FEBRUARY 24, 2014
VOLUME 43 ISSUE 8
PREMIUM CONTENT FROM PRODUCT SAFETY LETTER
Subscriber-Only Story CPSC plans to hold a workshop April 3 at its Rockville, Md., lab aimed at learning how to reduce third-party testing burdens associated with three areas Subscriber-Only Story The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) February 18 began requiring companies to use a mailing label for recalls. Subscriber-Only Story Kids In Danger (KID) February 18 offered four recommendations for improving recall effectiveness Subscriber-Only Story ASTM’s 15.10 task Group on portable gas containers February 19 discussed a flame arrestor report, reviewed 2517 Phase III, and debated labeling specification standards during a meeting at CPSC’s Rockville, Md. lab. Subscriber-Only Story The ASTM suction flow task group February 13 discussed the ongoing selection of a better body-blocking element for use in current pool drain standards. Subscriber-Only Story An ASTM task group February 19 proposed a number of revisions to ASTM F1821-13, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toddler Beds, to address products that include decorative siding. Subscriber-Only Story UL February 11 told CPSC it is forming a task group to address the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning associated with generators. Subscriber-Only Story Former CPSC Compliance director Gib Mullan March 3 will join the office of Commissioner Ann Marie Buerkle. Subscriber-Only Story A February 14 guide from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) gives advice on six principles it sees as important to product safety testing Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on 6(b), strong sensitizers, emergency response systems, food dehydrators, golf carts, LED flashlights, off-road motorcycles, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on aerial adventure courses, amusement rides, paintball, softball bats, wood products, booster seats, sleeping bags, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on REACH, fragrances, injury data, slides, puzzles, strollers, dehydrators, children’s clothing, and more. |