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CPSC staff April 1 expressed confidence in how standards development organizations (SDOs) are approaching wearable technology.

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When fulfilling FoIA requests, CPSC would not charge costs for use of certain computer hardware and software under an updated Federal Register notice that commissioners approved for publishing 4-0 April 1.

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CPSC got four comments on its request for comments on existing crib rules.

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There were an estimated 103,600 non-residential building fires in 2018, according to a late March report from the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA).

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An increasing number of consumer IoT devices can be reconfigured by the upload of new software supplied by the manufacturer or downloaded from a third party.

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The European Commission adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan as part of its European Green Deal on 11 March 2020, which will have wide-ranging implications on how products are designed, marketed and used in the EU.

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Briefs on bed rails, folding chairs, slings, and child garments plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings.

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Coronavirus means CPSC has postponed its briefing on its FY2021 and FY2022 agenda and priorities until further notice.

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Commissioners voted 4-0 by ballot to publish an updated NPR on crib bumpers.

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Commissioners are slated to vote by March 31 on incorporating changes in ASTM F2907-19 into its rules at 16 CFR 1228 on sling carriers.

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Commissioners voted 4-0 to publish a direct final rule updating its Section 104 rule at 16 CFR 1232 on children's folding chairs and stools.

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CPSC in FY2019 had to replace half – four of eight – of its fulltime staff who processed requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FoIA), contributing to an increased backlog.

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CPSC staff will look into whether agency human factors staff can give feedback on a design idea for child-resistant ladder covers for above ground pools.

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Inclined sleepers accounted for nearly all the deaths – 37 of 38 – cited in a March 23 report from Kids in Danger on recalls.

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Comment by April 30 on a regulatory options consultation on button batteries from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

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A draft March 18 EC negotiation document includes a brief outline of cooperation sought with the U.K post Brexit.

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Health Canada March 20 said recall collaboration with CPSC was in "steady decline," including a "sharp 37% drop” in the fiscal year that ended March 2019.

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Briefs on risk comprehension, CPSC staff, vinyl plastic film, mattresses and pads, social distancing, and poisoning plus the regular charts on recalls/corrections, standards activities, and CPSC meetings.

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Companies with specific problems delivering recall remedies should make those issues clear to consumers, CPSC is urging.

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CPSC is advising that some companies' recall remedies currently might be unavailable.

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CPSC will use teleworking to the "maximum extent possible" as a Coronavirus precaution, according to a March 13 statement.

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The White House March 2 announced the nomination of Nancy Beck to be CPSC chairman.

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Discussion February 27 between CPSC and ASTM staff on wearable technology quickly expanded into how the two organizations are adapting to emerging technology broadly.

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CPSC staff gave commissioners five reasons to support recently approved integration of some General Counsel staff into the Office Compliance and Field Operations.

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Former CPSC Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle spoke to PSL about her decision to join the Washington, D.C. office of Williams & Jensen as a principal starting January 22.

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A report from the Democratic minority of the Senate Commerce Committee urged three steps to improve CPSC responses to unsafe products.

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Gib Mullan will become CPSC general counsel, Acting Chairman Bob Adler told PSL, October 1.

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Robert Adler will take over as CPSC acting chairman October 1.

Many Shoppers Worry about Fake Goods During COVID-19 Outbreak

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According to a new report from brand protection firm Red Points, 73% of consumers will increase online shopping if the COVID-19 outbreak continues, and 58% of consumers have already bought more goods online than usual.

“Panic Buying Is Good for Counterfeiters”

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Consumers may be more easily duped by counterfeit products due to panic buying.

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Sanitizing Cycles and Other Ways to Kill Illness-Causing Bugs

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Anyone shopping for cleaning products that can kill bacteria, viruses and other illness-causing microorganisms these days might be out of luck, as coronavirus fears have led to hypervigilance about cleaning and sanitizing.

Working at Home? Homeschooling? Making your Kitchen Functional During the COVID-19 Quarantine

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Whether you call it social distancing or quarantine, millions of families are now spending more time together at home than ever and kitchens are being tested to live up to their reputation as a multi-use space.

Learn From This Close Call: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

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After getting home from a long day of work, Martinsdale, Iowa farmer and seed salesman Bill Bruere discovered the mechanic working on his equipment avoided a near-tragedy.

With Everyone at Home, Now Is the Time to Go over Fire Escape Plans

^{WKBN (Youngstown, Ohio)}

Students understand school fire and safety drills, but what about at their home?

Are There Holes in Your Electrical Fire Prevention Strategy? Try A Connected Approach

^{Facility Executive (Tinton Falls, N.J.)}

Ensuring property and staff are protected from a fire event is always a top concern for facility managers.