Child Strength: February 18 is the deadline for the new round of comments on CPSC's likely study. Revisions addressed input from earlier (PSL, 1/18/21). The Federal Register notice is at bit,ly/35WJDx5.
Infant Swings: April 3 is the effective date for CPSC's direct final rule updating its Section 104 regulations (PSL, 12/21/20). That timeline will pause if CPSC gets significant negative input by February18. The Federal Register notice is at bit,ly/3p0VVMl.
Regulatory Review: President Joe Biden January 20 issued an executive order for OMB – with input from regulatory agencies – to look into modernizing the regulatory review process, including targets of better "efficiency, transparency, and inclusiveness." It gives no deadlines beyond "as soon as practicable." Read it at bit,ly/3qKBMe3.
Deregulation: President Joe Biden is expected in the coming weeks to reverse all or parts of two executive orders issued January 18, two days before his inauguration. One aimed to minimize career staff doing rulemaking activity meant for appointed officials (bit,ly/2Y4rWXP), and the other (bit,ly/2NobqQA) set steps and reviews for criminal provisions in regulations.
Regulations: President Joe Biden January 20 issued an executive order (bit,ly/3sNlfYD) revoking numerous executive orders issued between 2017 and 2019, including on regulatory reform and administrative adjudication.
Rulemaking Freeze: The White House January 20 sent a pro forma memo to agencies for pauses and possible additional public input for in-the-works rule changes (bit,ly/3p9ZEXZ). It acknowledges that some actions might be exempt for safety and similar considerations.
CPSC-Administered Recalls |
Product | Date1 | Company | Hazard | Units2 | Incidents Reported | Sold | Price | Remedy/ Action |
Filet Knives: RRFN rechargeable | 1/19/21 | Rapala | Battery can overheat | 128,000 | 12 fires, some with damages, no injuries | Mar 2011- Dec 2018 | $101 | 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/For | Topic/Purpose | Where/How | To Learn More |
Jan 25 8:00a | Priscilla Verdino and Jason Howe | OECD | Metal release test method | Teleconference | Verdino pverdino@cpsc.gov |
Jan 25 10:00a | Scott Ayers | ASHRAE 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, and 3.8 | Unknown but possibly flammable refrigerants | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov |
Jan 25 1:00p | Scott Ayers | UL 60335-2-40 | HVAC flammable refrigerants | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov |
Jan 26 10:00a | Scott Ayers | ASTM F15.45 | Candle incidents | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov |
Jan 26 10:00a | Kristen Talcott and others | ASTM F15.42 | CSU loaded/multiple drawers | Teleconference | Talcott, ktalcott@cpsc.gov |
Jan 26 3:00p | Scott Ayers | ASHRAE 3.2 | Unknown but possibly flammable refrigerants | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov |
Jan 27 1:00p | Celestine Kish and others | ASTM F15.18 | Inclined sleep products | Teleconference | Kish, ckish@cpsc.gov |
Jan 27 2:00p | Andrew Lock | AHFA | Upholstered furniture flammability | Teleconference | Lock, alock@cpsc.gov |
Jan 28 9:00a | Kevin Lee | ASTM F15.29 | Public playground equipment | Teleconference | Lee, klee@cpsc.gov |
Jan 28 10:00a | Scott Ayers | ASHRAE standard 15 | Flammable refrigerants | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov |
Jan 28 11:00a | Scott Ayers | ASHRAE SSPC 62.2 | Ventilation and indoor air quality | Teleconference | Ayers, sayers@cpsc.gov |
Jan 29 11:00a | Nevin Taylor | ACT IAC | Ethical application of artificial intelligence | Teleconference | Taylor, ntaylor@cpsc.gov |
Jan 29 11:00a | Lawrence Mella and others | ASTM F15.58 | Adult e-scooters | Teleconference | Mella, lmella@cpsc.gov |
Jan 29 12:30p | Nevin Taylor | ATARC | Value proposition of artificial intelligence | Teleconference | Taylor, ntaylor@cpsc.gov |
Jan 29 2:00p | Lawrence Mella and others | NFSI B101 | Slips, trips, and falls | Teleconference | Mella, lmella@cpsc.gov |
* (w) = webcast will be available on CPSC website; underscored names are commissioners; times are local; teleconferences are EST/EDT. |
ASTM Proposals |
Subject | (Work Item) Standard | Related to | Contact |
Exterior Vents | (WK75503) E2886/E2886M-20, Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Ability of Exterior Vents to Resist the Entry of Embers and Direct Flame Impingement | Representative heat exposure test configurations | Tom O'Toole, totoole@astm.org |
ASTM New, Reapproved and Revised Standards |
Subject | Standard | Contact |
Mattresses/Foundations | F1566-14(2021), Standard Test Methods for Evaluation of Innersprings, Boxsprings, Mattresses or Mattress Sets | Molly Lynyak, mlynyak@cpsc.gov |
Soccer Goals | F2950-14(2021), Standard Safety and Performance Specification for Soccer Goals | Molly Lynyak, mlynyak@cpsc.gov |
UL Proposals and Outlines |
Subject | Date | Standard | Related to | Contact |
Chain Saws | 1/15/21 | UL 62841-4-1, Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-1: Particular Requirements for Chain Saws | Longitudinal balance test Method, national difference | Elizabeth.Northcott@ul.org |
Electrical Controls | 1/15/21 | UL 60730-1, Automatic Electrical Controls - Part 1: General Requirements | Field connected controls | Alan.T.McGrath@ul.org |
EV Batteries | 1/15/21 | UL 2580, Batteries for Use in Electric Vehicles | Capacity checks | Megan.M.VanHeirseele@ul.org |
Floor Finishers | 1/15/21 | UL 561, Floor-Finishing Machines | Adjustable speed power drives | AnneMarie.Jacobs@ul.org |
Garden Tools | 1/15/21 | UL 82, Electric Gardening Appliances | Parts and mold stress tests | Elizabeth.Northcott@ul.org |
Mitre Saws | 1/17/21 | UL 62841-3-9, Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 3-9: Particular Requirements for Transportable Mitre Saws | Second edition adoption | Elizabeth.Northcott@ul.org |
Smoke Alarms | 1/12/21 | UL 217, Smoke Alarms | Low frequency sound | Paul.E.Lloret@ul.org |
UL New Editions and Revised Standards |
Subject | Date | Standard | Contact |
Burglar Alarms | 1/15/21 | UL 681, Installation and Classification of Burglar and Holdup Alarm Systems | Wathma.Jayathilake@ul.org |
Furnishing | 1/12/21 | UL 962, Household and Commercial Furnishings | Elizabeth.Northcott@ul.org |
Water Plumbing | 1/14/21 | UL 2846, Fire Test of Plastic Water Distribution Plumbing Pipe for Visible Flame and Smoke Characteristics | Nicolette.A.Weeks@ul.org |
Non-U.S. Recalls |
Country | Product | Date | Company | Hazard | Incidents Reported | Units | Sold | Remedy/ Action |
Australia | Bunk Beds: Australian Made Hardwood | 1/18/21 | Organature | Top bunk gap too large | (U) | (U) | Aug 2015- Jul 2020 | Repairs |
| Power Banks: DPC20GY 20000mAh USB-C laptop 45W | 1/21/21 | Comsol | Overheating | (U) | (U) | Sep 2018- Jan 2021 | Refunds |
| Power Banks: DPE10BK 10000mAh aluminum dual port | 1/21/21 | Comsol | Overheating | (U) | (U) | May 2017- Jan 2021 | Refunds |
| Power Banks: DPE20GD 20000mAh aluminum dual port | 1/21/21 | Comsol | Overheating | (U) | (U) | May 2017- Jun 2020 | Refunds |
| Power Banks: DPS10GY 10000mAh dual port | 1/21/21 | Comsol | Overheating | (U) | (U) | Sep 2018- Mar 2020 | Refunds |
| Strap Locks: Liko Multirall Q-link | 1/20/21 | Hill-Rom | Lift can detach from rail system | (U) | (U) | Since Sep 2019 | Replacement parts |
| Wireless Charger: WIZ003 | 1/15/21 | Belkin | Overheating | (U) | (U) | Jul 2020- Oct 2020 | Refunds |
Canada | Power Supplies: Yeti 25A Fast Charge | 1/15/21 | Goal Zero | Output cord may be loose | None | 90 | Jan 2019- Sep 2020 | Repairs |
| Science Education Kits: CHEM C1000 and Glowing (U.S. versions) | 1/18/21 | Phase 3 | No bilingual labeling | None | 62 | Jan 2020- Aug 2020 | Refunds |
| Sleep Sets: Disney Minnie, pink, short sleeve top and long pants | 1/20/21 | Rosanna Rubino | Screen print can peel off | One but not injuries | 4,444 | Feb 2020- Nov 2020 | Refunds |
| Timers: Rogue Time | 1/15/21 | Coulter Ventures | Battery can overheat | None | 108 | Nov 2019- Jun 2020 | Refunds |
New Zealand | Bicycles: Silverback Skid 16” Kids | 1/19/21 | Evolution Cycles | No rear pedal brake | (U) | (U) | Aug 2020- Sep 2020 | Replacement parts or refunds |
United Kingdom | Tubeless Inflators: BM17-PUMP-UP and BM20-PUMP-UP | 1/21/21 | Birzman | Moisture can affect adhesives in covers | (U) | (U) | Since 2017 | To be decided |
(U) = Unspecified in the notice. |
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) Notices Issued January 15 (Report 2) |
Country | Product (number of notices) | Hazard | Action |
Austria | Toys: Micky Maus bow and arrow 2000201 | Suction cups can detach | Voluntary withdrawal |
Belgium | Shampoo: Garnier Fructis Hair Food | Food-like appearance | Voluntary warning |
Denmark | Pants: Day Birger et Mikkelsen Scilla | Chromium VI | Mandatory withdrawal |
France | Costumes: Unknown brand A L101-B-1/B18065.S | Functional neck cords | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Soft Toys: Ko Bonnie N#310 keychain | Small parts, accessible stuffing | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Soft Toys: Unknown brand/model bird | Accessible stuffing | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Soft Toys: Unknown brand/model rabbit | Small parts can detach | Voluntary withdrawal |
Germany | Earrings: Flamingo Summer Love NZ0019-1 | Lead level | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Earrings: Glaube, Liebe & Hoffnung NZ0019-1 | Lead level | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Earrings: Swallow Love NZ0019-1 | Lead level | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Suspension Oil: Castrol Fork Oil 10W | No CR packaging | Voluntary withdrawal |
Lithuania | Power Supply: Sirenitas Elektronika RY-120020 | Poor heat resistance | Mandatory withdrawal |
Poland | Welding Machines: Inwera Basic BSI EOD | Inadequate plug current rating | Voluntary withdrawal |
| Welding Machines: Redok Optima 162i MMa-140 | Inadequate electrical insulation | Voluntary withdrawal |
Romania | Sweaters: Simbat Altunlar Girl Wear Kids Club | Small rhinestones can detach | Mandatory withdrawal |
United Kingdom | Cigarette Rollers: Horns bee CY-1210 | Inadequate electrical insulation | Mandatory recall |
| Game Consoles: Unknown brand Classic Mini | Inadequate electrical insulation | Mandatory recall |
| Hair Dryers: Yi Jia Professional Hairdressing | Poor electrical soldering | Voluntary online removal |
| Hair Straighteners: Langou unknown model | Poor electrical soldering | Mandatory recall |
| Hair Straighteners: Unknown brand/model | Plug dimensions are too small | Mandatory recall |
| LED Bulbs: Energ E27 | Live parts can become accessible | Mandatory recall |
| LED Bulbs: Ranpo Lighting Rotating Disco Bulb | Live parts can become accessible | Mandatory recall |
| LED Bulbs: Unknown brand 2835 SMD | Live parts can become accessible | Mandatory recall |
| LED Bulbs: Unknown brand 4W06-6B04 | Live parts can become accessible | Mandatory recall |
| LED Bulbs: Unknown brand A01153 | Live parts can become accessible | Mandatory recall |
| LED Bulbs: Unknown brand E27 LED Globe | Live parts can become accessible | Mandatory recall |
| LED Bulbs: Unknown brand WiFi Bulb 7W | Live parts can become accessible | Mandatory recall |
| Mist Machines: Unknown brand JK-45-12/46 | Inadequate clearance/creepage | Mandatory recall |
| Trave Adaptors: Unknown brand/model | Accessible live parts | Mandatory recall |
| Travel Adaptors: AS A06-32-06 | Accessible live parts | Mandatory recall |
| Travel Adaptors: Unknown brand/model | Accessible live parts | Voluntary online removal |
