.Box 1964
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-1964
{317) 633-0267 FAX: (317) 633-0776

lowa

Mr Jack Kelly

Director, Division of Disease
Prevention

lowa State Department of Health

Lucas State Office Building

East 12th and Grand

Des Moines, lowa 50319

(515) 281-7785 FAX (515) 281-4958

Kansas

Mr James Pyles

Consumer Product Safety Officer
Department of Health & Environment
Bureau of Food, Drug & Lodgings

109 SW 9th Street, Suite 604
Topeka, Kansas 66612

(913) 296-5602 FAX (913) 296-6231

Kentucky

Mr Terry Wescott

Director, Product Safety Branch
Department for Health Services
Cabinet for Human Resources

275 East Main Street

Frankfort, Kentucky 40621

(502) 564-4537 FAX. (502) 564-6533

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Michigan

Ms. Linda Ross

Acting Chief, Health Surveillance
Section

Michigan Department of Health

Center for Environmental Health
Promotion

3423 N Logan

Lansing, Michigan 48906

(517) 335-8397 FAX: (517) 335-8395

Minnesota

Mr Douglas Blanke

Assistant Attorney General

Consumer Protection Division
Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Ford Building-Room 124

117 University Avenue

St. Paul, Minnesota 55155

(612) 296-2306 FAX (612) 297-4348

Mississippi

Mr Wilhe L Brown, Jr

Branch Director

Mississippi State Department of
Health

2423 No State Street

P.O Box 1700

Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1700
(601) 960-7689 FAX None


DATE FIRM AND PRODUCT ALLEGED HAZARD REMEDY

06/92

06/92

06/92

06/92

06/92

Murphy Bros
Expositions
Tulsa, OK 74105

Amusement Ride -
“Gravitron”

Dragons Are Too
Seldom, Inc
Rapid City, SD

Snooze Zoo instant
Heating Pads For
Babies, Safe Heating
Pad For Babies,
Snoopy Safe Heating
Pad For Babies

Long Island
Consortium
Holbrook, NY

9 ft. electric extension
cords

Carver Corporation
Lynwood, WA 98046
Power Amplifier model

M-10+

MTD Products, Inc.
Cleveland, OH
44135

Riding lawn mowers

Riders could be injured
or killed if they are
thrown from the ride
due to a failure to
properly assemble,
inspect or operate the
ride.

Pad may cause thermal
burns to infants if used
immediately after
removal from
microwave oven

Fire and shock hazard

Potential shock hazard

Brake/shift lever
assembly separation
could diminish
operator's control of
the vehicle.

F-32

The firm will abide by
manufacturer and
Commission safety
bulletins; inspect the
ride on a regular basis,
and have only
authorized and
appropriately skilled
personnel! operate and
assemble the
"Gravitron".

Return product to
manufacturer for
replacement with
another infant product
of equal value.

Recall to the consumer
level

Reposition power
transformer and insert
fish paper to preclude
contact with chassis.

Consumers to contact
firm for free repair or
replacement with
correct size screws.


Along with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association and Underwriters
Laboratories Inc., CPSC participated in a kick-off news conference for National Electrical
Safety Month tn May. A video news release was developed and distributed nationally. CPSC staff
also participated in the Austin, TX electrical safety month kick-off, with CPSC's Western
Regional Director speaking at the news conference and CPSC's GFCI exhibit being the main visual
focus of Austin's event.

CPSC also worked with NEMA on a program to promote the use of GFCis through a video.
The video, in which the grandfather of a child electrocuted by a hair dryer was interviewed, was
distributed nationally to media and all or parts of the video were viewed by hundreds of
thousands of viewers.

In an effort to prevent toy-related deaths and injuries to children, CPSC held its annual
news conference on toy safety. This year the conference covered "holiday safety," and displayed
various types of safety products that could be good gift choices for the holiday season. The event
gained national news coverage and hundreds of news stories and articles were generated.

CPSC also promoted children's safety as part of “Baby Expo 1992" sponsored by radio
station WMIX in Baltimore. The Chairman promoted the event through Baltimore media and
encouraged Baltimore residents to visit the CPSC exhibit booth to obtain toy and nursery
product safety information.

PUBLICATION EFFORTS

in FY 1992, CPSC developed Safety Alerts,on about 20 hazards in the home, mainly
hazards affecting the safety of young children. These Alerts were distributed to the media, state
and local consumer protection offices, and to pediatricians.

In collaboration with the Art & Craft Materials Institute, CPSC distributed a Safety Alert
titled "Never Use Hazard Labeled Art Materials with Elementary School Children, Nursing Home
Residents, or Hospital Patients." This publication explained the new labeling for art material
and warned that art materials should not be used with vulnerable populations.

CPSC developed a Safety Alert on carbon monoxide poisoning and carbon monoxide
detectors that meet a new national voluntary safety standard The alert was distributed to home
inspectors nationwide through two national associations of home inspectors.

The Commission also developed a Fact Sheet on "Tips for Purchasing and Installing New
Carpet." This document summarized the Commission's study of carpet chemicals and offered
several recommendations to consumers about selecting and installing new carpet. in
collaboration with the EPA, CPSC also distributed the brochure “Indoor Air Quality and Carpet."
This publication was developed as part of a dialogue among 15 public and private organizations
concerned about carpet chemicals.

CPSC developed a poster, news article, and radio script on the hazards of worm probes, a
device used to shock fishing worms to the soil surface. The poster was for point-of-purchase
display. The article and script were distributed to thousands of newspapers and radio stations
nationwide. Information packets were also sent to state and local contacts, and to appropriate
magazines and other media.

CPSC also developed and printed media and information packets on a number of topics,
Including the following: Operation Water Watch (pool safety), Fireworks Safety, National
Electrical Safety Month, Holiday Safety, Garage Door Opener Safety, Smoke Detectors, Poison
Prevention Week, and others. These media and information packets were matled to various
media outlets, private and not-for-profit organizations, state and local governments, and
interested consumers.

Finally, staff also worked with various state, local, and private organizations to reprint
publications and safety messages. This effort helped make consumer safety information
available to millions of people nationwide at a minimal cost to the government.

19


NATIONAL PAINT AND COATINGS ASSOCIATION
November 14 CE: sections 15 and 37 of the Consumer Product Safety Act

NATIONAL PARTICLEBOARD ASSOCIATION

November 27 EXHR & HS. ANSI standard for particleboard

March 6 HS & other CPSC staff: formaldehyde emission from pressed wood products

March 24 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: formaldehyde emissions from
particleboard and medium density fiberboard

April 6 Commissioner Carol G. Dawson/staff: formaldehyde emissions from
particleboard

NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION (NPGA)

October 14-17 ES propane gas safety
December 20 ES: hazard associated with sniffing propane gas and warning labels
March 2-4 ES safety standards for LP-gas

NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
October 7-8 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff' speech

NATIONAL SPA AND POOL INSTITUTE (NSPI)

October 31 EP & other staff: covers for spas

June 8 Commissioner Carol G Dawson/staff & other CPSC staff ~ swimming pool
safety

July 17 Commissioner Carol G Dawson: swimming pool safety

NATIONAL SWIMMING POOL SAFETY COMMITTEE {NSPSC)

March 6 Commissioner Carol G. Dawson/staff swimming pool safety issues
March 6 EP: issues related to swimming pool safety

June 8 Commissioner Carol G. Dawson/staff swimming poo! safety issues
June 8 EP: swimming pool safety

NORTHEAST SPA AND POOL ASSOCIATION
January 29-30 EC: 1992 Pool & Spa Show

ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
March 14-21 OEX: international standards

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE

July 26-28 ES & other CPSC staff: International Lawn, Garden, and Power Equipmen
Expo 92

OWENS-CORNING FIBERGLAS CORPORATION

July 15 HS & OGC: animal bioassay and other studies on fibrous glass

C-15


DATE FIRM AND PRODUCT. ALLEGED HAZARD REMEDY

04/92

04/92

04/92

04/92

04/92

Sybo Crib World
Dallas, TX

Tie back nbbon for crib
canopy drape

Amana Refrigeration
Amana, IA

Electric Room Air
Conditioner

Catalina Lighting
Miami, FL 33015

1991 Dana Brass
Candle Lamp,
Model 941

Mitsubishi Electric
America, Inc
Cypress, CA
90630

AC power adaptors
{model DA-U1) for use
with video camcorders

McCulloch Corp.
Tucson, AZ 85706

Gasoline powered
string trimmers (11
models).

The tong ribbon on the
canopy drape could
create a strangulation
hazard.

Configuration of the
control switch may, if
contamination 1s
present, permit arcing
and possible fire

A defective candle
light could short circuit
when plugged in and
turned on A short
circuit could create a
fire, thermal burn, or
electric shock hazard
for anyone nearby or
holding the product or
its power cord

If a consumer contacts
exposed metal on a
defective unit while it
1s in use, there 1s a
possibility of electric
shock.

Clutch components
might break through
the housing and strike
an operator or
bystander.

P-28

The firm offered a
shorter replacement
bow to crib owners.

Control switches are
being replaced with a
redesigned switch to
prevent the hazard

Refund for any recalled
candle light returned to
a Bradlees retail store

Consumers to return
defective units for
replacement.

Consumers who return
affected models will
receive a free
replacement.


LI POSED REGULATION:

DESCRIPTION PROPOSED FINAL EFFECTIVE RESOURCE
DATE

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT
Final Action:

Rule advising manu- 10/28/91 08/04/92 09/03/92 57 FR 34230
facturers how to com-

ply with requirement to.

report certain informa-

tion about outcomes of

product liability liti-

gation

Rule governing re- 10/28/91 08/04/92 09/03/92 57 FR 34222
quired reports by
manufacturers, dis-
tributors, and re-
tailers of failure to
comply with voluntary
standards relied upon
by the Commission and
of products presenting
an unreasonable risk

of serious injury or
death

Revision to rule 09/01/92 09/03/92 57 FR 39597
governing substantial
hazard reports; correction

Proposed Action:

Rule governing re- 10/28/91 56 FR 55530
quired reports of

manufacturers, dis-

tributors, and retailers

of failure to comply

with voluntary standards

relied upon by Commission

and of products presenting

an unreasonable risk of

serious injury or death

B3


REFERENCE SOURCE
TITLE 16 CFR

PRODUCT acT TYPE OF REGULATION PART NUMBER

Xylene (xylol) HSA labeling 1500.14(a) (3)
special labeling 1500.14(b) (3) (11), (i221)
exemption from 1500.83(a)(8),(9), (11), (13)
labeling

Xylene (paint solvents) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a) (15)

19


Additional state activities were conducted through cooperative work-shanng agreements
at no expense to the Federal government. During FY 1992, CPSC had agreements with 49 states.

Finally, CPSC commissions state and local officers to conduct investigations, inspections,
sample collections, and recall effectiveness checks. Commissioning has the effect of making a
state employee a Federal Officer for these purposes. In FY 1992, 249 state employees in 26
states served as CPSC officials.

Detailed information on State Designees, Contracts, Work-sharing Agreements, and
Commissioned Officials can be found in Appendix J, "Federal-State-Local Cooperative
Mechanisms."

Following ts a sampling of specific accomplishments for FY 1992, resulting from CPSC's
partnerships with state and local governments:

* CPSC has actively sought the cooperation of State Boards of Pharmacy and local Poison
Contro! Centers in enforcing the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) requirements that
prescription drugs be dispensed in child-resistant containers, unless otherwise requested. This
cooperation ts atmed at reducing poisoning incidents resulting from young children ingesting
prescnption drugs. Through this program, CPSC has developed agreements with 26 states.
These agreements eliminate duplicate efforts and increase compliance.

* CPSC provided information to states and local jurisdictions considering enactment of
safety legislation on swimming pool and spa barriers. More than 30 jurisdictions have adopted
the swimming pool barrier requirements in the appendix to the Uniform Building Code. These
requirements are designed to reduce child drownings and near drownings in residential
swimming pools.

* State Officials under contract to CPSC helped to enforce the ATV Consent Agreement
through inspections of dealers, undercover buys, and evaluations of ATV Rider Training
Programs.

* CPSC developed and implemented innovative toy safety enforcement contracts with the
states of Colorado, California, and Connecticut. Under these contracts, the states will collect and
test toy samples and initiate enforcement actions when violations are encountered.

* A number of states and other organizations reprinted the Commission's updated
Playground Safety Handbook, and used it for their own playground safety activities. In

cooperation with the Association of Food and Drug Officials, CPSC held a three-day national
Playground Safety Workshop in Buffalo, NY, in June. This program helped train state and local
counterparts in public playground safety.

* Local medical examiners provided valuable assistance to CPSC field investigators as part
of an infant suffocation project. Field investigators were conducting detailed investigations of
infant deaths to identify products associated with infant suffocations, and medical examiners
from a number of states helped by giving advice, guidance, and information.

15


Definition of Participation and
Monitoring Level Involvement
(See 16 CFR 1031.10(b) and (c))

“Participation” includes one or more of the following and 1s greater involvement than “monitoring”
regularly attending meetings of a standards development group; taking an active part in discussions;
research, engineering, health sciences, economics, or epidemiology support, information and education
programs, and administrative assistance

"Monitoring" includes one more of the following and is lesser involvement than “participation”
maintaining awareness of the standards development activities through written and oral inquires,
receiving and reviewing minutes of meetings and copies of draft standards; attending meetings and
making comments, as appropriate, and, responding to requests for information of risks of injury

E-5



REFERENCE SOURCE
TITLE 16 CFR

Stoves, coal and wood burning
(see appliances)

Strong sensitizers HSA
Sulfuric acid HSA
PPPA
Swimming pool slides CPSA
Tank coatings HSA
Thread, string, twine, HSA
etc.
Toluene (toluol) HSA
Toluene (paint sol- PPPA
vents)
Toxic substances HSA

Special labeling

definition
list of

labeling
special packaging

standard
exemption from labeling
exemption from labeling
labeling

special labeling
exemption from labeling

special packaging

definition
labeling
test method

16

PRODUCT ACT TYPE OF REGULATION PART NUMBER
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)
Squeeze toys CPSA to be regulated under 2145.10
the CPSA
Stoddard solvent HSA labeling 1500.14(a) (4)

1500.14(b) (3) (22)

1500.3(b) (9)
1500.13

1500.
1700.

129(b)
14(a) (9)

1207

1500.83 (a) (34)

1500.83(a) (4)

1500.14(a) (3)
1500.14(b) (3) (12), (122)
1500.83(a)(8),(9),
(11), (13)

1700.14(a) (15)
1500.3(b) (5), (¢) (2)

1500.121,129
1500.40


arguments. She did not consider the merits of the Commission staff's determination that
the paint was a banned hazardous substance, holding that that determination could be
challenged only in an enforcement action. On July 3, 1991 X-Tra Art filed a notice of
appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. X-Tra Art's brief was filed on
October 17, 1991, the government's brief was filed on November 29, and X-Tra Art's
reply brief was filed on December 16 On January 3, 1992 X-Tra Art asked for an
expedited date for oral argument, a request which the government did not oppose. On
January 14, 1992 X-Tra Art filed a motion for summary reversal of the district court’s
order, based on documents released by CPSC under the Freedom of Information Act

The government opposed this motion on January 24, and X-Tra Art filed a reply on
February 3. On February 14, 1992 the appellate court denied the motions for summary
reversal and expedited oral argument The court heard oral argument on June 11, 1992,
and on July 8, 1992 affirmed the district court's dismissal of the case The court held
that (1) the Commission can act against banned hazardous substances without engaging
in rulemaking, (2) the Commission acted properly by proceeding informally through its
staff and then by referring the seizure case to the U S. Attorney's office, and (3) the firm
is not entitled to review under the Administrative Procedure Act. On July 22, 1992 X-
Tra Art filed a motion for rehearing on the Administrative Procedure Act issue.

Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association, Inc., et al. v. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, et af, Cwil Acton No 4-91-048 (E D. Tenn) On July 1, 1991 a trade
association and some of its members filed an action against the government seeking an
injunction to prevent the Commission from enforcing chronic hazard labeling require-
ments, as well as an order that the Commission tssue final chronic hazard guidelines. On
September 3, 1991 the government filed a motion to dismiss the case and/or for
summary judgment. The Association filed an opposition to the motion on September 30,
the government filed a reply on October 10, and the Association filed a surreply on
October 22, On November 13, 1991 the judge filed an opinion and order dismissing the
case The judge based his decision on the finding that the case was not ripe for judicial
review and that the Association was not entitled to mandamus as a matter of law. He
also observed that Congress had not made the effective date of the chronic hazard
labeling requirements contingent on the Commission's issuance of guidelines and that the
Commission may enforce the requirements as of the effective date.

Consumer Federation of America and U S Public Interest Research Group v. Consumer
Product Safety Commission, Civil Action No. 91-1551 (DC Cir) On November 18,
1991 two organizations filed a petition for review of the Commission’s decision to
terminate its rulemaking proceeding concerning all-terrain vehicles On December 23,
1991 the petitioners filed a docketing statement, a statement on issues to be raised, and
a statement concerning an appendix. On January 7, 1992 the government filed a
Certified List of the Record On January 27, 1992 the court granted a motion by ATV
distributors to intervene. Petitioners filed their brief on September 25, 1992, and the
government was scheduled to file its brief on October 26, 1992

Hollander Home Fashions Corp. v. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Civil Action
No 92-1346 (D.C. Cir.). On August 10, 1992 a firm filed a petition for review of the
Commission's rule banning certain infant cushions (and a corrected petition on August
17) On September 17, 1992 the firm filed a statement on issues to be raised, a
statement concerning an appendix and other papers.


Appendix H:

Index of
Products
Regulated
by CPSC



RECALLS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

The Commission in 1992 obtained a total of 302 corrective actions involving more than
19 millon consumer products.

* Of these, 153 corrective actions involved approximately 16 million products which
presented possible substantial product hazards. These corrective action plans included
playground equipment, electncal appliances, juvenile furniture, and children's

products.

* The remaining 149 corrective actions involved more than three million products that
violated CPSC regulations and standards. The majonty of the products recalled were
toys and children's products.

SAFETY PARTNERSHIPS

During 1992, CPSC staff worked with a number of groups interested in all-terrain
vehicle (ATV) safety, including the National 4-H Council, the National Off Highway
Vehicle Conservation Council, and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America. These
groups helped CPSC draft model state ATV safety legislation.

* CPSC provided the overall management of the National Smoke Detector Project, a large
public/private partnership of nearly 200 participants dedicated to increasing the
number of working smoke detectors in residences. CPSC 1s a co-sponsor of this project
and initiated two studies on smoke detector operability and the "For Pete's Sake" media
campaign. Other partners in this program include the U.S. Fire Administration, the
National Fire Protection Association, and the Congressional Fire Service Institute.

* During 1992, CPSC worked with various states to perform a vanety of activities,
including fireworks enforcement, pharmacy inspections, toy testing, and recall
effectiveness checks.

* CPSC provided information to states and local jurisdictions considering enactment of
safety legislation on swimming pool and spa barners. More than 30 jurisdictions have
adopted the swimming pool barrier requirements in the appendix to the Uniform
Building Code. These requirements are designed to reduce child drownings in residential
swimming pools.

INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES

The Commission staff joined representatives of other agencies in helping to draft the
provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement that deals with standards.

The Commission continues work in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development's Committee on Consumer Policy; a mayor focus of Commission efforts has
been in the development of internationally harmonized chemical test methods,
classification systems, and labeling.

CONSUMER INFORMATION

* In 1992, CPSC developed coalitions with several groups, including the indian Health
Service, the National Retail Hardware Association, the American Society of Home
Inspectors, and the National 4-H Council, to disseminate product safety information
through their national networks.


DATE FIRM AND PRODUCT ALLEGED HAZARD

04/92

04/92

04/92

04/92

Kwik Goals Ltd
Quakertown, PA
18951

Mobile Soccer Goals

Jayfro Corporation
Waterford, CT 06385

Mobile Soccer Goals

Goal Sporting Goods
Essex, CT 06426

Mobile Soccer Goal

Newco Inc
Janesville, WI 53545

Swing N Slide belted
seat brackets

REMEDY

Head trauma, broken
bones and or death
can result from a
crushing blow by the
goal tip-over.

Head trauma, broken
bones and or death
can result from a
crushing blow by a
goal tip-over,

Head trauma, broken
bones and or death
can result from a
crushing blow by the
goal tip-over

Serious lacerations to
arms, legs, groin and
face can result from
open brackets on the
belted swing seats

F-26

The firm has labeled alt
post production mobile
soccer goals and
mailed labels to those
customers with older
production.

The firm has labeled all
post production mobile
soccer goals and
mailed labels to those
customers with older
production.

The firm has labeled all
post production mobile
soccer goals and
mailed labels to those
customers with older
production.

Consumers who call
800 number will
receive new brackets,
sf they cannot
completely close the
bracket hooks


MEETINGS OF SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST

During Fiscal Year 1992, Commissioners and staff at the Consumer Product Safety Commission held
Meetings to discuss matters related to the mission of CPSC. The list of those meetings complies with the
requirements of section 27()(8) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, which requires the Annual Report to
account for “the extent of cooperation of Commission officials and representatives of industry and other
interested parties in the implementation of this Act.". We have compiled this list on the basis of meetings
announced in CPSC's weekly Public Calendar

It 1s 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 “non-substantial 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 Meeting Policy defines "substantial interest” as concerning “any issue that ts 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.

For copies of the Public Calendar, please write to:
Office of the Secretary

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Washington, DC 20207


EASTERN REGION (Continued)

New Hampshire

Mr Charles Collins, Chief

Bureau of Environmental Health
Department of Health & Human
Services

Health & Welfare Building

6 Haven Drive

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

(603) 271-4587 FAX: (603) 225-2325

New Jersey

Ms. Emma Byrne, Director

Division of Consumer Affairs
Department of Law and Public Safety
124 Halsey Street, 7th Floor

P.O. Box 45027

Newark, New Jersey 07101

(201) 504-6531 FAX: (201) 648-3538

New York

Mr. Richard M Kessel

Executive Director

Consumer Protection Board

99 Washington Avenue, Room 1020
Albany, New York 12210

(518) 486-3934 FAX: (518) 474-2474

North Carolina

Mr. Robert L. Gordon

Director, Food and Drug Division
Department of Agriculture

4000 Reedy Creek Road

Raleigh, North Carolina 27607

{919) 733-7366 FAX: (919) 733-6801

1-26

Pennsylvania

Mr Joseph Romano, Director

Division of Health Promotion
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

P.O Box 90 - Room 1003

Harrisburg, PA 17108

(717) 787-5900 FAX: (717)783-3794

Puerto Rico

Mr. Guillermo Moyica Maldonado

Acting Secretary, Puerto Rico
Department of Consumer Affairs
{DACO)

PO. Box 41059 - Minillas Station
Santurce, Puerto Rico 00940

(809) 721-2980 - FAX: (809) 726-6570

Rhode Island

Mr Edwin P. Palumbo

Executive Director

Rhode Island Consumers’ Council
365 Broadway

Providence, Rhode Island 02909
(401) 277-2764 FAX: NONE

South Carolina

Mr. Steve W. Hamm

Administrator, South Carolina
Department of Consumer Affairs

2801 Devine Street - 2nd Floor

P, O. Box 5757

Columbia, South Carolina 29250

(803) 734-9452 FAX. (803) 734-9365


REFERENCE SOURCE
TITLE 16 CFR

PRODUCT ACT TYPE OF REGULATION PART NUMBER
Irritant substances HSA definition 1500.3(g)
testing method 1500.41
Isobutane in cigarette lighters HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(29)
Isosorbide dinitrate, pre- PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a) (10) (13)
scription sublingual and packaging
chewable forms
Kerosene HSA labeling 1500.1 4(a) (4)
special labeling 1500.14(b) (3)
exemption from labeling 1500.83(a) (14)
special packaging 1700.14(a)(7)
Kindling and illuminating PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(7)
preparations
Kites, aluminized polyester film HSA ban 1500.18(¢)(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)
Lighter fluid, etc. PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(7)
Lunar caustic (silver nitrate) HSA labeling 1500,129(k)
Lye HSA labeling 1500.129(3)
PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a) (5)
Matchbooks CPSA standard 1202
Matches HSA exemption from flamma- 1500.83(a)(2)

bility labeling

B1L


DATE

FIRM AND PRODUCT

ALLEGED HAZARD

REMEDY

06/92

06/92

06/92

06/92

Scripto-Tokai
Corporation
Fontana, CA

Alpha Blue disposable
butane cigarette lighter

Nutone, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH

Cetling Fans’ Models
PFD-36, PFD-52,
PFH-36, PFH-52,
PFL-36, PFL-52,
PFM-52, and PFMB-52

Caldor, Inc.
Norwalk, CT

9” Brass Electric
Candle, SKU
#1949089

Caldor, Inc
Norwalk, CT

11°” Brass Electric
Candle, SKU
#2204743

Persons may suffer
thermal burns or
property damage may
result if a broken
lighter is used.

Die cast hanger could
break causing fan to
disconnect from the
ceiling and fall to the
floor.

A defective candle
light could short circuit
when plugged in and
turned on A short
eircurt could create a
fire, thermal burn or
electric shock hazard
for anyone nearby or
holding the product or
its power cord

A defective candle
light could short circuit
when plugged in and
turned on A short
circuit could create a
fire, thermat burn, or
electric shock hazard
for anyone nearby or
holding the product or
its power cord.

F-33

Commercial customers
asked to return any
unused merchandise
for replacement
Product was
redesigned for later
sales

Home visit to replace
die cast hanger with a
sheet metal hanger

Refund for any recalled
candle light returned to
a Caldor retail store

Refund for any recalled
candle light returned to
a Caldor retail store.


AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) cont'd.

January 14-15 ES safety issues assoctated with the Nationa! Fuel Gas Code

February 11-13 £S° gas-fired central furnaces

March 12 €C the CPSC bicycle project and the activities of the US A Bicycle Technical
Advisory Group

March 17-18 —S water heater fires

April 21 ES. electrical voluntary safety standards and the CPSC electrical hazards
program

May 15 CPSC Officials/staff I!SO 9000 Standards and their »mpact on product safety
habihty domestic & international voluntary standards issues & highlights

May 27 ES international standards requirements

July 23 ES & HS: revistons to ANSI voluntary standard on bicycling headgear

September 9-10 £S flammable vapor ignition by gas water heaters

September 11 ES: gas pressure regulations

September 21-22 ES: standards for gas water heaters

September 23-24 ES standards for outdoor cooking gas apphances

September 28-29 £S chainsaws and related committee activity

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING & AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
January 24-29 HS indoor air quality
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

July 29 ES. recent hasr entrapment incidents associated with the ASME A112 19.8
listed suction fitting cups

AMERICAN TEXTILE MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE

Apri 10 ES: fabrics to use to classify cigarettes for smolder ignition propensity under
the Fire Safe Cigarette Act of 1990

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW

July 2 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith' speech
ANDERSON LABORATORIES, INC.

November 14 HS: sensory irritation testing

ASSOCIATION OF FOOD AND DRUG OFFICIALS (AFDO}

February 4 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smuth/staff. courtesy call

June 15 ES: significant new information in the 1991 CPSC Handbook for Public
Playground Safety

June 15-16 Charman Jacqueline Jones-Smith & CPSC staff: playground safety

June 16 Commuisstoner Mary Sheila Gall: AFDO 96th Annual Conference

ASSOCIATION OF TRIAL LAWYERS OF AMERICA

November 12 Chawman Jacqueline Jones-Smith: mutual cooperation in promoting safety
prevention and compliance
May 20 ES’ playground equipment related injuries

C-6