JANUARY 22, 2018
VOLUME 47 ISSUE 4
PREMIUM CONTENT FROM PRODUCT SAFETY LETTER
Subscriber-Only Story Early CPSC findings on playground surfacing might raise enough worry to merit more investigation. Subscriber-Only Story CPSC is asking UL to consider performance tests to protect against thermal aging of exhaust fans due to locked rotors. Subscriber-Only Story There were about 54,300 house fires involving heating equipment from 2011-2015, according to recent data for the National Fire Prevention Association. Subscriber-Only Story Types of mechanical components that might need locked-motion tests of inclined sleepers were among the topics discussed January 11 by an ASTM F15.18 group. Subscriber-Only Story An ASTM F15.17 working group January 10 decided to look into provisions to address jogging stroller wheel detachments. Subscriber-Only Story An ASTM F15.10 working group January 11 continued to give attention to the issue of consumers removing flame mitigation devices (FMD) in gasoline containers. Subscriber-Only Story An ASTM F15.17 panel January 11 quickly reviewed potential adjustments to provisions on covers that go over protective foam on stroller tray/grab bars. Subscriber-Only Story Hövding has petitioned CPSC related to its inflatable bicycle helmets. Subscriber-Only Story Health Canada January 11 reported that it got 586 safety and health report during June-April last year. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on CPSC leadership, phthalates, clothing storage, bar stools, bassinets, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on cribs, floor covering, strength equipment, tree stands, water slides, and more. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on PFDs, teethers, toys, waste disposal, comforters, jogging strollers, and more. |