Snow Slows CPSC But Social Media and Internet Allow Some Action The two major snowstorms that hit the Washington, D.C. area between February 5 and February 10 led the federal government, including CPSC, to close offices in the area for nearly all of the week of February 8.
Nord Urges Action on CPSIA Changes CPSC Commissioner Nancy Nord February 5 said there has been "much behind the scenes action" related to potential CPSIA amendments.
USFA Reviews Residential Heating Fires The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) January 28 reported that from 2005 to 2007 there was an annual average of 54,500 heating fires in residential buildings.
USFA Focuses on Portable Heating for Scrutiny The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) January 28 reported that from 2005 to 2007 there was an annual average of 3,800 fires in residential buildings involving portable heating devices.
Vermont Settles with Dollar Tree over Lead The Vermont Attorney General February 8 announced that Dollar Tree Stores will pay the state $100,000 to settles allegations related to children's jewelry.
Connecticut Warns about BPA The Connecticut Departments of Public Health and Consumer Protection January 28 warned pregnant women and families with young children about bisphenol-A (BPA).
