JUNE 29, 2020
VOLUME 49 ISSUE 25
PREMIUM CONTENT FROM PRODUCT SAFETY LETTER
Subscriber-Only Story CPSC June 19 said it would not hold its famous demonstration of risks from fireworks. Subscriber-Only Story One of just two commenters on CPSC's direct final rule on handheld infant carriers told the agency that an August effective date will raise costs due to the coronavirus. Subscriber-Only Story Commissioners voted 3-0-1 to send a letter to a petitioner about their denial of the request related to pool and spa drains. Subscriber-Only Story Three Democratic lawmakers June 19 called on CPSC to take more action on increased child drowning risks associated with quarantine. Subscriber-Only Story An ASTM F15 task group on in-bed sleepers June 18 moved towards potentially recommending a warning related to impaired adults. Subscriber-Only Story Comments are due in August or September on three EC inquiries related to potential updates to product safety regulations. Subscriber-Only Story Health Canada June 19 reported that during calendar 2019, it got 2,343 product safety reports. Subscriber-Only Story The New Zealand Commerce Commission said two companies will pay fines after pleading guilty to allegations they sold toys that did not comply with safety requirements. Subscriber-Only Story Briefs on SaferProducts.gov, car seats, thermal paper, motorcycle helmets, methylene chloride, lead dust, animal tests, PFAS, PFOA, squishy toys, toys, plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings. |