UNITED STATES 

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
 

WASHINGTON, DC 20207
 

Memorandum 

DEC 30 2008 

Date: 

TO	 The Commission 

THROUGH:	 Todd Stevenson, secreta~i Cheryl Falvey, General Counsel 1 (ftf
 

Patricia Semple, Executive Director
 

FROM	 Colin B. Church (\ . /1'-., (. ('" l ...._.lf 

Voluntary Standards Coordinator ­

SUBJECT:	 FY 2008 Voluntary Standards Activities Annual Report 

Attached is the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission staffs Voluntary Standards 

Activities FY 2008 Annual Report (October 2007 - September 2008) which is forwarded for your 

information. If you have any questions, please call Colin Church at 301-504-7245. 

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Voluntary Standards Activities
 

10/1/07 - 9/30/08
 

SUMMARY
 

Twenty four new, revised, or reaffirmed voluntary safety standards, for which the U.S. 

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff monitored or provided technical support, 

received final approval during the period from 10/1/07 - 9/30/08. These addressed air cleaners, 

amusement rides (portable), arc-fault circuit interrupters, bassinets, batteries, bed rails, diaper 

changing tables (residential), cribs (non-full-size/play yards), gasoline containers (three 

standards), ground-fault circuit-interrupters, infant carriers (soft), infant swings, playground 

equipment for children less than two years of age, public playground equipment (two standards), 

playground surfacing, pool alarms, portable pools, motorized scooters (two standards), and 

treestands (two standards). 

In total, the CPSC staff provided technical support to or monitored the development of 75 

voluntary safety standards which are included in the information that follows. Nearly all ofthese 

were handled by three standards development/coordinating organizations: ASTM International 

(previously called the American Society for Testing and Materials), the American National 

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

safety provisions addressing potential hazards associated with consumer products found in our 

homes, schools, and recreational areas. In addition, CPSC staff continued monitoring 

conformance to selected voluntary product safety standards. 

THE "V-STAR" REPORT 

Below you will find the current Voluntary Standards Tracking and Access Report 

(V-STAR) which shows, among other things, the objective of the standard under development, 

the name ofthe employee leading each activity, and the status of the standard. Information from 

the CPSC staff was compiled and edited by the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction to 

prepare the report. It is anticipated that this report will be issued twice a year, both for the 

middle and the end of the CPSC fiscal year which runs from October 1st to September 30th . 

Below is the V-STAR FY 2008 Annual Report (October 2007 - September 2008). 

INCREASED PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND COMMENT 

During the reporting period, the CPSC staff continued the program to provide more 

information on CPSC staff voluntary standards activities. Draft CPSC staff recommendations on 

issues to be considered by voluntary standards organizations were placed on the CPSC web site 

to allow for public review and comment. Further, the CPSC staff continued to expand the 

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voluntary standards portion of the CPSC web site with a goal of including information on all 

voluntary standards activities which the CPSC staff monitors and for which it provides technical 

support. 

ONE-STOP SHOPPING FOR VOLUNTARY CONSUMER PRODUCT 

SAFETY STANDARDS 

Maintenance of the CPSC web site continued to make it easier for users to find more 

extensive information on voluntary consumer product safety standards and certification 

information. Users were able to access the computer search engines of the three major standards 

organizations (ANSI, ASTM International, and UL) which handle over 90% of the voluntary 

safety standards on which the CPSC staffworks. Further, the most recent midyear and annual 

reports on CPSC voluntary standards activities were added to the CPSC web site. 

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VOLUNTARY STANDARDS 

TRACKING AND ACCESS REPORT 

CPSCSTAFF 

VOLUNTARY STANDARDS ACTIVITIES 

FY 2008 ANNUAL REPORT 

(October 2007 - September 2008) 

u.s. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 

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This report was prepared by CPSC staff, has not been reviewed or approved by, and may not necessarily reflect the views of, 

the Commission. 
VOLUNTARY STANDARDS
 

TRACKING AND ACCESS REPORT
 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff works cooperatively 

with standards developers, consumers, industry and other interested parties to develop 

consumer product safety standards. A description of these activities for the 2008 Fiscal 

Year from October 1,2007, through September 30,2008, follows. The report contains, 

among other things, the objective of the standard under development, the name of the 

employee leading each activity, and the status of the standard. 
INDEX 

Air Cleaners.............................................................................................. 1
 

Air Mattresses (Portable) 1
 

All-Terrain Vehicles. 2
 

Amusement Rides (Portable) 2
 

Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCls) 3
 

Artificial Turf Products.................................................................................. 3
 

Bassinets and Cradles................................................................................. 4
 

Bath Seats 4
 

Batteries 5
 

Bed Rails 5
 

Bicycles 6
 

Blind Cords 6
 

Booster Seats 7
 

Bunk Beds................................................................................................ 7
 

Cabinet Heaters/Cylinders........................................................................... 8
 

Candles 9
 

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms.. 9
 

Changing Tables (Diaper)................ 10
 

Child-Resistant Packaging........................................................................... 10
 

Cribs (Commercial) 10
 

Cribs (Full-Size) 11
 

Cribs (Non-Full-Size) and Play yards........................................... 11
 

Electric Lighting......................................................................................... 12
 

Emergency Escape Masks............................................................................ 12
 

Extension Cords 13
 

Fans (Portable)........................................................................................ 13
 

Fuel Tanks................................................................................................ 13
 

Furniture................................................................................................... 14
 

Garage Door/Gate Operators........................................................................ 15
 

Gasoline Containers................................................................................... 16
 

Generators (Portable)................................................................................ 17
 

Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters................................................................... 17
 

Heaters (Electric) 18
 

Helmets (Recreational) 19
 

High Chairs........................................................................................ 19
 

Hot Tubs and Spas..................................................................................... 20
 

Infant Bedding and Accessories.................................................................... 20
 

Infant Bouncers.......................................................................................... 21
 

Infant Carriers (Frame).......................................................................... 21
 

Infant Carriers (Hand-Held)... 21
 

Infant Carriers (Soft).................................................................................... 22
 

Infant Gates............................................... 22
 

Infant Swings............................................................................................. 22
 

Infant Tubs............................................................................................ 23
 

Infant Walkers 23
 

Inflatables (Constant Air) 23
 

Ladders 24
 

Lead in Children's Vinyl Products.................................................................. 24
 
Lighters.................................................................................................... 25
 

Mowers 25
 

National Electrical Code 26
 

Playground Equipment «2 Years Old) 27
 

Playground Equipment (Home) 27
 

Playground Equipment (Public) 27
 

Playground Surfacing.................................................................................. 28
 

Pool Alarms 28
 

Pool Suction (Vacuum) Release Devices......................................................... 29
 

Pools and Spas 29
 

Portable Pools 30
 

Pressure Cookers. 30
 

Range Extinguishing Systems....................................................................... 30
 

Ranges 31
 

Scooters (Motorized).......................................................................... 31
 

Smoke Alarms 32
 

Soccer Goals 32
 

Stationary Activity Centers 33
 

Strollers 33
 

Table Saws 33
 

Toddler Beds 34
 

Toys 34
 

Treestands 35
 

Turkey Fryers............................................................................................ 35
 

Vented Gas Appliances (CO Sensors) 36
 

Window Guards......................................................................................... 36
 

Youth (Folding) Chairs................................................................................. 37
 
Product 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

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Staff Contact 

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CPSC Staff Voluntary Standards Activities 

FY 2008 Annual Report 

Air Cleaners 

Thomas, Treye 

To revise the Underwriters Laboratories (LlL) Standard for Electrostatic Air 

Cleaners (UL 867) to improve the repeatability of the ozone test method. 

A revised Standard for Electrostatic Air Cleaners (UL 867) was approved on 

12/21/07. A UL working group developed clarifications for the ozone test 

procedures of electrostatic air cleaners and ionizers, which are included in the 

revision. Factors considered by the working group included chamber size, 

direction of air cleaner exhaust, air exchange rates, and length of testing. UL 867 

outlines specific testing procedures to determine the amount of ozone that an air 

cleaner produces. Currently the limit in the UL standard for ozone produced by an 

air cleaning device is 50 parts per billion (ppb). 

On 4/18/08, UL issued a Certification Requirement Decision, which clarified room 

size dimensions for testing to determine the peak ozone output of an appliance. 

The Decision is not part of the UL standard, but it is required for certification to the 

UL standard. 

Prior to the reporting period, CPSC staff posted a contractor report and staff 

assessment on the CPSC Web site for public comment. The contractor report 

reviewed the ozone limit to determine whether it is sufficient to protect consumer 

health. CPSC staff is preparing an assessment of the contractor report and 

addressing public comments on the report. 

Monitor UL standard activities. 

Air Mattresses (Portable) 

Jonathan Midgett 

To develop a new ASTM Standard Consumer Specification for Cautionary Labeling 

of Inflatable Air Mattresses to reduce the risk of infant suffocation. 

In a 2/14/08 letter to ASTM, CPSC staff requested the development of a new 

standard to address infant suffocation associated with inflatable air mattresses. 

CPSC staff provided incident data, which was reviewed at an organizational 

meeting on 4/17/08. A preliminary draft standard to address the hazard scenarios 

described in the incident reports was distributed for review at the meeting. The 

main strategy to reduce incidents relies on a warning label. A draft ballot closed on 

8/18/08 with a few negative votes. 

Monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

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Product All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Product 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Paul, Caroleene 

To revise the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) standard for Four Wheel 

AII-Terrain Vehicles - Equipment, Configuration, and Performance Requirements 

(ANSI/SVIA 1) to reduce hazards associated with ATVs. 

In 10107, SVIA distributed a corrected copy of the ANSI/SVIA 1-2007 standard. 

While the submission SVIA made to ANSI for approval of the standard was correct, 

an error occurred during the pre-publication process, with an incorrect graphic 

being placed in the 7/23/07 printing. 

In 2/08, SVIA distributed a reprinted copy of the ANSI/SVIA 1-2007 standard to 

include "Annex B - Interpretations." The annex provides interpretations of various 

sections of the standard dealing with labeling. The interpretations were made by 

SVIA and approved by the consensus body through a 12/07 interpretation ballot. 

Annex B is not a part of the standard but is included with the standard for 

information purposes only. 

Monitor ANSI/SVIA standard activities. 

Amusement Rides (Portable) 

Caton, Tom 

To provide technical support to the development of new and revised standards by 

the ASTM International (ASTM) F24 Committee on Amusement Rides and 

Devices. 

A revised Standard Practice for the Classification, Design, Manufacture, 

Construction, and Operation of Water Slide Systems (ASTM F 2376-08) was 

approved on 3/1/08. CPSC staff reviewed ballots for standard practices for 

terminology, design and manufacture, railways, water-related rides and devices, 

hydraulic systems, and amusement rides. 

Participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting on 10/8-11/08. 

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Product Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCls) 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

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Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Lee, Doug 

To strengthen the safety provisions of the UL Standard for Arc-Fault Circuit 

Interrupters (UL 1699) and to support new AFCI technology devices to reduce the 

fire hazard associated with electrical wiring in homes. 

A revised Standard for Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (UL 1699, 2nd Ed.) was 

approved on 8/27/08. The revision incorporated improved arc testing, including a 

carbonized path arc interruption test. 

Requirements to extend AFCls to dwelling unit living areas were accepted for the 

2008 National Electrical Code (NEG). In 3/08, CPSC staff drafted a letter 

supporting state adoption of AFCI requirements in the 2008 edition of the NEG. 

Monitor UL standard activities; make proposals for the 2011 edition of the NEC to 

expand residential use of AFCls. 

Artificial Turf Products 

Kris Hatlelid 

To develop a new ASTM standard to improve the safety of artificial turf products by 

reducing the potential for lead exposure. 

In an 8/20/08 letter to ASTM, CPSC staff requested the development of a new 

standard to address potential lead exposure from artificial turf products. CPSC 

staff provided its evaluation of several samples of artificial turf products and the 

possible lead exposure. In an 8/29/08 letter to CPSC staff, ASTM agreed to 

coordinate this activity. A task group was formed under the jurisdiction of 

Subcommittee F08.65 on Artificial Turf Surfaces and Systems. CPSC staff 

participated in a virtual meeting of the task group on 9/12/08. 

Review draft standard when available. 

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Product Bassinets and Cradles 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Product 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bassinets and 

Cradles (ASTM F2194) to strengthen its safety provisions. 

A revised Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bassinets and Cradles 

(ASTM F2194-07a) was approved on 10/01/07. The revised standard includes 

new corner post safety requirements. 

CPSC staff participated in a task group to address fabric covered bassinets and 

hazards associated with entrapment. Issues included the strength of the fabric and 

fasteners for the covering, and possible mis-installation by consumers. Another 

task group is developing a list of issues and concerns involving bed-side sleepers 

(co-sleepers). Staff provided incident data to task groups addressing stability and 

protrusions. The data were reviewed at a 10/11/07 subcommittee meeting in which 

CPSC staff participated. Staff also participated in the subcommittee meeting on 

4/1/08. 

Participate in task groups; participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

Bath Seats 

Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bath Seats 

(ASTM F1967) to eliminate or reduce the risk of infant drowning resulting from 

tipover and climbing out hazards. 

CPSC staff provided incident data, which was reviewed at a 10/9/07 subcommittee 

meeting in which staff participated. The subcommittee worked on revisions to the 

standard to maintain consistency with a new infant tub standard that is being 

developed (see separate report on infant tubs). Staff also participated in a 4/2/08 

subcommittee meeting. Proposals for bath seats issued by Health Canada and 

that are before the Canada Parliament were reviewed. 

Provide updated incident data; participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 

10/08. 

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Product 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Product 

Staff Contact 

Purpose. 

Activities 

Next Action 

Batteries 

Lee, Doug 

To provide technical support to the revision or development of new safety 

standards and certification programs for high energy density batteries to ensure 

safe and reliable use. 

A revised Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Standard for 

Rechargeable Batteries for Multi-Cell Mobile Computing Devices (IEEE 1625-2008) 

was approved on 9/26/08. 

CPSC staff participated in activities for several standards associated with batteries: 

Underwriters Laboratories Lithium Batteries (UL 1642), Household and 

Commercial Batteries (UL 2054), IEEE Rechargeable Batteries for Cellular 

Telephones (IEEE 1725), and ANSI/National Electrical Manufacturers Association 

(NEMA) C18 Battery Committees. Staff attended several meetings (10/29/07, 

2/19/08, 8/5/08, and 9/17/08) to discuss improving the safety of batteries through 

voluntary safety standards. 

UL began balloting additional procedures and construction requirements for 

certification of listed batteries that are designed to improve safety and reliability 

during the cell and battery manufacturing process. 

In a 2/25/08 letter to ASTM, staff requested that ASTM establish a working group 

to revise Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety (ASTM F963) to 

address overheating and fire risks associated with rechargeable batteries used in 

toys. CPSC staff drafted proposed requirements to address hazards associated 

with rechargeable batteries used in toys. 

Monitor voluntary standard activities. 

Bed Rails 

Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bed Rails (ASTM 

F2085) to improve the marking and labeling as well as to clarify testing procedures. 

A revised Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bed Rails (ASTM 

F2085-08) was approved on 5/1/08. The revision to the standard included a 

breakage performance requirement. 

CPSC staff participated on task groups and also attended the 10/8/07 and 3/31/08 

subcommittee meetings. A design guideline for manufacturers was developed with 

CPSC staff participation and was proposed for the standard. It was being 

evaluated for language and scope at the end of the reporting period. 

Participate on task groups; participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

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Product 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Product 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Bicycles 

Amodeo, Vince 

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

components.
 

A new Standard Test Methods for Bicycle Frames (ASTM F2711-08) was approved 

on 4/1/08. CPSC staff reviewed ballots for three other new or revised standards, 

which were discussed at a 9/24/08 subcommittee meeting: 

1)	 Standard Test Methods for Bicycle Manually Operated Front Wheel Retention
 

Systems. The ballot for the draft standard closed 3/7/08, with some negative
 

votes. Changes addressing the negatives, including new pictures to better
 

portray test fixtures and test failure modes, are planned to be reballoted.
 

2)	 Standard Classification for Bicycle Usage (ASTM F2043). Revisions to expand 

the definitions of use conditions and to require that a bicycle be labeled with a 

graphic showing the appropriate use condition were balloted. The ballot closed 

on 8/18/08. Editorial changes, based on some negative ballots, will be 

reballoted. 

3)	 Standard Test Method and Specification for Bicycle Handlebar Grips. This is a
 

new standard under develoment. The ballot for the draft standard closed
 

8/18/08, and negatives were expected to be addressed in a working group.
 

Monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

Blind Cords 

Paul, Caroleene 

To revise the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) Standard for
 

Safety of Corded Window Covering Products (ANSI/WCMA A100.1) to reduce
 

strangulation hazards associated with window covering cords.
 

On 10/30/07, CPSC staff participated in a WCMA Technical Committee meeting. 

Topics included Roman shades, roll-up blinds, products with multiple operational 

cords, and various editorial issues with the voluntary standard requirements. Staff 

participated in additional conference call meetings (2121/08, 3/07/08, 4/29/08, 

6/3/08,7/10/08,8/1/08, and 9/3/08) to discuss: 

1) New requirements for inoperable blinds if tension devices are not used, and
 

2) Hazards associated with the inner cords of Roman shades.
 

Staff also attended a 3/27/08 meeting of the Technical Committee and another
 

meeting on 5/22/08 to review fatal blind cord incidents that occurred in 2007 and
 

2008.
 

Next Action Participate in WCMA Technical Committee meeting on 10/1/08.

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Product 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

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Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Booster Seats 

Hackett, Patty 

To assist in the revision of the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for 

Booster Seats (ASTM F 2640) to address hazards associated with booster seats. 

CPSC staff participated in subcommittee meetings on 10/9/07 and 4/3/08 to 

discuss potential revisions to the standard. Revisions under development included 

adding an occupant retention performance requirement similar to what is in the 

high chair standard. 

Participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

Bunk Beds 

Bathalon, Susan 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bunk Beds 

(ASTM F1427) to address the strangulation hazard associated with vertical 

protrusions on bunk beds. 

CPSC staff participated in a 1/17/08 subcommittee meeting to discuss 

interpretation of the new test procedure approved in the ASTM F1427-07 revised 

standard. The subcommittee members are currently reworking the language for a 

uniform approach to testing. 

Participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting on 10/30/08. 

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Product Cabinet Heaters/Cylinders 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Khanna, Rikki 

To revise the UL Standard for LP Gas Regulators (UL 144), the ANSI Draft 

Standard for Propane-Fired Portable Heater Systems, (ANSI Z21.11.3), and the 

NFPA Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58) to improve consumer safety 

associated with cabinet heaters and cylinders. 

At a 2/08 meeting of the National Petroleum and Gas Association (I\IPGA), the 

NPGA Board decided to discontinue activities related to cabinet heaters. However, 

an International Cabinet Heater Coalition (including cabinet heater, cylinder, and 

valve/regulator manufacturers) formed a technical study task force to make 

recommendations covering consumer education and marketing of cabinet heaters. 

A UL Standards Technical Panel (STP) meeting was held on 6/24-25/08. Task 

groups reported on their activities and the status of proposals for cabinet heaters, 

and new proposals were discussed. In 8/08, the Canadian Standards Association 

Technical Advisory Group (TAG) adopted the revised ANSI Z21.11.3 (Draft Q) 

standard that was sent for review and comment. The major changes considered in 

the draft included requirements for U.S. Department of Transportation approval for 

composite cylinders, an increase in the maximum input rating of a cabinet heater to 

15,000 BTU, a clothing ignition potential test, and a change in the filling density to 

80 percent to match the requirement for steel and aluminum cylinders. The 

International Cabinet Heater Coalition was expected to send proposals to revise 

NFPA 58 to allow use of cabinet heaters. 

Monitor voluntary standard and code activities. 

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Product Candles 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Product 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Tenney, Allyson 

To develop new ASTM safety standards to eliminate or significantly reduce fire 

hazards associated with candles and candle products. 

CPSC staff participated in several task group meetings for fire safety (10/24/07, 

1/16/08, 3/5/08, 6/4/08, and 9/10/08). Flammability requirements for candle 

holders, including candle/potpourri burners, were drafted for final review and for 

ballot to the F15 Committee and F15.45 Subcommittee. The ballot results called 

for minor revisions and additions to ASTM F2601 Standard Specification for Fire 

Safety for Candle Accessories that will be re-balloted to the Committee and 

Subcommittee. 

Flammability requirements for tealight candle cups, additional provisions for candle 

stability, and a revised Gel Candle Appendix were drafted for final review and 

inclusion in ASTM F2417 Standard Specification for Fire Safety for Candles. The 

provisions of the appendix will not be mandatory but will provide practical guidance 

and recommendations for producing gel-based candle products. The revised and 

updated standard will be balloted to the Committee and Subcommittee. 

Await ballot results on both standards; participate in task group meeting on 

10/29/08; monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms 

Switzer, Don 

To revise the UL Standard for Single- and Multiple-Station Carbon Monoxide 

Alarms (UL 2034) to improve consumer safety. 

Prior to the reporting period, CPSC staff proposed modifications to the Standard for 

Single- and Multiple-Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms (UL 2034) to improve digital 

display accuracy, to develop an end-of-life warning, and to develop a test method 

including CO alarm response to rising CO levels. The proposals for the rising CO 

concentration test and end-of-Iife warning were adopted by the UL Standards 

Technical Panel (STP). The provisions were accepted and become effective in 

8/09. 

In an 8/1/08 ballot, UL proposed revisions which sought to require a secondary 

rechargeable power source with 7-day capacity when fully charged. The ballot 

closed on 9/15/08. The proposal failed to achieve consensus. A number of 

comments expressed support for facets of the proposal, and several comments 

suggested specific changes to the proposal. A task group was formed to consider 

all of the comments received and to prepare a new proposal for consideration by 

the STP. Staff has requested to be included in the task group which planned to 

close membership solicitation on 10/20/08. 

Next Action Monitor UL standard activities. 

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Product Changing Tables (Diaper) 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Product 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Product 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Product Safety Specification for Baby 

Changing Tables for Domestic Use (ASTM F2388) to strengthen its safety 

provisions. 

A revised Standard Consumer Product Safety Specification for Baby Changing 

Tables for Domestic Use (ASTM F2388-07) was approved on 10/1/07. The 

standard was revised again (ASTM F2388-08a) on 7/1/08. The revised standard 

includes new information about contoured pads. CPSC staff participated in task 

group activities to develop requirements for straps on changing tables. The task 

group requested that CPSC staff provide data regarding falls to see if the 

requirements for four-sided barriers have reduced the number of fall incidents. 

Staff participated in subcommittee meetings on 10/11/07 and 4/1/08. 

Provide incident data to task group; participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 

10/08. 

Child-Resistant Packaging 

Sharpless, Perry 

To revise requirements for the ASTM Standard Classification of Child-Resistant 

Packages (ASTM 03475) to improve safety. 

CPSC staff participated in subcommittee meetings on 10/29/07,5/13/08, and 

9/30/08. A closure torque round-robin test involving a number of different 

laboratories was discussed to address the variability of closure torque 

measurements. Proposals were developed to reflect new types of child-resistant 

packages and update manufacturer product information. 

Monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

Cribs (Commercial) 

Hackett, Patty 

To develop safety requirements for a new ASTM safety standard for cribs in 

commercial settings, such as hotels and day care centers. 

CPSC staff participated in subcommittee meetings on 10/22/07 and 4/1/08. Ballot 

results for a proposed new standard were reviewed and comments were 

addressed. The draft new standard needed to be reballoted. CPSC staff 

participated in task group activities on wood screws used in cribs. Staff also 

participated in discussions regarding development of requirements for evacuation 

cribs (cribs that would be used in a daycare environment and would facilitate 

evacuation of several children in the event of an emergency). 

Next Action Review ballot when available; participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

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Product Cribs (Full-Size) 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Product 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Full-Size Cribs 

(ASTM F1169) to reduce the hazards associated with these products. 

In a 10/12/07 letter, CPSC staff requested that ASTM develop performance 

requirements to address hazards associated with hardware failures on cribs. A 

task group on crib hardware was formed, and staff participated in the task group 

activities to evaluate various performance tests aimed at exposing hardware 

failures. In a 8/07/08 letter to ASTM, CPSC staff recommended that additional 

requirements be developed to address wood failures, as many were seen in the 

field in the last year. Staff conducted laboratory tests to help develop requirements 

to address this issue. Staff participated in subcommittee meetings on 10/11/07 

and 4/1/08. 

Continue testing and participation on task groups; participate in ASTM 

subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

Cribs (Non-Full-Size) and Play Yards 

Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size 

Baby Cribs/Play Yards (ASTM F406) to reduce the hazards associated with these 

products. 

A revised Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby 

Cribs/Play Yards (ASTM F406-08) was approved on 2/15/08. The revision 

includes new requirements to prevent hazardous strap loops. 

CPSC staff participated in task groups to address hazards associated with false 

latc~ling, mattress size, and mis-assembly. Staff also participated in subcommittee 

meetings on 10/11/07 and 4/1/08. Staff provided data for incidents involving cords 

associated with cribs or play yards. 

Participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

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Product Electric Lighting 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Product 

Staff Contact 

Purpose 

Activities 

Next Action 

Luo, Anna 

To revise the UL safety standards for Portable Electric Luminaires (UL 153), 

Luminaires (UL 1598), and Lampholders (UL 496) to reduce the risks of fire and 

shock associated with electric lighting. 

To assess the adequacy of the voluntary standards in addressing fire hazards 

associated with electric lighting products, CPSC staff conducted an analysis of 

CPSC in-depth investigation reports along with an examination of incident samples 

to try to determine the root causes of lighting-related fires. The staff's report, 

Evaluation of Electric Lighting Products, was reviewed by the American Lighting 

Association and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. The report was 

finalized and posted on the CPSC Web site on 1/29/08. 

UL circulated proposed revisions to the UL 496 STP for balloting and comment on 

1/19/07. The proposed changes included an insulation-piercing lampholder 

terminal temperature test to cover candelabra lampholders, which are the type 

most commonly used in ceiling surface-mount luminaires. When the balloting 

closed on 03/05/07, consensus was achieved to accept the proposed changes. 

The STP process requires that comments be circulated to the members for 

reconsideration of the proposals. The one negative comment to the ballot and 

UL's response were circulated to STP members on 1/11/08. The ballot closed on 

2/25/08. The updated version of UL 496 that includes an insulation-piercing 

lampholder terminal temperature test for candelabra lampholders was scheduled to 

be issued near the end of the reporting period, with a proposed effective date of 

9/30/10. 

Project completed. 

Emergency Escape Masks 

Khanna, Rikki 

To develop revisions to the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) 

Standard for Air-Purifying Respiratory Protective Escape Devices (ANSI/ISEA 110) 

to improve consumer safety. 

In 10/07, CPSC staff provided two staff evaluations to the ISEA Respiratory 

Protective Escape Devices (RPED) group. The reports detailed the results of 

performance testing and human factors analyses of consumer fire escape masks. 

In 1/08, CPSC staff was invited to participate in a consensus review of proposed 

revisions to the ANSI/ISEA 110 standard. A draft standard was balloted in 4/08, 

and the ballot closed on 6/13/08. Staff reviewed the draft standard. 

Present CPSC staff recommendations for RPED group review. 

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Extension Cords 

Butturini, Randy 

To revise the requirements for mechanical performance of extension cords in the 

UL Standard for Cordsets and Power Supply Cords (UL 817) to improve safety. 

CPSC staff reviewed in-depth investigation (IDI) reports to determine if details in 

the reports could identify mechanical stresses experienced by extension cords 

involved in fire incidents. 

Monitor UL standard activities. 

Fans (Portable) 

Lee, Doug 

To revise the UL Standard for Electric Fans (UL 507) to reduce the risk of electric 

shock associated with electric fans for home-use inflatable children's toys. 

Prior to the reporting period, CPSC staff submitted a proposal to the UL STP on 

electric fans to address potential electric shock hazards associated with home-use 

inflatable children's toys. On 2126/08, UL proposed to change the scope of the UL 

507 standard to move these fans to the UL Standard for Motor Operated 

Compressors, Vacuum Pumps, and Painting Equipment(UL 1450). This was 

considered because additional requirements are needed to address back pressure 

of inflatable products. 

Monitor UL standard activities. 

Fuel Tanks 

Bathalon, Susan 

To develop a new ANSI Standard for Small Off-Road Ground Supported Outdoor 

Power Equipment Gasoline Fuel Systems Performance Specifications and Test 

Procedures (ANSI B71.1 0) to minimize hazards associated with fuel leakage 'from 

plastic gasoline tanks and fuel delivery components used on powered lawn 

equipment. 

There was no activity on this standard during the reporting period. 

Monitor ANSI subcommittee activities. 

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Furniture 

Whitfield, Troy 

To revise the ASTM Standard Safety Specification for Chests, Door Chests, and 

Dressers (ASTM F2057) and the UL Standard for Household, Commercial, and 

Professional-Use Carts and Standards for Use with AudioNideo Equipment (UL 

1678) to address injuries and deaths of children associated with furniture tip-over 

and television tip-over, respectively. 

CPSC staff continued to monitor activities to strengthen the stability requirements 

for clothing storage units mainly intended for use in children's rooms. A ballot to 

increase the scope of the standard and to require restraints in product packaging 

closed on 1/24/08. The proposal was not approved. A virtual meeting was held on 

4/28/08 to discuss ballot results. Negative votes were addressed, and a second 

ballot was issued on 6/17/08. Negative votes were received. Many of the 

negatives referred to the inclusion of tip-over restraints. 

On 7/11/08, UL circulated a proposal for preliminary review. The proposal included 

updated stability test considerations for furniture using flat-panel televisions. The 

comment period closed on 8/13/08. 

There were no activities of a task group on glass top furniture during the reporting 

period. A discussion among the subcommittee regarding glass top furniture was 

limited to citing existing standards for glass when used with furniture. 

Monitor ASTM and UL standard activities. 

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Garage Door/Gate Operators 

Murphy, John 

To develop or revise the standards for garage doors and gate operators, which 

include the UL Standard for Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators 

and Systems (UL 325) and the Door and Access Systems Manufacturers 

Association (DASMA) Standard for Section Interfaces on Residential Garage Door 

Systems (ANSI/DASMA 116), to address safety hazards associated with this 

equipment. 

In 2008, CPSC staff participated in conference calls of the UL STP to discuss 

several proposals to revise requirements for garage door operator/garage door 

systems and garage door operators with two inherent entrapment protection 

devices. On 3/28/08, UL distributed a proposal for additional requirements for 

pedestrian doors for motion detectors and system approaches. The proposal was 

recirculated on 8/21/08, and the comment period closed on 9/19/08. In addition, on 

5/2/08 UL distributed a proposal to add requirements to address products that 

automatically close a garage door or that allow a garage door to be closed when 

the door is not intended to be in the line of sight of the person activating the 

operator. After recirculation of the proposal on 7/11/08, the comment period closed 

on 7/25/08. On 8/15/08, UL distributed a preliminary proposal regarding changes 

for secondary inherent entrapment protection and photoelectric sensors. The 

comment period closes on 10/15/08. 

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Product Gasoline Containers 

Staff Contact 

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Murphy, John 

To revise the ASTM Standard Specification for Determination of Child-Resistance 

of Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use (ASTM F2517) and the ASTM 

Standard Specification for Spill Resistant Fueling Systems for Portable Fuel 

Containers for Consumer Use (ASTIVI F2234) to address hazards associated with 

these products. 

The following revised standards were approved by ASTM during the reporting 

period: 

1)	 A revised Standard Specification for Spill Resistant Fueling Systems for 

Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use (ASTM F2234-07) was approved 

on 11/1/07. Another revision to the standard (ASTM F2234-08) was approved 

on 3/1/08. 

2) A revised Standard Specification for Portable Gasoline Containers for 

Consumer Use (ASTM F852-08) was approved on 7/1/08, and 

3) A revised Standard Specification for Portable Kerosene and Diesel Containers 

for Consumer Use (ASTM 976-08) was approved on 7/1/08. 

In 2007, revisions to the Standard Specification for Determination of ChildResistance of Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use (ASTM F2517) were 

balloted. There were several negative votes, which were resolved at a meeting of 

the subcommittee. On 12/24/07, a ballot was reissued. Several additional 

comments were received during this ballot. CPSC staff participated in an 8/21/08 

meeting of the subcommittee, at which negative comments were resolved. 

Revisions to the standard will be reballoted. 

Monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

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Generators (Portable) 

Buyer, Janet 

To develop a new UL Standard for Portable Engine Generator Assemblies (UL 

Subject 2201) to reduce carbon monoxide deaths associated with portable 

generators. 

On 11/2/07, UL forwarded a revised version of UL 2201 to the STP for comment. 

CPSC staff submitted comments on 12/17/07. Consensus was not obtained. Of 

the 29 eligible voters, eight voted in favor of the standard. UL convened a meeting 

of the STP on 2/27-28/08 and a technical forum on 2/26/08 to discuss a number of 

the unresolved issues. CPSC staff attended both meetings. Some issues were 

resolved, and others were assigned to working groups. There were no reports 

from these working groups at the end of the reporting period. 

After the task groups have completed their work, UL will issue revised proposals to 

the STP for preliminary review. Based on comments received, UL may host 

another STP meeting at that time. 

Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (GFCls) 

Lee, Doug 

To improve the effectiveness of GFCls by making them less dependent on 

consumer testing and to revise the UL Standard for Ground-Fault CircuitInterrupters (UL 943), as appropriate. 

A revised Standard for Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (ANSI/UL 943) was 

approved on 2/22/08, which includes revisions for the electrical ratings markings. 

On 11/30/07, UL issued an advisory on receptacle-type GFCls; the advisory 

involved recently-added product requirements in the standard. 

CPSC staff continued to encourage National Electrical Manufacturers Association 

(NEMA) members to develop enhanced GFCls that provide a self/auto testing 

feature and that do not provide power if the GFCI is not capable of providing the 

shock protection for which it is designed. 

Monitor UL standard activities. 

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Product Heaters (Electric) 

Staff Contact 

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Butturini, Randy 

To revise the UL standards for electric heaters to reduce the risk of fire, including 

the Standard for Electric Baseboard Heating Equipment (UL 1042), the Standard 

for Movable and Wall- or Ceiling-Hung Electric Room Heaters (UL 1278), and the 

Standard for Fixed and Location-Dedicated Electric Room Heaters (UL 2021). 

In 2007, CPSC staff made recommendations for revisions to the standards for 

electric heaters. The proposals included requirements for the use of manual reset 

temperature limiting controls (instead of auto reset controls) for most residential 

portable and fixed-position electric heaters. At a 6/3/08 UL Standards Technical 

Panel (STP) meeting, the staff's proposals were presented and discussed. 

Subsequent to the meeting, the proposals were expanded and split into two 

proposals for each voluntary standard. One proposal dealt with the use of manual 

reset temperature limiting controls for most residential electric heaters. The other 

proposal was for the use of audible alarms for heaters using auto reset 

temperature limiting controls. These were submitted to the STP for balloting. 

Proposals for the Standard for Electric Baseboard Heating Equipment (UL 1042) 

for additional supply cord requirements, requirements for normal operation of 

temperature-limiting devices, and additional manufacturing/production line testing 

were issued on 9/21/07 with comments due on 11/5/07. Balloting was completed 

for the supply cord with all the measures being approved for inclusion in the 

standard. 

To support task group activities researching heat flux measurements to replace or 

augment current performance requirements, CPSC staff completed a study of flux 

measurements of radiant electric heaters. The staff study investigated the practical 

aspects of making repeatable measurements. The results may be used to support 

replacing or augmenting performance tests in the voluntary standards with 

quantitative measurements. The final report, Flux Mapping of Radiant Electric 

Heaters; Repeatability Considerations, was posted on the CPSC Web site in 6/08. 

Monitor UL standard activities. 

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McCallion, Rick 

To revise the ASTM safety standards and test methods for recreational helmets to 

improve safety. 

CPSC staff participated in subcommittee and task group meetings on 11/15/07. 

Discussions included incorporation of variable mass headforms and lower 

acceleration impacts for helmets. One subcommittee member presented data 

showing that a variable mass headform may more accurately represent a rider's 

head. A task group was formed to review the issue. The downhill bicycle helmet 

standard was placed on the Main Committee ballot for reauthorization and the 

standard guideline for helmet labeling passed the Main Committee ballot. 

Staff also participated in subcommittee and task group meetings on 5/13-16/08 

including meetings on the headgear labeling standard and equestrian helmets. 

Monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

High Chairs 

Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for High Chairs 

(ASTM F404) to strengthen its safety provisions dealing with entrapment and falls. 

CPSC staff participated in a 10/8/07 subcommittee meeting at which language for 

a new requirement for side openings on high chairs was reviewed. The 

requirement was passed at the 4/3/08 subcommittee meeting. A requirement for 

passive crotch restraints, which was re-worded for clarity, was expected to be 

included in the next revision of the standard. 

Participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

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Hot Tubs and Spas 

Whitfield, Troy 

To revise the UL Standard for Electric Spas, Equipment Assemblies, and 

Associated Equipment (UL 1563) to address safe temperatures for pregnant 

women. 

UL circulated proposals to revise UL 1563 on 10/22/07 with a closing date of 

12/6/07. Revised proposals were recirculated on 12/19/07 with a closing date of 

1/18/08. Revisions included requirements to address hyperthermia-related 

construction, as well as updated markings and safety instructions. The revisions 

would allow temperatures above 104°F, but there must be an intentional input 

(override) on the part of the user. The temperature setting would automatically 

reset to the 104°F maximum without further input. 

A new proposal to update suction fitting requirements and lighting enclosures was 

issued to the STP on 9/16/08. The comment period closes on 10/17/08. 

Monitor UL standard activities. 

Infant Bedding and Accessories 

Hackett, Patty 

To provide technical support to the ASTM F15.19 Subcommittee on Infant Bedding 

which has responsibility for maintaining the Standard Consumer Safety 

Performance Specification for Infant Bedding and Related Accessories (ASTM 

F1917). 

CPSC staff continued to review data associated with incidents involving infant 

bedding and accessories. Staff participated in the SUbcommittee meeting on 

4/2/08. A revision to the standard dealing with warning labels was discussed. The 

subcommittee was asked to look at sleep positioners as a possible addition to the 

scope of this standard. 

Participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

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Product Infant Bouncers 

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Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bouncer 

Seats (ASTM F2167) to strengthen its safety provisions. 

CPSC staff participated in the 10/8/07 and 3/31/08 subcommittee meetings. In 

addition, staff participated on a task group to address concerns with the forward 

stability test procedure. Due to incomplete incident data, the subcommittee was 

reluctant to change the test procedure. Toy bar attachment performance 

requirements were developed but require additional analysis before balloting. 

Participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

Infant Carriers (Frame) 

Hackett, Patty 

To assist in revisions to the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for 

Frame Child Carriers (ASTM F2549) to minimize the risk of injuries to occupants of 

infant frame carriers. 

CPSC staff participated in subcommittee meetings on1 0/1 0/07 and 4/2/08. These 

meetings were combined with the meetings on soft infant carriers. Unintentional 

folding was discussed and a task group was formed. 

Participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

Infant Carriers (Hand-Held) 

Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for 

Hand-Held Infant Carriers (ASTM F2050) to minimize the risk of injuries to 

occupants. 

CPSC staff participated in subcommittee meetings on 10/10/07 and 4/3/08, as well 

as a task group to evaluate handle integrity. The task group work continued with 

CPSC staff taking the lead in the development of a dynamic test for the 

requirement. 

Participate on task groups; participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

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Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Soft Infant 

Carriers (ASTM F2236) to strengthen its safety provisions. 

A revised Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Soft Infant Carriers (ASTM 

F2236-08) was approved on 3/1/08. Revisions to the standard include a test 

requirement for carriers without bounded leg openings CPSC staff participated in 

subcommittee meetings on 10/10/07 and 4/2/08. 

Participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

Infant Gates 

Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Expansion Gates 

and Expandable Enclosures (ASTM F1004) to strengthen its safety provisions. 

CPSC staff participated in a 10/9/07 subcommittee meeting. Staff also provided 

technical support for possible revisions to the standard to address injuries 

associated with tripping. Staff provided injury data to the subcommittee chairman 

in 2/08. 

Participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

Infant Swings 

Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Swings 

(ASTIVI F2088) to strengthen its safety provisions. 

A revised Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Swings (ASTM 

F2088-08) was approved on 1/15/08. The revisions included additional 

requirements for toy accessories and changes to structural integrity, restraint 

system, battery operated swing, and stability requirements. 

CPSC staff participated in a 10/9/07 subcommittee meeting. Requirements for 

stability performance and a warning label were discussed. At the 4/3/08 

subcommittee meeting, staff provided incident data, which was reviewed at the 

meeting. 

Participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

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Product Infant Tubs 

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Hackett, Patty 

To develop a new ASTM safety standard to address the hazards associated with 

infant tubs. 

CPSC staff participated in a 10/9/07 subcommittee meeting at which ballot results 

for a proposed new standard were reviewed. Task groups were formed to address 

elevated surfaces, static load tests, stability, and rationale. The proposed standard 

was reballoted, and the results of the ballot were reviewed at a 4/2/08 

subcommittee meeting in which staff participated. Due to a negative vote, the 

ballot must be reballoted. CPSC staff was asked to provide updated incident data 

for subcommittee review. 

Provide incident data; participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

Infant Walkers 

Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for 

Infant Walkers (ASTM F977) to strengthen its safety provisions. 

CPSC staff participated in subcommittee meetings on 10/9/07 and 4/3/08. CPSC 

staff also participated on the task group reviewing the step test. This task group 

was examining the variables associated with the test procedure to isolate the ones 

that can cause discrepancies in results. 

Participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

Inflatables (Constant Air) 

Whitfield, Troy 

To develop a new ASTM safety standard for constant air inflatable playground 

devices intended for residential settings. 

CPSC staff participated in meetings of the ASTM F15.61 Subcommittee to assist in 

the development of a proposed new standard for constant air inflatable devices for 

residential use. CPSC staff participation included review and editing of the draft 

standard and discussion of ballot comments. A draft standard was balloted on 

4/4/08. Negative votes were received, which require that the draft standard be 

further reviewed and edited. 

Monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

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Ladders 

Caton, Tom 

To provide technical support to the ANSI A14 Subcommittee for Ladder Safety 

and Ladder Standards. The standards included within this subcommittee's 

responsibility include: Wood Ladders (ANSI A14.1), Portable Metal Ladders (ANSI 

A14.2), Portable Plastic Reinforced Ladders (ANSI A14.5), Portable Special Duty 

Ladders (ANSI A14.10), and Mobile Ladder Stands and Mobile Ladder Stand 

Platforms (ANSI A14.7). 

CPSC staff participated in ANSI subcommittee meetings on 10/17/07 and 4/23/08. 

A new standard for Step Stools (ANSI A14.11) was being prepared. Ladder tests 

were being adjusted for stepladders, and the definition of a step stool or stepladder 

was being revised for products in the 2- and 3-foot high range. The ANSI-ASC 

A14 subcommittee was also moving forward on a new standard for ladder 

accessories. The labeling task force was reviewing labeling needs for ladders. 

Participate in ANSI subcommittee meeting on 10/21/08. 

Lead in Children's Vinyl (PVC) Products 

Hatlelid, Kris 

To develop a new ASTM standard to address the hazards associated with lead in 

certain children's vinyl products. 

Prior to the reporting period, at an ASTM organizational meeting which resulted in 

forming the F15.62 Subcommittee on Lead in Children's Vinyl Products, a draft 

standard was distributed for review. CPSC staff submitted its comments on the 

draft standard on 10/03/2007. Revisions to the draft standard were circulated and 

discussed at a 11/27/07 subcommittee meeting. Staff submitted its comments on 

the revised draft standard on 4/16/08. Revisions to the second draft were 

discussed at the 4/29/08 subcommittee meeting. The draft standard was included 

in an F15 committee ballot, and staff submitted comments on the draft (7/22/08). 

The draft was revised based on negative votes and comments on the ballot (due 

9/10/08). Staff had no comments on the revised draft. In addition, staff participated 

on a task group developing test methods. 

Participate in test method development and evaluation. 

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Lighters 

Khanna, Rikki 

To monitor revisions to the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for 

Lighters (ASTM F400) and the ASTM Consumer Specification for Utility Lighters 

(ASTM F2201) to reduce the fire hazard associated with mechanical failure. 

In 2007, CPSC staff participated in a subcommittee meeting at which proposed 

changes to both ASTM F400-04 and ASTM F2201-02 were discussed with the 

purpose of making the language consistent among the lighter standards and to 

clarify instructions and warnings, e.g., when to use "shall" and "as appropriate". 

CPSC staff presented information on labeling based on requirements of the 

Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA). Due to the nature of changes to 

attempt to make the language in the standards consistent with FHSA labeling 

requirements, the subcommittee agreed that proposed changes should be drafted 

for review and comment. A ballot containing proposed changes was sent out for 

subcommittee review on 7/4/08. Negative votes were received on the ballot that 

require resolution. 

Monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

Mowers 

Murphy, John 

To revise the ANSI Standard for Consumer Turf Care Equipment - Walk-Behind 

Mowers and Ride-On Machines with Mowers - Safety Specifications (ANSI 

871.1-2003) to improve its safety provisions. 

There was no activity on this standard during the reporting period. 

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Lee, Doug 

To revise the safety provisions of the National Fire Protection Association's 

National Electrical Code (NFPA 70 or NEG) to reduce electrical fires and shock 

associated with consumer products including appliances, electrical equipment, and 

wiring products. 

In 3/08 and 5/08, CPSC staff drafted letters supporting state adoption of AFCI 

requirements, the removal of ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) exceptions, and 

the use of tamper-resistant receptacles as written in the 2008 edition of the NEC. 

On 11/1/08, the Fire Protection Research Foundation released its final report on 

aging wiring systems. CPSC technical staff participated as members of the 

technical advisory committee. The goal of the project was to provide 

recommendations for aging wiring systems in older homes to consumers and code 

writers, such as the committees for the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and the 

Electrical Inspection Code for Existing Dwellings (NFPA 73). Under this project 

(www.homewiringhazards.com). electrical components were removed from houses 

that were scheduled to be torn down and the components were analyzed in a 

laboratory to determine specific characteristics of the aged equipment. The study 

found three factors that may contribute to electrical wiring fires: 

1) The effects of natural aging over time on the electrical system wiring and its 

components, 

2) Misuse or abuse of the electrical system components in the home by the 

occupants, and 

3) Non-Code compliant installations, upgrades, or repairs. 

Make proposals for the 2011 edition of the NEC; proposals due 11/7/08. Staff will 

work with an NFPA 73 task group to make specific recommendations for changes 

to NFPA 73 based on the study findings. 

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Playground Equipment «2 Years Old) 

Whitfield, Troy 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for 

Public Use Play Equipment for Children 6 Months to 23 Months (ASTM F2373). 

Such equipment often is found in childcare facilities. 

A revised Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Public Use 

Play Equipment for Children 6 Months to 23 Months (ASTM F2373-08) was 

approved on 6/15/08. Revisions included clarifications of definitions. 

Monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

Playground Equipment (Home) 

Whitfield, Troy 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for 

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

CPSC staff participated in a 1/29/08 subcommittee meeting. The group discussed 

the dynamic impact test for swing elements. A report from the International 

Organization for Standardization (ISO) committee on their proposed dynamic 

impact test was discussed. The subcommittee decided to drop plans for a study of 

monkey bars over swings and voted to no longer allow suspended items from 

overhead ladders. Task groups were formed to review and update the definitions 

section, to review requirements for components that incorporate water, and to 

review warning labels that may be placed on a product. CPSC staff provided an 

update on revisions to the staff's Public Playground Safety Handbook. 

Monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

Playground Equipment (Public) 

Whitfield, Troy 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for 

Public Playground Equipment (ASTM F1487) to strengthen its safety provisions. 

In 2007, CPSC staff shared copies of the staff's draft revised Public Playground 

Safety Handbook with subcommittee members for comment. Staff incorporated 

changes to the Handbook to address subcommittee comments. At the 5/08 

meeting, CPSC staff presented the new revised Public Playground Safety 

Handbook. Staff received additional comments from the subcommittee members 

regarding areas in which members feel there is still some conflict between the 

CPSC staff document and ASTM standards. 

Monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

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Playground Surfacing 

McCallion, Rick 

To revise ASTM standards associated with playground surfacing to reduce the risk 

of fall-related injuries, especially life-threatening head injuries. These standards 

include the Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Materials 

Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment (ASTM F1292), Standard 

Specification for Determination of Firmness and Stability of Surface Systems Under 

and Around Playground Equipment (ASTM F1951) and the Standard Guide for 

ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing (ASTM F2223). The Guide describes 

how to apply existing ASTM standards to evaluate impact attenuation, accessibility 

characteristics, and product characteristics when selecting surface systems for use 

under and around playground equipment. 

A new Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems 

Under and Around Playground Equipment was approved on 3/1/08. CPSC staff 

participated in subcommittee meetings on 11/14/07 and 5/4/08. The subcommittee 

continued working on the Standard Specification for Determination of Firmness and 

Stability of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment (ASTM 

F1951-99). Revisions to the Standard Test Methods for Comprehensive 

Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials (ASTM F1551­

03) were ongoing. Staff presented an update on its activity to revise the CPSC 

Handbook for Public Playground Safety. The surfacing task group presented an 

update of its activities. 

Monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

Pool Alarms 

Whitfield, Troy 

To revise the ASTM Standard Safety Specification for Residential Pool Alarms 

(ASTIVI F2208) to strengthen its safety provisions. 

A revised Standard Safety Specification for Residential Pool Alarms (ASTM F2208­

08) was approved on 5/1/08. Provisions included revisions of the test procedures 

to address inconsistent results observed during CPSC staff testing of pool alarms. 

Monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

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Pool Suction (Vacuum) Release Devices 

Whitfield, Troy 

To revise the ASTM Standard Specification for Manufactured Safety Vacuum 

Release Systems (SVRS) for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs (ASTM F2387) 

and the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standard for 

Manufactured Safety Vacuum Release Systems (SVRS) for Residential and 

Commercial Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub, Wading Pool Suction Systems 

(ANSI/ASME A112.19.17) to strengthen their safety provisions. 

CPSC staff continued to review and test the protocols found in both the ASTM 

F2387 and ANSIIASME A112.19.17 standards on safety vacuum release systems 

for swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs. Requirements for vent systems for pools, 

spas, hot tubs and wading pools were balloted, and the ballot closed on 6/19/08. 

Negative votes were received and addressed. Revised requirements were 

reballoted, and the comment period closed on 9/10/08. 

Monitor ASTM and ASME subcommittee activities. 

Pools and Spas 

Whitfield, Troy 

To revise the ASME standard for drain covers, Suction Fittings for Use in 

Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs (ASME/ANSI A112.19.8), to 

address entrapment/entanglement; to develop or revise ANSI/Association of Pool 

and Spa Professionals (APSP) performance standards for swimming pool, spa and 

hot tub construction to reduce injury and drowning incidents. 

CPSC staff participated in a meeting on 2/11/08 to discuss a new addendum to the 

ASME/ANSI A112.19.8 standard to correct the UV light test procedure. The 

addendum was issued in 8/08. In addition to changes in the UV test procedure, 

the addendum removed the requirement to mark an outlet cover with the ASME 

symbol and/or the document number. 

Staff also participated in virtual meetings on 3/20/08 and 3/28/08 to discuss 

revisions to the APSP-7 standard on entrapment avoidance. As a result of 

discussions, revisions to address entrapment avoidance through various means of 

pool construction or retrofit will be balloted. Expected revisions include 

performance requirements for entrapment avoidance mechanisms, including 

gravity drainage systems, suction outlet covers, atmospheric vent systems, and 

suction vacuum release systems (SVRS). 

Monitor ASME and APSP subcommittee activities. 

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Product Portable Pools 

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Whitfield, Troy 

To develop a new ASTM Standard Safety Specification for Aboveground Portable 

Pools for Residential Use (ASTIVI F2666), which includes one-piece vinyl, plastic, 

soft-sided, and inflatable pools. 

A new Standard Safety Specification for Aboveground Portable Pools for 

Residential Use (ASTM F2666-07) was approved on 11/01/07. The new standard 

specifies performance, labeling, and warning requirements. CPSC staff 

suggested language for inclusion in an Annex to the standard regarding layers of 

protection. Staff participated in a subcommittee meeting on 9/11/08 to discuss 

ballot results and to address the negative votes and comments received. The 

standard is being revised to address the negatives and will be reballoted. 

Monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

Pressure Cookers 

Khanna, Rikki 

To revise the UL Standard for Pressure Cookers (UL 136) to strengthen its safety 

provisions. 

CPSC staff monitored the activities of the UL 136 STP. In 1/08, UL issued a 

Certification Requirement Decision with revised performance tests to address 

concerns related to cover removal while the pressure cooker is under pressure. 

On 7/11/08, UL distributed several proposals for preliminary review. The proposals 

included revised cover test requirements, revised steam release requirements for 

relief devices, a new handle temperature test, and clarification of requirements for 

the cover removal/cover opening test. The comment period closed on 9/12/08. 

Monitor UL standard activities. 

Range Extinguishing Systems 

Mehta, Shivani 

To develop new requirements for the UL Outline of Investigation for Extinguishing 

System Units for Residential Range Top Cooking Surfaces (UL 300A) to address 

the risk of fire associated with ignition of food on cooktops. 

There were no activities during the reporting period. 

Receive test data from NIST and complete analysis of test data. 

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Product Ranges 

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Karen, Mike 

To provide technical support for the revision of UL Standard for Household Electric 

Ranges (UL 858) to reduce the potential tipover hazard associated with freestanding ranges. 

In response to a CPSC staff letter, a UL range stability task group met on 11/9/07 

to discuss range stability issues and requirements. In response to meeting action 

items, CPSC staff provided details on the range tipover incidents that had been 

referenced in the initial letter to UL. 

In 9/08, ES staff initiated an activity to evaluate the current requirements 

addressing the range tipover hazard. 

Monitor UL standard activities. 

Scooters (Motorized) 

Amodeo, Vince 

To provide technical assistance to the ASTM F15.58 Powered Scooters and 

Skateboards Subcommittee to develop or revise safety standards for motorized 

scooters. 

The following new standards were approved by ASTM during the reporting period: 

1) Consumer Safety Specification for Recreational Powered Scooters and 

Pocket Bikes (ASTM F2641-08) was approved on 7/1/08, and 

2) Specification for Safety Instructions and Labeling for Recreational Powered 

Scooters and Pocket Bikes (ASTM F2462-08) was approved on 8/1/08. 

Prior to approval of these standards, CPSC staff participated in a 1/22/08 

teleconference to address negative results on prior ballots. 

Project completed. 

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Product Smoke Alarms 

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Lee, Arthur 

To revise the UL Standard for Single- and Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms (UL 217) 

to improve consumer safety and to revise the National Fire Protection Association 

(NFPA) National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72). 

CPSC staff participated on the NFPA 72 Home Occupancy Usage (HOU) task 

group to evaluate the effectiveness of different smoke alarm sensors. The scope 

of the task group was to evaluate new information and claims relative to the 

performance of specific types of smoke detection (ionization and photoelectric) and 

determine if the current NFPA 72 requirements for placement and usage of nonspecific types of smoke detector sensors in smoke alarms provide adequate life 

safety. CPSC staff participated in monthly teleconferences 'from 11/07 through 

3/08. The task group completed a report on the findings and recommendations for 

the NFPA 72 HOU Technical Panel. Staff participated in a 1/08 NFPA 72 Report 

on Proposals (ROP) meeting in 1/08 for the development of the next edition of the 

t\lFPA 72 code. 

CPSC staff participated in four task groups for UL 217 to address nuisance alarms, 

audibility, sensitivity, and labeling, including multiple teleconferences for each task 

group. Staff was conducting testing to support task group activities on nuisance 

alarms at the end of the reporting period. 

Participate in UL 217 task group activities; participate in NFPA 72 ROP meeting 

during the winter of 2008. 

Soccer Goals 

Whitfield, Troy 

To provide technical support to the ASTM subcommittee for soccer goal safety 

standards to address tipover or other hazards to children. The standards included 

with this subcommittee's responsibility include: Guide for Safer Use of Movable 

Soccer Goals (ASTM F1938), Standard Safety and Performance Specification for 

Soccer Goals (ASTI\t1 F2056), and Standard Safety Specification for Special TipResistant Movable Soccer Goals (ASTM F2673). 

A new Standard for Tip Resistant Soccer Goals (ASTM F2673-08) was approved 

on 2/1/08. The standard includes performance requirements for resistance to tipover under a 200 lb. load. Staff initiated an activity to evaluate the new 

requirements in addressing the soccer goal tipover hazard. 

Monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

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Product Stationary Activity Centers 

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Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Stationary Activity 

Centers (ASTM F2012) to strengthen its safety provisions. 

CPSC staff participated in subcommittee meetings on 10/9/07 and 4/3/08. The 

subcommittee reviewed new provisions for stability requirements for non-saucerlike centers. In addition, a task group was developing requirements for designs of 

activity centers that rotate around a center post. 

Monitor task group activities; participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

Strollers 

Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Carriages and 

Strollers (ASTM F833) to strengthen the safety provisions. 

CPSC staff participated in subcommittee meetings on 10/10/07 and 4/2/08. A 

requirement for occupant retention (to address entrapment in passive 

containment/foot openings) was discussed and was expected to be sent to ballot. 

Participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

Table Saws 

Paul, Caroleene 

To revise the UL Standard for Stationary and Fixed Electric Tools (UL 987) to 

reduce the risk of laceration and amputation associated with table saw blade 

contact. 

On 3/19/08, UL circulated draft proposals for revisions to UL 987 for preliminary 

review. The draft proposals included revisions to clarify the position of the test 

probe while it was applied to a side barrier of a blade guard during testing and 

revisions to clarify procedures for testing the blade guard of a riving knife or riving 

knife/spreader combination. The comment period closed on 4/18/08. On 7/4/08, 

UL circulated revised proposals to the UL 987 Standards Technical Panel (STP) for 

review and comment. The proposed revisions clarify requirements regarding 

direction and force of a test probe during blade guard testing and clarify references 

made in tables and requirements. The comment period closed on 8/18/08. The 

negative comments that were received will be addressed, and revised proposals 

will be recirculated in 10/08. 

Monitor UL standard activities. 

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Product Toddler Beds 

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Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toddler Beds 

(ASTM F1821) to include corner post requirements and to update the standard's 

warning language. 

CPSC staff participated in a 3/31/08 subcommittee meeting. Staff provided 

incident data for subcommittee review, which included an in-depth investigation 

report of a fatality. CPSC staff was asked to provide follow-up incident data 

regarding entrapments in toddler beds and orientation of rails. 

Provide incident data; participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

Toys 

Amodeo, Vince 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety 

(ASTM F963) to strengthen its safety provisions. 

During the reporting period, staff participated in several virtual working group 

meetings for magnet toys regarding age grading, magnet strength, magnet size, 

and use and abuse requirements. CPSC staff also participated in a 3/6/08 

subcommittee meeting. Task groups on magnets, projectiles, flammability, and yoyo tether toys reported the status of their activities. 

Staff participated in a 9/16/08 subcommittee meeting to discuss federal legislation, 

ballot results, and new activities. The status of the activities of several ongoing 

work groups (including magnets, impaction hazards, crib toy entanglement, cords 

and elastics, hemispherical toys, ride-on toys and seats, projectiles, toy chests, 

and folding mechanisms) was provided. In response to a 2/25/08 letter in which 

CPSC staff requested that ASTM establish a working group to address overheating 

and fire risks associated with rechargeable batteries used in toys, the 

subcommittee chairman agreed to distribute the letter to members and compile 

their comments. 

Participate in ASTM subcommittee and working group activities. 

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Treestands 

Karen, Mike 

To provide technical support for the development of new or revised standards for 

hunting treestands and associated equipment to reduce hazards to consumers. 

On 10/8/07, two Treestand Manufacturer Association erMA) standards, Standard 

Practice for Treestand Safety Devices (TMS 03-98 Rev G) and Standard Practice 

for Treestand Instructions (TMS 04-98 Rev F) were approved by TMA. The 

revised standards became effective on 1/1/08. The revisions include requirements 

that all TMA-approved treestands/harnesses incorporate a suspension relief device 

(to relieve harness tension on a hunter in the event of a fall). The standards were 

submitted to ASTM for approval. The ASTM F08.16 subcommittee met on 1/09/08, 

and the two standards were submitted for balloting. 

In 1/08, the Self Rescue Task Force submitted its findings to TMA and provided a 

summary to CPSC staff. In 8/08, CPSC staff posted on the CPSC Web site for 

public comment a draft letter with recommendations to the chairman of the Self 

Rescue Task Force. The draft letter reiterated the staff's position on self-rescue 

and provided updated incident data. The task force submitted several comments, 

which were under review by CPSC staff at the end of the reporting period. 

Monitor TMA and ASTM subcommittee activities. 

Turkey Fryers 

Khanna, Rikki 

To revise the ANSI Standard for Outdoor Cooking Specialty Gas Appliances (ANSI 

Z21.89/CSA 1.18) to reduce the fire hazards associated with turkey fryers/boilers. 

There was no activity on this standard during the reporting period. 

Monitor ANSI Technical Advisory Group (TAG) activities. 

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Vented Gas Appliances (CO Sensors) 

Jordan, Ron 

To revise the ANSI standards for gas appliances to include requirements to 

address the carbon monoxide hazard. The standards include: Gas-Fired Central 

Furnaces (ANSI Z21.47), Gas-Fired Low Pressure Steam and Hot Water Boilers 

(ANSI Z21.13), Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliances (ANSI Z21.86), and 

Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters (ANSI Z21.88). 

In 2/08, contractor corrosion testing of furnaces equipped with CO sensors was 

completed for staff analysis. The testing was conducted in accordance with the 

corrosion test provisions (Exhibit G) in the Standard for Gas-Fired Central 

Furnaces (ANSI Z21.47). The purpose of this testing was to expose the sensors to 

furnace operating conditions and accelerate the life of the sensors in order to 

assess sensor durability and longevity. This approach was in response to 

concerns raised by members of the ANSI Z21/83 Committee about the durability 

and longevity of sensors if used within furnaces. 

CPSC staff participated in a 7/23/08 conference call of the ANSI Z21.13 Boiler 

Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to discuss a proposal by a gas appliance industry 

group on action to take in light of a fatal CO incident in 2005 associated with side 

wall vented boilers. The TAG opted to participate in a cross-functional group, 

which included furnace and water heater manufacturers. 

Complete staff analysis of test results; monitor ANSI subcommittee activities. 

Window Guards 

Brown, Sarah 

To revise the ASTM Standard Specifications for Window Fall Prevention Devices 

with Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanism (ASTM F2090) and the 

ASTM Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall Preventions Devices for NonEmergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows (ASTM F2006) to 

include specifications for window opening control devices. 

CPSC staff participated in several meetings to discuss revisions to the standards 

to include provisions for window opening control devices. CPSC staff provided 

anthropometric data for children and adults to aid in the development of 

specifications which would allow egress but prevent children from falling. 

In 2/08, a ballot with revisions to ASTM F2090 was sent to subcommittee members 

for review. In 6/08, revisions to ASTM F2006 were balloted. CPSC staff 

participated in a 7/21/08 Web conference to discuss negative ballots. Revisions 

were made to address the negatives, and the revised standards were sent to the 

F15 Main Committee for balloting. 

Monitor ASTM subcommittee activities. 

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Youth (Folding) Chairs 

Hackett, Patty 

To revise the ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Children's 

Folding Chairs (ASTM F2613-07) to reduce the hazards associated with these 

products. 

CPSC staff participated in a 3/31/08 subcommittee meeting on folding chairs. The 

subcommittee considered the addition of a static load requirement for children's 

chairs. 

Participate in ASTM subcommittee meeting in 10/08. 

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