NHTSA REPORTS POOR ‘LATCH’ USE The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that its recent research found there is poor use of the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system for safety seats.
CDC FINDS MOST RECREATIONAL WATER OUTBREAKS ARE GASTRO The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that it knows of 62 waterborne disease outbreaks that occurred during 2003-2004 related to recreational water, including pools and spas.
EPA AND NFPA ISSUE CARBON MONOXIDE WARNINGS The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in December urged proper use of products that produce carbon monoxide (CO).
NEW ZEALAND TARGETS COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS The New Zealand Ministry of Economic Development December 19 announced an effort to increase attention to counterfeit products.
ILLINOIS SETTLES WITH MAKERS OF LUNCH BAGS WITH LEAD The Illinois Attorney General office December 14 announced a settlement with three companies related to vinyl lunch bags containing lead that exceeds limits under state law.
CPSC BRIEFS Briefs on CPSC chairman, video games, air compressors, safety switches, toy helicopters, feeding spoons, cut-out tools, reciprocating saws, toy jewelry, boilers, strollers, plush toys, fruit slicers, CPSC meetings.
