KEY HR 4040 DIFFERENCES STILL UNRESOLVED The congressional panel looking at difference between Senate and House CPSC reauthorization bills left some unresolved until after the Congress returns from the Independence Day break.
CPSC TARGETS ILLEGAL FIREWORKS CPSC June 25 said it found illegal fireworks in 46% of the more than 400 import shipments it selected in 2007 for inspection.
NASFM CHIDES CPSC ON UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE PROPOSAL Comments on CPSC’s proposed rule on upholstered furniture flammability included an allegation that the agency is “abdicating, in large measure, its responsibility to protect consumers from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death.”
EU GOT 143 RAPEX NOTICES IN MAY The EU June 24 reported that in May it received 143 RAPEX notifications – 106 for serious risks, two for moderate risks and 35 made for information only.
NEW YORK GETS PRODUCT SAFETY LAW Both houses of New York’s legislature June 23 passed a bill (S8297) that will require recall registration card come with all durable children’s products sold in the state.
CPSC BRIEFS Briefs on cribs (2 briefs), sandals, glue guns, water pumps, ATVs, tire swings, CPSC meetings
OTHER FEDERAL BRIEFS Briefs on safety seats, lead paint, injury cause, falls, fireworks.
STANDARDS & TESTING BRIEFS Briefs on bike trailers, athletic surfaces, membrane switches, playground equipment, bed rails, changing tables, fire stops, outlets, building material, ranges, food prep, electric skillets, flotation devices, AFCIs, fire sprinklers, aquariums.
