NOVEMBER 10, 2014
VOLUME 43 ISSUE 44
PREMIUM CONTENT FROM PRODUCT SAFETY LETTER
Subscriber-Only Story Lawyers for CPSC and Zen Magnets traded arguments over the company’s motion that seeks dismissal of the administrative lawsuit against the company. Subscriber-Only Story The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) October 31 termed “rare” the 25 known U.S. fire and explosion events from 2009 to August 2014 involving electronic cigarettes. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC staff and other members of a subgroup to the task group for UL 2201, Portable Engine Generator Assemblies, October 30 discussed alternative test methods for and potential challenges of a proposed fuel control system.Subscriber-Only Story An ASTM F15 panel looking at infant floor seats October 30 reviewed incident data and discussed warning language and possible testing parameters in a teleconference.Subscriber-Only Story Commissioners were slated to vote as PSL went to press on extending an enforcement stay of requirements for safety closures on products containing imidazolines. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC Chairman Elliot Kaye November 6 praised Target’s announcement that it plans to eliminate window coverings with accessible cords in 2015. Subscriber-Only Story The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) administered 267 safety recalls involving consumer products, according to its 2013-14 annual report, which covers the government year that ended June 30. Subscriber-Only Story The World Health Organization (WHO) until December 15 is accepting input on its handling of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Subscriber-Only Story Health Canada November 3 circulated a guidance aimed at helping companies deal with drawstrings in children’s garments.Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on injury data, Section 15, lounge chairs and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on amusement rides, fire tests, children’s chairs, fuses, gas burners, electric carts, fluorescent lamps, generators, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on biocides, azo dyes, toys, candle lanterns, gas valves, air conditioners, and more. |