Monday February 21, 2022
Briefs & Charts
Cribs: August 15 is the effective date for updates to 16 CFR 1120 and 1121 based on revisions in ASTM F2933-21. CPSC did add requirements involving too-soft mattresses, coil lacerations, and other concerns. Commissioners passed the rule 4-0 (PSL, 1/31/22). See the Federal Register notice (bit.ly/3I13Fr1). Magnets: CPSC's notice of its plans (PSL, 2/14/22) to get oral input on its NPR to reinstate rules is in the February 15 Federal Register (bit.ly/33wEFco). Window Coverings: CPSC's notice of its plans (PSL, 2/14/22) to get oral input on its NPR on cords is in the February 15 Federal Register (bit.ly/3Jrohcu). Wood/Coal Stove: Comment by March 18 on CPSC's request to OMB for information collection reapproval. Details are in the February 16 Federal Register at bit.ly/3sR9Fwe. Carpets/Rugs: Comment by March 18 on CPSC's request to OMB for information collection reapproval. Details are in the February 16 Federal Register at bit.ly/3vdMhft. PFAS: California AB 1817, introduced February 7 by Rep. Phil Ting (D-San Francisco/San Mateo) would set a "least toxic alternative" mandate effective January 1, 2023. Read a copy at bit.ly/350C36W. Federal Telework: A February 8 report by the Government Accountability Office found that significant increases during the pandemic mean that more data are needed for the Office of Personnel Management and agencies to assess effects on issues like work-from-home policies, payroll, office space needs, and more. The report urges OPM to at least set a deadline to create an implementation plan towards payroll data reliability Read the report at bit.ly/3oX6NN7. CPSC-Administered Recalls | Product | Date1 | Company | Reason | Units2 | Incidents Reported | Sold | Price | Remedy/ Action | Candles: Anecdote Autumn Fireside Chats, Weekend Getaway, Fall Feels, Sweater Weather | 2/16/22 | Anthropologie | High flames can crack glass container | 19,380 (C:623) | Nine with minor damages but no injuries | Jul 2021- Dec 2021 | $35 | Refunds | Ranges: 5 series VGR and VGIC, gas | 2/16/22 | Viking | Rigid gas tubing can separate | 3,050 | None | Aug 2021- Dec 2021 | $5,220-$19,300 | Repairs | Scarves: Saachi Sparkle Seer Social Wrap | 2/16/22 | In-Things | Flammability noncompliance | 200 | None | Nov 2020- Sep 2021 | $40 | Refunds or replacements | Sleepwear: Various styles, children's | 2/16/22 | Esme | Flammability noncompliance | 3,600 | None | May 2021- Aug 2021 | $45-$65 | Refunds or replacements | Strollers: Baby Snap Duo Trend | 2/16/22 | Valco | Front wheels can break off | 1,290 | 207 but no injuries | Feb 2020- Oct 2020 | $700 | Repairs | UTVs: EV, L3, L4, L5, L5W, L7 | 2/16/22 | American Landmaster | Steering shaft can separate from joint | 1,050 | Seven but no injuries | Mar 2021- Oct 2021 | $7,200-$12,700 | Repairs | 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 | Feb 22 10:00a | Kristen Talcott and Priscilla Verdino | ASTM F15.42 | CSU stability | Remote | Verdino, pverdino@cpsc.gov | Feb 22 12:30p | Alexander Hoehn-Saric and staff | First Candle JPMA, others | Infant products and safe sleep practices | Remote | Erin Sandlin, esandlin@cpsc.gov | Feb 23 12:00p | Susan Bathalon and others | ANSI/Pool and Hot Tub Alliance | Above ground pools | Remote | Susan Bathalon, sbathalon@cpsc.gov | Feb 23 1:00p | Scott Ayers and Julia Kerns | ASTM F5.45 | Candle making kits | Remote | Ayers sayers@cpsc.gov | Feb 23 3:00p | Rich Trumka and staff | Parents against Vaping | Synthetic nicotine | Webinar | Robin Lipp, rlipp@cpsc.gov | Feb 23 4:00p | Arthur Lee | Vision 20/20 | CO/smoke alarm survey | Remote | Lee, alee@cpsc.gov | Feb 24 12:00p | Lawrence Mella | ASTM F15.8 | Baby changing products | Remote | Mella, lmella@cpsc.gov | Feb 24 1:00p | Daniel Taxier and others | ASTM F24.61 | Trampoline courts | Remote | Taxier, dtaxier@cpsc.gov | Feb 24 1:00p | Frederick deGrano | ASTM F15.18 | Play yard zipper access | Remote | deGrano fdegrano@cpsc.gov | Feb 24 2:00p | Will Cusey and Jane Schott | Interested parties | Upholstered furniture flammability requirements | Webinar | https://bit.ly/3uTv6PY | Feb 25 2:00p | Kevin Lee and others | ASTM F15.76 | Drawer/cabinet lock and latches | Remote | Lee, klee@cpsc.gov | Feb 28 9:00a | Treye Thomas and others | UL 2904 | 3D printer particle emissions | Remote | Thomas tthomas@cpsc.gov | Mar 1 12:00p | Celestine Kish and others | ASTM F15.18 and F15.21 | Warning language for non-sleep products | Remote | Kish, ckish@psc.gov | * (w) = webcast will be available on CPSC website; underscored names are commissioners; times are local; teleconferences are EST/EDT. See CPSC's Public Calendar for a current and complete listing of upcoming meetings: www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/Public-Calendar |
ASTM Proposals | Subject | Date | (Work Item) Standard | Related to | Contact | Fire Debris | 2/10/22 | (WK80941) E3197-20, Standard Terminology Relating to Examination of Fire Debris | Term accelerant | Brian Milewski, bmilewski@astm.org | Inflatable Amusement Devices | 2/8/22 | (WK80905) F2374-21a, Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, Operation, and Maintenance of Inflatable Amusement Devices | Devices using water | Katerina Koperna, kkoperna@astm.org | Sling Carriers | 2/9/22 | (WK80923) F2907-21, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Sling Carriers | Ad hoc language revisions | Molly Lynyak, mlynyak@astm.org |
UL Proposals and Outlines | Subject | Date | Standard | Related to | Contact | Appliance Controls | 2/8/22 | UL 244B, Field Installed and/or Field Connected Appliance Controls | Separable wiring assemblies | Alan.T.McGrath@ul.org | CO Detectors | 2/9/22 | UL 2034, Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms | Sensor stability | Paul.E.Lloret@ul.org | Control Centers | 2/11/22 | UL 347, Medium-Voltage AC Contactors, Controllers, and Control Centers | Wire bending space, more | Mitchell.Gold@ul.org | Control Panels | 2/11/22 | UL 508A Industrial Control Panels | Ambient temperature, more | Mitchell.Gold@ul.org | Electrical Tubing | 2/11/22 | UL 797, Electrical Metallic Tubing - Steel | Trade sizes 5" and 6", more | Joshua.Johnson@ul.org | Garage Equipment | 2/11/22 | UL 201, Garage Equipment | Hazard location designation | Nicolette.A.Weeks@ul.org | Plastic Parts | 2/11/22 | UL 94, Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances | Sample consumption in flame application | Derrick.L.Martin@ul.org | Room Heaters | 2/11/22 | UL 1482, Solid-Fuel Type Room Heaters | Markings and instructions | Isabella.Brodzinski@ul.org | Smoke Detectors | 2/11/22 | UL 1730, Smoke Detector Monitors and Accessories for Individual Living Units of Multifamily Residences and Hotel/Motel Rooms | Reaffirmation & continuance | Paul.E.Lloret@ul.org |
Non-U.S. Recalls | Country | Product | Date | Company | Reason | Incidents Reported | Units | Sold | Remedy/ Action | Australia | Above-Ground Pools: vidaXL, numerous styles | 2/14/22 | HB Commerce | Liner can tear during use | (U) | (U) | Sep 2021- Dec 2021 | Refunds | | Climbing Gear: Petzl Pirana Descender | 2/14/22 | Spelean | Rope can get stuck in blocking slot | (U) | (U) | Jan 2020- Jan 2022 | Refunds | | Jump Start Packs: Invicta, Sentry, Roypow, J22-22000 | 2/10/22 | Sealed Performance Batteries | Cables can be inserted into wrong ports | (U) | (U) | Aug 2017- Jan 2021 | Refunds | | ROVs; Ranger 1000, XP 1000 | 2/14/22 | Polaris | Throttle pedal may not return to idle quickly | (U) | 1,442 | Apr 2020- Dec 2021 | Repairs | Canada | Candles: Anecdote Autumn Fireside Chats, Weekend Getaway, Fall Feels, Sweater Weather | 2/16/22 | Anthropologie | High flames can crack glass container | None in Canada (nine elsewhere) | 623 | Aug 2021- Dec 2021 | Refunds | New Zealand | ROVs: General 2- and 4-seat | 2/17/22 | Polaris New Zealand | Fuel pump flange can degrade | (U) | (U) | (U) | Contact dealer | | ROVs: Ranger 1000, 1000 Crew | 2/17/22 | Polaris New Zealand | Drive belt can break and damage fuel line | (U) | (U) | (U) | Contact dealer | | ROVs: Ranger XP 1000 | 2/17/22 | Polaris New Zealand | Drive belt can break and damage fuel line | (U) | (U) | (U) | Contact dealer | | ROVs: Ranger XP 1000, 1000 | 2/17/22 | Polaris New Zealand | Throttle pedal can return to idle too slowly | (U) | (U) | (U) | Contact dealer | | ROVs: Ranger XP 1000, Diesel | 2/17/22 | Polaris New Zealand | Defective sheave can affect braking | (U) | (U) | (U) | Contact dealer | | ROVs: RZR XP 1000, RZR Turbo, RZR Turbo S, and RZR PRO XP | 2/17/22 | Polaris New Zealand | Harness stitching might be missing | (U) | (U) | (U) | Contact dealer | | ROVs: RZR XP Pro/Pro 4, Turbo S/S4, Turbo/XP 4 | 2/17/22 | Polaris New Zealand | Clutch housing can eject debris/parts | (U) | (U) | (U) | Contact dealer | United Kingdom | Infant Bath Stands: Shnuggle foldable | 2/10/22 | Mamas & Papas | Seat and stand can be misfitted | (U) | (U) | Apr 2019- Jan 2022 | Safety straps | | Swim Trunks: Hype Boys, numerous styles | 2/10/22 | Next | Mesh lining can cause entrapment | (U) | (U) | (U) | "Return" | | Toddler Beds: Pottery Barn Kids Mid Century | 2/10/22 | John Lewis | Unspecified safety tests not performed | (U) | (U) | Since Oct 2021 | Refunds or replacements | (U) = Unspecified in the notice. UK Product Safety Database notices appear in a separate chart. |
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) AND UK Product Safety Database Notices Issued February 11 | Country | Product (number of notices) | Reason | Action/Measure | Austria | Wind-Up Toys: Tedi Aufziehbares Küken chick | Small parts can detach | Voluntary withdrawal | Belgium | Filter Masks: Jiang Xi Rong Ge RG-MX-P01 | Insufficient filtration | Mandatory recall | | Fireworks: Bonbridge X-treme Rocket 3401 | Can explode too low | Voluntary recall | | Fireworks: Unk. brand Trubo 8SH | Too loud | Voluntary recall | Belgium | Speed Pedelec: Ellio | Electrical connector can burst | Voluntary recall | Bulgaria | Garden Tables: Fabbygo SC-091-60 | Instability | Ban | Czech Rep. | Dolls: Rainbow Girls 1840 | DEHP level | Mandatory withdrawal | Finland | Safety Reflectors: Unk. brand 220252 | Inadequate luminance | Voluntary recall | | Strip Lights: Eurolamp Valonauha LED | Inadequate insulation, more | Voluntary recall | France | Magnesium Crème: Myleore Block'out | Inadequate warnings | Voluntary recall | Germany | Baby Walkers: BabyPlus my first walker | No stair-fall protection | Ban | Hungary | Clothing Sets: Hippil Baby 0251 | Beads can detach | Mandatory withdrawal/recall | | E-Scooters: Qilive Scooter Joy 151369 | Large gaps | Mandatory withdrawal/recall | | Extension Cords: steck! SH 10N | Cable too thin | Mandatory withdrawal | | Light Chains: Unk. brand XM-100-C-L-LN | Cable too thin | Ban/voluntary destruction | | Romper Suits: Jolly Joy 4054 | Rhinestones can detach | Mandatory withdrawal/recall | | Sandals: Inspire PM17-14 children's | Rhinestones can detach | Mandatory withdrawal | | Sweaters: Yutokids 821 | Beads can detach | Ban/voluntary destruction | Iceland | Bike Helmets: Rawlink 44742 | Breaks easily | Voluntary recall | Italy | Filter Masks: Mupu KN95 | Insufficient filtration | Ban | Latvia | Filter Masks: Baltic Masks BM-001V | Insufficient filtration | Voluntary destruction | Luxembourg | Beach Balls: SYZ Beach Balls Bulk | DEHP, DIBP levels | Voluntary delisting | | Rattles: Edushape Maracito 3pc | Protruding parts | Voluntary delisting | | Swim Seats: Qiaoniuniu X001Q390RF | Labeled as a toy | Voluntary delisting | Netherlands | Toy Tambourine: Bambolino Nijntje/Miffy | Small bells can detach | Mandatory recall | Norway | Webcams: Voxicon VX-CAM225 | Lead level | Mandatory sales stop | Poland | Highchairs: Zopa Ivolia ZOP055710 | Accessible stuffing | Voluntary withdrawal | Slovakia | Filter Mask: DB Biotech HG-KN95 | Insufficient filtration | Mandatory withdrawal/recall | | Plush Toys: Unk. brand 4920387 dog | Small parts can detach | Voluntary withdrawal/warning | | Plush Toys: Unk. brand ZY-15574 pig | Small parts can detach | Voluntary recall/warning | Sweden | Bags: Honana HN-B65 | DEHP level | None: "administrative issues" | | Skin Lightener: Coco Care Lightening Cream | Hydroquinone level | Voluntary sales stop | | Toy Ducks: Unk. brand Baby Pet Bath | DEHP, DIBP levels | Voluntary delisting | | Toy Pools: Cloudberry Castle Bollhav | Corner pins can detach | Voluntary recall | United Kingdom | Blenders: Boxo Blend rechargeable | Inadequate thermal protection | Recall | | Car Seats: Cosatto All in All, various models | Buckles can fail | Recall | | Climbing Gear: Petzl Pirana D005AA00 D005AA01 | Rope can get hooked | Recall | | Hair Dryers: Voduz Blow Out JB3509A | Sparking/smoking during use | Recall | | Hot Air Brushes: Hairstar KLD-806 | Missing fuse; poor insulation | Delisting | | Sleep Sacks: Dunelm and Cosatto, various styles | Snaps can detach | Recall | | | | |
|
