1996

 1996

 ANNUAL 

REPORT

 TO CONGRESS

 

United States 

Consumer Product

Safety Commission

 
Dear Members of Congress:

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

year 1996.

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

their homes by overseeing the safety of 15,000 types of consumer products. To reduce injuries and deaths

associated with these products, CPSC identifies and analyzes product hazards, helps industry to develop

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

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

of potential product risks.

CPSC encourages industry to voluntarily improve the safety of its products in lieu of mandatory

regulations. To promote this aim, CPSC worked this year with the window covering industry to eliminate

lead as an ingredient in vinyl miniblinds. CPSC also continued work on the hazard of ignition of

flammable vapors by water heaters and the hazard of children falling down stairs in baby walkers.

This year, CPSC worked with industry to obtain several large recalls of hazardous products that

were quickly brought to the public’s attention. These recalls included cigarette lighters that were not

child-resistant, bunk beds and mini-hammocks that posed strangulation hazards, cedar chests that posed

suffocation hazards, and dishwashers that posed fire hazards. 

The following pages explain in detail CPSC's work in fiscal year 1996, which helped reduce

injuries and save lives. As Chairman and with my esteemed colleagues Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall

and Commissioner Thomas Hill Moore, we will see that CPSC continues to share the responsibility of

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

Sincerely,

Ann Brown
CONTENTS

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

CPSC Activities

Hazard Identification and Reduction

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

Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Mandatory Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Voluntary Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

International Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Enforcement and Compliance Activities

Import Surveillance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Enforcing Product Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Corrective Actions Under Section 15 of the Consumer Product Safety

Act and the Federal Hazardous Substances Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Civil Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Field Activities

Telecommuting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CPSC State and Local Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Public Information Programs

Safety Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Chairman's Commendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Public Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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
CPSC Highlights

Lead and Miniblinds

CPSC investigated the potential release of lead from various brands of imported vinyl miniblinds

by measuring the amount of lead available in the dust on the surface of the blind. Results indicated that

as the non-glossy vinyl miniblinds deteriorate, due to exposure to sun and heat, the lead contained in the

plastic becomes available for ingestion as dust on the surface of the slats. CPSC found that in some

blinds, the levels of lead in the dust were high enough to warrant concern for health effects on young

children. As a result of the investigation, the industry has changed the way it produces miniblinds by

removing the lead added to stabilize the plastic.

Lead Paint on Public Playground Equipment

CPSC completed a study of lead paint on older equipment in 26 public playgrounds in 13 cities.

CPSC found 20 playgrounds in 11 cities had equipment with lead paint levels over the 0.06 percent

CPSC banning level. CPSC developed a strategy for identifying and controlling the lead paint hazard

associated with older playground equipment, and provided it to state health departments for their use in

addressing the hazard.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning kills about 220 people each year. To provide consumers with a

more reliable and effective safety device, CPSC held public hearings on CO detectors. From research and

information received during the hearings, CPSC submitted recommendations for changes to the

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standard for CO detectors.

Entrapment Hazards with Swimming Pools and Spas

CPSC sponsored a meeting with industry representatives, state and local authorities, and pool and

spa owners, operators, and inspectors to address injuries and deaths due to body part entrapment in the

drains of pools and spas. Using information provided at this meeting, CPSC is in the process of

developing safety guidelines for swimming pools and spas to eliminate potential entrapment hazards.

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Small Business Ombudsman Established

CPSC's Deputy Executive Director Clarence T. Bishop was appointed as CPSC's newly

established Small Business Ombudsman. This position is designed to help small business solve specific

safety-related problems.

Telecommuting

CPSC neared completion of a plan to convert most of its field investigative staff to

telecommuting. This expansion of telecommuting enabled CPSC to close most of its smaller field offices

and significantly reduce space in its larger offices. CPSC projects that in fiscal year 1997, the field's rent

for office space will be reduced by about 50 percent, from $900,000 per year to $450,000 per year.

Web Site

CPSC broadened its Internet services by establishing a World Wide Web site. Through this web

site, http://www.cpsc.gov, the agency provides consumers direct access to lifesaving information on

product recalls and hazards, research, and the agency's current calendar of meetings. The site also

includes an interactive feature that allows consumers to file product incident reports electronically.

New Publication

To share the data that CPSC tracks and analyzes every day on injuries and deaths associated with

consumer products, CPSC created the Consumer Product Safety Review. CPSC hopes that public health

and medical professionals, industry, and consumers find this information useful in developing effective

strategies for preventing deaths and injuries caused by consumer products.

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CPSC Activities

 To reduce injuries and deaths associated with the 15,000 product types under its jurisdiction,

CPSC identifies and analyzes product hazards, helps industry to develop voluntary standards for products,

monitors compliance with voluntary standards, issues and enforces mandatory standards, obtains recalls of

dangerous products from the marketplace, and informs the public of potential product risks.

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

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

Hazard Identification and Reduction

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

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

associated with consumer products.

Data Collection: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System 

CPSC collects information on product-related injuries through a statistically selected national

sample of hospital emergency rooms participating in the agency's National Electronic Injury Surveillance

System (NEISS). In 1996, NEISS continued to provide the foundation for much of CPSC’s work,

including special studies of injuries associated with fires and fireworks.

Many countries around the world, including Japan, New Zealand, and several European countries,

model their data base systems on CPSC's NEISS. In addition, many other federal agencies use NEISS to

collect data in their areas of interest.

Studies

Ranges and Ovens

In 1995, CPSC initiated a multi-year project to evaluate the causes of range/oven fires. This

included an interagency agreement with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to

identify the physical and chemical signatures associated with both normal cooking and an impending

cooking fire.

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In 1996, CPSC completed an analysis of the hazard data. Results indicated that ignition of

cooking materials accounted for about 70 percent of all range/oven fires. CPSC continued its work with

NIST to expand the types of cooking conditions tested and to evaluate the performance of a variety of

sensors/devices, some of which were found to have the potential for detecting impending cooking fires. 

Lead and Miniblinds 

CPSC investigated the potential release of lead from various brands of imported miniblinds by

measuring the amount of lead in the miniblind and the amount of lead available in the dust on the surface

of the blind. Imported, non-glossy vinyl miniblinds had lead added as a stabilizer to provide stability and

durability of the plastic. 

Results indicated that as the non-glossy vinyl miniblinds deteriorate, due to exposure to sun and

heat, the lead contained in the plastic becomes available for ingestion as dust on the surface of the slats.

CPSC found that in some blinds, the levels of lead in the dust were so high that a child ingesting less

than 1 square inch of dust a day for 15 to 30 days could have lead levels in his or her blood that the

federal government considers a health concern for young children.

Further testing by NASA and the Department of Defense's U.S. Army Aberdeen Testing Center

supported CPSC's findings that the lead on the surface of the non-glossy vinyl miniblind slats was due to

the erosion of the vinyl. As a result of the investigation, the industry has changed the way it produces

miniblinds by removing the lead added to stabilize the plastic. 

Lead Paint on Public Playground Equipment

CPSC completed a study of lead paint on older equipment in 26 public playgrounds in 13 cities.

CPSC found 20 playgrounds in 11 cities had equipment with lead levels over the 0.06 percent CPSC

banning level. Sixteen of these playgrounds had equipment with lead paint levels in excess of 0.5 percent,

the level that is identified in the 1992 Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X) as a

priority for hazard reduction activities.

CPSC estimated that daily ingestion over 15 to 30 days of as little as one-tenth of a square inch of

paint from many of these playgrounds could result in blood lead levels that the federal government

considers a health concern for young children. CPSC developed a strategy for identifying and controlling

the lead paint hazard associated with older playground equipment. The recommended strategy was

provided to state health departments for their use in addressing the hazard.

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Bicycle Reflectors 

In 1995, CPSC initiated a project to evaluate its 20-year-old bicycle reflector requirements to

determine their adequacy. In 1996, CPSC developed a field test plan to evaluate driver response to

current reflectors, improved reflectors, and lights. In March, a public meeting was held to discuss the

project plans and field test methodology. Testing will be conducted in 1997. 

Mandatory Standards

Multiple Tube and Mine Shell Fireworks Devices

CPSC issued a final rule to address the tip-over hazard associated with large multiple tube mine

and shell fireworks devices (devices in which any individual tube has an inside diameter equal to or

greater than 1.5 inches). These devices fire shells or comets into the air sequentially when a single fuse is

ignited. Spectators have been killed when the devices tipped over during ignition and fired horizontally.

The rule requires large multiple tube devices to pass a "static test" verifying that they will remain stable

and not tip over when placed at an angle of 60 degrees from the horizontal. The rule will become

effective in

March 1997. 

Children's Sleepwear

CPSC issued a final amendment to the children's sleepwear flammability standards under the

Flammable Fabrics Act. The amendment exempts from the flammability requirements tight-fitting

children's sleepwear in sizes above 9 months through size 14, and exempts completely garments in sizes

9 months and younger. CPSC reached its decision based on injury data and technical literature indicating

that tight-fitting garments will not create an unreasonable risk of burn injury to children, the current

consumer desire for "natural" fabrics, and the general lack of mobility by infants who wear garments

sized 9 months and younger.

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Charcoal Labeling

CPSC voted to revise the label on charcoal packaging to more explicitly warn consumers of the

deadly CO gas that is released when charcoal is burned in a closed environment. CPSC estimates that CO

from charcoal grills and hibachis used inside cause about 28 deaths and 300 hospital emergency-roomtreated injuries each year, costing society about $143 million annually.

Dietary Supplements

CPSC exempted the powder form of iron supplements from child-resistant packaging

requirements. Iron supplements in powder form do not present a poisoning risk to children.

Bicycle Helmets - Proposed Rules

In 1995, CPSC published a proposed bicycle helmet standard in the Federal Register. The

proposed standard includes requirements for impact reduction and chin-strap strength, and provisions for

children's helmets as required by the Children's Bicycle Helmet Safety Act of 1994.

During 1996, CPSC continued enforcing compliance of bicycle helmets with voluntary standards

that were designated by the agency to serve as interim mandatory standards until a final CPSC standard

takes effect.

Voluntary Standards

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

government for developing and maintaining its own safety standards, CPSC provides technical support for

voluntary standards and assists in the process through which voluntary standards are developed. These

voluntary standards are developed through a national consensus process that ensures openness and allows

for the participation of all interested parties, including industry, associations, government, and consumers.

In 1996, CPSC provided technical support for 51 voluntary standards projects.

Fire and Electrical Hazards

Smoke Detectors

UL, in response to suggestions from CPSC, proposed several changes to the smoke detector

standard to improve detector reliability and to make consumer maintenance easier. 

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Halogen Lamps

UL used recommendations from CPSC to adopt new requirements to address the fire hazard

presented by torchiere style floor lamps equipped with tubular-type halogen bulbs. These bulbs get

extremely hot and may ignite combustible materials that come in contact with the bulb through the

relatively open tops of these lamps. CPSC is continuing to investigate this safety hazard.

Gas Water Heaters

The gas water heater industry continued to make significant progress in its actions to address the

explosion and fire hazard posed by the ignition of flammable vapors by water heaters. Prototypes of new

water heater technologies were tested at a sophisticated new testing facility, and a draft test methodology

was completed and sent to the standards writing group. Nearly 2,000 house fires a year are caused by

gas-fired water heaters igniting flammable vapors.

Children's Product Hazards

CPSC supported the development of new or revised provisions for 20 national consensus safety

standards for products presenting potential hazards to children, such as strollers, toddler beds, high chairs,

and cribs. CPSC also worked with ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) to revise the

voluntary standard for bunk beds to address the strangulation hazard from entrapment in the headboards

and footboards of the lower bunk. 

Clothing Strings

In November 1995, CPSC issued safety guidelines to reduce the strangulation and entanglement

hazards associated with drawstrings on children's clothing. CPSC recommended to ASTM that it adopt

this as a voluntary standard. Most children's clothing is now manufactured without strings at the neck.

Baby Walkers

In response to CPSC's request, revisions to the ASTM voluntary standard were approved that

include new performance requirements to address the hazard of children falling down stairs in baby

walkers. It is expected that walkers shipped after July 1, 1997, will conform with the new requirements.

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Other Hazards

CPSC successfully advocated for new standards development activities to address hazards

associated with soccer goal tipover, furniture tipover, and funkart (a type of motorized go-kart) hair

entanglement. CPSC also was involved in voluntary safety standards activities for other products such as

bean bag chairs, window guards, selected gas appliances, and fireworks.

To provide consumers with a more reliable and effective safety device, CPSC held public hearings

on CO detectors. From research and information received during the hearings, CPSC submitted

recommendations for changes to the UL standard for CO detectors.

Conferences

Roundtable on Children's Sleepwear

In May 1996, CPSC held a meeting with the children's sleepwear industry to discuss an industrysponsored information and education campaign for children's sleepwear. The campaign is intended to

educate the public about the recent amendments to the children's sleepwear standards. More than two

dozen industry representatives attended the meeting.

Small Business Conference

In June 1996, CPSC and the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization

sponsored a conference to help small business cut regulatory red tape and reduce business costs. More

than 130 people attended, including representatives from manufacturers, retailers, and testing laboratories.

The announcement of CPSC's newly established Small Business Ombudsman highlighted the event. The

Ombudsman position is designed to help small business solve specific safety-related problems. To further

serve small business, CPSC announced a new extension to the Hotline for calls involving small business

problems and access to information for small businesses on the agency's web site.

Roundtable on Swimming Pool and Spa Entrapment

In July 1996, CPSC sponsored a meeting to address entrapment deaths and injuries associated

with suction outlets on swimming pools and spas. More that 70 people attended, including state and local

authorities; pool and spa industry representatives; and pool and spa owners, operators, and inspectors.

Using information provided at this meeting, CPSC will develop safety guidelines for swimming pools and

spas to eliminate potential entrapment hazards.

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International Activities

CPSC's involvement in international activities during 1996 had three goals:

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

• to encourage mutually acceptable consumer product safety standards and conformity assessment

among nations worldwide, and

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

CPSC continued its involvement in developing internationally harmonized chemical test methods,

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

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

Enforcement and Compliance Activities

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

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

safety standards or that present a substantial risk of injury to consumers. Where it finds violative or

defective products that present a significant risk of injury to the public, it seeks corrective action through

repair or replacement of the product, or through refund of the product's purchase price. CPSC also

informs and educates regulated industries of existing standards and how to meet them. These cooperative

efforts help minimize future consumer exposure to products that may be hazardous.

In 1996, CPSC obtained 375 corrective actions involving about 85.1 million consumer product

units that either violated mandatory safety standards or presented a substantial risk of injury to the public.

• Over 3 million mini-hammocks posing a strangulation hazard were recalled.

• Twelve million cedar chests were recalled due to automatic lid latches creating a suffocation

hazard.

• Over a half million dishwashers were recalled because faulty wiring in the door latch posed a fire

hazard.

• Twelve thousand wooden pull toys were recalled because the toy's small wooden ball presented a

choking hazard.

• Forty-four thousand wooden toy trucks were recalled because the truck's driver and wheels could

break off presenting a choking hazard.

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Toys and children's products continue to be among CPSC's prime concerns. Of the 375 corrective

actions obtained in fiscal year 1996, 116 were toys and children's products involving about 6 million

product units. Most toy recalls were for the following reasons: the toys had paint containing lead levels

that were dangerous for children; the toys for children under 3 had small parts that presented a choking

hazard; or the toys otherwise presented a substantial risk of injury to children.

Import Surveillance

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

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

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

mandatory safety standards are stopped at the ports of entry so they never reach consumers. Working

together, CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service detained for reconditioning, destruction, or export out of

the U.S. more than 440 shipments of imported consumer products that did not meet U.S. safety standards.

As a result, about 13.7 million dangerous product units that violated CPSC safety standards never reached

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

• prevents injuries and deaths,

• motivates manufacturers and importers to comply with safety regulations, and

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

leveling the competitive playing field.

Since this joint program began in 1988, CPSC has seen the foreign toy industry increase its level

of compliance with this agency's safety regulations. The toy industry has made greater efforts to more

fully inform its members of CPSC's requirements, and many individual companies have developed or

improved their internal testing and quality control programs.

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

became effective in July 1994. CPSC and Customs continue to closely enforce these requirements. In

1996, CPSC and Customs prevented over 154,000 noncomplying lighters from entering the country.

To ascertain the level of compliance with fireworks regulations, CPSC targeted imported

fireworks. CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service selectively sampled 438 shipments of fireworks. Out of

the total number of shipments, 295 violated CPSC's mandatory safety requirements with 171 shipments

presenting violations serious enough to warrant seizure or other action by Customs to prevent entry of the

shipments into the U.S. The level of substantial compliance with the fireworks regulations remains low at

approximately 60 percent for targeted imported fireworks. CPSC is continuing its efforts to ensure that

fireworks comply with agency regulations.

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Enforcing Product Regulations

CPSC conducted over 720 inspections of U.S. manufacturing, importing, and retailing

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

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

more than 2,200 different products to determine compliance with mandatory requirements. The agency

targeted products it believed might violate safety standards, including fireworks, toys, wearing apparel,

cigarette lighters, household chemicals, and medications requiring child-resistant packaging.

CPSC found that about 49 percent (almost 1,100) of the products it sampled violated agency

regulations. These inspections resulted in 71 recalls involving 4.4 million product units, including

flammable scarves, fireworks, and toys.

During 1996, CPSC was active in looking for violations of the flammability standards under the

Flammable Fabrics Act. Of the 130 samples of fabrics and garments that CPSC collected, 57 violated the

act.

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

the Federal Hazardous Substances Act

If CPSC's Commissioners determine after a hearing that a product poses a substantial hazard to

consumers, the agency can order the manufacturer to repair or replace the product or refund the purchase

price of the product to consumers. However, CPSC conducts most corrective actions with the cooperation

of companies.

Of the 375 corrective actions in 1996, 304 dealt with product hazards not addressed by mandatory

standards. This resulted in the recall, repair, replacement, refund, or prospective design change to 80.7

million units of consumer products. These products included playground equipment, bunk beds, electrical

appliances, recreational products, decorative seasonal lighting, laptop computers, gas furnace vent pipes,

and mountain bikes.

Civil Penalties

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

civil penalty settlements totaling $1.5 million in 9 separate matters. One significant settlement resulted in

a firm funding a $5 million information and education program to be developed with CPSC focusing on

children's cycling and skating safety.

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These settlements covered CPSC allegations that companies knowingly 1) failed to properly report

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

serious injury or death, as required under section 15(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, or 2)

violated mandatory safety requirements.

Field Activities 

Telecommuting

This year, CPSC neared completion of a plan to convert most of its field investigative staff to

telecommuting. Having field employees work out of their homes has several advantages for CPSC,

including reduced costs and increased employee effectiveness and morale by bringing CPSC closer to the

communities it serves. 

This expansion of telecommuting enabled CPSC to close most of its smaller field offices and

significantly reduce space in its larger offices. So far, about 60 of the 128 field staff are telecommuting.

CPSC projects that in fiscal year 1997, the field's rent for office space will be reduced by about 50

percent, from $900,000 per year to $450,000 per year.

In recognition of the success of the telecommuting project, CPSC was given the "Hammer Award"

by the Vice President's National Performance Review team in July 1996.

CPSC State and Local Workshop

Twenty state teams attended a conference in October 1996 to strengthen CPSC's ability to reduce

consumer product-related deaths and injuries through innovative federal/state partnerships. The teams

brainstormed with CPSC staff and colleagues from other states on the best and most useful ways to

promote and communicate product safety in their own states. All 20 states developed an action plan for

working more effectively with CPSC and its own citizens to reduce deaths and injuries. Those states that

did not attend the workshop are now in the process of developing action plans.

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Public Information Programs

Safety Partnerships

CPSC continues to develop productive partnerships with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and

other government agencies. As a small agency with limited resources, CPSC increases its effectiveness by

teaming up with other organizations on individual projects and through long-term relationships.

One of the agency's outstanding collaborative activities during the year was its partnership with

Gerber Products Company in a Baby Safety Shower initiative. Gerber underwrote the costs for printing

all materials used in the national campaign and for launching it at several high-visibility events. First

Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton joined Chairman Ann Brown and Gerber President and Chief Executive

Officer Al Piergallini to kick off the campaign in October 1995 at a day-care center in Washington, D.C.

In February 1996, CPSC held a Congressional Baby Safety Shower in the U.S. Capitol, featuring House

members Susan Molinari (R-NY) and Blanche Lambert Lincoln (D-AR). And in May 1996, The National

Safety Council joined CPSC in launching the Baby Safety Shower project in Chicago with a

demonstration shower at a community center.

CPSC collaborated with private-sector partners to promote safety in the home and in recreation.

Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield published and widely distributed a pamphlet warning parents about

hidden hazards to children in the home. Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey undertook in cooperation with

CPSC, a campaign to promote the use of bike helmets and skating gear by young people—with a

brochure, give-a-way helmet decal, and education programs in schools.

CPSC continued to work closely with the National Safe Kids Campaign and state and local

coalitions to promote injury prevention and heighten awareness on such issues as bike helmet use, poison

prevention, playground safety, drowning prevention, and fire and burn prevention. The Chairman

participated in the Safe Kids' national town meeting and leadership conferences.

CPSC worked in partnership with many government agencies during the year. CPSC participated

in the Department of Transportation's annual Moving Kids Safely conference and the Department of

Education's family involvement partnership Back to School campaign. CPSC continued to support the

Department of Health and Human Services' Healthy Child Care America campaign. CPSC also continued

to work closely with the Center for Disease Control's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.

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With nearly 200 participants, the National Smoke Detector Project’s Steering Committee met in

June 1996 with the common goal of increasing the number of working smoke detectors in residences. The

project was overseen by CPSC, the U.S. Fire Administration, the National Fire Protection Association,

and the Congressional Fire Services Institute.

CPSC is an active member of For a Safer America Coalition. In January 1996, the coalition

launched a children's fire safety campaign and released the video, "Be Cool About Fire Safety" targeted

at children between 5 and 8 years of age. The video was widely broadcast over network and cable

television stations.

CPSC worked with local fire departments around the country to identify fire incidents related to

upholstered furniture, ovens and ranges, and mattresses and bedding. CPSC field investigators followed

up with telephone calls or on-site visits to obtain detailed information about the incidents.

Chairman's Commendations

The "Chairman's Commendations" program recognizes outstanding business contributions to

product safety. Award recipients are selected on the basis of efforts that are voluntary, go beyond what

the government requires, and make a significant contribution to the safety of children and others.

In 1996, Chairman Brown recognized three small businesses for their successful safety

innovations: Face Guards Inc. for inventing a face guard that attaches to a batting helmet; Rogers Sports

Corp. for inventing the Rogers Break Away Base; and Safe Strap Company for making seat belts for

shopping carts. The American Furniture Manufacturers Association received recognition for its efforts to

make bunk beds safe for children. Commendation for lifetime achievement was given to Karl Wojahn,

whose research has defined toy safety and established product integrity programs that incorporate safety

throughout the entire toy manufacturing process.

Consumer Information

Hotline 

CPSC's Hotline received more than 252,000 calls in 1996. Nearly 56,000 calls were handled by

the Hotline staff, and 3,371 callers reported unsafe products. The agency's cost per call remained the

same as in 1995, a cost that had been reduced by 30 percent from 1994.

The Hotline continued to offer English and Spanish language services to callers through recorded

information and bilingual Hotline representatives.

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Internet

CPSC broadened its Internet services by establishing a World Wide Web site. Through this web

site, http://www.cpsc.gov, the agency provides consumers direct access to lifesaving information on

product recalls and hazards, research, and the agency's current calendar of meetings. The site also

includes an interactive feature that allows consumers to file product incident reports electronically.

CPSC continued to maintain its electronic mail address, info@cpsc.gov, for consumers who do not

have access to the World Wide Web for inquiries about recalls or for reporting potential hazards. The

agency's gopher server contains CPSC news releases from 1990; information on how to report a

hazardous product; the CPSC public calendar; CPSC publications; and assistance for manufacturers,

retailers, and distributors on compliance with CPSC regulations and requirements.

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

distributes news releases, the public calendar, and other important CPSC information to subscribers by

e-mail.

Information Technology

CPSC continued the aggressive multi-year project the agency started in 1994 to combine its

information from numerous computer systems and data bases into one comprehensive, integrated system.

In 1996 and 1997, agency funding only allows maintenance level support of the discrete data base

applications. Anticipated budget constraints in future years will allow the agency to make limited

progress for the future integration of data bases. 

Clearinghouse

The National Injury Information Clearinghouse maintains reports of accident investigations,

product-related incidents, death certificates, and newspaper reports. Injury data and statistics from

electronic data sources and publications including hazard analyses, special studies, and data summaries

are also available to respond to more than 5,000 requests each year from the American public.

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Public Affairs

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

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

the media through the following:

• direct responses to consumer inquiries;

• outreach efforts with local and national groups and industries;

• publications and public information programs; and

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

Consumer Education and Outreach

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

organizations and individuals to educate and inform consumers.

Old Electrical Wiring in Homes

As a result of CPSC's home electrical wiring study, CPSC produced a Wired for Safety" video

emphasizing hazards with old electrical wiring and safety measures to prevent fire and electric shock.

About 2,000 copies of the video have been distributed to electrical safety inspectors, code officials, and

others nationwide.

Reaching Vulnerable Populations

CPSC worked with singer/songwriter Marvin Matthews to develop "child safety" radio spots.

These radio spots received the "Clarion Award" from the National Parents Day Coalition, and Marvin

Matthews and CPSC Chairman Ann Brown were honored at a ceremony at the White House. More than

100 stations confirmed airplay, reaching a potential African-American audience of 4 million listeners. 

Publications

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

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

CPSC produced several new publications.

Consumer Product Safety Review highlights important consumer product safety issues for

professionals in the fields of public health, medicine, business, and consumer advocacy. The

Review incorporates two former CPSC publications, MECAP News and NEISS Data Highlights.

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Hidden Hazards in the Home, produced with Empire State Blue Cross and Blue Shield, provides

safety tips about children's hazards.

Safe Jammin, produced with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, urges in-line skaters, cyclists,

and others to wear helmets and other safety gear.

Recipe for Safer Cooking, produced with the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers,

emphasizes safety with kitchen ranges.

Media Programs

CPSC places a strong emphasis on reaching consumers through national, state, and local media,

including national television networks, local affiliates, radio stations, and print media. CPSC continued to

reach consumers through magazine articles, radio spots, press releases, video news releases, press

conferences, and appearances on television news programs.

In 1996, CPSC issued 195 news releases—the most ever issued in a single year.

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APPENDIX A: Deaths, Injuries, and Cost of Injuries

from Consumer Products
Deaths, Estimates Of Injuries And Estimates Of Costs Of Injuries From

Consumer Products

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

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

associated with such products. Appendix A presents three tables which contain summary data by totals

and by age groups for deaths, estimated injuries and estimated costs of injuries associated with products

under the jurisdiction of the Commission. These products are aggregated into 15 product groupings.

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

not necessarily indicate causality.

 Table 1: Deaths Associated with the Use of Certain Consumer Products, October 1, 1993 -

September 30, 1994. These data are taken from death certificates the Commission purchases from the

states. Comparisons of Table 1 with previous Annual Report tables of deaths associated with the use

of consumer products ought not to be undertaken since budgetary restrictions alter the amount and

categories of death certificates purchased each year.

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

Certain Consumer Products, October 1, 1995 - September 30, 1996. 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 as of January 1, 1990, to take into account changes that have occurred in the NEISS

sampling frame of emergency departments since the 1975 sampling frame was constructed (e.g.,

including hospital emergency departments opened after 1975). The sampling frame was also augmented

on January 1, 1991, by doubling the number of hospitals sampled in the three largest strata. 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, 1995 - September 30, 1996. This is derived by applying

the Commission's Injury Cost Model to the injury estimates of Table 2.

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

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

witnesses, the Commission identifies causes of accidents, including the interaction among the person,

the product and the environment. Using all the available data, the Commission staff periodically

prepares hazard analysis reports for selected products. To learn whether an analysis for any particular

product is available, or to receive general injury data reports or more detailed data than are included in

this appendix, please write to:

National Injury Information Clearinghouse

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Washington, DC 20207-0001

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TABLE 1

Deaths Associated With The Use Of Certain Consumer Products

October 1, 1993 - September 30, 1994

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.

The data in this table cannot be used in trend analysis with the data from previous years. Due to

budgetary restrictions, differing numbers of death certificates may have been purchased in each time

period.

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. For fiscal year 1994, data are incomplete for

Pennsylvania and New York City.

 AGE GROUP2

 Product Group1Total Under 5 5-24 25-64

65 And

 Over

 1. Child Nursery Equipment and 

Supplies 73 72 1 0 0

 2. Toys 19 11 4 3 1

 3. Sports and Recreational Activities and

Equipment 1,131 256 358 404 113

 4. Home Communication, Entertainment

and Hobby Equipment 34 1 10 22 1

 5. Personal Use Items 238 29 29 49 130

 6. Packaging and Containers for

Household Products 120 32 19 58 11

 7. Yard and Garden Equipment 357 8 23 170 156

 8. Home Workshop Apparatus, Tools and

Attachments 131 8 43 68 12

 9. Home and Family Maintenance

Products 49 24 10 13 2

10. General Household Appliances 70 8 6 22 33

11. Space Heating, Cooling and

Ventilating Appliances 177 5 28 76 68

12. Housewares 25 9 4 11 1

13. Home Furnishings and Fixtures 874 290 79 268 237

14. Home Structures and Construction

Materials 365 41 31 137 155

15. Miscellaneous 78 23 13 31 11

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TABLE 2

Estimates Of Hospital Emergency Room Treated Injuries

Associated With The Use Of Certain Consumer Products

October 1, 1995 - September 30, 1996 *

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

Estimated

Mean

Severity4

 1. Child Nursery

 Equipment and Supplies 88,056 75,610 6,372 5,245 829 56

 2. Toys 138,097 66,425 52,003 17,657 2,013 32

 3. Sports and Recreational

 Activities and

 Equipment 4,044,701 194,709 2,807,795 983,710 58,044 28

 4. Home Communication,

 Entertainment and

 Hobby Equipment 98,687 28,285 30,114 29,184 11,086 36

 5. Personal Use Items 393,077 132,826 118,777 112,976 28,497 69

 6. Packaging and

 Containers for

 Household Products 333,417 49,369 107,859 148,927 27,245 33

 7. Yard and Garden

 Equipment 255,906 9,784 54,400 153,714 38,007 46

 8. Home Workshop

 Apparatus, Tools

 and Attachments 338,255 13,034 79,386 211,773 34,028 45

 9. Home and Family

 Maintenance Products 125,411 30,828 34,048 52,116 8,308 86

10.General Household

 Appliances 147,625 32,481 33,512 65,066 16,506 65

11.Space Heating, Cooling

 and Ventilating

 Appliances 151,380 41,869 43,804 52,460 13,247 76

12.Housewares 780,170 54,121 261,713 419,114 45,007 25

13.Home Furnishings and

 Fixtures 1,940,288 516,361 438,518 589,644 395,610 41

14.Home Structures and

 Construction Materials 3,313,330 480,391 965,466 1,185,499 681,544 38

15.Miscellaneous 200,496 45,110 87,003 51,588 16,743 55

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

as of January 1, 1990.

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TABLE 3

ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS OF HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM TREATED

INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF CERTAIN CONSUMER PRODUCTS

OCTOBER 1, 1995 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1996

(IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)

 

 Source: CPSC Injury Cost Model5 applied to NEISS injury data for the period.

 

 AGE GROUP2

 65 AND

 PRODUCT GROUP1TOTAL UNDER 5 5-24 25-64 OVER

 1. Child Nursery Equipment and

 Supplies 223 183 18 18 5

 2. Toys 332 136 131 56 8

 3. Sports and Recreational

Activities and Equipment 13,027 504 8,182 4,076 263

 4. Home Communication,

 Entertainment and Hobby

Equipment 291 62 78 98 53

 5. Personal Use Items 1,188 323 331 388 147

 6. Packaging and Containers for

Household Products 860 103 258 405 94

 7. Yard and Garden Equipment 916 31 185 553 147

 8. Home Workshop Apparatus,

Tools and Attachments 1,084 28 221 721 114

 9. Home and Family Maintenance

Products 417 84 107 187 39

10. General Household Appliances 525 109 114 229 72

11. Space Heating, Cooling and

Ventilating Appliances 539 111 162 208 57

12. Housewares 1,754 184 542 914 113

13. Home Furnishings and 

Fixtures 6,712 1,159 1,187 2,279 2,088

14. Home Structures and

Construction Materials 11,983 1,047 2,478 4,410 4,048

15. Miscellaneous 698 104 300 217 76

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1

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

Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) Coding Manual (1994), 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

Horseback riding

Horseshoes

Ice or snow boating

Lacrosse, rugby and miscellaneous ball games

Martial arts

Mountain climbing

Playground equipment

Racquet sports

Shuffleboard

Skateboards

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Skating, all kinds

Snowmobiles

Snow skiing and snowboarding

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 to children under 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

 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

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 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

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

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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

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 and other lifts

Fireworks and flares

Fuel-burning lighting equipment and fuels

Gasoline and diesel fuels

Generators 

Miscellaneous

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2

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

not equal the total.

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

territories. Consumer product-related injuries reported in the sample hospitals are transmitted via computer to

the Commission on a daily basis. The injury estimates shown are provisional; they are based on data reported

to CPSC as of 11/21/96. 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.

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

all hospital emergency departments in the United States, they are subject to sampling error. For a description

of the sample design and calculation of the sampling error, write:

National Injury Information Clearinghouse

 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Washington, D.C. 20207-0001

 

4Based on the nature of the injury and the body part affected, all nonfatal injuries are classified to a 6-point

scale with injuries ranging from minor to most severe. This ranking is based on medical judgment in terms of

expected physical impact, as well as threat to life and potential for permanent impairment. This scale value is

then increased by one if the patient is admitted for inpatient hospital care; a seventh point on the scale is

established for those injuries with the most severe classification which require hospitalization. Poisonings are an

exception to the procedure. A poisoning case which is treated and released is classified as a "2" on this scale,

while a poisoning case requiring hospitalization is classified as a "6." Deaths are classified as "8" on this scale,

but are grouped with Category 7 in the weighting procedure discussed below.

 A geometric inflation factor is used to reflect differences in the degrees of severity among the seven scale

categories. Category 1, the least severe category, has been assigned a value of "10." This value is increased by

20 percent to arrive at a value of "12" for Category 2. Therefore, each succeeding scale category value is

increased by a geometric proportion of the preceding value; i.e., 40 percent, 80 percent, up to a 640 percent

increase for Category 7. These severity values range from 10 to 2,516, based on a combination of three factors:

injury diagnosis, body part involved and disposition of the case. The estimated mean severity is an average

severity value for an estimated number of injuries.

 Because the mean severity is based on value judgments, the reader should use caution in interpreting small

differences in these measures between product groups.

5The estimates in Table 3 of the costs of emergency room treated injuries associated with the use of consumer

products are from the Injury Cost Model (ICM) developed by the Directorate for Economic Analysis. The ICM

includes 11 injury cost components: medical costs; forgone earnings; transportation costs; visitors' forgone

earnings; visitors' transportation costs; health insurance administration costs; product liability insurance

administration costs; litigation costs; disability costs; retreatment costs; and pain and suffering costs. Since the

ICM relies solely on information on the emergency room treated injuries reported in Table 2, the cost estimates

in Table 3 do not include the costs of consumer product-related injuries that were treated elsewhere, such as in

physicians' offices, health maintenance organizations, and freestanding emergency clinics. 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 June 1996 price levels using the overall consumer price index and the

overall medical care index.

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

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APPENDIX B: Policies, Final Regulations, and

Proposed Regulations
Policies, Final Regulations, And Proposed Regulations

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Description Proposed Final Effective Resource

 Date

__________________________________________________________________________

Consumer Product Safety Act

Final Action:

Revocation of seven N.A. 12/04/95 12/04/95 60 FR 62023

rules transferring

regulation of risks of

injury from the

Federal Hazardous

Substances Act

to the Consumer

Product Safety Act

Revision of the N.A. 1/23/96 01/23/96 61 FR 1707

Commission's 

statement of organization and functions

Recodification of N.A. 06/12/96 06/12/96 61 FR 29646

statement of policy

concerning export and

procedures for export

of noncomplying, 

misbranded, or 

banned products

Proposed Action:

Proposed standard 12/06/95 60 FR 62662

to require bicycle

helmets to meet

impact-attenuation

and other requirements

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______________________________________________________________________________

Description Proposed Final Effective Resource

 Date

__________________________________________________________________________

Federal Hazardous Substances Act

Final Action:

Clarification of N.A. 10/13/95 10/13/95 60 FR 53266

enforcement policy

for art materials

Revocation of two N.A. 12/08/95 12/08/95 60 FR 62989

labeling rules

applicable to 

bicycles introduced

into interstate

commerce between

May 11, 1976 and

May 11, 1978

Requirement that 07/05/95 03/26/96 03/26/97 61 FR 13084 

large multiple tube

mine and shell

fireworks devices

pass a performance

test for stability

Correction of N.A. 04/25/96 03/26/97 61 FR 18245

errors in final rule 

for large multiple

tube freworks 

devices

Affirmation of final N.A. 05/24/96 03/26/97 61 FR 26096

rule for large

multiple tube

fireworks devices

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______________________________________________________________________________

Description Proposed Final Effective Resource

 Date

__________________________________________________________________________

Requirement that 08/10/95 05/03/96 11/03/97 61 FR 19818

containers of charcoal

be labeled more

clearly to warn of the

carbon monoxide

hazard

Correction of N.A. 06/26/96 11/03/97 61 FR 33175

requirements for

labeling of retail

containers of 

charcoal

Proposed Action:

Proposal to change 08/07/96 61 FR 41043

the allowable fuse

burn time of firewoks

devices from 3-6

seconds to 3-9

seconds

Flammable Fabrics Act

Final Action:

Revocation of rules N.A. 01/16/96 01/16/96 61 FR 1115

prescribing requirements for labeling,

advertising, and 

retail display of 

children's sleepwear

in sizes 0 through

6X manufactured

between July 29, 1972

and July 29, 1973.

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______________________________________________________________________________

Description Proposed Final Effective Resource

 Date

__________________________________________________________________________

Revocation of rules N.A. 01/16/96 01/16/96 61 FR 1116

prescribing requirements for labeling

and retail display of

children's sleepwear

in sizes 7 through 14

manufactured 

between May 1, 1975

and May 1, 1978

Amendments to 10/25/94 09/09/96 01/01/97 61 FR 47634 

the flammability 

standards for children's

sleepwear in sizes 0

through 6X and 7

through 14 to exclude

infant and certain

tight-fitting garments

from coverage of 

the standards

Extension of stay N.A. 09/09/96 09/09/96 61 FR 47412

of enforcement

from children's

sleepwear standards 

until 03/09/98 of 

skintight garments

labeled as underwear

Poison Prevention Packaging Act

Final Action:

Exemption of 04/07/95 10/17/95 10/17/95 60 FR 53699

certain iron-containing

dietary supplements

from child-resistant

packaging requirements

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APPENDIX C: Meetings of Substantial 

Interest
 MEETINGS OF SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST

During Fiscal Year 1996, Commissioners and staff at the Consumer Product Safety

Commission held meetings to discuss matters related to the mission of CPSC. The list of those

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

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

officials and representatives of industry and other interested parties in the implementation of this

Act." We have compiled this list on the basis of meetings announced in CPSC's weekly Public

Calendar.

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

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

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

meetings concerning matters of "substantial interest" be listed in the Public Calendar while

meetings on "non-substantial interest" are not required to be listed, although many are. For

example, field staff meet frequently with a wide range of outside organizations in order to inform

consumers and others of CPSC's work, but since these meetings are of "non-substantial interest"

as defined by CPSC's Meeting Policy, they are not necessarily listed in the Public Calendar. 

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

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

efforts, see Appendix E.

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

likely to be the subject of a regulatory or policy decision by the Commission." The Meetings

Policy imposes the following three requirements on CPSC staff and Commissioners who hold or

attend meetings involving matters of "substantial interest:" 1) they must announce the meetings

in advance in the Public Calendar, 2) they must hold these meetings open to the public, unless

certain specified exceptions apply, and 3) they must submit summaries of such meetings to the

Office of the Secretary. In addition, summaries of telephone conversations involving "substantial

interest" matters also must be submitted to the Office of the Secretary.

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

Freedom of Information Act.

Address information requests to:

 Office of the Secretary

 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

 Washington, DC 20207

 

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ABBREVIATIONS

We have used the following abbreviations:

EXC Office of Compliance

CPSA Consumer Product Safety Act

PPPA Poison Prevention Packaging Act

CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission

EC Directorate for Economic Analysis

EH Directorate for Epidemiology and Health Sciences

ES Directorate for Engineering Sciences

EXHR Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction

EXPA Office of Information and Public Affairs

FO Directorate for Field Operations

OEX Office of the Executive Director

OGC Office of the General Counsel

OCR Office of Congressional Relations

LS Directorate for Laboratory Sciences

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LIST OF MEETINGS

AIM Safety Company

December 18 EC & other CPSC staff: carbon monoxide detector technologies

Alaska Public Interest Research Group

March 27 ES & other CPSC staff: CPSC activities on playground equipment

safety

Albright and Wilson Americas, Inc.

November 2 EXC: developments in the use of flame retardant chemicals for

children's sleepwear

American Academy of Pediatrics

May 4-5 EH: injury and poison prevention

American Apparel Manufacturers Association

May 23 EC & members of the sleepwear team: technical issues associated

with the recent amendments to the Children's Sleepwear Standards

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)

May 7 LS: revisions to the AATCC Standard Practice for Home

Laundering Fabrics Prior to Flammability Testing

American Bar Association

October 5 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore: speaking before the Consumer

Product Regulation Committee Seminar

American Fireworks Standards Laboratory (AFSL)

January 18 Chairman Ann Brown/staff: the safety of fireworks

January 18 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: the safety of fireworks

January 18 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: the safety of fireworks

August 25-27 ES & EXC: newly re-formatted standards for fireworks

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American Gas Association (AGA)

October 20 EC: information about CPSC activities related to carbon monoxide

detectors

June 11 Office of the Chairman & other CPSC staff: issues related to metal

flexible gas connectors

August 20 Office of the Chairman: AGA's proposed supplemental requirements

for evaluating carbon monoxide detectors

American Gas Association Laboratories

August 7 ES: recent reports/papers on unvented hearth products

American Medical Association

March 22 EXHR: fireworks, baseball, and bittering agent

April 26 EXHR: fireworks, baseball, and bittering agent

American National Can Company

April 12 EH: child-resistant tube packaging

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

December 5 ES: the CPSC electrical hazards program

March 12 EXHR: CPSC and industry testing results, and to explore ways for

CPSC and industry to work together to improve the performance of

portable camping heaters

April 10-11 ES: safety standards for gas-fired appliances

May 29 ES: carbon monoxide emissions from portable camping heaters

July 12 EXHR & other CPSC staff: issues related to swimming pool safety

July 17-19 ES: proposed trimmer and brushcutter standard and proposed

changes to the ANSI Chain Saw Standard

July 24-25 ES: safety standards for gas-fired water heaters

August 27 EXC: spa and hot tub suction fittings, hair and body entrapment

September 9-10 ES: portable battery standards

September 20-21 ES & other CPSC staff: standard for public swimming pools

September 24 Chairman Ann Brown: speaking at ANSI's National Board Meeting

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

July 10 ES: Working Committee on Escalators and Moving Walks

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Aronstein, J. (consulting engineer)

April 8 ES: twist-on connectors for aluminum wire

Aspen Institute

May 5-7 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore: participated in the Aspen Institute Consumer Products Industry Symposium

Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)

June 17 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore: speaking before the AFDO 1996

Centennial Conference and panelist on the "Breakfast of Safety

Champions"

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM)

November 28 EH & other CPSC staff: testing being conducted by the National

Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the CPSC range

fire project

February 1 ES & other CPSC staff: the research work on range cooking fires

sponsored by CPSC

March 26 Chairman Ann Brown: reauthorization

March 26 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: reauthorization hearings

March 26 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: reauthorization

April 3 EH: testing being conducted by the National Institute of Standards

and Technology for the range fire project

June 11 ES: carbon monoxide emission standards for gas-fired ranges/ovens

August 5 EH & other CPSC staff: testing for the range fire project

ASTM 

October 10 EH: child resistant packaging

October 12-13 EXC: voluntary standards for catalytic lighters and other cigarette

lighter issues

October 19 EH: child-resistant packaging

November 1 ES & other CPSC staff: a voluntary standard for window guards

November 27 EH & other CPSC staff: negative votes on new requirements for the

Toy Safety Voluntary Standard

December 5 ES: possible revisions to the CPSC Handbook for Public Playground Safety

December 6-7 ES: revisions to a voluntary standard for home playground equipment

December 6-7 ES: provisions for a new voluntary standard for soft contained play

equipment

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ASTM cont'd.

December 6-8 EH & ES: revisions and new developments in safety standards for

baseball faceguards, padding, playground surfacing, and various

sports-related headgear

December 7-8 ES: revisions to a voluntary standard for public playground equipment

January 18 EH & other CPSC staff: a voluntary standard for window guards

January 26 EH: revisions to the ASTM voluntary standard for batting helmet

face guards

January 30 ES: a test and requirement to address crib slat disengagement for

possible inclusion in an ASTM voluntary standard

January 31 HS & ES: development of the ASTM voluntary standard on walkers

February 8 ES: development of the ASTM Toddler Bed Standard and warnings

in the ASTM Juvenile Products Standard

February 13 ES: revisions to the ASTM voluntary standard for bunk beds

March 6-7 ES: development of the ASTM voluntary standard on soft contained

play equipment

March 7 EH, ES & other CPSC staff: ASTM voluntary standard for bean

bag chairs

March 11 EC & other CPSC staff: upholstered furniture

March 11-13 ES: provisions for new voluntary standards and revisions to existing

standards for various juvenile products

May 13 ES & EH: negative votes cast during a recent ballot of revisions to

the ASTM F963 voluntary standard for toy safety

May 20-23 ES: revisions to standards on playground surfacing, bicycle headgear, and other recreational headgear

May 29 ES: the development of standards and test procedures relating to

suspension systems and forks used on bicycles

May 29-31 ES: voluntary standards for play yards, toddler beds, cribs, hook-on

chairs, infant bedding, walkers, baby gates, bath seats, strollers and

high chairs

June 4-5 ES: revisions of the ASTM voluntary standard for home playground

equipment

June 4-5 ES: development of the ASTM voluntary standard for soft contained play equipment

June 5-6 ES: revisions of the ASTM voluntary standard for public playground for public use

June 26 EH & other CPSC staff: bean bag chairs

July 15 EH: sun protective clothing

July 22-23 EXC & ES: the development of the ASTM voluntary standard on

bicycles

August 7 EH & ES: furniture tipover

August 28 EH & other CPSC staff: window fall prevention

September 9-10 ES: revisions to the ASTM voluntary standard for home playground

equipment

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ASTM cont'd.

September 10 ES: development of the ASTM voluntary standard for soft contained play equipment

September 11-12 ES: revisions to the ASTM voluntary standard for playground

equipment for public use

September 25-27 ES: voluntary standards for play yards, toddler beds, cribs, hook-on

chairs, infant bedding, walkers, stationary activity centers, baby

gates, bath seats, strollers and high chairs

Battelle Labs

June 11 ES: carbon monoxide emission standards for gas-fired ranges/ovens

Bell Sports

April 9 ES & other CPSC staff: bicycle helmet testing and design issues

Bicycle and Bicycle Reflector Manufacturers

March 13 ES & other CPSC staff: CPSC Bicycle Reflector Projects

BRK Brands, Inc./First Alert

November 29 EC & other CPSC staff: the health effects information which is

being sought by CPSC staff for Public Hearing on carbon monoxide

detectors

June 21 Chairman Ann Brown: carbon monoxide detectors

June 21 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall: carbon monoxide detectors

June 21 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore: carbon monoxide detectors

Camping Heater Manufacturers

March 12 EXHR: CPSC and industry testing results, and to explore ways for

CPSC and industry to work together to improve the performance of

portable camping heaters

March 12 ES: carbon monoxide emission from portable camping heaters

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

October 13 ES: proposed changes to the Canadian voluntary bicycle helmet

standard to include provisions for helmets for children under 5 years

of age

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Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector Task Force

October 3 ES: field and laboratory testing of CO detectors

November 28 EC, ES & other CPSC staff: consumer and professional education

December 1 EC, ES & other CPSC staff: standards evaluation

Cari-All Products, Inc.

November 9 Chairman Ann Brown: possible strategies for reducing injuries

caused by children falling from shopping carts

Carpet and Rug Institute

January 18 EH: a carpet industry adhesive testing and labeling program

C-Flap, Inc.

September 17 Chairman Ann Brown: baseball faceguard issues

September 17 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall: faceguards for baseball helmets

September 17 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore: faceguards on baseball helmets

Charcoal Manufacturers

January 30 Chairman Ann Brown, Office of Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall,

Office of Commissioner Thomas H. Moore & other CPSC staff: 

information and education activities

Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA)

March 6 EH & EC: production and use information on diisocyanates requested by the Interagency Testing Committee

September 24-25 EH & EC: the outcome of CPSC's glycol ethers project

Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Association (CSMA)

April 4 EH & other CPSC staff: ammonia

Ciba Self-Medication

November 3 EH: child-resistant packaging

Clizbe, Kent

September 4 ES: a safety device for electric range controls

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Consumer Federation of America (CFA)

March 28 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore: attended the Consumer Assembly

1996--"The Consumer Movement in a Dynamic Political and Economic Environment"

Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association

April 10 EH & other CPSC staff: ammonia

Covington & Burling

September 12 EH: child-resistant packaging

DuPont Corporation

August 14 ES & LS: upholstered furniture ignition resistance

Ekstrom Industries

February 14 ES: safety issues pertaining to electric meters that provide electric

power to older homes

Entela, Inc.

February 27 ES & EXHR: Entela's interests and capabilities for testing consumer

products

July 18 ES: general information on the CPSC, its mission, programs and

activities

Escalator Industry

May 14 ES: the injury data for the period from 1990 to 1994, and review of

the safety standard for escalators with a focus on side wall entrapment (and other hazards), and potential remedies available to address

these hazards

Food Marketing Institute

January 25 Office of the Chairman, EXHR, OGC, EC & EH: a proposal for a

joint information and education campaign to encourage retail

grocery stores to equip shopping carts with straps and safety steps

by parents

Fox, Bennett, and Turner

October 18 EH: child-resistant packaging of a regulated product

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Fuel Gas Distribution and Appliance Manufacturing Industries

June 28 ES: safety program for consumers using gas-fired appliances

August 8 ES: safety program for consumers using gas-fired appliances

Gas Research Institute (GRI)

November 9-10 ES: development of a test protocol for vapor ignition safety requirements for gas-fired water heaters

February 9 ES, LS, EC & other CPSC staff: research related to carbon monoxide (CO) emissions and gas ranges

May 14 ES & EC: test methodologies for carbon monoxide

detectors/sensors

May 16-17 ES: development of a test protocol for vapor ignition safety requirements for gas-fired water heaters

June 11 ES: CO emission standards for gas-fired ranges/ovens

General Electric

August 27 ES: range products

General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC)

August 18 EC: speaking on "Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Its Prevention and

Detection" at GFWC Safety for Older Americans Seminar

General Nitewear

March 7 Chairman Ann Brown: proposed changes to sleepwear regulation

March 7 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall: children's sleepwear standard

March 7 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore: children's sleepwear standards

Greenpeace

August 19 Office of the Executive Director & EXHR: the work Greenpeace is

doing on the health effects of PVCs

Graco Children's Products, Inc.

October 26 EH: baby walker design

Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council

April 16 EH & other CPSC staff: unit dose packaging

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Headstrong Group, Inc.

June 4 ES & other CPSC staff: issues related to protective headgear for inline skating and other recreational activities

Ideal Industries, Inc.

January 24 ES: Ideal's electrical connector product

Impact Imports International

October 25 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: children's sleepwear flammability standards

October 25 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: revisions to regulation on

children's sleepwear

Inchcape Testing Laboratories

October 11 EXC & other CPSC staff: flammable fabrics

Inter-City Testing and Consulting

September 24 Chairman Ann Brown, Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall & Commissioner Thomas H. Moore: mattress flammability issues 

International Mass Retailers Association

January 25 Office of the Chairman, EXHR, OGC, EC & EH: a proposal for a

joint information and education campaign to encourage retail

grocery stores to equip shopping carts with safety straps and to

encourage safety steps by parents

International Standards Organization Technical Advisory Group

May 13 ES: toy safety activities and a proposed global standard for toy

safety

Langmead, Jack (consultant for Gas Appliance Manufacturers)

August 7 ES: recent report/papers on unvented hearth products

Lighter Association

October 11 EXC & other CPSC staff: interpretation of the Novelty Lighter

Standard

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Maytag

June 11 ES: carbon monoxide emission standards for gas-fired ranges/ovens

McLean Pool and Spa

February 1 EXHR: drain suction hazards in public wading pools

Merck, Inc.

March 21 EH: child-resistant packaging

September 12 EH: child-resistant packaging

National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM)

December 11 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: the cooking fires press

conference scheduled for December 12, 1995

December 11 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: the cooking fires press

conference scheduled for December 12, 1995

March 30 Commission Thomas H. Moore: keynote speaker before the 1996

Annual Meeting

September 24 Chairman Ann Brown, Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall & Commissioner Thomas H. Moore: mattress flammability issues

National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research

September 9 EH & other CPSC staff: baseball injury data

National Carbon Monoxide Detection Research Project 

February 29 ES: Technical Advisory Committee

June 12 ES: a draft literature review done as part of phase I of this project

National Cotton Council of America

October 25 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: children's sleepwear flammability standards

October 25 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: revisions to regulation on

children's sleepwear

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

August 21 ES: light bulb technology

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National Electrical Safety Foundation (NESF)

May 13 ES: NESF support for distributing CPSC video tapes and materials

regarding CPSC's project on Home Electrical System Fires

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

December 7-8 ES: Committee on Electrical System Maintenance

March 27 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: NFPA Mission Statement

and New Center for High Risk Population 

National Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc.

August 20 ES & other CPSC staff: residential sprinklers

National Particleboard Association

May 21 EH: studies on formaldehyde emissions

National Sanitation Foundation, Inc.

August 29 EH: development of indoor air quality standards

National Smoke Detector Project Steering Committee

June 6 ES & other CPSC staff: review the accomplishments and future

directions of the National Smoke Detector Project

National Spa and Pool Institute (NSPI)

October 11 EXHR: drain suction fittings for wading pools and spas

February 1 EXHR: drain suction hazards in public wading pools

Navarro, Bruce, Esquire

October 25 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: children's sleepwear flammability standards

October 25 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: revisions to regulation on

children's sleepwear

Non-Prescription Drug Manufacturers Association

October 19-20 EH: workshop presentation on CPSC's child-resistant testing guidelines 

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North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA)

September 10 EH & other CPSC staff (meeting convened by Environmental

Protection Agency): results of NAIMA's inhalation studies on fiber

glass and amosite asbestos in hamsters

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

September 24 ES: the OSHA nationally recognized testing laboratories program

Ohio University

August 1 ES: bicycle retro-reflector testing techniques

Oneita Industries

October 25 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: children's sleepwear flammability standards

October 25 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: revisions to regulation on

children's sleepwear

Otis Elevator

August 22 EXHR & other CPSC staff: issues related to escalator safety

Outside Interested Parties

July 11 Chairman Ann Brown: swimming pool and spa entrapment

Park-Ohio Bio-Medical Group, Inc.

March 27 EH: child-resistant packaging

July 25 EH: child-resistant packaging

PCA Apparel

January 25 Chairman Ann Brown: proposed sleepwear amendments

January 25 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore: children's sleepwear

Perritt Laboratories

March 27 EH: child-resistant packaging

Playground Operators, State of Connecticut

July 25 ES: playground safety seminar

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Portland (Oregon) State University

April 22 ES, LS, EC & other CPSC staff: research on gas ovens and carbon

monoxide emissions

Quantum Group, Inc.

July 18 EC & other CPSC staff: carbon monoxide detection technology

Range Manufacturers

April 3 EH: testing being conducted by the National Institute of Standards

and Technology for the Range Fire Project

Rehrig International, Inc.

November 9 Chairman Ann Brown: possible strategies for reducing injuries

caused by children falling from shopping carts

Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM)

March 21 EH: musk xylol

Salant Children Apparel

October 5 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: the proposed changes in the

sleepwear regulation for children

Sambrook Research International

March 28 ES: a study performed for the British government concerning 5-

gallon buckets

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

May 24 EC & other CPSC staff: comments on a draft SAIC report--"Cost

Effectiveness Analysis of Residential Carbon Monoxide Detectors"

Seaquist Closures, Inc.

August 14 EH: child-resistant packaging

Sleep Products Safety Council

December 9 ES: mattress and bedding flammability

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Sleepwear Industry

May 23 CPSC staff: public information and education campaign

Smart Industries

August 14 EH & other CPSC staff: design for a baseball safety base

Soft Contained Play Equipment Manufacturers

December 5 ES & other CPSC staff: safety aspects of soft contained play

equipment

Stingle, David A., Inc.

April 18 ES: results of CPSC testing of pool shutoff safety devices

Swing-N-Slide Corporation

August 28 ES & other CPSC staff: multiple occupancy swing testing

Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association

May 15 EH: an industry toxicity testing proposal for dibasic esters solicited

by the EPA

Technical Research Corporation

November 8 ES: extension cord fire safety

May 1 ES: leakage current protected electric cords

July 22 ES: electrical cord safety

Tender Corporation

April 25 EH: child-resistant packaging

The M Companies

November 29 ES: playground equipment, GFCIs, soft contained equipment and

bike reflectors

February 27 ES & EXHR: Entela's interests and capabilities for testing consumer

products

Tote-Cart Company, Inc.

November 9 Chairman Ann Brown: possible strategies for reducing injuries

caused by children falling from shopping carts

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Toy Association of Southern California (TASC)

July 30 ES: age determinations of toys

Toy Industry, China

March 18-29 EXC & EH: presented toy safety information at two Toy Industry

Conferences on Safety Testing, Quality Assurance, and Fire Protection

Toy Manufacturers of America (TMA)

February 14-16 ES & other CPSC staff: 93rd International Toy Fair

Ultralife Batteries

February 8 ES & other CPSC staff: smoke detector battery technology

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

October 5 ES & other CPSC staff: issues associated with the use of thermoplastic materials in electrical equipment

October 30 LS & other CPSC staff: upgrading the standard for single and

multiple station smoke detectors

January 25 EXHR: wire connectors

March 29 ES & other CPSC staff: CPSC staff activities concerning cribs

April 4 EXHR: activities of joint interest

April 22-24 ES: fire related activities of mutual interest

June 4 ES: modifications of proposed requirements for gate operators that

were specified in Appendix A of UL's Subject 325 bulletin dated

August 18, 1995

May 29-30 ES: technical advisory panel for splicing wire connectors

September 10 ES: polymeric (plastic) materials for use in electrical equipment

United Steel and Wire

November 9 Chairman Ann Brown: possible strategies for reducing injuries

caused by children falling from shopping carts

University of Connecticut Health Center

May 19 EH, EC & other CPSC staff: the health effects of carbon monoxide

(CO) on sensitive populations

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UNR Industries, Inc.

November 9 Chairman Ann Brown: possible strategies for reducing injuries

caused by children falling from shopping carts

Upholstered Furniture Action Council (UFAC)

March 26 EC: CPSC activities on upholstered furniture flammability at the

Annual Flammability Workshop

April 20 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore: speaking before the UFAC Press

Breakfast at the International Home Furnishing Market

Upholstered Furniture Industry

March 4-5 EC & other CPSC staff: progress on developing open flame test

protocols for upholstered furniture

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

May 19 EH, EC & other CPSC staff: the health effects of carbon monoxide

(CO) on sensitive populations

Washington Textile Roundtable

July 23 LS: fabric flammability, an update on CPSC textile flammability

projects

Water Heater Industry Joint Development Consortium

October 3-4 ES: the development of technological solutions to the hazard of

water heater ignition of flammable vapors

December 4-8 ES: witness testing of prototypes of proprietary water heaters

designed to remove the hazard of water heater ignition of flammable

vapors

March 5-8 ES: witness testing of proprietary design prototypes of water heaters

being developed to address the hazard of water heater ignition of

flammable vapors

March 19 ES: the development of technological solutions to the hazard of

water heater ignition of flammable vapors

June 28 ES: information concerning the development of technological

solutions to the hazard of water heater ignition of flammable vapors

September 11 ES: witness testing of proprietary design prototypes of water heaters

being development to address the hazard of water heater ignition of

flammable vapors

September 12 ES: proprietary information concerning development of technological solutions to the hazard of water heater ignition of flammable

vapors

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Waterbury Garment Corporation

April 15 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: children's sleepwear

Westex, Inc.

November 2 EXC: developments in the use of flame retardant chemicals for

children's sleepwear

Whirlpool

March 26 Chairman Ann Brown: reauthorization

Wiley, Rein & Fielding

January 25 Chairman Ann Brown: proposed sleepwear amendments

January 25 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore: children's sleepwear

September 17 Chairman Ann Brown: baseball faceguard issues

September 17 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: faceguard for baseball helmets

September 17 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: faceguards on baseball

helmets

William Carter Company

April 2 Chairman Ann Brown: proposed amendments to the standard for

sleepwear flammability for children's sleepwear

April 2 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: proposed amendments to the

standard for the flammability of children's sleepwear

April 2 Thomas H. Moore/staff: children's sleepwear issues

Wormser Company

July 25 Office of Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall: the effective date of

amended children's sleepwear regulations

July 25 Commissioner Thomas H. Moore/staff: changes to children's

sleepwear

Zippo Manufacturing

October 11 EXC & other CPSC staff: interpretation of the Novelty Lighter

Standard

Zlan Ltd.

April 29 ES & other CPSC staff: Zlan's "Digitally Enhanced Circuit Breaker" technology

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APPENDIX D: Log and Status of Petitions and

Applications
Log And Status Of Petitions And Applications

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

Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). That section provided that any person could petition the

Commission to issue, amend or revoke a consumer product safety rule, and required the

Commission to grant or deny the petition within 120 days.

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

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

the revocation of former section 10 of the CPSA, the Commission continues to receive and act on

petitions for rulemaking under the CPSA and the other statutes which the Commission administers:

The Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA);

The Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA);

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA); and

The Refrigerator Safety Act (RSA).

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

safety rules within 120 days, the Commission addresses all petitions as responsively and

expeditiously as possible.

The status of each petition under consideration during Fiscal Year 1996 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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Petition Summary of Disposition as of

Number Petitioner Petition September 30, 1996

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT

CP 96-1 Judy Carr Requests child resistant requirement for Decision Pending

multi-purpose lighters

FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACT

HP 93-1 New York City Dept. of Requests rule establishing Petition denied as

to

Consumer Affairs backyard play sets requirements 4 of 9 requirements

requested 4/2/96;

Decision pending as

to 5 requirements

remaining

HP 95-1 Thomas Rhodes Requests rule to require Decision Pending

face guards on children's

batting helmets

HP 95-3 Roger Wabeke Requests ban of sulfuric acid Petition Denied

drain cleaners 7/9/96

HP 96-1 John Rogers Requests amendment to fuse Petition Granted

burn time requirements for 7/2/96

fireworks devices

FLAMMABLE FABRICS ACT

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

of State Fire Marshals standard for upholstered as to smoldering 

furniture ignition part of

petition (other

parts of petition 

 decided 5/12/94)

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APPENDIX E: Voluntary Standards Activities
 Voluntary Standards Activities

During FY 1996, the CPSC staff provided technical support to 51 voluntary standards

projects. The staff actively participated in 22 projects and monitored 29 others, each of which is

summarized below. Nearly all of these were handled by three standards development coordinating

organizations-ASTM (formerly called the American Society for Testing and Materials), 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. Highlights presented

below describe completed new and revised standards, progress on efforts to speed up the

standards development process, and monitoring conformance to existing safety standards.

Completed new or revised national consensus standards and codes addressed hazards

associated with bunk beds, residential electrical maintenance, gas grills, lead in paint, public

playground equipment, portable electric lamps, and baby walkers. The revision to the bunk bed

standard addresses entrapment in lower bunk end structures. Revisions to a national consensus

gas grill standard which became effective 10/1/95 provide safety provisions requiring a gas flow

limiting device in the event of gas hose rupture and a high temperature shutoff to actuate in the

event of fire. Provisions for evaluating the performance characteristics of qualitative chemical

spot test kits for lead in paint ("lead test kits") were included in a safety guide to help in lead

identification and control. Finally, new safety provisions addressing baby walkers falling down

stairs were approved.

In addition to the safety standards activities listed above, the Commission staff and others

successfully advocated that the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), which

creates the international rules for soccer, require soccer goals always be anchored to the ground

in order to preclude them from falling on players causing serious injury and even death. The

FIFA requirement will become effective in 1997 and in the meantime the national associations

worldwide are requested by the FIFA to inform all clubs and leagues of the new requirement and

the reasons for it.

To assist in defining specific provisions for making soccer goals safer, the staff requested

and helped establish a new national consensus standards activity for soccer goals. Likewise, the

staff successfully advocated the establishment of new standards development activities to address

the hazards associated with furniture tipover and fun karts

(a type of motorized go-cart).

ASTM significantly shortened the balloting time for new and revised standards by

permitting simultaneous Committee and Society balloting. At the urging of CPSC staff, ANSI,

ASTM, and UL sponsored a study on why manufacturers use national consensus standards. Study

results will be used to help encourage additional use and conformance to safety standards.

The staff continued monitoring conformance to existing voluntary consumer product safety

standards focusing on standards addressing hazards associated with five-gallon buckets, toy

chests, recliner chairs, high chairs, play yards, and toys.

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SUMMARY LISTING OF FY 1996

VOLUNTARY STANDARDS PROJECTS

Product/Project (1)

PARTICIPATION LEVEL MONITORING LEVEL

FIRE/GAS CODES AND STANDARDS

 1. Camping Equipment

 2. CO Detectors

 3. Gas Water Heaters

 4. Unvented Gas Room Heaters

 5. Ranges and Ovens

 6. Smoke Detectors 

 7. Upholstered Furniture

SPORTS AND RECREATION

 8. Baseball Bases

 9. Baseball Faceguards

10. Bike/Rec. Helmets

11. Protective Padding

12. Safety Baseballs 

CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS

13. Beds, Bunk

14. Blind Cords

15. Chairs, Bean Bag

16. Playground Equip., Home

17. Playground Equip., Public

18. Playground Equip., Soft

19. Playground Surfacing

20. Toy Safety

21. Walkers, Baby

22. Window Guards

(1) Note: Definitions of participation and

monitoring levels of involvement follow on

next page.

 1. Fireworks Devices

ELEC./POWER CODES AND STDS.

 2. Christmas Tree/Decor. Lighting

 3. Elec. Reinspection

 4. National Electrical Code

 5. Shock Protection Devices

 6. Chain Saws

 7. Garage Door Operators

 8. Lamps

 9. Plastic Applications

10. Rechargeable Batteries

CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS

11. Bath Rings

12. Beds, Toddler

13. Bedding, Infant

14. Chairs, High

15. Clothing Strings

16. Cribs

17. Play Yards

18. Strollers

19. Child Resistant Packaging

20. Sleepwear Sizing

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

21. ASHRAE IAQ Standards

22. Lead Abatement

FIRE/GAS CODES AND STANDARDS

23. Central Furnaces

24. Gas Systems: Overpressurization

25. LP Gas Code

26. National Fuel Gas Code

27. 20 Pound Systems, Gas

28. Vented Gas Room Heaters

SPORTS AND RECREATION

29. Public Pools

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 Definitions of Participation and Monitoring Levels of Involvement 

(See 16 CFR 1031.10(b) and (c))

 Participation includes one or more of the following and is greater involvement than monitoring: regularly attending meetings of a standards development group; taking an active part in

discussions; research; engineering, health sciences, economics, or epidemiology support; information and education programs; and administrative assistance.

 Monitoring includes one or more of the following and is lesser involvement than participation: maintaining awareness of the standards development activities through written and oral

inquiries; receiving and reviewing minutes of meetings and copies of draft standards; attending

meetings and making comments, as appropriate; and responding to requests for information on

risks of injury.

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Description of CPSC FY 1996 Voluntary Standards Activities

Baseball Equipment (1-4)

Purpose - To create new or improved national consensus safety standards for baseball/softball bases, face guards on baseball batting helmets, soft baseballs, and chest protectors for

young batters.

Highlights - On 10/18/94, CPSC sponsored a meeting of industry, government, special

interest groups, and other concerned parties to strongly advocate reducing baseball injuries by

making baseball equipment safer. New voluntary standards initiatives resulting from the meeting

are summarized below:

1. Face Guards for Batting Helmets - A revised version of the "Standard Specification for

Face Guards For Youth Baseball (ASTM F910)" was balloted on 9/13/96 at the subcommittee

and main committee level. The ballot was scheduled to close 10/28/96.

2. Baseball/Softball Bases - The Task Group on Softball/Baseball Bases continued to discuss

the research needed before safety standards for bases can be developed. Sources of funding for

research were being sought.

3. "Soft" Safety Baseballs/Softballs - The test method on compression/displacement passed

the subcommittee ballot and was forwarded to committee/society ballot. The test method on the

coefficient of restitution was in the process of revision in order to be reballoted at the subcommittee level.

 

4. Chest Protectors for Batters - Several researchers reported that they are in the process of

developing possible test methods for determining padding effectiveness. 

5. Bath Rings

Purpose - To develop a new ASTM standard addressing baby bath seats/rings.

Highlights - A draft of a new standard was reviewed at a 9/27/96 subcommittee meeting. 

6. Batteries, Primary and Secondary

Purpose - To more effectively address safety issues by developing base-line knowledge

about the many types of batteries and their standards. 

Highlights - The CPSC staff reviewed incident data, studied various types of batteries and

compiled information on battery voluntary standards. 

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7. Bunk Beds

Purpose - To revise an existing standard for bunk beds (ASTM F1427-94) by adding

provisions addressing:

o Entrapment in lower bunk end structures.

o Identification on the bed of the manufacturer, distributor or seller.

o Addition of mattress size information on the label and deletion of certain label

statements that the CPSC staff believed are not necessary.

Highlights - A revision of the bunk bed voluntary standard addressing the three items

above was approved on 7/10/96. 

8. Beds, Toddler

Purpose - To replace a new provisional standard published in 11/95 with a full standard

addressing injuries associated with toddler beds.

Highlights - A draft revised full standard was discussed at a 9/25/96 subcommittee

meeting. 

9. Bicycle and Recreational Helmets

Purpose - To support: (1) revisions to existing performance standards for headgear used in

recreational activities such as bicycling (ASTM F1447) and skateboarding 

(ASTM F1492), (2) revisions in headgear testing methods (ASTM F1446), and (3) the development of new ASTM standards for infant/toddler headgear and headgear for recreational activities

such as in-line skating, skiing, and downhill mountain bicycling.

Highlights - The ASTM F08.53 Headgear Subcommittee agreed on revisions that improve

procedural specifications for chin strap testing and helmet test zone marking. They further agreed

to a new test procedure/performance requirement for positional stability of a bike helmet. These

revisions are expected to complete full committee balloting in calendar 1996 for respective

changes in the "Headgear Test Method Standard (ASTM F1446)" and the "Bicycle Helmet

Performance Specification (ASTM F1447)."

The Headgear Subcommittee is also nearing completion of new standards for recreational

roller skating, infant/toddler headgear, and recreational skiing. Full committee balloting on these

new standards is anticipated in calendar 1996. A new effort has begun to develop a standard for

headgear used in downhill mountain bicycling.

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10. Blind Cords 

Purpose -To develop a voluntary safety standard to reduce the possibility of injury,

including strangulation, to young children from the bead chain, cord, or any type of flexible loop

device used to operate the window blind.

Highlights - An ANSI canvass committee was formed and in 8/94 the Window Covering

Manufacturers Association, Inc. began drafting a standard for ANSI approval. Throughout FY

1996, CPSC staff worked with manufacturers on the draft standard. A draft national consensus

standard was issued on 7/30/96. The ballot was scheduled to close in 10/96.

11. Camping Equipment 

Purpose - To develop carbon monoxide (CO) emission recommendations for the ANSI

camping heater standard (ANSI Z21.63) in order to eliminate or reduce the risk of CO poisoning

from camping heaters.

Highlights - Preliminary testing of a limited number of heaters, tested at air exchange

rates comparable to those found in tents, was conducted in order to characterize heater performance and determine whether the heaters generated CO. Initial results indicated that, under

certain conditions, CO generation does occur. Staff met with the camping equipment industry to

discuss the test results, and recommendations regarding CO emissions were presented to the

ANSI Camping Equipment Subcommittee (Z21.63)

Additional testing, which was begun in FY 1996, will evaluate various types and sizes of

camping heaters under a variety of environmental conditions and in several more types of

enclosures, including vehicle enclosures, to better determine the conditions under which CO is

generated and the quantities of CO produced.

12. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors

Purpose - To: (1) revise the UL 2034 carbon monoxide detector safety standard, (2) obtain

national consensus on the UL standard through the ANSI national consensus process, (3) develop

a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) "Recommended Practice" for the installation of

CO detectors, and (4) advocate that model building code organizations adopt CPSC staff

proposals to install CO detectors in all new homes.

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Highlights - 

o The Commission held a two-day public hearing on CO detectors in 2/96. The

purpose of the hearing was to gather technical, scientific, and medical data on CO

poisoning and CO detectors. The staff used the information gathered at the hearing

to evaluate the UL 2034 voluntary standard for residential CO detectors. The staff

anticipates providing recommendations to UL in the later part of calendar 1996.

The staff further anticipates that the recommendations will be discussed at a UL

Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) meeting. 

o International Approval Services (IAS), Inc., formerly called the American Gas

Association Laboratories (AGAL), proposed supplemental requirements for IAS

certification of CO detectors.

o The NFPA 720 Committee met in 5/96 to continue the process of developing an

installation standard for CO detectors. Comments on a proposed installation

standard were received by NFPA in 7/96, and a meeting of the NFPA 720 Committee will be held in the fall to discuss those comments. 

13. Chain Saws

Purpose - To monitor changes to the ANSI standard for gasoline powered chain saws

(ANSI B175.1).

Highlights - The Commission staff attended a meeting of the ANSI B175 Committee and

the Chain Saw Subcommittee in 7/96. Revisions intended to improve the kickback reduction

provisions of the standard are being discussed.

14. Chairs, Bean Bag

Purpose - To create a new national consensus safety standard for bean bag chairs in order

to reduce associated choking and suffocation hazards.

Highlights - At the request of CPSC staff, an ASTM organizational meeting was held in

8/95 to establish a subcommittee to address the hazards to children associated with bean bag

chairs. A draft provisional safety standard for bean bag chairs was balloted on 7/26/96 and closed

on 8/26/96. Negative votes were being addressed by the ASTM F15.39 Subcommittee at the end

of FY 1996.

15. Chairs, High

Purpose - To: (1) revise an existing safety standard (ASTM F404) in order to provide a

passive means to prevent strangulation due to children slipping down in the seat and becoming

entrapped by the head in the space between seat and tray, and (2) develop a dynamic test for

structural integrity. 

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Highlights - At a 9/26/96 subcommittee meeting, there was discussion on a proposed

requirement for a passive restraining system. Because the proposal lacked a requirement to limit

the movement of a high chair occupant relative to the seat back or tray, a special task force was

established to develop such a requirement. Also at the 9/26/96 meeting a task force, previously

established to develop a dynamic test for structural integrity, described a test using a vibration

table. This task force is continuing its effort to develop requirements based on such a test.

16. Child-Resistant Packaging 

Purpose - To develop voluntary national consensus quality assurance standards for childresistant packaging (CRP) and to develop international CRP standards.

Highlights - Eight quality assurance standards are being revised. In addition, the childresistant packaging subcommittee is defining unit dose packaging and voted not to define

"popular size" packaging as referred to in the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. A new

subcommittee (ASTM D10.96 "ISO MATTERS") was formed to discuss the revision of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards and to improve the ISO balloting

procedure.

17. Christmas Tree/Decorative Lighting (Holiday Lighting)

Purpose - To improve the safety provisions within the "Standard for Christmas-Tree and

Decorative-Lighting Outfits (UL 588)". Safety concerns to be addressed include quality control as

it relates to electrical safety and the minimum wiring and plastic material requirements.

Highlights - A completely new edition of the UL 588 standard becomes effective on 1/97.

This edition includes a new minimum wire gauge for miniature light sets (No. 22), new plastic

material requirements addressing flammability and other properties, new user instructions

regarding temporary use of decorative lights, and tighter quality control as it relates to potential

electrical fire and shock hazards.

18. Clothing Strings

Purpose - To develop a new ASTM voluntary safety standard to reduce strangulation and

entanglement hazards associated with drawstrings on children's clothing. 

Highlights -

o On 9/17/94, the ASTM 15.37 Subcommittee on Drawstrings for Children's

Clothing was established to address drawstring-related strangulation and entanglement hazards to children.

o On 11/16/95, CPSC Guidelines for Drawstrings on Children's Outerwear were

announced.

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o On 12/15/95, CPSC staff requested that the CPSC Guidelines be considered for

adoption as the provisional ASTM standard for drawstrings on children's clothing.

In response to this request, a proposed safety standard based on the CPSC

guidelines was balloted to the ASTM subcommittee on 3/8/96.

o The ballot closed 4/8/96 and 10 negative votes were received. The subcommittee

chairman formed a small task group to address the negatives. The results of the

task group evaluation were distributed by mail to the entire subcommittee for ballot

vote on 7/19/96. 

o In response to the 7/19/96 ballot, a number of comments were received that

objected to or expressed confusion over the balloting procedures. To resolve these

issues a subcommittee meeting was scheduled for 10/2/96.

19. Cribs 

Purpose - To create a new safety standard addressing the structural integrity of non-fullsize cribs and to revise an existing standard (ASTM F966) addressing entanglement/ strangulation

on crib corner post extensions.

Highlights - A concurrent ASTM F15 Committee and Society ballot of a new standard for

non-full-size cribs closed on 8/23/96. Several negative votes were discussed and resolved at a

9/26/96 subcommittee meeting. One negative vote was ruled persuasive and required a

substantive change to the standard which necessitated a reballot. A statutory 5-year review of the

ASTM F966 standard for crib corner post extensions resulted in some minor revisions which

were approved on 8/10/96.

20. Electrical Maintenance Code, Residential

 Purpose - To improve the "Residential Electrical Maintenance Code for One- and TwoFamily Dwellings, (NFPA- 73)," as experience warrants in order to reduce the number of fires,

injuries, and deaths associated with electrical systems in existing homes. 

 Highlights - The following activities were undertaken to improve the Residential Electrical

Maintenance Code:

 o The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) residential electrical maintenance

code for existing one- and two-family dwellings became effective on 2/11/94. After

evaluating the code, CPSC staff requested NFPA establish a three-year code

revision cycle. The cycle is now in effect. In 12/95 the CPSC staff attended the

second Technical Committee meeting to consider proposed changes to the code.

 o The Technical Committee voted to establish task groups to study the expansion of

the code to cover other than one- and two-family dwellings.

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 o The Technical Committee voted to include a "note" in the next code revision

indicating that the provisions in the code can be applicable to multi-family dwellings.

 o The second edition of the NFPA 73 code was issued 7/96.

21. Fireworks Devices

Purpose - To monitor the implementation of the industry developed standards, testing, and

certification programs to reduce the risks of injury associated with consumer fireworks devices.

Highlights - 

o Implementation of the new American Fireworks Standards Laboratory (AFSL)

Voluntary Quality Improvement Certification Program began in 1/94. U.S. importers who receive approximately 75 to 80 percent of their imported fireworks from

China, had high volume products tested by an AFSL contracted independent

laboratory prior to exportation from China. Participants in the program were

prohibited from distributing noncertified shipments. 

o During the first half of calendar 1996, under the AFSL's China Fireworks Quality

Improvement Program, AFSL tested and certified a total of 5,462 shipping lots

which consisted of 944,868 cases.

o In early FY 1996 the AFSL published the 9/95 finalization of the 1993 interim

voluntary standard. This multiple tube mine and shell aerial display devices

standard addresses the potential for tip-over while in operation. 

22. Furnaces, Gas-Fired Central

Purpose - To strengthen the user instruction provisions in the ANSI Z21 Gas-Fired Central

Furnace standard and user manuals.

Highlights - The CPSC staff reviewed the furnace standard and several user manuals. The

staff plans to develop recommendations for improvements to the furnace standard and user

manuals, and will submit recommendations for changes to the ANSI Z21 subcommittee. 

23. Garage Door Operators

Purpose - To monitor changes to the UL standard for garage door operators (UL 325). The

residential garage door operator entrapment protection provisions of this standard are also a CPSC

mandatory standard (16 CFR Part 1211).

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Highlights - The scope of this standard covers several products including gate operators.

The provisions for gate operators in UL 325 are being revised. One of the new provisions would

require that a residential gate operator have both a primary and a secondary system to prevent

entrapment. The Commission staff provided comments to UL on the proposed revisions. In

addition, the Commission staff attended an ad hoc group meeting in 6/96 to discuss the proposed

revisions.

24. Gas Systems (Overpressure Protection)

Purpose - To encourage development of a standard for natural gas service regulators.

Highlights - An American Gas Association (AGA) Task Group has developed a draft

Standard for Natural Gas Service Regulators. In 8/96, AGA provided CPSC staff with a copy of

the draft standard for review and comment. Development of this standard will establish national

safety and performance guidelines for natural gas service regulator manufacturers to follow during

the design and manufacture of their products. This will help to reduce or eliminate variances in

product quality which could contribute to overpressurization of household gas systems and

resultant explosions or fires.

25. Gas Systems, 20 Pound

Purpose - To revise the ANSI gas grill standard (ANSI Z21.58): (1) to eliminate the

fire/explosion hazard due to possible leakage from the connection between the grill hose and the

20 pound propane cylinder, and (2) to eliminate the hazard of large quantities of propane gas

being released in the event of fire or hose separation from the grill.

Highlights - In response to the CPSC staff's request, the ANSI Z21.58 Subcommittee

adopted new performance provisions that included the following three additional safety attributes:

o A flow limiting device in the event of hose rupture.

o A high temperature shutoff to actuate in the event of fire.

o A positive seating feature to prevent the flow of gas if the connection between the

tank and the grill is not leak proof. 

The flow limiting and high temperature feature requirements became effective as of 10/1/95. The

positive seating feature requirement became effective as of 10/1/94.

26. Heaters, Unvented Gas Room

Purpose - To create or revise safety standards and building code provisions in order to

reduce deaths, injuries and health risks caused by fires, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, and

other toxicants emitted from unvented heaters and other unvented appliances.

Highlights - In FY 1996, CPSC staff began assessing unvented appliances such as

unvented gas logs, gas ranges, and decorative appliances.

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27. Heaters, Vented Gas

Purpose - To monitor incident data and voluntary standards activities associated with

vented gas heaters.

Highlights -The ANSI subcommittee handling this project met during the year to discuss

safety and performance-related revisions to the product standard (ANSI Z21.11). CPSC staff

continued to monitor these activities to ensure that safety-related provisions were not weakened,

to support safety-related recommendations from other entities, and to make safety-related

recommendations.

28. Indoor Air Quality, ASHRAE

Purpose - To establish indoor air quality national consensus voluntary standards for

commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. The standard will define roles and requirements for ventilating source management and air cleaners in providing acceptable indoor air

quality.

Highlights - An American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning

Engineers standard, "Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality (ASHRAE 62)" was adopted

as an ANSI standard in 1991. Revisions to the standard began in 1993. A draft standard was

released for a 120 day public review and comment period on 8/15/96. CPSC staff will review the

standard and provide comments as appropriate. 

29. Infant Bedding and Related Accessories 

Purpose - To: (1) develop a new ASTM national consensus standard to address entanglement/strangulation on strings, ribbons and threads of infant bedding products and related

accessories and (2) to create warning labels addressing suffocation or strangulation on certain

infant soft goods.

Highlights - A concurrent ASTM F15 Main Committee and Society ballot of a proposed

new standard closed on 8/23/96. At a 9/25/96 subcommittee meeting negative votes and comments resulting from the ballot were discussed. Some substantive changes were made to the

standard that necessitate a reballot.

30. Lamps, Portable Electric

Purpose - To review and revise the existing voluntary standard for portable lamps (UL

153) based on hazard data accumulated by CPSC staff.

Highlights - Revisions to the standard were approved on 9/6/96. Based on hazard reports,

CPSC staff focused efforts on lamps equipped with tubular halogen bulbs. Two types of popular

lamps were identified: (1) low cost ($10-20) work lights sold by home project centers and

hardware stores for consumers to use outdoors when doing home improvements, repairs and other

household projects, and (2) torchiere style floor lamps that use indirect lighting for room

illumination.

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After conducting tests of numerous brands and models of halogen work lights, the CPSC

staff discussed possible standard improvements with UL. As a result of these discussions, UL

initiated several standard changes that are now in effect. UL 153 was revised to include specific

requirements for work lights such as abnormal tests, stability requirements, labeling requirements

and user instructions. Also included were tighter quality control requirements during production at

factory locations.

After conducting tests of numerous brands and models of torchiere floor lamps, CPSC

staff commented on proposed changes developed by UL. As a result a new abnormal operation

test has been added to the standard effective 2/5/97 which is expected to result in significant

lamp design changes to reduce the possibility of igniting combustible materials that come in

contact with the bulb area.

31. Lead Abatement 

Purpose - To develop standards for practices and products used in the abatement of lead

hazards, especially those related to lead paint.

Highlights - "The Standard Guide for Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of

Qualitative Chemical Spot Test Kits for Lead in Paint (ASTM E1828-96)" was approved on

9/10/96. The purpose of the Guide is to: (1) describe and evaluate a procedure for determining

performance characteristics of chemical spot test kits for a given dry paint film matrix on a given

substrate, (2) determine the performance characteristics of a spot test kit for a given synthetic or

real-world dry paint film matrix, and (3) allow for comparisons of different spot test kits on an

identical matrix. The guide was sent to the main committee for a ballot vote on 7/19/96. No

negative comments were received.

32. LP Gases Code 

Purpose - To revise the "Standard for the Storage and Handling of LP-Gases 

(NFPA 58)," as appropriate.

Highlights - The CPSC staff continued to monitor code developments in FY 1996 and

supported a recommendation by the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) Technology and

Standards Committee to request that NFPA 58 be modified to require stop fill devices on 20

pound DOT approved cylinders. This provision will help reduce the number of explosions and

fires associated with overfilled 20 pound DOT cylinders.

33. National Electrical Code

Purpose - To revise the safety provisions of the National Electrical Code (NEC) so as to

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

electrical equipment, and wiring products.

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Highlights - During FY 1996, proposals were developed for the next edition of the NEC.

The proposals included a requirement for maximum appliance loading of branch circuit wiring to

avoid fire hazards, a new wiring connection provision to address connectors and splices for

aluminum wiring to avoid increasing fire risks in existing homes and a requirement for strengthening the methods used for appliance grounding. These proposals will receive initial consideration

when the NEC Committee meets in 1/97.

34. National Fuel Gas Code

Purpose - To revise the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54) so as to

improve consumer product safety.

Highlights - The CPSC staff monitored proposed changes to the code: (1) to ensure that

safety-related provisions were not weakened, (2) to support safety-related recommendations from

other entities, and (3) to make safety-related recommendations.

35. Plastic Applications in Electrical Products

Purpose - To review current voluntary standards used to evaluate polymeric (plastic)

materials when used in electrical equipment. These standards include the UL 94 standard and the

UL 746 series. Instances of misapplication of insulating and enclosure materials have been

documented in CPSC product defect cases and serve as a basis for this activity.

Highlights - After initiating a dialogue with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and interested

suppliers and users of plastic materials for electrical products, the CPSC staff proposed that UL

adopt a change in their standard that would impact household, portable electrical appliances

which can be left unattended while in operation. The change would require a flammability rating,

generally regarded as offering a level of self-extinguishing characteristics, for inclusion in UL's

generic standard for polymeric materials (UL 746C). UL is expected to announce the proposal for

comment before they consider it for final adoption. 

36. Playground Equipment, Home 

Purpose - To revise an existing national consensus safety standard (ASTM F1148-95) in

order to improve its safety provisions. A 4/24/96 letter from the CPSC staff to the chairman of

ASTM Subcommittee F15.09 requested provisions requiring: (1) a consumer information sheet on

acceptable surfacing materials, (2) guardrails or barriers on platforms over 30 inches in height, (3)

a test to address injuries resulting from impact by multiple-occupancy swings, (4) prohibition of

free swinging ropes, and (5) stronger language in the instructions on the need to anchor play sets

having one or more swings.

Highlights - A ballot containing four of the above five provisions closed on 8/23/96. The

above items 1, 4, and 5 received no negative votes. Item 2 above received four negative votes,

one of which was ruled persuasive. A new provision for guardrails will be drafted by an ad hoc

committee. Meanwhile, the CPSC staff is assisting manufacturers in the development of multipleoccupancy swings that may be able to meet the impact test requirement which currently is

applicable only to single-occupancy swings.

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37. Playground Equipment, Public

Purpose - To revise the existing ASTM F1487 standard in order to: (1) add requirements

for track rides, log rolls, and entrapment in partially bounded openings; 

(2) harmonize the requirements in the ASTM standard with those in a Canadian standard for

public playground equipment; and (3) republish these as a single North American Standard for

Playground Safety.

Highlights - A revised ASTM standard (ASTM F1487-95), was approved on 10/10/95. At

a 9/11/96 subcommittee meeting, a draft of the North American standard was discussed. A

number of changes were suggested and approved for inclusion in the draft. 

38. Playground Surfacing

Purpose - To revise the "Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems

Under and Around Playground Equipment (ASTM F1292)," in order to improve its safety

provisions.

Highlights - The ASTM F8.63 Subcommittee on Playground Surfacing is sponsoring

independent testing to support the development of test methods and requirements for surface

irregularity, surface penetration, and wheelchair maneuverability. The new requirements will be

compiled into a draft standard for playground surface accessibility for disabled persons. It is

anticipated that the draft standard will be ready for review during the last quarter of calendar

1996.

A multiple laboratory test program is under development by the subcommittee that will

compare impact attenuation measurements of the standard ANSI-C/guided headform system with

a hemispherical missile/triaxial measurement system. The goal of the program is to support

revisions to the F1292 standard that will permit alternative impact test equipment which

facilitates on-site field testing of playground surfaces.

The subcommittee started development of a standard including recommended methods to

test flammability characteristics of playground surfacing materials.

39. Playground Equipment, Soft

Purpose - To develop a new voluntary national consensus safety standard having

requirements for enclosed playground structures (frequently seen at fast food restaurants) that are

significantly different in design from equipment covered by the ASTM public playground

equipment standard (F1487-93).

Highlights - On 3/20/96, CPSC staff issued a report on the safety of soft contained play

equipment. The ASTM F15.36 Subcommittee balloted provisions on accessibility, entrapment,

and equipment. The subcommittee is also addressing materials, structural integrity, access and

egress, maintenance, and fire safety requirements.

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40. Play Yards

Purpose - To: (1) revise the entire play yard standard in order to make its provisions

consistent with other ASTM standards for juvenile products and (2) to add a requirement to

address collapse incidents involving play yards having a rotating latch mechanism in the center of

each fold down top rail. 

Highlights - A subcommittee ballot of the revised standard closed on 5/6/96. A significant

revision is a provision, added in response to a CPSC staff request, addressing incidents in which

the rail collapses downward onto infants and toddlers. Negatives and comments received in that

ballot were discussed and resolved at 5/29/96 and 9/25/96 subcommittee meetings. Proposed

changes to the standard necessitated a subcommittee reballot. Meanwhile the CPSC staff

requested that a new provision addressing the flammability of fabric components of play yards be

added to the standard. A special task force was established at the 9/25/96 subcommittee meeting

to develop flammability requirements.

41. Pools, Public

Purpose - To revise the standard for public swimming pools (ANSI/NSPI-1) to address the

potential for disembowelment and body entrapment.

Highlights - In 7/96, the CPSC Chairman held a roundtable discussion with members of

the pool and spa industry, including state and local health officials, to examine possible methods

to deal with the issue surrounding entrapments. Also in 7/96, CPSC staff submitted a proposal to

the ANSI/NSPI-1 committee to require a minimum of two suction outlets for each pump. The

Committee voted to accept the intent of the proposal and established a task group to consider

specific language to reflect the intent. The Committee is scheduled to meet again in early FY

1997.

42. Ranges and Ovens

Purpose - To revise both the UL standard for electric ranges (UL 858) and the ANSI

standard for gas ranges (ANSI Z21.1) so as to reduce the number of cooking-related fire injuries

and deaths.

Highlights

o In 10/95, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) completed a

report on its Phase I work for CPSC entitled, "Study of Technology for Detecting

Pre-Ignition Conditions of Cooking-Related Fires Associated with Electric and Gas

Ranges and Cooktops." The report stated that the primary indicators of impending

ignition for the cooking scenarios tested were temperature, smoke particulates, and

hydrocarbon gases.

o The CPSC staff met (11/95, 2/96, 4/96, and 8/96) with the industry and UL to

discuss the NIST results, and to receive their input on the planned Phase II NIST

work and CPSC laboratory testing.

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o In 4/96, the staff participated in an American Household Appliance Manufacturers'

workshop to discuss consumer education on the cooking fire hazard.

o The Phase II NIST work neared completion. This will extend the knowledge base

on cooking fires and evaluate the potential of a variety of sensors to activate within

the time between normal cooking and when a fire is imminent. 

43. Shock Protection Devices (GFCIs)

Purpose - To improve the "Standard for Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (UL 943)" by

identifying installation and reliability issues which may affect their proper operation and by

revising the standard accordingly.

Highlights - In order to address consumer installation errors associated with receptacletype GFCIs the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) developed proposed new

installation instructions. A NEMA-sponsored study of consumer behavior, when using the

proposed new installation instructions during GFCI installation, indicated that further work on the

instructions was needed. CPSC staff provided comments to NEMA on these proposed new

instructions.

44. Sleepwear Sizing, Children's

Purpose - To monitor the development of revisions to the sizing provisions in the existing

ASTM standard for children's sleepwear.

Highlights - In FY 1996, CPSC staff attended one subcommittee meeting and kept in

contact with the ASTM subcommittee chairs to keep abreast of the sizing criteria ASTM was

developing.

45. Smoke Detectors

Purpose - To revise the "Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Detectors (UL

217)" to improve the reliability and remove impediments to essential consumer maintenance

practices.

Highlights - 

o The CPSC staff sent a letter to UL on 10/20/95, to justify its recommendations and

include detailed rationale and data.

o The CPSC staff met with UL on 10/30/95, to discuss recommendations.

o UL released the proposed 5th edition of UL 217 on 4/5/96, for comment with the

following CPSC staff recommendations:

(1) Require a means to silence the alarm so consumers will not permanently

disable the smoke detector.

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(2) Include markings on the detector to identify the date of manufacture so that

consumers can replace detectors at the appropriate time intervals.

(3) Require an acoustic signal frequency range so that elderly adults can hear the

detector's alarm.

(4) Create a survivability test to ensure smoke detectors will survive the early

stages of a fire.

o CPSC staff reviewed the proposed document and prepared comments on areas of

concern and CPSC staff recommendations not addressed. A response was expected

from UL in 10/96.

o CPSC staff will continue participation with UL, industry, and other interested

parties to develop proposed changes to the standard.

46. Strollers 

Purpose - To revise the national consensus voluntary safety standard for carriages and

strollers (ASTM F833) to make its provisions consistent with other ASTM standards for juvenile

products. 

Highlights - A subcommittee ballot of the revised standard closed on 8/26/96 and received

no negative votes. Some comments resulting from the ballot were resolved at a 9/26/96 subcommittee meeting. The revised standard will be balloted concurrently by the ASTM F15 Committee

and Society.

47. Toy Safety 

Purpose - To: (1) revise the existing voluntary standard for toy safety (ASTM F963) in

order to add provisions addressing choking on pom-poms and pre-school play figures and (2) to

revise requirements for heavy metals, battery markings, and flammability.

Highlights - The balloting of the revisions is completed, but approval of the revised

standard is pending final ASTM approval. Approval is expected in 11/96.

48. Upholstered Furniture

Purpose - The purpose of this project is twofold: (1) to develop a standard addressing

small open flame ignited fire hazards; and (2) to evaluate the level of industry conformance to the

existing cigarette ignition voluntary guidelines.

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Highlights -

Open Flame - There is no nationwide small open flame standard for upholstered furniture.

In response to a petition for rulemaking from the National Association of State Fire Marshals, the

Commission published an ANPR on this risk in 1994; the notice solicited offers to develop or

modify a voluntary standard. The Upholstered Furniture Action Council (UFAC), an industry

group, is considering modifying its existing cigarette ignition guidelines to incorporate small open

flame provisions based on a California state regulation (California Technical Bulletin 117) or

some other appropriate basis. 

During FY 1996, the CPSC staff worked with UFAC and other organizations to encourage

voluntary standards development efforts. The staff also met with members of the ASTM E5.15

Subcommittee to discuss test method and standards development issues. The CPSC staff took the

lead in technical research to support a possible standard. The staff conducted: (1) in-depth

investigations of open flame fires to obtain information on ignition scenarios and materials/constructions involved, (2) a survey of manufacturers to identify current materials and

constructions, and (3) tests to evaluate the small open flame ignition resistance of current

furniture. The Commission staff also developed a draft test method for 

small open flame ignition resistance that could provide the basis for a standard. The CPSC staff

will continue to work with UFAC and other appropriate organizations toward the development of

a technically adequate, small open flame voluntary standard for upholstered furniture.

 

 Cigarettes - The test method in the UFAC voluntary construction criteria program (issued

in 1978 and updated in 1983 and 1993) is contained in the ASTM E-1353 and NFPA 260

standards. In 1994, the Commission deferred action on the National Association of State Fire

Marshals' petition with respect to cigarette ignition risks, pending an evaluation of the cigarette

ignition resistance of currently-manufactured upholstered furniture and the level of conformance

to the UFAC program. In 1996, CPSC staff conducted tests of UFAC and non-UFAC chairs to

determine their cigarette ignition resistance. 

49. Walkers, Baby 

Purpose - To: (1) revise the baby walker standard (ASTM F977) to make it consistent

with other ASTM standards for juvenile products and (2) add performance requirements to

address walkers falling down stairways.

Highlights - In FY 1996, a ballot of the walker standard received negative votes that were

ruled persuasive requiring reballoting in FY 1997. A ballot of the stair-fall requirements closed

on 9/8/96 with no negative votes. All revisions are expected to be approved and published in FY

1997.

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50. Water Heaters, Gas

Purpose - To revise the ANSI gas water heater standard (ANSI Z21.10) in order to

eliminate or reduce ignition of flammable vapors by residential gas water heaters.

Highlights - During FY 1996, industry made significant progress toward developing a

voluntary standard to eliminate the risk of ignition of flammable vapors. Work was completed on

a test methodology to form the technical basis for revising the ANSI national consensus voluntary

water heater standard. A sophisticated test facility has been constructed and is being used in

conjunction with the test methodology to assist in designing new-technology water heaters.

Several new-technology prototypes developed by the Water Heater Industry Joint Product

Development Consortium have been tested to the proposed test method. Preliminary results on

some technologies are promising, but significant additional testing needs to be done in FY 1997. 

51. Window Guards

Purpose - To create a new national consensus safety standard for window guards which

are intended to prevent children from falling out of windows.

Highlights - An ASTM organizational meeting was held in 8/95 which established the

ASTM F15.38 Subcommittee to address the hazards to children falling out of windows. The

Subcommittee took as its first task the drafting of a safety standard for guards intended for use on

windows which are not egress windows.

A draft standard was balloted to the subcommittee, but failed. An 8/25/96 meeting

resolved the major issues presented by the negatives, and revisions were being drafted at the end

of FY 1996.

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APPENDIX F: Voluntary Corrective Action

Plans and Product Recalls

Subsection A/Regulatory Recalls

Subsection B/Section 15 Recalls
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 other

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 1996.

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

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

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

have been removed from the market. It is unfair to responsible manufacturers and importers to

conclude that toys and children's products on the list are still offered for sale.

F-3
Date Product/Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

______________________________________________________________________________

10/5/95 Rayon Chiffon Scarves flammability Cornell Trading, Inc.

#RN77578 16 CFR 1610 Burlington, VT 05401

10/11/95 Rayon Scarves flammability Delhi York, Inc.

#52466 16 CFR 1610 New York, NY 10001

10/11/95 Rayon Scarves flammability Delhi York, Inc.

#52466 16 CFR 1610 New York, NY 10001

10/11/95 Rayon Scarves flammability Delhi York, Inc.

#52466 16 CFR 1610 New York, NY 10001

10/12/95 Sheer Rayon Scarf flammability Berkshire Fashions

#6012993 16 CFR 1610 Edison, NJ 08817

10/25/95 Rattles rattle failure Mirtex Trading Corp.

#77-664 16 CFR 1510 Brooklyn, NY 11211

10/26/95 Bed-Crib slats/corner posts La Nacional, cxa

CAMA CUNA #2 16 CFR 1509 Hato Rey, PR 00917

10/26/95 Bed-Crib slats/corner posts La Nacional, cxa

CAMA CUNA RNC 16 CFR 1509 Hato Rey, PR 00917

10/26/95 Bed-Crib slats/corner posts La Nacional, cxa 

Crib w/ Drawers 16 CFR 1509 Hato Rey, PR 00917

11/3/95 Replica John Deere Tractor lead-in-paint The Ertle Company, Inc.

#5259 16 CFR 1303 Dyersville, IA 52040

11/6/95 Disposable Cigarette Lighter child resistance Young's Association, Inc.

SNAPLOK/CIG 16 CFR 1210 Gardena, CA 90248

11/20/95 Rayon Scarf flammability A.J. Maxwell Accessories

#3525 16 CFR 1610 New York, NY 10001

11/21/95 Pooh Wood Pull Toys small parts Charpente Div/Michel & Co. 

#65301,2,3,4,&5 16 CFR 1501 Culver City, CA 90231

11/22/95 2 Layer Skirt in Irises/Aster flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#2503FCS 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

F-4
Date Product/Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

______________________________________________________________________________

11/22/95 2 Layer Solid Gathered Skirt flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#2000GSK 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

11/22/95 3 Layer Solid Color Skirt flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#2000BEL 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

11/22/95 Angel's Print Scarf flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#1052ANG 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

11/22/95 Celestial Gardens Scarf flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#1056CEL 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

11/22/95 Depression China Scarf flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#1612DEP 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

11/22/95 Edna's Floral Scarf flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#1506EDN 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

11/22/95 English China Print Scarf flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#1616ENG 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

11/22/95 Irises and Asters Scarf flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#15031R1 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

11/22/95 Long Ruffle Collar Dress flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#2407RUF 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

11/22/95 Long Ruffle Collar Dress flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#2506RUF 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

11/22/95 Renaissance Dress flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#2533REN 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

11/22/95 Punjab Floral Scarf flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#1416PUN 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

11/22/95 Scarf Blouse- Floral Print flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#2514SCB 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

11/22/95 Short Sheer Skimmer Dress flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#2503SKM 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

F-5
Date Product/Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

______________________________________________________________________________

11/22/95 Victoria's Dream Scarf flammability All That Glitters (ATG)

#1504VIC 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94107

11/27/95 Wooden Toy Truck, 5 Discs small parts Everything's A Dollar

#SKU 58188 16 CFR 1501 Milwaukee, WI 53203

11/27/95 Wooden Toy Truck, 6 Discs small parts Everything's A Dollar

#SKU 58188 16 CFR 1501 Milwaukee, WI 53203

11/27/95 Wooden Toy Truck, Abacus small parts Everything's A Dollar

#SKU 58188 16 CFR 1501 Milwaukee, WI 53203

11/28/95 Vitol Ener-G 2 Per Day child resistant closure Vitol Health Food Products

900 mg 16 CFR 1700.14 HilltopBlackwood, NJ 08012

12/6/95 Tire Traction Compound child resistant closure Paragon Racing Products

#GE 213 16 CFR 1700.14 Waconia, MN 55387

12/15/95 Soft Multiple Gelatin Caps child resistant closure Vitalabs, Inc.

30 capsules 16 CFR 1700.14 Jonesboro, GA 30236

12/15/95 Soft Multiple Gelatin Caps child resistant closure Vitalabs, Inc.

60 capsules 16 CFR 1700.14 Jonesboro, GA 30236

12/15/95 Soft Multiple Gelatin Caps child resistant closure Vitalabs, Inc.

90 capsules 16 CFR 1700.14 Jonesboro, GA 30236

12/15/95 Super Energy Formula child resistant closure Vitalabs, Inc.

180 tabs (Sustained Release) 16 CFR 1700.14 Jonesboro, GA 30236

12/15/95 Super Energy Formula child resistant closure Vitalabs, Inc.

90 tabs (Sustained Release) 16 CFR 1700.14 Jonesboro, GA 30236

1/3/96 Baby Rattle Set (3 per set) rattle failure Jade Express, Inc.

#AEA 1013 16 CFR 1510 Los Angeles, CA 90021

1/3/96 Baby Rattle Set (6 per set) rattle failure Jade Express, Inc.

#AEA 1016 16 CFR 1510 Los Angeles, CA 90021

1/3/96 Gym Rattle rattle failure The Gymboree Corporation

#21590609/5500 16 CFR 1510 Burlingame, CA 94583

F-6
Date Product/Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

______________________________________________________________________________

1/9/96 Jazz Player Xylophone small parts Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.

#TYS15 16 CFR 1501 Norfolk, VA 23501

1/10/96 Crayola Art Smock lead-in-paint Binney & Smith, Inc.

N/A 16 CFR 1303 Easton, PA 18044

1/10/96 Pooh Painting Smock lead-in-paint Binney & Smith, Inc.

N/A 16 CFR 1303 Easton, PA 18044

1/10/96 Wooden Toy Trucks small parts Division Sales, Inc.

#4305527966 16 CFR 1501 Itasca, IL 60143

1/10/96 Sweaters flammability Henri Bendel, Inc. 16

CFR 1610 Columbus, OH 43215

1/16/96 Squeaker Toy small parts Accoutrements

#9394 (Kangaroo & Joey) 16 CFR 1501 Seattle, WA 98103

1/16/96 Squeaker Toy small parts Accoutrements

#8877 (Pickle) 16 CFR 1501 Seattle, WA 98103

1/24/96 Animal Farm Truck small parts Azrak Hamway Int'l, Inc.

#B250 16 CFR 1501 New York, NY 10010

1/24/96 Animal Sounds Circus Truck small parts Azrak Hamway Int'l, Inc

. #B150 16 CFR 1501 New York, NY 10010

1/24/96 Rock 'N Roll Cha Cha small parts Northeast Import, Inc.

#909 16 CFR 1501 Pawtucket, RI 02860

1/24/96 Cobbler Bench Toy small parts Tuesday Morning, Inc.

#PO-418 16 CFR 1501 Dallas, TX 75244

2/1/96 Slow FE Iron Supplements child resistant closure Ciba Self-Medication, Inc.

#00131 16 CFR 1700.14 Woodbridge, NJ 07095

2/8/96 Snowwear Jackets flammability La Jolla Sports USA, Inc.

#1148532 16 CFR 1610 Irvine, CA 92718

2/15/96 Men's Fleece Shirts flammability KMart Corporation

#8025 Northwest Territory 16 CFR 1610 Troy, MI 48084

F-7
Date Product/Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

______________________________________________________________________________

3/1/96 Wooden Armadillo and Turtle lead-in-paint The Americas Company

#696807 16 CFR 1303 San Francisco, CA 94123

3/5/96 Nutrapathic Calcium child resistant closure Parametric Associates

Collagen Complex 16 CFR 1700.14 St. Louis, MO 63123

3/5/96 Nutrapathic Fatigue Free child resistant closure Parametric Associates

16 CFR 1700.14 St. Louis, MO 63123

3/5/96 Nutrapathic Female Harmony child resistant closure Parametric Associates

16 CFR 1700.14 St. Louis, MO 63123

3/5/96 Nutrapathic Multiple Plus child resistant closure Parametric Associates

16 CFR 1700.14 St. Louis, MO 63123

3/6/96 Aqua Animals small parts Imperial Toy Corporation

#8180 Peppy the Penguin 16 CFR 1501 Los Angeles, CA 90021

3/6/96 Aqua Animals small parts Imperial Toy Corporation

#8180 Sally the Seal 16 CFR 1501 Los Angeles, CA 90021

3/6/96 Aqua Animals small parts Imperial Toy Corporation

#8180 Tammy the Turtle 16 CFR 1501 Los Angeles, CA 90021

3/6/96 Big Wheel Sparklers small parts Imperial Toy Corporation

#8532 Cement Mixer 16 CFR 1501 Los Angeles, CA 90021

3/6/96 Big Wheel Sparklers small parts Imperial Toy Corporation

#8532 Dump Truck 16 CFR 1501 Los Angeles, CA 90021

3/6/96 Big Wheel Sparklers small parts Imperial Toy Corporation

#8532 Dune Buggy 16 CFR 1501 Los Angeles, CA 90021

3/6/96 Big Wheel Sparklers small parts Imperial Toy Corporation

#8532 Tow Truck 16 CFR 1501 Los Angeles, CA 90021

3/6/96 Big Wheel Sparklers small parts Imperial Toy Corporation

#8532 Tractor 16 CFR 1501 Los Angeles, CA 90021

3/6/96 Big Wheel Sparklers small parts Imperial Toy Corporation

#8532 V.W. Bug 16 CFR 1501 Los Angeles, CA 90021

F-8
Date Product/Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

______________________________________________________________________________

3/6/96 Cuddles Bottle Feeding Set small parts Imperial Toy Corporation

#8233 16 CFR 1501 Los Angeles, CA 90021

3/6/96 My Dolly Meal Time small parts Imperial Toy Corporation

#8327 16 CFR 1501 Los Angeles, CA 90021

3/18/96 Baby Bucky suffocation Bucky Products, Inc.

#T230 16 CFR 1500.18 Seattle, WA 98103

3/18/96 Red Cabin Sweat Shirts flammability Zip Zap

#133033 16 CFR 1610 Hoboken, NJ 07468

3/21/96 Wooden Caterpillar small parts Division Sales, Inc.

#801 16 CFR 1501 Itasca, IL 60143

4/3/96 Martine Sitbon Sweater flammability Ellegi, Inc.

CI15,16,17,20, 16 CFR 1610 New York, NY 10019

4/3/96 Velour Bunny small parts Toy-O-Rama

#76128 16 CFR 1501 Rolling Hills Est., CA 90724

4/3/96 Velour Cuddle Pets small parts Toy-O-Rama

#73025 16 CFR 1501 Rolling Hills Est., CA 90724

4/8/96 4 Loop Ribbon Pony lead-in-paint IMT Accessories

#WP0029 16 CFR 1303 New York, NY 10018

4/8/96 Multi Pooh Ponies lead-in-paint IMT Accessories

#WP0027 16 CFR 1303 New York, NY 10018

4/8/96 Pooh 4 Hair Clips lead-in-paint IMT Accessories

#WP0026 16 CFR 1303 New York, NY 10018

4/8/96 Pooh Bow Barrette lead-in-paint IMT Accessories

#WP0024 16 CFR 1303 New York, NY 10018

4/23/96 18" Vinyl Dolls sharp edges Magic Attic Club

#4100, 5100 16 CFR 1500.49 Westbrook, ME 04092

4/23/96 18" Vinyl Dolls sharp edges Magic Attic Club

#6100, 7100 16 CFR 1500.49 Westbrook, ME 04092

F-9
Date Product/Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

______________________________________________________________________________

4/24/96 Fiebing Leather Dye Solvent child resistant closure Fiebing Co., Inc.

#4 oz. 16 CFR 1700.14 Milwaukee, WI 53204

4/30/96 True Scale Turtles lead-in-paint Larami Limited

#5344-0 Museum Collection 16 CFR 1303 Philadelphia, PA 19107

4/30/96 True Scale Dinosaurs lead-in-paint Larami Limited

#5350-0 Museum Collection 16 CFR 1303 Philadelphia, PA 19107

5/3/96 Potassium, Lithium & labeling Utility Free, Inc

Barium Hydroxide 16 CFR 1500 Basalt, CO 81621

5/7/96 Silk Scarves flammability Fashionique II, Inc.

#21000, et al 16 CFR 1610 Willow Springs, IL 60480

5/8/96 Engineering Truck Toy small parts Christmas Tree Shops, Inc.

#00011-34416-2 16 CFR 1501 S. Yarmouth, MA 02664

5/8/96 Non Full-Size Baby Cribs crib hardware Whitney Brothers Co., Inc.

#WB4203 & 4 16 CFR 1509 Keene, NH 03431

5/13/96 Stuffed Reindeer Toy small parts West Coast Liquidators, Inc.

#10129270 3 16 CFR 1501 Dominquez, CA 90220

5/13/96 Holiday Huggables small parts West Coast Liquidators, Inc.

Assortment #10174409 16 CFR 1501 Dominquez, CA 90220

5/13/96 Teddy Bear Pop Pop Plane small parts West Coast Liquidators, Inc.

#520997 2 16 CFR 1501 Dominquez, CA 90220

5/15/96 Infant Girl' s Rompers lead-in-paint Kmart Corporation

#1832 16 CFR 1303 Troy, MI 48084

5/22/96 Kitty & Friends Crib Book sharp point Penguin U.S.A.

ISBN0525454691 16 CFR 1500.48 New York, NY 10014

5/22/96 Puppy & Friends Crib Book sharp point Penguin U.S.A.

ISBN0525454683 16 CFR 1500.48 New York, NY 10014

5/31/96 Keepsake Kritters/Abby Cat small parts Gibson Greetings, Inc.

#1599QR927-0010 16 CFR 1501 Cincinnati, OH 45237

F-10
Date Product/Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

______________________________________________________________________________

5/31/96 Keepsake Kritters/Orson Bear small parts Gibson Greetings, Inc.

#1599QR925-0010 16 CFR 1501 Cincinnati, OH 45237

6/5/96 Pacifier pacifier failure Lerma Imports

16 CFR 1511 Fort Worth, TX 76106

6/6/96 Action Tabs for Women child resistant closure Action Labs, Inc.

#41230 16 CFR 1700.14 Farmingdale, NY 11735

6/6/96 Action Tabs for Women child resistant closure Action Labs, Inc.

#41260 16 CFR 1700.14 Farmingdale, NY 11735

6/11/96 31" Fireball Rocket pyrotechnic overload Fireworks Over America

16 CFR 1500.17 Springfield, MO 65802

6/12/96 Teddy Precious Indian small parts Dan-Dee International Inc.

Girl Stuffed Bear 16 CFR 1501 North Largo, FL 34643

6/18/96 Robe flammability Hanover Direct, Inc.

#RA03 16 CFR 1610 Weehawken, NJ 07087

6/28/96 Rolling Clock small parts Man's Trading Company

#TY-1306 16 CFR 1501 San Francisco, CA 94080

7/8/96 Fire Phoenix Rockets pyrotechnic overload North Central Industries

#WG006 16 CFR 1500.17 Muncie, IN 47302

7/10/96 Blossom After Thundering pyrotechnic overload B.J. Alan Company

Fireworks Device #G104A 16 CFR 1500.17 Youngstown, OH 44502

7/16/96 SnackTime Stroller Toy Bar small parts Kids II, Inc.

#669 16 CFR 1501 Alpharetta, GA 30202

7/22/96 Fire Phoenix Rockets pyrotechnic overload Lew's Fireworks

#W6006 16 CFR 1500.17 Watertown, SD 57201

7/23/96 Daily Complete with Iron child resistant closure Optimum Nutrition, Inc.

#02-217, 60 cap 16 CFR 1700.14 Coral Springs, FL 33065

7/23/96 Opti-Vites child resistant closure Optimum Nutrition, Inc.

#02-181, 90 cap 16 CFR 1700.14 Coral Springs, FL 33065

F-11
Date Product/Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

______________________________________________________________________________

7/26/96 Scarf-Acropolis-Black flammability Zazou Scarves

#601 16 CFR 1610 Berkeley, CA 94710

7/26/96 Scarf-Big City-Black flammability Zazou Scarves

#508 16 CFR 1610 Berkeley, CA 94710

7/26/96 Scarf-Big City-Lavender flammability Zazou Scarves

#508 16 CFR 1610 Berkeley, CA 94710

7/26/96 Scarf-Mattise Mediterranean flammability Zazou Scarves

#431 16 CFR 1610 Berkeley, CA 94710

7/26/96 Scarf-Pomegranate-Blue flammability Zazou Scarves

#552 16 CFR 1610 Berkeley, CA 94710

7/26/96 Scarf-Pomegranate-Sand flammability Zazou Scarves

#552 16 CFR 1610 Berkeley, CA 94710

7/26/96 Scarf-Purple Grapes-Black flammability Zazou Scarves

#503 16 CFR 1610 Berkeley, CA 94710

7/26/96 Scarf-Purple Grapes-Blue flammability Zazou Scarves

#503 16 CFR 1610 Berkeley, CA 94710

7/26/96 Scarf-Purple Grapes-White flammability Zazou Scarves

#503 16 CFR 1610 Berkeley, CA 94710

7/26/96 Scarf-Renaissance flammability Zazou Scarves

#600 16 CFR 1610 Berkeley, CA 94710

7/26/96 Scarf-Solid Lavender flammability Zazou Scarves

#103 16 CFR 1610 Berkeley, CA 94710

7/26/96 Scarf-Waterlilies flammability Zazou Scarves

#432 (violet/purple/green) 16 CFR 1610 Berkeley, CA 94710

8/6/96 Silk Scarves (black) flammability India Arts, Inc.

#CS-12 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94103

8/6/96 Silk Scarves (purple) flammability India Arts, Inc.

#CS-12 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94103

F-12
Date Product/Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

______________________________________________________________________________

8/6/96 Silk Scarves (turquoise) flammability India Arts, Inc.

#CS-12 16 CFR 1610 San Francisco, CA 94103

8/14/96 CVS brand Sleep Caplets child resistant closure PL Development, Inc.

16 CFR 1700.14 Farmingdale, NY 11735

8/23/96 Toy Erasers misbranded toy New Orleans Novelty Co.

#9/273 in Vending Machines 16 CFR 1500.19 Metairie, LA 70002

9/3/96 Frosty Balls misbranded toy Novelty Vending Co.

 in Vending Machines 16 CFR 1500.19 Allison Park, PA 15101

9/5/96 Single Curve Switch Track small parts Learning Curve Toys, L.L.C.

#99240 6-1/2" 16 CFR 1501 Chicago, IL 60610

9/5/96 Arched Stone Bridge small parts Learning Curve Toys, L.L.C.

#99301 16 CFR 1501 Chicago, IL 60610

9/5/96 Special Engine Shed Switch small parts Learning Curve Toys, L.L.C.

Track #99236 16 CFR 1501 Chicago, IL 60610

9/6/96 Boom Boom Fireworks pyrotechnic overload Fireworks Over America

Device #MAF2100 16 CFR 1500.17 Springfield, MO 65802

9/10/96 16 Shot Overlord pyrotechnic overload Atlas Importers, Inc.

16 CFR 1500.17 Marion, SC 29571

9/10/96 19 Shot Midnight Thunder pyrotechnic overload Atlas Importers, Inc.

16 CFR 1500.17 Marion, SC 29571

9/10/96 37 Shot Overlord pyrotechnic overload Atlas Importers, Inc.

16 CFR 1500.17 Marion, SC 29571

9/10/96 Fire Phoenix Rocket pyrotechnic overload Atlas Importers, Inc.

16 CFR 1500.17 Marion, SC 29571

9/11/96 Bassett Full Size Crib crib spacing Bassett Furniture Industries

#5096--509S 16 CFR 1508 Bassett, VA 24055

9/24/96 Toy Ball misbranded toy Jeffrey Rodstrom

in Vending Machines 16 CFR 1500.19 Spring Grove, IL 60081

F-13
Date Product/Model Violation Manufacturer/Imp.

______________________________________________________________________________

9/24/96 Toy Ring In Capsule misbranded toy Jeffrey Rodstrom

in Vending Machine 16 CFR 1500.19 Spring Grove, IL 60081

9/30/96 Futon Mattress flammability Ames Dept. Stores, Inc.

SKU49842503 16 CFR 1632 Rocky Hill, CT 06067

9/30/96 Futon Mattress flammability Ames Dept. Stores, Inc.

SKU49842917 16 CFR 1632 Rocky Hill, CT 06067

9/30/96 Cigarette lighters child resistance Paik International

YBS Ltd. 16 CFR 1210 Flushing, NY 11355

F-14
Voluntary Corrective Action Plans Under

Section 15 Of The Consumer Product Safety Act And

Section 15 Of The Federal Hazardous Substances Act

____________________________________________________________________________

Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

10/95 Bemis Manufacturing Consumer may sustain The firm will arrange

Company Burns from the flames for a free pickup and

Sheboygan Falls, WI and heat generated from repair of the

the overheating of the humidifiers.

Waterwick whole-house electrical switches.

humidifiers

10/95 Furniture Imports, Inc.

Philadelphia, PA

Models 967/534 and

1767/534 wooden bunk

beds with metal rails

Children may become

entrapped between spaces in the top bunk.

Consumers are to

contact the company

to receive a supplemental guard rail kit.

10/95 Nordwins Corporation

Los Angeles, CA

Model 862 wooden bunk

bed

Children may become

entrapped between spaces in the top bunk.

Consumers are to

contact the company

to receive a repair

kit.

10/95 Square D Company

Palatine, IL

Secondary surge

arrester-cat. no.

SDT1175SB

Arcing may occur resulting in a fire which could

cause personal injury,

death, or property damage.

The firm is offering

consumers a free

replacement of the

defective product or

a $100 cash refund.

__________________________________________________________________________

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

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

action plan may not be listed.

F-15
_____________________________________________________________________________

Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

10/95 Playskool, a Division of

Hasbro, Inc.

Pawtucket, RI

Playschool model 1-2-3

swing

The swing may fail in

such a manner that it tips

over causing its occupant

to fall to the ground.

Consumers should

return the swing to

the retailer for a full

refund of the

purchase price.

10/95 Kidde-Fenwal, Inc.

Ashland , MA

Hot surface ignition 

systems

The gas valve could

remain open allowing

unignited gas to flow

into the appliance and

surrounding area creating

an explosive atmosphere.

The firm expanded a

previously announced

recall offering a

replacement of the

defective valve.

10/95 Rubbermaid -Iron 

Mountain Forge

Hudson, OH

Aluminum clamps on

beams for IMF "To/Fro

Swing"

User may be injured

from a falling swing

beam if a clamp breaks.

The firm replaced the

aluminum clamps

with steel clamps.

10/95 Laura Ashley, Inc.

Boston, MA

A maximum of 60 table

lamps, models Matilda,

Small Parkwood/Ivory,

Small Parkwood/Sapphire

The lamps present a

potential electrical shock

hazard.

The firm will provide

a full refund or a

replacement to

consumers who 

purchased the 

affected table lamps.

F-16
_____________________________________________________________________________

Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

10/95 Snapper

McDonough, GA

Snapper riding mower,

models Z2004K, Z1804K,

Z1404K

The battery cable could

short-circuit, posing a

fire hazard.

Snapper dealers will

re-route the battery

cable.

10/95 Consigned Sales 

Company

Grandview , MO

Floribunda 7-Shot 

fireworks device

#YO3-056

The device could tip

over during use and fire

charges horizontally or at

various angles. People

nearby could be injured

by charges.

The firm destroyed

its entire inventory.

No units were sold to

consumers.

10/95 Maytag Corporation

Newton, IA

Maytag dishwashers serial

numbers ending with KF,

KH, KK, KM, KQ, KS,

KU, KW, KY, KZ, MB

or MD

The failure of a small

electrical component

may lead to overheating

and possibly fire.

Maytag will inspect

and repair the 

dishwashers. 

10/95 Duplex Novelty 

Corporation

New York , NY

Wooden button with 

metal attachment

The button poses potential choking and aspiration hazards when used

on children's garments.

The firm mailed

safety notices to 540

distributors warning

of the potential 

problem.

10/95 Protective Technologies

International Inc.

Yonkers, NY

PTI Jaguar bicycle 

helmet, model 3060

The helmet may not

protect against head

injuries.

The firm is offering

consumers a free

replacement helmet.

F-17
____________________________________________________________________________

Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

10/95 Potpoutree of Arkansas 

No. Little Rock, AR

Mulberry candle in glass

container, item #DP26752

The candle may generate

an excessive flame 

causing the glass 

container to crack or

shatter.

The firm recalled the

candles offering

consumers a refund

of the purchase price.

10/95 Turner Corporation

Washington, D.C.

Turner Propane Fueled

Radiant Heater, model

LP-2440

The defective burner

element could produce

toxic carbon monoxide

gas.

Video News Release,

toll-free 800 number,

advertisement in five

magazines, joint

press release, video

to persons calling

800 number, $250

reward for each 

defective heater, 

destruction of 

defective heaters.

10/95 Porter Cable Corporation

Jackson, TN

Electrical cord sets for

models 9737 tiger saw,

7549 jig saw, 9444/444

profile sander, 7499 

cutout tool, 345 circular

saw, and 556 plate joiner

Use of the defective cord

sets may result in 

electrical shock.

Consumers should

contact Porter-Cable's

toll free number to 

determine if their

tools are involved in

the recall.

10/95 Cannondale

Georgetown , CT

Polygon PM-215 bike

seat post

The seat post may fail

causing the rider to lose

control and fall from the

bike.

Cannondale sent

dealers a kit of parts

used to retrofit the

seat posts in the

field.

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10/95 Specialized Bicycle

Components, Inc.

Morgan Hill , CA

Delta DP-127 bike seat

post

The seat will break at

the head of its post

causing the rider to lose

control and fall from the

bike.

The firm provided

replacement seat

posts to the dealers,

who replaced the seat

posts at no cost to

the consumers.

10/95 Specialized Bicycle 

Components, Inc.

Morgan Hills , CA

Tahoma Delta DP510

bike seat post

The seat post may break

causing the rider to fall.

The firm provided

replacement seat

posts to the dealers,

who replaced the seat

posts at no cost to

the consumers.

10/95 Girvin, Inc.

Woonsocket , RI

Bike seat post - Polygon

PM710

The seat post may break

during use causing the

cyclist to lose control of

his bike and fall.

The firm offered a

replacement of all

seat posts to owners.

10/95 Gametracker

Flashing , MI

Gametracker climbing

belt and harness, model

Deluxe GTDSB/3020

A D-ring failure on the

belt/harness could result

in a fall to hunter or

climber.

The firm replaced the

welded D-ring with a

cast type and will

provide this new

D-ring free of charge

to all consumers and

dealers.

10/95 D&J Mattress

Grants Pass, OR

Twin/twin and twin/full

wooden bunk beds

Children may become

entrapped between 

spaces in the top bunk.

Consumers are to

contact the company

to receive 

replacement

guardrails.

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10/95 Ameristep

Mt. Morris, MI

Safety harness, model

#222

Stitching may rip, not

support the weight of the

hunter, and allow the

hunter to fall and 

potentially sustain 

fractures.

The firm recalled the

unit from retailers

offering to replaced

any harness returned

by consumers and

implemented a more

stringent inspection

program.

10/95 Winco Fireworks, Inc.

Overland Park, KS

7 shot fireworks device

with base, model Alien

Invasion #WG014

The devices could tip

over during use and fire

charges horizontally

hitting persons nearby.

The firm redesigned

the devices to

prevent tip over.

11/95 Coleman Company, Inc.

Wichita, KS

Skimmer lid

The skimmer lid on

certain designs of spas

may crack or break if

excess weight is applied

to top of the lid.

The firm placed

inserts in manuals

and warning stickers

on lids to inform

consumers of this

problem.

11/95 Starr Fireworks, Inc.

Fargo, ND

Fireworks Device - Olde

Glory 5 Shot Display

Rack, Olde Glory, 200

Fireworks device can tip

over during use and fire

charges horizontally at

bystanders.

Firm recalled product

offering refund of

purchase price.

11/95 Ace Novelty Company

Bellevue , WA

Foam Youth Chair, 

models: Teenage Mutant

Ninja and Jason the Red

Power Ranger

Children may become

entangled in the chair's

strap and strangle.

The firm recommends that 

consumers cut off the

strap that is used as a

bandanna.

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11/95 AAA Electronics, Inc.

New York, NY

HD-868 hair dryers

The hand held electric

hair dryer presents a

potential electrocution

hazard. The unit does not

contain an immersion

plug to prevent 

electrocution if subme

rged in water.

The firm 

implemented a 

consumer level recall

offering a full refund

of the purchase price.

11/95 FAO Schwarz

New York, NY

Wooden sewing board

Use of product presents

a strangulation hazard

for young children

The firm recalled the

product.

11/95 Milwaukee Electric Tool 

Brookfield, WI

4 1/2-inch Mag series

sander/grinders

User may not be able to

be turn off tool as

 intended which may

result in an injury.

The firm is offering a

replacement with an

earlier, problem-free

model.

11/95 Trident Diving Inc.

Chatsworth, CA

DIN tank valve cap for

SCUBA air tank

If tank is turned on when

not in use, the DIN cap

could become a 

projectile under certain

pressures.

The firm is offering

consumers a free

replacement unit.

11/95 Panasonic Communications and Systems Company

Secaucus, NJ

Panasonic laser printers

models KX-P6100 and

KX-P6500

Use of the printers 

presents a potential

 electric shock hazard.

Panasonic will 

inspect and replaced

all defective units at

no charge.

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11/95 Simplicity Manufacturing

Port Washington, WI

Simplicity, AGCO

ALLIS, and Massey

Ferguson, Regent lawn

tractors

Users my lose control of

steering during tight

turns.

Consumers are to

contact a Simplicity

dealer for repair of

the lawn tractor.

11/95 RAZ Imports, Inc.

Ft. Worth, TX

Christmas Angel acrylic

candle holder

The candle holder has

the potential to ignite

and burn when exposed

to a direct flame for

some period of time.

The firm recalled the

candle holder

offering consumers a

refund of the

 purchase price.

11/95 Schwinn Cycling & 

Fitness

Boulder , CO

Models PT 401, PT 405,

and HT 415 Schwinn

treadmills

The speed control board

may fail in such a

manner that causes a

sudden rapid acceleration

of the treadmill.

Consumers are to

contact the company

to receive a new

speed control board.

11/95 Creative Specialties 

International

 Sylmar, CA

Wheelbarrows 4, 5, and 6

cubic feet

If the tire is overinflated,

the rim could split and

strike consumers.

The firm placed

warning labels on the

rims of remaining

stock. Consumers

were notified of the

potential hazard and

warning labels were

distributed via a toll

free number.

11/95 Erickson Signature Components

Seattle, WA

Bicycle bottom bracket

A crack may occur due

to poor welds in the

bottom brackets.

The firm replaced all

defective bottom

brackets at the retail

and consumer level,

free of charge.

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11/95 North States Industries

Minneapolis, MN

Superyard 6-panel play

enclosure and Superyard

extension kit made

between Nov. 8, 1994

and Oct. 17, 1995.

The small plastic locking

posts can be pulled

loose, presenting a 

choking hazard for small

children.

Consumers are to

contact the firm for a

free repair kit.

11/95 Palliser Furniture

Winnepeg, Manitoba,

Canada

Loft and bunk beds

The bunk beds do not

have the current

 recommended warning

labels.

The firm revised the

warning label for all

beds manufactured.

11/95 The Toro Company

Bloomington , MN

Riding lawn mowers,

models 56170, 56150

The mowers' brakes and

gears may fail.

Consumers are to

contact the company

to receive

replacement wheel

bolts.

11/95 Cannondale Corp.

Georgetown, CT

Mountain bike swing arm,

models Super V 1000,

Super V 2000, Super V

900, Carbon Super V 700

The bikes may gradually

lose rear braking ability.

The firm offered

consumers a retrofit

and redesigned the

bikes to address the

problem.

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11/95 New York Lighter Co.,

Inc.

Brooklyn, NY

"City-Lites" and

"Liberty-Lites" non-child

resistant cigarette lighters

Burn injuries are

possible when the

wheel/hood support of

the "City-Lites" lighter 

ignites during use and

the fuel valve of the

"Liberty-Lites" lighter

fails to close after use.

Consumers who call

a toll-free 800

 number will receive

a postage-paid mailer

for returning the

lighters and a $5

novelty gift for their

inconvenience.

11/95 Riva Sports

San Diego, CA

Riva Aqua Sling water

balloon sling shots

Use of the sling shots

may present eye and

facial injuries.

Firm has attached

warning labels on all

packages and on the

sling pouches 

warning of severe

eye damage and

facial fractures, if

balloons reach speeds

of 75 mph.

11/95 The Brinkmann 

Corporation

Dallas, TX

Smoke 'N Pit 

Professional (models

805-2101-0 and

805-2101-1) and Smoke

'N Pit Pitmaster (model

805-2101-2) smoker grill

Users may sustain cuts,

bruises and fractures

from the lid of the grill

if it falls.

The firm offered

consumers a 

replacement angled

smokestack and 

redesigned the

smokestack for future

production.

11/95 Seventh Avenue

Monroe, WI

Model 2846 Indoor

Broil-R- Ange electric

grill

Use of the grill may

result in an electric

shock.

Consumers should

contact the company

to arrange for a 

refund or credit of

the purchase price.

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11/95 The Coleman Company

Wichita, KS

O'Brien water ski 

binding, model Proformer

Combo

A user may sustain a

laceration from a sharp

edge on the binding.

The firm offered

consumers a

technical fix using a

larger screw and hole

gauge to

accommodate the

larger screw.

12/95 Bill's Country Classics 

Lexington, SC

Porch swing, #90783

Injuries from falls due to

the failure of the "S"

hook on the swing.

The firm provided

new "S" hooks to

consumers.

12/95 The Toro Company

Bloomington, MN

1995 model 71192 lawn

tractor

The rotation of the blade

may fail to disengage

resulting in possible

blade contact.

Consumers should

contact their dealers

to arrange for repair

of the tractor.

12/95 Allibert, Inc.

Hunterville, NC

Canasta and Corolia

multi-position resin chairs

The seat and back of the

chair may not lock or

remain locked in position

as intended, which could

cause the chair to break

or collapse during use.

The firm recalled the

chairs offering 

consumers a newly

designed chair or a

refund of the

 purchase price.

12/95 Tek-Tron Enterprises

Irvine , CA

Bulb adapter, 28 watt

The adapter may 

overheat presenting a fire

hazard.

Firm initiated a recall

program through

direct mail to each of

the purchasers of the

unit. Firm changed

design of unit to

include a thermal

fuse in the unit.

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12/95 Revco Products Inc.

Huntington Beach, CA

Gas Sniffer gas (carbon

monoxide) detector,

 model 840

The product may fail to

detect carbon monoxide

leading to serious injury

or death.

The firm agreed to

stop sale and offered

consumers a

replacement carbon

monoxide detector.

12/95 Nordic Track, Inc.

Chaska , MN

Nordic Track Pro

exerciser

Use of the product 

presents an amputation

hazard.

The firm re-designed

the detente pin; 

notified all owners of

the problem; and

supplied 2 warning

labels for attachment

to the exerciser.

12/95 Cosco Inc.

Columbus, OH

Crib models #10T01,

10T04, 10T05, 10T06,

10T09, 10T11, and,

10T14 manufactured

between October 1990

and October 1993

Spindles in the side rails

of the crib can loosen

and separate from the

side rail allowing the

child to fall from the

crib or create a gap

which creates a potential

entrapment hazard.

The firm will provide

a retro-fit kit or 

replace the entire

side rail.

12/95 Performance, Inc.

Chapel Hill, NC

Performance X Port bike

rack

The bike rack may fail

resulting in damage to

property.

All units were sold at

Performance Stores

and/or through the

company catalog.

Owners were notified

and store units

retrofitted.

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12/95 Gym-N-I Industries

New Braunfels, TX

Horizontal ladder of

Gym-N-I wooden swing

sets

There is a potential for

children to become 

entrapped in ladder 

spaces.

The firm redesigned

the ladder to

eliminate the spaces.

12/95 Sentury Water & Oak

Furniture Manufacturing

Los Angeles, CA

Model 9451 Country

Land wooden bunk bed

Children may become

entrapped between 

spaces in the top bunk.

Consumers are to

contact the company

to receive 

replacement

guardrails.

12/95 Quality Craft, Inc.

National City, CA

Models P4279, P4280,

P4281, P4488, P5881, and

P4177 wooden bunk beds

Children may become

entrapped between

spaces in the top bunk.

Consumers are to

contact the company

to receive a repair kit

or replacement

guardrails.

12/95 Derby Bicycle

Co./Raleigh, USA

Kent , WA

Bicycle head lug

The head lug may 

fracthe head lug may 

fracture causing the 

rider to loose ability to

steer the bicycle and

possibly fall and sustain

an injury.

The firm offered

consumers a free

replacement frame.

12/95 Safety First

Chestnut Hill, MA

#177 bed rail and 

flashlight

The bed rail's support

bars may separate from

the rail, if not firmly

locked in place, allowing

children to fall from the

bed.

Consumers are to call

the firm for a free

replacement product.

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12/95 Fedders Corp.

Edison, NJ

Embraco compressor 'F'

type

A potential shock hazard

exists if metal burr

abrades the electrical

wire insulation and

shorts to metal casing.

Burr will disintegrate

after 800 hours of

use.

12/95 Rock Shox, Inc.

San Jose, CA

Bicycle shocks caps,

models Quadra 5 &

Quadra 21

Possible injury from

impact of the top cap.

Firm retrofitted all

shocks through 

distributors and 

dealers.

12/95 MAVIC, Inc.

West Chester, PA

Cosmic brand bicycle

wheels

Front wheels with serial

numbers 275.94 through

365.94 and 001.95

through 179.95, Rear

wheels with serial 

numbers 048.95 through

075.95

The wheel hub may fail

causing rider to fall and

sustain injuries.

The firm stopped

sales and offered

consumers

appropriate

replacement parts for

the front and rear

wheels.

12/95 Sentrol Inc.

Tualatin, OR

Hard-wired burglar and

smoke alarm system 

control panels, Moose 

Z1200, Z1250, D3000

The control panel may

not inform consumers

that the smoke alarm is

not operable.

Consumers are to

contact a dealer for

free repairs; units

will be reworked at

the factory.

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01/96 Nokia Mobile Phones

Helsinki, Finland

Mascot Electronics

ACH-4U battery chargers

The chargers could crack

and plug prongs could

remain in the outlet,

exposing users to 

electrical shock.

Consumers were

provided with a free

replacement charger.

01/96 Braun Inc.

Lynnfield, MA

Models E20 and E25,

Type 3058 Espresso

Cappuccino Makers, 

production codes 426-450

If the filter holder is

pushed past the 

maximum setting, the

filter holder may 

dislodge under pressure.

Consumers are to

contact the company

to receive a

replacement filter

holder, revised 

instructions and a

product label. 

01/96 Astro-Lounger/Davis

Furniture Ind., Inc.

Houkla, MS

Recliner chair - sold from

1990 through January

1994

The space between the

foot rest and seat can

present a head 

entrapment hazard.

Consumers are to

contact the company

to receive a free

crossbar to attach

between the seat and

foot rest.

01/96 Converse, Inc.

North Reading, MA

Converse Raw Energy

and Raw Power

basketball shoes

Fluid in the sole of the

shoe can leak. Playing

surfaces can become

slick causing players to

slip or fall.

Consumers are to

return the shoes to

the retailer or 

Converse for a 

replacement.

01/96 Tanaka America, Inc.

Kent, WA

Tanaka ModelsTBL-455

and TBL-500, and Ariens

Model BB-430 backpack

blowers

The fuel tank could leak

presenting a possible fire

hazard.

Consumers are to

return the backpack

blower to an 

authorized Tanaka 

servicing dealer for a

free replacement of

the fuel tank.

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01/96 White Consolidated 

Industries, Inc.

Cleveland, OH

Husqvarna Models 225,

232, 232 and 240 gas

trimmers

The blade shaft of the

gearbox could break

causing the cutting

 attachment to separate

from the trimmer.

Consumers should

contact a Husqvarna

dealer to arrange for

a free gearbox 

replacement.

01/96 Atlas Electric Corporation

Burlington, NC

Portable halogen work

lights, CLP150, PQ150,

ST500, TST500,

PQ500WS

Potential shock, burns,

fire from work lights that

allow water to enter into

the unit, component

temperatures exceed set

temperatures, and the

junction box may break

away from main bulb

housing and tip over.

The firm recalled the

product and 

implemented better

quality control.

02/96 Meyer Corporation

Vallejo, CA

Steelon Professional, 10"

Round Griddle

A user of the pan may

receive cuts from the

sharp edge of the pan's

rim.

The firm recalled the

pan offering 

consumers a refund

of the purchase price.

02/96 GrandeTel Technologies

Richmond, BC Canada

MTC 13" color televisions sold in the US and

Canada.

A resistor on the TV's

main component board

may overheat resulting in

a potential fire hazard.

The firm recalled the

affected television

sets. Consumers will

be assisted by a 

contracted service

center where the TV

sets will be repaired

at no cost.

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02/96 Brell Mar Products Inc.

Jackson, MI

Hunting stand safety belt

and harness, Amacker

model

The safety belt/harness

may fail causing hunter

to fall to ground.

The firm will replace

defective belt/harness

with an approved

retrofit.

02/96 Emerson Electric

St. Louis, MO

Models 37 and 37C 

natural gas water heater

temperature controls

Use of the water heater

presents a potential fire

and carbon dioxide 

poisoning hazard.

The firm is offering a

replacement of 

defective controls.

02/96 The Peerless Heater 

Company

Boyertown, PA

Series 61 and 62 Peerless

gas boilers

The safety relay switch

may fail resulting in an

explosion or fire.

The firm organized

home visits to repair

or replace the relay

switches.

02/96 Delta Enterprises Corp.

Brooklyn NY

Crib model 4-570-2

Use of the crib may

present an entrapment

hazard.

The firm was 

required to 

maintain a complaint

file for a minimum of

3 months.

02/96 Conair Corporation

Stamford, CT

Electric hot lather

machine

Use of the machine 

presents an electric

shock hazard.

The firm

implemented a rebate

program for 

identified end users.

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02/96 W.C. Wood Company,

Inc.

Ottawa, OH

Chest freezers 7 to 22

cu.ft.

The freezer lock can be

opened without the key,

presenting a risk of 

entrapment.

Modification kits

were supplied to end

users. The firm made

design changes for

future production.

02/96 Royce Corporation

Dandridge, TN

Model 60-060 wooden

bunk bed

Children may become

entrapped between 

spaces in the top bunk.

Consumers are to

contact the company

to receive a repair

kit.

02/96 RMC International, Ltd.

Denver, CO

CT-1200

Kerosene Heater

The jammed wick may

present a fire hazard.

Contact RMC to

receive a new free

replacement heater.

02/96 TRI Industries, Inc.

Bloomington, MN

Gerry Zoomer jogging

stroller

The seat belt on strollers

distributed prior to 4/95,

may separate allowing

infants to fall from

stroller.

The firm changed the

stitching of the seat

belt attachment in

new strollers.

02/96 Universal Binding Co.

Benicia, CA

Status 4 x 4 snowboard

binding rotor

If the binding breaks the

snowboarder could fall

suffering a soft tissue

injury.

The firm notified all

it's distributors and

dealers, as well as,

ski shops and resorts

to replace the rotors

free of charge.

F-32
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02/96 Consolidated Stores 

International Corp.

Columbus, OH

Net mini-hammocks 

without spreader bars

Use of the hammock

presents a strangulation

hazard.

The firm will provide

a full refund to 

consumers for 

returned hammocks.

02/96 Robertshaw Controls

Company

Long Beach, CA

7000 series gas control

valve with the D valve

operator

Metal fragments or an

antifriction coating may

cause the valves to 

remain in the open

 position when they

should close. This could

cause appliance 

overheating, fire or

explosion.

Robertshaw made

production changes

and provided 

replacement valves

for the valves with

the antifriction 

coating.

02/96 Rock Shox Inc.

San Jose, CA

Suspension fork model

MAG 20

The weld at the fork

crown could crack or

break causing the rider

to fall.

The firm offered

consumers a free

repair or replacement

of defective part.

02/96 Makita U.S.A., Inc.

La Mirada, CA

Makita Models 9020L

and 9027L angle sanders

and Makita Model 9029

angle grinder

The drive spindle could

break during use, 

throwing the grinder or

sanding disc from the

tool.

Consumers should

return the tool to the

nearest Makita 

factory or authorized

service center for

repair.

02/96 Trek Bicycle Corporation

Waterloo, WI

Bicycle bottom bracket

spindles by KSS Precision

The bicycle's bottom

bracket spindles may

fracture causing rider to

loose control possibly

resulting in a fall.

The firm offered a

free replacement of

bottom bracket to

retailers, dealers,

distributors and 

consumers.

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02/96 Trelleborg Viking Inc.

Portsmouth, NH

Viking scuba diving dry

suit hose/inflator valve

Possible drowning due to

over or under inflation of

the diving suit.

Firm sent warning

letters and bulletins

to all dealers offering

consumers a 

replacement or 

refund of purchase

price.

02/96 Kmart Corporation

Troy, MI

"Little Republic" boy's

denim overall shorts

The overall's leg area

snap closures may

separate presenting an

ingestion hazard to 

infants.

Consumers should

return the product to

place of purchase for

a refund of the 

purchase price.

02/96 ESL International

Cincinnati, OH

Decorative oil lamps

Plastic on oil reservoir

may melt from heat

generated by the lamp's

flame. Fuel oil then leaks

presenting a fire hazard.

The firm voluntarily

destroyed the 

inventory of lamps.

02/96 Carrier Corporation

Indianapolis, IN

High temperature plastic

vent piping used with

mid-efficiency gas 

furnaces and boilers sold

under the Carrier, Bryant,

Day & Night and Payne

brand names

Use of the plastic vent

piping with the subject

products presents a 

potential for carbon monoxide poisoning.

Distributors and

dealers will schedule

an inspection with

the consumer and

perform appropriate

repair.

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03/96 Amana Refrigeration

Amana , IA

Modern Maid wall ovens,

models:QKO-751,

QKO-751A, QGO-751,

QGO-751A, DGO-751,

DGO-751A, DKO-751,

DKO-751A, QGO-851,

QKO-851, DGO-851,

DKO-851

Use of the subject model

wall ovens presents a

fire hazard.

The firm is offering

installation of a heat

shield kit.

03/96 Spiegel, Inc.

Downers Grove, IL

Glass Mug, Item # 7056

and #4894

If the mug is used for

hot drinks, the glass

could break exposing

consumers to hot liquids

or broken glass.

The firm offered a

full refund of the

purchase price.

03/96 Spiegel, Inc.

Downers Grove, IL

Seeded glass pitcher,

tumbler, and double old

fashioned glassware

Glassware contains bubbles which could break,

presenting a risk of 

lacerations or ingestion

of glass fragments.

The firm offered a

full refund of the

purchase price.

03/96 Fisher Controls 

International, Inc.

McKinney, MO

Gas regulator, S300 series

The gas regulator may

interfere with the internal

pressure relief system.

New units will be

installed by the firm.

03/96 Douglas Furniture

Redondo Beach, CA

Recliner chair, model

299-2W

The space between the

foot rest and seat can

present a head 

entrapment hazard.

All chairs were

retrieved from the

retail level and 

repaired.

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03/96 Selkirk Metalbestos, Div.

of Eljer Manuf.

Dallas, TX

High temperature plastic

vent pipe

Use of the product may

result in carbon 

monoxide poisoning.

Consumers' Ultem

HTPV pipe and 

connecting 

components will be

replaced with Radel

HTPV free of charge.

03/96 Cannondale

Georgetown, CT

Bugger model bicycle

trailer

The trailer's attachment

bracket may fail 

resulting in injury to

child in trailer.

The firm offered a

free replacement of

the attachment 

bracket with a 

stronger brand.

03/96 Swim 'N Play

Rahway, NJ

Ledge covers of above

ground swimming pools

The exposed sharp edges

may pose a laceration

hazard.

The firm recalled the

ledge covers offering

consumers a safer

replacement cover.

03/96 Miles Kimball Company

Oshkosh, WI

Remote control switch

Use of the switch 

presents a potential 

electric shock hazard.

The firm offered

consumers a free

replacement switch a

$10 gift certificate to

consumers who 

return the old switch.

03/96 Nadel and Sons Toy

Corp.

New York, NY

Nadel mini fan, model

#35-4138

Use of the fan could

result in an eye injury.

The firm provided

refunds of the cost

and freight charges to

customers who 

returned the mini fan

sold on Nadel's 

blister card.

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03/96 American Honda

Torrance , CA

Honda 2 Wheel off-road

racing motorcycle, 1995

CR125R, CR250R,

CR5004

Front fork pipes may

crack and break.

The firm offered

consumers a

replacement of the

front fork pipe.

03/96 Yamaha Motor 

Corporation, USA

Cypress, CA

Yamaha 2 Wheel

Motorcross motorcycle,

models YZ125G1 and

YZ250G1

The front fork pipes may

crack and break.

The firm offered

consumers a 

replacement of the

front fork pipe.

03/96 Bill's

Jackson, MS

Hairdryer: International

Professional Styler,

Acesonic Professional

Styler

Electrocution may occur

if the dryers are 

submerged in water.

Consumers are to

return the dryers to

the retail store for

full refund.

03/96 Cybex, Inc.

Owatonna, MN

Lat pull down machine,

5601 & 4005 and the leg

press machine

User may sustain injury

to muscles, back, head

due to breakage of lat

pull down bar and/or

foot and ankle injuries

on the leg press machine.

The firm labeled the

machines, changed

the instructions for

use, and replaced the

lat pull down bars.

03/96 Scott, USA

Boulder, CO

Scott mountain bike 

sussuspension fork,

"Unishocks" brand

The suspension fork may

fail causing riders to fall

suffering head injuries or

less serious injuries.

The firm offered

owners a replacement

suspension fork free

of charge.

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03/96 Appliance Corporation of

America

Great Neck, NY

Bread maker, model

ABM-5000

Bread maker may 

overheat causing the

interior coating on the

baking chamber to peel,

creating a fire hazard.

Return the bread

maker to QVC or

Venture Stores for a

full refund.

03/96 The Little Tikes Company

Hudson, OH

Toddle Tots Dinosaur

Mountain playset, 

No. 0407

The small plastic cups

that hold palm trees may

detach and pose a 

choking risk to young

children.

Consumers are to

return product to firm

for exchange product.

03/96 NuTone, Inc.

Cincinnati , OH

Stereo-cassette player,

model ST-1000

Use of the product 

presents a fire hazard.

The firm 

implemented a repair

program for 

consumers.

03/96 Shindaiwa, Inc.

Tualatin, OR

Model EB-45 gas 

powered back pack 

blower, and Model 300S

chain saw

The products may 

develop fuel leaks 

presenting a fire hazard

and the potential for

chemical burns.

Consumers are to

return product to a

Shindaiwa authorized

service center for

replacement of the

fuel tank.

03/96 Ryobi America 

Corporation

Anderson, SC

Ryobi Model BT3000 and

Sears Model 315.22185

table saws

The power switch

lock-off mechanism may

not work properly.

Consumers are to

contact the 

manufacturer to 

arrange for 

replacement of the

switch.

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03/96 Bandwagon, Inc.

Wilmington, MA

Remote control hand

operated switch that acts

to turn on and off the

current between an 

electrical appliance and

 a wall socket

There is a potential 

electrocution and shock

hazard if the electrical

wires are exposed.

The firm recalled the

defective product and

offered a free 

replacement to 

consumers.

03/96 Consolidated Stores, Inc.

Columbus, OH

6-outlet power strip, item

81488

The substandard 

construction of the 

power strips can cause a

fire or shock hazard.

The firm voluntarily

recalled the power

strips and offered

consumers a refund

of the purchase price.

03/96 Answer Products Inc.

Valencia, CA

Manitou mountain bike's

suspension fork

The suspension fork

could fail causing rider

to fall from bike.

The firm offered to

repair consumers'

bikes free of charge.

03/96 Sprint International

Brooklyn, NY

Hair dryer, model Sprint

HD-150

The dryer does not 

contain an immersion 

protection device which

will pose a risk of 

electrocution or fire if

submerged in water.

The firm 

implemented a 

consumer level recall

offering a full refund

of the purchase price.

03/96 Rothco

Smithtown, NY

Mini hammocks

Use of the hammocks

presents a potential for

strangulation.

The firm will provide

a full refund to 

consumers who 

return the mini 

hammocks to 

retailers.

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04/96 Black & Decker (U.S.)

Inc.

Towson, MD

ModelsTR135 Type 1,

TR195 Type 1, TR255

Type 1 hedge trimmers

The lock-off device may

not function properly by

not turning off when the

switch is in the lock-off

position.

Consumers are to

return the hedge

trimmer to a Black &

Decker service center

for a free 

replacement hedge

trimmer.

04/96 Sprint International, Inc.

Brooklyn, NY

Extension cords, models

AC-67-6,12,15,20.

Use of the extension

cords presents a potential

fire and shock hazard.

The firm ceased

distribution and 

recalled the extension

cords. Refunds were

provided to

consumers.

04/96 Schwarzman Export 

Import Co.

Brooklyn, NY

Mini-hammocks

Use of the hammocks

presents a potential 

strangulation hazard.

The firm will provide

a full refund to 

consumers who 

return the mini 

hammocks to 

retailers.

04/96 Southern Exchange Co.

dba Texsport

Houston, TX

Mini-hammock, items

#14255 & #14250

Use of the hammock

presents a potential 

strangulation hazard.

The firm provided a

full refund to 

consumers who 

return the mini 

hammocks to 

retailers.

04/96 Nelson/Weather-Rite

Lenexa, KS 56285

Mini-hammock NY84

Use of the hammock

presents a strangulation

hazard.

The firm will provide

a full refund to 

consumers who 

return the mini 

hammocks to 

retailers.

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04/96 Algoma Net Co.

Los Angeles, CA

Mini-hammocks, #4955,

4989, 4994, 1255, 1289,

1294

Use of the hammocks

presents a potential 

strangulation hazard.

The firm will provide

a full refund to 

consumers who 

return the mini 

hammocks to 

retailers.

04/96 Brigade Quartermasters

Kennesaw, GA

Mini-hammocks, model

HAM-131

Use of hammock

presents a potential 

strangulation hazard.

The firm will provide

a full refund to 

consumers who 

return the mini 

hammocks to 

retailers.

04/96 Avid Outdoor

Olathe, KS

Mini-hammock, #1027

Use of the hammock

presents a potential 

strangulation hazard.

Consumers are to

return the hammocks

to retailers for a full

refund.

04/96 Standard Sales Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

Porta-hammock #769

Use of the hammock

presents a potential 

strangulation hazard.

The firm will provide

a full refund to 

consumers who 

return the mini 

hammocks to 

retailers.

04/96 National Media

Corporation

Philadelphia, PA 

Juice Tiger electric juice

extractor, models 204-SP

AND JE-1000.

The wire mesh basket

may shatter during use

resulting in lacerations to

the hands, face, arms and

chest of users.

Send safety notices

and warning labels to

infomercial 

customers. Free 

replacement wire

mesh grater/filter

baskets upon request.

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04/96 Acme Trading 

Corporation

Los Angeles, CA

Hairdryer, model 

"International"

Use of the product 

presents a potential 

electric shock hazard.

The firm recalled the

product which was

implemented by Bill's

Dollar Stores.

04/96 Roadmaster

Olney , IL

Swing set with lawn

swing, models Flexible

Flyer, The Player, and

Colors

Users of the swingset

may sustain impact 

injuries or amputations

of the fingers.

The firm redesigned

the swing sets and

improved instructions

to address the 

potential injuries.

04/96 Minnesota Mining and

Manufacturing Company

Austin, TX

4400 Series overhead

projectors

Heat generated from the

projector's lamp can

damage the projector's

power cord, creating an

electric shock hazard.

Consumers should

contact the company

to receive a free

retrofit kit.

04/96 Comet World, Inc.

Hillside, NJ

"Jackrabbitpack" battery

pack

User may receive an

electrical shock from the

battery pack if the 

connecting cord is 

incorrectly inserted into

the unit.

The firm 

implemented a recall

and test and repair

program free of

charge for all 

affected battery packs

returned to either the

company or the store

where purchased.

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04/96 The First Years/Kiddie

Products, Inc.

Avon, MA

" The First Years" 3-In-1

booster seat, model

4200B

If belt buckles are not

threaded properly or only

one belt is packaged

with seat instead of two,

child may fall from

chair.

Consumers are to call

the firm for repair

information.

04/96 Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.

Norfolk, VA

Model #438846 (STNY

85 5TPJ3) Activity 

Set - cutter

Consumers may be cut if

the cutter's handle is

inadvertently compressed

and the blade is exposed.

Consumers should

stop using the cutter

and return it to the

retail store where

purchased for a full

refund.

04/96 Bombardier, Inc.

Valcourt, Quebec, Canada

1995 MXZ, Formula Z,

Mach 1, Formula 111,

and Mach Z snowmobiles

Failure of the stabilizer

lever fasteners results in

interference with steering

control.

Consumers are to

contact dealers for

replacement of the

stabilizer lever 

fasteners

04/96 Cambridge Sound Works

Newton, MA

Powered subwoofer

(PSW1) loudspeakers

The loudspeakers may

overheat causing the

internal speaker cone to

ignite.

The firm recalled

affected product and

provided replacement

fuses and installation

instructions to 

owners.

04/96 Hasbro, Inc.

Pawtucket, RI

Playskool DuraSport

Moon Bouncer

If the Moon Bouncer is

not correctly inflated, is

overinflated, or used on

hard surfaces, children

can be injured if they

fall or bounce out of the

toy.

Consumers are to call

the firm or write to:

Moon Bouncer, P.O.

Box 5659,

Pawtucket, RI 02862

for free inflation

gauges and detailed

instructions.

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04/96 Recreational Equipment 

Inc. (REI)

Sumner, WA

Rear hub on REI Novara

mountain bike

Riders may lose control

of bike due to

sponginess in pedaling.

Firm sent letters to

all dealers and 

owners offering a

repair free of charge.

04/96 Wisconsin Aluminum

Foundry

Manitowoc, WI

All American pressure

cooker/canner

Users may sustain burns

from the release of the

contents from the 

pressure cooker.

The company will

provide owners with

further use 

instructions, a 

warning label, and

replacement control

valve regulator.

04/96 Godinger Silver Art Co.,

Ltd.

Brooklyn, NY

Holiday tree shaped 

votive candle holder,

items #1753 and #1753B

Glass votive candle 

holder may overheat and

shatter injuring a 

bystander.

The firm recalled the

candle holders 

offering consumers a

refund of the 

purchase price.

04/96 Maytag Corporation

Newton, IA

Embraco compressor, 'F'

type, burr

A potential shock hazard

exists if metal burr

abrades the electrical

wire insulation and

shorts to metal casing.

The burr will 

disintegrate after 800

hours of use.

04/96 Marley Electric Heating

Company

Bennettsville, SC

Electric baseboard heaters

The wire becomes brittle

over time and may spark

presenting a fire hazard.

The firm provided

consumers a 

replacement

crossover wire, or

60% discount on a

new model heater.

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04/96 Chandur Hasso Inc.

New York , NY

Somito SX-865 six outlet

AC power strip with

imitation surge protector

The power strips pose a

risk of death from 

electric shock and/or fire.

The firm recalled the

power strips offering

consumers a full

refund of the 

purchase price.

04/96 Midwest Industries, Inc.

Ida Grove , IA

Electric boat hoists

Lack of a ground fault

circuit on boat hoists

presents a shock or 

electrocution hazard.

Current and future

production will 

include an in-line

GFCI. End users

contacted by firm

and provided a GFCI.

04/96 White Consolidated

Cleveland, OH

Embraco compressor 'F'

type, burr

A potential shock hazard

exists if metal burr

abrades the electrical

wire insulation and

shorts to metal casing.

Burr will disintegrate

after 800 hours of

use.

04/96 Academy Broadway Corp.

Smithtown, NY

Mini-hammock,

#50380/255

Use of the hammock

presents a potential 

strangulation hazard.

The firm provided a

full refund to 

consumers who

return the mini 

hammocks to 

retailers.

04/96 R. Brown & Co.

Missoula, MT

Gorilla Bomb Super Star

Shell, KG707 firework

device

The base of the device is

not secure and will tip

over during firing 

shooting charges 

horizontally possible

striking a person or 

starting a fire.

The firm stopped

distribution of the

device and exported

it out of the United

States.

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04/96 March Point Fireworks,

DBA, Salish Fireworks

Anacortes , WA

Alien Invasion firework

device, item WG014

The base of the device is

not secure and will tip

over during firing 

shooting charges 

horizontally possibly

striking a person or 

starting a fire.

The firm 

reconditioned the

firework device by

hot gluing the base

onto a larger wooden

base.

04/96 Pyrodyne American Co.

Tacoma , WA

Gold Rush firework 

device, item CP279

The base of the device is

not secure and will tip

over during firing 

shooting charges 

horizontally possible

striking a person or 

starting a fire.

The firm 

reconditioned the

device by removing

the base and inserting

the device into a new

tube glued securely

to a larger wooden

base.

04/96 Allen Manufacturing

Benton, TN

Recliner Chairs

The space between the

foot rest and seat can

present a head 

entrapment hazard.

A spacer bar is being

provided to attach to

the chairs. The bar

will reduce the space

between the chair

seat and foot rest.

04/96 Golden Chair Corp.

Houlka, MS

Recliner chairs

The space between the

foot rest and seat can

present a head 

entrapment hazard.

A spacer bar is being

provided to attach to

the chairs. The bar

will reduce the space

between the chair

seat and foot rest.

04/96 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

Cleveland, OH

Frigidaire upright

frost-free freezers, model

F22CW - 22 cu.ft.

Use of the freezers 

presents an electric

shock hazard.

The firm retrofitted

all consumer and

retail inventory units

free of charge.

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05/96 Vendo

Fresno, CA

Embraco compressor 'F'

type

A potential shock hazard

exists if metal burr

abrades electrical wire

insulation and shorts to

metal casing.

The burr will 

disintegrate after 800

hours of use.

05/96 Coghlan's Ltd.

Minneapolis, MN

Mini-hammock, model

7880

Use of the hammock

presents a potential

 strangulation hazard.

Consumers are to

return the hammocks

to retailers for a full

refund.

05/96 Texas Instruments 

Incorporated

Dallas, TX

Optional external battery

charger, type BTC01 for

the TM4000M

The product may

overheat presenting a fire

hazard.

Consumers will be

provided pre-paid

postage to return

charger for a refund

of the purchase price

or a replacement

product.

05/96 Legacy Lamp Company

Round Rock, TX

Electric pole lamp, lot

#770-1345 and #770-1337

The lamp may collapse

and fall if the spring

loaded plunger fails.

The firm is offering

owners a replacement

plunger that will

prevent the lamp

from collapsing.

05/96 Service Cycle Supply

Company, Inc.

Commack, NY

Mongoose 20" IBOC Pro

SX and Team SX bicycle

frame

The lug at the head of

the bicycle frame may

separate.

The firm offered

consumers a

 replacement part.

F-47
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05/96 E-Z Sales & 

Manufacturing Co.

Gardena, CA

Mini-hammocks: MiniPak

EZ-100, EZ-100D,

EZ-100SK, EZ-101CP,

EZ-102, EZ-102D,

EZ-102P, EZ-102R,

EZ-105C, and

Superhammock EZ-190,

EZ190B, EZ-190D,

EZ-190CP, EZ190R

Use of the hammocks

presents a potential 

strangulation hazard.

The firm replaced

Minipak and

Superhammock with

EZ#110 and EZ#199

model hammocks.

05/96 Jobar International

Inglewood, CA

8 cup glass pitcher

The pitcher may crack if

placed in the microwave

oven resulting in thermal

burns to users.

Label on pitcher and

box, warning 

consumers not to

 put pitcher in the

microwave.

05/96 Whirpool Corporation

Benton Harbor, MI

"Easy Clean" clothes

dryer

Use of the dryer presents

a fire hazard.

The firm notified

consumers of the

problem and offered

to repair the dryer at

consumer's home,

free of charge.

05/96 American Suzuki Motor

Corp.

Brea, CA

Suzuki Motocross 

motorcycle, 1996 models

RM125T and RM250T

Rod in rear suspension

may crack during hard

impacts. Rider may lose

control and be injured.

The firm provided

dealers with free

redesigned 

replacement parts 

to be installed on

customers'

motorcycles,

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05/96 Specialized Bicycle 

Components Inc.

Morgan Hill , CA

Mountain bike handlebars,

models Yih Chang

YC-A125PB, 1994

Rockhopper, Rockhopper

Sport, Rockhopper GX,

Rockhopper FS,

Rockhopper Comp and

Rockhopper Comp FS

The handle bars have the

potential to fail.

The firm provided

dealers with free

redesigned 

replacement parts to

be installed on

customers' bicycles,

free of charge to the

customers.

05/96 Guthy-Renker

Santa Monica, CA

"Power Rider" exercise

equipment

Instructions depict 

improper placement of

seat locking pin which

would cause the seat to

fall.

The firm revised the

owner's manual and

provided warning

labels to consumers.

05/96 Combi International

Wood Dale, IL

Twin Spin Strollers

Entrapment or other

injuries caused by 

unexpected folding of

stroller.

The firm redesigned

the open/fold lock in

future production.

05/96 ADCOM

East Brunswick, NJ

ADCOM model GFA

6000 amplifier

Capacitor on the power

supply board could leak

and present a fire hazard.

ADCOM inspected

units and replaced

capacitors 

manufaccapacitors in

the suspect date

range.

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05/96 Health Rider, Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT

1995 model year

HealthRider

Weld failure could cause

exerciser to collapse.

Consumers are to

contact the company

for instructions on

how to receive a

replacement handle

bar portion of the

machine.

05/96 Keller Industries

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Fiberglass extension 

ladders

A support brace on the

ladder's base section

could interfere with the

operation of the rung

locks causing the ladder

to collapse during use.

The firm recalled the

ladders from 

distribution and 

consumers.

05/96 Performance, Inc.

Chapel Hill, NC

Polygon PM-215 seat post

on Performance M603,

X203, M604, M704,

X204 & M705 mountain

bikes.

The bike seat post may

break causing its rider to

fall from the bicycle.

The firm offered

owners stronger 

replacement seat post

clamps for the 

defective units.

05/96 International Silver

 Company

East Boston, MA

Tree Shaped 7 Light

Votive Holder

Users may receive cuts

from exploding glass.

The firm offered

consumers a refund

of the purchase price

and redesigned the

product.

05/96 Trek Bicycle Corporation

Waterloo, WI

Klein, Quantum Pro bike

stem

The weld on the bike

stem may fail causing

the rider to fall from the

bike.

The firm recalled the

defective stems 

offering replacement

parts to owners.

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05/96 Anam Industrial Co., Ltd.

Seoul, Korea

Twi Lite brand 

illuminated switches

Use of the switches may

present a fire hazard.

Consumers are to

contact the 

manufacturer to 

receive revised 

installation 

instructions.

05/96 Whirlpool Corporation

Benton Harbor, MI

"New Generation" 

Whirlpool and Kenmore

dishwashers sold 

nationwide from 6/91

through 10/92

Wiring in the door latch

may overheat and catch

fire.

The firm is supplying

free service and 

replacement of door

switch terminal, upgraded door switch

and flame retardant

door latch.

05/96 Specialized Bicycle 

Components Inc.

Morgan Hill, CA

Front fork on 1995

Stumpjumper bicycle

The front fork may fail

causing bicycle control

or braking to diminish.

The firm provided

dealers with 

replacement parts to

be installed on

customers' bicycles,

free of charge.

05/96 Tange, Inc.

Santa Monica, CA

EXP 120 mountain bike

fork on REI - Novara

Ponderosa bicycles

A rider could fall from

the bike if the fork

separates.

The firm is offering

consumers a repair

and replacement

program.

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05/96 Polaris Industries

Minneapolis, MN

Snowmobile, 1994 models

Storm SKS, Ultra SP,

XCR SP, Storm, Storm

RMK, some 1995 and

1996 models

The braking system

could be affected by

coolant tank interference.

Firm notified 100%

of owners to return

snowmobiles to 

dealers for retrofit kit

installation.

05/96 Polaris Industries

Minneapolis, MN

Snowmobile, XLT 

Touring; Classic 500,

500EFI SKS; Trail, Trail

Touring; 440; Classic

Touring

The handlebars may

break resulting in loss of

steering.

Firm notified 100%

of customers to 

return snowmobiles

to dealers for a repair

to the handlebar

weld.

05/96 Philip Morris 

Incorporated

New York, NY

Pocket lighter, Players

Navy Cut model

Use of the lighter may

result in fire and burns.

The firm 

implemented a 

consumer level recall.

05/96 Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg.

.

Corporation

Glendora, CA

Anti-syphon valve,

PAS075, PAS100,

APS075, APS100

When the valve's plastic

cap is subjected to high

water pressure, it may

crack or forcefully 

shatter.

The firm redesigned

the valve and 

enhanced the quality

of the valve's plastic

material.

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05/96 Kingston Technology

Corporation

Fountain Valley, CA

DIMM module upgrade

for computers, model

KTM-TP760/16 designed

for IBM ThinkPad 760C,

CD, L, and LD computers

Use of the product 

presents a potential for

overheating, smoke, and

fire.

The firm modified

and redesigned the

product providing

replacements to 

consumers.

06/96 Empire Industries

Del Ray Beach, FL

Buddy L battery operated

riding toys #4001, #4004,

#4008, #4207. #4210

Injury to children if dirt

causes brake pedals to

stick and vehicle fails to

stop.

Firm enclosed pedals

and undercarriage of

future battery riding

toys.

06/96 Visioneer 

Communications, Inc.

Palo Alto, CA

Page scanners for 

personal computer:

 Passport Vx (Visioneer),

ScanJet 4s

(Hewlett-Packard), and

Scanner Keyboard

(Compaq).

There is a potential for

overheating.

Consumers can

download a software

solution from the

web site to 

significantly reduce

the chance of motor

lock-up. Free retrofit

kits from all three

firms which includes

a new circuit to 

prevent motor

lock-up.

06/96 Apple Computer, Inc.

Cupertino, CA

PowerBook 5300 

Notebook personal 

computer

The battery overheats

creating a fire hazard.

Apple replaced the

lithium ion battery

pack with a nickel

metal hydride battery

pack.

F-53
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

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06/96 The Little Tikes Company

Hudson, OH

Cozy high back swing,

model 4637

Swing may tip forward

and possibly flip over.

Child may fall, 

especially if not strapped

in.

Consumers are to call

the firm's 800

 number to exchange

product.

06/96 Louisville Tin and Stove

Company

Louisville, KY

Direct vent gas fired

heater, CDV 331, CDV

332, CDV335, CDV 336

Users may be exposed to

carbon monoxide 

poisoning.

The firm inspected

and replaced 

combustion chamber

or heaters.

06/96 Safesport Manufacturing 

Chapin, SC

Mini-hammock without

spreader bars, model

#51380 & #51382

Use of the hammock

presents a potential

strangulation hazard.

The firm is offering

consumers a full

refund of purchase

price for returned

hammocks.

06/96 Black & Decker (U.S.)

Inc.

Towson, MD

Powershot heavy duty

staple gun

Design of stapler makes

it difficult to identify

where staple exits.

Improved labelling to

clearly mark staple

exit.

06/96 Rainbow Play Systems

Brookings, SD

Toddler bucket

swings,Rainbow Play

Systems,#505123(yellow),

#505124(red),

#505125(blue)

Use of the swings

 presents a potential for

fall injuries.

The firm is offering

to replace original

swing free of charge

to consumers.

F-54
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

06/96 Twin Oaks Hammock Co.

Louisa, VA

Mini hammocks,4955(3lb),

4989(11oz), 4994(10oz)

Use of the hammocks

presents a potential 

strangulation hazard.

Consumers are to

return hammocks for

a full refund.

06/96 The Baby Jogger

 Company

Yacima, WA

Jogging stroller, model

Twinner II

Children may fall from

the stroller and sustain

an injury.

Consumers can get a

repair kit sent to

them or bill the firm

for repairs.

06/96 Whirlpool Corporation

Benton Harbor, MI

"New Generation" 

Whirlpool and Kenmore

brand dishwashers sold

nationwide from 6/91

through 10/92

Wiring in the door latch

may overheat and catch

fire.

Free service and

replacement of door

switch terminal,

upgraded door switch

and flame retardant

door latch.

06/96 Irwin Sports

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cooper model CL87 face

guard for a baseball

catcher's helmet

A baseball can penetrate

through the shield and

strike the consumer's

face.

Consumers are to

return the face guard

to place of purchase

for replacement.

06/96 Stamina Products, Inc.

Springfield, MO

Model PR-6050 exercise

machine

Welds may crack or

break on exercise 

machine and seat may

drop unexpectedly.

Consumers should

contact the company

for a refund or 

replacement of the

machine.

F-55
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

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06/96 Bath & Body Works, Inc.

Columbus, OH

Ceramic potpourri burner

The burner may contain

hairline cracks that can

cause it to fracture or

shatter during use 

possibly injuring 

bystanders.

The firm recalled the

potpourri burners

offering consumers a

refund of the 

purchase price and a

$25 gift certificate.

06/96 Quality Craft

Lilburn, GA

Portable halogen work

lights, model QH-505

Use of the work lights

presents a potential

shock or burn hazard.

The firm offered a

replacement or 

refund to consumers.

06/96 Thayer Coggin, Inc.

High Point, NC

Signature Collection

wood frame furniture,

Sency metal frame 

stacking chairs, Forte

metal frame settees, 

Premier I and II recliner

chairs, and Kingsley 

recliner chairs

Consumers may be 

injured as a result of the

furniture collapsing and

from the sharp edges

under the Kingsley

 recliner.

The firm will repair

or replace the 

furniture.

06/96 Matsushita Appliance

Corporation

Danville, KY

Upright vacuum cleaner,

Kenmore model 35012

The vacuum cleaner may

overheat presenting a fire

hazard.

Letter, with toll-free

number, to all 

consumers from

Sears offering to

replace cord and

conduct complete

maintenance check.

F-56
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

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06/96 Badger Basket Company

Barrington, IL

Bassinet stand, models

850, 853, 859, T860,

T861

The stand may collapse

as it is holding the 

bassinet.

The firm is replacing

the original stand

with a new style

stand.

06/96 Hedstrom Corporation

Bedford, PA

Star Cruiser Ride two

person swing

The swing may tip over

injuring the users.

The firm provided a

free retrofit kit to

consumers to prevent

tip over.

06/96 IMSA International 

Corporation

El Paso, TX

Terra cotta potted candles

The terra cotta candle

containers have the 

potential to absorb the

melted candle wax 

presenting a fire hazar

d that may result in

thermal burns to users.

The firm recalled the

candles offering

consumers a refund

of the purchase price.

06/96 Ruiz & Mele, Inc.

New Orleans, LA

Flexible propane gas hose

Use of the hose presents

a fire hazard.

The firm recalled the

hose and offered free

replacement hoses to

owners.

07/96 Catton Brothers 

Corporation

New York, NY

Infant and toddler

daywear garments, style

numbers: 16500,

18500,19500 and 17214H.

The garment's cloth loop

may present a choking

hazard to infants if 

removed.

Inventory & returned

garments will have

the loop sewn 

securely. The firm 

provided a refund to

consumers.

F-57
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

07/96 Wang's International, Inc.

Memphis, TN

Water fountain, models

GRD1033 through

GRD1044

Mislabeled for both

indoor and outdoor use.

Electric shock if used

outdoors and water 

resistant cord degrades.

Consumers were

notified not to use

product outdoors.

07/96 Hedstrom Corporation

Bedford, PA

Hedstrom My Pet Bear

riding toy

Potential choking if child

bites off pieces of 

protective foam padding.

Remove foam

 padding from toy's

metal frame.

07/96 Pfizer Inc.

New York, NY

Pure Silk Shaving Gel for

Women

The aerosol can's inner

liner may corrode and

rupture propelling a

plastic component or the

shave gel from the can.

The firm recalled the

product offering

consumers a 

replacement 

certificate or a 

purchase price 

refund.

07/96 Char-Broil Co.

Columbus, GA

Char-Broil Table Top LP

Gas Grill, model #1200

The regulator may 

become contaminated

and not function 

properly. Gas may 

continue to flow through

the regulator when shut

off. A fire or explosion

may result.

The firm offered

consumers a newly

designed regulator to

replace the original

version.

07/96 Diversified Investment 

McFarland, WI

Polygon mountain bike

suspension fork on 26"

Pacific bikes

The fork may break or

separate causing cyclist

to fall from bike.

Consumers are to

return bike to retailer

or call toll-free

number to receive

new fork.

F-58
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

07/96 Chadur Hasso

New York, NY

Somito model #SS2104

brown extension cord

The cords pose an 

electrocution and fire

hazard due to the use of

an inadequate wire

gauge, lack of

overcurrent

protection and strain

relief, and the use of

plastic capable of

sustaining a flame.

The firm 

implemented a 

consumer level recall

offering a full refund

of the purchase price.

07/96 ARCO Products Co.,

Division of Atlantic 

Richfield Co.

Los Angeles, CA

Heating oil

Use of the affected

 heating oil may result in

carbon dioxide

 poisoning.

All customers with

affected oil had oil

replaced and furnaces

serviced.

07/96 Raleigh, USA Bicycle

Company

Seattle, WA

Vanguard bicycle 

cantilever brakes, model

VG 678A black

The brakes may diminish

or fail completely 

causing the rider to have

an accident.

The firm sent notices

to all dealers and

distributors offering

full replacement of

brake parts where

necessary.

07/96 Lane Furniture Company

Alta Vista, VA

Cedar chests

 manufactured between

1912 and 1987

Children may become

entrapped in the chests

and suffocate.

The firm offered

owners free 

replacement locks

and latches and will

help those needing

assistance in 

replacing lock.

F-59
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

07/96 Manco Products, Inc.

Fort Wayne, IN

Go kart, model 445LXT

and 391.80620

Use of the product 

presents a potential for

entrapment.

Owners will receive

a retro fit kit to

shield the axle.

07/96 Schwinn Cycling & 

Fitness

Boulder, CO

Exercise bicycle,models

Airdyne Pro, Comp, and

Evolution

The seat post may fail

causing user to fall from

exercycle.

Notice to all dealers,

replacement of 

improperly welded

seat posts free to

consumers and 

dealers.

07/96 Glowcore Corporation

Valley City , OH

GlowCore GB series

boilers

Boilers from 10/64 to

2/87 recommended that

flue exhaust gases be

vented with PVC pipe.

Under conditions, PVC

pipe may warp or 

deform releasing flue

gages into household air.

The firm provided

consumers with a

free retrofit fit and

reimbursement of

contractor cost if

PVC pipe was used

in first 5 ft. of flue

vent.

07/96 Girvin, Inc.

Woonsocket, RI

Mountain bike suspension

fork leg, model Carbon

Fiber Girvin CL

The bike's fork leg may

break causing the rider

to lose control and fall.

The firm offered a

free replacement fork

to owners..

07/96 Collins International

Co.,Ltd.

Fair Lawn, NJ

Ratchet tie-down

The ratchet tie-down

may fail causing the load

to become untied and

possibly injuring

 consumers nearby.

The firm recalled

ratchet tie-downs

offering a full refund.

F-60
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

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07/96 Meyer Corporation

Vallejo, CA

10 and 12 inch glass

cookware lids

The lids were improperly

tempered which may

cause them to fracture or

shatter during use 

presenting a laceration

hazard to consumers.

The firm recalled the

problem glass lids

offering consumers a

safer replacement.

07/96 Ryobi North America,

Inc.

Easley, SC

WDS1600 wide drum

sander

The absence of a ground

wire could result in 

electric shock.

Consumers are to

contact Ryobi to

arrange for repair of

the sander.

07/96 Now Products

Chicago, IL

Child's foam chair, blue

with animal shapes

Exposure to the chair's

inner plastic lining

 presents a choking 

hazard.

The firm provided a

home repair kit to

consumers.

07/96 Caframo Limited

Ontario, Canada

Electric space heater,

model 9301T

Use of the space heater

presents a potential fire

hazard.

The firm offered

consumers a free pick

up of recalled heater

from the home and a

free replacement with

a heater of greater

value.

07/96 Robertshaw Controls

Company

Long Beach, CA

Robertshaw (Unitrol)

water heater LP-gas 

control valve, model

220RLP

Some valves with date

codes 9535-9540 could

leak gas at the inlet and

present a fire hazard.

Robertshaw will

replace the suspect

valves.

F-61
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

08/96 Square D Company

Palatine, IL

Square D and Nelco

brands, series A and B

electric baseboard heaters

Wire insulation may

deteriorate over time,

causing arcing and a fire

hazard. A shock hazard

is present if the

uninsulated wire contacts

the metal enclosure of an

ungrounded heater.

The firm provided

replacement heaters

for a discount of 50

percent off the retail

list price.

08/96 White Consolidated 

Industries, Inc.

Cleveland, OH

Frigidaire Self-Clean 30 "

gas range, model

FGF374CCBB

Use of the range may

present a shock hazard.

The firm retrofited

consumer and retail

inventory units free

of charge.

08/96 Winston Furniture Co.

Haleyville , AL

Martinique swivel 

aluminum chair

The welds of the chair's

swivel base have the

potential to fail causing

the chair to collapse

possibly throwing the

occupant to the floor.

The firm stopped

production of the

chair in 1990.

08/96 Answer Products Inc.

Valencia, CA

Bike fork, model

'Aluminite Mini-Fork'

The bike fork may fail

causing rider to lose

control of bike and 

possibly fall.

The firm offered

consumers a free

replacement fork.

F-62
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

08/96 Performance, Inc.

Chapel Hill, NC

Performance "Gryphon"

mountain bike

The bike weld may

break causing rider to

fall.

The firm made 60

bikes with the weld

problem; only 16

sold to consumers.

The bikes were 

recalled offering 

owners a full 

purchase price refund

plus a $50 gift 

certificate.

08/96 Kraft Foods, Inc.

Northfield, IL

Plastic Jell-O Chillers

sticks

Use of the product 

presents a potential 

choking hazard.

The firm offered a

$3.00 refund to those

who paid for the

sticks and a coupon

to those who called

the firm.

08/96 Mother's Love, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

Soothing Mattress (with

womb-shaped perimeter)

Children may become

entrapped between the

edge of the mattress and

the side or end of crib.

Consumers are to

return the mattress to

Mother's Love for

refund.

08/96 Square D Company

Palatine, IL

Electric In-Wall Heater,

Square D and Nelco 

Corporation, TW 2422,

TW 2022, TW 1222;

series A and B

A rubber grommet which

holds the heater's fan in

place may deteriorate

over time causing the fan

to stop blowing. The

heater coils can overheat

causing fire.

The firm is providing

new replacement

heaters for a discount

of 50 percent off the

retail list price.

F-63
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

08/96 Global Upholstery Co.

Inc.

Downsview, Ontario,

Canada

Executive Hi Back Tilter

chair model 3990

If users lean far forward

in the chair, it may tip

over.

The firm designed a

replacement chair

base to prevent the

chair from tipping

over. The 

replacement base is

offered to owners

free of charge.

08/96 Goodman Manufacturing

Corporation, L.P.

Washington, DC

HTPV pipes for

mid-efficiency furnaces

Use of the furnaces 

presents a CO poisoning

hazard.

Consumers can

choose a vent 

replacement or 

appliance upgrade.

08/96 Cover Pools, Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT

Circuit Board for pool

cover, model #51994

Improper installation of

circuit board no. 51994

can cause possible 

unattended opening or

closing of the pool cover

and create a drowning

risk.

Direct mail notice to

consumers and 

dealers, toll free 800

number, warning

label placement 

advisement, sealant

placed on boards and

affected areas and

dealer replacement of

all boards.

08/96 The Toro Company

Bloomington , MN

Certain Toro Wheel

Horse and Ford/New

Holland yard and garden

tractors

Premature wearing of the

brakes could result in

brake failure.

Consumers are to

contact dealers to

have brakes modified

at no charge.

F-64
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

08/96 Home Shopping Network

St. Petersburg, FL

"It's A Chair" folding

chair

The chair may collapse

during normal use.

The firm recalled the

chair offering 

consumers a refund

of the purchase price.

08/96 Vibo Welding, Inc.

North Branch, MN

Electric boat lifts

Lack of GFCI on boat

lifts presents a shock or

electrocution hazard.

A GFCI will be

made available to 

customers. The firm

discontinued its line

of electric boat lifts.

08/96 Galva-Foam Marine Industries, Inc.

Camdenton , MO

Electric boat lifts

The lack of GFCI on

boat lifts presents a

shock or electrocution

hazard.

Current and future

production to include

a GFCI. End users to

be contacted and

provided a GFCI.

08/96 Hydro-Systems, Inc.

Sunrise Beach , MO

Electric boat lifts

The lack of GFCI on

boat lifts presents a

shock or electrocution

hazard.

Current and future

production will 

include a GFCI. The

firm will provide a

GFCI to all users.

08/96 Southern Sales & 

Marketing Group, Inc.

Atlanta, GA

Plastic lawn chairs; 

original version of the

Perla, Althea, & Malibu

styles

The rear legs of the

chairs lack rubber feet,

and the legs may spread

or break, causing the

chair to collapse.

The firm recalled the

chairs offering a

refund of the 

purchase price or a

replacement chair.

F-65
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

08/96 Cannondale

Georgetown, CT

Suspension fork on 

downhill racing 

bicycle - Moto 120

Wheel and fork loosen,

due to drop-out defect

resulting in loss of 

control of the bicycle.

The firm replaced

forks on all bikes and

made contact with

100% of all dealers

and consumers via

letter and telephone.

08/96 Carrier Corporation

Syracuse, NY

Air conditioner 

condensing unit, Carrier,

Bryant, Day & Night,

Payne, Cobra, Eventop

Use of the units presents

a potential shock hazard.

The firm notified all

distributors to place

inventory on hold

and dealers were

notified to stop

installation of the

units; will conduct

free repairs at

consumer's home.

08/96 Playskool Baby, a 

Division of Hasbro, Inc.

Pawtucket, RI

Playskool Baby Fold N'

Travel infant carrier,

model nos. 100, 101, 102,

and 103

Infants may fall from

carrier and suffer head

injury.

Consumers are to

return the carriers to

the firm or their

retailer for a full

refund. The firm will

provide pre-paid

shipping materials.

09/96 Genesis America, Inc.

Morristown, NJ

Water distiller, model

Genesis 3000

Use of the distiller

 presents a potential fire

 hazard.

The firm will pick up

and repair consumers'

products free of

charge.

09/96 Rain Bird National Sales

San Diego, CA

Trigger spray nozzle,

model #MT20-C

The nozzle's face plate

may detach and propel

from the nozzle possibly

hitting someone nearby.

The firm stopped

sells of the product

and redesigned it for

future use.

F-66
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

09/96 Emerson Electric Co.

St. Louis, MO

Electric motor in W.W.

Grainger 36" high volume

direct drive circulator

fans; Dayton Models

#3C674C and 3C991,

with motor manufacturing

date codes B96 8, C96 8,

D96 8, and E96 8.

Insulation on lead wires

may wear through 

creating a possible 

electric shock hazard if

 the fan is not properly

grounded.

For information and

free repair, 

consumers are to 

contact the firm.

09/96 Labbco, Inc.

Houston, TX

Household bleach,True

Value+10 other brands,

one gallon container

The bottle may explode

in storage.

The defective bottles

were recalled from

distributors.

09/96 Sharp Electronics 

Corporation

Mahwah, NJ

Microwave oven, RK-81,

RK-81(W) Built-In Kits

Use of the ovens 

presents a potential for

electric shock.

The firm requested

dealers to stop sale

and return inventory;

identified consumers

and arranged for free

pick up of the 

product from

consumers' homes

and repaired product,

free of charge.

F-67
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

09/96 GE Appliances

Louisville, KY

Double electric ovens

with Matsushita 

Microwave Oven 

Corporation of America

microwave oven modules,

models JKP65WV1WW

and JKP76GV1BB

The defective ovens

present a potential 

electric shock hazard.

The firm notified

consumers and will

repair affected 

product in consumer's

home, free of charge.

09/96 Southcorp USA, Inc.

Mor-Flo Industries, Inc.

Atlanta, GA

LP-fueled Polaris Comfort

Systems combination

water heaters

Flashback and delayed

ignition could cause fire

or explosion.

The firm made an

engineering change

for new production

and provided a 

retrofit kit for units

in the field.

09/96 Burt's Fireworks

Eagleville, MO

7 Shot Night Shell 

fireworks device, #W-800

The device could tip

over during operation

and fire its charges

horizontally or at various

angles. People nearby

could be hit by the

charges.

No units were sold to

consumers. The firm

voluntarily 

reconditioned its

entire inventory.

09/96 Deere & Company

Moline, IL

John Deere 524D walk

behind snowblower

A user could be injured

by the product's rotating

auger.

The firm contacted

owners for a repair to

be performed by a

John Deere dealer.

09/96 CSA, Inc.

South Easton, MA

E-Force Cross Trainer

exercise machine

The machine's welds

may fail causing a user

to fall from the machine.

Consumers are to

contact the company

to receive 

reinforcement 

brackets.

F-68
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Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy

_____________________________________________________________________________

09/96 Fountainhead 

Technologies, Inc.

Providence , RI

Swimming pool water

purification filter housings

The vessel may rupture. The firm is replacing

the product upon

failure.

F-69
APPENDIX G: Litigation and Settlements
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 1996. Part II summarizes the civil

penalty settlement agreements accepted by the Commission during fiscal year 1996.

Part I

Criminal Case

U.S. v. Glitter and Spice Enterprises d/b/a All That Glitters, No. CR96-00099-MAG (N.D.

Calif.). On September 30, 1994 the Commission advised All That Glitters that it had

tested samples of the firm's chiffon skirts and blouses, and found that they failed to

comply with the Commission's flammability standard for clothing. The Commission

advised All That Glitters to stop sale and recall all like garments, which the firm agreed to

do. In March 1995 the Commission learned that All That Glitters and its owners and

corporate officers, Gail and David Daly, had sold noncomplying garments after September

1994. After initiating an investigation, the Commission learned that the Dalys had held

warehouse sales of the garments, sold the garments to the public at discount prices,

actively solicited customers for the garments by printing and distributing a poster listing

sale prices, and did not disclose to CPSC failing test results for the garments by a U.S.

testing company. On April 11, 1996 Gail and David Daly each pled guilty to a two-count

criminal information. One count was based on their willful sales of flammable chiffon

skirts, blouses, dresses, and scarves after being warned by CPSC that they failed to pass

flammability tests under the Flammable Fabrics Act. The second count involved violations of U.S. Customs Service laws. On July 11, 1996, the court sentenced each defendant to serve three years probation and pay a $10,000 fine.

Civil Penalty Cases

U.S. v. Dynamic Classics, Ltd., No. 94-397 (NHP) (D.N.J.). On January 25, 1994 the

government filed a case against Dynamic Classics, Ltd. seeking a civil penalty for the

failure to report to the CPSC a defect in an exercise device, the Exer-Climber, that

Dynamic imported and sold. The case charged that Dynamic had received its first

consumer complaint about the Exer-Climber in November 1989 and received 65 complaints before reporting to CPSC in November 1990. On May 2, 1994 Dynamic filed an

answer. On May 20, 1994 Dynamic filed a motion to change venue to New York, which

the government opposed and the magistrate denied on July 11, 1994. On May 27, 1994

the government moved for summary judgment, which Dynamic opposed. On July 14, 1994

Dynamic moved to dismiss the case or for summary judgment, which the government

opposed. Dynamic appealed the magistrate's venue ruling to the Judge on September 6,

1994, and the judge affirmed it on November 16, 1994. On February 

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27, 1995 the judge heard oral argument on all dispositive motions. On June 2, 1995 the judge

ruled that the Exer-Climber is a "consumer product" under the Consumer Product Safety

Act; denied Dynamic's motions for summary judgment or in the alternative for dismissal; and

denied the government's motion for summary judgment. Between June and August 1995 the

parties engaged in some discovery. On August 23, 1995 Dynamic filed a voluntary petition of

bankruptcy (chapter 11) in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. On

September 14, 1995 the parties agreed to settle the case for a payment of $150,000. On February

15, 1996 the Bankruptcy Court approved the civil penalty settlement. On March 6, 1996 the

District Court entered judgment for the government and against Dynamic.

U.S. v. Cosco, Inc., No. IP 95-1648-C B/S (S.D. Ind.). On December 11, 1995 the

government filed a complaint seeking a civil penalty. It charged that Cosco knew of at

least 25 cases of children becoming trapped in the headboards or footboards of toddler

beds it manufactured. However, Cosco failed to report these defective beds to the

Commission until December 1991 when it learned that a 15-month toddler strangled to

death in one of the beds. Cosco filed its answer on February 2, 1996. The parties

engaged in discovery from February through August, 1996, and then settled the case. 

Cosco paid a civil penalty of $725,000 to settle this case and the guardrail case described

below.

U.S. v. Cosco, Inc., No. IP 95-1649-C B/S (S.D. Ind.). On December 11, 1995 the

government filed a complaint seeking a civil penalty. It charged that Cosco knew of

dozens of consumer complaints about a guardrail that was sold with the toddler beds at

issue in the above case and separately as accessories. However, Cosco failed to report

these complaints to the Commission even while it was working with the Commission to

recall the hazardous beds. Cosco filed its answer on February 2, 1996. The parties

engaged in discovery from February through August, 1996, and then settled the case. 

Cosco paid a civil penalty of $725,000 to settle this case and the toddler bed case

described above.

U.S. v. Big Save International Corp., No. 96-5318 (C.D. Calif.). From 1992 through 1993

Big Save imported one bicycle, one baby walker, two pacifiers, one rattle, four toys

intended for children under three years of age, and three sets of crayons that failed to

comply with the Commission's regulations for those products. On July 31, 1996 the

government filed a complaint seeking a civil penalty and an injunction.

Subpoena Enforcement Case

U.S. v. D-M Sales Corporation, No. 94-206 (E.D.N.Y.). On August 2, 1994 the Commission issued to Raymond Mizrahi, President of D-M Sales, a Special Order and

Subpoena concerning extension cords and crayons. After D-M ignored repeated requests

from the Commission to respond to the subpoena, the government filed an enforcement

case on December 16, 1994. On February 1, 1995, the judge ordered D-M to comply with

the subpoena. D-M provided responses which the government deemed 

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 insufficient. On March 17, 1995 the judge ordered D-M to comply fully within 15 days or face

sanctions of $100 per day. After D-M still failed to comply, the government noticed that it would

move for contempt, which it did on August 17, 1995. On November 6, 1995 the judge found DM and its president in contempt, ordering them to pay the government's attorney fees and

$100/day until they comply with the subpoena. On November 9, 1995 D-M provided the

subpoenaed information. On November 22, 1995 the judge ordered D-M to pay attorney fees of

$8,862.08. On December 8, 1995 the judge found D-M in contempt for 11 days, and ordered

payment of $1,100 in fines. D-M wrote a letter to the judge on December 12, 1995 requesting

reversal of the contempt order, but the judge rejected that request on January 17, 1996 and

reaffirmed her orders that D-M pay $9,962.08 in fines and attorney fees.

Cases Against the Commission

O'Keeffe's, Inc. v. CPSC, No. 94-70580 (9th Cir.). On September 20, 1994 O'Keeffe's

petitioned the court for review of the Commission's decision to deny an administrative

petition that O'Keeffe's had filed on March 6, 1992. The administrative petition had sought

a rulemaking proceeding for amendment of the Commission's safety standard on

architectural glazing materials to: (1) eliminate the exception from the requirements of the

standard for wired glass used in fire doors and (2) to extend the scope of the standard to

include transparent ceramic materials. On July 22, 1994 the Commission denied the

petition. O'Keeffe's filed its brief on December 12, 1994, and the government filed its

brief on January 11, 1995. On January 26, 1995 O'Keeffe's filed a motion to supplement

the record, which the court denied on February 2, 1995 and the government opposed on

February 3, 1995. O'Keeffe's filed its reply brief on January 27, 1995. The court heard

oral argument on January 9, 1996, but the government did not participate (a massive

snowstorm in Washington, D.C. made travel to San Francisco impossible). On January

29, 1996 the government filed a written response to O'Keeffe's oral argument, based on

the audiotape. On February 8, 1996 O'Keeffe's filed a reply. On August 13, 1996 the

court held that the Commission did not act arbitrarily or capriciously in its decision to

deny O'Keeffe's petition to amend the architectural glazing standard. The court affirmed

the Commission's decision and denied O'Keeffe's petition for review.

Douma, et al. v. F.W. Enterprises, et al., No. CV 96-73-Bu-JDS (D. Mont.). On March 7,

1994 Commission staff notified F.W. Enterprises that fireworks it imported were banned

hazardous substances. On April 28, 1994 Commission staff approved F.W. Enterprises'

application for authorization to destroy the fireworks by having them crushed by a

bulldozer and then buried. The destruction took place on August 8, 1994 and was

witnessed by a U.S. Customs Service agent. While plaintiff Martin Douma ran over the

fireworks with the bulldozer, they ignited and burned him. He brought this action under

the Federal Tort Claims Act, serving a complaint on the government on July 19, 1996. 

The government filed its answer on September 17, 1996.

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Daisy Manufacturing Company, Inc. v. CPSC, No. 96-5152 (W.D. Ark.). In February

1996 Capital Cities/ABC filed a Freedom of Information Act request for information on

the Commission's investigation of an alleged defect with Daisy BB guns. After the

Commission closed its investigation, it decided that some information in its file could be

disclosed. On April 12, 1996 Daisy objected to such disclosure. On May 16, 1996 the

Commission's Freedom of Information Officer decided not to disclose any information. 

On July 19, 1996 Capital Cities appealed that decision to the Commission's General

Counsel. On August 30, 1996 the General Counsel informed Capital Cities that the FOI

Officer has reconsidered his decision and was prepared to disclose some information. On

the same day, the FOI Officer informed Daisy that the information would be disclosed in

10 days. Daisy sought and obtained an extension of that 10-day period until September

30, 1996. On September 26, 1996 Daisy filed a complaint seeking an injunction preventing the Commission from disclosing the information.

Orchard Supply Hardware v. CPSC, No. 95-20863 SW EAI (N.D. Calif.). On January 1,

1990 Commission employee James DiGrazia investigated a Christmas tree fire and wrote a

report. The victims of the fire later sued various parties, including a company that sells

flame retardant for Christmas trees. Mr. DiGrazia's report included a statement from one

of the victims that the family did not use flame retardant on the tree. That statement

directly contradicts the victim's allegations, so the defendants subpoenaed Mr. DiGrazia

for a deposition in the state court case. At the direction of Commission General Counsel

Eric Rubel, and pursuant to 16 CFR Part 1016, Mr. DiGrazia appeared for his deposition

but refused to answer any questions. On January 24, 1995 the defendants moved the state

court to compel the deposition. On February 17, 1995 the judge denied the motion. On

December 21, 1995 Orchard Supply Hardware, one of the defendants, filed a complaint in

federal court seeking an order compelling the deposition. The government filed its answer

on March 4, 1996. In May 1996 the plaintiff dismissed the case because the case brought

by the fire victims was settled and Mr. DiGrazia's testimony was no longer needed.

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Part II

Settlement Agreements

In the Matter of J.B.I., Inc., CPSC Docket No. 96-0001. The firm paid a civil penalty of

$225,000 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the CPSA by failing to report a

potential substantial product hazard presented by a piece of children's playground equipment. 

The final order was issued December 4, 1995.

In the Matter of Taito America Corporation, CPSC Docket No. 96-C0003. The firm paid a civil

penalty of $50,000 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the CPSA by failing

to report a potential substantial product hazard presented by a coin-operated video arcade boxing

game. The final order was issued April 4, 1996. 

In the Matter of SKR Resources, Inc., CPSC Docket No. 96-C0004. The firm agreed to pay a

$40,000 civil penalty to settle allegations that the firm (i) violated the FHSA and (ii) failed to

comply with the Commission's Procedures for Export of Noncomplying Products by selling a

violative toys. The final order was issued April 4, 1996.

In the Matter of Shrdlu Corporation, d/b/a/ The Sandy Starkman Co., CPSC Docket 96-C0005. 

The firm agreed to pay a civil penalty of $5,000 to settle the staff's allegations that the firm

knowingly violated the FFA by distributing violative dangerously flammable rayon chiffon skirts. 

The final order was issued June 10, 1996.

In the Matter of Burlington Coat Factory W arehouse Corporation, Inc., CPSC Docket No. 96-

C0006. Burlington paid a civil penalty in the amount of $250,000 to resolve staff allegations that

it violated the FFA by distributing dangerously flammable rayon chiffon skirts and scarves. The

final order was issued June 17, 1996.

In the Matter of National Media Corporation, d/b/a Media Arts, CPSC Docket No. 96-C0007. 

The infomercial outlet paid a $150,000 civil penalty to settle staff allegations that it knowingly

violated the CPSA by failing to report a defect in its Juice Tiger electric juicers. The final order

was issued June 7, 1996.

McDonald's Corporation. The firm agreed to engage in a $5,000,000 child safety campaign to

settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the CPSA by failing to report a potential

substantial product hazard presented by a piece of children's playground equipment installed at its

restaurants. The firm also agreed to take other measures to promote product safety at

McDonald's. The agreement was signed October 12, 1995.

In the Matter of Premier Promotions and Marketing, Inc, CPSC Docket No. 96-C0008. The firm

agreed to pay a civil penalty of $75,000 to resolve allegations that it distributed in commerce

Ghostblaster noisemaking toys that did not comply with the Commission's small parts regulations. 

The final order was issued July 2, 1996.

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In the Matter of Singer Sewing Company, CPSC Docket No. 96-C0002. The Commission

settled allegations the firm failed to report defects in its Juice Giant Juicer as required by section

15 (b) of the CPSA with a $120,000 penalty. The final order was issued 

April 2, 1996. 

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APPENDIX H: Index of Products Regulated by

CPSC
Index Products Reulated By CPSC

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Reference Source

 Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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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 1500.132

 base 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)

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Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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Artist's paints CPSA exemption from lead 1303.3(c)(2)

 limit

Asbestos-containing patching CPSA ban 1304

 compounds CPSA to be regulated 1145.4

 under the CPSA

Asbestos-containing garments HSA ban 1500.17(a)(7)

for general use

Asbestos-containing artificial CPSA ban 1305

 emberizing materials CPSA to be regulated under 1145.5

 the CPSA

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)

Bassinet legs CPSA to be regulated under 1145.15

 the CPSA

Batteries, storage, wet-cell PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(9)

 packaging

Benzene (benzol) HSA special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)(i)

Benzene (paint solvents) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(15)

Bergamot oil HSA labeling 1500.13(e)

Betamethasone PPPA exemption from special

 packaging

Bicycles HSA ban 1500.18(a)(12)

safety requirements 1512

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)

Butane in cigarette lighters HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(29)

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Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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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 1500.29(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)

Chemistry sets HSA exemption from labeling 1550.83(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)

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Reference Source

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Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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Coldwave permanent neutralizers PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(19)

 containing sodium bromate or

 potassium bromate

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

 packinging

Combustible hazardous HSA definition 1500..3(c)(iii)

 substances flashpoint testing 1500.43a

Conjugated estrogens tablets PPPA exemption from special 1700. 1

4(a)(10)(xvii)

 packaging

Consumer product CPSA reporting of sub- 1115

 stantial product 

 hazards

Containers, consumer-owned HSA exemption from full 1500.83(a)(14)

 (portable) labeling

Controlled drugs PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(4)

Corrosive substances HSA definition 1500.3(b)(7),(c)(3)

Cosmetics HSA exemption 1500.81(a)

Crib hardware CPSA to be regulated under 1145.14

 the CPSA

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

safety requirements 1508

Crib (non-full-size) HSA ban 1500.18(a)(14)

safety requirements 1509

Crib, mesh-sided CPSA to be regulated under 1145.12

 the CPSA

Cushions, infant HSA ban 1500.18(a)(16)

Cyanide salts HSA ban 1500.17(a)(5)

Dibucaine PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(24)

Dietary supplements, iron-containing PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(13)
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Reference Source

 Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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Diethylene glycol HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(1)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(1)

exemption from 1500.83(a)(15)

 labeling

Diethylenetriamine HSA labeling 1500.13(c)

Diglycidyl ethers HSA labeling 1500.13(c)

Diphenhydramine preparations PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(17)

Disclaimer deceptive use of HSA misbranded 1500.122

Drain cleaners, liquid HSA ban 1500.17(a)(4)

PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5),(9)

Drugs, controlled PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(4)

Drugs, oral prescription PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(10)

 Except:

 Nitroglycerin tablets (sublingual) 1700.14(a)(10)(i)

 Isosorbide dinitrate (10 mg. sub- 1700.14(a)(10)(ii)

 lingual and chewable tablets)

 Erythromycin ethylsuccinate (8 gm 1700.14(a)(10)(iii)

 oral suspension and granules

 for oral suspensions)

 Erythromycin ethylsuccinate 1700.14(a)(10)(xvi)

 tablets (no more than 16 gm)

 Cyclical oral contraceptives 1700.14(a)(10)(iv)

 Anhydrous cholestyramine (powder 1700.14(a)(10)(v)

 form)

 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 1700.14(a)(10)(ix)

 powder form

 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)
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Reference Source

 Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

 

Norethindrone acetate tablets (not 1700.14(a)(10)(xviii)

 more than 50 mg per package)

 Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets 1700.14(a)(10)(xix) 

 

Drugs, iron-containing PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(12)

Dry-cleaning solvents HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(18)

 labeling

Emberizing materials, CPSA ban 1305

 artificial, containing

 asbestos

Epoxy resins HSA labeling 1500.13(c)

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

 Suspension and granules for special packaging

 suspension

 Chewable tablets 1700.14(a)(10)(xvi)

Ethanol-containing mouthwash PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(22)

Ethylenediamine HSA labeling 1500.13(c)

Ethylene glycol in felt pads HSA exemption frcm labeling 1500.83(a)(28)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(4)

Ethylene glycol HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(2),(b)(2)

special packaging 1700.14(a)(11)

Ethylene glycol antifreeze HSA labeling 1500.132

Expandable children's enclosures CPSC to be regulated under 1145.13

 the CPSA

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
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Reference Source

 Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

 

Fabrics FFA flammability 1602-1632

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

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

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

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

labeling, warning 1500.15(a)(b)

Fireworks HSA ban (more than 2 grains 1500.17(a)(3)

 pyrotechnic material

 for audible reports)

ban (firecrackers 1500.17(a)(8) & 9

 more than 50 mg.)

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(27)

agricultural exemption 1500.17(a)(3)

exemption from 1500.85(a)(2)

 classification

special labeling 1500.14(b)(7)

ban reloadable tube 1500.17(a)(11)

aerial shells more than

 1.7 inches in outer

 diameter)

multiple tube mines & shells; 1500.17(a)(12)

 stability test 1507.12

safety requirements 1507

First Aid HSA policy for emesis 1500.134

 labeling

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

 pressurized containers method for determining 1500.45

flashpoint testing 1500.46

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(1)

Flammable solids HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(vi)

testing method 1500.44

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)
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Reference Source

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Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

 

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 equipment protector

Gasoline HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(14)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)

labeling 1500.14(a)(3)

Glazing compounds HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13)

Glue remover containing PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(18)

 acetonitrile (household)

Hartshorn HSA labeling 1500.129(1)

Heaters (see appliances)

Highly toxic substances HSA definition 1500.3(e)

testing method 1500.40

labeling 1500.121

Household substances HSA definition 1500.3(c)(10)

Hydrochloric acid HSA labeling 1500.129(a)

Hypochlorous acid HSA labeling 1500.129(h)

Ibuprofen PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(20)

Imported products & ALL policy 1009.3

 importers

Imports HSA various 1500.265-272
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Reference Source

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Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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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, pre- PPPA exemption from special 1700.14(a)(10)(ii)

 scription sublingual and packaging

 chewable forms

Kerosene HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(4)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(14)

special packaging 1700.14(a)(7)

Kindling and illuminating preparations PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(7)

Kites, aluminized polyester film HSA ban 1500.18(c)(1)

Labels HSA requirements 1500.121

condensation 1500.123

informal comment on 1500.128

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(5)

Laboratory chemicals, if HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(4)

 educational and labeling 1500.85(a)(5)

Lacquers HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13)

Lawn darts HSA ban 1500.18(a)(4)

CPSA ban 1306

Lawnmowers, power CPSA performance standard, 1205

 labeling rule, and

 certification rule
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Reference Source

 Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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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

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)

Mirrors CPSA exemption from lead 1303.3(c)(2)

 limit
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Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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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

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

 (11),(13),(14),(20)
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Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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Paper items HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(3)

 list

Paraphenylenediamine HSA labeling 1500.13(a)

Patching compounds, containing asbestos CPSA ban 1304

Perchloroethylene in HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(31)

 visual novelty devices

Percussion explosives HSA definition 1500.3(c)(7)(i)(a)

Petroleum distillates HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8),(9),

Phenol (carbolic acid) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(7),(2),(15)

HSA labeling 1500.129(d)

Photodynamic sensitizer HSA definition 1500.3(b)(9)

Photographic color HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(25)

 processing kits

Plant foods, dry HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(21)

 granular

Playpens: CPSA to be regulated under 1145.13

 expandable the CPSA

 mesh-sided CPSA to be regulated under 1145.11

 the CPSA

Poisons, caustic HSA labeling requirements 1500.129

Polishing products HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(11)

Potash, caustic HSA 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
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Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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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)

 (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)

Salt (sodium chloride) HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(1)

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 chlorides 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)
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 Reference Source

 Title 16 CFR

Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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Sleepwear, children's HSA FFA standard (FF 3-71) 1615

 sizes 0-6x, sizes 7-14 standard (FF 5-74) 1616

Sodium arsenite HSA labeling 1500.132(b)

Sodium fluoride (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)

Squeeze toys CPSA to be regulated under 1145.10

 the CPSA

Stoddard solvent HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(4)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)(ii)

Stoves, coal and wood burning

 (see appliances)

Strong sensitizers HSA definition 1500.3(b)(9)

list of 1500.13

Sulfuric acid HSA labeling 1500.129(b)

PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(9)

Swimming pool slides CPSA standard 1207

Tank coatings HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(34)
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Reference Source

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Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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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)

 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 HSA ban 1500.18(b)

children's article 

requirements 1505

labeling 1505.3

performance 1505.6

games,self-pressurized HSA exemption from

hollow plastic toys 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

 squeeze CPSA to be regulated under the CPSA 1145.10

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Reference Source

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Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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Toys (cont'd)

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)

 stuffed toys to be suspended CPSC to be regulated under 1145.9

 the CPSA

 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

 oerated 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

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Reference Source

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Product Act Type of Regulation Part Number

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Product

Walker-jumper HSA ban 1500.18(a)(6)

exemption from classification 1500.86(a)(4)

Water-repellant mixtures, masonry HSA ban 1500.17(a)(1)

Wax containers HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8)

Waxes, paste for autos, furniture, floors, HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8)

shoes

Wearing apparel FFA standard (CS 191-53) 1610

Wood burning appliances (see appliances)

Writing instruments HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(38)

Xylene (xylol) HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3)

special labeling 1500.14(b)(3)(ii),(iii)

exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8),(9),(11),(13)

Xylene (paint solvents) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(15)

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APPENDIX I: Fedral-State Cooperative Program
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. State

Designees are appointed, at the Commission's request, by the Governor of each state. This individual

serves as a liaison for product safety efforts within the state.

State Designees are selected after analyzing each state's structure. Each represents that

department of state government most compatible with the CPSC mission. In most states it is the

Department of Health. In others, it is the Office of the Attorneys General or the Department of

Agriculture or Consumer Protection.

In addition to working with State Designees, CPSC Regional Centers regularly cooperate with

local government officials, as well. Keeping up with Designees in 50 states and territories is

demanding, but working with thousands of local officials is most difficult. To solve this problem,

CPSC always works with State Designees and selectively works with local officials. "Selectively" is

defined as meaning the proper official at the proper place at the proper time.

The Federal State Cooperative Plan consists of four major components:

1. Contracts. Cost effective state and local contracts allow the Commission to accomplish

product safety work in places across our nation that CPSC would not get to. Because CPSC

contracts are usually small, state and local governments often match the Commission's funds with

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2. Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)-Partnership Agreements. MOUs and partnership

agreements with states extend overall consumer protection through more effective use of collective

resources. Partnering is an arrangement between CPSC and state agencies wherein both parties agree

to share, at no cost, the responsibility for certain product safety activities.

3. Commissioning. Commissioning has the effect of making a state or local employee a

federal officer for the purposes of conducting investigations, inspections, recalls and sample

collections.

State or local officials are qualified for and capable of functioning as an official of the CPSC. 

CPSC trains state and local officials to qualify for a commission.

4. States' Information-Sharing Program. CPSC routinely transmits information on Commission programs and activities to states in order that Designees, their staff and others may respond to

media inquiries and be kept current on Commission developments.

States share their success stories with CPSC and the Commission, in turn, disseminates this

information to all of the states.

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.

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 FY96, the Commission supported the state and local contracts program in the amount of

$80,000 -- for Compliance, Hazard Identification and Reduction, and Consumer Information

activities. An additional $15,000 was identified to conduct mortality data reporting activities to

enhance the Commission's data sources in order to provide more timely, complete and accurate

documentation on consumer product related deaths.

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States or local agencies that participated in the FY 1996 CPSC contract's program

Eastern Region

Connecticut

Department of Consumer Protection

Recall Checks

 In-depth Investigations

Florida

Department of Agriculture

In-depth Investigations

Recall Checks

Maryland

Department of Health & Mental

 Hygiene

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

New Hampshire

Department of Health and Human Services

Recall Checks

New Jersey

Department of Law and Public Safety

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

Mortality Data Reporting

Monmouth County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Passaic County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Cumberland County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

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New Jersey (continued)

Mercer County Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Camden County Consumer Affairs

In-depth Investigations

Puerto Rico

Department of Consumer Affairs

In-depth Investigations

Recall Checks

Rhode Island

Department of Health

Mortality Data Reporting

Vermont

Department of Health

Recall Checks

Virgin Islands

Department of Licensing and

Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks
Central Region

 

 

Alabama

Department of Public Health

Recall Checks

Georgia

Office of Consumer Affairs

Recall Checks

Iowa

Department of Public Health

In-depth Investigations

Recall Checks

Kansas

Bureau of Disease Prevention and

 Control

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

Mortality Data Reporting

Kentucky

Bureau of Health Services

In-depth Investigations

Recall Checks

Mortality Data Reporting

Michigan

Department of PUblic Health

Recall Checks

Mississippi

State Board of Health

Recall Checks

North Dakota

State Laboratories

Recall Checks

Ohio

Department of Health

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

Tennessee

Department of Agriculture

Recall Checks

Wisconsin

Department of Agriculture

In-depth Investigations

Recall Checks

Mortality Data Reporting

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Western Region

Arkansas

Department of Health

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

California

Department of Health Services

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

Colorado

Department of Health

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

Mortality Data Reporting 

Tri-County Health Department

In-depth Investigations

Idaho

S.E. District Health Department

Recall Checks 

Mortality Data Reporting

S.W. District Health Department

Mortality Data Reporting

Louisiana

Department of Justice

Recall Checks

Mortality Data Reporting

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Montanta

Department of Health and

 Human Services 

Recall Checks

Mortality Data Reporting

Oklahoma

Department of Health

Recall Checks

Texas

Department of Health

Recall Checks

In-depth Investigations

Mortality Data Reporting

Wyoming

Department of Health

Recall Checks
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, 204 officials in 30 states are commissioned by the CPSC.

State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Eastern Region

Connecticut Department of Joan Jordan

Consumer Protection Cynthia M. Clavette

Vincent J. Pugliese, Jr.

Delaware Board of Pharmacy Dale W. Magee

Bonnie Wallner

James L. Kaminski

Calvin M. Campbell

Paul Davis

William H. Knotts

Florida Department of James R. Kelly

Agriculture & Charles W. Andrews

Consumer Services Douglas W. Jennings

Antonio V. Johnson

Maryland Department of Health & G. Howard Burch

Mental Hygiene Pamela J. Engle

Office of Food David Roberts

Protection & Consumer Bruce Wilhelm

Health Services James D. Naylor

Michael A. Elseroad

Linda Westfall

Partricia A. Schwaninger

 John Frank Arthur

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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Eastern Region (Continued)

Maryland (Continued) Division of Drug Control Robert Chang

Jack H. Freeman

William A. Hahn

Charles H. Tregoe

Leon Weiner

Harold B. Jones

New Jersey Office of Consumer Anthony J. Brennan

Terry Lawrence Smith

Frank C. Stevens

Edna M. Woods

Mary H. Moore

Joseph Palaia

Frank Salensky

James Andrew Mallett

Passaic County Mary Ann Maloney

Office of Consumer

Affairs

Puerto Rico Department of Jose Rodriguez Sanchez

Consumer Affairs Carlos Mateo Alers

Eunice M. Caussade

South Carolina Department of James H. Mattox, Jr.

Health & Environmental Arthur C. Stanley

Control Kenneth W. Montgomery

Samuel H. McNutt

Miriam M. Jones

Charles W. James, Jr.

Rebecca H. Cameron

Board of Pyrotechnic Bill Porcel

Safety Gerard W. Wingard

Department of Consumer Phillips S. Porter

Affairs Herbert Walker

William E. Margee

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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Eastern Region (Continued)

Virgin Islands Consumer Services Calvin L. Brooks

Administration

West Virginia Department of Labor Andrew Brown

William Hoffman

Central Region

Alabama Department of Public Carol Myslinger

Health James McVay

Douglas P. O'Connor

Mary Elizabeth Lewis

Neil A. Accortt

Georgia Office of Consumer Inez Winfrey

Affairs Connie P. Spearman

Charles F. Mills

Russell F. Laurens

Michael A. Kaiser

Diane W. Holland

Mary Joyce Flournoy

Miriam R. Collins

Margaret K. Cash

Calvin Cash

David R. Boucher

Indiana State Department Linda J. Hayman

of Health

Kansas Department of Health James A. Pyles

and Environment Roger E. Ozias

Bureau of Foods Gary Magathan

and Drugs Launa Osbourn

Gerald E. Vornholt

Earnest E. Barnes

Stephen N. Paige

David R. Bustos

William G. Spaniol

Daniel S. Hutchinson

Don Parsons

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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Central Region (Continued)

Kansas(Continued) Department of Health Mary T. Glassburner

and Environment Gregory O. Willis

Bureau of Foods Kenneth R. DeLude

and Drugs Allison Crouch

Mark Lackey

Bonnie J. Howell

Melinda L. Rice

Kentucky Department of Human Michael B. Cavanah

Resources Florann R. Strevels

Terry M. Wescott

Bureau of Health Services Douglas L. Jackson

Maxine M. Brown

Mississippi State Board Willie L. Brown, Jr.

of Health

Missouri Department of Health John G. Norris

Ohio Department of Public Michael W. Moser

Health Gary L. Matson

Tennessee Department of Agriculture Richard V. Heinrich

Food and Drug Division Ed K. Watson

Western Region

Arizona Department of Health Ronald O. Friday

Services Patricia Arreola

Ernesto A. Alonso

Cecile M. Fowler

Ronald B. Holley

Michael Patz

Michael J. Porch

Arkansas Department of Health John R. Carter

Kenneth E. Free

Wynn D. Grandgeorge

Tamara Almand

Edward L. Free

Jennings B. Ivy

James P. Jones

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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Western Region (Continued)

Arkansas (Continued) Department of Health Robert L. Kemp

Charles B. Presson

Jimmy W. Shelby

James H. Tanner

Haldor M. Wilkes

Martha Chitwood

Carla Gilbreath

Gerald O'Bryan

State Fire Marshal's Office Dyane B. Mathews

California Department of Health Charles R. Carey

Services Glen C. Lawrence

Food and Drug Branch Christopher Wogee

Sacramento Bruce D. Morden

Frank J. Nava

James J. Paidl

Howard Ratzky

Zuma D. Ross

Edwin Linquist, Jr.

Ozzie R. Schmidt

Ingeborg B. Small

Alan VanGinkel

Daniel J. Walsh

David L. Weston

Sharon P. White

Department of Health Joseph N. Bagwood

Services, Sacramento Joseph E. Bewley

James R. Gibson

Michael C. Gutierrez

Dennis M. Moore

Jon R. Salmi

James M. Waddell

Paul W. Walfoort

Kathleen L. Young

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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Western Region (Continued)

California (Continued) Department of Health Patrick S. Kennelly

Services Daniel L. Seid

Food and Drug Branch

San Jose

Department of Health Eddie Lopez

Services Barbara J. Moynier

Food and Drug Branch

San Diego

Department of Health Anthony R. Falzone

Services, Food and Drug Branch

Los Angeles

Department of Health Arthur Schleicher Jr.

Services, Food and Drug Branch

Stockton

Department of Health Dan R. Chitwood

Services Carl E. Costella

Food and Drug Branch Jim D. Eddington

Berkeley James Gorka

Michael F. Hernandez

Tamara Y. Jackson

Gerald G. Leech

Jeffrey C. Lineberry

Department of Health Laurie E. Youngren

Services, Food and Drug

Branch, Terminal Island

Department of Consumer Linda Magdeleno

Affairs, Bureau of Home

Furnishings, Sacramento

Bureau of Home Carrie L. Cathalifaud

Furnishings and Thermal

Insulation, North Highland

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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Western Region (Continued)

Colorado Department of Health Larry T. Berryman

William C. Norris

Clark C. Wilson

Roberta L. Boitano

Ricky A. Finney

Barbara A. Hruska

Patricia A. Klocker

Dale T. Tanda

Victoria Smith

Tri-County Health Chris J. Wiant

Department Susan J. Salyards

Darryl R. Thompson

Lisa C. Butts

Guam Department of Public Rosanna Rebago

Health John F. Salas

and Social Services Bernardino O. Valera

Idaho Southeast District Health Randy B. Grove

Caldwell

Louisiana Department of Justice Tamera Velasquez

New Mexico Department of Health Paul Jewell

Oklahoma Department of Health K.C. Ely

Richard Gunn

Tommy L. Nash

Nevin L. Starkey

Oregon City of Gresham Fire Laird A. Case

Department Richard A. Jones

Len A. Malmquist

Joseph B. Parrott

Rebecca L. Thompson

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State(s) or Commonwealth Department Commissioned Officers

Western Region (Continued)

Texas Department of Health Charles Hallmark

Austin Mackie Lawrence

Ronald O. Sims

Department of Health Joe Balderas

Arlington Rhonda Howe

 Richard M. Lerro

Department of Health Richard Boykin

Houston Steven Matoon

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Federal-State-Local Cooperative Program

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)-Partnership Agreements

It is the policy of the CPSC to initiate and enter into MOU's with agencies of state or

local governments. Such cooperation creates a partnership which extends overall consumer

protection through more effective use of collective resources. Partnering creates an arrangement between CPSC and state or local agencies wherein both parties agree to share, at no cost

to the other party, the responsibility for certain product safety activities. These agreements

are usually with agencies having responsibilities that are similar to CPSC's.

Partnership agreements have resulted in a free exchange of information on inspectional

activity, recalls, enforcement actions, and outreach programs. It has provided cross-training

and an increase in state expertise in product safety.

State or Commonwealth Department

Eastern Region

Connecticut Office of Chief Medical Examiner

Drug Control Division

Department of Consumer Protection

Delaware Department of Community Affairs

and Economic Development

Board of Pharmacy

District of Columbia Department of Consumer and

Regulatory Affairs

Florida Department of Agriculture

and Consumer Services

Maine Division of Health Engineering

Home Economic Resource Center

Northeast Combat

Division of Licensing & 

Enforcement

Maryland Department of Health & Mental

Hygiene

Drug Control Administration

Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Board of Registration in Pharmacy

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State or Commonwealth Department

Eastern Region (Continued)

New Hampshire Safety Council

New Jersey Office of Consumer Protection

Drug & Poison Information Center

New York Education Department

Office of Profess. Discipline (OPD)

North Carolina State Board of Pharmacy

Pennsylvania Department of Health

Allegheny County Health Dept.

Bureau of Consumer Protection

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

Virginia Department of Agriculture &

Consumer Services

Board of Pharmacy

Virgin Islands Consumer Services Administration

Board of Pharmacy

West Virginia Department of Labor

Board of Pharmacy

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State or Commonwealth Department

Central Region

Alabama Department of Public Health

Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs

Illinois Department of Public Health

Office of Environmental Health

Indiana State Department of Health

Iowa State Department of Public Health

Kansas Dept. of Health & Environment

Kentucky Department of Human Services

Michigan Center for Environmental Health

Sciences

Department of Health

Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Mississippi State Board of Health

Missouri Department of Health

Nebraska State Dept. of Health

North Dakota State Laboratories Branch

Ohio Department of Health

South Dakota Department of Health

Tennessee Department of Agriculture

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture

Trade & Consumer Division

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State or Commonwealth Department

Western Region

Alaska Department of Health

and Social Services

Arizona Board of Pharmacy

Arkansas Department of Health

Board of Pharmacy

California Department of Health

Food & Drug Section

Bureau of Home

Furnishing

Colorado Department of Health

Idaho Board of Pharmacy

Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

Montana Department of Health &

Environmental Services

Board of Pharmacy

New Mexico Health & Environment

Department

Oklahoma State Department

of Health

Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal

Board of Pharmacy

Texas Department of Health

Board of Pharmacy

Washington Board of Pharmacy

Wyoming Board of Pharmacy

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LIST OF STATE DESIGNEES

State Designees are the Commission's primary liaison with state and local officials. State

Designees are appointed, at the Commission's request, by the Governor of each state. This

individual serves as a liaison for product safety efforts within the state.

EASTERN REGION

Connecticut

Mr. Mark Shiffrin

Acting Commissioner

Department of Consumer Protection

State Office Building

165 Capitol Avenue

Hartford, Connecticut 06106

(860) 566-4999

FAX: (860) 566-7630

Delaware

Ms. Mary McDonough

Director, Division of Consumer

 Affairs

Department of Community Affairs

820 North French Street

Wilmington, Delaware 19801

(302) 577-3250

FAX: (302) 577-3862

District of Columbia

Ms. Barbara Gibbs

Acting Chief, Office of Employment

 and Support Service

Department of Consumer

 & Regulatory Affrairs

614 H Street, N.W., Suite #108

Washington, D.C. 20001

(202) 727-7171

FAX: (202) 727-7842

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Florida

Mr. J. R. Kelly, Director

Consumer Services Division

Department of Agriculture and

 Consumer Services

235 Mayo Building, 2nd Floor

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800

(904) 922-2967

FAX: (904) 487-4177

Maine

Mr. Clough Toppan

Acting Director, Division of

 Health Engineering

Department of Human Services

Bureau of Health

157 Capitol Street, Station 10

Augusta, Maine 04433

(207) 287-5697

FAX: (207) 287-4172

Maryland

Diane L. Matuszak, M.D.

Director, Office of Food

 Protection & Consumer Health Services

Department of Health and 

 Mental Hygiene

6 St. Paul Street - Suite 1301

Baltimore, Maryland 21202-1608

(410) 767-8447

FAX: (410) 333-8931
EASTERN REGION (Continued)

Massachusetts

Ms. Cynthia Rogers

Co-Director, Injury and Control Program

Department of Public Health

250 Washington Street - 4th Floor

Boston, Massachusetts 02108-4619

(617) 624-5070

FAX: (617) 624-5075 

New Hampshire

Ms. Marie Kiely

Chief, Injury Prevention Program

Division of Public Health Services

Department of Health & Human

 Services

6 Hazen Drive

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

(603) 271-4520

FAX: (603)271-3827

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

(201) 504-6320

FAX: (201) 648-3538

New York

Mr. Timothy S. Carey

Director of the Board and Executive Director

Consumer Protection Board

5 Empire Plaza - Suite 2101

Albany, New York 12223

(518) 486-3933

FAX: (518) 474-2474

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North Carolina

Mr. Robert L. Gordon

Director, Food and Drug Division

Department of Agriculture

4000 Reedy Creek Road

Raleigh, North Carolina 27607

(919) 733-7366

FAX: (919) 733-6801

Pennsylvania

Ms. Sharon Straub

Information Specialist

Education and Information Unit

Bureau of Consumer Protection

Office of Attorney General

Strawberry Square

Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 772-0907

FAX: (717) 787-1190

Puerto Rico

Hon. Jose Antonio Alicea

Secretary

Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO)

P. O. Box 41059 - Minillas Station

Santurce, Puerto Rico 00940

(809) 721-0940

FAX: (809) 726-6570

Rhode Island

Ms. Ann Thacher-Renshaw

Chief of Primary Prevention

Division of Preventive Health Services

Department of Health

Three Capitol Hill

Providence, Rhode Island 02908

(401) 277-3118

FAX: (401) 277-6953
EASTERN REGION (Continued)

South Carolina

Mr. Phillip Porter

Administrator

Department of Consumer Affairs

2801 Devine Street - 2nd Floor

P. O. Box 5757

Columbia, South Carolina 29250

(803) 734-9452

FAX: (803) 734-9365

South Carolina

Mr. Sam McNutt

Director

Division of Training and

 Consumer Service

Department of Health and Environmental Control

2600 Bull Street

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

(803) 935-7894

FAX: (803) 935-7825

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) 863-7611

FAX: (802) 863-7425

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Virginia

Mr. Andrew Hammacker

Acting Director, Office of

 Consumer Affairs

Department of Agriculture and

 Consumer Services

1100 Bank Street - Room 101

Richmond, Virginia 23219

(804) 786-2042

FAX: (804) 371-7479

Virgin Islands

Ms. Vera M. Falu

Commissioner

Department of Licensing

 and Consumer Affairs

Property & Procurement Building

#1 Sub-basement - Room 205

St. Thomas, Virgin Island 00802

(809) 774-3130

FAX: (809) 776-0675

West Virginia

Mr. Andrew A. Brown

Assistant to the Commissioner

Department of Commerce, Labor and

 Enviromental Resources

1800 Washington Street East, Rm. 319

Charleston, West Virginia 25305

(304) 558-7890

FAX: (304) 558-3797
CENTRAL REGION

Alabama

Mr. James J. McVay

Office of Health Prevention and

 Information

Department of Public Health

434 Monroe St. Rm. 644

Montgomery, Alabama 36130-3017

(205) 613-5296

FAX: (205) 240-3097 

Georgia

Mr. Barry W. Reid

Administrator

Office of Consumer Affairs

2 Martin Luther King Dr.

Plaza Level East

Atlanta, Georgia 30334

(404) 656-3790

FAX: (404) 651-9018

Illinois

Ms. Edith Sternberg

Chief

Center for Health Promotion

Department of Public Health

525 W. Jefferson Street

Springfield, Illinois 62761

(217) 785-2060

FAX: (217) 782-3987

Indiana

Ms. Linda A. Hayman

Division of Health Education

Board of Health

2 North Meridian - 3rd Floor

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-3003

(317) 233-7294

FAX: (317) 223-7378

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Iowa

Mr. Jack Kelly

Director, Division of Disease

 Prevention

State Department of Health

Lucas State Office Building

East 12th and Grand

Des Moines, Iowa 50319

(515) 281-7785

FAX: (515) 281-4958

Kansas

Mr. James Pyles

Consumer Product Safety Officer

Department of Health & Environment

Bureau of Food, Drug & Lodgings

109 S.W. 9th Street, Suite 604

Topeka, Kansas 66612

(913) 296-5602

FAX: (913) 296-6522

Kentucky

Mr. David Nichols

Manager

Environmental Management Branch

Department for Health Services

Cabinet for Human Resources

275 East Main Street

Frankfort, Kentucky 40621

(502) 564-4856

FAX: (502) 564-6533
CENTRAL REGION (Continued)

Michigan

Ms. Linda Harner

Chief, Unintential Injury Section

Department of Public Health

3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

P.O. Box 3095

Lansing, Michigan 48909

(517) 335-8397

FAX: (517) 335-8395

Minnesota

Mr. Douglas Blanke

Assistant Attorney General

Consumer Protection Division

Attorney General's Office

Suite 1400 - NCL Tower

445 Minnesota Street

St. Paul, Minnesota 55101

(612) 296-2306

FAX: (612) 296-9663

Mississippi

Mr. Willie L. Brown, Jr.

Branch Director 

Department of Health

2423 No. State Street 

P. O. Box 1700

Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1700

(601) 960-7689

FAX: (601) 354-6120

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Missouri

Mr. John Norris

Food and Drug Control Officer

Department of Health

1730 E. Elm Street-P.O. Box 570

Jefferson City, Missouri 65102

(573) 751-6090

FAX: (573) 526-6946

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

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
CENTRAL REGION (Continued)

Ohio

Mr. Michael Moser

Health Risk Reduction

Department of Health

246 North High Street

Eighth Floor

Columbus, Ohio 43266-0588

(614) 644-8655 

FAX: (614) 644-7740

South Dakota

Ms. Doneen Hollingsworth

Secretary of Health

523 E. Capitol Avenue

Pierre, South Dakota 57501-3182

(605) 773-3361

FAX: (605)-773-5904

Tennessee

Mr. Jimmy Hopper

Director, Quality & Standards

 Division

Department of Agriculture

Hogan Road - P. O. Box 40627

Melrose Station

Ellington Agriculture Center

Nashville, Tennessee 37204

(615) 360-0150

FAX: (615) 360-0335

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Wisconsin

Ms. Merry Fran Tryon

Director, 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
WESTERN REGION

Alaska

Ms. Karen Purdue

Commissioner

Department of Health

 and Social Services

P. O. Box 110601

Juneau, Alaska 99811-0601

(907) 465-3030

FAX: (907) 465-3068

Arizona

Mr. Lee A. Bland

Chief

Office of Environmental Health

Department of Health Services

3815 N. Black Canyon Highway

Phoenix, Arizona 85015

(602) 230-5830

FAX: (602) 230-5933

Arkansas

Mr. Jim Shelby

Assistant Director

Division of Environmental Health

 Protection

Department of Health

4815 West Markham

Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-3867

(501) 661-2171

FAX: (501) 661-2572

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California

Ms. F. Kimberly Belshe

Director

Department of Health Services

714 P Street, Room 1253

Sacramento, California 95814

(916) 657-1425

FAX: (916) 657-1156

Colorado

Mr. P. Roger Holbrook

Assistant Director

Consumer Protection Division

Department of Health

4300 Cherry Creek Drive South

Denver, Colorado 80220-1530

(303) 692-3626

FAX: (303) 753-6809

Guam

Mr. Dennis G. Rodriguez

Director

Department of Public Health

 and Social Services

P.O. Box 2816

Agana, Guam 96910

(671) 735-7102

FAX: (671) 734-5910
WESTERN REGION (Continued)

Hawaii

Ms. Jo Ann M. Uchida

Executive Director

Office of Consumer Protection 

Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

828 Fort Street Mall - Suite 600B

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

(808) 586-2636

FAX: (808) 586-2640

Idaho

Ms. Kriss Bivens

Consumer Specialist

Consumer Protection Unit

Office of Attorney General

P.O. Box 83720

Boise, Idaho 83720-0010

(208) 334-2424

FAX: (208) 334-2830

Louisiana

Ms. Tammy Velasquez

Chief, Consumer Protection Section

Department of Justice

P. O. Box 94095

25th Floor, Capitol Building

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804

(504) 342-7013

FAX: (504) 342-9637

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Montana

Ms. Mitzi A. Schwab

Chief, Food and Consumer Safety Bureau

Department of Health and

 Human Services

Cogswell Building

1400 Broadway

Helena, Montana 59620

(406) 444-5306

FAX: (406) 444-4135

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

New Mexico

Mr. John McPhee

Childhood Injury Prevention

 Coordinator

Public Health Division

Department of Health 

1190 St. Francis Drive

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502

(505) 827-0095

FAX: (505) 827-0021
WESTERN 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

Oregon

Ms. Jan Margosian

Consumer Information Coordinator

Financial Fraud

Department of Justice

100 Justice Building

Salem, Oregon 97310

(503) 378-4732

FAX: (503) 373 7067

Texas

Mr. Charles Branton

Director 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

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

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Washington

Mr. Eric Slagle

Assistant Secretary for

Environmental Health Programs

Department of Health

Airdustrial Center Bldg. 2

PO Box 47820

Olympia, Washington 98504-7820

(206) 753-5955

FAX: (206) 586-5529

Wyoming

Consumer Health Services Manager

Department ofAgriculture

2219 Carey Avenue

Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002

(307) 777-6587

FAX: (307) 777-6593

APPENDIX J: Organizational Structure and

Functions
Organizational Structure and Functions

As provided in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 1972, the Chairman and Commissioners are the key policy makers of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The staff

carries out their decisions and policies.

The Consumer Product Safety Act provides for five Commissioners but three Commissioners currently head the agency. The Commission annually elects a Vice Chairman.

The Chairman is the principal executive officer of the Commission.

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 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.

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.

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 is the Commission's touchstone with consumers

and the media. It prepares and publishes brochures, booklets, fact sheets, and safety alerts recommending the safe ways for consumers to purchase and use products in the home environment.

Press releases are prepared and circulated to the media on Commission actions, product recalls,

and seasonal events such as toy safety, fireworks, baby safety, grass cutting, residential pool use,

and National Poison Prevention Week.

Office of Planning and Evaluation is responsible for short- and long-term planning and

evaluating of agency programs and accomplishments. Evaluation studies are conducted to

determine how well the Commission fulfills its mission. The office also manages the

Commission's information collection budget and obtains Office of Management and Budget

clearance for information collections.

Office of Compliance directs the conduct of compliance with and 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.

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Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction manages the Commission's Hazard

Identification and Analysis Program and its Hazard Assessment and Reduction Program. The

office develops strategies for and implements the agency's operating plan for these two hazard

programs. The office reports to the Executive Director, and has line authority over the

Directorates for Epidemiology and 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 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, performance management, and physical security.

Office of Information Services is responsible for policy and operations relating to agency

collection, use, and dissemination of information. The Office provides information technology

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

mathematical operations of the agency. The Office maintains the agency's local area networks

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

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

responsible for the agency's injury information Clearinghouse, information resources management

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

Directorate for Field Operations is responsible for all Commission field operations. The

Commission's 130 member field staff, located in 37 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.

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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, and

labor services.

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