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The two-day closure October 29 and 30 of federal offices in the Washington, D.C. area – due to Hurricane Sandy – meant less than normal activity by CPSC.

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Commissioner Nancy Nord October 26 said she has “no intention of marking time in my last year … I have work I’d like to get done”

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CPSC October 27 marked the 40th anniversary of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) with a proclamation celebrating its career staffers, calling them “the folks who make it run.”

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The EU received 212 RAPEX reports in September, up from the 187 reports received in August.

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DG Sanco validated 115 RAPEX reactions in September, setting the year-to-date total at 1,263.

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Briefs on infant swings, CPSC agenda, portable agenda, step stools, bike wheels, LED toys, fire prevention. textiles.

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Briefs on baseballs/softballs, vacuum cleaners, bonding equipment, food processors, gas detectors, insulated cables, and more.

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Briefs on toys, recalls, children's cosmetics, Switzerland, children's clothing, children's jewelry, and more.