Sleep Deaths: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention January 9 reported that roughly 3,500 infants die due to SIDS and similar causes. Despite declines since the 1990s, CDC voiced concern about some findings about maternal behaviors: 21.6% said they place babies to sleep on sides and back; 61.4% report bed sharing; and 38.5% use soft bedding. The Vital Signs report (bit.ly/2CYR1dX) also noted race and age differences. For example, soft bedding was most prevalent among Asian/Pacific Island respondents (55%), closely followed by Hispanics (53%). Youngest mothers ranked worst for all behaviors.
Carbon Monoxide: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention January 6 circulated tips (bit.ly/2DhKEjR) on avoiding poisoning that included detector installation, equipment maintenance, and misuse of products like ovens or generators.
Makeup: U.S. PIRG called (bit.ly/2AOaB7y) for greater oversight following allegations of asbestos in children's products sold by Claire's. The company has raised doubts about the claims, citing 3rd-party testing (PSL, 1/8/18). Cosmetics fall under FDA jurisdiction.
CPSC-Administered Recalls |
Product | Date1 | Company | Hazard | Units2 | Incidents Reported | Sold | Price | Remedy |
Highchairs: Tuo Convertible 304200 and 304200CN | 1/9/18 | Skip Hop | Front legs can detach | 7,900 (C:2,000) | 13, two with bruises | Dec 2016-Dec 2017 | $160 | Replacements |
1 Dates in parentheses are original dates for reannouncements. 2Numbers in parentheses are units in joint recalls with Health Canada (C) and/or Mexico’s Profeco (M). (U)=unspecified
CPSC Calendar * | When | CPSCers | With | Topic | Where | To Learn More | Jan 15 All day | Andrew Trotta | NEC Panel 17 | Revision first draft | Hilton Head, S.C. | Trotta, Atrotta@cpsc.gov | Jan 16 10:00a | Scott Ayers | ASTM F15.45 | Candle incidents | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov | Jan 16 2:00p | Hope Nesteruk | ASTM F15.18 | Play yard mattress breathability | Teleconference | Nesteruk, hnesteruk@cpsc.gov | Jan 16 4:00p | Rick McCallion | ASTM F24 | Amusement rides | Teleconference | McCallion, rmccallion@cpsc.gov | Jan 17 2:00p | Yeon Seok Kim | ANSI Z21/CSA | Decorative gas appliances | Teleconference | Kim, ykim@cpsc.gov | Jan 17 3:0op | Scott Ayers and others | ASTM F15.72 | Disposable fuel containers | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov | Jan 18 1:00p | Scott Ayers and others | ASTM | Flame jetting awareness | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov | Jan 18 2:00p | Susan Bathalon and others | ANSI/APSP/ICC-4 | Aboveground/on-ground residential pools | Teleconference | Bathalon, sbathalon@cpsc.gov | Jan 18 2:30p | Hope Nesteruk and others | ASTM F15.21 | Infant carriers and nursing | Teleconference | Nesteruk, hnesteruk@cpsc.gov | Jan 21-22 All day | Scott Ayers | ASHRAE | Various committee meetings | Rockville, Md. | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov | Jan 23 All day | Celestine Kish and Hope Nesteruk | ASTM F15 | Booster seats, gates, folding chairs, more | New Orleans, La. | Nesteruk, hnesteruk@cpsc.gov | * (w) = webcast will be available on CPSC website; underscored names are commissioners; times are local; teleconferences are EST/EDT. |
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