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Ann Marie Buerkle is President Barack Obama’s newest nomination to sit on CPSC.

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Ray Aragon is CPSC’s new Director of Compliance and Field Operations.

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CPSC until July 1 will accept comments on a report that urges four changes to gel fuel firepots.

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Members of ASTM’s bassinet stability task group May 22 reviewed comments regarding definitions of conspicuous, removable bassinet bed and clarifies test procedure language.

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Members of ASTM’s baby monitor task group May 21 continued discussions on warning label sizing, cord rigidity and accessibility issues.

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From 2010 to 2012, there was an estimated annual average of 5,100 pool or spa related hospital emergency department (ED) treated submersion injuries involving children under 15 years old, according to CPSC’s 2013 report on such incidents.

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The US Fire Administration (USFA), with 28 national organizations, published an eight point plan outlining ways to address new and emerging risks in home fires.

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Three Canadian distributors of Maxfield & Oberton Buckyball magnetic amusement products May 22 agreed to recall the products, Health Canada announced as it also distributed an advisory that warned of risks from small, strong magnets.

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Briefs on TSCA reform, sports gear, carriages/strollers, bedrails, generators, CPSC research, table says, CPSC settlements, components, baseball, ATVs, and more.

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Briefs on fire stops, walkways, crib mattresses, parasails, sling carriers, batteries, circuit interrupters, electric ranges, fire sprinklers, solar panels, and more.

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Briefs on fireworks, RAPEX, toys, motorcycle helmets, SCUBA gear, car seats, magnet sets, vertical blinds, youth beds, brushes, and more.