ExxonMobil Gives Reasons against CHAP Recommendations

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ExxonMobil representatives August 14 expressed disagreement with the methodology, data, and conclusions of the phthalates report by CPSC’s Chronic Hazard Advisory Committee (CHAP).

ASTM Toy Battery Work Includes Ejection Hazard and Other Topics

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Members of ASTM’s battery-operated toys working group August 14 and 20 addressed ejection hazards, the standard’s rationale, battery charging/discharging testing issues, and editorial comments.

CPSC Gives Six Suggestions for Heater Proximity Devices

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A CPSC staff report made available August 15 urges consideration of six issues when designing electric heaters with proximity sensors.

CPSC & Other U.S. Briefs

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Briefs on hair dryers, drawstrings, car seats, cribs, snowmobiles, space heaters, storage hangars, synthetic ox gall, water bottles, and more.

Standards Briefs

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Briefs on carriages and strollers, jewelry, playground equipment, playing turf, fire standards, currency changers, electric signs, gas regulators, vending machines, capacitors, fluorescent lamps, oil heaters, and more.

Foreign & International Briefs

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Briefs on mercury, phthalates, nightwear, candles, heated towel rails, cribs, bicycles, bathmats, power strips, flashlights, strollers, toasters, and more.