PRODUCT SAFETY LETTER View the entire issue in PDF format. (Print-only subscribers must CLICK HERE to log in.)

CPSC WARNS OF HURRICANE RISKS CPSC May 29 warned of the risks of carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings and other hazards following hurricane storm damage.

CULTURE OF COMPLIANCE NEEDED IN CHINA, CPSC HEARS Changing Chinese manufacturers’ product safety compliance may require more than helping them understand U.S. rules and standards, CPSCers heard May 28.

CANADA URGES CAUTION WITH SECONDHAND ITEMS Health Canada May 28 warned consumers that people selling products at garage sales, flea markets, on-line auctions and other secondhand venues are responsible for ensuring the items meet Canadian standards.

CPSC COMMISSIONERS AND EXECUTIVE STAFF Organizational contact information.

CPSC BRIEFS Briefs on toy phones, sweatshirts, fireplace controls, batting helmets, gel candles, toy horses, toy helicopters, candle warmers, circuit breakers, benches, children's jewelry, clothes dryers, CPSC policy, CPSC meetings.

STANDARDS & TESTING BRIEFS Briefs on electric toys, lithium batteries, batteries, plugs/receptacles, electrical appliances/devices, smoke detectors, cooking appliances, sprinklers (2 briefs), water heaters, wiring boards, flotation devices, cribs/play yards, third-party tests, bicycle frames, headgear.

FOREIGN & INTERNATIONAL BRIEFS Briefs on GPSD, musical instruments, fireplaces, backpack blowers, badges, life jackets, bathrobes, emergency lights, sunglasses, pajamas, snowboard bindings, blocks, RAPEX.

STATE ACTIVITY BRIEFS Briefs on CFLs, amusement rides.