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CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

Poison Prevention ................................................................................................................2

Dive Sticks...........................................................................................................................3

Mattresses/Bedding..............................................................................................................3

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

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

Playground Hazards.............................................................................................................4

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

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

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

APPENDICES

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

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

Appendix C: Meetings of Substantial Interest C-1

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

Appendix E: Voluntary Standards Activities E-1

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

Subsection A/Regulatory Recalls

Subsection B/Section 15 Recalls

Appendix G: Litigation and Settlements G-1

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

Appendix I: Federal-State Cooperative Program I-1

Appendix J: Organizational Structure and Functions J-1
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Introduction

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

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

some 15,000 types of consumer products.

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

● developing voluntary standards with industry

● issuing and enforcing mandatory standards; banning hazardous consumer products if no

feasible standard would adequately protect the public

● obtaining the recall of products or arranging for their repair

● conducting research on potential product hazards

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

organizations, and by responding to consumer inquiries.

The 2001 Annual Report to Congress gives brief highlights of the Commission’s

accomplishments for fiscal year 2001. The highlights are followed by a set of Appendices that

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

Compliance Activities

In fiscal year 2001, CPSC announced 341 recalls involving nearly 90 million consumer

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

to the public. These recalls included 35 million fire sprinklers which could fail to activate, more than

13.4 million cigarette lighters with ineffective child-resistant mechanisms, and 9 million chest

freezers that could suffocate children who become trapped inside. Other major recalls include 7.4

million car seats/carriers with handles that can break, 3.8 million fast food restaurant toys that pose a

choking hazard, 3.7 million radial arm saws sold without guards, and 2 million faulty gun locks.

Import Surveillance

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

detained for reconditioning or destruction, more than 360 shipments of imported consumer products

that did not meet U.S. safety standards. As a result, nearly 15 million dangerous product units that

violated CPSC safety standards never reached store shelves. Many of these dangerous products are

fireworks. Working with the U.S. Customs Service since 1988, CPSC has seized or detained more

than 400 million hazardous fireworks at the docks.

Recall Round-Up

Recall Round-Up, held on April 17, 2001, proved once again to be CPSC’s most successful

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

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

from their homes. The campaign focused on products that present a risk of fire injury to consumers

such as old disposable lighters, frayed extension cords, lamps and appliances. CPSC standards and

compliance activities have contributed to a decline in fires and fire deaths over the past several years.

For example, CPSC's standard for child-resistant lighters has helped reduce fire deaths from children

playing with lighters by 43 percent since 1994.

CPSC enlisted the help of fire marshals, fire departments, state and local officials, and

national and state health and safety organizations, including the Congressional Fire Caucus. Nearly

2,000 fire stations across the country served as collection sites for hazardous products such as old

disposable cigarette lighters and frayed extension cords. Governors, state health officials, and

grassroots organizations also helped publicize the safety campaign and distribute information about

the hazardous products.

Poison Prevention

In 2001, the Commission issued a regulation under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to

require child-resistant packaging for oral prescription drug products that are granted over-the-counter

status by the Food and Drug Administration. This new regulation will assure that children continue to

be protected from serious injury from drugs that are granted over-the-counter status. Previously, oral

prescription drugs required child-resistant packaging when they were available by prescription, but
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not when they were granted over-the-counter status. The Commission had to regulate each drug

separately. CPSC also participated in the 40th observance of National Poison Prevention Week.

Dive Sticks

In March 2001, the Commission issued a final rule for dive sticks, which bans dive sticks

with certain characteristics that cause them to be hazardous. Dive sticks are usually cylindrical in

shape and are used in swimming pools for underwater retrieval games and swimming instruction. 

They have typically been made of rigid plastic material and they stand upright at the bottom of the

swimming pool. Because of these characteristics, children have been severely injured when they

jumped in shallow water and landed on the upright dive stick. The ban leaves allows alternative dive

sticks without the dangerous characteristics.

Mattresses/Bedding

CPSC continued work with NIST and the Sleep Products Safety Council to develop the

technical basis for a performance standard to address open flame ignitions of mattresses and bedding.

Among all products within the Commission’s jurisdiction, mattress/bedding fires are one of the

leading causes of injury and are second only to upholstered furniture in the number of fire deaths.

Upholstered Furniture

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

The staff completed studies of the flammability performance of different materials and of potential

health effects associated with flame retardant (FR) treatments that might be used to meet a small open

flame performance standard. The staff shared its technical research and revised draft standard with

voluntary standards organizations, and met with industry groups to discuss their concerns and

encourage continuing development of voluntary alternatives. The staff also continued to work with

the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a possible Significant New Use Rule for FR

upholstery treatments, with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to evaluate

potential worker safety issues related to FR chemical use, and with the California Bureau of Home

Furnishings to revise that State’s existing furniture flammability standard.

Smoke Alarm Research

CPSC continued partnerships with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), the Department of

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

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to

sponsor smoke alarm research. In 2001, NIST began evaluating the effectiveness of current and

emerging smoke alarm technologies in responding to the most common serious residential fires and

in resisting the most common causes of nuisance alarms. Initial full-scale tests were completed in a

typical manufactured home and two-story brick home with upholstered furniture, mattress, and

cooking oil fires. Testing will be completed in 2002, and in 2003, CPSC will develop

recommendations to improve smoke alarm performance and installation standards and provide

realistic and useful guidance to consumers, with the goal of reducing fire deaths and injuries.
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Playground Hazards

CPSC completed a study of playground injuries that documented hazards associated with

home and public equipment, and defined areas for future safety efforts. Each year more than 200,000

playground equipment-related injuries are treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms. In 2002, staff

will use the results of this study and other information to develop CPSC guidelines for home

playground safety. The information also will be used to update CPSC’s guidelines for public

playground safety and support revisions to the voluntary standards for these products.

Civil Penalties

CPSC obtained civil penalty settlements totaling $6.5 million from 11 firms to settle

allegations that companies knowingly failed to report potential hazards, failed to report lawsuit

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

standards. The 11 firms included Cosco Inc. that paid $1.3 million, and Safety 1st that paid $450,000

to resolve allegations they knowingly failed to comply with reporting requirements with respect to

several children’s products. Fisher Price Inc. paid $1.1 million to resolve allegations it knowingly

failed to report hazards with “Power Wheels” vehicles. The Lane Co. Inc. agreed to pay $900,000 to

resolve allegations it knowingly failed to report suffocation hazards in certain cedar chests.

Media Activities

CPSC’s Office of Information and Public Affairs (OIPA) issued 236 press releases about

recalls, safety standards and product hazards. In addition, OIPA produced 16 video news releases for

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

safety, scooters, lead in candle wicks, playpens, backyard playgrounds, child-resistant packaging and

security gates. In 2001, OIPA introduced a new section on the CPSC web site, the “Press Room,” that

provides media story suggestions, background information and other resources for reporters.

Consumer Support

CPSC’s web site, www.cpsc.gov, received more than 6.3 million visits, up from 3.7 million

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

the interactive form. The CPSC Hotline, (800) 638-2772, received about 214,000 calls in fiscal year

2001. Of these, more than 5,300 reported complaints of unsafe products. The number of e-mail

contacts to the Hotline increased to more than 12,200 in fiscal year 2001, up from 8,900 the previous

year. The National Injury Information Clearinghouse (NEISS) maintains and disseminates reports of

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

Clearinghouse responded to more than 3,500 requests for data from the American public. In addition,

the Clearinghouse forwarded about 12,000 incident reports for confirmation and 9,500 copies of

incidents and investigations to manufacturers whose products were named in the reports. In 2001,

NEISS continued to provide the foundation for much of the Commission's work, including special

studies of injuries associated with all-terrain vehicles, unpowered scooters, and bicycles.
APPENDIX A: Deaths, Injuries and Costs of

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

From Consumer Products

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

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

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

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

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

products are aggregated into 15 product groupings.

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

does not necessarily indicate causality.

 Table 1: Deaths Associated with the Use of Certain Consumer Products, October 1, 1998-

September 30, 1999. These data are taken from death certificates the Commission purchases

from the states.

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

of Certain Consumer Products, October 1, 2000 - September 30, 2001. This is based on data

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

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

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

cautiously. The NEISS hospital sample was updated on January 1, 1990, and again on January

1, 1997, to take into account changes that have occurred in the NEISS sampling frame of

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

the initial sampling frame was constructed). In addition, over time, there have been

modifications to the definition of in-scope injuries.

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

with the Use of Certain Consumer Products, October 1, 2000 - September 30, 2001. This is

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

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

because of differences in data and methodology.

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

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

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

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

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

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

reports or more detailed data than are included in this appendix, send an e-mail to

clearinghouse@cpsc.gov, call (301) 504-0424, or write to:

National Injury Information Clearinghouse

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Washington, DC 20207-0001
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Table 1

Deaths Associated With the Use of Certain Consumer Products

October 1, 1998 - September 30, 1999

Source: CPSC Death Certificate Project

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

does not necessarily imply causality.

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

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

received within two years of the date of death. 

 AGE GROUP2

 

 

 Product Group1 Total Under 5 5-24 25-64

65 And

 Over

1. Child Nursery Equipment and Supplies 51 49 1 1 0

2. Toys 10 6 3 1 0

3. Sports and Recreational Activities and

Equipment 1,524 174 531 659 160

4. Home Communication, Entertainment

And Hobby Equipment 17 3 7 6 1

5. Personal Use Items 247 21 20 51 155

6. Packaging and Containers for Household

Products 80 16 21 31 12

7. Yard and Garden Equipment 111 0 9 50 52

8. Home Workshop Apparatus, Tools and 

Attachments

 

 100 4 33 51 12

9. Home and Family Maintenance 

Products 68 16 23 21 8

10. General Household Appliances 39 2 3 10 24

11. Space Heating, Cooling and 

 Ventilating Appliances 107 1 20 49 37

12. Housewares 26 3 1 13 9

13. Home Furnishings and Fixtures 1,010 233 66 262 449

14. Home Structures and Construction 

Materials 847 30 21 236 560

15. Miscellaneous 71 1 9 49 12
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Table 2

Estimates Of Hospital Emergency Room Treated Injuries

Associated With the Use of Certain Consumer Products

October 1, 2000 - September 30, 2001 *

Source: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS)3

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

product caused the injury. 

 

 AGE GROUP2

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

Over

 1. Child Nursery

Equipment and Supplies 88,648 72,583 7,372 7,225 1,469

 2. Toys 146,867 68,785 55,555 20,085 2,442

 3. Sports and Recreational

Activities and Equipment 4,431,571 185,987 3,048,040 1,115,965 81,579

 4. Home Communication,

Entertainment and

Hobby Equipment 158,077 27,123 49,575 64,544 16,835

 5. Personal Use Items 797,527 162,805 219,148 238,927 176,647

 6. Packaging and

Containers for

Household Products 390,131 42,167 119,818 196,667 31,479

 7. Yard and Garden

Equipment 282,208 9,447 56,027 167,653 49,081

 8. Home Workshop

Apparatus, Tools

and Attachments 357,824 9,570 80,565 233,899 33,790

 9. Home and Family

Maintenance Products 160,553 32,325 40,497 74,092 13,639

10. General Household

Appliances 150,126 28,419 30,301 72,061 19,345

11. Space Heating, Cooling

and Ventilating Appliances 143,504 31,214 40,827 57,469 13,994

12. Housewares 811,526 50,052 278,941 433,604 48,930

13. Home Furnishings and

Fixtures 2,336,375 540,895 507,933 803,685 483,862

14. Home Structures and

Construction Materials 3,593,555 447,608 1,054,526 1,425,505 665,916

15. Miscellaneous 315,325 58,739 130,673 101,142 24,771

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

was updated on January 1, 1990, and again on January 1, 1997.
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Table 3

Estimates of the Cost of Emergency Room Treated

Consumer Product Injuries

October 1, 2000 - September 30, 2001

(in millions of dollars)

 

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

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

and methodology.

 

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 65 and

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

 1. Child Nursery Equipment and

Supplies 2,133 1,885 107 113 28

 2. Toys 2,307 1,051 898 298 60

 3. Sports and Recreational

Activities and Equipment 92,863 4,800 57,706 28,087 2,271

 4. Home Communication,

Entertainment and Hobby

Equipment 2,775 474 638 1,296 367

 5. Personal Use Items 15,401 2,618 2,806 4,626 5,352

 6. Packaging and Containers for

Household Products 5,586 511 1,357 3,126 592

 7. Yard and Garden Equipment 6,415 258 1,178 3,844 1,135

 8. Home Workshop Apparatus,

Tools and Attachments 7,893 175 1,595 5,443 681

 9. Home and Family Maintenance

Products 2,566 416 496 1,373 281

10. General Household Appliances 3,153 687 509 1,520 436

11. Space Heating, Cooling and

Ventilating Appliances 2,959 526 657 1,274 502

12. Housewares 10,516 910 3,234 5,668 704

13. Home Furnishings and

Fixtures 52,148 10,692 7,431 18,663 15,363

14. Home Structures and

Construction Materials 85,401 10,752 17,352 33,079 24,217

15. Miscellaneous 8,441 1,724 2,957 3,077 683
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Product groups and specific products are included in each group. These products are

defined in the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) Coding Manual (2001),

Directorate for Epidemiology, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

 1. CHILD NURSERY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Baby carriages, walkers and strollers

Cribs, playpens and baby gates

High chairs and youth chairs

Miscellaneous

 2. TOYS

Children's sports and hobby equipment

Electric trains, cars and accessories

Projectile or flying toys

Toy chests and boxes

Tricycles (children's)

Wagons and other ride-on toys

Miscellaneous

 3. SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Amusement rides

Archery

ATVs, mopeds, minibikes, etc.

Barbecue grills, stoves and fuel

Baseball/softball

Basketball

BB guns, BB's and pellets

Beach, picnic and camping equipment

Bicycles and accessories

Billiards or pool

Bowling

Boxing

Cheerleading

Curling

Dancing

Darts

Exercise equipment

Fencing

Fishing

Football

Golf

Gymnastics and equipment

Hockey, all kinds
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Horseback riding

Horseshoes

Ice or snow boating

Lacrosse, rugby and miscellaneous ball games

Martial arts

Mountain climbing

Playground equipment

Racquet sports

Shuffleboard

Skateboards, Scooters

Skating, all kinds

Snowmobiles

Snow skiing and snow boarding

Soccer

Swimming activity, pools and equipment

Toboggans, sleds, snow discs, etc.

Track and field

Trampolines

Unicycles

Volleyball

Water skiing, tubing and surfing

Wrestling

Miscellaneous

 4. HOME COMMUNICATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND HOBBY EQUIPMENT

Sound recording and reproducing equipment

Television sets and stands

Miscellaneous

 5. PERSONAL USE ITEMS

Cigarettes, etc., lighters, lighter fluids and matches

Clothing, all

Coins

Desk supplies

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

Grooming devices

Holders for personal items

Infrared lamps and saunas

Jewelry, watches, keys and key chains

Massage devices

Protection devices (eyes, ears, etc.)

Razors, shavers and razor blades

Miscellaneous
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 6. PACKAGING AND CONTAINERS FOR HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

Cans and other containers

Glass bottles and jars

Paper, cardboard and plastic products

 7. YARD AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT

Chain saws

Hand garden tools

Hatchets and axes

Lawn and garden care equipment

Lawn mowers, all types

Other power lawn equipment

Outdoor electric lighting equipment

Pumps

Trimmers and small power garden tools

 8. HOME WORKSHOP APPARATUS, TOOLS AND ATTACHMENTS

Automotive accessories and chemicals

Batteries, all types

Battery chargers

Chains

Engines, non-automotive

Hoists, lifts, jacks, etc.

Power home tools (excluding saws)

Power home workshop saws

Welding, soldering, cutting tools

Wires, cords, not specified

Workshop chemicals

Workshop manual tools

Miscellaneous

 9. HOME AND FAMILY MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS

Cleaning agents (excluding soaps)

Cleaning equipment, non-caustics

Drain, oven cleaners and caustics

Paints, solvents and lubricants

Polishes and waxes

Soaps and detergents

Miscellaneous

10. GENERAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Cooking ranges, ovens, etc.

Irons and clothes steamers
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Refrigerators and freezers

Washers and dryers

Miscellaneous

11. SPACE HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING EQUIPMENT

Air conditioners

Chimneys and fireplaces

Fans (excluding stove exhaust fans)

Furnaces

Heating stoves and space heaters

Pipes (heating and plumbing)

Radiators

Water heaters

Miscellaneous

12. HOUSEWARES

Cookware

Drinking glasses

Knives, unpowered

Scissors

Skewers and picks

Small kitchen appliances

Tableware and accessories

Miscellaneous

13. HOME FURNISHINGS AND FIXTURES

Bathtub and shower structures

Beds, mattresses and pillows

Blankets

Carpets and rugs

Chairs, sofas and sofa beds

Desks, cabinets, shelves, racks, etc.

Drapery rods and accessories

Electric fixtures, lamps and equipment

Fireplace equipment

Holiday and party supplies

Hot tubs, spas and whirlpools

Ladders and stools

Mirrors and mirror glass

Other miscellaneous furniture and accessories

Scales (excluding baby scales)

Sinks and toilets

Tables
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Window, table, chair and bed covers

Miscellaneous

14. HOME STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Automatic doors and door openers

Cabinet or door hardware

Ceilings and walls of a completed structure

Counters and counter tops

Fences

Glass doors, windows and panels

Handrails, railings and banisters

Insulation

Nails, carpet tacks, etc.

Non-glass doors and panels

Outside attached structures and materials

Outside unattached structures

Porches, open side floors, etc.

Stairs, ramps, landings and floors

Window and door sills (including frames)

Wood panelling and particleboard

Miscellaneous

15. MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

Alarms and escape equipment

Business and office machines

Dollies and carts

Elevators, Escalators and other lifts

Fireworks and flares

Fuel-burning lighting equipment and fuels

Gasoline and diesel fuels

Generators

Miscellaneous

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

groups may not equal the total.

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

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

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

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

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

and probable cause of the accident.
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Since the estimates shown in this table are based on a sample of hospital emergency

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

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

send an e-mail to clearinghouse@cpsc.gov, call (301) 504-0424, or write to:

National Injury Information Clearinghouse

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Washington, DC 20207-0001

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

consumer product. These losses may be substantial. Injury cost estimates are adjusted to 1999

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

expenditure.

Age group costs may not add to product totals because of rounding. 
APPENDIX B: Policies, Final Regulations,

and Proposed Regulations
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Policies, Final Regulations, And Proposed Regulations

Description Proposed Final Effective Resource

Date

 Consumer Product Safety Act

Final Action:

Regulation to amend 06/14/00 11/27/00 12/27/00 65 FR 70656

the safety standard for

automatic residential

garage door operators

to reflect changes

made by Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc. in

its standard UL 325.

Final policy 01/03/01 06/07/01 06/07/01 66 FR 30715 

concerning the reporting

of hazards in products

sold outside of the U.S.

that may be relevant

to products sold in the U.S.

Proposed Action:

Proposal to address 11/06/00 65 FR 66515

the behavior of

attorneys in matters

other than adjudications

before the Commission.

Proposed policy 01/03/01 66 FR 351

concerning the reporting

of hazards in products

sold outside of the U.S.

that may be relevant

to products sold in the U.S.
Description Proposed Final Effective Resource

Date

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Proposed revision to 06/07/01 66 FR 30655

interpretive rule

concerning the

reporting of hazards in

products sold outside of

the U.S. that may be

relevant to products

sold in the U.S.

Federal Hazardous Substances Act

Final Action:

Regulation to ban 07/19/00 03/07/01 04/06/01 66 FR 13645

dive sticks constructed

so that children can

become impaled on

them when they jump

into shallow water

where dive sticks are

in an upright position.

Correction of final 03/22/01 04/06/01 66 FR 15996

rule banning dive

sticks.

Poison Prevention Packaging Act

Final Action:

Rule to require 08/30/00 08/02/01 01/29/02 66 FR 40111

child-resistant packaging

for drugs approved by

FDA for over-the-counter

sale that contain active

ingredients previously

available only in

prescription drugs.
Description Proposed Final Effective Resource

Date

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Proposed Action:

Notice of data 04/11/01 66 FR 18738

availability and 05/04/01 66 FR 22491

request for comment

on information

regarding proposal

to require childresistant packaging for

household products

containing low-viscosity

hydrocarbons.
APPENDIX C: Meetings of Substantial

Interest
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Meetings of Substantial Interest

During Fiscal Year 2001, Commissioners and staff at the Consumer Product Safety Commission

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

concerning matters of "substantial interest" be listed in the Public Calendar (available on CPSC’s web

site at www.cpsc.gov) 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 "nonsubstantial interest" as defined by CPSC's Meeting Policy, they are not necessarily listed in the Public

Calendar. Also, the list may not fully account for all meetings of voluntary standards development

organizations with which CPSC participated. For additional information on voluntary standards efforts,

see Appendix E.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the Secretary.

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

Freedom of Information Act.

Send information requests to by e-mail to cpsc-os@cpsc.gov, call (301) 504-0785, or write to:

Office of the Secretary

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Washington, DC 20207
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Abbreviations

We have used the following abbreviations:

CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission

EC Directorate for Economic Analysis

EP Directorate for Epidemiology

ES Directorate for Engineering Sciences

EXC Office of Compliance

EXHR Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction

EXPA Office of Information and Public Affairs

FHSA Federal Hazardous Substances Act

HF Human Factors

HS Directorate for Health Sciences

LS Directorate for Laboratory Sciences

OGC Office of the General Counsel

OEX Office of the Executive Director

PPPA Poison Prevention Packaging Act
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List of Meetings

Alliance for Chemical Awareness

January 9 HS: to review the ACA’s work on a framework for evaluating human

exposures to High Production Volume (HPV) chemicals

Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry

October 9 EC: panel discussion on issues related to CPSC activities on upholstered

furniture

American Fireworks Standards Laboratory (AFSL)

January 19-21 LS: 1) Report of Board Action regarding Standard Committee

recommendations; 2) Report on Testing Program; 3) Review of

Labeling/graphics on Reloadable Aerial Shells; 4) review standard on

firecrackers (look alikes to banned items: M-80, etc.; 5) Cautionary

Labeling (location of); 6) development of a test procedure (field testing) to

determine the force associated with reports in aerial devices; and 7)

review of standard regarding Novelty Items, Booby Traps, Fountains,

Sparkers

August 17-19 LS: issues relate to fireworks

American Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM)

November 9 ES & other CPSC staff: clothes dryers

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

October 19 ES: safety standards for gas-fired appliances

May 23-24 ES: proposals made to the central furnace standard and test

documentation supplied to the technical work group

June 20 ES: safety standards for gas-fired water heaters

September 19-20 ES: proposals made to the central furnace standard and supportive test

documentation provided by CPSC & tour of the test and certification

facilities of Canadian Standard Association-International (CSA)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

January 11 ES: safety standards pertaining to escalators

April 5 ES: escalator safety and safety standards

September 6 ES: escalator safety standards
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American Textile Manufacturers Institute (ATMI)

February 6 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: economic issues involving

upholstered furniture

February 6 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: economic issues involving

upholstered furniture

February 6 EC: economic issues involving upholstered furniture

American Water Heater Company

December 20 ES: proprietary designs of a new technology water heaters resistant to

ignition of flammable vapors

American Wood Preservers Institute (AWPI)

August 6 HS & other CPSC staff: chromated copper arsenate (CCA) treated wood

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM)

January 4 ES: study on possible solutions to range fire problems

May 14 ES: data collection and testing on clothes dryers

July 10 EXC: the Commission’s proposed amendment to the section 15

interpretative rule regarding reporting information from abroad

July 26 ES: test results of portable electric air heaters

ASTM

October 2 EC: upholstered furniture

October 10-13 ES & other CPSC staff: revisions to standards and new standards on

various juvenile products

November 1 ES & other CPSC staff: development of a performance standard for

portable bed rails

November 16 ES: proposed requirements for F963, Standard for Toy Safety

November 29 ES: swimming pool alarms

January 25 ES & LS: proposed requirements for F963, Standard for Toy Safety

February 6 ES: a proposed new ASTM activity on safety vacuum release devices for

swimming pools and spas

February 7 ES: a proposed new ASTM activity on unpowered scooters

February 27- ES: standard revisions and new standard for playground equipment safety

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March 5-8 ES: development or revisions of various juvenile product standards

March 26-27 ES: textiles

March 27 ES: proposed requirements for F963, Standard for Toy Safety
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ASTM cont’d.

March 30 ES: negative and comments received on the recent ballot on swimming

pool alarms

April 6 ES: proposed specification for annealed soda-lime-silicate glass

containers that are produced for candle containers

April 6 ES & other CPSC staff: candle products

April 11 EXHR & other CPSC staff: the desirability of developing an ASTM

national consensus safety standard on gun locks

April 26 HS: voluntary safety standard for utility lighter

May 7-10 ES: standard revisions and new standards for playground equipment

safety

May 8 HS: semi rigid hollow spherical objects

May 17 ES: proposed requirements for F963, Standard for Toy Safety

July 12 ES: non-integral firearm locking devices

July 18 ES: fire safety and candle products

September 5-6 ES: fire safety and candle products

September 13 ES: to prepare a partial specification for glass containers used as a candle

container to ballot

September 26 ES & other CPSC staff: a proposed portable bed rail standard

Brown and Freeston (Law Firm)

July 19 EXC: the Commission’s proposed amendment to the section 15

interpretative rule regarding reporting information from abroad

Calico Corners

July 17 EC & other CPSC staff: upholstered furniture flammability

California’s Bureau of Home Furnishings

March 7 ES & other CPSC staff: mattress flammability and California legislation

Canadian Standard Association (CSA)

January 25 ES: lint tests for the development of flammable vapor-ignition resistant

water heaters

March 15 ES: lint tests for the development of flammable vapor-ignition resistant

water heaters

April 4 proprietary information concerning development of technological

solutions to the hazard of water heater ignition of flammable vapors

Centuri Corporation

April 24 EC & other CPSC staff: the firm’s rocket powered model car petition
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Consumer Electronics Association

January 29 ES & other CPSC staff: a consumer education program related to TV and

TV cart stability

Consumer Specialty Products Association

April 5 EXC & LS: global harmonization for determining the flammability of

aerosols

Cooper Industries

March 19 ES: electric overcurrent protection

Decorative Fabric Association

February 1 Office of Chairman Ann Brown: proposed upholstered furniture

flammability regulations

February 1 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: proposed upholstered furniture

flammability regulations

February 1 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: proposed upholstered furniture

flammability regulations

Defense Research Institute

October 5 Chairman Ann Brown: gave keynote address on future CPSC initiatives

Direct Marketing Association

August 15 Office of Chairman Brown, General Counsel & EXC: purchaser safety

identification cards

Dorel Juvenile Products Group

September 5 ES & other CPSC staff: portable bed rails and bath seat hazards

Environmental Protection Agency

June 7 HS: the labeling initiative for CCA-treated wood

June 21 HS: participated in a workshop on “Peroxisome Proliferator Case Study”

Fabric Suppliers Consortium

September 12 ES & other CPSC staff: new fire resistant fabric technologies applicable

to mattress and upholstered furniture

September 26 ES & other CPSC staff: new fire resistant technologies applicable to

mattress and upholstered furniture
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Firefighter Products

October 4 ES: electrical safety devices

Fire Retardant Chemicals Association

October 16 EC: upholstered furniture and mattresses

March 11-13 ES: conference on fire safety

Florida Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

June 6 HS & other CPSC staff: CCA-treated playground equipment

Freudenberg Nonwovens

September 25 EC, LS & other CPSC staff: upholstered material testing

Hospital Bed Working Group

October 24-25 ES: entrapment hazards with hospital bed side rails

Industry, Consumer, and Privacy Group Representatives

August 1 Chairman Ann Brown & other CPSC staff: to address the potential for use

of consumer purchase databases to reach more consumers with

information about recalls

International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions

August 20 Office of Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall & Office of Commissioner

Thomas H. Moore: the CPSC Annual Report on Amusement RideRelated Injuries and Deaths

International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc.

July 24 ES: CPSC fire programs

International Code Council (ICC)

April 10-11 ES: code safety provisions for new and existing installations of all types

of bleachers and bleacher-type seating

International Conference on Electrical and Electronic Products

January 9 ES: electrical related product safety activities in general
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International Life Sciences Institute

June 21 HS: workshop on “Peroxisome Proliferator Case Study”

International Nonwovens & Disposables Association (INDA)

October 30 EC & other CPSC staff: new and existing fire barrier products and

technologies that may be applicable to upholstered furniture

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

December 4 EC, ES & other CPSC staff: proprietary new component technologies

related to upholstered furniture and mattress flammability

Lighter Association, Inc.

April 25 HS: speech on the CPSC report,” Fires Caused by Children Playing with

Lighters, An Evaluation of the CPSC Safety Standard for Cigarette

Lighters”

Arthur D. Little, Inc. (ADL)

October 27 ES: plans for execution of contract effort on range fire prevention

technologies

January 4 ES: study on possible solutions to range fire problems

Malaysia Primary Industries

June 11 EXHR & other CPSC staff: a petition to declare natural rubber latex and

its products strong sensitizers under the Federal Hazardous Substances

Act

Malaysian Rubber Export Promotion Council

June 11 EXHR & other CPSC staff: a petition to declare natural rubber latex and

its products strong sensitizers under the Federal Hazardous Substances

Act

Marketing Innovation Enterprises

May 17 ES & other CPSC staff: child safe balloons

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

July 12 ES: CPSC and NAHB activities in general

National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM)
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July 31 ES: applications for arc fault circuit interrupters

National Electrical Code (NEC) Committee

December 4-6 ES: comments to revise the National Electrical Code

December 10-15 ES: comments to revise the National Electrical Code

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

November 1 ES: electrical ground-fault circuit interrupters

March 8 ES: wire system safety

June 28 ES: wire system safety

National Electrical Safety Foundation

February 15 ES: CPSC electrical safety activities in general

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

May 14-17 ES: National Electrical Code

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

December 7 ES & other CPSC staff: mattress flammability screening test development

proposal

Outside Interested Parties

November 14 HS & other CPSC staff: hydrocarbon-containing aerosols and pump

sprays

January 9 EXC & other CPSC staff: industry-wide concerning the hazards

associated with toy premiums and the responsibilities of the firms that

manufacture and distribute these products

June 25 Chairman Brown, General Counsel & other CPSC staff: Product Safety

Circle Conference and Exposition

Pass & Seymour/Legrand

November 8 ES: electrical safety devices

Pierson Industries, Inc.

February 1 HS & other CPSC staff: the Pierson Safety Cap Closure System (childresistant senior-friendly aerosol overcap)

Polyurethane Foam Association
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May 10 EC: speech on CPSC activities and upholstered furniture and mattress

flammability

Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals

November 21 HS & other CPSC staff: child-resistant packaging for a drug currently not

approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Safety First

June 14 EXHR & other CPSC staff: baby bath seat design

Schoader, Ron

October 12 ES: swimming pool entrapment hazard and new technology

Sleep Products Safety Council

March 7 ES & other CPSC staff: mattress flammability and California legislation

September 17 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: mattress industry issues

Smoke Alarm Research Project Steering Committee

February 1 ES: status of smoke alarm technology evaluations underway at the

National Institute for Standards & Technology (NIST)

April 18 ES: status of smoke alarm technology evaluations underway at the

National Institute for Standards & Technology (NIST)

Society of Plastics Industry, Inc.

April 2-3 ES: fire safety

Technology Research Corporation

January 30 ES: innovative electrical safety devices

Tex Tech

September 13 EC, LS & other CPSC staff: upholstered material testing

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

October 17 ES: ground-fault circuit interrupters

October 25 ES: addition of gases to the selectivity test, the suitability of a Lifetime

Exposure Test, and the possibility of a separate test for sensors

October 25-26 ES: standards technical panel meeting

November 27 ES: safety requirements for incandescent torchiere lamps
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December 15 ES: issues related to the requirements for household electric ranges

January 11-12 ES: television stability tests

January 16 ES: proposed changes to UL 746C

March 14-15 ES: proposals to improve the voluntary standard for ground-fault circuit

interrupters (GFCIs)

March 20 ES: requirements in the UL standard for deep-fat fryers

April 11 ES: to review various product topics involving UL standards

April 26 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: courtesy meeting

May 3 ES: plastic materials

May 7-9 ES: fire and electrical shock safety issues involving UL standards

May 14 ES: data collection and testing on clothes dryers

May 15 ES: standard issues related to electric ranges

June 5-6 ES: standards technical panel meeting

June 14 ES: modifications to UL 2034

July 16 ES: standards for hair dryers

July 26 ES: test results of portable electric air heaters

July 31-August 1 ES: proposals to improve the voluntary standard for AFCIs

August 23 ES: proposed revisions to UL 325, door, drapery, gate, louver, and

window operators

Universal Solutions International, Inc.

April 27 EXC: to review their returned product facilities

USA Baseball Medical and Safety Advisory Committee

June 8-9 EP: general issues related to youth baseball safety

Water Heater Industry Joint Product Development Consortium

October 20 ES: the status of the development of flammable vapor ignition resistant

water heaters

April 4 ES: proprietary information concerning development of technological

solutions to the hazard of water heater ignition of flammable vapors

Water Heater Manufacturers

January 25 ES: lint tests for the development of flammable vapor-ignition resistant

water heaters

March 15 ES: lint tests for the development of flammable vapor-ignition resistant

water heaters

Williams and Jensen, P.C.

August 20 Office of Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall & Office of Commissioner
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Thomas H. Moore: the CPSC Annual Report on Amusement RideRelated Injuries and Deaths

Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA)

January 23 EXC, ES, HF & other CPSC staff: revision of the American National

Standard for Safety of Corded Window Covering Products (ANSI/WCMA

A100.1-1996)

April 26 EXC & HF: update the ANSI voluntary standard

X-L Synergy

September 13 ES & other CPSC staff: applications of their faultless plug technology

and technology for automatic testing for GFCIs

Yin, Lee (inventor)

November 30 EXC & HR: proprietary information concerning baby bath seats
APPENDIX D: Log and Status of Petitions

and Applications
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Log and Status of Petitions and Applications

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

to petition for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a rule. Under section 9(i) of the Consumer Product

Safety Act (CPSA), the Commission receives and acts on petitions for rulemaking under the CPSA and the

other statutes that 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 status of each petition under consideration during Fiscal Year 2001 is listed in this appendix

using the following terminology:

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

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

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

Pending
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 Disposition as of

Number Petitioner Summary of Petition September 30, 2001

Consumer Product Safety Act

CP 97-1 Scott Anderson/ Requests development of a safety Denied 10/3/00

Diana Anderson standard for escalators

CP 99-2 Rep. Bill Luther Requests issuance of safety standard Denied 10/25/00

Rep. Jim Ramstad for bleachers and grandstands

Congress of the U.S.

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

for non-wood baseball bats

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

Federation of

America

Federal Hazardous Substances Act

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

Dept. of for backyard play sets as to 5 requirements

Consumer Affairs requested (Petition

Denied as to 4 of 9

requirements

requested 4/2/96)

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

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

et al.

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

Latex Rubber News a strong sensitizer

HP 00-3 Sidney Wolfe Requests ban of candles with lead- Granted 2/16/01

Public Citizen, containing wicks and wicks sold

National Apart- for candle making that contain lead

ment Assoc., and

National MultiHousing Council
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 Disposition as of

Number Petitioner Summary of Petition September 30, 2001

Federal Hazardous Substances Act cont’d

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

Federation of

America et. al

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

Hospital of Philadelphia

HP 01-2 Centuri Corporation Requests exemption from banned hazardous Decision Pending

substances for toy rocket propellant devices

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

Working Group playground equipment

 

Flammable Fabrics Act

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

of State Fire standard for upholstered as to cigarette

Marshals furniture ignition part of

petition (other

parts of petition

decided 5/12/94)

FP 99-1 National Association Requests flammability Decision Pending

of State Fire warning label for polyurethane

Marshals foam in upholstered furniture

FP 00-1 thru The Children’s Requests issuance of performance Decision Pending

FP 00-4 Coalition for Fire- standards, labeling, and identification

Safe Mattresses tags for mattresses

Poison Prevention Packaging Act

PP 00-1 Endo Requests partial exemption from Denied 8/7/01

Pharmaceutical, special packaging for prescription

Inc. drug Lidoderm
APPENDIX E: Voluntary Standards

Activities
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Voluntary Standards Activities

Twenty-eight new or revised voluntary consumer product safety standards, for which the

CPSC staff provided technical support, received final approval in FY 2001: activity centers

(stationary), all-terrain vehicles, baby swings, bath seats, bed rails, bunk beds, candles, chain

saws, diaper changing tables, child-resistant packaging, garage doors, gasoline containers, gates

(baby), helmets (bicycle, roller skating and skateboarding), the National Electrical Code, public

playground equipment, pool alarms, soccer goals, fire sprinklers (automatic, early suppression,

and residential), trampolines, treadmills (design performance and generic test method), TV

sets/TV carts, and window guards (egress).

In total, the staff provided technical support to the development of 59 voluntary safety

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

by three standards development coordinating organizations – ASTM International, formerly the

American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM); the American National

Standards Institute (ANSI); and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). These standards provide

performance safety provisions addressing potential hazards associated with consumer products

found in our homes, schools, and recreational areas. In addition, the staff continued monitoring

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SUMMARY LISTING OF FY 2001

VOLUNTARY STANDARDS PROJECTS

1. Activity Centers, Stationary 31. Heaters, Fixed Room

2. All-Terrain Vehicles 32. Heaters, Vented Gas Room

3. Baby Bouncers 33. Helmets, Bicycle

4. Baby Swings 34. Helmets, Recreational

5. Bassinets and Cradles 35. Infant Bedding and Accessories

6. Bath Seats 36. Nail Guns

7. Bed Rails 37. National Electrical Code

8. Bicycles 38. Playground Equipment (<2 Years Old)

9. Bicycle Lighting 39. Playground Equipment, Home

10. Bunk Beds 40. Playground Equipment, Public 

11. Camping Equipment (Heaters) 41. Playground Surfacing

12. Candles 42. Play Yards

13. Carriers, Infant 43. Polymeric Materials 

14. Carriers, Soft 44. Pool Alarms

15. Changing Tables, Diaper 45. Pool Vacuum Release Devices

16. Child-Resistant Packaging 46. Ranges & Ovens (Carbon Monoxide)

17. Circuit Breakers 47. Saws, Chain

18. Circuit-Interrupters, Arc-Fault 48. Saws, Table

19. Circuit-Interrupters, Ground-Fault 49. Soccer Goals

20. Clothes Dryers 50. Sprinklers, Fire

21. Escalators 51. Strollers 

22. Exercise Equipment (Treadmills) 52. Table Top Cooking Appliances

23. Extension Cords 53. Toaster Ovens

24. Fans, Portable Electric 54. Toys, Battery Operated Ride-On 

25. Fireworks Devices 55. Trampolines

26. Furnaces, Gas Central 56. TV Sets/TV Carts 

27. Garage Doors/Gate Operators 57. Venting Materials, Flexible

28. Gasoline Containers 58. Water Heaters, Gas

29. Gates, Baby 59. Window Guards, Egress

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Description of CPSC FY 2001 Voluntary Standards Activities

1. Activity Centers, Stationary

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

Highlights – A revised ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for

Stationary Activity Centers (ASTM F2012-00) was approved on 11/10/00. The revised standard

added requirements that address the resistance to movement between the activity center base and

the floor.

2. All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

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

(ANSI/SVIA 1-1990 to improve its safety provisions.

Highlights – A revised ANSI Standard for Four-Wheel All-Terrain Vehicles (ANSI/SVIA

1-2001) was approved on 2/15/01. The revised standard updated provisions to reflect the design

and operating characteristics of current model ATVs.

3. Baby Bouncers

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

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

ASTM F-15.21 Subcommittee to address slip resistance, stability, structural integrity, and

warning labels. A new ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bouncer Seats

(ASTM F2167-01) neared final approval at the end of the reporting period.

4. Baby Swings

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

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

(ASTM F2088-01) was approved on 3/10/01. The new standard included provisions for structural

integrity, stability, restraints, and battery compartment integrity.

5. Bassinets and Cradles

Purpose – To develop a new ASTM safety standard for bassinets and cradles.
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Highlights – A draft safety standard was developed by members of the ASTM F-15.18

Subcommittee to address injury incidents identified by the CPSC staff. It included provisions for

structural integrity, stability, mattress fit, and opening sizes to prevent entrapment.

6. Bath Seats

Purpose – To revise the ASTM safety standard for bath seats to eliminate or reduce the

risk of drowning of infants resulting from tipover, submarining, and climbing out hazards.

Highlights- A revised ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bath Seats (ASTM

F1967-01) was approved on 3/10/01. The revised standard included new provisions on latching

and locking mechanism durability as well as specific requirements for suction cups. At the

3/6/01 meeting of the ASTM F15.20 Subcommittee on Bath Seats, task groups were created to

consider additional improvements to the standard. These task groups focused on age grading,

attachment systems, warnings/instructional literature, and leg openings.

7. Bed Rails

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

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

Highlights – A new ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Portable Bed Rails

(ASTM F2085-01) was approved on 3/10/01. The standard provided new safety labeling and

consumer instruction information. At the 3/6/01 ASTM F15.11 Portable Bed Rail Subcommittee

meeting, task groups reported results of testing performed by the CPSC staff and some

manufacturers. In 7/01, the CPSC staff submitted a draft performance standard for portable bed

rails to the Subcommittee chairman for balloting. This draft standard included new testing

requirements.

8. Bicycles

Purpose – To develop a new ASTM safety standard for bicycle handlebars and other

bicycle components, as appropriate.

Highlights – Members of the ASTM F08.10.01 Section on Handlebars and Stems

reviewed injury data associated with handlebars and handlebar ends. The group believed that a

safety standard could reduce the potential handlebar hazard created by faulty or failed end caps

and commenced activities to develop a safety standard.

9. Bicycle Lighting

Purpose – To provide technical expertise to the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA) study of bicycle lights and the development of a bicycle lights safety

standard, if appropriate.
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Highlights – NHTSA’s contractor provided night demonstrations of various lights and

continued its literature review. The CPSC staff recommendations on a bicycle lights safety

standard awaited the completion of NHTSA’s research.

10. Bunk Beds

Purpose – To make the ASTM safety standard for bunk beds consistent with CPSC’s

mandatory standard.

Highlights – The revised ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bunk Beds

(ASTM F1427-01) was approved on 4/10/01. The revised standard harmonized several

provisions with the CPSC mandatory standard for bunk beds (16 CFR Parts 1213, 1500, and

1513.)

11. Camping Equipment (Heaters)

Purpose – To revise the ANSI Z21.63 portable camping heater safety standard, as

appropriate, in order to eliminate or reduce the risk of CO poisoning from camping heaters using

new technology.

Highlights – CPSC laboratory tests showed that camping heaters using new technology

provided a major improvement in CO emission characteristics and that the existing standard did

not need to be revised.

12. Candles

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

associated with candles and candle products.

Highlights – A new ASTM Standard Specification for Cautionary Labeling for Candles

Burned in a Home (ASTM F2058-00) was approved on 11/10/00. The CPSC staff continued to

provide technical support to the ASTM F15.45 Candles and Candle Products Subcommittee. The

Glass Container Task Group continued developing a standard specification for annealing (to

minimize breakage) and thermal shock. The Sooting and Smoking Task Group continued

drafting tests for measuring soot or smoke. The Task Group on Lead Wicks tabled its activities

pending CPSC response to petitions to ban lead wicks in candles. In 4/01, a new task group was

formed to specifically address candle performance and fire safety. The CPSC staff participated in

this Fire Safety Task Group to develop candle performance standards.

13. Carriers, Infant

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

Highlights – Revisions to the ASTM Standard Safety Performance Specification for
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Hand Held Carriers (ASTM F2050-00) were balloted by the ASTM F-15 Committee in 9/01.

The proposed revisions clarified the scope of the standard, added preconditioning and testing for

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

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

14. Carriers, Soft Infant

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

Highlights – A section of the ASTM F15.21 Subcommittee drafted proposed

requirements for soft frame infant carriers to address injury incidents identified by the CPSC

staff. The draft standard included provisions for occupant retention, structural integrity, and

warning information.

15. Changing Tables, Diaper 

Purpose – To develop a new ASTM safety standard for commercial diaper changing

tables and a new safety standard for residential diaper changing tables.

Highlights – A new provisional ASTM Consumer Product Safety Specification for

Diaper Changing Tables for Commercial Use (ASTM PS 125-01) was approved on 4/12/01.

Draft performance requirements for residential baby diaper changing tables were developed by

the ASTM F15.50 Subcommittee to address injury incidents identified by the CPSC staff. The

proposed requirements addressed barriers, structural integrity, stability, warning labels, and

opening size to prevent entrapment.

16. Child-Resistant Packaging

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

packaging (CRP).

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

D3475-00) was approved on 10/10/00. It included new designs that were developed to meet the

CPSC "adult-friendly" requirements. The CPSC staff continued participation in the ASTM

D10.31 Child-Resistant Closures Subcommittee.

17. Circuit Breakers

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

Breakers, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures (UL 489) safety standards, as appropriate to reduce

residential fires.

Highlights – The CPSC staff reviewed injury reports and consumer complaints in order

to select appropriate cases for further in-depth investigations. The CPSC staff tested samples of

panelboards and circuit breakers. Testing and data gathering continued at the end of the reporting
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period. Based on the test results, the CPSC staff will recommend revisions to the standards, as

appropriate.

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

Purpose – To revise the UL Standard for Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (UL 1699) in

order to reflect advancements in AFCI technology, as appropriate, and to add AFCI safety

provisions to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and to the Residential Electrical Maintenance

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

Highlights – The CPSC staff participated in the UL Standards Technical Panel (STP) for

AFCIs that was developing requirements for advanced AFCI technology. The CPSC staff

continued to support code groups’ efforts to require the use of AFCIs in homes and public areas.

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

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

(UL 943) to increase safe use and installation.

Highlights – During FY 2001, a National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

field test survey reported 8% of installed GFCI receptacles and 14% of GFCI circuit breakers

were inoperable. To support standards development and improve GFCI reliability, the CPSC

staff made proposals to add requirements for auto testing with indicators, power lockout, and

auto testing with power lockout. These proposals were being reviewed at the end of the reporting

period. UL issued a bulletin to adopt certification requirements that will address three critical

safety areas (enhancing resistance to surges, resisting moisture and corrosion, and adding

requirements for reverse line-load miswiring) effective 1/1/03.

20. Clothes Dryers

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

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

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

Highlights – The CPSC staff recommended that performance requirements be added to

both the gas and electric clothes dryer standards to address the potential fire hazard associated

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

Canadian Standards Association International subcommittee representatives, with UL technical

staff, and with industry representatives to discuss data collection on fire incidents, and causes for

dryer fires.

21. Escalators

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

escalator’s moving stair and the sidewall.
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Highlights –The ASME Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1-2000)

standard was published in FY 2001. The changes in this revised standard address escalator stepskirt entrapments. At the 9/7/01 subcommittee meeting for escalators and moving walks, it was

agreed to ballot a revision of the safety provision on warning signs. A proposed new sign was

developed in response to a request by the CPSC staff.

22. Exercise Equipment (Treadmills)

Purpose – To create a new ASTM national consensus safety standard for exercise

treadmills.

Highlights –A new ASTM Standard Test Method for Evaluating Design and

Performance Characteristics of Motorized Treadmills (ASTM F2106-01) was approved on

5/10/01. A new ASTM Standard Specification for Motorized Treadmills (ASTM F 2115-01) was

approved on 7/10/01. These standards were developed by the ASTM F08.30 Subcommittee to

address injury incidents identified by the CPSC staff.

23. Extension Cords

Purpose – To revise the UL Standard for Cord Sets and Power Supply Cords (UL 817),

if appropriate, so as to minimize the risk of fire and shock when extension cords are subjected to

use and abuse typical of household applications.

Highlights – The CPSC staff completed a series of stress tests on extension cords. The

results of these tests suggested a need for additional laboratory testing to determine the effects of

using extension cords installed in accessories such as cord shorteners, cord reels, and similar

devices. At the end of the reporting period, these tests were ongoing. Based on the results of the

tests, the CPSC staff will recommend revisions to the UL safety standard, as appropriate.

24. Fans, Portable Electric

Purpose – To revise the UL Electric Fans (UL 507) safety standard for portable electric

fans in order to eliminate or reduce the risk of fire.

Highlights – The CPSC staff continued assessing the adequacy of the UL safety standard

for portable electric fans. At the conclusion of the CPSC staff assessment, recommendations for

revisions to the UL standard will be made, as appropriate.

25. Fireworks Devices

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

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

consumer fireworks devices.
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Highlights –The American Fireworks Standards Laboratory (AFSL) Board of Directors

approved the revised AFSL Standard for Comets, Mine and Shells AFSL 102 (May 2001 Edition)

and the revised AFSL Standard for Reloadable Tube Aerial Shells AFSL 108 (May 2001 Edition)

on 10/25/00. The AFSL Board of Directors instructed the Technical Standards Committee to

sponsor a human factors study to assist in determining if further standards changes were

appropriate. The study was designed to: (1) evaluate the likelihood that a consumer would

mistake reloadable aerial shells as finished products and (2) determine the consumer's reaction to

artwork, ornamentation, warning labels, and other factors regarding reloadable tube aerial shells.

The study was ongoing at the end of the reporting period.

26. Furnaces, Gas Central

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

include furnace shutoff requirements to prevent combustion product emissions when the vent is

blocked or disconnected.

Highlights – The CPSC staff tested two gas sensor technologies integrated into a highefficiency gas furnace. The test results demonstrated that it is feasible to use sensor technology

when the vent is disconnected to: (1) detect elevated concentrations of CO within a furnace, (2)

send a signal to the furnace control system, and (3) shut down the furnace in response. The test

results supported the CPSC staff recommendations that performance requirements be added to

the ANSI Z21 furnace standard to reduce/eliminate the potential CO hazard.

27. Garage Doors/Gate Operators

Purpose – To develop a new ANSI American National Standard based on an existing

industry standard, that reduces or eliminates the potential for finger and hand injuries between

folding panels of garage doors.

Highlights – A new ANSI Section Interfaces on Residential Garage Door Systems

(ANSI/DASMA 116-01) safety standard was approved in 6/01. The standard provided safety

provisions to reduce injuries that occur when fingers and hands get caught between garage door

folding sections.

28. Gasoline Containers

Purpose – To develop a new ASTM safety standard for portable gasoline containers that

includes child-resistant provisions.

Highlights – A new provisional ASTM Specification for Child-Resistant Portable

Gasoline Containers for Consumer Use (ASTM PS 119-01) was approved on 2/1/01. The

standard included child resistant provisions.
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29. Gates, Baby

Purpose – To revise the ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Expansion Gates and

Expandable Enclosures (ASTM F1004) to include safety provisions addressing push-out force

for pressure gates used at the top of stairs.

Highlights – A revised Consumer Safety Specification for Expansion Gates and

Expandable Enclosures (ASTM F1004-00) was approved on 11/10/00. The ASTM F15.16

Subcommittee revised the baby gate standard to include a push-out force requirement for

pressure gates that are marketed for use at the top of stairs.

30. Gun Locks

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

Highlights – On 2/1/01, the CPSC staff requested that ASTM call an organizational

meeting to develop a fast track provisional safety standard for gun locks. At an ASTM meeting

held 4/11/01, the ASTM F15.53 Subcommittee for Non-Integral Firearm Locking Devices was

established. At the end of the reporting period, performance provisions for a standard were being

developed and provisions dealing with definitions, scope, and approach were approved by the

Subcommittee. The Subcommittee agreed that a separate standard would be developed for gun

lock boxes.

31. Heaters, Fixed Room

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

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

risk of fire.

Highlights – The CPSC staff completed an analysis of fixed electric heaters and

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

and the UL Fixed and Location-Dedicated Electric Room Heaters (UL 2021) standards.

32. Heaters, Vented Gas Room

Purpose – To revise the vented gas room heaters voluntary safety standards to improve

fire safety related to vent connections. The relevant ANSI safety standards are: (1) Vented Gas

Fireplaces (ANSI Z21.50), (2) Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliances (ANSI Z21.86), and

(3) Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters (ANSI Z21.88).

Highlights –Prior to the reporting period, the ANSI Z21 vented heater subcommittee

agreed to add mechanical integrity requirements to venting systems standards. The CPSC staff
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continued working with the subcommittee to develop and establish appropriate effective dates

for new mechanical integrity requirements in the venting systems standards.

33. Helmets, Bicycle

Purpose – To support the development of improved safety provisions for the ASTM

bicycle helmet standard to reduce the risk of serious head injury while bicycling.

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

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

approved on 6/10/01. This revised standard clarifies test equipment specifications and

procedures.

34. Helmets, Recreational

Purpose – To support the development of ASTM safety standards for headgear used in

various recreational activities.

Highlights – The ASTM Standard Specification for Helmets Used in Recreational Roller

Skating (ASTM F1751-00) and the ASTM Standard Specifications for Helmets Used in

Skateboarding and Trick Roller Skating (F1492-00) were revised on 11/10/00.

35. Infant Bedding and Accessories

Purpose – To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification

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

sheets and other soft bedding issues.

Highlights – The F15.19 Subcommittee developed a draft procedure to test the “fit”

performance of fitted crib sheets and conducted a round robin test. Further, the Subcommittee

drafted proposed warning label requirements for quilts and comforters.

36. Nail Guns

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

mechanisms on nail guns, as appropriate.

Highlights –The CPSC staff tested and evaluated several nail gun models and

determined that no further revision of the standard is appropriate at this time.

37. National Electrical Code

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

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

Highlights – The NEC sponsor, the National Fire Protection Association, adopted the

2002 edition of the NEC in 7/01. As part of the code development process, the CPSC staff

advocated proposals for more effective use of arc-fault circuit-interrupters to improve electrical

fire prevention and ground-fault circuit-interrupters to prevent electrocutions.

38. Playground Equipment (< 2 Years Old)

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

for children from six months to two years of age. Such equipment often is found in childcare

facilities.

Highlights - Working groups within the ASTM F15.44 Subcommittee on Play

Equipment for Children under Two developed several proposed safety provisions for

Subcommittee ballot.

39. Playground Equipment, Home

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

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

Highlights - The ASTM F15.09 Home Playground Subcommittee was developing new

provisions addressing stability and restraint performance for “tot swings” at the end of the

reporting period. Work on refining the toddler swing stability test continued and draft standard

language was provided by the CPSC staff to the Subcommittee for comment.

40. Playground Equipment, Public

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

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

Highlights – A revised ASTM Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Public

Playground Equipment (ASTM F1487-01) was approved on 6/10/01. The revised standard

included clarifications to certain definitions and procedures for calculating fall height for

different types of equipment. It also included updated technical figures and clarifications on

defining use zones for several types of equipment. The Subcommittee also worked on safety

provisions for “stepping stones” equipment and on a test method to address entanglement risks.

41. Playground Surfacing

Purpose – To revise the ASTM Safety Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface

Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment (ASTM F1292-99) to enhance its safety

provisions.
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Highlights – The ASTM F08.63 Subcommittee continued to evaluate the impact

attenuation test method to determine if improvements could be made to increase the precision of

the measurement methodology. If such improvements were made in the method, the ASTM

standard would be changed accordingly. An inter-laboratory study of tests on two unitary

materials, proposed by the CPSC staff, was completed in FY 2001. At the end of the reporting

period, the CPSC staff recommendation for revisions to the safety standard awaited the

completion and analysis of the impact attenuation test method.

42. Play Yards

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

F406-99) to improve its safety provisions.

Highlights – The ASTM F-15.18 Subcommittee balloted additional safety requirements

to the F-15 Committee. These requirements addressed hazardous protrusions and revisions to

harmonize the ASTM play yard standard with the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety

Specification for Non-Full-Size Cribs (ASTM F1822). At the end of the reporting period, sections

of the proposed revised standard were in the letter balloting process.

43. Polymeric Materials

Purpose – To revise the UL Polymeric Materials, Use in Electrical Equipment

Evaluations (UL 746C) safety standard to improve its safety provisions. This standard addresses

polymeric materials in electrical equipment found in the home.

Highlights – The CPSC staff continued to participate in standard revision activities of

the UL Plastics Flammability Ad Hoc Committee to address the potential fire hazard associated

with the use of polymeric materials in electrical appliances. An adoption bulletin was issued by

UL on 6/13/01 which included new provisions addressing a possible risk of fire associated with

connections on printed circuit boards, along with alternate paths for meeting minimum ignition

and flammability requirements.

44. Pool Alarms

Purpose – To develop a new ASTM national consensus safety standard for swimming

pool alarms.

Highlights – A new ASTM Provisional Specification for Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Alarms

(ASTM PS 128-01) was approved on 5/30/01. The standard, developed by the ASTM F15.49

Subcommittee, provided safety performance requirements and contained test methods for

evaluating performance.

45. Pool Vacuum Release Devices

Purpose – To develop a performance standard for swimming pool and spa vacuum
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release devices that are intended to protect against drowning incidents related to body suction

entrapment.

Highlights – On 11/22/00, the CPSC staff requested that ASTM coordinate the

development of a safety standard for pool, spa and hot tub vacuum release devices. At an ASTM

organizational meeting held on 2/6/01, the ASTM F15.51 Subcommittee on Safety Vacuum

Release Systems was formed to develop a fast track provisional safety standard. A standard was

drafted, revised, and sent to the Subcommittee for approval on 9/4/01.

46. Ranges & Ovens (Carbon Monoxide)

Purpose – To revise the ANSI Household Cooking Gas Appliances (ANSI Z21.1) safety

standard to address carbon monoxide (CO) emissions, if appropriate.

Highlights – At the request of the CPSC staff, in FY 2001 the National Institute for

Standards and Technology (NIST) modeled the effects of home ranges and assessed potential

CO health effects. The results of the modeling and the health effects assessment indicated that

the standard did not need to be revised.

47. Saws, Chain

Purpose – To improve the kickback safety provisions in the ANSI Safety Requirements

for Gasoline Powered Chain Saws (ANSI B175.1).

Highlights – The revised ANSI Safety Requirements for Gasoline Powered Chain Saws

(ANSI B175.1-00) was approved on 10/27/00. The CPSC staff participated in meetings of the

ANSI B175.1 Chain Saw Subcommittee and the ANSI B175 Committee. Plans were made for

the five-year review of the standard. Topics to be included in the five-year review included top

handle chain saws and improved provisions for replacement “low kickback” saw chains.

48. Saws, Table

Purpose – To revise the UL Standard for Safety for Stationary and Fixed Electric Tools

(UL 987), to reduce the risk of laceration and amputation associated with table saw blade

contact.

Highlights – In 7/01, the CPSC staff evaluated a new safety device that electrically

senses blade contact and retracts the blade before severe injury can occur. The CPSC staff made

plans to attend a UL meeting to discuss revisions of safety requirements on blade guards in the

UL 987 standard.

49. Soccer Goals

Purpose – To create a new ASTM safety standard for soccer goals to prevent deaths and

injuries due to tipover of moveable soccer goals.
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Highlights –A new ASTM Standard Safety and Performance Specification for Soccer

Goals (ASTM F2056-00) was approved on 10/10/00. The standard addressed weight, strength,

and stability requirements for moveable goals.

50. Sprinklers, Fire

Purpose – To improve UL product and installation safety standards for fire sprinklers.

Highlights – Revised UL standards: (1) Automatic Sprinklers for Fire-Protection Service

(UL 199), (2) Residential Sprinklers for Fire-Protection Service (UL 1626), and (3) Early

Suppression Fast-Response Sprinklers (UL 1767) were approved on 6/01. Dezincification requirements

were updated in these safety standards. At the request of the CPSC staff, UL also proposed to stop listing

sprinklers that contained O-rings in dynamic seal applications. In addition, the CPSC staff worked to

upgrade sprinkler installation standards and attended meetings of the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) 25 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Committee. At the end of FY 2001,

the requirements for testing frequencies and sampling were being upgraded.

51. Strollers

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

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

Highlights – In 9/01, the ASTM F15 Committee balloted a revision of the standard to

clarify dimensional requirements that address finger and toe entrapments in accessible holes and

slots. The ballot resulted in no negative votes and at the end of the reporting period the revised

ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Carriages and Strollers (ASTM F833-01)

was in the final ASTM approval process.

52. Table Top Cooking Appliances

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

of overheated butane fuel cans, if appropriate.

Highlights – The CPSC staff completed testing representative butane stoves under

conditions of normal and extreme use to determine if a safety standard is appropriate. At the end

of the reporting period, a report including recommendations concerning voluntary standards was

nearing completion.

53. Toaster Ovens

Purpose – To revise the Standard of Safety for Electric Household Cooking and Food

Serving Appliances (UL 1026) to reduce the risk of fire from toaster ovens.

Highlights –UL completed its review of in-depth investigations provided by the CPSC
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staff. The staffs of UL and CPSC discussed approaches to address the failure of toaster oven

controls. The UL Standards Technical Panel (STP) on Household Cooking Appliances was

established with a goal of supporting proposals to improve requirements for toaster oven control
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 components. The CPSC staff joined the STP and planned to attend its first meeting, to be held

subsequent to the end of the reporting period.

54. Toys, Battery-Operated Ride-On

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

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

Highlights – The CPSC staff met three times during FY 2001 with the ASTM workgroup

for battery powered ride-on toys. Safety requirements were drafted to address hazards involving

fires due to overheating components and conditions resulting in run-away. Provisions included

flammability ratings for housings of switches and connectors, over current protection for all

circuits on the main battery, environmental/endurance testing of components, battery charging

requirements for “back feeding” and overcharging, and strain relief tests for routinely mated

connections. The CPSC staff developed a test fixture (dynamometer) and testing program that

identified failure modes of elements and helped formulate requirements for the proposed revised

standard.

55. Trampolines

Purpose – To revise the ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Components,

Assembly and Use of a Trampoline (ASTM F381-99) to include safety requirements for frame

padding.

Highlights –A revised ASTM Consumer Safety Specification for Components, Assembly

and Use of a Trampoline (ASTM F381-01) was approved on 5/10/01. The standard included

several safety requirements for padding retention. The CPSC staff continued to work with

manufacturers on the impact attenuation performance of frame padding and on other

requirements for padding retention. The subcommittee also drafted a standard for trampoline

enclosures. The subcommittee ballot received negative votes related to the lack of specificity of

the test requirements. The CPSC staff continued to work with subcommittee members to develop

test criteria.

56. TV Sets/TV Carts

Purpose – To revise the UL Household Commercial and Professional-Use Carts and

Stands for Use with Audio and Video Equipment (UL 1678), including requirements to address

the hazard presented by unstable television receivers and television carts and to develop a new

ANSI American National Standard based on the revised UL 1678 standard.
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Highlights – A new ANSI/UL Household Commercial and Professional-Use Carts and

Stands for Use with Audio and Visual Equipment (ANSI/UL 1678): 2001 Edition standard was

approved on 9/26/01. UL sponsored a Standards Technical Panel (STP) that met during the year

to review and observe the current test protocol. The STP members formed task groups to address

various provisions of the standard and developed proposed changes. The STP completed drafting

the revised standard, balloted the revision, and resolved negative votes.

57. Venting Materials, Flexible

Purpose – To evaluate voluntary standards’ requirements for appliances using flexible

venting in order to determine their ability to address connection or material failures that may

cause fires.

Highlights – The CPSC staff completed a review of available injury data to determine

the adequacy of safety requirements contained in the voluntary standards. The staff also

reviewed requirements for the flexible venting material. The fire incident data were not

sufficiently detailed to attribute fire incidents to flexible vents or their connections. The CPSC

staff had no recommendation for improvements to the voluntary standard.

58. Water Heaters, Gas

Purpose – To revise the ANSI Gas-Fired Water Heaters, Volume I, Storage Water

Heaters with Input Ratings of 75000 Btu Per Hour or Less (ANSI Z21.10.1a) safety standard to

eliminate any lint clogging that might cause a carbon monoxide hazard.

Highlights – To eliminate possible lint trapping and creation of a carbon monoxide

hazard, the water heater manufacturers, the certifying agency, and the CPSC staff worked

together to develop a lint test method. A series of tests were conducted to ensure the adequacy of

a proposed lint test method. At the end of the reporting period, the CPSC staff recommendations

for revision to the safety standard awaited completion of the testing.

59. Window Guards, Egress

Purpose – To create a new ASTM safety standard for window guards to prevent children

from falling out of windows and also to allow escape in case of an emergency such as a fire.

Highlights –A new ASTM Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices with

Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms (ASTM F2090-01) was approved on 4/10/01.

The standard included requirements that address strength, spacing of the bars, and the release

mechanism.
APPENDIX F: Voluntary Corrective Action

Plans and Product Recalls

Subsection A: Regulatory Recalls

Subsection B: Section 15 Recalls
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Voluntary Corrective Action Plans and Product Recalls

Voluntary Corrective Action Plans and Recall of Products Subject to

Product Safety Standards and Other Specific Regulations

Exclusive of Section 15 of the Consumer Product Safety Act

The Office of Compliance and the Regional Offices are jointly responsible for

identification of consumer products that fail to comply with a specific product safety standard or

the CPSC product-related requirements mandated by statute or regulation. CPSC worked

cooperatively with the responsible companies to obtain voluntary corrective action plans

monitored by the commission during Fiscal Year 2001.

Consumers may find products on the market that resemble those appearing on this list. 

After manufacturers and importers correct violations, they may distribute complying versions of

products that were recalled. CPSC monitors recalls to ensure that the noncomplying products

have been removed from the market.
Subsection A: Regulatory Recalls

Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-4

10/6/2000 Cigarette Lighter

BODA BING

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Lee Schwarz Company

Philadelphia, PA 19148

10/10/2000 Baby Pacifier

PACEE

Pacifier

16 CFR 1511

Small Beginnings, Inc.

Victorville, CA 92394

10/17/2000 Ti- Dee Helper

Brooms

6089

Lead-in-Paint

Toy/Children's

Product/CPSA

16 CFR 1303

Emsco Inc

Girard, PA 16417

10/23/2000 Stuffed Bear Toy

Large

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Inca Imports

Denver, CO 80216

10/23/2000 Stuffed Bear Toy

Medium

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Inca Imports

Denver, CO 80216

10/23/2000 Stuffed Bear Toy

small

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Inca Imports

Denver, CO 80216

11/2/2000 Plush Rabbit Toys

57330/033

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Small Small World

Englewood, NJ 09098

11/3/2000 Supernail Nail

Primer

1/4 FL. OZ.

Methacrylic Acid

Packaging

16 CFR 1700.14(a)(29)

American International

Industries

Commerce, CA 90040

11/3/2000 Supernail Nail

Primer

2 FL. OZ

Methacrylic Acid

Packaging

16 CFR 1700.14(a)(29)

American International

Industries

Commerce, CA 90040

11/14/2000 Cigarette Lighter

LZ256

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Kalan LP

Lansdowne, PA19050

11/14/2000 Lighter

LZ205

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Kalan LP 

Lansdowne, PA19050

11/14/2000 Lighter

LZ219

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Kalan LP 

Lansdowne, PA19050
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-5

11/14/2000 Lighter

LZ247

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Kalan LP

Lansdowne, PA19050

11/14/2000 Lighter

LZ249

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Kalan LP

Lansdowne, PA19050

11/14/2000 Lighter

LZ291

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Kalan LP

Lansdowne, PA19050

11/14/2000 Lighter

LZ297

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Kalan LP

Lansdowne, PA19050

11/17/2000 Guardian Skating

Helmet

JR W-1A

Bicycle Helmet Structural

Failure

16 CFR 1203

First Team Sports

Anoka, MN 55303

11/17/2000 Skateboard Helmet

FOUNDATION

Bicycle Helmet Structural

Failure

16 CFR 1203

Nhs-Tsg, Inc.

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

11/17/2000 Skateboard Helmet

GLOSS BLACK

Bicycle Helmet Structural

Failure

16 CFR 1203

Nhs-Tsg, Inc.

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

11/17/2000 Skateboard Helmet

GOLD-SIDECUT

Bicycle Helmet Structural

Failure

16 CFR 1203

Nhs-Tsg, Inc.

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

11/17/2000 Helmets

STATIC

Bicycle Helmet Structural

Failure

16 CFR 1203

Variflex Inc.

Moorpark, CA 93021

11/22/2000 Cigarette Lighter

1071 STATUE

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

City Merchandise, Inc.

Brooklyn, NY 11232

12/1/2000 2-Pc Garment

6899ODS486

Sleepwear Policy

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 2-Pc Garment

6899OTF486

Sleepwear Policy

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-6

12/1/2000 2-Piece Long John

Set

WPL 8046

Other Children's

Sleepwear

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club Pajama

68990CA486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club Pajama

68990LS486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club Pajama

68990VA486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990AS486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990BS486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990DS486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990FL486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990FS486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990LF486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-7

12/1/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990LS486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990MS486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990PA486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990PK486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990RB486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990TF486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990VA486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

6899XMS486

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Cotton Sleepwear

9108

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 First Impressions

Pajamas

3100110411

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-8

12/1/2000 First Impressions

Pajamas

3100210411

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 First Impressions

Pajamas

3100310411

Exceeds Tight Fitting

Dimensions

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Girls 2 Pc Garments

68990BF486

Sleepwear Policy

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Girls 2 Pc Garments

68990BS486

Sleepwear Policy

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Girls 2 Pc Garments

68990VA486

Sleepwear Policy

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Playwear

049540911

Sleepwear Policy

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Playwear

4953110411

Sleepwear Policy

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Sleepwear

470B110411

Sleepwear Policy

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Sleepwear

4954120411

Sleepwear Policy

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Sleepwear

6899

Sleepwear Policy

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/1/2000 Sleepwear

WPL 8048

Sleepwear Policy

16 CFR 1615/16

Federated Dept. Stores

New York, NY 10018

12/6/2000 Amber Bottles

W/Droppers

Controlled Drugs

Packaging

16 CFR 1700.14(a)(4)

Roxane Laboratories

Columbus, Oh 43216-6532

12/11/2000 Cigarette Lighter

GIL

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Gladstrong Investments

(U.S.A)

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-9

12/11/2000 Cigarette Lighter

GIL-02

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Gladstrong Investments

(U.S.A)

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

12/11/2000 Cigarette Lighter

HAPPY

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Gladstrong Investments

(U.S.A)

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

12/11/2000 Cigarette Lighter

WAX

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Gladstrong Investments

(U.S.A)

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

12/11/2000 Cigarette Lighters

HAPPY GIL-02

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Gladstrong Investments

(U.S.A)

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

12/11/2000 Disposable Lighters

99930

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Gladstrong Investments

(U.S.A)

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

12/11/2000 Gas Lighter

GIL

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Gladstrong Investments

(U.S.A)

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

12/11/2000 Happy Disp. Lighter

DISPOSABLE

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Gladstrong Investments

(U.S.A)

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

12/11/2000 Roll & Press Lighter

NOT SHOWN

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Gladstrong Investments

(U.S.A)

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

12/11/2000 Wax Disp. Lighter

DISPOSABLE

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Gladstrong Investments

(U.S.A)

Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

12/15/2000 Toy Wand Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Target Stores

Minneapolis, MN 55402
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-10

12/22/2000 Barbie Watch

NONE

Lead-in-Paint

Toy/Children's

Product/CPSA

16 CFR 1303

Grolier

Danbury, CT 06816

12/29/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990BK486

Other Children's

Sleepwear

16 CFR 1615/16

R.H. Macy & Co. Inc.

New York, NY 10001

12/29/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990CA486

Other Children's

Sleepwear

16 CFR 1615/16

R.H. Macy & Co. Inc.

New York, NY 10001

12/29/2000 Charter Club

Pajamas

68990CA486

Other Children's

Sleepwear

16 CFR 1615/16

R.H. Macy & Co. Inc.

New York, NY 10001

12/29/2000 First Impressions

Pajamas

3100210411

Other Children's

Sleepwear

16 CFR 1615/16

R.H. Macy & Co. Inc.

New York, NY 10001

1/9/2001 Vinyl Blinds

MINI &ROLLUP

Other

16 CFR 1500

Ace Hardware Corp.

Oak Brook, IL 60521

1/9/2001 Remote Control Cars

53000

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Supreme Toys (Hong Kong)

Ltd

Universal City, MO

1/16/2001 Sleeper

839000

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

The Gap, Inc.

San Francisco, CA 94105

1/22/2001 Children Robes Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Arusa International

New York, NY 10016

1/23/2001 14" Morning Glory

0981

Fireworks Prohibited

Chemicals

16 CFR 1507.2

Kent Fireworks Mfg Co.

Elkton, MD 21922

1/23/2001 Crackling Ball

NJ2105

Fireworks Labeling

16 CFR 1500.14

Kent Fireworks Mfg Co.

Elkton, MD 21922
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-11

1/31/2001 Nightgown

LILAC PANNE

Sleepwear Recordkeeping

16 CFR 1615/16

MJBS, Inc.

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

1/31/2001 Nightgown

PINK SATIN

Sleepwear Recordkeeping

16 CFR 1615/16

MJBS, Inc.

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

1/31/2001 Pajama Pants

PINK SATIN

Sleepwear Recordkeeping

16 CFR 1615/16

MJBS, Inc.

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

1/31/2001 Pajama Top

LILAC PANNE

Sleepwear Recordkeeping

16 CFR 1615/16

MJBS, Inc.

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

2/5/2001 Cigarette Lighter

T69/TF1647

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Retail Equity Partners, Inc.

Keene, NH 03431

2/5/2001 Cigarette Lighter

T69/TF-278

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Retail Equity Partners, Inc.

Keene, NH 03431

2/28/2001 Bean Bag Bear

KOKOPELI

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

American Legacy Products

Inc.

Vista, CA 92083

3/14/2001 Barbie Sunglasses

60502

Children's Product

Chemical hazard

16 CFR 1500.18

IMT Accessories, Inc.

New York, NY 10001

3/20/2001 Frog Toy

T2098

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Bonita Marie International

Manasquan, NJ 08736

3/20/2001 Snake Toy

T2098

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Bonita Marie International

Manasquan, NJ 08736

3/20/2001 Alligator Spitter

16-2150

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Dillon Importing Co.

Oklahoma City, OK 73127

3/20/2001 Toy Frog/Lizzard 

Spitter

16-2027

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Dillon Importing Co.

Oklahoma City, OK 73127

3/20/2001 Toy Snake Spitter

16-2028

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Dillon Importing Co.

Oklahoma City, OK 73127
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-12

3/20/2001 Earth Tongue Spitter

39/1248

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Oriental Trading Company,

Inc.

Omaha, NE 68137

3/20/2001 Fish Porcupine Ball

39/1433

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Oriental Trading Company,

Inc.

Omaha, NE 68137

3/20/2001 Fish Tongue Spitter

39/1283

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Oriental Trading Company,

Inc.

Omaha, NE 68137

3/20/2001 Frog & Lizard

Tongue Spit

39/770

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Oriental Trading Company,

Inc.

Omaha, NE 68137

3/20/2001 Goofy Smile Face

Spitter

39/1150

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Oriental Trading Company,

Inc.

Omaha, NE 68137

3/20/2001 Insect Tongue Spitter

39/1261

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Oriental Trading Company,

Inc.

Omaha, NE 68137

3/20/2001 Monster Tongue

Spitter

39/1389

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Oriental Trading Company,

Inc.

Omaha, NE 68137

3/20/2001 Snake Tongue

Spitter

39/1209

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Oriental Trading Company,

Inc.

Omaha, NE 68137

3/20/2001 Troll Tongue Spitter

39/1294

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Oriental Trading Company,

Inc.

Omaha, NE 68137

3/20/2001 Zoo Animaltongue 

Spitter

39/1341

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Oriental Trading Company,

Inc.

Omaha, NE 68137
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-13

3/20/2001 2" Flicker Tongue

Animals

50-608

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Play By Play

San Antonio, TX 78218

3/20/2001 2" Tropical Blow

Fish

50-613

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Play By Play

San Antonio, TX 78218

3/20/2001 Frog & Lizard

Tongue Roll

PA- F<R

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Rhode Island Novelty

Johnston, RI 02919

3/20/2001 Smile Face Tongue

Roller

CA-SMITR

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Rhode Island Novelty

Johnston, RI 02919

3/20/2001 Frog With Black

Dots

S4484

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Sherman Specialty

Freeport, NY 11520

3/20/2001 Jungle Blowouts

S4484

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Sherman Specialty

Freeport, NY 11520

3/20/2001 Lizard With Roll Out

Tongue

S4484

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Sherman Specialty

Freeport, NY 11520

3/20/2001 Squeeze Toy

3438

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Toy Investments Inc. Dba

Toysmith

Kent, WA 98032

3/20/2001 Squeeze Toy

3460

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Toy Investments Inc. Dba

Toysmith

Kent, WA 98032

3/20/2001 Squeeze Toy

3461

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Toy Investments Inc. Dba

Toysmith

Kent, WA 98032

3/20/2001 Squeeze Toy

3462

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Toy Investments Inc. Dba

Toysmith

Kent, WA 98032
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-14

3/20/2001 Balloon Tongue 

Snake

4032

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

US Toy Co. Inc.

Grandview, Mo 64030

3/20/2001 Balloon Tongue

Chameleon

4038

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

US Toy Co. Inc.

Grandview, Mo 64030

3/20/2001 Balloon Tongue

Dinosaur

4027

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

US Toy Co. Inc.

Grandview, Mo 64030

3/20/2001 Balloon Tongue

Lizard

5002

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

US Toy Co. Inc.

Grandview, Mo 64030

3/20/2001 Jumbo Gator

5001

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

US Toy Co. Inc.

Grandview, Mo 64030

3/22/2001 Campagnolo Quick

Release

Other Bicycle

16 CFR 1512

Cannondale Corporation

Bethel, CT 06801

3/23/2001 Pedal Car

70105

Lead-in-Paint

Toy/Children's

Product/CPSA

16 CFR 1303

Alpha International, Inc.

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

3/26/2001 Cigarette Lighters

T-N-LITE

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Fleetwood Exim, Inc.

Grenada, MS 38901

4/3/2001 6 Foot Egg Garland

6374

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Tony Usa Inc.

Encinitas, CA 92024

4/17/2001 Cigarette Lighter

BK9707NA

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

DFS North America

Torrance, CA 90501

4/17/2001 Cigarette Lighter

CM-809-237H

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

DFS North America

Torrance, CA 90501

4/24/2001 Ariel Costume

JN4005

Clothing Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1610

The Disney Store

Glendale, CA 91203
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-15

5/2/2001 Cigarette Lighter

PT-102

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Tools Exchange Inc.

Lynwood, CA 90262

5/2/2001 Cigarette Lighter

PT-16

Lighter Certificate of

Compliance

16 CFR 1210.12(b)

Tools Exchange Inc.

Lynwood, CA 90262

5/25/2001 Maxwell House Bear Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Kraft Foods North America,

Inc

Northfield, IL 60093

5/31/2001 Let's Start Numbers

1571453865

Lead-in-Paint

Toy/Children's

Product/CPSA

16 CFR 1303

Advantage Publishers Group

San Diego, CA 92121

5/31/2001 Optical Illusions Lab

1571453830

Lead-in-Paint

Toy/Children's

Product/CPSA

16 CFR 1303

Advantage Publishers Group

San Diego, CA 92121

6/4/2001 Furniture

UA ASST.

Lead-in-Paint

Toy/Children's

Product/CPSA

16 CFR 1303

Neiman Marcus

Chestnut Hill, MA 02167

6/5/2001 20 Shot Magnificent

5

FB259

Pyrotechnic Materials

Overload

16 CFR 1500.17

Island Fireworks Co., Inc.

Hager City, WI 54014

6/5/2001 Thunder King Single

#W026

Pyrotechnic Materials

Overload

16 CFR 1500.17

Island Fireworks Co., Inc.

Hager City, WI 54014

6/6/2001 Mechanical Sharks

P5049

Pyrotechnic Materials

Overload

16 CFR 1500.17

North Central Industries, Inc.

Beloit, WI 53511

6/8/2001 Reptiles Push N' Pop Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Raymond Geddes &

Company, Inc.

Baltimore, MD 21220
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-16

6/8/2001 Tropical Fish Push

N' Pop

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Raymond Geddes &

Company, Inc.

Baltimore, MD 21220

6/12/2001 Brio Small Baking

Set

31798 and 31795

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Brio Corp.

Germantown, WI 53022

6/12/2001 Statue Of Liberty

Lighter

S.O.L.

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

S & G Enterprises, Inc.

Woodside, NY 11377

6/13/2001 Soft Landing Bean

Bag

PM9006

Infant Cushion/Pillow

Ban

16 CFR 1500.18

Battat, Inc.

Plattsburgh, NY 12901

6/21/2001 Cuddles Feeding Set

8327

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

Imperial Toy Corporation

Los Angeles, CA 90021

7/10/2001 Velcro Wallet

61419

Lead-in-Paint

Toy/Children's

Product/CPSA

16 CFR 1303

Raymond Geddes &

Company, Inc.

Baltimore, MD 21220

7/18/2001 Cigarette Lighter

TB-2008

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Bau-Li Export Import, Inc.

Woodside, NY 11377

7/18/2001 Cigarette Lighter

TB-2010

Lighter Child-Resistance

16 CFR 1210.3(a)

Bau-Li Export Import, Inc.

Woodside, NY 11377

7/24/2001 Triple Shot

CP854

Pyrotechnic Materials

Overload

16 CFR 1500.17

American Promotional

Events Of Ohio

Florence, Al 35831

8/6/2001 Multi-Purpose

Lighter

SX 3114

MP Lighter ChildResistance

16 CFR 1212.3 (a)

Lan Plus, Inc.

Industry, CA 91745

8/14/2001 2pc Tamborine Set

TC-348

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

STK International, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA 90022
Date Product/ Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

F-17

8/14/2001 Bath Water Wheel

TC-317

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

STK International, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA 90022

8/14/2001 Funny Loco WindUp

TC-346

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

STK International, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA 90022

8/14/2001 Pull Back Duck In

Boat

BI-266

Small parts

16 CFR 1501

STK International, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA 90022

8/20/2001 Skateboard Helmet

904551

Bicycle Helmet Structural

Failure

16 CFR 1203

World Industries, Inc.

City Of Industry, CA 91744

8/22/2001 Sleepwear

# 27338

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Storybook Heirlooms

Foster City, CA 94404

8/22/2001 Sleepwear

#26441

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Storybook Heirlooms

Foster City, CA 94404

8/22/2001 Sleepwear

#27689

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

Storybook Heirlooms

Foster City, CA 94404

9/24/2001 Childs Purple Satin

Pajama

CO300

Sleepwear Flammability

Failure

16 CFR 1615/16

The Lifelike Company

Englewood, CO 80111
Subsection B: Voluntary Corrective Action Plans Under

Section 15 of the Consumer Product Safety Act and

Section 15 of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act

Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-18

10/00 Dynacraft Industries, Inc.

San Rafael, CA

Bicycle (mountain/AT),

Dynacraft, Vertical XL2

& Magna Electroshock

The bike's fork may fail

during use causing the

rider to fall.

The firm will replace the

current fork with a better

welded one free of

charge.

10/00 S-B Power Tool

Company

Chicago, IL

Bosch angle grinder, S-B

power tool 1752G7

The handle on the angle

grinder was missing,

which could cause loss of

control resulting in

lacerations or other

injuries.

The firm will provided

the missing handles.

10/00 BSH Home Appliances

Corporation

Los Angeles, California

Thermador built-in oven,

#CM301

Use of the product

presents a potential shock

hazard.

The firm will provide

free repair to consumers.

10/00 American Honda Motor

Co.

Torrance, CA

All terrain vehicle model

TRX400EX Honda

Sportrax model year

2000-2001

The brake disc was

assembled outside of the

brake pads on the right

front brake, which results

in poor brake

performance. This could

cause the vehicle to crash

or lose control.

The vehicles will be

inspected and the disc

will be placed inside of 

the pads. If necessary,

the company will replace

the brake assembly.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-19

10/00 S-B Power Tool

Company

Chicago, IL

Bosch VSR electric drill

#'s

1011VSR,1012VSR,1013

VSR,1014VSR,

1030VSR,1031VSR,1032

VSR,1033VSR,1034VSR

,1035VSR

The Eaton trigger switch

which is located in the

Bosch drill may stick in

the "on" position. If this

occurs, the operator may

lose control of the drill,

resulting in serious injury

to the user.

The firm is offering

consumers a replacement

of the switch.

10/00 Milwaukee Electric Tool

Corp.

Brookfield, WI

Electric band saw

The switch in the band

saw can stick in the "on"

position. If this occurs,

the operator may lose

control of the product,

resulting in serious injury

to the user.

The firm provided a

replacement for the

switch.

10/00 Eaton Corporation

Milwaukee, WI

"J " series variable AC

switch, J1SB01,

J1MK721DV

An inappropriate switch

material may cause the

switch to stick in an "on"

position after the switch

is released.

The material in the seal

located in the switch will

be replaced.

10/00 Makita U.S.A., Inc.

La Mirada, CA

Drills, rotary hammers,

hammer drills, and

screwdrivers HR2410,

HR2420, HP2040,

HP1501K, 6407, 6408,

6408K, 6821,6410

The switch in the Makita

products can stick in the

"on" position. If this

occurs, the operator may

lose control of the

product, resulting in

serious injury to the user.

The firm is offering a

replacement for the

switch.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-20

10/00 Wilton Corp.

Palantine, IL

Westward bench vise,

#YT10

The vise could fall off the

work bench and injure a

consumer's foot or a

reaction to the product

falling could cause injury.

The firm is offering a

new inner ring via direct

mail notice.

10/00 RockShox Inc.

Colorado Springs, CO

Bicycle suspension forks

ROCKSHOX :JUDY,

JETT, JUDY TT, AND

METRO

The fork may fail causing

the rider to fall.

The firm will replace

fork parts free to

consumers.

10/00 I- Tech Sports Products

Inc.

Dollard-des-Ormeaux,

CA

Hockey face guard,

model OPTECH FX.50

The face guard may

become dislodged from

the helmet resulting in

eye and facial injury.

The firm reconfigured

the spacing on the face

guard wiring.

10/00 Century Products

Macedonia, OH

Century car seat/infant

carriers manufactured

from January 1991

through July 1997 with

one piece handles

When the seat is used as a

carrier, the handle can

break. An infant inside

the carrier can fall to the

ground and suffer serious

injuries.

Consumers are to call

Century to receive a free

replacement handle.

10/00 MTD Products Inc.

Valley City, OH

Riding lawn tractor,

LT1650, LT1800,

LT1850, LT2150,

GT2150, & GT2550

Use of the products may

result in fire and/or

explosion hazards.

The firm provided

consumers a redesigned

hood latch to address the

problem.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-21

10/00 Dell Computer

Corporation

Austin, TX

Battery packs used with

certian Dell, Latitude &

Insprion notebook

computers

The battery pack may

short circuit and ignite

presenting a fire or

thermal burn hazard.

The firm provided a

replacement battery to

consumers.

10/00 Woods Industries, Inc.

Carmel, IN

Two and three conductor

extension cords with

Lockjaw plug retaining

system and ACDelco and

LumaPro cord reels with

the LockJaw plug

The products present

possible shock or

electrocution hazards if

the exposed, energized

wires are contacted.

The firm offered a

replacement product

with an extension cord

that does not have a

LockJaw plug.

10/00 Whirlpool Corporation

Benton Harbor, MI

Food Processors,

Kitchen-Aid Little

Classic, Little Ultra

Power 7-Cup Ultra Power

A cap on the blade unit

can dislodge during use,

get mixed in the food and

present a choking hazard.

The firm offered

consumers a re-designed

replacement blade unit

free of charge.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-22

10/00 Sarah Lee Underwear, a

division of Sarah Lee

Corporation

Winston Salem, NC

Hanes Baby Union Suits,

#HBMUSS NB,

HBMUSS S; Hanes Baby

Receiving Blankets,

#HBRBS, IRBWRB;

Hanes Baby Hooded

Towels, #HBTWP,

HBMTWP, IRBWTW.

Pieces of decals on these

products may flake off,

creating a possible

aspiration/ingestion/choki

ng risk.

Consumers should

return the products to the

store for a refund.

10/00 Playworld Systems

Lewisburg, PA

Playworld Systems 0288

2-seat arch swing, 0375

add-a-bay arch swing

There is a potential for

head or bodily injury

from falling from the top

beam.

The firm provided repair

clamps for the top beam

connections.

10/00 Tek-Nek Toys

Mokena, IL

Battery-Operated RideOn Toy Vehicle, Tek

Nek, Talking Train,

Honda, Prowler, Dodge

Truck, Corvette, Dodge

Rescue, SPX Motorcycle

The charger or wires can

overheat presenting a fire

hazard.

The firm is offering

consumers a new

charger or vehicle,

depending upon model.

10/00 Playworld Systems

Lewisburg, PA

Single and double

stainless steel slides

There is a potential for

finger

laceration/amputation.

The firm provided

consumers with a new

metal, plastic slide,

another play event, or

refund.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-23

10/00 Gymboree Corporation

Burlingame, CA

Infant tee-shirts, SKU

#1529.00866 &

1529.00874

The plastic appliques may

come off presenting a

choking hazard.

Consumers should return

the items to retail stores

for a refund.

10/00 American Honda Motor

Co., Inc.

Torrance, CA

All Terrain

Vehicle,TRX350

The front suspension may

fail causing the consumer

to lose control and crash,

resulting in bodily injury.

The firm is offering

consumers a

repair/replacement

program.

10/00 PlayPower, Inc. and Soft

Play, L.L.C.

Ballwin, MO

Jet Blaster airplane,

public playground

equipment

The weld on the plastic

wing may fail causing the

wing to fall onto

bystanders.

The firm is making on

site repairs.

10/00 Fisher-Price, Inc.

East Aurora, NY

Big Action Construction

toy #72028

The toy presents a

possible strangulation

hazard on the 25" crane

cord.

The firm provided a

replacement crane with a

12" cord.

11/00 Fisher-Price, Inc.

East Aurora, NY

Harley-Davidson battery

riding vehicles, models

#74290, 74293, and74298

The foot pedal can stick

in the "on" position

causing the vehicle to fail

to stop.

Consumers are to call

Fisher-Price for a free

repair kit.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-24

11/00 American Honda Motor

Co., Inc.

Torrance, CA

Off-road Motorcycle

model XR50

The handlebars could

separate from the

motorcycle, the rider

would lose steering

control. This poses a risk

of bodily injury.

The dealer will replace

the handlebars.

11/00 Dollar General

Corporation

Goodlettsville, TN

Tamnex Corp. baby toy

xylophone, #5032

The xylophone mallet

with 1" spheres on each

end presents a choking

hazard to children.

Consumers should return

the toy to any Dollar

General Store for refund.

11/00 Enesco Corporation

Itasca, IL

Precious Momements

Tender Tails Bee (Item

#464295), Lady Bug

(Item #476080),

Butterfly, (Item

#482234), Reindeer (Item

#381969)

Pom-poms and

ornamental balls attached

to antennae can come off,

 presenting a choking

hazard to young children.

Consumers should cut

off pom-poms and

ornamental balls and

return them along with

name, address and phone

number to Enesco to

receive a free Tender

Tails toy.

11/00 Liebert Corporation

Columbus, OH

Liebert, (Mini-Mate2)

277-volt environmental

control units, 1.5 ton, 2

ton and 3 ton sizes

The reheat element may

short causing smoke

and/or fire hazards.

The firm replaced the

electric reheat element.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-25

11/00 AMSAFE Commercial

Products

Phoenix, AZ

Go-Cart seat belts, used

on certian bule Murray

Outrage go-carts model

GT60102X92A

The seat belt may fail to

properly latch posing a

risk of injury to riders.

The firm provided

consumers with a free

seat belt replacement kit.

11/00 Hamacas

Yelm, WA

Baby hammock #HA005

The hammock has no

spreader bar and is thin

enough for children to

twist and wrap it around

their necks, resulting in

strangulation. Also,

infants may fall from the

hammock or suffer

positional asphyxia.

Consumers are to return

the baby hammock for a

larger hammock.

11/00 Dynamic Cooking

Systems

Huntington Beach, CA

Phoenix patio heater

The product's match hole

cover is stamped metal

with sharp edges that may

lacerate fingers.

Owners are being sent a

replacement match hole

cover devoid of the

sharp edges.

11/00 The Betesh Group

New York, NY

John Lennon Musical

Mobile

The arms on mobile can

detach and fall into the

crib, injuring the baby

inside.

Consumers are offered a

free replacement plastic

mobile with stuffed

animals.

11/00 Kole Imports

Carson, CA

Sterling, ML-24 electric

tester

The tester may fail to

indicate the presence of

an electric current.

Consumers are to return

the testers for a refund.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-26

11/00 Association of Home

Appliance Manufacturers

(AHAM)

Washington, DC

Chest freezers - Amana,

Frigidaire, Montgomery

Ward, Co-op, Franklin,

Gibson, Kelvinator,

Hotpoint, General

Electric, Whirlpool

The freezers present child

entrapment and

suffocation hazards.

Consumers should

dispose of old chest

freezers or remove the

handle and catch from

the outside of the chest

freezer. Also remove

the rubber gasket around

the chest freezer lid.

11/00 Compaq Computer

Corporation

Houston, TX

Battery for LapTop

computer, Armada

E500/V300

The battery may overheat

presenting a risk for

thermal burns or fire.

The firm offered a

replacement for the

battery.

11/00 Window Covering Safety

Council

New York, NY

Inner Cords on horizontal

blinds made by multiple

manufacturers such as

Hunter Douglas, Springs,

Nien Made, Beautiful

Windows, Levolor,

Newell, etc. Both miniblinds and pleated blinds

are included.

Use of the blinds presents

a strangulation hazard.

Newly-manufactured

blinds will contain a stop

or other device on pull

cords to prevent the

inner cord from forming

a loop when the blind is

lowered and the lock

disengaged. Free repair

kits are available in

retail stores and through

a toll-free number.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-27

11/00 Dura Kleen (USA), Inc.

Brooklyn, NY

Night lights, #00300 &

#00302

Use of the items presents

fire and electrical

hazards.

The firm offered

consumers a refund.

11/00 Climb Axe

Portland, OR

Kong steel carabiners,

K412.12

If the carabiners are not

properly maintained, the

gate remains open, the

auto lock mechanism

does not work, and the

gate locks can not be

opened

The firm provided

consumers with

appropriate instructions

to use the product

without incident.

11/00 Neptune Plastics &

Manufacturing Corp.

Haverstraw, NY

Signature plug in air

freshner

Use of the product

presents a fatal

electrocution hazard.

The firm redesigned the

product.

11/00 Bombardier, Inc.

Valcourt, Quebec

Ski-Doo snowmobile,

2001 Formula Delux 600,

Grand Touring 700 &

600

The carburetor throttle

may stick open causing

loss of speed control.

The firm replaced the

carburetor assembly.

11/00 L. L. Bean Inc.

Freeport, ME

Snuggle-Up slippers, size

XXS,XS (3.5-8)

The toggle may come off

the ankle draw cord and

become a choking hazard.

Consumers are to return

the items for a refund.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-28

11/00 Kawasaki Motors

Corporation

Irvine, CA

Motorcross racing

motorcycle [off-road],

Kawasaki, 2000 KX65-

A1

A frame down tube on

these motorcycles can

crack below the steering

head causing the rider to

lose control.

The firm offered a repair

or replacement for

cracked down tubes.

11/00 Black & Decker (U.S.),

Inc.

Towson, MD

DeWalt battery charger

model DW 9116

The spring clip inside the

charger may loosen and

become electrically

energized. The clip may

protrude outside the

charger's housing

presenting a potential

electric shock hazard.

The firm redesigned how

the spring clips are

attached on new

chargers, and repaired

the spring clips on

existing chargers.

11/00 The Sharper Image

San Francisco, CA

Motorized compact disk

rack model SI693

The batteries may

explode presenting a

possible hazard for

thermal burns or

lacerations.

The firm will refund or

replace units as options

to consumers.

11/00 M&L International Group

Chicago, IL

Healthtex and

Weathertamer Boy's

Jackets and Snowsuits

(Infant, Toddler and 4/7

Sizes)

Toggles on elastic loop of

front zipper pulls may

come off presenting a

possible choking hazard

to young children.

Garments were recalled

by company from retail

stores.

12/00 Hanna Andersson

Portland, OR

"Snow at Twilight

Jacket," #21781

The detaching snaps

present a potential

choking hazard.

The firm offered a

refund for consumers;

new snaps for future

jackets.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-29

12/00 Cosco, Inc.

Columbus, IN

High chair, "Options 5"

model 03-286

Head injuries are possible

if the seat separates from

its legs and falls forward

to floor or slips down to

floor. Restraint system

may detach.

Free repair kits are

available through tollfree number or web site.

12/00 Racing Champion/Ertl

Inc.

Dyersville, IA

The Magic School Bus

Toybook, Ertl Preschool

Toybook 34362

The gray rocket engines

on the rear of the toy may

detach and present a

possible choking hazard.

Consumers are to return

the product for a

replacement toy.

12/00 Prestige Toy Corp.

New York, NY

Curious George musical

toy, model # 3490

There is a strangulation

hazard caused by the loop

formed by cords that

activate the musical

feature.

Consumers should return

the product for a

replacement toy.

12/00 General Building

Corporation

Northbrook, IL

Primax paper shredder

GBC 75X-2, serial

numbers begin with MS

or MT

Fingers could be

lacerated by the

shredder's blades.

The firm will replace the

paper shredders or

refund consumer's

purchase price.

12/00 Seaview Industries, Inc.

Miami, FL

Metal hurricane panels

Use of the product

presents a potential for

severe lacerations.

The firm informed

consumers of the

potential hazard.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-30

12/00 Intellink Trading Group

Brooklyn, NY

Electric fans, BS-1669L

and BD1676

Use of the items presents

burn, electrocution, and

finger entrapment

hazards.

The entire shipment was

exported.

12/00 Morton Paper Company

Brooklyn, NY

Value Miniature

Christmas tree lights,

#4116M60 & 3212

Use of the items presents

electric shock and burn

hazards.

The items were exported

back to the

manufacturer.

12/00 Cooper Lighting, Inc.

Elkgrove Village, IL

Recessed light fixture,

Halo 945 & 1945

The light fixture trim may

detach from the ceiling.

The firm will replace all

the light fixture trims.

12/00 Associated

Merchandising

Corporation

New York, NY

Baby Crest/speecialty

Kids two piece denim

pants set, F81-3224

Use of the pants set

presents a choking

hazard.

The firm offered

consumers a refund.

12/00 PlayPower

Ballwin, MO

Cobra Copter play

equipment, #F12281

Weld failure may cause

propeller blades to fall on

bystanders.

The firm replaced

propeller assemblies on

site.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-31

12/00 Leapfrog, A Division of

Knowledge Kids

Enterprises, Inc.

Emeryville, CA

Alphabet Pal Educational

Pull Toy with red plastic

connector on pull cord,

models 46000, 46003,

46008, 46025

The plastic connector on

toy's pull cord may

detach and present a

choking hazard.

Consumers are to cut off

and discard the plastic

connector from the pull

cord or return it to the

firm for a replacement

product.

12/00 Black & Decker (U.S.)

Inc.

Towson, MD

DeWalt battery charger

(DW9107, DW9108),

Black & Decker Industry

& Construction (97015,

97016)

The charger may fail to

automatically shut off

causing the battery to

overheat and possibly

ignite.

The firm redesigned the

charger.

12/00 Kent International

Parsippany, NJ

Kent Kickin' scooter

The scooters handle can

unexpectedly come out of

the steering column if the

clamp holding them is not

tight. The rider can lose

control, fall and possibly

suffer injuries.

Consumers should

contact the company to

receive replacement

handlebars and a

steering column stem.

12/00 Emerson Tool Company

St. Louis, MO

Sears Craftsman 8-, 81/4-

, 9-, and 10-inch radial

arm saws sold from 1958

through 1992

The saws were sold

without a guard that

covers the entire blade.

Contact Emerson to

receive a free repair kit

that provides a complete

blade guard. For older

model saws, Emerson

will provide $100 for the

return of the saw

carriage.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-32

12/00 General Electric

Appliances

Louisville, KY

Various GE and Hotpoint

brand dishwashers

Use of the products

presents a fire hazard due

to the overheating of the

energy saver switch.

The firm offered

consumers free switch

rewiring to bypass the

switch or a rebate off the

purchase of a new

dishwasher.

12/00 Harbor Freight Tools

Camarillo, CA

Propane torch #41785

Leaking propane may

ignite presenting possible

fire and explosion

hazards.

The firm recalled the

products offering

consumers a full refund

of the purchase price.

12/00 Kash N Gold, Ltd.

Ronkonkoma, NY

Racer X2O scooter

The plastic "T" joint

between the handlebars

can break.

Consumers should teturn

the scooter to the place

of purchase for a refund

or a new scooter.

12/00 Midwest Engine

Warehouse, Division of

Illinois Auto Electric

Elmhurst, IL

Oregon brand chain saw,

chains, models 91VG

062G, 91VG 056G, and

S62.

The chain could come

loose from the saw

striking an operator or

bystander causing injury.

The firm is offering

replacements for the

defective chains.

12/00 Atico International USA,

Inc.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Polyresin candleholder

item # W76E1001

The decorative

marshmallow on the

candleholder could ignite

presenting a fire hazard.

The firm recalled the

candles offering

consumers a full refund.

12/00 Sun Sun Industries Inc.

Carlstadt, NJ

100 Miniature light set

Use of the product

presents fire and electric

shock hazards.

Consumers should return

the product for a refund.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-33

12/00 Walgreen Company

Deerfield, IL

Fiber optic 3 ft.

Christmas tree color

wheel light

Use of the product

presents a possible fire

hazard.

The firm offered

consumers a refund of

the purchase price.

12/00 Mainline World Furniture

Edison, NJ

Electric oscillating stand

fans, #6020-BLK; 6020-

WHT

The lack of polarized or

grounded plugs,

inadequate wire

terminations, and poor

assembly results in

multiple switch contacts

closing at the same time.

The items were seized

and destroyed by U.S.

Customs.

12/00 Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.

Chicago, IL

Ranger and Ranger

Quattro strollers, models

46720 & 46721

The side lock

mechanisms can break,

creating a pinch point

hazard.

Consumers should call

Kolcraft to receive a free

repair kit.

12/00 Pier 1 Imports

Fort Worth, TX

Stuffed snowman

#1840236 and Reindeer

#1840249

The products contain

small parts that may

detach from the toys,

presenting a possible

choking hazard to

children.

Consumers should return

the items to Pier 1 for a

refund or a replacement.

12/00 Artmosphere

Honolulu, HI

Rattan lamp

Use of the product may

present fire and shock

hazards.

The firm reconditioned

the product.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-34

12/00 Momo Import

Corporation

Vernon, CA

Christmas lights,

#100L/5F & 140L/2F

Use of the items presents

electric fire and/or shock

hazards.

The items were not

distributed in the United

States.

12/00 AMERIGAS, UGI

Corporation

Valley Forge, PA

20-lb propane cylinders

Use of the product may

result in a fire or an

explosion due to over

filled containers.

The firm started quality

control procedures to

weigh and statistically

check cylinders before

they are shipped from

the manufacturing plant.

12/00 The May Department

Stores Company

St. Louis, MO

Fleece hat, "All Mine"

and "Small Creations",

model #17090 for infants

Fabric pieces of the hat's

tassel may detach,

presenting a potential

choking hazard.

Consumers should return

the product to retail

stores for a full refund.

12/00 The Toro Company

Bloomington, MN

Toro Keystart walk

behind power mower,

model 20045

The plug connector on

the wiring harness may

short posing a potential

for overheating or fire.

The firm provided

redesigned plug

connectors to

consumers.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-35

12/00 The Toro Company

Bloomington, MN

Lawn-Boy Silver Pro and

Gold Pro series walkbehind mowers, models

10247, 10250, 10323,

10324, 10331, 10332,

10424, 10425, 10525,

10527, 10547 & 10548

The blade can crack and

break off. Broken pieces

of the blade can be

propelled from

underneath the mower,

possibly injuring the

operator or bystander.

Consumers will be

provided with a new

mower blade and

modified mulching fan.

01/01 The Trane Company

Tyler, TX

Voyager combination gas

furnace & electric air

conditioner

Heat exchanger flue gas

tubes may separate from

end plate and may allow

CO and other exhaust

gases to be introduced

into the building

environment.

Adjust

fabricating/manufacturin

g equipment to correct

future production. 

Replace flue gas tubes

and end plates in

affected units.

01/01 Seattle Bike Company

Kent, WA

16" bicycle models

Torker, Blaster and

Sunflower

The bicycles violate 16

CFR 1512.17 pedal

ground clearance. A rider

can fall while pedaling

the bike.

The firm is making a

change to the frame to

include a bottom bracket

and temporarily reducing

the length of the pedals'

crank arms.

01/01 Sassy, Inc.

Kentwood, MI

Scoup, Pour 'N Squirt and

Bath Time Pals bath toys

The toys present choking

hazards.

The firm redesigned the

product and offered a

free replacement.

01/01 Excite Ltd.

Carrolton, TX

Super Speeder II and

Viper scooters

The front of the scooter's

folding mechanism can

create a pinch-point. 

Fingers can be injured

while folding or

unfolding the scooter.

Consumers are provided

with a plastic cap that

covers the front of the

folding mechanism.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-36

01/01 Gem Stores, Inc.

Jamaica, NY

Christmas lite sets, 100

mini, 50 mini, 10040,

10041, 10046, 11181,

10046, 11130, and

10070/1

Use of the items presents

electrocution and burn

hazards.

The firm offered

consumers a refund.

01/01 Pioneer Paper Company

Brooklyn, NY

Christmas light sets, 100

mini & 100 musical

Use of the items presents

fire and electric shock

hazards.

The firm offered

consumers a refund.

01/01 Kawasaki Motors

Corporation

Washington, DC

Motocross motorcycle

2001, model KX

The rear brake may

diminish causing the rider

to fall or lose control of

the cycle.

The vendor was notified

of the failed cotter pins

and better quality pins

were offered.

01/01 Environmental Lighting

Concepts

Tampa, FL

Ott-Lite Truecolor floor

lamp M#OLF018TC

Underrated components

in the ballast may

overheat, presenting a fire

or burn hazard.

The lamps with faulty

ballasts are being

replaced.

01/01 Deere & Company

Moline, IL

Metal disc brakes used in

transaxles

The brakes may fail

causing the rider to lose

control.

Authorized dealers

replaced all disc brakes.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-37

01/01 Carrier Corporation

Syracuse, NY

"High Wall Split" air

conditioner,

42RCA/38RCA

Use of the product

presents a potential fire

hazard.

The firm provided free

replacement air

conditioners.

01/01 Pebco, Inc.

Congers, NY

Back Jet and Double

Duck hair dryers #319E,

#TS916S & #TS328

Use of the items presents

electrocution and fire

hazards.

The firm offered

consumers a refund.

01/01 Cenex Harvest States

Cooperatives

Inver Grove Heights, MN

Propane; CHS Laurel,

Montana refinery.

The propane may have

been under-odorized, 

presenting a risk of fire or

explosion due to the

ignition of undetected

leaking gas.

Propane in the

distribution chain is

being inspected and the

odorant levels are being

increased if necessary.

An automated process

for injecting odorant will

be implemented at the

refinery.

01/01 Hasbro, Inc.

Pawtucket, RI

Playskool Busy School

Bus #5527 with date

codes 91671-91883

A yellow awning piece

above the bus door can

break loose, posing a

choking hazard to young

children.

Consumers are to return

the product to the firm

for a replacement toy of

equal value.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-38

01/01 Trends Clothing

Corporation

Hialeah Gardens, FL

Ocean Pacific "OP"girls

sweatshirts with 14" hood

drawstrings, styles

N6700136, N6720136,

N616

There is a potential for

strangulation due to the

neck drawstrings.

Consumers should

remove drawstring or

return the product to the

store for a refund.

01/01 Black & Decker (U.S)

Inc.

Towson, MD

Miter saws, B & D

Industry and Construction

models 3660 TY1 & 3680

TY1, DeWalt Models

DW704 TY1 & DW705

TY1

The arbor bolt on the saw

may loosen and fall out,

which causes the blade to

loosen and create a

possible risk of injury.

The firm is replacing the

original arbor bolt with a

longer bolt.

01/01 Alene Candles

Milford, NH

Three-wick Christmas

candles

Use of the product

presents a fire hazard.

The firm offered

consumers a full refund

of the purchase price.

01/01 The Paper Magic Group,

Inc.

Scranton, PA

Peppermint Basket

fragrance candle

Use of the product

presents a burn hazard.

Consumers are to return

the product and it will be

destroyed.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-39

01/01 The William Carter

Company

Griffin, GA

Carter's infant one-piece

jumpsuits, style 15-053

thru 15-063 and 15-783

thru 15-787 sold May

thru December 2000

The 6-inch ribbon on the

zipper pull can detach,

resulting in a potential

choking hazard.

Consumers are to

remove and discard the

ribbon.

01/01 Grand Hall Ltd. &

Hurricane Products

Valencia, CA

Chen Fong model 6000

automatic changeover

regulator

The regulator second

stage diaphragm ruptures

causing a fuel leak that

can cause a fire or

explosion if an ignition

source is present, or if the

appliance is in use, the 

increased gas

pressure/flow rate will

produce a larger than

desired flame.

The firm replaced

existing regulators with

new regulators with redesigned diaphragms

made from a different

material.

01/01 Co2uch

Glendale, CA

Rope light with controller

The switch may short

circuit presenting

possible fire or shock

hazards.

The firm will refund

purchase price or

provide store credit to

retail consumers and

provide a replacement

product to consumers

who received product as

a fund raising prize.

01/01 Stairmaster

Seattle, WA

FreeRunner elliptical

system, model 5400

A weld could break

causing a person to fall

from the exerciser.

The firm directly

contacted owners

warning them of the

potential hazard and

informing them of the

retrofit program.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-40

01/01 Cybex, Inc.

Owatonna, MN

Cybex VR2 and plate

loaded exercise machines

Users may improperly

adjust seat mechanism, 

which will cause the seat

to release unexpectedly

during use.

The firm provided health

and fitness centers with

warning labels and

repair kits.

01/01 ABC Distributing

Company

North Miami, FL

Daisy stool and chair/step

stool, #123110 and

#25803

A leg on the stool can

break, and the seat of the

chair/step can brake apart

causing users to fall to the

floor.

The firm discontinued

product sales and offered

refunds of the purchase

price to consumers.

01/01 South Western Imports

San Diego, CA

Electric chandelier model

#118

The chandelier has the

potential to unexpectantly

fall from the ceiling.

The firm is replacing the

defective component

part.

01/01 Boston Warehouse

Trading Corp.

Norwood, MA

Wooden folding chair,

model "Lilla"

The chair may collapse

due to the use of short

screws that attach the

front legs to the folding

mechanism.

The firm recalled the

chair offering consumers

a refund of the purchase

price or longer screws to

replace the original

screws.

01/01 Whirlpool Corp.

Benton Harbor, MI

Clothes washer, Kenmore

Calypso model

The basket may continue

to spin when the washer's

lid is opened exposing

consumers to a hand and

arm entanglement hazard.

The firm is offering to

replace or repair

consumer units.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-41

01/01 Shamrock Cabinet

Fixture Corp.

Raytown, CO

Television swivel

mechanism

If not installed properly,

the mechanism may allow

the TV to fall from its

entertainment center

cabinet.

The firm is to inspect the

installation and correct it

if necessary.

02/01 Controlled Energy Corp.

Wellsfield, VT

Aqua Star model

AQ38BNG natural gas

water heater

There is excess carbon

monoxide in the exhaust.

The water heaters are

being modified to reduce

CO emissions by

installing flow restrictors

in the burner orifice.

02/01 Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc.

Chicago, IL

Tot Rider Walker, model

number 14302

Small shapes on the tray

present choking hazard.

Consumers should return

the walker tray to the

firm for a replacement.

02/01 Brinkman Corporation

Dallas, TX

Solar light

Use of the product

presents a possible fire

hazard.

The firm retrofitted the

product.

02/01 Adstar/National Shooting

Sports Foundation

(NSSF)

Newtown, CT

Cable gun locks

distributed as part of the

National Shooting Sports

Foundation Project Home

Safe Program

The cable lock can be

opened allowing

unauthorized access to an

unloaded firearm.

The firm provided

replacement cable gun

locks.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-42

02/01 Specialized Bicycle

Components

Alameda, CA

Mountain bike tubeless

tire

The tire may blow off

during riding or inflation,

causing injury to the

rider.

The firm offered

consumers a refund

and/or tire replacements,

plus coupons for

tubeless tires 3/01.

02/01 L. L. Bean Inc.

Freeport, ME

Reclining chair/child's

cot, model RE34106

Use of the cot presents a

head entrapment hazard

for children.

The firm notified

consumers not to use the

product as a cot.

02/01 Cannondale Corporation.

Bethel, CT

Raven II mountain bike

frame - 2001 800SL

The frame may separate

and cause the rider to lose

control and fall.

The firm replaced frame

units and offered a

refund or repair free of

charge to owners and

compensation to dealers.

02/01 Cannondale Corporation.

Bethel, CT

Quik-release skewer,

Campagnolo R5000,

R1000Si & R1000Si

triple

The quik-release skewer

may fail to hold the

wheels the place on the

bike, which may cause

them to fall off. Riders

may sustain injuries.

The firm replaced the

Campi skewer with

another less expensive

Cannondale skewer.

02/01 Graco Children's

Products Inc.

Elverson, PA

Graco models 3170,

36051, 74001 high chairs

manufactured from

1/1/1995 through

12/8/1997

The legs of the chair can

detach and cause the

chair to fall.

Consumers should

contact Graco for a free

repair kit to reinforce

each of the legs.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-43

02/01 Chick-fil-A

Atlanta, GA

Kid's Meal premium toy

planets "Planet

Discovery"

The suction cup on the

toy can come off,

presenting a potential

choking hazard.

Consumers should

discard the toy or return

it to the restaurant for a

free replacement toy or

dessert.

03/01 Stihl Incorporated

Virginia Beach, VA

Stihl Backpack Blower

model BR 420C

A fuel hose may dislodge

from the carburetor,

presenting a fire hazard

due to leaking fuel.

A hose clamp will be

installed on the fuel line

at the carburetor fitting.

03/01 Porsche Cars North

Ameica Inc.

Atlanta, GA

Porsche bike models S,

FS, FS, Evolution front

forks

The fork may be out of

adjustment resulting in a

fall or an eye injury to the

rider.

The firm offered a free

replacement of all front

forks on all 75 units

affected.

03/01 Playtex Products, Inc.

Westport, CT

Classic Patterns

"Cherubs" and Soft

Comfort latex pacifiers

sold before June 2000

The nipple may detach or

tear, creating a choking

hazard.

The firm offered

consumers a non-latex

pacifier or a $3 coupon

toward another Playtex

product and reimbursed

postage costs.

03/01 Lakeshore Learning

Materials

Carson, CA

Concept Classification

Actifity Kits for teachers

and schools, #LC1068;

RR389; RR772

Metal weights in these

kits contain lead,

presenting a risk of lead

poisoning to children.

Consumers should call

the firm for free,

replacement weights.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-44

03/01 Designers Edge, Inc.

Bellevue, WA

Telescopic flourescent

worklight, model L-2001

Use of the product

presents an electrical

shock hazard.

The firm offered

consumers a free

replacement.

03/01 NIKE USA, Inc.

Beaverton, OR

Nike Jordan Trunner LX

and Jordan Trunner 2000

cross-training shoes

A metal strip protrudes

from the heel of the shoe

presenting a laceration

hazard.

Consumers are to return

the product to the store

for free replacement

shoes.

03/01 SuperValue Eastern

Region

Mechanicsville, VA

Bleach, 32 oz. clear

plastic bottle

If ammonia is mixed with

the bleach, irritating or

toxic gases could be

produced.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall.

03/01 Atomic Aquatics Inc.

Huntington Beach, CA

Scuba 1st Stage regulator

models Z1, B1 & T1

The valve spring may

fail, causing the regulator

to leak air.

The firm replaced the

springs in the regulators

free of charge.

03/01 Pacific Cycle, LLC

Vernon Hills, IL

Water bottle on

Mongoose girls' 16-inch

Heart Breaker bicycles,

#R7809WMDT and

R7809WMET for ages 4

to 7 yrs.

The drinking valve can

detach posing a potential

choking hazard.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-45

03/01 Murphy Furniture Mfg.

Co.

Jasper, AL

Cedar chest, item 6044

Use of the product may

result in injuries.

The firm offered

consumers a repair

program.

03/01 National Service

Industries

Atlanta, GA

ZEP Commercial Grout

Cleaner 32 oz., ZEP

Commercial Calcium

Lime & Rust Remover,

ZEP Commercial Acidic

Toilet Bowl Cleaner, &

ZEP Commercial

Driveway Concrete &

Masonry Cleaner

Some of the bottles can

leak. The contents of the

bottles can cause

chemical burns to the

eyes and skin.

The firm stopped sale

and recalled leaking

products, and now

packages the products in

different

bottles/closures.

Consumers are to

dispose of leaking

bottles and call or email

the firm to request a

refund.

03/01 Radica USA Ltd.

Dallas, TX

"Play TV Baseball" video

game model 8017

The video game's bat can

separate during a swing

and broken pieces can hit

a bystander causing

lacerations, abrasions, or

bruising.

Consumers are to return

the bat to Radica for a

free replacement and

postage costs.

03/01 Eden Toys, Inc.

New York, NY

Little Lessons Music

Maker Drum

Use of the toy presents a

potential choking hazard.

The firm recalled the

product offering

consumers a replacement

toy.

03/01 The Tanglefoot Company

Grand Rapids, MI

Asphalt emulsion

The container's pressure

can build up causing the

container to explode.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-46

03/01 Designer Classics LLC

Keasbey, NJ

Guess jeans & overalls in

sizes 6 mos. to 6X,

models KL11450,

KH111448, JL21338,

JH21408 & JH31288

Metal appliques on the

legs of the garments can

come loose and separate,

posing a choking hazard

to young children.

Consumers should stop

using the garments and

call the company for

instructions on returning

for free replacement

garment.

03/01 Deere & Company

Moline, IL

Gator 4 and 6-wheeled

utility vehicles

Incorrect vent fittings

were installed which can

allow fuel to leak,

presenting a risk of fire or

burn hazard.

The products are to be

inspected and correct

vent fittings to be 

installed, as necessary.

03/01 Meijer Inc.

Grand Rapids, MI

"All That Glitters" light

and glitter stick, item

#5609

The wand's batteries can

short-circuit, causing the

handles to become very

hot, melt the plastic, and

pose a risk of burn

injuries to children.

Consumers are to return

the product to the

retailer for a full refund.

03/01 Ariens Company

Brillion, WI

Walk-behind lawn mower

The blade adapters may

break and exit the mower

deck possibly striking

bystanders.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall for

repair.

03/01 Vatico International

Corp.

Taipei, Taiwan

Xtreme Limits aluminum

scooter

There is a pinch-point

hazard created in the

folding mechanism of the

scooter.

A plastic cap was added

to the scooters to prevent

fingers from getting

caught in the folding

mechanism
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-47

03/01 Xanadu Candle Company

Guatemala City,

Guatemala

Candle, "Natures

Preserve Label"

Use of the candle

presents a fire hazard.

Consumers are offered a

full refund.

03/01 Gymboree Corporation

Burlingame, CA

Infant/toddler fleece

pants, sizes 0 to 3T, styles

1435.20054, 20062,

20070, & 20088

The waist cord lock may

detach presenting a

potential choking hazard.

Consumers are to return

the products to any

Gymboree store for a

full refund.

03/01 McDonald's Corporation

Oak Brook, IL

"Scooter Bug" premium

toy for children under 3

yrs.

The toy bug's antenna can

break, posing a potential

choking hazard.

Consumers should return

the toy to any

McDonald's restaurant 

for a replacement toy.

03/01 Burger King Corporation

Miami, FL

Premium toy: Sassy

"Rattling Paddling

Riverboat"

The metal pin with a

plastic cap may come out

and present a choking

hazard.

A free replacement toy is

offered for the return of

each Rattling Paddling

Riverboat toy.

03/01 Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

San Francisco, CA

Wooden dog pull toy

Pegs that detach pose a

potential choking hazard.

Consumers are to return

the product for a full

refund.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-48

03/01 Foamex

Linwood, PA

Baseline Design bean bag

chairs

The zippers on certain

bags were not adequately

sealed. Small children

may strangle or choke on

the foam beads contained

inside the bean bag

chairs.

The firm recalled the

bean bag chairs offering

consumers a refund of

the purchase price or a

new bean bag with an

adequately sealed zipper.

03/01 Simmons Juvenile

Products Co.

New London, WI

Full-size wooden cribs

made from 1998 to 2001

A child can be trapped

between the rail and

mattress if the mattress

support brackets break.

Consumers are to

contact the firm for new

mattress support

brackets.

04/01 Southern Enterprises, Inc.

Dallas, TX

Metal 3 panel room

divider with candles,

#GA0726

Use of the product

presents a fire hazard.

The firm offered a

replacement panel piece.

04/01 Cosco, Inc.

Columbus, IN

"Geoby Two Ways"

tandem stroller, models

01-644 & 01-645

Head injuries are possible

when the plastic lock fails

and the stroller collapses.

 Severe finger and/or arm

lacerations are possible in

the lock opening.

A free repair kit with

instructions is available

to consumers who call

the toll free 800 number.

04/01 Cosco, Inc.

Columbus, IN

Bungee Baby Jumpers,

models 04-461& 04-468

Metal clasps can detach

from the bungee cord,

causing the unit to fall to

the floor. Babies can

suffer injuries from the

fall.

Consumers can order a 

free repair kit by calling

Cosco at (800) 314-9327

or the repair kit can be

ordered through their

web site at

www.coscoinc.com.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-49

04/01 Midwest of Cannon Falls,

Inc.

Cannon Falls, MN

3.5 " duck-shaped novelty

candle, item no. 38819-8

The paint may ignite,

presenting a fire or burn

hazard to consumers

The candles should be

returned to the place of

purchase for a refund

04/01 Double L, Inc.

Matthews, NC

Multi-purpose lighter

The lighter leaks butane

during use presenting a

fire hazard.

The firm recalled the

lighters offering

consumers a full refund.

04/01 Remington Products

Company, LLC

Bridgeport, CT

Vortex Ultra 1600 watt

hair dryer, model V1030

Use of the product

presents an electrocution

hazard.

The firm recalled the

hair dryers offering

consumers a replacement

or full refund.

04/01 BSH Home Appliances

Corp.

Los Angeles, CA

Thermador oven,

CM301UB, CM302UB,

CM301UW, CM302UW,

CM301US, CM302US

Use of the products

presents a potential fire

hazard.

The firm offered

consumers a free inhome inspection and

repair program.

04/01 Fisher-Price, Inc.

East Aurora, NY

Fisher Price Intelli-Table,

#771148, with

manufacturing dates from

9/25/2000 to 10/07/2000

Red knobs on the toy can

break, creating small

parts that present a

choking hazard to

children.

Consumers should

contact the firm for a

free repair kit with

replacement knobs.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-50

04/01 Wilton Industries, Inc.

Woodbridge, IL

Martha Stewart Everyday

tea kettle, distributed to

Kmart

Use of the product may

result in burns from

scalding water.

The firm is offering

consumers a refund or a

free replacement

product.

04/01 Kawasaki Motor

Corporation

Irvine, CA

Kawaski gasoline engine

for back-pack blowers,

Astron model KB 541 &

TMC model KTBL 5600

XA

Consumers may sustain

thermal burns from fuel

igniting as it exits the

exhaust port of blower.

The firm replaced the

spark arrester, engine

shroud and muffler

cover to correct the

potential problem.

04/01 Lithonia Emergency

Systems

Decatur, GA

Emergency lights, 277

volt models ELM &

ELM2

The overheating capacitor

could result in fires.

The firm will provide a

free repair kit with a new

circuit board.

04/01 Safety 1st

New York, NY

"Espcially for Baby"

wipe warmer model

26133

Use of the product

presents a possible

electric shock hazard.

The firm offered

replacements for the

warmers with cracked

interior tubs and

provided a plastic tub

insert for warmers

without cracked interior

tubs.

04/01 Light Tech

Grand Rapids, MI

Light Tech rope lights

Use of the lights presents

a possible electric shock

hazard.

The firm is offering

consumers a replacement

power cord.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-51

04/01 American Tack &

Hardware

Monsey, NY

Westek rope lights

Use of the lights presents

a possible electric shock

hazard.

The firm is offering

consumers a replacement

power cord.

04/01 Costco Corporation, Inc.

Kirkland, WA

Echo chain saw, model

CS-3000

Use of the saw presents a

kickback hazard.

Owners are offered a

refund of purchase price.

04/01 LG Electronics, Inc.

Seoul, Korea

Goldstar DH2510,

DH4010, DH5010;

General Electric

AHG25LAG1,

AHG40LAG1,

AHG50LAG1; Sears

Kenmore 580.59600890

Heat from possible

abnormal solder-joint

may ignite insulating

material, presenting a risk

of fire hazard to

consumers.

The firm offered free inhome repair for GE and

Sears and free carry-in

repair for Goldstar.

04/01 Creative Consumer

Concepts, Inc.

Overland Park, KS

Plastic compass,

distributed by

Whataburger Restaurants

as a premium

The lens cover poses a

choking hazard to young

children.

Consumers are to return

the product to

restaurants for a

replacement toy of equal

value.

04/01 Brunswick Corporation

Skokie, IL

Ballistic bicycle

suspension fork

The fork may fail or

break causing the rider to

fall.

The firm will replace the

forks free of charge to

owners.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-52

04/01 Dynacraft Industries, Inc.

San Rafael, CA

Next Shockzone

mountain bicycle #8536-

33

The fork may break while

riding the bicycle causing

the rider to fall.

The bicycle forks will be

replaced free of charge.

04/01 Marker USA

Salt Lake City, UT

Adult ski bindings, Speed

Point demo model or

rental skis

The base plate may break

while skiing, causing the

skier to fall.

The firm recalled the

products and offered to

replace the base plate.

05/01 Canon U.S.A.

Lake Success, NY

FAXPHONE B640,

combination facsimile

and plain paper copier

An electric component

may fail causing the unit

to catch on fire.

Consumers are to return

the product for a

replacement.

05/01 Dell Computer Corp.

Round Rock, TX

Notebook Computer, 59

watt-hour battery pack

The battery may short

circuit and overheat

presenting a potential fire

hazard.

The firm provided a

replacement battery

pack.

05/01 Cannondale Corporation

Bethel, CT

All Terrain Vehicle V

2001 FX 400, "Category

S"

The spindle may fail

which could lead to loss

of control or bodily

injury.

The firm offered a

replacement program to

consumers.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-53

05/01 Kenyon International,

Inc.

Clinton, CT

Kenyon Express portable

gas range

Use of the items presents

a potential fire/explosion

hazard.

The firm offered

consumers a repair

program.

05/01 Sheico PKS Inc.

Carlsbad, CA

Buoyancy compensator

devices by Genesis,

Sherwood, and Aeris

The overpressure valve

could stick open.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall.

05/01 Dynacraft Industries, Inc.

San Rafael, CA

26" Magna Equator

mountain bicycle,

women's model #8546-84

& men's model #8547-19

The pedal may loosen or

fall off while riding,

causing the rider to fall.

The firm replaced the

pedals free of charge.

05/01 Black & Decker (U.S.),

Inc.

Towson, MD

Dewalt heavy duty 1/2"

stud & joist drill, models

DW124 & DW124K

The drill may not stop

when the switch is

released, possibly causing

strain or laceration

injuries

The firm is replacing the

original switch.

05/01 Stack-On Products Co.,

Inc.

Wauconda, IL

Gun cabinet, Sentinel and

Stack-On GPW-14; GCP914; GCP-910

The products allow

unauthorized access to

guns.

Stack-On will provide

new locks and

installation instructions.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-54

05/01 Fine Pine, Inc.

Vinemont, AL

Wooden bunk bed model

1010 (formerly Model

#1)

Use of the bunk bed

presents a head

entrapment hazard.

The firm will provide a

free retrofit for all the

subject bunk beds.

05/01 Imported Beverages, Inc.

Arden Hills, MN

Home soda making

machine, Drink Master,

Drink Maker, The Drink

Machine, The Carbonator

The product can

"explode" throwing

scapnel that can lacerate

and puncture.

The firm offered

consumers a repair

program.

05/01 Fisher-Price, Inc.

East Aurora, NY

Children's Grow-to-Pro

Basketball, model 72408

Some nets have enlarged

openings. If children put

their heads into the

openings, the net can get

tangled around their

necks and they could

strangle.

Consumers should

contact Fisher-Price to

receive a replacement

net.

05/01 American Suzuki Motor

Corporation

Brea, CA

Off-road motorcycle,

2001 JR50K1

Use of the motorcycle

may cause the rider to

lose control and sustain

injuries.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall

and replaced the throttle

case.

05/01 Ruger

Chicago, IL

Padlocks, cable locks

provided with lock boxes

for guns and rifles

The locks allow

unauthorized access to

firearms.

The firm provided

replacement locks free

of charge.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-55

05/01 Tropitone Furniture Co.

Irvine, CA

Marakesh dining chair,

model 1324

The chair legs may break

causing occupants to fall

to the ground.

The firm recalled the

chairs from the

commercial marketplace.

05/01 LL. Bean

Lewiston, ME

Woodland Valley candle

trio

The dried flowers

contained in the wax can

cause the candle to flare

up.

The firm offered

consumers a replacement

or refund program.

05/01 Asics Tiger Company

Irvine, CA

Asics Gel Wrestling Ear

Guard with Neoprene,

ZW801

The plastic protective

shell could break

resulting in minor injuries

to the side of the head

near the ear.

Consumers are to call

888-380-8222 or

www.asicstiger.com for

a free replacement ear

guard.

05/01 Eaton Corporation

Cleveland, OH

Series 8664/8665 electric

switch, provided in

various DeWalt, Porter

Cable, & Milwaukee

Electric drills

Possible muscle/ligament

strain or lacerations may

result from unexpected

continuous operation of

the equipment.

Production equipment

has been recalibrated

and replacement

switches provided to

consumers.

05/01 Vermont Castings,

Majestic Products

Ontario, Canada

Vent-less space heaters;

VBVH and VPVH series

Overheating inside the

space heaters can cause

exterior surfaces to

become extremely hot,

posing fire and burn

hazards to consumers.

Consumers may receive

a free replacement heater

or a refund.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-56

05/01 Milwaukee Electric Tool

Corp.

Brookfield, WI

1/2" electric drills,

catalog numbers 1610-1,

1630-1, 1670-1, & 1675-

1

Possible wrist or hand

injury may result from the

drill unexpectedly

continuing to operate

after the switch is

disengaged

The firm is offering nocost replacement of

affected switches at

authorized service

centers.

05/01 Porter Cable/Delta

Jackson, TN

Eaton switch repair part

for drill models 632, 633,

635, 7554, 7556, 7664, &

7566

The power may fail to

turn off possibly causing

strain or lacerations.

The switch supplier

improved quality control

to correct the contact

rivet problem that led to

this recall.

05/01 Evenflo Products

Company, Inc.

Vandalia, OH

Joyride car seat/infant

carrier

When the seat is used as

an infant carrier, the

handle can unexpectedly

release causing the seat to

flip forward. An infant

can fall to the ground and

suffer injuries.

Consumers are to

contact Evenflo to

receive a free repair kit.

05/01 Child Craft Industries,

Inc.

Salem, IN

Infant's changing table,

#2616

The joints are

inadequately glued and

may fail, presenting a risk

of fall and injury to

infants.

The firm recalled the

product and offered

consumers an in-home

repair.

05/01 Garden Way, Inc.

Rennselaer, NY

TroyBilt trimmer/tiller

model 52063

Upon use by owner of

mower, parts can fracture

causing injury.

The firm replaced and

repaired mower parts

free of charge to

consumers/owners.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-57

05/01 Value City Department

Stores, Inc./Schottenstein

Stores

Columbus, OH

Silver vase-shaped

candles

The silver paint coating

can ignite presenting a

fire hazard.

Consumers are to return

the product to the store

for refund and $5.00 off

coupon.

05/01 Adhesive Technologies,

Inc.

Hampton, NH

Sears Craftsman InstantOn Bonder electric glue

gun

The glue gun can

overheat, presenting a

risk of fire or burn hazard

to consumers.

The firm is offering

consumers a refund.

05/01 Kompan Inc.

Olympia, WA

Mirrored bubble on Big

Toys public play

equipment, #G107

There is a potential for

burns, if sunlight is

directed through mirrored

bubble onto child.

The firm replaced the

mirrored bubble with a

clear item.

05/01 Gymboree Corporation

Burlingame, CA

Gymboree Baby Boy

Polo bodysuit, sizes 0-3T

The zipper pull can twist

off and pose a choking

hazard.

Consumers should return

the product for a full

refund.

06/01 Wing Enterprise

Springville, UT

Little Jumbo stepladders

The handle may bend

forward causing the user

to fall from the ladder.

The firm recalled the

ladders offering

consumers free repair

and shipping postage.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-58

06/01 Maytag Corp.

Newton, IA

Electric Ranges; Magic

Chef, CER1110AAT or

AAH; Crosley,

CE35000AAT or AAW

Liquid can enter the

indicator light causing

sparking and flaming in

the light, presenting a fire

hazard to consumers.

The indicator light will

be replaced in products

in the field, inventory in

future production.

06/01 Scholastic Inc.

New York, NY

Suntone Pocket Lamp

distributed with Boxcar

Children's Mystery Book

Club orders during 2000-

2001 school year

There is a possible burn

hazard from heated

batteries due to a short

circuit.

The firm sent

replacement flashlights

to each customer.

06/01 Unilever Home and

Personal Care USA

Greenwich, CT

Snuggle Teeny Bean Bear

with nightcap and pompom.

The yellow pom-pom

attached to the end of the

nightcap can detach,

posing a choking hazard

to young children.

Consumers are to

remove the pom-pom

from the bear's nightcap.

06/01 Spin Master Toys

Ontario, Canada

Splash Blast Water

Rocket made before

March 18, 2001

The rocket can fly rapidly

in unpredictable

directions and hit and

injure children.

Consumers should

contact Spin Master

Toys to receive a

replacement rocket.

06/01 Fluke Corporation

Everett, WA

Fluke model T2

Handheld Voltage and

Continuity Tester

Shock, electrocution, and

electrical burn due to

potential failure to

indicate the presence of

electricity.

Future production has

been redesigned to

correct the problem and

existing units will be

repaired at no charge.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-59

06/01 Specialized Bicycle

Components

Alameda, CA

12" specialized helio

bicycle

The frame may break

causing the rider to fall.

The firm will refund the

cost of the bike or offer a

replacement.

06/01 Saks Incorporated

Birmingham, AL

Toddler boys reversible

nylon/fleece vest,

U.R.I.T. & Parisian Kids

The toggle on the zipper

pull presents a potential

choking hazard.

Consumers should return

the product to the store

for a refund.

06/01 Petzl, Inc.

Clearfield, UT

Rock or indoor wall

climbing anchor adhesive

capsules-Collinox 10mm

& 12 mm

If the climber doesn't

check the security of the

stainless steel anchor

prior to loading, he could

fall.

The manufacturer will

supply replacement

capsules. Refunds or

free replacements are

offered to consumers.

06/01 Apple Archery Products

Manchester, PA

"S" hooks on bow press

models 200, 250 & 300

The hooks may break

causing a piece of metal

to injure the user's eyes.

The firm replaced all "s"

hooks on defective

models.

06/01 SUPERGO, Inc.

Santa Monica, CA

Handlebars & bar ends -

Pazzaz models

The handlebars or bar end

may fail causing the rider

to lose control of the

bike.

The firm changed to a

better adhesive to hold

bar ends to handlebars. 

Refunds or replacement

parts are offered to

consumers.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-60

06/01 Giant Bicycle Inc.

Richmond, VA

Bicycle suspension fork

models G7 & G6, TCR &

OCR1 series

The fork may break

causing the rider to fall.

The firm is to fix and or

replace the defective

carbon fibre forks free of

charge to owners/riders.

06/01 Equity Marketing, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

Infra-Red remote

controlled toy race car,

sold by participating

Texaco service stations

The product presents a

potential burn hazard.

The firm offered

consumers a refund of

the purchase price.

06/01 Cannondale Corporation

Bethel, CT

Carbon Lefty bicycle

suspension fork

The fork may fail causing

the rider to lose control

and possibly fall.

The firm offered owners

rebuilt forks and

performance

components free of

charge.

06/01 Trelleborg Viking Inc.

Portsmouth, NH

Scuba diving dry suit

RIV - model valves

The valves may fail

possibly resulting in

drowning.

The firm replaced the

core on the valve to

secure a better seal. 

Free replacements or

repair were offered to all

consumers with

defective units.

06/01 Inglesina USA, Inc.

Montclair, NJ

Inglesina Infant Table

Seat without seat belts

A missing seat belt could

allow a child to get out

the the chair and fall.

Consumers are to

contact Inglesina for a

replacement seat or a full

refund.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-61

06/01 York International

Corporation

York, PA

Gas Furnace,York,

Luxaire, Fraser

Johnson,P3UHB, FL8B,

G8D, P1DUB, PCUH

Potential fire and CO

emission hazards. Heat

exchanger tubes were

made with incomplete

crimp which prevents

proper attachment of tube

to vestibule panel.

Adjustments were made

to heat exchanger tube

crimp machine and

swedge machine used to

attach tube to vestibule

panel.

06/01 Hedstrom

Corporation/Backyard

Products Ltd.

Mount Prospect, IL

Star Cruiser and Rocket

Rider swings sold prior to

May 2001

The swing handle and

seat may separate

resulting in fall injuries.

Consumers are to call

the firm's 800 number

for new bolts to attach

the seat to the handle.

06/01 Burger King Corporation

Miami, FL

Net-enclosed (soft play)

playground equipment at

BKC restaurants

The 2 inch square box

netting allows children to

climb into non-play

spaces and become

injured .

The restaurants are

replacing the 2 inch box

net with no-climb net.

06/01 Cans Unlimited, Inc.

Greer, SC

Fujika KSP-231& KSP229 kerosene heater

cooker

Fire, CO and combustion

gas emissions burn due to

inadequate guarding.

The firm recalled all

products sold.

06/01 Warn Industries, Inc.

Clackamas, OR

Winch Kit -ATV

accessory, model A2000

Use of the product

presents a fire hazard.

The firm offered a

solenoid replacement to

consumers.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-62

06/01 Husqvarna Forest and

Garden Company

Charlotte, NC

Backpack Blower,

models 155BT, 155BF

The fuel tank may leak

presenting a possible fuel

ignition hazard.

The firm replaced the

fuel tank with a re

designed tank.

06/01 Nantucket Distributing

Co.

S. Yarmouth, MA

Galileo Liquid

Thermometer, 17 inch

height

The liquid is flammable. The firm implemented a

 consumer level recall.

06/01 John Deere Consumer

Products, Inc.

Charlotte, NC

Backpack blower, John

Deere & Green Machine

GB-50

The fuel tank may leak,

posing a possible fuel

ignition hazard.

The firm replaced the

fuel tank with

redesigned tank.

06/01 Dacor Corporation

Norwalk, CT

Submersible pressure

guage hose

The hose may leak

possibly causing the diver

to drown.

The firm replaced the

hose on consoles free of

charge to owners.

06/01 John Deere & Company

Moline, IL

Backpack leaf blower,

BP-50

The fuel tank may leak

presenting a possible fuel

ignition problem.

The firm replaced the

fuel tank with a

redesigned tank.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-63

06/01 Fall Woods, Inc.

Birmingham, AL

Hunting treestand safety

harness clip on Seat of

the Pants

The safety harness may

fail under load causing

the hunter to fall.

The firm replaced the D

ring on the safety

harness/strap free of

charge to dealers and

hunters.

06/01 Rans Inc.

Hays, KS

Rans recumbant bicycle

models Stratus, Wave,

Tailwind, Gliss

The headtube riser may

fail causing no steering or

torque in the handlebars. 

The rider may lose

control of the bicycle and

fall.

The firm replaced the

stem and fork riser free

of charge to bicycle

owners.

07/01 Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Kansas City, MO

Creations tea light candle

lamp, model BL5041

Use of the product

presents a fire hazard.

The firm recalled the

lamps and offered

consumers a full refund.

07/01 Carswell Import &

Marketing Associates,

Inc.

Winston-Salem, NC

Robin FL500 backpack

blower

The fuel tank may leak,

presenting a possible fuel

ignition hazard.

The firm replaced the

fuel tank with a

redesigned tank.

07/01 The Flood Company

Hudson, OH

1 gallon bottles of Flood

StainStrip and FloodPro

series stripper/cleaner

Some of the bottles filled

between March 30, 2001

and June 1, 2001 had

closures that did not fit

the bottles properly.

Hazardous product could

leak from the loose caps.

The firm will ensure that

the bottle mold

specifications and

tolerances are such that

leaking is prevented for

future production.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-64

07/01 JT USA, Inc

Chula Vista, CA

Proteus Paintball Face

Mask

User may sustain eye

injuries if struck by paint

ball when mask comes

off.

The firm replaced the

plastic compound and

improved the strap

fasteners.

07/01 Kawasaki Motor Corp.,

U.S.A.

Irvine, CA

ATV model Prairie 650

The rear axle may have

been incorrectly heattreated. This could allow

the axle to fail, leading to

an accident.

The firm offered owners

a replacement product.

07/01 Sun Tome Trading

Corporation

Los Angeles, CA

Baby Walker, "Q

Baby***Baby Handy's",

108ST

Use of the products

presents the potential for

contusions, fractures, and

concussions from impact.

The items were exported

under CPSC supervision.

07/01 DSI Toys, Inc.

Houston, TX

Kitty Kitty Kittens, item

16400, sold prior to June

2001

The water inside the toy

may be contaminated

with bacteria.

The firm is recalling the

product and is offering a

replacement toy.

07/01 Stihl Incorporated

Virginia Beach, VA

Chain saw, model 019T

The blade's brake may

fail exposing consumers

to a laceration hazard.

The firm offered

consumers a repair

program free of charge.

07/01 Huffy Corporation

Dayton, OH

12" and 16" bicycles

The frames can crack

causing the riders to fall

from the bicycles.

The firm re designed the

frames, offering

consumers safe

replacement bicycles

free of charge.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-65

07/01 Tilton Equipment Co.

St. Paul, MN

Backpack blower, model

TB50

The fuel tank may leak,

posing a possible fuel

ignition hazard.

The firm replaced the

tank with a redesigned

tank.

07/01 Molex Inc.

Lisle, IL

Flexible electrical

connector used in

modular office furniture

by Haworth

There is a possible fire or

thermal burn hazard due

to an overheated

connection.

The firm improved

manufacturing and

quality control

processes. All affected

products will be replaced

onsite at no charge.

07/01 Krups North America

Closter, NJ

Electric drip

coffeemakers, models

398 & 405

An electrical connection

can overheat and ignite

the filter basket support,

presenting a risk of fire

and burn hazard to

consumers.

The firm offered

consumers a free

replacement product.

07/01 Spiegel, Inc.

Downers Grove, IL

Handcrafted double star

sconce model 65-2516

The candle flame can

melt the solder causing

the latch to open and

present a fire hazard.

The firm is offering

consumers a free

replacement.

07/01 Spiegel, Inc.

Downers Grove, IL

4-arm sconce model 65-

2541

Use of the product

presents a potential fire

hazard.

The firm is offering a

refund of the purchase

price.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-66

07/01 Atico International USA,

Inc.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Kitchen Gourmet

Automatic & Prinetti

Electric Percolator,

#807969, #807851,

#806991

Use of the products

presents potential fire

hazards.

The firm provided full

refunds to consumers.

07/01 Peg Perego, U.S.A.

Fort Wayne, IN

High Chair,"Peg Perego

Prima Poppa"

Use of the items may

result in contusions,

fractures and

strangulation hazards.

The firm offered

consumers a replacement

part.

07/01 Largan, Inc.

Phoenix, AZ

Digital camera and A/C

adaptor, model 350 Flip

There is a fire hazard

caused by the overheating

A/C adaptor.

The firm has replaced

the A/C adaptors that

originally came with the

cameras.

07/01 Magura USA

Olney, IL

Magura-Gustav M

bicycle hydraulic disc

brakes

The brakes may fail

causing the rider to fall.

The firm offered

consumers a free

replacement of the

hydraulic disc brake

cylinders.

07/01 Dead-On Tools

Torrance, CA

Ti 7 titanium hammer

The hammer head could

propel off, causing injury.

The firm changed its

manufacturing process.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-67

07/01 Union Tools, Inc.

Columbus, OH

P-Handle hand truck, sold

at Sears

The tire rim may

separated due to overinflation.

The firm is offering

consumers a free repair

kit.

07/01 The Toro Company

Bloomington, MN

Rear engine riding

mower, model 70044

The blade could come out

from under the mower

deck and cause serious

injury.

The firm offered a

replacement for the

defective blade spindle

shaft.

07/01 NIKE USA, Inc.

Beaverton, OR

Nike Jordan Trunner

cross-training shoe using

metal clips in the heel

Consumers may sustain

lacerations from the

exposed metal clips in the

shoes.

Consumers are to call

Nike for a free

replacement of the

product.

07/01 Basic Comfort Inc.

Denver, CO

The Baby Sitter infant

seat pad, model 20050

A child can slip to the

side and may be caught in

the shoulder straps that

create a v-shaped opening

around the head and neck

presenting a strangulation

hazard to young children.

Consumers should return

the harness straps to the

company for a free

replacement product.

07/01 Chicco USA

Boundbrook, NJ

Build-A-Ball, #66167

Some of the larger-sized

ball halves can become

stuck on a young child's

face, covering his nose

and mouth, and causing

suffocation.

Consumers should return

the toys to the store

where purchased for a

refund.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-68

07/01 Safety 1st, Inc.

Chestnut Hill, MA

Cabinet and drawer

spring latches, model 516

& 15161 produced from

1993 through 12/1999

The latch may break and

release a small metal

spring. Young children

could choke on the spring

or gain access to a cabinet

or drawer where

dangerous items are

stored.

Consumers should

contact Safety 1st for

free replacement latches.

08/01 Invensys

Carol Stream, IL

Invensys Appliance

Controls MSC gas safety

valve

Use of the product may

result in a fire from

possible gas leaks.

The firm implemented a

program to locate and

replace defective gas

appliance control valves

and started quality

control testing to prevent

future use of defective

screws.

08/01 Milwaukee Electric Tool

Corp.

Brookfield, WI

Electric impact wrench,

models 9070-20, 9075-

20, & 9071-20

The power cord may

detach presenting a

potential electric shock

hazard.

The firm provided an

improved strain relief

clamp for the power

cord.

08/01 BikeE

Corvallis, OR

Recumbant bicycle front

suspension, modelsRX &

 FX

The front fork may break

and fail causing the rider

to lose control of the

bike.

The firm offered free

suspension replacements

to consumers.

08/01 Makita U.S.A., Inc.

La Mirada, CA

Backpack blower

RBL500

The fuel tank may leak,

presenting a possible fuel

ignition hazard.

The firm offered a re

designed replacement

fuel tank.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-69

08/01 Harrington Signal Inc.

Moline, IL

Fire alarm speaker

device, series SPLF

The speaker may fail to

warn in the event of fire.

The firm provide free

replacement products to

consumers.

08/01 Midwest of Cannon Falls,

Inc.

Cannon Falls, MN

Bird bath item no. 38618-

7

Concentrated rays from

the sun may ignite nearby

objects, presenting a risk

of fire or thermal burn

hazard to consumers.

The firm is offering a

full refund to consumers

that return the glass

bowl.

08/01 Cannondale Corporation.

Bethel, CT

All terrain vehicle model

year 2001 and 2002

Cannibal and FX 400

The ball joints on the Aarm assembly and the tierods on these vehicles can

break. If either breaks,

the operator can lose

control of the vehicle

during use and crash.

The firm offered

consumers a free

replacement product.

08/01 LTD Commodities, Inc.

Bannockburn, IL

3 to 5 wick glass oil

lamps, models

GOV/GOY

Use of the products

presents fire and

laceration hazards.

The firm offered a full

refund and free shipping

and handling charges.

08/01 American Suzuki Motor

Corporation

Brea, CA

Youth ATV model LT50K2

The rear axle and drive

chain adjustment was not

performed correctly

during the factory

assembly process.

The firm offered

consumers a free repair

program.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-70

08/01 Think Mobility, LLC

Carlsbad, CA

Electrically assisted

bicycle

The handlebars may

unlock during riding

possibly resulting in head

injuries.

The bolt breaks due to

it's two piece design. 

The manufacturer has

moved to a one-piece

bolt to eliminate the

shearing of the bolt head

from the shaft.

08/01 Burger King Corporation

Miami, FL

Premium toys by Alcone

Manufacturing Company:

"Sassy" Hourglass Space

Sprout and Look for Me

Bumblebee

The toys may break apart

releasing beads that pose

choking and aspiration

hazards.

The firm offered

consumers a free

replacement toy.

08/01 The Discovery Channel

Stores, Inc.

Berkeley, CA

1and 5 wick oil burning

lamps

Use of the product

presents fire and

laceration hazards.

The firm offered

consumers a full refund

of the purchase price.

08/01 Kids "R" Us, Inc.

Paramus, NJ

"Little Legends" and

Koala Baby" brand

newborn/infant boys,

nylon cargo pants sold

through July 2001

The toggle on the pockets

of the pants can break off,

posing a choking hazard

to young children.

Consumers should

remove and discard the

toggle on the pockets of

the pants.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

F-71

08/01 Recreational Equipment

Inc. (REI)

Kent, WA

Kids Super Cap, #671-

059-0016

The cap's snap-on pull

can detach from the sizeadjustment cord, posing a

choking hazard to young

children.

Consumers should return

the baseball cap to the

nearest REI retailer.

08/01 Fisher-Price, Inc.

East Aurora, NY

Sit'n Soothe Portable

Bassinet, model numbers

79334, 79336 & 79338

Children and adults can

be injured when their

fingers are pinched or cut

between parts of the

folding mechanism on the

bassinet.

Consumers are to

contact Fisher-Price to

order a free repair kit.

08/01 Kolcraft Enterprises

Chicago, IL

Model 36122 stroller

The lock mechanisms can

break and cause the

stroller to collapse.

Consumers are to

contact Kolcraft to

receive a free repair kit.

08/01 SoloRider Industries, Inc.

Englewoood, CO

AteeA single rider golf

cart, model 32

The cart may continue to

operate after being

disengaged.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall.

08/01 J. C. Penney Company,

Inc.

Plano, TX

Vinyl duck

Small parts on the duck

present a choking hazard.

The firm discontinued

the product.

08/01 Snapper

McDonough, GA

Walk-behind lawn

mower, model MR

216015T

Consumers may sustain a

laceration from a flying

blade.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

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08/01 Racing Champion/Ertl

Inc.

Dyersville, IA

John Deere Kids Toolbox

with yellow carrying

handle, ERTL #34424

The handle may break

creating small parts and a

sharp plastic edge that

pose a choking and

laceration hazard to

young children.

Consumers are to

contact the manufacturer

for a free replacement

toy with a new handle.

08/01 Kids II, Inc.

Arpharetta, GA

Carter's Activity

Butterflies #50052

The wire in the antenna

presents laceration and

abrasion hazards.

Consumers are to

contact Kids II or return

the product to the

retailer for free toy

without a wire in the

antenna.

09/01 Lynrus Aluminum

Products

Salt Lake City, UT

Basketball backstop

safety strap

The device's welds may

fail causing it to fall and

possibly hit someone

nearby.

The firm implemented a

repair program.

09/01 Indermohan Brar

Elizabeth, NJ

Christmas lights, Luces

50 Miniature & 140

Musical

Use of the items presents

a potential for

electrocution and burn

hazards.

The firm corrected the

problem prior to

inventory distribution.

09/01 Apple Computer, Inc.

Cupertino, CA

A/C power adapter for

Apple PowerBook G3,

notebook computers

The product may

overheat posing a

possible fire hazard.

The firm replaced the

affected adapters with a

different model adapter.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

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09/01 Andersen Corporation

Baypoint, MN

Tilt-Wash double hung

windows, series 200

The lower sash may tip

inward hitting a person or

object next to the window

and/or the glass may

break.

The firm replaced the tilt

latches on the lower sash

with stronger, dualaction tilt latches. Free

in home repair to be

done by Andersen

service personnel.

09/01 Makita U.S.A.

La Mirada, CA

Electric nailer, models

AN901, AN922 &

AN942

The nails may

unexpectedly discharge

from the nailer when

connecting the air hose.

The firm redesigned the

defective models and

offered consumers a free

replacement units.

09/01 Ryobi Technologies, Inc.

Anderson, SC

Circular Saws; CSB120,

CSB130, CSB1308,

CSB120K, CSB130JS

The saws have exposed

blades that pose

lacerations a hazard.

The firm implemented a

consumer level recall.

09/01 Jungle Jim's Accessory

Products

Louisville, KY

Lawn mower jack, model

JJ; JACK2

The jack may not

sufficiently support the

lawn mower, possibly

causing the mower to fall

on a consumer.

The firm redesigned the

safety arm offering

consumers a free

replacement unit with

new installation

instructions.

09/01 Maya Wrap, Inc

Yadkinville, NC

Cotton sling-type infant

carrier with 1/8" thick

metal rings sold from

January through July

2001

The welds on the rings

can break, posing a fall

hazard to children.

Consumers are to

contact the firm for a

free repair.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

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09/01 National Service

Industries

Atlanta, GA

ZEP Commercial and

Enforcer brand 10 Minute

Hair Clog Remover and

Drain Care Professional

Strength Drain Opener,

64-oz.

The product may leak

through its closures

causing consumers to

sustain chemical burns.

The firm will resume

using original caps,

which do not exhibit

leakage problems. Firm

will ship new caps to

consumers.

09/01 KeySonic Technolygy

Inc.

San Jose, CA

Belkin brand, model

F6C625 Uninterruptible

Power Supply

Use of the product

presents a potential fire

hazard.

New production will

utilize a redesigned

circuit board and

different connector.

09/01 York International

Corporation

York, PA

Gas furnace (80% midefficiency) York,

Luxaire, & Coleman,

P4HU, P1DU, FL8B,

G8D, G8T, & L8T

Use of the products

presents potential fire and

CO emission hazards.

The firm is to inspect,

identify and replace

defective furnaces.

09/01 Hanna Andersson

Portland, OR

Knit hat with braid

decorations, style 23663

The braids present a

possible choking hazard

to children.

The firm offered a

refund for consumers. 

Inventory hats were

changed to a shorter

braid.
Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

Certain corrective actions may not rise to the level of a substantial product hazard, but a firm still

chooses to undertake a voluntary corrective action plan. In some of those cases, the corrective

action plan may not be listed.

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09/01 Biddeford Textile

Corporation

Biddeford, ME

Patton electric blanket

The electric connections

cause the electric blanket

to overheat and present

potential fire and burn

hazards.

The firm offered

consumers a repair

program.

09/01 Oreck Manufacturing

Company

Long Beach, MS

AC adapter for

rechargable hand

vacuum, models ZIPV,

ZIPV-449, ZIPV-437

The AC adapter may

overheat posing a

potential for fire or burn

injuries.

The firm redesigned the

charger's plug which

connects to the vacuum.

09/01 L. L. Bean Inc.

Freeport, ME

Etched glass mirror,

PT49 & NX30

Use of the product

presents a severe

laceration hazard.

The firm offered

consumers a Fix Kit

repair program.
APPENDIX G: Litigation and Settlements
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Litigation and Settlements

Part I of this appendix summarizes the federal court cases, categorized by type, to which

the Commission was a party during fiscal year 2001. Part II summarizes the civil penalty

settlement agreements accepted by the Commission during fiscal year 2001.

Part I : Civil Penalty/Injunction Cases

U.S. v. Mirama Enterprises, Inc. D/B/A Aroma Housewares Company, No. 00 CV

2269 K (LAB) (S.D. Calif.). Beginning in January 1998, Aroma received reports of its

juicer shattering. Through October 1998, it had received 19 such incident reports,

including 13 injuries. Aroma failed to report this information to the Commission. On

November 9, 2000, the government filed a complaint seeking a civil penalty and

injunction. On December 13, 2000, Aroma filed an answer. On February 5, 2001, the

parties had an "Early Neutral Evaluation” with a magistrate.

U.S. v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Sam’s East, Inc., Sam’s West, Inc. and Icon Health

and Fitness, Inc., No. PJM-01-CV-1521 (D. Md.). Prior to October 1996, Icon made

and distributed three types of exercise machines. They had a defective link-arm that

permitted the seat to unexpectedly disconnect during use, causing the user to fall

abruptly. Between 1996 and 1999, Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club sold more than 50,000

pieces of this equipment. Despite knowing of numerous injuries, including nearly 30 that

occurred in the retail stores while consumers were trying out the equipment, the

companies failed to report to CPSC. On May 24, 2001, the government filed a complaint

seeking a civil penalty and injunction. On June 21, 2001, the defendant companies filed

answers.

U.S. v. Springfield Scientific, No. 6:01cv06125 (D. Ore.). CPSC, along with the

Department of Justice and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, investigated the

manufacture and sale of explosive devices. CPSC found Springfield Scientific to be a

supplier of chemicals used in such illegal fireworks as M-80s, quarter sticks, M-1000s,

and tennis ball bombs. On April 5, 2001, the government and Springfield reached

agreement on a consent decree that Springfield cease distributing chemicals that are

components of illegal fireworks. The court approved the decree on April 12, 2001.

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

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

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

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

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

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

2001, the defendants filed an answer. On September 4, 2001, the government made

mandatory document disclosures to Ameri-China.
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U.S. v. Shelton Wholesale, Inc. (d/b/a Shelton Fireworks), Polaris Fireworks, Inc.

and Gregory Shelton, an individual, No. 96-6131-CV-SJ-1 (W. D. Mo.) and In re: 

Gregory P. Shelton, petitioner, No. 99-4057WMSJ (8th Cir.). Over a 4-year period,

Shelton Fireworks imported 23 different shipments of fireworks that failed to comply

with CPSC's regulations and with the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. On October 2,

1996, the government filed a complaint seeking a civil penalty and injunction. The

defendants (collectively, "Shelton Fireworks") filed an answer on November 29, 1996. 

Between July 1997 and April 1998, the parties engaged in discovery, including

depositions, interrogatories, and document production. The government moved for

summary judgment on February 13, 1998, and Shelton Fireworks moved for summary

judgment on March 3, 1998. On April 28, 1998, the court ruled on the cross motions for

summary judgment and found that: (a) CPSC has jurisdiction to regulate fireworks, (b)

Shelton Fireworks's products were in interstate commerce, (c) the doctrine of laches does

not preclude CPSC from seeking civil penalties, (d) CPSC may rely for injunctive relief

on violative fireworks that it permitted Shelton Fireworks to sell, (e) CPSC may use

sampling to condemn a whole fireworks shipment, (f) the issue of non-random sampling

is reserved for trial, (g) Shelton Fireworks's due process arguments lack merit, (h) the

statistical validity of a sample that disregards the size of the shipment is reserved for trial,

(i) Shelton Fireworks's claim that fuse burn values of 2.51 and higher must be rounded up

to 3 is not adopted, (j) Shelton Fireworks's claim about the labeling of small festival balls

is wrong, (k) Shelton Fireworks's arguments about the corporate and individual

distinctiveness of the three importers are reserved for trial, (l) CPSC's assertion that

Shelton Fireworks acted "knowingly" is reserved for trial, (m) there is jurisdiction over

the NFA case, and (n) there is no evidence to support Shelton Fireworks's claim that

CPSC took "unjustified actions and threats" against Shelton Fireworks.

From May 11-15, 1998, the parties presented evidence at a bench trial (a non-jury

trial before the judge). Both sides filed post-trial briefs on August 3, 1998. The court

heard oral argument on November 5, 1998. On January 6, 1999, the court ordered

Shelton Fireworks to pay a $100,000 fine, and enjoined Shelton Fireworks from

importing violative fireworks in the future. On April 16, 1999, the government moved

for summary judgment against Gregory Shelton (he had been added as a defendant in

1997, but was not involved in the bench trial because he had requested a jury trial). After

Mr. Shelton opposed the government's motion and the government replied, the court

granted the motion in part and denied it in part on September 21, 1999. The court

enjoined Mr. Shelton from knowingly or recklessly importing products violative of the

CPSC's fireworks regulations. The court further ruled that Mr. Shelton's violations had

been established, but whether the violations occurred "knowingly" cannot be determined

as a matter of law and would be a question for a jury. Pending appeal, Shelton moved for

a stay of enforcement, seeking to post a $25,000 bond instead of paying the $25,000

portion of the fine due on August 1, 1999. The government asked for a $50,000 bond, to

cover two installment payments. On July 30, 1999, the court set a bond of $50,000.

On November 20, 1999, Shelton Fireworks petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals

for the Eighth Circuit for a writ of mandamus seeking an order to the district court (1) to
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vacate the September 22, 1999 order entering summary judgment, (2) to grant Gregory

Shelton a jury trial on all issues, and (3) to set aside judgment against the corporate

defendants. On December 11, 1999, the government filed a response to the mandamus

petition. On January 11, 2000, the 8th Circuit denied a writ of mandamus, stating that

whether any party has a right to a trial by jury can be determined in a timely appeal.

On September 18, 2000, the government filed with the district court a Motion for

Reconsideration Regarding Liability of Gregory Shelton for Civil Penalties and

Suggestions in Support. Mr. Shelton responded to that motion on October 31, 2000, and

the government replied on November 14, 2000. On December 12, 2000 the court denied

the government’s motion for reconsideration.

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

consolidate this case, for appeal, with Greg Shelton, Shelton Wholesale, Inc. and The

National Fireworks Association, Ltd. v. CPSC, No. 97-6021-CV-SJ-4-6 (W. D. Mo.) and

No. 99-1450WMSJ (8th Cir.), discussed below. Shelton Fireworks filed its opening brief

on May 4, 2001, the government filed its responsive brief on June 4, 2001, and Shelton

Fireworks filed its reply brief on June 18, 2001. The Eighth Circuit heard oral arguments

on September 10, 2001.

U.S. v. Midwest Fireworks Manufacturing Co., Inc.; Fireworks of America Ltd

Corp and Pacific Financial Services of America, Inc.; and Larry Lomaz and David

Bowman, No. 5:99 CV 2240 (N.D. Ohio) and No. 99-4445 (6th Cir.). Over a five-year

period, Midwest Fireworks violated the Federal Hazardous Substances Act by importing

more than 70 shipments of non-complying fireworks. When such fireworks were

released to Midwest under bond, the company failed to recondition, re-export, or destroy

them. In August 1999, an undercover CPSC investigator bought illegal fireworks from

two Midwest retail locations. On September 20, 1999, the government filed a complaint,

a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO), a motion for preliminary and

permanent injunctions, and supporting papers. On September 27, 1999, the defendants

filed responses. On the same day, the court held a TRO hearing and, at the conclusion of

the hearing, issued a TRO. On October 6, 1999, the court held a preliminary injunction

hearing and, at the conclusion of the hearing, issued a preliminary injunction from the

bench. A written order of preliminary injunction followed on November 3, 1999. On

November 18, 1999, Midwest appealed the preliminary injunction to the U.S. Court of

Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. On November 19, 1999, the district court held a permanent

injunction hearing and, at the conclusion of the hearing, issued a permanent injunction

from the bench. A written order of permanent injunction that issued on December 29,

1999: (1) enjoined the defendants from receiving, giving away, or otherwise distributing

listed banned fireworks, (2) provided access to CPSC to conduct further sampling and

inspections, (3) required accounting by defendants, and (4) ordered defendants to destroy

banned fireworks. On January 6, 2000, the government moved to amend and supplement

the judgment to comport with the court's findings at the permanent injunction hearing. 

On January 27, 2000, the court entered an amended order of permanent injunction.
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On January 25, 2000, the defendants appealed to the Sixth Circuit the December

29, 1999 permanent injunction and moved for a partial stay of enforcement. The

defendants filed their opening brief on April 24, 2000, the government filed its

responding brief on May 24, 2000, and the defendants filed their reply brief on June 5,

2000. On March 6, 2001, the Court heard oral arguments. On May 3, 2001, the Sixth

Circuit affirmed the district court’s decision. And the defendants burned approximately

100,000 pounds of fireworks on August 14, 2001.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

court granted the application to reopen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

steps to assure the conformity of their cigarette lighters to the CPSC standard. On June

22, 1999, the defendants filed an answer. On August 25, 1999, the defendants filed a

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 15, 2000, on motion of defendants, the court dismissed without prejudice the
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case against American Buyers. On December 11, 2000, the court granted the defendants’

request to postpone the January 8, 2001 trial date.

Criminal Cases

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hazardous Substances Act on August 13, 2001.

U.S. v. Kenneth Shearer, No. 1:01-CR-49 (D. Ind.). Mr. Shearer operated All

American Professional Fireworks, a retail fireworks business in Angola, Indiana that was

not licensed by ATF. During 1999, he sold display fireworks without an ATF license. 

He also tampered with the markings on display fireworks by placing false labels on them.

 Further, he received display fireworks without an ATF license. On July 25, 2001, Mr.

Shearer was indicted. He was arraigned and pled not guilty on July 27, 2001.

U.S. v. Rodney Glenn Simpson, No. 00-CR-0423 (W.D. Wash.). In June and December

1999, CPSC investigators made undercover purchases of illegal explosives from a

fireworks stand in “Boom City,” located on the Tulalip Indian Reservation in Marysville,

Washington. Mr. Simpson owned and operated the stand. He admitted to selling the

fireworks in June 1999 and promised to stop. He again sold illegal devices in December

1999. Mr. Simpson was indicted on August 30, 2000. He was arraigned and pled not

guilty on September 7, 2000. On January 9, 2001, Mr. Simpson pled guilty to one felony

count of dealing in explosive materials without a license in violation of 18 U.S.C. §

842(a)(1) and one misdemeanor count of receiving a banned hazardous substance in

interstate commerce in violation of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. On May 18,

2001, the court sentenced Mr. Simpson to serve 14 months in prison.

U.S. v. Dean Fryberg, Jr., No. 00-CR-0504C (W.D. Wash.). In May 1999, tribal police

officers for the Tulalip Indian Reservation in Marysville, Washington stopped a car for

moving violations. The car contained illegal fireworks, and the occupants admitted they

had manufactured them at the direction of Dean Fryberg in a nearby trailer. A search of

the trailer revealed an intact explosive manufacturing operation, including precursor

chemicals, mixed explosive powder, tubes, fuses, tools, and completed fireworks. They

were seized and destroyed. On October 12, 2000, Mr. Fryberg was indicted. He was

arraigned and pled not guilty on November 7, 2000. On February 12, 2001, Mr. Fryberg

pled guilty to one felony count of manufacturing explosives without a license in violation

of 18 U.S.C. § 842(a)(1) and one misdemeanor count of storing explosive materials not in

conformity with ATF regulations in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 842(j). On May 18, 2001,

the court sentenced Mr. Fryberg to serve 12 months and one day in prison.
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U.S. v. Robert J. Carr, No. 01-30040 (C.D. Ill.). Mr. Carr, licensed by ATF as a

manufacturer of high explosives, made and sold fireworks in Mason City, Illinois under

the name Midwest Fireworks and Display, Inc. He sold illegal M-80s, ping pong ball

explosives, and other large devices to non-ATF-licensed people who then sold them to

consumers. On February 12, 2001, Mr. Carr signed a plea agreement under which he

would plead guilty to one count of distributing explosive materials to persons in a state

where the purchase, possession, or use of the explosives by such persons violates state

law (18 U.S.C. § 842(e)). A criminal information and the plea agreement were filed on

February 28, 2001, and Mr. Carr entered a guilty plea on April 20, 2001. On August 24,

2001, the court sentenced Mr. Carr to serve 21 months in prison and two years supervised

release.

U.S. v. Philip L. Boyce, Crim. No. 00-MC-101-MLB (D. Kansas). Mr. Boyce managed

Taylers Fireworks, a retail and wholesale fireworks business in Kansas City, Kansas that

was not licensed by ATF. Since at least 1977, he sold flash powder explosives, such as

M-80s, to consumers. He also fraudulently placed “1.4G” labels over existing “1.3G”

labels on cases of fireworks to conceal the fact that the cases contained “Display”

fireworks (under DOT regulations, consumer fireworks are 1.4G explosives and Display

fireworks are 1.3G explosives). On March 7, 2001, a grand jury returned a three-count

indictment against Mr. Boyce. He was arraigned and pled not guilty on March 29, 2001.

 On June 11, 2001, Mr. Boyce pled guilty to one felony count of tampering or altering

labeling requirements under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act. On September

10, 2001, the court sentenced Mr. Boyce to three years probation, a $2500 fine, and a

$100 special assessment.

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

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

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

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

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

hazardous substance under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.

Seizure Case

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

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

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

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

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

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

under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. On July 26, 2001 the government filed a

complaint for forfeiture, and on July 27, 2001 the court ordered a warrant of arrest. 
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Warrant

U.S. v. Lucky Toys and Union Imports, No. CV 01-MISC-64 (C. D. Calif.). On May

30, 2001, CPSC investigators attempted to conduct a full establishment inspection of

Lucky Toys, which imports toys and other children’s products. The company, through its

attorney, refused to permit the inspection. On June 13, 2001, the court issued an

inspection warrant based on a CPSC application. On June 27-28, 2001, CPSC

investigators executed the warrant against Lucky Toys and Union Imports.

Cases Against the Commission

Grucon Corporation v. CPSC, No. 01-C-0157 (E. D. Wisc.). CPSC had underway an

investigation of the safety of Star ME-1 fire sprinklers, and was looking into the liability

for a corrective action of several companies, including Grucon and Sprinkler Company of

Milwaukee. Grucon maintained that it was not responsible for any recall. On February

14, 2001, Grucon filed a complaint against CPSC seeking a declaratory judgment that

Grucon and Sprinkler Company of Milwaukee are separate corporate entities and that

CPSC cannot seek corrective action from Grucon. On April 13, 2001, the government

filed a motion to dismiss the case. Grucon filed an opposition brief on May 17, 2001,

and the government filed a reply brief on June 7, 2001. On September 18, 2001, the

court granted the government’s motion to dismiss, and dismissed the case without

prejudice.

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

CPSC had underway an investigation of the safety of Model A Flush fire sprinklers. 

Reliable maintained that the products are not “consumer products” under the Consumer

Product Safety Act, and therefore fall outside of CPSC’s authority. On September 13,

2000, Reliable filed a complaint seeking a declaratory judgment, but did not serve the

complaint on the government. On January 8, 2001, Reliable voluntarily dismissed the

lawsuit without prejudice. On January 8, 2001, Reliable filed a second (identical)

complaint, which it served on the government on May 7, 2001. On July 17, 2001, the

government filed a motion to dismiss the case. Reliable filed an opposition on August

31, 2001. 

Greg Shelton, Shelton Wholesale, Inc. and The National Fireworks Association, Ltd.

v. CPSC, No. 97-6021-CV-SJ-4-6 (W. D. Mo.) and No. 99-1450WMSJ (8th Cir.). Since

1969, the Federal Hazardous Substances Act has imposed statutory restrictions on the

distribution of certain fireworks devices. Under regulations of the Food and Drug

Administration and CPSC, additional restrictions have existed. Under those statutory and

regulatory provisions, CPSC takes enforcement actions against the products of Shelton

and members of the National Fireworks Association. On February 14, 1997, the

plaintiffs filed a complaint and motion for preliminary injunction, alleging that CPSC

acted illegally. On March 4, 1997, the government filed a motion to dismiss. On April

10, 1997, the judge filed a Memorandum to Counsel, to which both sides responded. On
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May 8, 1997, the court denied the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction and the

government's motion to dismiss. Between July 1997 and April 1998, the parties engaged

in discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, and document production. The

government moved for summary judgment on February 13, 1998, and the plaintiffs

moved for summary judgment on March 3, 1998. On April 28, 1998, the court ruled on

the cross motions for summary judgment and found that: (a) CPSC has jurisdiction to

regulate fireworks, (b) Shelton's products were in interstate commerce, (c) the doctrine of

laches does not preclude CPSC from seeking civil penalties, (d) CPSC may rely for

injunctive relief on violative fireworks that it permitted Shelton to sell, (e) CPSC may use

sampling to condemn a whole fireworks shipment, (f) the issue of non-random sampling

is reserved for trial, (g) Shelton's and NFA's due process arguments lack merit, (h) the

statistical validity of a sample that disregards the size of the shipment is reserved for trial,

(i) Shelton's and NFA's claim that fuse burn values of 2.51 and higher must be rounded

up to 3 is not adopted, (j) Shelton's and NFA's claim about the labeling of small festival

balls is wrong, (k) Shelton's arguments about the corporate and individual distinctiveness

of the three importers are reserved for trial, (l) CPSC's assertion that Shelton acted

"knowingly" is reserved for trial, (m) there is jurisdiction over the NFA case, and (n)

there is no evidence to support Shelton's claim that CPSC took "unjustified actions and

threats" against Shelton.

From May 11-15, 1998, the parties presented evidence at a bench trial (a non-jury

trial before the judge). Both sides filed post-trial briefs on August 3, 1998. The court

heard oral argument on November 5, 1998. On January 6, 1999, the court denied

Shelton's and NFA's remaining due process claims and entered judgment for CPSC. On

February 5, 1999, Shelton and NFA filed notices of appeal. On March 31, 1999, the

Court of Appeals issued an order to show cause why the appellate proceedings should not

be held in abeyance pending any further appeal by the Shelton parties in the "fine" case. 

On April 5, 1999, the Court of Appeals suspended the briefing schedule pending

resolution of its show cause order. On April 16, 1999, both sides responded to the show

cause order. On April 28, 1999, the Court of Appeals ordered the appeal held in

abeyance pending a final judgment in the "fine" case.

On April 2, 2001, the Eighth Circuit consolidated this case for appeal with U.S. v.

Shelton Wholesale, Inc. (d/b/a Shelton Fireworks), Polaris Fireworks, Inc. and Gregory

Shelton, an individual, No. 96-6131-CV-SJ-1 (W. D. Mo.) and In re: Gregory P.

Shelton, petitioner, No. 99-4057WMSJ (8th Cir.), discussed above. Shelton and NFA

filed their opening brief on May 4, 2001, the government filed its responsive brief on

June 4, 2001, and Shelton and NFA filed their reply brief on June 18, 2001. The Eighth

Circuit heard oral arguments on September 10, 2001.
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Part II: Civil Penalty Agreements Accepted by the Commission

In the Matter of Cosco, Inc. and Safety 1st, Inc., CPSC Docket No. 01-C0006. Cosco agreed to

pay a civil penalty of $1.3 million, and Safety 1st, a penalty of $450,000 to resolve allegations the

firms knowingly failed to comply with the reporting requirements of section 15(b) of the CPSA,

15 U.S.C. § 2064(b) with respect to several children’s products.

In the Matter of Crawford Textile Corp., CPSC Docket No. 01-C00001. The firm agreed to pay

a civil penalty of $150,000 to resolve allegations it knowingly distributed violative fabric in

violation of the Flammable Fabrics Act, and failed to report the hazard under section 15(b) of the

Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2064(b).

In the Matter of Federated Department Stores, Inc., CPSC Docket No. 01-C0007. The firm

paid a civil penalty of $850,000 to settle allegations it knowingly sold sleepwear garments that

violated the flammability requirements under the Flammable Fabrics Act.

In the Matter of Fisher Price, Inc., CPSC Docket No. 01-C0008. The firm paid a civil penalty

of $1.1 million to resolve allegations it knowingly failed to report potential hazards in its “Power

Wheel” electric vehicles under section 15(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. §

2064(b).

In the Matter of Hanro, USA Inc., CPSC Docket No. 01-C0004. The firm agreed to pay a civil

penalty of $150,000 to resolve allegations it knowingly sold flammable women’s robes in

violation of the Flammable Fabrics Act and failed to report under section 15(b) of the Consumer

Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2064(b).

In the Matter of The Lane Company, Inc., CPSC Docket No. 01-C0009. The firm agreed to

pay a civil penalty of $900,000 to resolve allegations it knowingly failed to report hazards in

certain of its cedar chests under section 15(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. §

2064(b).

In the Matter of Mast Industries, Inc. (A wholly owned subsidiary of The Limited, Inc.) and

The Limited, Inc., CPSC Docket No. 01-C0010. The firm agreed to pay a civil penalty of

$500,000 to resolve allegations it knowingly sold children’s sleepwear that did not comply with

the Flammable Fabrics Act.

In the Matter of Tensor Corporation, CPSC Docket No. 01-C0003. The firm agreed to pay a

civil penalty of $125,000 to settle allegations it knowingly failed to report problems with its

halogen light bulbs under section 15(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. §

2064(b).

In the Matter of Tropitone Furniture Co., Inc., CPSC Docket No. 01-C0002. The firm agreed

to pay a civil penalty of $750,000 to settle allegations it knowingly failed to report hazards

associated with certain of its chaise lounge chairs under section 15(b) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. §

2064(b). The firm also settled allegations it failed to report lawsuit settlements and judgments

under section 37 of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. § 2084.
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In the Matter of West Bend Company, CPSC Docket No. 01-C0005. The firm agreed to pay a

civil penalty of $225,000 to resolve allegations it knowingly failed to report hazards in certain of

its water distillers as required by section 15(b) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. § 2064(b).
APPENDIX H: Index of Products Regulated

by CPSC
H-3

Index of Products Regulated by CPSC

Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

Acetaminophen PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(16)

exemption 1700.14(a)(16)(i),(ii)

Acetic acid HSA labeling 1500.129(g)

Acetonitrile (see glue remover)

Adhesives, HSA labeling 1500.133

 containing methyl alcohol HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(34)

 labeling

 nitrocellulose base HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(10)

 labeling

 floor covering HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(13)

 labeling

 extremely flammable contact CPSA ban 1302

CPSA to be regulated 1145.3

 under CPSA

Aerosols (see self-pressurized HSA suggested labeling 1500.130

 products)

Aluminized polyester film kite HSA ban 1500.18(c)(1)

Ammonia, ammonia water (house- HSA labeling 1500.129(g)

 hold), ammonium hydroxide

Antennas

 (CB base station and TV) CPSA labeling requirement 1402

 (Omnidirectional CB base station) CPSA performance and 1204

 certification

Antifreeze, ethylene glycol HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(2),

 (b)(2)

 PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(11)

Antiquing kits HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(25)

 labeling

Appliances, coal and wood-burning CPSA provision of perfor- 1406

 mance and technical

 data

Architectural glazing materials CPSA safety standard 1201

Art materials HSA exemption from ban 1500.85(a)(4)

HSA labeling 1500.14(b)(8)

Artist's paints CPSA exemption from lead 1303.3(c)(2)

 limit

Asbestos-containing patching CPSA ban 1304

 compounds CPSA to be regulated 1145.4

 under the CPSA

Asbestos-containing garments HSA ban 1500.17(a)(7)

 for general use

Asbestos-containing artificial CPSA ban 1305

 emberizing materials CPSA to be regulated under the CPSA 1145.5
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-4

Aspirin products PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(1)

effervescent tablet 1700.14(a)(1)(i)

 exemption

unflavored powders 1700.14(a)(1)(ii)

 exemption

Baby bouncers and walkers HSA standard and ban 1500.18(a)(6)

 exemption from banning 1500.86(a)(4)

Balloons, plastic mixtures HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(4)

Batteries, storage, wet-cell PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(9)

 packaging

Benzene (benzol) HSA special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)(i)

Benzene (paint solvents) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(15)

Bergamot oil HSA labeling 1500.13(e)

Betamethasone PPPA exemption from special 170.14(a)(10)

 Packaging (viii)

Bicycles HSA ban 1500.18(a)(12)

safety requirements 1512

Bicycle helmets CPSA safety requirements 1203

Biological specimens, preserved HSA exemption from ban 1500.85(a)(4)

Blasting caps HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(35)

Bunk beds

 Adult CPSA standard 1213

 Child HSA ban 1500.18(a)(18)

safety requirements 1513

Butane in cigarette lighters HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(29)

Carbolic acid (phenol) HSA labeling 1500.129(d)

Carbon tetrachloride HSA ban 1500.17(a)(2)

Carpets and rugs (large) FFA standard (FF 1-70) 1630

Carpets and rugs (small) FFA standard (FF 2-70) 1631

Caustic poisons HSA labeling 1500.129

 potash HSA labeling 1500.129

PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5)

 soda HSA labeling 1500.129(j)

PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5)

Cellulose sponges HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(15)

Cellulose insulation CPSA standard 1209

CPSA labeling 1404

Charcoal briquettes HSA classification as 1500.12(a)(1)

 hazardous

 special labeling 1500.14(b)(6)
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-5

Chemistry sets HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(23)

 exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(1)

Child-resistant packaging PPPA criteria and substances 1700

 (see special packaging) subject

Chlorofluorocarbons, self CPSA labeling requirement 1401

 pressurized products containing

Cholestyramine, anhydrous PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(v)

 packaging 

Cigarette lighters HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(29)

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(20)

CPSA standard 1210

Clacker balls HSA requirements 1500.18(a)(7)

1500.86(a)(5)

Cleaning products HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(11)

Clothing (see wearing apparel, sleepwear)

Coal burning appliances (see appliances)

Coldwave permanent neutralizers PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(19)

 containing sodium bromate or

 potassium bromate

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

 packaging

Combustible hazardous HSA definition 1500.3(c)(iii)

 substances flashpoint testing 1500.43a

Conjugated estrogens tablets PPPA exemption from special 1700. 1 4(a)(10)(xvii)

 packaging

Consumer product CPSA reporting of sub- 1115

 stantial product

 hazards

Containers, consumer-owned HSA exemption from full 1500.83(a)(14)

 (portable) labeling

Controlled drugs PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(4)

Corrosive substances HSA definition 1500.3(b)(7),(c)(3)

Cosmetics HSA exemption 1500.81(a)

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

safety requirements 1508

Cribs (non-full-size) HSA ban 1500.18(a)(14)

safety requirements 1509

Cushions, infant HSA ban 1500.18(a)(16)

Cyanide salts HSA ban 1500.17(a)(5)

Dibucaine PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(24)
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-6

Dietary supplements, iron-containing PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(13)

Diethylene glycol HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(1)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(1)

exemption from 1500.83(a)(15)

 labeling

Diethylenetriamine HSA labeling 1500.13(c)

Diglycidyl ethers HSA labeling 1500.13(c)

Diphenhydramine preparations PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(17)

Disclaimer deceptive use of HSA misbranded 1500.122

Dive Sticks HSA ban 1500.18(a)(19)

exemptions 1500.86(a)(7)

Drain cleaners, liquid HSA ban 1500.17(a)(4)

PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5),(9)

Drugs, controlled PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(4)

Drugs, oral prescription PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(10)

 Except:

 Nitroglycerin tablets (sublingual) 1700.14(a)(10)(i)

 Isosorbide dinitrate (10 mg. sub- 1700.14(a)(10)(ii)

 lingual and chewable tablets)

 Erythromycin ethylsuccinate (8 gm 1700.14(a)(10)(iii)

 oral suspension and granules

 for oral suspensions)

 Erythromycin ethylsuccinate 1700.14(a)(10)(xvi)

 tablets (no more than 16 gm)

 Cyclical oral contraceptives 1700.14(a)(10)(iv)

 Anhydrous cholestyramine (powder) 1700.14(a)(10)(v)

 Potassium supplements (containing 1700.14(a)(10)(vi)

 not more than 50 MEq potassium

 per unit dose package)

 Sodium fluoride (264 mg per package 1700.14(a)(10(vii)

 of liquid forms and tablet forms) 

 Betamethasone (12.6 mg per package) 1700.14(a)(10)(viii)

 Pancrelipase in tablet, capsule or powder form 1700.14(a)(10)(ix)

 Prednisone tablets (not more than 1700.14(a)(10)(x)

 105 mg per package)

 Mebendazole (600 mg per package) 1700.14(a)(10)(xiii)

 Methylprednisolone tablets (not more 1700.14(a)(10)(xiv)

 than 84 mg per package)

 Colestipol (packages containing not 1700.14(a)(10)(xv)

 more than 5 grams of powder)

 Conjugated estrogens tablets (not 1700.14(a)(10)(xvii)

 more than 32 mg per package)

 Norethindrone acetate tablets (not 1700.14(a)(10)(xviii)

 more than 50 mg per package)

 Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets 1700.14(a)(10)(xix)

 Sacrosidase (sucrase) in a solution

 of glycerol and water 1700.14(a)(10)(xx)

 
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-7

Drugs, iron-containing PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(12)

Drugs, RX to OTC PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(30)

Dry-cleaning solvents HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(18)

 labeling

Emberizing materials, CPSA ban 1305

 artificial, containing

 asbestos

Epoxy resins HSA labeling 1500.13(c)

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

 Suspension and granules for special packaging

 suspension

 Chewable tablets 1700.14(a)(10)(xvi)

Ethanol-containing mouthwash PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(22)

Ethylenediamine HSA labeling 1500.13(c)

Ethylene glycol in felt pads HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(28)

Ethylene glycol HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(2),(b)(2)

special packaging 1700.14(a)(11)

Exports (noncomplying products) All reporting requirements 1019

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

 self-pressurized containers method to determine 1500.45

flashpoint testing 1500.46

exemption from 1500.83(a)(1)

 labeling

Extremely flammable HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(i)

 hazardous substances testing method 1500.43a

Extremely flammable solids HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(v)

testing method 1500.44

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

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 Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-8

Fireworks HSA ban (more than 2 grains 1500.17(a)(3)

 pyrotechnic material

 for audible reports)

ban (firecrackers 1500.17(a)(8)&9

 more than 50 mg.)

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(27)

agricultural exemption 1500.17(a)(3)

exemption from 1500.85(a)(2)

 classification

special labeling 1500.14(b)(7)

ban reloadable tube 1500.17(a)(11)

aerial shells more than

 1.7 inches in outer

 diameter)

multiple tube mines & shells; 1500.17(a)(12)

 stability test 1507.12

safety requirements 1507

First Aid HSA policy for emesis 1500.134

 labeling

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

 pressurized containers method for determining 1500.45

flashpoint testing 1500.46

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(1)

Flammable solids HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(vi)

testing method 1500.44

Fluoride PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(27)

 1700.14(a)(10)(vii)

Flammable substances HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(iii)

flashpoint testing 1500.43a

Food HSA exemption from specific 1500.81(a)

 labeling

Formaldehyde HSA labeling 1500.13(d)

Fuel HSA exemptions 1500.81(b)

exemptions from banning 1500.85(a)(5)

special packaging 1700.14(a)(7)

Fuel kits with difluorodichloromethane HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(12), (13)

 warning label

Furniture, painted with lead- CPSA ban 1303

 containing paint

Furniture polish, liquid PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(2)

Furniture polish, paste HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8)

Garage Door Openers, CPSA requirements for 1211

 automatic residential 

Gasoline HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(14)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)

labeling 1500.14(a)(3)

Glazing compounds HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13)

Glue remover containing PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(18)

 acetonitrile (household)
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-9

Hartshorn HSA labeling 1500.129(1)

Heaters (see appliances)

Highly toxic substances HSA definition 1500.3(e)

testing method 1500.40

labeling 1500.121

Household substances HSA definition 1500.3(c)(10)

Hydrochloric acid HSA labeling 1500.129(a)

Hypochlorous acid HSA labeling 1500.129(h)

Ibuprofen PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(20)

Imported products & importers ALL policy 1009.3

Imports HSA various 1500.265-272

Industrial supplies HSA exemption 1500.3(c)(10)(i)

Infant cushions HSA ban 1500.18(a)(16)

Ink, cartridges HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(7),(38)

 dry concentrate containers HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(12)

Ink-marking devices HSA exemption 1500.83(a)(9)

Insulation, cellulose CPSA standard 1209

Iron preparations PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(12),(13)

Irritant substances HSA definition 1500.3(g)

testing method 1500.41

Isobutane in cigarette lighters HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(29)

Isosorbide dinitrate, prescription PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(ii)

 sublingual and chewable forms packaging

Ketoprofen PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(26)

Kerosene HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(14)

special packaging 1700.14(a)(7)

Kindling and illuminating preparations PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(7)

Kites, aluminized polyester film HSA ban 1500.18(c)(1)

Labels HSA requirements 1500.121

condensation 1500.123

informal comment on 1500.128

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(5)
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-10

Laboratory chemicals, if HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(4)

 educational and labeling 1500.85(a)(5)

Lacquers HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13)

Lawn darts HSA ban 1500.18(a)(4)

CPSA ban 1306

Lawnmowers, power CPSA performance standard, 1205

 labeling rule, and

 certification rule

Lead in paint HSA ban over 0.5% (pre- 1500.17(a)(6)

 1978)

CPSA ban over 0.06% (1978 1303

 and later)

Lidocaine PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(23)

Lighter fluid, etc. PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(7)

Lunar caustic (silver nitrate) HSA labeling 1500.129(k)

Lye HSA labeling 1500.129(j)

PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5)

Matchbooks CPSA standard 1202

Matches HSA exemption from flamma- 1500.83(a)(2)

 bility labeling

Mattresses FFA standard (FF 4-72) 1632

Mebendazole PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(xiii)

 packaging

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

 tablets packaging

Methacrylic acid PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(29)

Methyl alcohol (methanol) HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(10)

labeling 1500.14(a)(4),(b)(4)

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(19)

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(34)

PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(8)

Methylprednisolone PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(xiv)

 packaging

Methyl salicylate PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(3)

Mineral oil (in toys) HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(33)

Mineral seal oil HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)

PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(2)

Mineral spirits HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)

special packaging 1700.14(a)(15)
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-11

Minoxidil PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(28)

Mirrors CPSA exemption from lead 1303.3(c)(2)

 limit

Mixtures of hazardous substances HSA labeling 1500.5

Mouthwash with ethanol PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(22)

Multiple hazard, substances with HSA labeling 1500.127

Multi-purpose lighters CPSA standard 1212

transfer to CPSA 1145.17

Naphtha HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)

Naproxen PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(25)

Nitric acid HSA labeling 1500.129(c)

Nitroglycerine, prescription, PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(i)

 sublingual dosage packaging

Norethindrone acetate tablets PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(xviii)

 packaging

Oral contraceptives PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(iv)

 cyclical packaging

Orris root, powdered HSA labeling 1500.13(b)

Oxalic acid and salts HSA labeling 1500.129(e),(f)

Packages, child-resistant(see

 child-resistant packaging)

Packages, sample PPPA submission 1700.14(b)

Paint, lead in HSA ban over 0.5% (pre- 1500.17(a)(6)

 1978)

CPSA ban over 0.06% 1303

 (1978 and later)

CPSA to be regulated under 1145.2

 the CPSA

Paint solvents PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(15)

Painting kits HSA exemption 1500.83(a)(25)

Pancrelipase PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(ix)

 packaging

Paper items HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(3)

 list

Paraphenylenediamine HSA labeling 1500.13(a)

Patching compounds, containing asbestos CPSA ban 1304
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-12

Perchloroethylene in HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(31)

 visual novelty devices

Percussion explosives HSA definition 1500.3(c)(7)(i)(a)

Petroleum distillates HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8),(9),

Phenol (carbolic acid) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(7),(2),(15)

HSA labeling 1500.129(d)

Photodynamic sensitizer HSA definition 1500.3(b)(9)

Photographic color HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(25)

 processing kits

Plant foods, dry HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(21)

 granular

Poisons, caustic HSA labeling requirements 1500.129

Polishing products HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(11)

Potash, caustic HSA labeling 1500.129(i)

special packaging 1700.14(a)(5)

Potassium hydroxide HSA labeling 1500.129(i)

PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5)

Potassium supplements, PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(vi)

 effervescent packaging

Prednisone PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(x)

 special packaging

Pressure-generating substances HSA definition 1500.3(c)(7)(i)

Primary irritant HSA definition 1500.3(g)(2)

testing method 1500.41

Propellant devices for model rockets HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(8),(9),

 (12), (13)

Radiator cleaners HSA as household substance 1500.3(c)(10)(i)

Radioactive substances HSA defined exemption 1500.3(b)(11),(c)(8)

Refrigerator doors RSA standard to permit 1750

 opening from inside

Refuse bins, unstable CPSA ban 1301

Roof coatings HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13), (34)

Rope, cord, string, etc. HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(4)

Rugs (see Carpets)

Rubber vulcanizing HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13)
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-13

Sacrosidase (sucrase) in a PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(xx)

 solution of glycerol and water packaging

Salt (sodium chloride) HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(16)

Self-pressurized products HSA exemption from full 1500.83(a)(1)

 labeling

testing method for 1500.45,46

 flammable or extremely

 flammable contents

information statements 1500.130

 required

 containing chlorofluorocarbons CPSA labeling requirement 1401

 containing vinyl chloride HSA ban 1500.17(a)(10)

Sensitizers HSA definitions 1500.3(b)(9), (c)(5)

Signal words HSA labeling requirements 1500.121

Silver nitrate (lunar caustic) HSA labeling 1500.129(k)

Sleepwear, children's FFA FFA standard (FF 3-71) 1615

 sizes 0-6x, sizes 7-14 standard (FF 5-74) 1616

Sodium arsenite HSA labeling 1500.132(b)

Sodium fluoride (prescription PPPA exempting from special 1700.14(a)(10)(vii)

 aqueous solutions) packaging

Sodium hydroxide HSA labeling 1500.129(j)

Sodium/potassium hydroxide PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5)

Solder kit HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(30)

Solder paste HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(22)

Special packaging PPPA standards 1700.15

re-use prohibited 1700.15(c)

test procedure 1700.20

restricted flow 1700.15(d)

 requirement

Spot removers, single- HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(18),(19),(26)

 use

Spot removing kits HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(25)

Sponges, cellulose HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(15)

Stoddard solvent HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(4)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)(ii)

Stoves, coal and wood burning

 (see appliances)
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-14

Strong sensitizers HSA definition 1500.3(b)(9)

list of 1500.13

Sulfuric acid HSA labeling 1500.129(b)

PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(9)

Swimming pool slides CPSA standard 1207

Tank coatings HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(34)

Thread, string, twine, etc. HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(4)

Toluene (toluol) HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)(ii),(iii)

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8),(9),

 (11),(13)

Toluene (paint solvents) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(15)

Toxic substances HSA definition 1500.3(b)(5),(c)(2)

labeling 1500.121,129

test method 1500.40

Toys

 balloons, latex HSA labeling 1500.19

 balls, small HSA ban 1500.18(a)(17)

labeling 1500.19

 caps and toy guns HSA ban 1500.18(a)(5)

 producing impulse-type sound testing method 1500.47

exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(2)

 1500.86(a)(6)

Toys (continued)

 clacker balls HSA ban 1500.18(a)(7)

exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(5)

 dolls presenting hazards HSA ban 1500.18(a)(3)

exemption from banning 1500.86(a)(2)

 electrically-operated toys and children's article HSA ban 1500.18(b)

requirements 1505

labeling 1505.3

performance 1505.6

games, self-pressurized hollow plastic toys HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(7)

 games HSA labeling 1500.19

 marbles HSA labeling 1500.19

 mineral oil HSA exemption from banning 1500.83(a)(32)

 mechanical hazards (various) HSA ban 1500.18(a)

 pacifiers HSA ban 1500.18(a)(8)

safety requirements 1511

 noisemaking toys HSA ban 1500.18(a)(2)

 painted with lead HSA ban, over 0.5% (pre-1978) 1500.17(a)(6)

CPSA ban, over 0.06%

 (1978 & later) 1303
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-15

 rattles HSA bans 1500.18(a)(1) & (15)

exemption from banning 1500.86(a)(1 )

safety requirements 1510

 sharp edges HSA technical requirements 1500.49

 sharp points HSA technical requirements 1500.48

 small parts HSA ban 1500.18(a)(9)

safety requirements 1501

 model rockets HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(36)

 model rockets, propellant HSA exemption from labeling 1500.85(a)(8),(9),(10),

 (11),(12),(13)

 sewing machines HSA requirements 1505.4(h)(3)

 stuffed animals with laceration hazard HSA ban 1500.18(a)(3)

 toys HSA labeling 1500.19

 train smoke HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(33)

 Use and abuse tests HSA testing procedures 1500.50.53

labeling 1500.14(a)(5)

exemption 1500.83(a)(8)

PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(6)

Tubes, collapsible metal HSA labeling 1500.121(e)

Unpackaged hazardous substances HSA labeling requirements 1500.121(f)

Turpentine HSA special labeling 1500.14(b)(5)

Varnish HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13)

Video games CPSA exemption from electrically- 1505

 operated toy requirements

Vienna paste HSA labeling 1500.129(i)

Vinyl chloride HSA ban 1500.17(a)(10)

Vinyl plastic film FFA standard (CS 192-53) 1611

Visual novelty devices HSA exemption 1500.83(a)(31)

 containing perchloroethylene

Volatile flammable materials HSA flashpoint testing method 1500.43

Walker-jumper HSA ban 1500.18(a)(6)

exemption from classification 1500.86(a)(4)

Water-repellent mixtures, masonry HSA ban 1500.17(a)(1)

Wax containers HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8)

Waxes, paste for autos, furniture, floors, HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8)

 shoes

Wearing apparel FFA standard (CS 191-53) 1610
Reference Source

Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

H-16

Wood burning appliances (see appliances)

Writing instruments HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(38)

Xylene (xylol) HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)(ii),(iii)

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8),(9),(11),

 (13)

Xylene (paint solvents) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(15)
APPENDIX I: Federal-State Cooperative

Program
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Federal-State Cooperative Program

The Commission is required by Section 29 of the Consumer Product Safety Act to

establish "a program to promote Federal-State cooperation for purposes of carrying out the Act."

Federal, state and local cooperative programs are one key to CPSC's success in reducing

unreasonable risks of injury to consumers. State and local professionals bring the Commission's

programs "alive" when they deliver CPSC information, education and services to the public they

serve at the local level. The public resides in counties, cities and towns served by dedicated state

and local health, consumer and safety professionals. These professionals know the needs of their

communities and know best how to meet their needs. Resources invested in providing

information, contracts and materials to state and local professionals returns many times that

amount in consumer product safety programs delivered to people where they live, work and play.

The Directorate for Field Operations plans, organizes, directs and controls the

Commission's Federal-State Cooperative Program. This program receives overall direction

through the Field Operating Plan, which is formulated directly from the Commission's yearly

Operating Plan. The Federal-State plan provides direction to the three Regional Centers, which

provide operational day-to-day contact with the states.

State Designees are the Commission's primary liaison with state and local officials. The

Governor of each state appoints State Designees, at the Commission's request. This individual

serves as a liaison for product safety efforts within the state.

State Designees are selected after analyzing each state's structure. Each represents the

department of state government most compatible with the CPSC mission. In most states it is the

Department of Health. In others, it may be the Office of the Attorneys’ General or the

Department of Agriculture or Consumer Protection.

In addition to working with State Designees, CPSC Regional Centers regularly cooperate

with local government officials, as well. Keeping up with Designees in 50 states and territories

is demanding, but working with thousands of local officials is most difficult. To solve this

problem, CPSC always works with State Designees and selectively works with local officials.

"Selectively" is defined as meaning the proper official at the proper place at the proper time.

The Federal State Cooperative Plan consists of four major components:

1. Contracts. Cost effective state and local contracts allow the Commission to accomplish

product safety work in places across our nation that CPSC would not get to. Because

CPSC contracts are usually small, state and local governments often match the

Commission's funds with its own to accomplish the objective.

2. Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) - Partnership Agreements. MOUs and partnership

agreements with states extend overall consumer protection through more effective use of

collective resources. Partnering is a no cost arrangement between CPSC and state
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agencies wherein both parties agree to share the responsibility for certain product safety

activities.

3. Commissioning. Commissioning has the effect of making a state or local employee a

federal officer for the purposes of conducting investigations, inspections, recalls and

sample collections. State or local officials are qualified for and capable of functioning as

an official of the CPSC. CPSC trains state and local officials to qualify for a

commission.

4. States' Information-Sharing Program. CPSC routinely transmits information on

Commission programs and activities to states in order that Designees, their staff and

others may respond to media inquiries and be kept current on Commission developments.

The funded work done by the states is subject to the same quality assurance and is held to

the same high standards as work done by the CPSC field staff. The progress and direction of the

state work is monitored through weekly conference calls, quarterly reports and a final report at

the end of the fiscal year. This enables the Regional Centers to assure that the state contract

work is proceeding in accordance with the Commission's Operating Plan and is of adequate

quality to meet the Commission's needs. The states report on other product safety work, not

funded by CPSC, by providing highlights and summaries to CPSC field offices for input into

their required program reports.
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State and Local Contracts Program

Cost-effective contracts with state and local agencies for needed services provide a basis

upon which greater cooperation can grow. Because the missions are compatible, state and local

governments usually match CPSC funds with their own money to accomplish the objective. In

addition, state and local contracts allow the Commission to accomplish product safety work in

places across our nation that CPSC would not get to otherwise.

In FY 2001, the Commission supported the state and local contracts program in the

amount of $148,000 for Compliance, Hazard Identification and Reduction, and Consumer

Information activities.

In addition to the specific states and state agencies listed below, CPSC also contracted for

extensive expert fire analysis training.

States or local agencies that participated in the FY 2001 CPSC contract's program:

Eastern Region

Connecticut

Department of Consumer Protection

Recall Checks

Florida

Department of Agriculture and

Consumer Services

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

ATV Monitoring

Agency for Health Care Administration

Poison Prevention Packaging

Georgia

Office of Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Maryland

Department of Health and Mental

 Hygiene

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

ATV Monitoring

Massachusetts

Massachusetts Consumer’s Council

Recall Checks

Mississippi

State Board of Health

Recall Checks

ATV Monitoring
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Eastern Region (continued)

Mississippi (continued)

Board of Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging

New Hampshire

Department of Health and Human

Services

Recall Checks

New Jersey

Division of Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Monmouth County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Ocean County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Passaic County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Cumberland County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Union County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Somerset County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Cape May County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Camden County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Mercer County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

New York

Fire Department of New York

Hazard Analysis Support

Buffalo Fire Department

Hazard Analysis Support

North Carolina

Board of Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging

Pennsylvania

Bucks County Consumer Protection

Recall Checks

Puerto Rico

Department of Consumer Affairs

In-depth Investigations

Recall Checks

Vermont

Department of Health

Recall Checks

Board of Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging

Virginia

Department of Health Professionals

Poison Prevention Packaging

Virgin Islands

Department of Licensing and

Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks
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Eastern Region (continued)

West Virginia

Office of the Attorney General

ATV Monitoring

Recall Checks

Board of Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging

Central Region

Arkansas

Department of Health,

Division of Environmental Health

Protection

Recall Checks

Altheimer Fire Department

Fire Compliance Support

Illinois

Board of Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging

Department of Public Health

ATV Monitoring

Iowa

Department of Public Health

Recall Checks

Kansas

Department of Health and Environment

Bureau of Food, Drug and Lodging

Recall Checks

Kentucky

Department for Public Health

 Bureau of Health Services

In-depth Investigations

ATV Monitoring

Eastern Kentucky University

Fire Data

Board of Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging

Louisiana

Board of Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging

Poison Control Center

Incident Reports

Michigan

Board of Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging
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Central Region (continued)

North Dakota

Department of Health

Recall Checks

Central Region (continued)

Ohio

Department of Health

Recall Checks

Attorney General’s Office

ATV Monitoring

Oklahoma

Department of Health

 Consumer Protection Division

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

Texas

Department of Health

Bureau of Consumer Health

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

Wisconsin

Department of Agriculture,

Trade and Consumer Protection

In-depth Investigations

Recall Checks

Western Region

Arizona

Board of Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging

California

Department of Health Services

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

Colorado

Department of Health

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

Colorado (continued)

Tri-County Health Department

In-depth Investigations

Guam

Department of Health

Recall Checks

Idaho

Central District Health Department

Recall Checks

S.E. District Health Department

Recall Checks
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Western Region Continued

Idaho (continued)

S.W. District Health Department

Recall Checks

New Mexico

Board of Pharmacy

Poison Prevention Packaging

Oregon

Attorney General’s Office

Recall Checks

Washington

Department of Health

Recall Checks

Wyoming

Casper Fire Department

Fire Collection Sites
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Federal-State-Local Cooperative Program

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)-Partnership Agreements

It is the policy of the CPSC to initiate and enter into MOU's with agencies of state

or local governments. Such cooperation creates a partnership, extending overall

consumer protection through more effective use of collective resources. Partnering

creates arrangements between CPSC and state or local agencies wherein both parties

agree to share, at no cost to the other party, responsibility for certain product safety

activities. These agreements are usually with agencies having responsibilities that are

similar to CPSC's.

Partnership agreements result in a free exchange of information on inspections,

recalls, enforcement actions, and outreach programs. It provides cross training and an

increase in state expertise in product safety.

State or Commonwealth Department

Eastern Region

Alabama Department of Public Health

Connecticut Office of Chief Medical Examiner

Drug Control Division

Department of Consumer Protection

Delaware Division of Public Health

Department of Community Affairs

and Economic Development

Board of Pharmacy

District of Columbia Department of Consumer and

Regulatory Affairs

Florida Department of Agriculture

and Consumer Services

Maine Division of Health Engineering

Home Economic Resource Center
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State or Commonwealth Department

Eastern Region (continued)

Maryland Department of Health and Mental

Hygiene

Drug Control Administration

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Mississippi State Board of Health

Board of Registration in Pharmacy

New Hampshire Safety Council

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs

Office of Consumer Protection

Drug and Poison Information Center

New York Education Department/Office

of Professional Discipline (OPD

North Carolina State Board of Pharmacy

Pennsylvania Injury Prevention Program/Division

Of Health Risk Reduction

Allegheny County Health

Department

Bureau of Consumer Protection

State Police

State Department of Health

Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs

Board of Pharmacy

Rhode Island Consumers' Council

Division of Drug Control

South Carolina Department of Health and

Environmental Control

Board of Pharmacy
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State or Commonwealth Department

Eastern Region (continued)

Virgin Islands Consumer Services Administration

Board of Pharmacy

Virginia Department of Agriculture and

Consumer Services

Board of Pharmacy

West Virginia Department of Labor

Board of Pharmacy

Central Region

Arkansas Department of Health

Board of Pharmacy

Illinois Department of Public Health

Indiana Department of Health

Iowa Department of Public Health

Kansas Department of Health and

Environment

Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services

Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Michigan Department of Health

Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Missouri Department of Health

Nebraska Department of Health

North Dakota Department of Health and

Consolidated Laboratories
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State or Commonwealth Department

Central Region (continued)

Ohio Department of Health

South Dakota Department of Health

Texas Department of Health

Board of Pharmacy

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture

Trade and Consumer Division

Western Region

California Department of Health

Food and Drug Section

Department of Consumer

 Affairs/Bureau of Home

 Furnishings

Colorado Department of Health

Hawaii Department of Health, Injury

Prevention Coordinator

Honolulu Fire Department

Idaho Idaho Central Health District

Daycare Inspection Program

Montana Department of Health and

Environmental Services

New Mexico Health and Environment Department

Safer New Mexico Now Resource

Center

New Mexico Poison Center

Nevada Board of Pharmacy
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State or Commonwealth Department

Western Region (continued)

Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal

Board of Pharmacy

Utah Department of Commerce

Washington State Department of Health

Recall Outreach Program

Wyoming Board of Pharmacy

Department of Health
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Federal-State-Local Cooperative Program

Commissioning Program

Section 29(a)(2) of the Consumer Product Safety Act provides the Commission

authority to commission state and local officers for conducting any of three activities on

behalf of the CPSC: investigations, inspections, and sample collections.

In furtherance of the Congressional mandate to establish a program to promote

Federal and state cooperation, the Commission assists in training state and local officials

to qualify for a commission. After commissioning, those officials are knowledgeable in

CPSC procedures for inspections, investigations, sample collection, and preparation and

submission of reports.

Currently, 275 officials in 41 states, Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, and Guam

are commissioned by the CPSC.

State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official

Eastern Region

Alabama Department of Health Lynn B. Williams

Carol F. Gaddis-Mysinger

Zahid Khawaja

James Mckvay

Connecticut Department of Consumer Herbert C. Strickland, Jr.

Protection Vincent J. Pugliese, Jr.

Jack Kornacki

Joan C. Jordan

Lionel C Roberge, Jr.

Michelle Sylvestra

Richard Maloney

John Gadea, Jr.

District of Columbia Department of Health Nigel Scott

Bureau of Injury and Disability LaVerne H. Jones

Prevention Kimberly A. Turner

John Pitts

Agueda Maradiaga

Delaware Office of Emergency Medical Sinial M. McGlaughlin

Service

Board of Pharmacy William H. Knotts

Calvin M. Campbell

Sandra S. Robinson
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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official

Eastern Region (continued)

Delaware (continued) Board of Pharmacy Robert S. Jameson

James I. Kaminski

David W. Dryden

Bonnie Wallner

Florida Department of Agriculture Robert L. Lastinger

And Consumer Services Douglas W. Jennings

Paul N. Driggers

Joseph P. Nicolosi

James R. Kelly

James Kady

Gregory Foutz

Barb C. Miller

Agency for Health Care Evelyn Garrido

Administration Wayne Rowe

Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs Alma F. Washington

Charles F. Mills

Michael A. Kaiser

Brenda D. Womack

Calvin Cash II

Carolyn Mills

Monty D. Mohr

Sondra Sue Pitts

Ruth J. Olmond

Russell F. Laurens

Queen C. Acree

Perry Charles Lunsford

Kenneth Cooper

Ondray T. Jennings

Connie P. Spearmen

Marian R. Collins

Edmund J. Bazar

Eddie Garan

David R. Boucher

Daniel Vogt

Pamela Y. Wells

Kenneth Cooper
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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official

Eastern Region (continued)

Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Daniel Warren

Leslie Doyle

James D. Coffey

Maryland Department of Health and Jennifer Pruitt

Mental Hygiene Patricia A. Schwaniger

Office of Food Protection and Linda Rule

Consumer Health Services David Roberts

Bruce Wilhelm

Jack Freedman

Kirk Engle

Division of Drug Control Robert Chang

Peter Smith

Louis Friedman

Harold B. Jones

Catherine Putz

Maine Department of Human Services Staci Sevigny

Division of Maternal and Child

Health

Mississippi State Board of Health Willie L. Brown

George Keith Mananger

Board of Pharmacy Cheri Atwood

Frank E. Gammill

North Carolina State Board of Pharmacy Robert Kaiser

New Hampshire Department of Health and Rhonda Siegel

And Human Services Marie Kiely

New Jersey Department of Law and Public Anthony J. Brennan

Safety Division of Consumer Terry L. Smith

Affairs Richard A. Zitelli

William L. Walters
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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official

Eastern Region (continued)

New Jersey Enforcement Bureau Robert Lake

(continued) Wayne Nastase

Nancy Paterson

Clinton Spaar

Agatha Perez

Richard L. Perry

Robert F. Rokosz

Robert Elker

Joseph M. Mraw

Camden County Thomas J. DiNunzio

James L. Wickner

Patricia Tuck-Davis

Cape May County Edward J. Rodgers

E. Robert Spiegel

Cumberland County Louis G. Moreno, Jr.

Monmouth County Dorothy H. Avallone

Jane Jennings

Mary D. Flaherty

Beverly Cohen

Ocean County Kenneth J. Leake

Kent E. Madsen

Edwin J. Olson

Barbara O’Neil

Passaic County Ernest Salerno

Barbara Anne Mekita

Carol McLeallan

Rosalia Sperati

Somerset County Virginia G. Mastrogiovanni

Eileen V. Popovich

Diane C. Vivona

Xiomara J. Piercey

Union County Ollie Boone

Patric Morris

Dondria Newton
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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official

Eastern Region (continued)

Pennsylvania Bucks County A. Courtney Alley

Department of Consumer Steven R. Reilly

Protection

Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Carlos Mateo Alers

Affairs Jose Rodriguez

Aida Liz Murphy Lugo

Enrique V. Irigoyen

Francisco F. Aponte

Francisco J. Correa Arias

Hector Rivera Aponte

Evenly Rabelo Dones

Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy Richard A. Yacino

Catherine Cordy

South Carolina Department of Consumer Herbert Walker, Jr.

William D. Kadlowec

William E. Margee

Department of Pyrotechnic Gerard W. Wingard

Safety

Virginia Department of Health James Johnson

Vicki Garrison

Vermont Board of Pharmacy Michael R. Colgan

Reginald B. Bragg

Stephen Kennedy

Department of Health Sara Villeneve

West Virginia Board of Pharmacy Thomas D. Gerkin

Robert G. Davis

Irvin Van Meter, Jr.

Arlie Winters, Jr.

Attorney Generals’ Debra Whagner

Office
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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official

Central Region

Arkansas Department of Health Sandra Lancaster

Robert Q. Friday

Kathy Graves

Tamara Alamand

Randy Carter

Jennings B. Ivy, Jr.

Illinois Department of Robert L. Crawford

Professional William Gaffney

Regulation Carl R. Jordan

Iowa Department of Public Debra L. Cooper

Health Thomas W. Schlife

Michael Magnant

Kansas Department of Health Gary Magathan

and Environment Jeff Walker

Stephen N. Paige

Roger E. Ozias

Melissa D. Lill

Melinda L. Rice

Mary T. Glassburner

Mark Lackey

Lana Osbourn

Gerald E. Vornholt

Earnest E. Barnes

Don Parsons

David R. Bustos

Daryl W. Meieroff

Daniel S. Hutchinson

Amy S. Peters

Gregory O. Willis

Kentucky Department of Human Michael B. Cavanah

Resources Douglas L. Jackson

Bureau of Health Services Maxine M. Brown
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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official

Central Region (continued)

Kentucky Eastern Kentucky University Bill M. Abney

(continued) Fire and Safety Stephen E. Meyers

Robert Asel

Beverly G. Hart

Ronald L. Hopkins

James T. Thurman

Board of Pharmacy Nancy K. Busroe

Jeffery L. Osman

Maxine Snively

Michael Mone

Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Stephen L. Collins

H. Jerome Foti

Jerry Johnson

Kathleen V. Gaudet

Malcolm J. Broussard

Office of Public Health Louis Tractman, MD

Department of Justice Isabel Wingerter

Attorney General’s Office

Michigan Office of Health Services Carol A. Haynes-Hall

Nebraska Health and Human Services Keith F. Hasen

Division of Health and Education Jean Schumaker

Peggy Prusa-Ogea

Ohio Department of Public Health Michael Moser

Oklahoma Department of Health John Lamb

Kelly Carl Ely

South Dakota Board of Pharmacy Dennis M. Jones

James H. Hones

Clifford W. Thomas
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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official

Central Region (continued)

Texas Department of Health Joel Ortiz

Austin Terry W. Johnson

Marcia A. Roberts

Brad Genzer

Department of Health Robert H. Lance

Houston

Department of Health Glen Dunlap

Arlington Richard Lerro

Department of Health Richard Boykin

San Antonio

Department of Health Turonda Jackson

Texas City

Western Region

Arizona Board of Pharmacy Dean Wright

L.A. Lloyd

Harlan F. Wand

Dennis Waggoner

California Department of Health Bruce R. Hillard

Services Tamara Jackson

Food and Drug Branch Richard Ko

Sacramento John Wallace

Allen Davidson

Peter Baldridge

Mary Kate Miller

Phillip Terrazas

Raymond D. Wilson

Edwin W. Lindquist, Jr.

June Nakagawa

Department of Health Sally O. Lunn

Services

Poison Control Center Linda J. Pope

Elise C. Stone
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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official

Western Region (continued)

California Bureau of Home Furnishings Leo D. Virata

(continued) And Thermal Insulation, Terry D. Lee

North Highland David E. Whipple

Byron R. Lasiter

Terry L. McClellan

Pamela J. Ayo

Colorado Department of Health Clark Wilson

Victoria Smith

Lori Gerzina

Daniel M. Rifken

Roberta L. Boitano

Linda Cherry

Therese Pilonetti

Jacalyn Whelan

Department of Public Health and Susan S. Parachini

Environment Patrick Harmel

Rick Colonno

Michele R. Mitchell

Jon C. Strauss

Tri-Country Health Department Nicole Haubert

Melody Mascarenaz

Meredith J. Kinshella

Guam Department of Public Health and Rosanna Y. Rabago

Social Services Dennis G. Rodriguez

Alma S. McDonald

Joe R. San Augstin

Ronald B. Carandang

Idaho Health Department John Fletcher

Southeast District Becky Brekke

Craig Madson

Dennis Morrison

Health Department Tom Turco

Central District Martin O. Jones
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State or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Official

Western Region (continued)

New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Ben B. Kesner

Joseph G. Montoya

Larry Loring

William Harvey

Oregon Office of the Attorney Jocelyn H. Wagner

General

Utah Bureau of Health Promotion and Dan Kinnersley

Education

Wyoming Department of Agriculture Shawn Moore

Doug Krogman

Gerald W. Olson

Harold D. Anderson

Nancy Rieke
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LIST OF STATE DESIGNEES

State Designees are the Commission's primary liaison with state and local Official. The

Governor of each state appoints state Designees, at the Commission's request. This

individual serves as a liaison for product safety efforts within the state.

Eastern Region

Alabama

Mr. James J. McVay

Office of Health Promotion and

 Information

Department of Public Health

201 Monroe St. Rm. 900

Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1701

(334) 206-5300

FAX: (334) 206-5534

jmcvay@adph.state.al.us

Connecticut

James T. Fleming, Commissioner

Department of Consumer Protection

State Office Building

Room 103

165 Capitol Avenue

Hartford, CT 06106

(860) 713-6050

FAX: (860) 713-7239

richard.e.maloney@po.state.ct.us

Delaware

Ms. Cini McLaughlin

Injury Prevention Coordinator

Office of Emergency Medical Services

Blue Hen Corporate Center - Suite 4H

655 Bay Road

Dover, Delaware 19901

(302 ) 739-6637

District of Columbia

(vacant)

Department of Health

Bureau of Injury and Disability

Prevention

825 N. Capitol Street, NE

3rd Floor

Washington, DC 20002

Florida

Mr. J. R. Kelly, Director

Consumer Services Division

Department of Agriculture and

 Consumer Services

2005 Apalachee Parkway

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500

(850) 922-2966

FAX: (850) 410-3839

kellyjr@doacs.state.fl.us

Georgia

Mr. Barry W. Reid

Administrator

Office of Consumer Affairs

2 Martin Luther King Dr.

Plaza Level East

Atlanta, Georgia 30334

(404) 656-3790

FAX: (404) 651-9018

complaints@oca.state.ga.us

FAX: (302) 739-2352

simclaughlin@state.de.us
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Eastern Region (continued)

Maine

Mr. Clough Toppan

Director, Division of

 Health Engineering

Department of Human Services

Bureau of Health

157 Capitol Street, Station 10

Augusta, Maine 04433

(207) 287-5686

FAX: (207) 287-4172

clough.toppan@state.me.us

Maryland

Alan Taylor, Director

Office of Food Protection and

 Consumer Health Services

6 St. Paul Street, Suite 1301

Baltimore, MD 21202-1606

(410) 767-8402

(410) 333-8931 FAX

pamelae@dhmh.state.md.us

Massachusetts

Ms. Cynthia Rogers

Co-Director, Injury Prevention

 and Control Program

Department of Public Health

250 Washington Street - 4th Floor

Boston, Massachusetts 02108-4619

(617) 624-5424

FAX: (617) 624-5075

cindy.rogers@state.ma.us

Mississippi

Mr. Willie L. Brown, Jr.

Branch Director

Department of Health

2423 No. State Street

P. O. Box 1700

Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1700

(601) 576-7689

FAX: (601) 576-7632

wbrown@msdh.state.ms.us

New Hampshire

Mr. Neil Twitchell

Chief

Injury Prevention Program

Bureau of Maternal and Child Health

Department of Health and Human

Services

6 Hazen Drive

Concord, NH 03301-5627

 (603) 271-4520

FAX: (603)271-3827

ntwitchell@dhhs.state.nh.us

New Jersey

Mr. Mark S. Herr

Director, Division of Consumer Affairs

Department of Law and Public Safety

124 Halsey Street, 7th Floor

P.O. Box 45027

Newark, New Jersey 07101

(973) 504-6320

FAX: (973) 648-3538

brennana@smtp.lps.state.nj.us
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Eastern Region (continued)

New York

(VACANT)

Chair and Executive Director

NY State Consumer Protection Board

5 Empire Plaza - Suite 2101

Albany, New York 12223

(518) 474-3514

FAX: (518) 474-2474

North Carolina

Ms. Jeanne Givens

Injury and Violence Prevention Unit

NC Dept. Of Health and Human Services

1915 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-1915

(919) 715-6448

FAX: (919) 733-9575

jeanne.givens@ncmail.net

Pennsylvania

Mr. Steven B. Horner

Injury Prevention Program Manager

Division of Health Risk Reduction

Department of Health

PO Box 90 - Room 1008

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17108

(717) 787-5900

FAX: (717) 783-5498

shorner@state.pa.us

Pennsylvania (continued)

Ms. Sharon Straub

Information Specialist

Public Education Information Unit

Office of Attorney General

Strawberry Square

Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 772-0907 FAX:(717)787-4516

sstraub@attorneygeneral.gov

Puerto Rico

Hon. Fernando Torres (Ramirez)

Secretary

Department of Consumer Affairs

(DACO)

Minillas Governmental Ctr. Bldg.

P. O. Box 41059 - Minillas Station

Santurce, Puerto Rico 00940

(787) 721-0940

FAX: (787) 726-0077

ftorres@daco.gobierno.pr

Rhode Island

Ms. Ann Thacher, Director

 Injury Prevention Program

Division of Prevention and Health

Services

Department of Health

Three Capitol Hill, Room 408

Providence, Rhode Island 02908

(401) 222-7637

FAX: (401) 277-6953

annt@doh.state.ri.us
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Eastern Region (continued)

South Carolina

Mr. Philip Porter

Administrator/Consumer Advocate

Department of Consumer Affairs

3600 Forest Drive, 3rd Floor

Columbia, South Carolina 29204

(803) 734-4198

FAX: (803) 734-4287

porter@state.dca.sc.us

Tennessee

Mr. Jimmy Hopper

Director, Quality and Standards

 Division

Department of Agriculture

Hogan Road - P. O. Box 40627

Melrose Station

Ellington Agriculture Center

Nashville, Tennessee 37204

(615) 360-0150

FAX: (615) 360-0335

jhopper2@mail.state.tn.us

Vermont

Ms. Deborah Dameron

Health Promotion Specialist

Division of Epidemiology and

Disease Prevention

Department of Health

108 Cherry Street - PO Box 70

Burlington, Vermont 05402

(802) 863-7359

FAX: (802) 863-7425

ddamero@vdh.state.vt.us

Virginia

Ms. Erima Fobbs

 Director

Center for Injury and Violence Prevention

VA Department of Health

P.O. Box 2448

1500 East Main Street - Room 105

Richmond, Virginia 23218-2448

(804) 225-4483

FAX:(804)786-6776

esfobbs@vdh.state.va.us

Virgin Islands

Andrew Rutnik, Commissioner

Department of Licensing

 and Consumer Affairs

Golden Rock Shopping Center

Christiansted, St. Croix,

Virgin Islands 00820

(340) 773-2226

FAX: (340) 778-8250

consumerservices@dlca.gov.vi

West Virginia

Ms. Jill Miles, Deputy Attorney General

Consumer Protection Division

WV Attorney General Office

812 Quarrier Street,

L and S Building, 6th Floor

P.O. Box 1789

Charleston, West Virginia 25326-1789

(304) 558-8986

(304) 558-0184 FAX

wvmiles@aol.com
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Central Region

Arkansas

Ms. Sandra Lancaster

Director of Environmental Health

 Protection

Department of Health

4815 West Markham - Ste. 46

Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-3867

(501) 661-2171

FAX: (501) 661-2572

slancaster@healthyarkansas.com

Illinois

Ms. Shirene Thomas

Violence and Injury Prevention

 Adminstrator

Division on Health Education

 And Health Promotion

Department of Public Health

535 W. Jefferson Street

Springfield, Illinois 62761

(217) 785-2060

FAX: (217) 782-3987

sthomas@idph.state.il.us

Indiana

(VACANT)

Iowa

Ms. Debra Cooper

Director, Division of Disease

 Prevention

State Department of Health

Lucas State Office Building

East 12th and Grand

Des Moines, Iowa 50319

(515) 242-6337

FAX: (515) 281-4958

dcooper@idph.state.ia.us

Kansas

Mr. Stephen N. Paige

Director of Consumer Product Safety

Department of Health and Environment

109 SW 9th Street, Room 604

Topeka, Kansas 66612-1274

(785) 296-5599

FAX: (785) 296-6522

spaige@kdhe.state.ks.us

Kentucky

Mr. Mike Cavanah

Health Program Administrator

Department for Public Health/

Environmental Management Branch

Cabinet for Human Resources

275 East Main Street - HS2EB

Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-0001

(502) 564-7818, extension 3726

FAX: (502) 564-6533

mike.cavanah@mail.state.ky.us

Louisiana

Dr. Louis Trachtman

Assistant State Health Officer

Office of Public Health

Room 518 - 325 Loyola Avenue

New Orleans, Louisiana 70160-0630

(504) 568-5048

FAX: (504) 599-0734

trachman@dhhmail.dhh.state.la.us
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Central Region Continued

Michigan

Ms. Linda Scarpetta

Chief, Unintentional Injury Section

Department of Public Health

3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Room 120 - P.O. Box 3095

Lansing, Michigan 48909

(517) 335-8397

FAX: (517) 335-8395

scarpettal@state.mi.us

Minnesota

Ms. Karen Olson

Assistant Attorney General

Consumer Protection Division

Attorney General's Office

Suite 1400 - NCL Tower

445 Minnesota Street

St. Paul, Minnesota 55101

(651) 296-1006

FAX: (651) 296-9663

karen.olson@state.mn.us

Missouri

Mr. Roger Crocker

Project Manager

Division of Maternal and Family Health

Department of Health

930 Wildwood Drive – PO Box 570

Jefferson City, Missouri 65102

(573) 526-5350

FAX: (573) 526-5967

princa@mail.health.state.mo.us

Nebraska

Mr. Keith Hansen

Coordinator of Injury Control

 Programs

Department of Health

301 Centennial Mall South

Lincoln, Nebraska 68509

(402) 471-2101

FAX: (402) 471-0383

keith.hansen@hhss.state.ne.us

North Dakota

Ms. Carol Holzer

Maternal and Child Health

Department of Health and

 Consolidated Laboratories

600 E. Boulevard, 2nd Floor

Judicial Wing

Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0200

(701) 328-2493

FAX: (701) 328-4727

cholzer@state.nd.us

Ohio

Ms. Jackie Degenova

Assistant Chief

Office of the Attorney General

Consumer Protection Section

State Office Tower

30 E. Broad Street, 25th Floor

Columbus, OH 43215-3428

(614) 466-1305

Fax: 614-466-8898

jdegenova@ag.state.oh.us
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Central Region (continued)

Oklahoma

Mr. Rocky McElvany

Chief, Environmental Health Services

Department of Health

1000 NE 10th Street

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73117

(405) 271-5217

FAX: (405) 271-5254

rockym@health.state.ok.us

South Dakota

Ms. Doneen Hollingsworth

Secretary of Health

523 E. Capitol Avenue

Pierre, South Dakota 57501-3182

(605) 773-3361

FAX: (605)-773-5904

doneen.hollingsworth@state.sd.us

Texas

Mr. Charles Branton

Director of Programs for

 Product Safety

Consumer Health Protection

Department of Health

1100 West 49th Street

Austin, Texas 78756

(512) 834-6773 x2260

FAX: (512) 834-6766

Charles.Branton@tdh.state.tx.us

Wisconsin

Ms. Merry Fran Tryon

Director, Consumer Protection Division

Department of Agriculture, Trade and

Consumer Protection - P.O. Box 8911

2811 Agriculture Drive

Madison, Wisconsin 53704-6777

(608) 224-4921

FAX: (608) 224-4939

tryonmf@wheel.datcp.state.wi.us
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Western Region

Alaska

Commissioner Jay Livey

Department of Health

 and Social Services

P. O. Box 110601

Juneau, Alaska 99811-0601

(907) 465-3030

FAX: (907) 465-3068

jay_livey@health.state.ak.us

Arizona

Mr. Will Humble

Chief

Office of Environmental Health

Department of Health Services

3815 N. Black Canyon Highway

Phoenix, Arizona 85015

(602) 230-5808

FAX: (602) 230-5959

Whumble@hs.state.az.us

California

Mr. Jim Waddell

Acting Chief, Food and Drug Branch

Department of Health Services

714 P Street, Room 1253

Sacramento, California 95814

(916) 657-1425

FAX: (916) 657-1156

Jwaddell@dhs.ca.gov

Colorado

Ms. Susan Parachini

Program Manager

Consumer Protection Division

Department of Health

4300 Cherry Creek Drive South

Denver, Colorado 80220-1530

(303) 692-3646

FAX: (303) 753-6809

susan.parachini@state.co.us

Guam

Mr. Dennis G. Rodriguez

Director

Department of Public Health

 and Social Services

P.O. Box 2816

Hagatna, Guam 96932

Tel: (671) 735-7102

FAX:(671)734-5910

dennisr@mail.gov.gu

Hawaii

Mr. Stephen H. Levins

Acting Director, Office of Consumer

Protection

235 S. Beretania Street - Room 801

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-2437

(808) 586-2636

FAX: (808) 586-2640

slevins@dcca.state.hi.us
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Western Region (continued)

Idaho

Ms. Bethany Garner

Consumer Specialist

Office of Attorney General

P.O. Box 83720

Boise, Idaho 83720-0010

(208) 334-2424

FAX: (208) 334-2830

bgarner@ag.state.id.us

Montana

Mr. Terry Krantz

Chief, Food and Consumer Safety Bureau

Department of Health and

 Human Services

Cogswell Building - 1400 Broadway

Helena, Montana 59620

(406) 444-2408

FAX: (406) 444-4135

tkrantz@state.mt.us

Nevada

Ms. Patricia Morse Jarman

Commissioner

Department of Business and Industry

Consumer Affairs Division

1850 East Sahara - Suite 120

Las Vegas, Nevada 89104

(702) 486-7355

FAX: (702) 486-7371

pmjarman@fyiconsumer.org

New Mexico

Mr. John McPhee

Childhood Injury Prevention

 Coordinator

Public Health Division

Department of Health

2500 Cerrillos Road

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505

(505) 476-7858

FAX: (505) 476-7810

johnm@doh.state.nm.us

Oregon

Ms. Jan Margosian

Consumer Information Coordinator

Financial Fraud. Department of Justice

100 Justice Building

Salem, Oregon 97310

(503) 378-4732

FAX: (503) 378-5017

jan.margosian@doj.state.or.us

Utah

Ms. Francine Giani

Director, Division of Consumer

Protection P. O. Box 45804

Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0802

(801) 530-6601

FAX: (801) 530-6650

brsec.fgiani@state.ut.us
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Western Region (continued)

Washington

Ms. Maryanne Guichard

Director, Office of Environmental

Health and Safety

Department of Health - PO Box 47825

Olympia, Washington 98504-7825

(360) 236-3391

FAX: (360) 236-2257

maryanne.guichard@doh.wa.gov

Wyoming

Mr. Christopher Petrie

Senior Assistant Attorney General

Wyoming Attorney General's Office

Consumer Protection Unit

123 Capitol Building

Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002

(307) 777-5838

FAX: (307) 777-7956

CPETRI@state.wy.us
APPENDIX J: Organizational Structure and

Functions
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Organizational Structure and Functions

As provided in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 1972, the Chairman and

Commissioners are the key policy makers of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The staff carries out their decisions and policies.

The Consumer Product Safety Act provides for five Commissioners but only three

Commissioners are currently funded. The Chairman and Commissioners are appointed by the

President and confirmed by the Senate. The Commission annually elects a Vice Chairman.

The Chairman is the principal executive officer of the Commission. The Vice Chairman

acts in the absence of the Chairman.

The following offices report directly to the Chairman:

Office of Congressional Relations acts as the Commission's liaison with Congress. It

provides information and assistance to congressional committees, responds to inquiries by

legislators, and coordinates written and oral testimony by Commissioners and agency staff.

Office of Equal Opportunity and Minority Enterprise monitors compliance with all

laws, regulations, rules, and internal policies relating to equal employment opportunity. It also

ensures compliance with relevant provisions of the Small Business Act, and conducts the

Upward Mobility Program.

Office of the Executive Director, under the broad directions of the Chairman and in

accordance with Commission policy, acts as the chief operating manager of the agency,

supporting the development of the agency's budget and operating plan before and after

Commission approval, and managing the execution of those plans.

Office of the General Counsel is the legal arm of the Commission. Staffed by lawyers, it

provides advice and counsel to the agency and staff on all legal matters, including contracting,

personnel issues, legal review of all reports, memoranda, press releases, and publications. It

advises the Commission on matters of standards development, rules, petitions, interpretations of

prevailing regulations, and Federal court litigation concerning compliance matters. It also

defends court challenges to rules and other Commission actions.

Office of the Inspector General is an independent office established under the

provisions of the Inspector General Act, as amended. Reporting only to the Chairman, this office

independently initiates, conducts, and supervises audits, operations reviews, inspections, and

investigations of Commission programs, activities, and operations to prevent and detect waste,

fraud, and abuse. It makes recommendations to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness

within the Commission's programs and operations. The office also receives and investigates

complaints or information concerning possible violations of law or regulations, mismanagement,

abuse of authority, and waste of funds.
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 Office of the Secretary prepares the agendas for official agency meetings, maintains

official records of Commission actions, manages the docket of adjudicative proceedings, and

responds to requests for documents under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the

Privacy Act. It issues the agency's official documents, including Federal Register notices,

prepares and publishes the Public Calendar of Commission meetings, and supervises the

operations of CPSC's public reading room and the Electronic Reading Room.

The following offices report to the Executive Director:

Office of the Budget is responsible for overseeing the development of the Commission's

budget. The office, in consultation with other offices and directorates prepares, for the

Commission's approval, the annual budget requests to Congress and the Office of Management

and Budget and the operating plans for each fiscal year. It manages execution of the

Commission's budget. The office recommends to the Office of the Executive Director actions to

enhance effectiveness of the Commission's programs and activities.

Office of Information and Public Affairs disseminates information to consumers and

the media. It prepares and publishes brochures, booklets, fact sheets, and safety alerts

recommending the safe ways for consumers to purchase and use products in the home

environment. Press releases are prepared and circulated to the media on Commission actions,

product recalls, and seasonal events such as toy safety, fireworks, baby safety, grass cutting,

residential pool use, and National Poison Prevention Week.

Office of Planning and Evaluation is responsible for overseeing the development of the

Commission’s strategic plan, annual performance plans and annual performance reports under

the Government Performance and Results Act. The office also is responsible for short-term and

long-term planning and evaluating of agency programs and accomplishments. Evaluation studies

are conducted to determine how well the Commission fulfills its mission. The office also

manages the Commission's information collection budget and obtains Office of Management and

Budget clearance for information collections.

Office of Compliance directs the administrative enforcement of Commission rules and

regulations. The office, staffed by lawyers and compliance specialists and working with field

staff, initiates investigations on safety hazards of products already in the consumer marketplace

or being offered for import. It enforces the requirement that firms identify and report product

defects which could present possible substantial hazards, violations of consumer product safety

rules, and violations of standards relied upon by the Commission. It negotiates and subsequently

monitors corrective action plans designed to give public notice of hazards and recall defective or

non-complying products. In addition, it provides advice and guidance to regulated industries on

complying with Commission rules and regulations.

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction manages the Commission's Hazard

Identification and Analysis Program and its Hazard Assessment and Reduction Program. The

office develops strategies for and implements the agency's operating plan for these two hazard
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programs. The office reports to the Executive Director, and has line authority over the

Directorates for Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Economic Analysis, Engineering Sciences, and

Laboratory Sciences. The office's responsibilities include the collecting and analyzing of data to

identify hazards and hazard patterns, the carrying out of the Commission's regulatory and

voluntary standards development projects, and providing coordination of international activities

related to consumer product safety. This office also provides technical and economic support for

the Commission's compliance activities. The office assures that relevant technical,

environmental and economic impacts of projects are comprehensively and objectively presented

to the Commission for decision. The office also evaluates rulemaking petitions received by the

Commission.

Office of Human Resources Management provides human resources management

support to the Commission in the areas of recruitment and placement, position classification,

training and executive development, employee and labor relations, employee benefits and

retirement assistance, employee assistance programs, drug testing, leave administration,

disciplinary and adverse actions, grievances and appeals and performance management.

Office of Information Services is responsible for policy and operations relating to

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

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

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

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

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

is responsible for the agency's injury information Clearinghouse, information resources

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

Directorate for Field Operations is responsible for all Commission field operations.

The Commission's 135 member field staff, located in 41 cities across the country, supports the

full range of CPSC programs. The field staff conduct in-depth investigations of injuries and

deaths, provide local support for the hospitals that report through the NEISS system, and collect

reports of product-related incidents. Field investigators inspect manufacturers, importers,

distributors, and retailers and collect product samples for testing or evaluation to determine

violations of safety regulations and possible substantial product hazards. The field staff insure

that appropriate action is taken to correct any violations. They also negotiate and monitor recalls

of hazardous products and provide advice and guidance to industry. The field staff implement

national safety education campaigns, respond to inquiries, and work with the press and local

organizations to bring product safety information to the consumer. The field staff also work with

state and local officials and private organizations to inform the public about the safe use of

consumer products and to obtain compliance with CPSC laws and regulations.

Directorate for Administration is responsible for formulating and executing general

administrative policies in the areas of financial management, procurement, property and space

management, security equipment maintenance, printing, and warehousing, mail, duplication,

labor services and physical security.