Consumer Product Safety Commission 1994 Annual Report to Congress CPSC Document #114 Dear Members of Congress: The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is pleased to submit its report for Fiscal Year 1994. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency that works to reduce unreasonable risks of injuries and deaths associated with the 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. As an injury prevention agency, CPSC researches product hazards, participates with industry in developing voluntary standards for products, issues and enforces mandatory standards, and informs the public of potential product hazards. I am delighted to report to you CPSC's efforts at government reinvention and regulatory reform. CPSC should serve as a model for all government agencies. With a staff of less than 500 and the same budget it had in 1979, CPSC exemplifies streamlined, effective, and efficient government that works with industry and the public to achieve its mission to reduce deaths and injuries associated with consumer products. One of CPSC's greatest accomplishments has been in forging partnerships with industry and consumer groups to promote product safety. CPSC encourages industry to voluntarily improve the safety of its products in lieu of mandatory regulations. Manufacturers of window coverings voluntarily eliminated the loops in certain window blind cords, which were associated with the strangling death of about one young child a month. Now window blinds are manufactured with safety tassels or breakaway tassels that split open to prevent a strangulation. This effort will save children's lives without years of bureaucratic red tape. Many manufacturers of children's clothes have voluntarily removed the hood and neck strings on children's sweatshirts and jackets or replaced the strings with buttons, snaps, and velcro. Children were strangled when these strings caught on playground equipment, cribs, escalators and other products. CPSC initiated several massive recalls that received substantial media coverage helping to assure public attention to product hazards. These recalls included crayons made with toxic levels of lead, dangerous tubular metal bunk beds, and flammable chiffon skirts that burned faster than newspaper. I am fortunate to be the first Commission Chairman to have the opportunity to appear regularly on "Good Morning America" and the first Chairman to write a monthly column for "Good Housekeeping Magazine." CPSC transformed the agency's outmoded telephone center into a cutting-edge interactive information system incorporating a 24-hour Hotline, Internet access, bilingual operators, and fax-on-demand services. CPSC's new hotline, which gives consumers vital information on potentially dangerous products, received more than 266,000 calls in its first year of operation, an increase of 78 percent over the previous year. When I arrived at CPSC, I initiated the CPSC Chairman's Commendation for Significant Contributions to Product Safety, to promote product safety by individuals, companies, or groups in the private sector. Recipients of the commendation for this year include: Procter & Gamble for introducing packaging that is easy for adults to open and child-resistant in advance of changes to the regulation; Playskool, a division of Hasbro Inc., for designing the 1-2-3 High Chair with a built-in safety restraint that will help save children's lives; and Sunbeam Plastics for developing adult-friendly, child-resistant packaging for a broad range of consumer products. CPSC has accomplished a number of initiatives that have contributed to its success in regulatory reform. CPSC is working to eliminate obsolete regulations, reduce the volume of regulations, and consolidate regulations to make them more user-friendly for industry. In addition, CPSC successfully negotiated with industry to develop voluntary safety standards, using mandatory rulemaking as a court of last resort. The following pages explain in detail CPSC's work for 1994, which helped reduce injuries and save lives. As a reinvented government agency, CPSC will continue to share the responsibility of product safety with our product-safety partners, industry and the American public. Sincerely, Ann Brown TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SECTION 2: RESEARCH National Electronic Injury Surveillance System National Injury Information Clearinghouse Indoor Air Quality Electrical Surveys and Studies SECTION 3: ISSUING AND ENFORCING MANDATORY PRODUCT REGULATIONS Developing Mandatory Product Regulations Import Surveillance Enforcing Product Regulations SECTION 4: VOLUNTARY STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT Fire/Electrical Hazards Children's Product Hazards Other Hazards SECTION 5: RECALLS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Compliance and Enforcement Action Civil Penalties SECTION 6: SAFETY PARTNERSHIPS SECTION 7: INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES North America Europe Asia SECTION 8: INFORMATION SERVICES SECTION 9: CONSUMER INFORMATION AND MEDIA RELATIONS Media Programs Press Conferences Video News Releases Publications APPENDIXES Appendix A: Deaths, Injuries, and Cost of Injuries from Consumer Products Appendix B: Policies, Final Regulations, and Proposed Regulations Appendix C: Meetings of Substantial Interest Appendix D: Log and Status of Petitions and Applications Appendix E: Voluntary Standards Activities Appendix F: Voluntary Corrective Action Plans and Product Recalls Subsection A/Regulatory Recalls Subsection B/Section 15 Recalls Appendix G: Litigation and Settlements Appendix H: Index of Products Regulated by CPSC Appendix I: Federal-State Cooperative Program Appendix J: Organizational Structure and Functions ===== SECTION 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ============================== Research -- CPSC completed research for the Infant Suffocation Project, which found that soft bedding may contribute to the deaths of as many as 1,800 infants a year or 30 percent of the infants initially diagnosed as dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The research showed that rebreathing expired air (carbon dioxide or CO2) trapped in certain soft bedding products may have contributed to the death of infants found on their stomach (prone) on top of pillows, comforters, and other soft bedding with their nose and mouth covered by these products. -- CPSC completed testing of heat tapes, used widely to prevent water pipes from freezing. CPSC evaluated how effectively recently improved products performed under severe laboratory conditions. The research supported the need to provide an additional electrical safety measure known as ground-fault protection. -- CPSC initiated an engineering study of new and improved electrical safety devices that could prevent electrical fires caused by inadequate wiring, especially in older homes. CPSC is exploring smarter circuit breakers that can detect arcing as well as overload and short circuit conditions, advanced design fuses, and new types of ground-fault protection to replace or supplement existing protection as cost-effective fire prevention measures. -- CPSC completed research which identified the major chemicals emitted from carpet cushions used in homes and schools. CPSC began research to investigate whether any of these chemicals (and chemicals from carpets) could be linked to the health threatening symptoms that consumers report are related to their carpet systems. Voluntary Standards Development -- CPSC provided technical support in the development of 36 voluntary safety standards. -- CPSC worked with ASTM (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials)to complete the adoption of a significant revision to the toy safety voluntary standard. This revision adds safety requirements to address flammability, toxicity labeling, accessibility of batteries in toys, and miscellaneous safety issues. -- CPSC completed a voluntary standards conformance monitoring study on pool, spa, and hot tub covers and initiated a conformance study on bunk beds. Recalls and Corrective Actions -- In 1994, CPSC obtained 330 corrective actions involving more than 11 million consumer products. -- CPSC detained more than 400 shipments of imported consumer products, which did not meet U.S. safety standards, for reconditioning or export out of the United States. -- CPSC conducted an enforcement program that resulted in the identification and voluntary recall of a large number of imported, dangerously flammable women's skirts. -- CPSC identified and obtained voluntary recalls of a large number of tubular metal bunk beds. -- CPSC identified and obtained voluntary recalls of a large number of imported lead-containing crayons. Safety Partnerships -- CPSC co-sponsored a Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector Workshop with the American Gas Association, the National Association of State Fire Marshals, the Gas Research Institute, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The purpose of the workshop was to discuss various issues concerning the use of CO detectors. The sponsors formed six CO Detector Task Forces to address the following topics: Technical Guidance for Response Personnel; Field and Laboratory Testing; Consumer and Professional Education; Standards Education; Action Levels; and Data Gathering and Coordination. -- CPSC officials met with the heads of 13 different government agencies to discuss cooperative activities. These included U.S. Customs, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institute for Injury Prevention and Control, National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Fire Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Army, Occupational Health and Safety Administration, Consumer Information Center, Office of Consumer Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, President's Council on Physical Fitness, and the Federal Emergency Management Administration. CPSC officials also met with the heads of over 40 consumer, non-profit and professional groups. -- CPSC worked with coalitions of organizations to dedicate specific weeks or months to activities aimed at specific safety areas. CPSC worked with the National Electrical Safety Foundation, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Underwriters Laboratories, and others to develop the National Electrical Safety Month program in May. CPSC is part of the Poison Prevention Week Council, which sponsors National Poison Prevention Week in March. CPSC cooperates with members of the fire community during Fire Prevention Month in October. -- CPSC co-sponsored the National Smoke Detector Project, a large public/private partnership of nearly 200 participants dedicated to increasing the number of working smoke detectors in residences. Partners in the project include: the U.S. Fire Administration, the Congressional Fire Services Institute, the National Fire Prevention Association, and the Indian Health Service. International Activities CPSC continued its involvement in a number of international activities that sought to: -- assure that consumer products imported into the United States meet mandatory safety standards; -- encourage mutually-acceptable consumer product safety standards and conformity among nations worldwide; and -- share information and expertise to reduce costs and remain abreast of the latest scientific developments science. North America CPSC joined other federal agencies in providing technical support to United States negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)which became effective on January 1, 1994. Europe and Asia CPSC is a member of the U.S. delegation to the Consumer Policy Committee of the International Organization for Standardization, which met to find ways to increase consumer participation in international consumer product standards development. In November 1993, President Clinton hosted a meeting of leaders for Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). CPSC participated with other U.S. agencies in providing technical support to international discussions dealing with standards related measures. Re-Engineering of Information Services Using state-of-the-art technology, CPSC is working to make information more easily available to consumers. CPSC began a multi-year project, now scheduled for completion in fiscal year 1997, to combine all of its information from numerous computer systems and data bases into one comprehensive, integrated system. The new system will combine information received from different sources, including CPSC's National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, industry, consumer groups, and the public, for access by CPSC staff members and the public. CPSC's Hotline, 1-800-638-CPSC (2772), is an especially effective way for the agency to share life-saving information about dangerous products. The Hotline receives information about the public's experiences with dangerous products, helping CPSC to take the necessary actions that will remove hazardous products from the marketplace or modify standards or designs. It also provides callers with information about product recalls. CPSC took a number of actions to significantly improve Hotline service: -- Increased by 50 percent the number of incoming toll-free phone lines from eight to 12; increased the number of Hotline representatives from four to five, including one full-time staff member fluent in Spanish and English; identified volunteers agency-wide who can respond to callers in a total of 16 languages; and upgraded the Hotline's voice mail system so that after-hours callers can leave messages for return calls the next business day; -- Streamlined the length and the "flow" of the recorded information menus to make the Hotline more user-friendly; -- Informed Hotline callers how they can file product safety complaints via Internet; and -- Surveyed Hotline callers for their ideas to improve the Hotline, Public Affairs, Media CPSC places a strong emphasis on reaching state and local media as well as individual consumers. CPSC has reached large television audiences through the issuance of video news releases and press conferences, by cultivating relationships with national consumer affairs reporters, and with regular appearances on "Good Morning America." Major recalls of lead crayons, metal bunk beds and Indian skirts were covered by USA Today, The Washington Post, the New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, in addition to state and local press. Publications CPSC produced three new publications. -- Indoor Air Pollution - An Introduction for Health Professionals -- Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools -- Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goals Press Conferences CPSC worked with industry to hold eight press conferences on the following subjects: National Poison Prevention Week; the recall of 11 types of children's crayons containing lead; the recall of 300,000 metal bunk beds; projected injuries for in-line skating; fireworks; the voluntary removal of drawstrings from children's clothing by industry; the recall of over a quarter of a million sheer rayon skirts imported from India; carbon monoxide safety and awareness. Video News Releases CPSC produced and distributed video news releases on the following: pool safety (May 1994; 4,271,000 viewers), fireworks safety (July 1994; 9,824,000 viewers), recall round-up (July 1994; 3,902,000 viewers), drawstrings on kids' clothing (July 1994; 17,540,600 viewers), and flammable skirts (August 1994; 102,968,800 viewers). ===== SECTION 2: RESEARCH ======================================= The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission conducts studies and investigations of deaths, injuries, diseases, and economic losses associated with consumer products. This research is used to identify hazardous products and to design effective strategies to reduce product hazards and improve consumer health and well-being. NATIONAL ELECTRONIC INJURY SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (NEISS) CPSC collects information on product-related injuries through a national sample of hospitals participating in the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS). In 1994, NEISS provided the foundation for much of the agency's work, including special studies on baby walkers, fireworks, and swing sets. NEISS continues to serve as a model system for many countries around the world. Systems based on the NEISS model now exist in Japan, New Zealand, and the European Union. CPSC entered into four agreements with other federal agencies to share NEISS data in return for payments to help defray the costs of the system. Under these agreements, CPSC collected information on motor vehicle injuries, occupational injuries, intentional violence, and firearms injuries. NATIONAL INJURY INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE CPSC's National Injury Information Clearinghouse collects complaints, reported incidents, and accident investigation reports, which are sent to manufacturers under an information-sharing program beneficial for consumers, manufacturers, and the agency itself. CPSC encourages manufacturers to inform the agency of any follow-up actions conducted. CPSC received more than 10,000 requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act. The National Injury Information Clearinghouse processed more than 5,300 requests for generic product-related information while the Freedom of Information Act office processed more than 5,000 requests for brand specific information. INDOOR AIR QUALITY RESEARCH CPSC funded and completed contract work, which identified the major chemicals emitted from carpet cushions used in homes and schools. CPSC began research to investigate whether any of these chemicals (and chemicals from carpets) could be linked to the health threatening symptoms that consumers report are related to their carpet systems. CPSC has worked since its inception to protect consumers from illnesses and death associated with exposure to chemical and biological pollutants released into the indoor air. ELECTRICAL RESEARCH CPSC completed a study on smoke detector operability. The study was based on a survey conducted by CPSC in 1993, which indicated that almost 90 percent of households have at least one smoke detector. The 1994 study concluded that there are more households with inoperable smoke detectors than households without smoke detectors. This study confirms the critical need to address maintenance of existing smoke detectors. CPSC completed a study of the reasons for smoke detector alarm failure in fires in 15 cities. About 60 percent of the detectors failed to alarm because they were disconnected from their power source. Among those that were disconnected because occupants experienced problems with them, the reasons most often cited were that it "alarms too often" or that there were unwanted alarms related to cooking activities. SURVEYS AND STUDIES Infant Suffocation CPSC completed research for the Infant Suffocation Project, which found that soft bedding may contribute to the deaths of as many as 1,800 infants a year or 30 percent of the infants initially diagnosed as dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The research showed that rebreathing expired air (carbon dioxide or CO2)trapped in certain soft bedding products may have contributed to the death of infants found on their stomachs (prone) on top of pillows, comforters, and other soft bedding with their noses and mouths covered by these products. Baby Walkers CPSC completed the collection of data about the hazards associated with the use of baby walkers. In 1991, there were an estimated 28,500 emergency room treated injuries related to baby walkers to children less than 15 months of age and between 1982-92 there was an average of one death per year. Bicycles CPSC published the results of the agency's 1990-1993 bicycle project in a booklet entitled "Bicycle Use and Hazard Patterns in the United States" based on two national surveys conducted by the agency in 1991. Serving as a technical resource for individuals and organizations interested in promoting bicycle safety, the publication should facilitate improvements in bicycle safety by providing a sound empirical basis for the design and implementation of safety programs. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) In response to reports of miswiring of GFCIs, a device which provides protection from electrocution, CPSC conducted a study to determine how consumers install GFCIs. CPSC is using the results of the research to support changes to the Underwriters Laboratories standard and to work with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association to develop improved installation instructions. Heat Tapes CPSC completed testing of heat tapes, which are used widely to prevent water pipes from freezing. In 1990, heat tapes were involved in approximately 2,000 residential fires which caused $20 million in property damage and resulted in 10 deaths and 100 injuries. CPSC evaluated how effectively recently improved products performed under severe laboratory conditions. The research supported the need to provide an additional electrical safety measure (ground-fault protection) to prevent fires. Old Electrical Wiring CPSC initiated an engineering study of new and improved electrical safety devices that could prevent electrical fires caused by inadequate wiring, especially in older homes. CPSC is exploring smarter circuit breakers that can detect arcing as well as overload and short circuit conditions, advanced design fuses, and new types of ground-fault protection to replace or supplement existing protection as cost effective fire prevention measures. ==== SECTION 3: ISSUING AND ENFORCING MANDATORY PRODUCT REGULATIONS ================== In an effort to reduce unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products, CPSC issues and enforces product safety standards, including performance standards and labeling requirements. DEVELOPING MANDATORY PRODUCT REGULATIONS PROPOSED RULES Bicycle Helmets As required by the Children's Bicycle Helmet Safety Act of 1994, the Commission took the first step toward establishing a single mandatory performance standard that includes provisions not addressed by current U.S. voluntary standards. The proposal includes provisions addressing the risk of helmets "rolling off" a rider's head during impact and injury risk to children. Mouthwash Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, the Commission proposed requirements for child-resistant packaging of mouthwash containing 3 or more grams of ethanol. Toy Labeling The Commission proposed a regulation to clarify and interpret provisions in the Child Safety Protection Act of 1994. This act requires certain products, such as balloons, small balls, and certain toys and games intended for use by children 3 years of age and older to bear a label warning of a choking hazard. The act also requires firms to report certain choking incidents. IMPORT SURVEILLANCE CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service continued their cooperative efforts to identify and prevent the entry of hazardous consumer products into the United States. The dockside surveillance of consumer products imported into the United States plays a major role in CPSC's compliance program. Hazardous products that violate mandatory safety standards are stopped at the ports of entry so they never reach consumers. Working together, CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service have prevented over 20 million hazardous fireworks and half a million hazardous toys from entering the country. This cooperation had several immediate results: -- prevented injuries and deaths, -- motivated manufacturers and importers to comply with safety regulations, and -- ensured that foreign manufacturers would receive equal scrutiny for safety as domestic manufacturers, leveling the competitive playing field. As a model of inter-agency cooperation, the import surveillance program has been extremely effective. A Memorandum of Understanding between the CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service, originally signed in 1987 and updated in 1990, provides the basis for this cooperation. As a result of these activities over the years, CPSC has seen an increase in the level of compliance of the foreign toy industry. The toy industry has taken greater efforts to more fully inform its members of CPSC's requirements. Many individual firms have developed or improved their internal testing and quality control programs. CPSC and Customs also examined children's art materials for compliance with the Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act. The agencies prevented over 1.9 million art material products that did not meet the requirements of this law from entering the United States. CPSC's safety standard requiring child-resistance in disposable and novelty cigarette lighters became effective on July 13, 1994. CPSC and Customs cooperated closely in the enforcement of these requirements. Even before the cigarette lighter standard became effective, CPSC and Customs worked together to prevent the "stockpiling" of non-child resistant lighters. The standard prohibited the manufacturing or importing of excessive numbers of non-child resistant lighters during the year prior to the effective date of the standard. During May and June 1994, CPSC field staff inspected companies suspected of stockpiling non-child resistant lighters. When CPSC and Customs detected stockpiling, the agencies acted promptly to prevent further non-complying lighters from entering the United States. CPSC and Customs kept over 18 million illegally stockpiled non-child resistant lighters off the market. After the cigarette lighter standard became effective, CPSC and Customs assured that imported shipments complied with the standard. CPSC and U.S. Customs also worked together to prevent the entry of flammable skirts into the United States after CPSC discovered dangerously flammable skirts from India during domestic surveillance. ENFORCING PRODUCT REGULATIONS CPSC conducted a total of 1,590 inspections of U.S. manufacturing, importing, and retailing establishments involved with products subject to the agency's mandatory requirements. CPSC cooperated with the U.S. Customs Service to monitor regulated products at ports of entry. During these domestic and import surveillance activities, CPSC examined more than 2,600 different products to determine compliance with mandatory requirements. It targeted products it believed might violate safety standards. These products included fireworks, children's crayons, and household chemicals and medications requiring child-resistant packaging. CPSC found that about 55 percent or more than 1,430 of the products it examined violated agency regulations. In the case of 170 products, CPSC judged the types of violations to be serious enough to warrant a recall from consumers. As part of the agency's Regulated Products Comprehensive Plan, CPSC targeted enforcement of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act standards for child-resistance and the Federal Hazardous Substances Act labeling requirements for automotive antifreeze products containing methyl alcohol or ethylene glycol. Under this plan, CPSC targets each year certain regulations for specific scrutiny to determine the industry's level of compliance with mandatory standards. The program was based on field screening of these products at retail outlets throughout the country and then inspecting the manufacturers when retail screening indicated possible violations. As a result of the program, CPSC identified 20 manufacturers/private labelers violating the hazardous substances labeling requirements and one of the twenty was also violating child-resistant packaging standards. Products examined during this survey represented 184 different manufacturers/private labelers. This represents a very high level of compliance with both the packaging and hazardous substances acts. As part of its enforcement program, CPSC targeted fireworks. CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service selectively sampled a total of 447 shipments of fireworks. Out of the total number of shipments, 322 violated CPSC's mandatory safety requirements with 188 shipments presenting violations serious enough to warrant seizure or other action by Customs to prevent entry of the shipments into the United States. The level of substantial compliance (other than minor technical violations) with the fireworks regulations remains low at approximately 60 percent for imported fireworks. CPSC is continuing its efforts to assure that fireworks comply with the regulations. ===== SECTION 4: VOLUNTARY STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT ================ To help create safer products in the marketplace, and to help reduce the cost to the federal government for developing and maintaining its own safety standards, CPSC provides technical support to the development of selected voluntary safety standards. These voluntary standards are developed through a national consensus process that assures openness and allows for the participation of all interested parties, including industry, associations, and government. CPSC provided technical support in developing 36 voluntary safety standards. FIRE/ELECTRICAL HAZARDS Gas-fired water heaters igniting flammable vapors cause an estimated 1,960 fires each year, resulting in an estimated 316 injuries, 17 deaths, and $26 million in property damage for a total societal annual cost of $395 million. At CPSC's request, the gas appliance and natural gas distribution industries initiated actions to address the hazard posed by the gas-fired water heater ignition of flammable vapors. Water heater manufacturers began evaluating a possible technological solution to this hazard in which preliminary results are promising. The Gas Research Institute began an $800,000 project to develop a protocol to evaluate technologies. The Institute will submit the protocol to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) water heater subcommittee for adoption into the ANSI water heater standard ANSI Z21.10.1. The gas grill industry adopted a CPSC recommendation to amend the design of their products to reduce the likelihood of fires and explosions caused by leaks at the connection with the tank. Industry agreed to modify the ANSI standard for outside cooking appliances to limit the design of the coupling to the tank to two configurations, both of which will prevent the flow of gas if the coupling is not leak free. CHILDREN'S PRODUCT HAZARDS CPSC supported the development of 14 new or revised national consensus safety standards for products posing potential hazards to children, such as baby walkers and toys. CPSC worked with ASTM (formerly American Society for Testing and Materials) to adopt a significant revision to the toy safety voluntary standard. This revision adds safety requirements to address flammability, toxicity labeling, accessibility of batteries in toys, and miscellaneous safety issues. CPSC assisted in completing national consensus standards for public playground equipment (to help reduce more than 168,000 annual injuries from head entrapment, swing impact, and associated causes) and for bunk beds (to preclude metal beds from collapsing). OTHER HAZARDS CPSC also was involved in voluntary safety standards activities for other products such as gas heater camping equipment, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fireworks devices, and selected gas appliances. A new national voluntary consensus standard was completed which limits the amount of formaldehyde in medium density fiberboard to 0.3 parts per million, and in particleboard for mobile home decking and underlayment to 0.2 parts per million. CONFORMANCE MONITORING CPSC completed its monitoring of conformance to the voluntary standards on pool, spa, and hot tub covers; and bunk beds. ===== SECTION 5: RECALLS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ================= To prevent death and injury, CPSC seeks recalls of dangerous products. In FY 1994: -- CPSC obtained 330 corrective actions involving more than 11 million consumer products which either violated mandatory safety standards, or presented a substantial risk of injury to the public. -- CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service detained more than 400 shipments of imported consumer products, which did not met U.S. safety standards, for reconditioning or export out of the United States. -- CPSC conducted an enforcement program that resulted in the identification and voluntary recall of a large number of imported, dangerously flammable women's skirts. -- CPSC identified and obtained voluntary recalls of a large number of tubular metal bunk beds. -- CPSC identified and obtained voluntary recalls of a large number of imported crayons containing lead. COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT ACTION CPSC can order a manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the purchase price of a product that the Commission determines, after a hearing, presents a substantial hazard to consumers. However, CPSC conducts most corrective actions with the cooperation of companies. CPSC obtained 330 corrective actions, which resulted in the recall, repair, replacement, refund, or prospective design changes to more than 11 million units of consumer products. One hundred sixty corrective actions involved products not subject to mandatory standards that contained defects, such as playground equipment, bunk beds, extension cords, electrical appliances, gas furnaces, recreational products, and laptop computer components. The remaining 170 corrective actions involved more than 2 million units of products that violated CPSC regulations. In addition, the U.S. Customs Service on behalf of CPSC detained more than 400 shipments of imported products that violated CPSC regulations. As a result, about 22.5 million dangerous, violative product units never reached store shelves. Toys and children's products continue to be one of CPSC's prime concerns. CPSC initiated several toy recalls for the following reasons: the toys had paint with lead; the toys for children under 3 had small parts, which presented a choking hazard; or the toys presented a substantial risk of injury to children. For example, CPSC and 11 importers recalled crayons that contained lead. CPSC and a juvenile products company recalled some models of infant carriers with a handle that could break that could result in the infant falling from the carrier. Other product categories involved in product recalls were home electrical appliances, gas furnaces, outdoor electric light fixtures, medications and household chemicals requiring child-resistant closures, general wearing apparel, fireworks, and laptop computer batteries. For example, importers and retailers working with CPSC recalled more than 250,000 women's skirts found to be dangerously flammable. A manufacturer of coffee makers recalled under the counter type coffeemakers with possible thermostat irregularities. A manufacturer of lawn mowers recalled walk behind lawn mowers that in some cases violated the 3-second blade stop requirement, a mandatory safety standard for lawn mowers. CIVIL PENALTIES In addition to the many corrective actions involving various consumer products, the commission was also active in obtaining civil penalty settlement agreements totaling $715,000 in 13 separate matters. These agreements covered CPSC allegations that 1) companies failed to properly report defects in products which could create a substantial risk of injury, or which present an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death, as required under section 15 (b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, or that 2) companies violated mandatory safety requirements. ===== SECTION 6: SAFETY PARTNERSHIPS ============================ CPSC works with a wide network of government agencies and private organizations to provide a safer environment for American consumers. Coalitions of organizations contributed to the success of CPSC's major projects. CPSC co-sponsored the National Smoke Detector Project, a large public/private partnership of nearly 200 participants dedicated to increasing the number of working smoke detectors in residences. Partners in the project include: the U.S. Fire Administration, the Congressional Fire Services Institute, the National Fire Prevention Association, and the Indian Health Service. CPSC participated in the Indian Health Service Safe Home Coalition, a partnership of federal agencies and private organizations supporting the Native American and Alaskan Native populations. The coalition directed its initial efforts to ensuring a working smoke detector in every Native American home. CPSC provided technical assistance to identify problems, such as high disablement rates from nuisance alarms, and to develop community-based programs to address these problems. CPSC co-sponsored a Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector Workshop with the American Gas Association, the National Association of State Fire Marshals, the Gas Research Institute, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The purpose of the workshop was to discuss various issues concerning the use of CO detectors. The sponsors formed six CO Detector Task Forces to address the following topics: Technical Guidance for Response Personnel; Field and Laboratory Testing; Consumer and Professional Education; Standards Evaluation; Action Levels; and Data Gathering and Coordination. CPSC formed partnerships with the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the U.S. Fire Administration to demonstrate how consumers can identify and repair serious electrical wiring deficiencies in older homes. CPSC is a member of the Coalition for a Safer America. This group is developing a national advertising campaign targeted at fire safety for young children. The coalition plans to develop and release a video message in the Fall of 1995 with a major kickoff presentation. Many of CPSC's initiatives were made possible by the cooperation of other groups. For example, CPSC worked very closely with the Window Covering Safety Council and manufacturers of window coverings to develop and implement a solution to the strangulation hazards associated with window covering pull cords. CPSC worked with a broad group of children's clothing manufacturers, importers, and retailers to eliminate drawstrings on the hoods and necks of children's clothes to prevent strangulation. CPSC convened a number of special meetings to discuss solutions to difficult safety problems. CPSC held meetings on the problem of carbon monoxide detector "nuisance alarms," the prevention of fatal window falls, and to address concerns about multiple use safety helmets. CPSC held other meetings to discuss movable soccer goals, baseball safety equipment, and bicycle reflectors. Chairman Brown initiated the CPSC Chairman's Commendation for Significant Contributions to Product Safety, to promote product safety by individuals, companies, or groups in the private sector. Recipients of the commendation include: Procter & Gamble for introducing packaging that is easy for adults to open and child-resistant in advance of changes to the regulation; Playskool, a division of Hasbro Inc., for designing the 1-2-3 High Chair with a built-in safety restraint that will help save children's lives; and Sunbeam Plastics for developing adult- friendly, child-resistant packaging for a broad range of consumer products. The International Consumer Product Safety and Health Organization, founded in 1993, held its first annual symposium in March 1994. This is an organization of government, industry, consumer and other product safety professionals at the national, international, state and local levels. CPSC staff members were instrumental in founding this organization. CPSC officials met with the heads of 13 different government agencies to discuss cooperative activities. These included the U.S. Customs Service, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institute for Injury Prevention and Control, National Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Fire Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Army, Occupational Health and Safety Administration, Consumer Information Center, Office of Consumer Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, President's Council on Physical Fitness, and the Federal Emergency Management Administration. CPSC officials also met with the heads of over 40 consumer, non-profit and professional groups. CPSC also continued its strong state and local programs. State and local officials, working in cooperation with the agency, perform activities that compliment those performed at CPSC headquarters. Projects initiated under contract or in cooperation with CPSC have often served as catalysts for the development of self-sustaining state product safety programs. CPSC worked with coalitions of organizations to dedicate specific weeks or months to activities aimed at specific safety areas. CPSC worked with the National Electrical Safety Foundation, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Underwriters Laboratories, and others to develop the National Electrical Safety Month program in May. CPSC is part of the Poison Prevention Week Council which sponsors National Poison Prevention Week in March. CPSC cooperates with members of the fire community during Fire Prevention Month in October. ===== SECTION 7: INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES ======================= CPSC continued its involvement in a number of international activities that sought to: -- assure that consumer products imported into the United States meet mandatory safety standards; -- encourage mutually-acceptable and conforming consumer product safety standards among nations worldwide; and -- share information and expertise to reduce costs and remain abreast of the latest scientific developments. NORTH AMERICA CPSC joined other federal agencies in providing technical support to United States negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which became effective on January 1, 1994. CPSC continued its support as implementation began on agreements to help reduce technical barriers to trade resulting from regulations and mandatory standards. Provisions of the agreement address the need to give member nations advance notification of proposed rulemaking, the need to use international standards as a basis for standards-related measures, and the need to work jointly to enhance the level of safety and protection of human, animal, and plant life, and the environment. Information sharing between CPSC and its Canadian counterpart, the Public Safety Bureau (PSB), Health Canada, grew significantly. Cooperative activities included sharing research reports, sharing laboratory test results, providing recall alerts, and monthly teleconferences by PSB and CPSC management to review current activities of mutual interest. CPSC and PSB also exchanged training information at sessions in the United States and Canada. EUROPE CPSC participated as a member of the U.S. delegation to the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Committee on Consumer Policy (CCP) and its working party on product safety. The group met in June 1994 to deal with problems of transborder retail trade in consumer goods and services and the group reviewed the implementation of a two-year study on "Consumer Product Safety: Standards and Testing Procedures and Their Effect on Trade between Europe, Japan, and the United States." The study includes a survey to explore these issues as they relate to a sample of consumer products, including riding mowers, microwave ovens, bicycle helmets, and toys. At the end of 1994, CPSC neared completion of an expanded OECD-CCP compilation of OECD members' activities and plans to enhance product safety for older consumers. CPSC is a member of the U.S. delegation to the Consumer Policy Committee of the International Organization for Standardization, which met to find ways to increase consumer participation in international consumer product standards development. Other priorities included child safety and identifying new consumer areas to standardize. Negotiations continued between the United States and the European Union on Mutual Recognition Agreements. CPSC monitored these negotiations to ensure that consumer products will be adequately tested to meet the required U.S. level of safety. CPSC will continue its work with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's Committee on Consumer Policy and will work to develop internationally harmonized chemical test methods, classification systems, and labeling. ASIA In November 1993, President Clinton hosted a meeting of leaders for Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). CPSC participated with other U.S. agencies in providing technical support to international discussions dealing with standards related measures. CPSC successfully advocated the identification and publication of contacts in the governments of Pacific Rim APEC countries who share similar interests in standards issues and activities. WORLDWIDE The Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations was concluded in December 1993. CPSC supported U.S. interagency activities concerned with standards and technical barriers to trade. The agreement allows for each country to determine the level of safety it feels appropriate. In addition, CPSC continued to participate in interagency groups formulating the U.S. position on the international harmonization of chemical systems, including those dealing with eye and skin irritation hazards. ===== SECTION 8: INFORMATION SERVICES =========================== Using state-of-the-art technology, CPSC is working to make information more easily available to consumers. Beginning in March 1994, CPSC took immediate steps to re-engineer operations to improve service provided by CPSC's toll-free consumer Hotline to the American public. CPSC's Hotline, 1-800-638-CPSC (2772), is an especially effective way for the agency to disseminate life-saving information about dangerous, recalled products to the public. As a useful communications tool, the Hotline receives information about the public's experiences with dangerous products, helping CPSC to take the necessary actions that would remove hazardous products from the marketplace or modify standards or designs. To enhance the agency's ability to carry out its mission of reducing the unreasonable risk of injury or death from consumer products, CPSC assembled a team that took a number of actions to significantly improve Hotline service: -- Increased by 50 percent the number of incoming toll-free phone lines from eight to 12; increased the number of Hotline representatives from four to five, including one full-time staff member fluent in Spanish and English; identified volunteers agency-wide who can respond to callers in a total of 16 languages; and upgraded the Hotline's voice mail system so that after-hours callers can leave messages for return calls the next business day; -- Streamlined the length and the flow of the recorded information menus to make the Hotline more user-friendly; -- Informed Hotline callers how they can file product safety complaints via Internet; -- Conducted a survey of callers to the Hotline to develop and implement further improvements to make the Hotline more effective and user-friendly. CPSC transformed the agency's outmoded telephone center into a cutting-edge interactive information system incorporating a 24-hour Hotline, Internet access, bilingual operators, and fax-on-demand services. CPSC's new hotline received more than 266,000 calls, an increase of 78 percent over the previous year. The American public can call the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission toll-free 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Callers can: -- report an unsafe product or product related injury; -- learn whether a consumer product has been recalled; -- obtain information on how to return a recalled product or arrange for its repair; -- understand what safety features to look for when buying a consumer product; -- learn how to use a product safely; and -- receive information about ordering CPSC safety publications. The Hotline is consistent with CPSC's goals and the National Performance Review initiatives to provide more efficient dissemination and better public access to agency information. CPSC's Hotline provides greater public access to CPSC information of recall notices, reports on product safety findings, and product safety recommendations. CPSC established an Internet electronic mail address, info@cpsc.gov, for inquiries about recalls or for reporting potential hazards. Internet users are electronically communicating with info@cpsc.gov to request recall information and to report product hazards. In addition, the agency established a list server capability to enable the public to automatically receive any message CPSC posts on the Internet. CPSC staff members can use Internet to seek information related to their individual projects that may not otherwise be available. CPSC also began a multi-year project, now scheduled for completion in fiscal year 1997, to combine all of its information from numerous computer systems and data bases into one comprehensive, integrated system. The new system will combine information received from different sources, including CPSC's National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, industry, consumer groups, and the public, for access by CPSC staff members and the public. ===== SECTION 9: CONSUMER INFORMATION AND MEDIA RELATIONS ======= CPSC educates and informs consumers about the safety of products, the safe use of products, and what to do with products that have been recalled. Communications and media relations programs are vital to this education effort. CPSC effectively communicates its mission and its product-safety messages directly to consumers, industry, and the media with press conferences, video news releases, and publications. CPSC does this through the following: -- direct response to inquiries from the public; -- outreach efforts with local and national groups and industries; -- media and public information programs; and -- press conferences, print and video news releases, and publications. MEDIA PROGRAMS CPSC places a strong emphasis on reaching consumers through national, state and local media. CPSC has reached large television audiences through the issuance of video news releases and by holding press conferences, by cultivating relationships with national consumer affairs reporters, and with regular appearances on "Good Morning America." Outreach to print media has improved since 1993. CPSC has upgraded an outmoded media alert system from a single, manually-fed fax line for press releases and media advisories to a modern computerized fax system that uses eight dedicated fax lines. As a result, the time it takes for the agency to disseminate information to its press list has been cut from 24 hours to two hours. In 1994, the Public Affairs Office issued 140 press releases. Recalls generated a great deal of press. Major recalls of lead crayons, metal bunk beds and Indian skirts were covered by USA Today, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, in addition to state and local press. In 1994, CPSC was featured in a number of prominent newspapers, magazines and trade publications, including: The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Toy Book, a publication of the toy industry, and Trial, the national magazine of trial attorneys. PUBLICATIONS Consumers contact CPSC for free publications, which are in the public domain and can be reproduced by the consumer without CPSC's permission. This year, CPSC produced three new publications. -- Indoor Air Pollution - An Introduction for Health Professionals, produced with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the American Lung Association, and the American Medical Association, assists health professionals with the identification and reduction of indoor air pollution. -- Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools sets forth guidelines that help consumers understand the risks associated with home pools and enables them to make educated decisions about which barriers to use to reduce child drownings. -- Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goals details safety precautions that can help reduce the injuries and deaths associated with soccer goal tipover. CPSC also compiled recall notices and safety alerts into "Safety Alert Compilations," which were distributed to the agency's mailing lists. CPSC distributed about 1 million publications in 1994. VIDEO NEWS RELEASES CPSC takes advantage of new technologies, including satellite transmission and video news releases, to improve the speed and expand the reach of the agency's information operations. These video news releases are picked up by national networks and local affiliates across the country. CPSC produced and distributed video news releases on the following: Pool safety (May 1994; 4,271,000 viewers), Fireworks safety (July 1994; 9,824,000 viewers), Recall round-up (July 1994; 3,902,000 viewers), Drawstrings on kids' clothing (July 1994; 17,540,600 viewers), and flammable skirts (August 1994; 102,968,800 viewers). PRESS CONFERENCES CPSC has reached consumers through free media, much of which has been attained through press conferences. CPSC worked with industry to hold eight press conferences on the following subjects: On March 15, during National Poison Prevention Week, CPSC and the National Poison Prevention Council held a press conference to raise awareness of child-resistant packaging and poison prevention centers and the role these play in saving lives. Chairman Brown was joined at the press conference by two-year-old Chaz Damon of Reston, Va., who survived an accidental overdose of cough medicine, and Darla Williamson, Chairman of the Poison Prevention Week Council. One month later, on April 5, CPSC held a press conference to announce the recall of 11 types of children's crayons that contained lead. The press conference publicized the recall as well as CPSC's cooperation with the U.S. Customs Service, who seized many of the crayons at the border and alerted CPSC to the potential hazard. On April 6, CPSC and nine importers announced the recall of 300,000 metal bunk beds. CPSC alerted consumers to the beds' potential collapse risk, and promoted awareness of CPSC's work with industry to address this problem. On June 9, in time for the summer season, CPSC released alarming statistics projecting a dramatic increase in in-line skating injuries for the year. Chairman Brown urged in-line skaters to wear helmets and protective padding to help prevent an estimated increase from 37,000 injuries in 1993 to an estimated 76,000 injuries for 1994. CPSC demonstrated dangers associated with fireworks at a press conference on the Mall in Washington, D.C. on June 29. The parents of three-year-old Michael Shannon, who was killed in an fireworks accident in 1993, joined Chairman Brown at the press conference. On July 7, CPSC and industry held a press conference to announce a major initiative to remove the drawstrings from the neck area of children's outerwear, Thelma Sibley, the mother of five-year-old Nancy Sibley who was strangled by her hood drawstring on her elementary school slide in January joined Chairman Brown to emphasize the danger. CPSC held a press conference on August 12 to announce the recall of over a quarter of a million sheer rayon skirts imported from India that burned faster than newspaper, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries. Immediately following the carbon monoxide death of former tennis star Vitas Gerulaitis on September 19, CPSC held a press conference on carbon monoxide safety and awareness. This preceded Carbon Monoxide Safety Awareness Week, which is held in October. [NOTE: This document is CPSC's Annual Report without appendices included. For a complete copy of the CPSC's 1994 Annual Report with appendices, send a request to: 1994 Annual Report, Washington, DC 20207.] ================================================================= APPENDIX A: DEATHS, ESTIMATES OF INJURIES AND ESTIMATES OF COSTS OF INJURIES FROM CONSUMER PRODUCTS The Commission, in fulfilling its mission to protect the public against unreasonable risk of injuries associated with consumer products, collects, reviews and analyzes data on deaths and estimated injuries associated with such products. Appendix A presents three tables which contain summary data by totals and by age groups for deaths, estimated injuries and estimated costs of injuries associated with products under the jurisdiction of the Commission. These products are aggregated into 15 product groupings. While the deaths and injuries in these tables represent product involvement, that involvement does not necessarily indicate causality. Table 1: Deaths Associated with the Use of Certain Consumer Products, October 1, 1992 - September 30, 1993. These data are taken from death certificates the Commission purchases from the states. Comparisons of Table 1 with previous Annual Report tables of deaths associated with the use of consumer products ought not to be undertaken since budgetary restrictions alter the amount and categories of death certificates purchased each year. Table 2: Estimates of Hospital Emergency Room Treated Injuries Associated with Use of Certain Consumer Products, October 1, 1993 - September 30, 1994. This is based on data collected from a statistically selected group of hospitals as part of the Commission's National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS). Comparisons of Table 2 with previous annual report tables of injuries associated with the use of these consumer products must be undertaken cautiously. The NEISS hospital sample was updated as of January 1, 1990, to take into account changes that have occurred in the NEISS sampling frame of emergency departments since the 1975 sampling frame was constructed (e.g., representing hospital emergency departments opened after 1975). The sampling frame was also augmented in January 1, 1991, by doubling the number of hospitals sampled in the three largest strata. In addition, over time, there have been modifications to the definition of in-scope injuries. Table 3: Estimates of the Costs of Hospital Emergency Room Treated Injuries Associated with the Use of Certain Consumer Products, October 1, 1993 - September 30, 1994. This is derived by applying the Commission's Injury Cost Model to the injury estimates of Table 2. For products where Commission remedial action has been considered, additional data have been collected and analyzed to develop more detailed estimates. Based on interviews with victims or witnesses, the Commission identifies causes of accidents, including the interaction among the person, the product and the environment. Using all the available data, the Commission staff periodically prepares hazard analysis reports for selected products. To learn whether an analysis for any particular product is available, or to receive general injury data reports or more detailed data than are included in this appendix, please write to: National Injury Information Clearinghouse U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Washington, DC 20207-0001 TABLE 1 DEATHS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF CERTAIN CONSUMER PRODUCTS OCTOBER 1, 1992 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1993 Source: CPSC Death Certificate Project Note: Product association is defined as any involvement of the product with these deaths and does not necessarily imply causality. The data in this table cannot be used in trend analysis with the data from previous years; due to budgetary restrictions, differing numbers of death certificates may have been purchased in each time period. Data are incomplete for Alaska, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts and Oregon. AGE GROUP 2 65 PRODUCT AND GROUP 1 TOTAL UNDER 5 5-24 25-64 OVER 1.Child Nursery Equipment and 61 59 1 0 1 Supplies 2.Toys 22 14 3 4 1 3.Sports and 1,174 269 381 388 134 Recreational Activities and Equipment 4.Home Commun- 35 3 12 19 1 ication, Enter- tainment and Hob- by Equipment 5.Personal Use 189 16 27 46 100 Items 6.Packaging and 87 33 12 36 6 Containers, for Household Products 7.Yard and Garden 345 9 29 168 139 Equipment 8.Home Workshop 132 8 43 68 13 Apparatus, Tools and Attachments 9.Home and Family 40 22 4 13 1 Maintenance Products 10.General House- 49 2 5 13 29 hold 11.Space Heating, 94 13 26 77 77 Cooling and Ventilating Appliances 12.Housewares 22 4 0 11 7 13.Home Furnish- 884 284 75 287 237 ings and Fixtures 14.Home Structures 448 56 36 177 176 and Construction Materials 15.Miscellaneous 124 47 26 37 14 TABLE 2 ESTIMATES OF HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM TREATED INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF CERTAIN CONSUMER PRODUCTS OCTOBER 1, 1993 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 * Source: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS)3 Note: NEISS data indicate that a product was associated with an injury but not necessarily that the product caused the injury. AGE GROUP 2 EST. 65 MEAN PRODUCT UNDER AND SEVE- GROUP 1 TOTAL 5 5-24 25-64 OVER RITY 1.Child 110,559 93,954 6,718 7,969 1,919 53 Nursery Equip- ment and Supplies 2.Toys 163,775 81,273 59,789 20,305 2,407 34 3.Sports 4,288,068 208,167 2,986,106 1,034,146 59,385 30 and Rec- reational Activities and Equip- ment 4.Home 137,377 34,572 42,971 43,556 16,277 35 Comm- unication, Entertain- ment and Hobby Equipment 5.Per- 498,768 151,545 171,701 140,890 34,466 54 sonal Use Items 6.Pack 344,890 47,217 121,503 151,108 24,950 27 aging and Con- tainers for House- hold Prod- ucts 7.Yard 294,811 11,746 69,760 174,101 39,158 46 and Garden Equip- ment 8.Home 357,906 12,846 92,916 218,517 33,627 50 Work- shop Appa- ratus, Tools and attach- ments 9.Home 134,640 31,814 35,074 56,740 11,012 58 and Family Mainten- ance Equip- ment 10.Gen- 357,652 35,692 34,395 71,808 15,675 67 eral House- hold Ap- pliances 11.Space 155,169 44,856 45,350 49,641 15,098 78 Heating, Cooling and Ven- tilating Appliances 12.House- 819,068 64,030 290,048 420,776 44,178 26 wares 13.Home 2,018,008 564,122 459,483 609,300 384,948 41 Furn- ishings and Fixtures 14.Home 3,475,034 533,756 1,070,991 1,235,667 634,123 38 Struc- tures and Construc- tion Mat- erials 15. Misc. 227,055 51,131 98,325 59,895 17,686 49 *Comparisons with previous annual report tables must be done with caution since the NEISS sample was updated as of January 1, 1990. A-5 TABLE 3 ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS OF HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM TREATED INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF CERTAIN CONSUMER PRODUCTS OCTOBER 1, 1993 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 (IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS) Source: CPSC Injury Cost Model 5 applied to NEISS injury data for the period. AGE GROUP 2 65 AND PRODUCT TOTAL UNDER 5 5-24 25-64 OVER GROUP 1 1.Child 271 217 19 27 8 Nursery Equipment and Supplies 2.Toys 389 163 151 65 9 3.Sports & 13,501 552 8,511 4,194 243 Recreational and Equipment 4.Home Comm- 400 74 109 140 77 unication, Entertainment and Hobby Equipment 5.Personal 1,406 313 470 451 172 Use Items 6.Packaging 838 86 271 397 83 and Contain- ers for House- hold Products 7.Yard and 1,041 23 207 656 153 Garden Equip- ment 8.Home Work- 1,173 28 285 746 114 shop Appar- atus, Tools and Attach- ments 9.Home and 399 70 99 188 41 Family Main- tenance Pro- ducts 10.General 549 122 107 253 66 Household Appliances 11.Space Heat- 527 121 144 192 70 ing, Cooling and Venti- lating Appli- ances 12.House- 1,830 206 582 930 111 wares 13.Home 6,824 1,244 1,191 2,280 2,108 Furnishings and Fixtures 14.Home 12,123 1,153 2,692 4,508 3,770 Structures and Con- struction Materials 15.Misc. 724 110 300 237 76 A-6 1 Product groups and specific products are included in each group. These products are defined in the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) Coding Manual (1994), Directorate for Epidemiology, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. 1.CHILD NURSERY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Baby carriages, walkers and strollers Cribs, playpens and baby gates High chairs and youth chairs Miscellaneous 2.TOYS Children's sports and hobby equipment Electric trains, cars and accessories Projectile or flying toys Toy chests and boxes Tricycles (children's) Wagons and other ride-on toys Miscellaneous 3.SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT Amusement rides Archery ATVs, mopeds, minibikes, etc. Barbecue grills, stoves and fuel Baseball/softball Basketball BB guns, BB's and pellets Beach, picnic and camping equipment Bicycles and accessories Billiards or pool Bowling Boxing Cheerleading Curling Dancing Darts Exercise equipment Fencing Fishing Football Golf Gymnastics and equipment Hockey, all kinds Horseback riding Horseshoes Ice or snow boating Lacrosse, rugby and miscellaneous ball games Martial arts Mountain climbing Playground equipment Racquet sports Shuffleboard Skateboards Skating, all kinds Snowmobiles A-7 Snow skiing and snowboarding Soccer Swimming activity, pools and equipment Toboggans, sleds, snow discs, etc. Track and field Trampolines Unicycles Volleyball Water skiing, tubing and surfing Wrestling Miscellaneous HOME COMMUNICATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND HOBBY EQUIPMENT Sound recording and reproducing equipment Television sets and stands Miscellaneous 5.PERSONAL USE ITEMS Cigarettes, etc., lighters, lighter fluids and matches Clothing, all Coins Desk supplies Drug poisonings to children under 5 Grooming devices Holders for personal items Infrared lamps and saunas Jewelry, watches, keys and key chains Massage devices Protection devices (eyes, ears, etc.) Razors, shavers and razor blades Miscellaneous 6.PACKAGING AND CONTAINERS FOR HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS Cans and other containers Glass bottles and jars Paper, cardboard and plastic products 7.YARD AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT Chain saws Hand garden tools Hatchets and axes Lawn and garden care equipment Lawn mowers, all types Other power lawn equipment Outdoor electric lighting equipment Pumps Trimmers and small power garden tools A-8 8.HOME WORKSHOP APPARATUS, TOOLS AND ATTACHMENTS Automotive accessories and chemicals Batteries, all types Battery chargers Chains Engines, non-automotive Hoists, lifts, jacks, etc. Power home tools (excluding saws) Power home workshop saws Welding, soldering, cutting tools Wires, cords, not specified Workshop chemicals Workshop manual tools Miscellaneous 9.HOME AND FAMILY MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS Cleaning agents (excluding soaps) Cleaning equipment, non-caustics Drain, oven cleaners and caustics Paints, solvents and lubricants Polishes and waxes Soaps and detergents Miscellaneous 10.GENERAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES Cooking ranges, ovens, etc. Irons and clothes steamers Refrigerators and freezers Washers and dryers Miscellaneous 11.SPACE HEATING, COOLING AND VENTILATING EQUIPMENT Air conditioners Chimneys and fireplaces Fans (excluding stove exhaust fans) Furnaces Heating stoves and space heaters Pipes (heating and plumbing) Radiators Water heaters Miscellaneous 12.HOUSEWARES Cookware Drinking glasses Knives, unpowered Scissors Skewers and picks Small kitchen appliances Tableware and accessories Miscellaneous 13.HOME FURNISHINGS AND FIXTURES Bathtub and shower structures Beds, mattresses and pillows Blankets A-9 Carpets and rugs Chairs, sofas and sofa beds Desks, cabinets, shelves, racks, etc. Drapery rods and accessories Electric fixtures, lamps and equipment Fireplace equipment Holiday and party supplies Hot tubs, spas and whirlpools Ladders and stools Mirrors and mirror glass Other miscellaneous furniture and accessories Scales (excluding baby scales) Sinks and toilets Tables Window, table, chair and bed covers Miscellaneous 14.HOME STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Automatic doors and door openers Cabinet or door hardware Ceilings and walls of a completed structure Counters and counter tops Fences Glass doors, windows and panels Handrails, railings and banisters Insulation Nails, carpet tacks, etc. Non-glass doors and panels Outside attached structures and materials Outside unattached structures Porches, open side floors, etc. Stairs, ramps, landings and floors Window and door sills (including frames) Wood panelling and particleboard Miscellaneous 15.MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS Alarms and escape equipment Business and office machines Dollies and carts Elevators and other lifts Fireworks and flares Fuel-burning lighting equipment and fuels Gasoline and diesel fuels Generators Miscellaneous 2 "TOTAL" includes incidents where the age was not recorded. Therefore, the aggregated age groups may not equal the total. 3 The NEISS is a probability sample of the hospital emergency departments in the United States and its territories. All consumer product-related injuries reported in the sample hospitals are transmitted via computer to the Commission on a daily basis. These injury reports not only provide the means for estimating the magnitude of consumer product-related injuries in the United States, but also provide a source for gathering further information concerning the nature and probable cause of the accident. A-10 Since the estimates shown in this table are based on a sample of hospital emergency departments rather than all hospital emergency departments in the United States, they are subject to sampling error. For a description of the sample design and calculation of the sampling error, write: National Injury Information Clearinghouse U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Washington, D.C. 20207-0001 4 Each consumer product-related injury seen in the emergency department is assigned a severity value ranging from 10 to 2,516, based on a combination of three factors: injury diagnosis, body part involved and disposition of the case. The estimated mean severity is an average severity value for an estimated number of injuries. Based on the nature of the injury and the body part affected, all nonfatal injuries are classified to a 6-point scale with injuries ranging from minor to most severe. This ranking is based on medical judgment in terms of expected physical impact, as well as threat to life and potential for permanent impairment. This scale value is then increased by one if the patient is admitted for inpatient hospital care; a seventh point on the scale is established for those injuries with the most severe classification which require hospitalization. Poisonings are an exception to the procedure. A poisoning case which is treated and released is classified as a "2" on this scale, while a poisoning case requiring hospitalization is classified as a "6." Deaths are classified as "8" on this scale, but are grouped with Category 7 in the weighting procedure discussed below. A geometric inflation factor is used to reflect differences in the degrees of severity among the seven scale categories. Category 1, the least severe category, has been assigned a value of "10." This value is increased by 20 percent to arrive at a value of "12" for Category 2. Therefore, each succeeding scale category value is increased by a geometric proportion of the preceding value; i.e., 40 percent, 80 percent, up to a 640 percent increase for Category 7. Because the mean severity is based on value judgments, the reader should use caution in interpreting small differences in these measures between product groups. 5 The estimates in Table 3 of the costs of emergency room treated injuries associated with the use of consumer products are from the Injury Cost Model (ICM) developed by the Directorate for Economic Analysis. The ICM includes 11 injury cost components: medical costs; forgone earnings; transportation costs; visitors' forgone earnings; visitors' transportation costs; health insurance administration costs; product liability insurance administration costs; litigation costs; disability costs; retreatment costs; and pain and suffering costs. Since the ICM relies solely on information on the emergency room treated injuries reported in Table 2, the cost estimates in Table 3 do not include the costs of consumer product-related injuries that were treated elsewhere, such as in physicians' offices, health maintenance organizations, and freestanding emergency clinics. Table 3 also excludes the economic losses of fatalities associated with the use of a consumer product. These losses may be substantial. Injury cost estimates are adjusted to June 1994 price levels using the overall consumer price index and the overall medical care index. Age group costs may not add to product totals because the age of the victim was not always known. ================================================================= APPENDIX B: POLICIES, FINAL REGULATI0NS, AND PROPOSED REGULATIONS ____________________________________________________________ DESCRIPTION PROPOSED FINAL EFFECTIVE RESOURCE DATE ____________________________________________________________ CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT Proposed Action: Requirements for 07/01/94 59 FR 33925 reporting choking incidents pursuant to the Child Safety Safety Protection Act Safety standard 08/15/94 59 FR 41719 for bicycle helmets under the Children's Bicycle Helmet Safety Act of 1994 FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACT Final Action: Amendment of 06/25/93 02/25/94 03/25/94 59 FR 9073 clacker ball ban to exclude certain items from coverage Proposed Action: Statement of 03/08/94 59 FR 10761 enforcement policy under the Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act to apprise the public of the Commission's enforcement focus Ban under the 07/01/94 59 FR 33932 Child Protection Safety Act of 1994 of small balls for children under three years of age and requirements for labeling certain toys and games for children three years of age and older POISON PREVENTION PACKAGING ACT Proposed Action: Child-resistant 05/11/94 59 FR 24386 packaging requirement for mouthwash packages containing 3 grams of more of ethanol ================================================================= APPENDIX C: MEETINGS OF SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST During Fiscal Year 1994, Commissioners and staff at the Consumer Product Safety Commission held meetings to discuss matters related to the mission of CPSC. The list of those meetings complies with the requirements of section 27(j)(8) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, which requires the Annual Report to account for "the extent of cooperation of Commission officials and representatives of industry and other interested parties in the implementation of this Act." We have compiled this list on the basis of meetings announced in CPSC's weekly Public Calendar. It is important to note that this list of meetings does not account for all meetings between Commission personnel and outside parties because not all such meetings are required to be listed in the Public Calendar. The Commission's Meetings Policy (16 CFR part 1012) requires that meetings concerning matters of "substantial interest" be listed in the Public Calendar while meetings on "non-substantial interest" are not required to be listed, although many are. For example, field staff meet frequently with a wide range of outside organizations in order to inform consumers and others of CPSC's work, but since these meetings are of "non-substantial interest" as defined by CPSC's Meeting Policy, they are not necessarily listed in the Public Calendar. Also, the list may not fully account for all meetings of voluntary standards development organizations with which CPSC participated. For additional information on voluntary standards efforts, see Appendix E. CPSC's Meetings Policy defines "substantial interest" as concerning "any issue that is likely to be the subject of a regulatory or policy decision by the Commission." The Meetings Policy imposes the following three requirements on CPSC staff and Commissioners who hold or attend meetings involving matters of "substantial interest:" 1) they must announce the meetings in advance in the Public Calendar, 2) they must hold these meetings open to the public, unless certain specified exceptions apply, and 3) they must submit summaries of such meetings to the Office of the Secretary. In addition, summaries of telephone conversations involving "substantial interest" matters also must be submitted to the Office of the Secretary. Meeting summaries are available from the Office of the Secretary upon request under the Freedom of Information Act. For copies of the Public Calendar, please write to: Office of the Secretary U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Washington, DC 20207 ABBREVIATIONS We have used the following abbreviations: EXCE Directorate for Compliance and Enforcement CPSA Consumer Product Safety Act CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission EC Directorate for Economic Analysis EP Directorate for Epidemiology ES Directorate for Engineering Sciences EXHR Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction EXPA Office of Information and Public Affairs FO Directorate for Field Operations HS Directorate for Health Sciences OEX Office of the Executive Director OGC Office of the General Counsel LIST OF MEETINGS ADS VENTURES March 3 ES: electrical appliance testing AMERICAN FIBER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION February 15 ES & other CPSC staff working on the Infant Suffocation Project: polyester batting AMERICAN FIREWORKS STANDARDS LABORATORY March 4 EC: fireworks sales August 16 EP & other CPSC staff: draft testing plan for multiple tube mine and shell fireworks devices AMERICAN FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (AFMA) January 27 EC & EXHR: voluntary standards activities regarding upholstered furniture March 29 EC: upholstered furniture flammability AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION (AGA) February 23 ES: flammable vapors from water heaters March 8 EC & other CPSC staff: carbon monoxide (CO) detectors May 11 EC: a June 2 workshop on carbon monoxide detectors June 2 EC & other CPSC staff: Carbon Monoxide Detectors Workshop August 5 EC, EP & other CPSC staff: carbon monoxide deaths and injuries associated with the use of household fuel-burning appliances AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION April 5 EC: information and education campaigns on carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and CO detectors July 14 EC & other CPSC staff: information and education efforts on CO poisoning and its prevention and detection AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) November 30 ES: electrical voluntary standards December 13 EXHR: domestic and international activities February 8 EXHR & other CPSC staff: ANSI voluntary standards activities February 8-9 ES: safety standards for gas-fired grills AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE cont'd. March 8 ES: dry cell batteries April 6 ES: safety standards for gas-fired appliances April 7 ES: safety standards for gas-fired appliances April 27-29 ES: gas-fired central furnace May 26-27 ES: decorative appliances June 9-10 ES: safety standards for gas-fired grills July 21 ES: CPSC electrical hazards program July 29 Chairman Ann Brown & other CPSC staff: Voluntary Standards Forum Sept.13-15 ES: gas-fired central furnaces Sept.29-30 HS: draft unified North American standard for portable fuel-fired camping equipment AMERICAN PYROTECHNICS ASSOCIATION August 16 EP & other CPSC staff: draft testing plan for multiple tube mine and shell fireworks devices AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS Nov.7-1 HS & ES: IAQ '93 Meeting on Operating and Maintaining Buildings for Health, Comfort, and Productivitity AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HOME INSPECTORS March 24 ES: home inspection issues AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Nov.17-19 EXHR: participated in the Industry/ Government Voluntary Standards Conference AMWAY CORPORATION December 8 HS: a metered spray package currently on the market July 12 HS: mouthwash packaging ARONSTEIN, J. (Consulting Engineer) March 24 ES: residential electrical wiring ARTS AND CRAFTS MATERIALS INSTITUTE May 4 Chairman Ann Brown/staff: crayons and other children's art products May 4 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: testing of crayons May 4 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: children's art products Sept.30 OGC & other CPSC staff: lead in crayons and lead testing of crayons ASSOCIATION OF HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS (AHAM) Sept.7 EP & other CPSC staff: Investigation Guidelines for Range Fires ASTM October 13 EP: infant and children's garments sizing standard Nov.9-11 ES: new and revised voluntary standards for various nursery products November 30 HS, EP & ES Laboratory: draft labeling and performance standards for five-gallon buckets November 30- ES: proposed development of safety standards December 1 for soft-type play equipment December 1 ES: revision to voluntary standard for bunk beds December 1-3 EP: revisions to voluntary standard F 1487 on public playground equipment December 8-10 ES: bicycle headgear and playground surfacing voluntary standard Feb.28-Mar.2 ES & other CPSC staff: new and revised voluntary safety standards for juvenile products March 1-4 ES: development of a new and revised voluntary safety standards for home and public playground equipment March 17 HS & ES: draft labeling standard and information and education efforts on plastic five-gallon buckets March 21-23 HS: leaded paint encapsulants, removal, and testing method standards March 29 HS: child-resistant packaging test methods May 2 ES: performance requirements for five-gallon buckets May 19 HS: the negative ballots received on the Toy Safety Voluntary Standard revision May 19-20 ES: revision to standards on playground surfacing and bicycle headgear June 13 ES: voluntary standard for five-gallon buckets June 16 EXHR: ASTM consumer product safety standards and activities June 16-17 HS: leaded paint encapsulants, removal, and testing June 28 ES: voluntary standards for toddler beds and strollers July 19 HS & other CPSC staff: child-resistant packaging test protocols July 20 ES: performance requirements to address drowning in five-gallon buckets July 22 ES: provisions for a new voluntary standard for toddler beds July 25 Chairman Ann Brown, EXHR & other CPSC staff: F-15 committee activities and future plans August 2 ES & HS: a revision of the ASTM voluntary standard for toy safety September 21 ES & other CPSC staff: voluntary labeling and performance standards for five-gallon buckets Sept.27-30 ES: voluntary standards for home & public playground equipment BENNETT INDUSTRIES April 26 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: infants drowning in buckets BINNEY AND SMITH September 20 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: scented crayons September 20 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: lead in crayons and scented crayons BIONAIRE August 11 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: upcoming housewares convention BRK ELECTRONICS Nov. 15-16 ES: various models of BRK smoke detectors obtained through the Operability Survey and the Fire Incident Study of The National Smoke Detector Project May 5 EC: carbon monoxide detectors and a June 2 workshop on carbon monoxide detectors May 11 EC: a June 2 workshop on carbon monoxide detectors BUCKET INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES December 13 HS: labeling and performance standard for five-gallon buckets April 26 Chairman Ann Brown: infant drownings April 26 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: five-gallon buckets CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY AND HEALTH ASSOCIATION April 15 EC: the CPSC model building code proposal for CO detectors CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE (CRI) November 1 HS & EP: industry proposals for consumer response programs and occupational investigations September 12 HS & EP: CRI research program CASE MANAGEMENT, INC. Nov. 15-16 ES: various models of BRK smoke detectors obtained through the Operability Survey and the Fire Incident Study of The National Smoke Detector Project CENTER FOR EMISSIONS CONTROL February 24 HS & OGC: Methylene Chloride Project CHARCOAL MANUFACTURERS April 22 EP: warning labels CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (CSMA) May 5 HS: child-resistant packaging July 25 HS & other CPSC staff: comments on proposed changes to the child-resistant packaging test protocols August 10 HS: propylene glycol ethers CIBA-GEIGY CORPORATIONS January 11 HS & other CPSC staff: the proposed child-resistant packaging regulations for lidocaine/dibucaine September 9 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: child-resistant packaging for topical anesthetics September 9 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: lidocaine/dibucaine product packaging COALITION FOR SAFE STEEL CONTAINERS May 9 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: safety concerns May 9 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: safety concerns COLOR PIGMENTS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC. April 6 CE: the Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act and its applicability in their industry COMBE, INC. September 8 OGC: lidocaine, ointments, creams and gels September 12 Chairman Ann Brown/staff & other CPSC staff: PPPA requirements for lidocaine September 12 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: PPPA requirements for lidocaine September 12 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith: lidocaine/dibucaine CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA (CFA) June 3 EXHR: upcoming CPSC conference on multi-use helmets August 30 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: Child Safety Protection Act and CPSC's implementation September 12 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: Child Safety Protection Act CONSUMER REPRESENTATIVES December 13 HS: labeling and performance standards for five-gallon buckets April 18 Chairman Ann Brown/staff: Chairman's goals for the agency and ideas the group may have CONSUMERS UNION August 30 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: Child Safety Protection Act and CPSC's implementation September 12 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: Child Safety Protection Act COOPER INDUSTRIES September 2 ES: electrical wiring devices CPSC NATIONAL STATE & LOCAL COMPLIANCE SEMINAR March 2 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: Chairman gave opening remarks DEGENKOLB, JOHN G. (fire protection engineer/code consultant) June 14 EC & other CPSC staff: carbon monoxide detector building code proposals DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) November 3 EC & other CPSC staff: HUD requirements for manufactured housing and the use of carbon monoxide detectors DISABILITY COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES June 1 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: PPPA protocol initiatives ELECTRICAL WIRING REPRESENTATIVES January 26 ES: home electrical systems ELECTRICAL WIRING SYSTEMS INTERESTED PARTIES June 7 ES: electrical inspections of older homes June 8 ES: innovative technology for detecting/monitoring conditions that could lead to electrical wiring system fires June 9 ES: electrical wiring methods for residential rehabilitation work to correct unsafe conditions EMORY UNIVERSITY September 7 EXHR: areas of mutual interest, including upcoming Chairman's Roundtables on Multi-Activity Helmets and Baseball FERMAGALICH, DR. DAN November 2 ES & other CPSC staff: baby walkers FIRST ALERT April 29 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: CO detectors and upcoming CO workshop FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION November 5 HS: musk xylol GAITHER AND MURPHY LAW FIRM September 26 Chairman Ann Brown/staff: ignition of flammable vapors from gas water heaters September 26 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: ignition of flammable vapors from gas water heaters September 26 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: injuries resulting from ignition of flammable vapors from gas water heaters GAS APPLIANCES MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (GAMA) November 8 ES, EP & other CPSC staff: consumer information program on ignition of flammable vapors March 8 EC & other CPSC staff: carbon monoxide (CO) detectors June 28 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: gas water heaters GAS APPLIANCE TECHNOLOGY CENTER November 3-4 ES: status of gas appliance research GAS RESEARCH INSTITUTE June 2 EC & other CPSC staff: Carbon Monoxide Detectors Workshop August 5 EC, EP & other CPSC staff: carbon monoxide deaths and injuries associated with the use of household fuel-burning appliances GRACO CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS, INC. May 25 HS & other CPSC staff: design of baby walkers HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL September 24 ES: electrical wiring methods when rehabilitating older homes HALOGENATED SOLVENTS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION February 24 HS & OGC: Methylene Chloride Project HARBORVIEW INJURY PREVENTION AND RESEARCH CENTER February 18 ES & other CPSC staff: Forum on Head Protection in Recreational Sports HARDWOOD PLYWOOD AND VENEER ASSOCIATION April 19 HS & other CPSC staff: various topics relating to formaldehyde emissions from pressed wood products HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE PACKAGING COUNCIL November 9 HS & CE: definition of a failure for unit dose packaging May 3-4 HS: spoke on the revised test methods for child-resistant packaging at the National Symposium on Patient Compliance HEDSTROM, INC. March 24 ES: provisions in the voluntary standard for home playground equipment HEARTH PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION October 18 HS & other CPSC staff: CPSC Wood Stoves project HELP! (encapsulant manufacturers group) December 8-9 HS: lead paint encapsulants HERON CABLE INDUSTRIES, LTD. June 13 ES: test results on heat tapes HOMEPRO SYSTEMS, INC. January 27 ES: electrical wiring inspections HYDROAIR INDUSTRIES January 26 EXCE: the performance of suction drain covers and hair entrapment in spas and whirlpool baths IKEA January 25 EXHR & ES: toy safety standards INCHCAPE TESTING SERVICES February 15 ES & other CPSC staff: testing procedures for toys and bicycles INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE November 17 ES: development of a National Safe Home Coalition INDOOR AIR QUALITY PUBLICATIONS October 27-29 HS: Lead Tech '93 Conference on lead in paint levels, detection and abatement INSTITUTE FOR STANDARDS RESEARCH January 18 HS: child-resistant packaging test methods May 2 HS: child-resistant packaging test methods August 11 HS & other CPSC staff: comments on the proposed changes to the child-resistant packaging test protocols August 23 HS: child-resistant packaging test protocols INTERNATIONAL APPROVAL SERVICES April 14 Safety standards for gas-fired grills INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER PRODUCT HEALTH AND SAFETY SYMPOSIUM March 3 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: Chairman gave opening remarks March 3-4 ES & EXHR: participants INTERNATIONAL SECURITY CONFERENCE AND EXPOSITION August 30- EC: carbon monoxide detectors September 1 JACUZZI WHIRLPOOL BATH January 26 EXCE: suction drain covers and hair entrapment in spas and whirlpool baths JENNER AND BLOCK April 14 ES: five-gallon steel buckets May 9 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: safety concerns as related to steel buckets May 9 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: steel buckets JUVENILE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (JPMA) April 22 EXPE & members of the Crib Project Task Force: crib deaths associated with old cribs KGM INDUSTRIES COMPANY November 30 CE, HS, EP & OGC: novelty lighters LEEVON TRADING PTY, LTD. January 27 EP & other CPSC staff: safety alert on soft bedding under sleeping babies LEGO SYSTEMS September 20 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: toy labeling and choking incidents September 20 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: toy labeling bill LETICA CORPORATION April 26 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: infants drowning in buckets MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDS (MHCSS) October 28-29 ES: heat tape April 7-8 ES: ground-fault circuit interrupters and heat tapes MARYLAND NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION November 17 ES: presentation on public playground safety MCDONALD'S CORPORATION August 2 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: product safety MEDICAL EXPERTS June 20 Chairman Ann Brown/staff & other CPSC staff: injury reduction METHYLENE CHLORIDE LABELING INTERESTED PARTIES May 25 HS & other CPSC staff: methylene chloride labeling MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT November 4 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith: introductory/courtesy visit MINNESOTA SAFE KIDS COALITION May 6 ES: Playground Safety Conference NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSUMER AGENCY ADMINISTRATORS (NACAA) September 30 Chairman Ann Brown: priorities and plans for the future and consumer areas NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS April 11 EXPA & HS: public information on child-resistant cigarette lighters NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS (NAM) September 16 Chairman Ann Brown: roundtable discussion regarding priorities for the agency NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE FIRE MARSHALS January 19 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: objectives and activities of the Association June 2 EC & other CPSC staff: Carbon Monoxide Detectors Workshop July 1 Chairman Ann Brown/staff: residential fire injuries from cooking fires NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL August 2 Chairman Ann Brown/staff: children's sleepwear August 2 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: children's sleepwear NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC) COMMITTEE PANEL 20 January 20-22 ES: proposed revisions to NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA) November 12 ES: receptacle-type ground-fault circuit interrupters May 8 ES: ground-fault circuit interrupters NATIONAL FIRE ALARM CODE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE/HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT April 11-13 EC: carbon monoxide and fuel gas detectors NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) October 14-15 ES: safety standard for LP-gas use November 15 ES: status of activities of the National Smoke Detector Project November 15-17 ES: inspection code for existing dwellings April 11 EXPA & HS: public information on child-resistant cigarette lighters May 16-18 ES: home electrical systems fires NATIONAL FIREWORKS ASSOCIATION August 16 EP & other CPSC staff: draft testing plan for multiple tube mine and shell fireworks devices NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (NIST) October 19 ES: residential smoke detector performance in the United States NATIONAL LIGHTER ASSOCIATION April 11 EXPA & HS: public information on child-resistant cigarette lighters NATIONAL PARTICLEBOARD ASSOCIATION April 19 HS & other CPSC staff: various topics relating to formaldehyde emissions from pressed wood products NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION (NPGA) October 10-12 ES: safety standards for residential LP-gas use March 4 ES: safety standards for residential LP-gas March 14-16 ES: safety standards for LP-gas NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION October 20-22 ES: Playground Safety Workshop NATIONAL RETAILERS FEDERATION June 28 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: strings and cords on children's clothing NATIONAL SAFE KIDS CAMPAIGN June 27 Chairman Ann Brown/staff, EXPA & other CPSC staff: cooperative efforts August 3 EC, EXHR, HS & other CPSC staff: carbon monoxide poisoning prevention and detection August 30 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: Child Safety Protection Act and CPSC's implementation September 12 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: Child Safety Protection Act NATIONAL SMOKE DETECTOR PROJECT June 24 ES & other CPSC staff: smoke detector operability June 28 ES & other CPSC staff: accomplishments of Project activities NATIONAL SWIMMING POOL INSTITUTE May 26 EXHR & OGC: door alarms to restrict children's access to residential swimming pools NEWCO, INC. March 24 ES: provisions in the voluntary standard for home playground equipment N-METHYLPYRROLIDONE PRODUCERS GROUP December 3 HS, OGC & EP: paint stripping formulations February 15 HS & EP: specific issues concerning testing and consumer education for safe paint stripping April 19 HS & members of the Methylene Chloride Project team: current CPSC activities concerning paint strippers NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUG MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION April 18 HS & other CPSC staff: voluntary program to place mouthwashes with ethanol in child- resistant packaging May 25 HS & other CPSC staff: proposed child- resistant packaging for products containing lidocaine or dibucaine NORTH AMERICAN PACKAGING CORPORATION April 26 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: infants drowning in buckets May 11 Office of Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall: voluntary labeling and I & E programs for five-gallon buckets OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE November 2 ES: riding mower program December 9 ES & EP: voluntary standard for riding mowers Feb.23-24 ES: riding mower stability September 8 Chairman Ann Brown/staff, ES & other CPSC staff: riding lawn mowers September 8 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: riding lawn mowers September 8 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: riding lawn mowers OUTSIDE INTERESTED PARTIES July 27 Chairman Ann Brown & other CPSC staff: falls from windows September 19 Chairman Ann Brown & other CPSC staff: multi-activity helmets PACE, INC. July 5 ES: electrical circuit breakers PASS AND SEYMOUR June 23 EP: design of ground-fault circuit interrupters PAUL, JAKE CONSULTING SERVICES May 25 EXHR: stair safety PERRITT LABORATORIES June 27 HS & other CPSC staff: child-resistant packaging test protocols PLASTICAN, INC. April 26 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: infants drowning in buckets POLYSEAL August 30 HS & other CPSC staff: proposed senior test for child-resistant packaging PROCTOR AND GAMBLE February 4 HS & other CPSC staff: child-resistant packaging regulations RAYCHEM CORPORATION December 15 ES & EXPA: heat tape safety messages May 26 ES: test results on Raychem products June 15 ES: test protocols and results for electrical heat tapes RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR FRAGRANCE MATERIAL November 5 HS: musk xylol RIDING MOWER WORKING GROUP May 18 ES, OGC & EP: the voluntary standard for riding mowers ROPAK October 18 HS & other CPSC staff: bucket design and labeling April 26 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: infant drowning in buckets May 11 Office of Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall: five-gallon buckets voluntary labeling and I&E programs May 13 Chairman Ann Brown/staff: five-gallon buckets SLEEP PRODUCTS SAFETY COUNCIL November 13 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith & EXPA: Chairman speaking at the First Annual Sleep Products Safety Council Safety Conference April 11 EXPA & HS: public information on child- resistant cigarette lighters SMITH-GATES March 4 EP & EXPA: cooperative campaign on new listed heat tapes SOCIETY FOR ACADEMIC EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS May 11 Chairman Ann Brown: expanded collaboration with CPSC on collection of injury data SQUARE D COMPANY May 10 ES: electric wiring devices STEORTS, NANCY HARVEY July 6 EC: CPSC's carbon monoxide detection project September 9 EC: carbon monoxide detectors TECHNICAL RESEARCH CORPORATION March 2 ES: electric wiring devices TELEDYNE CORPORATION August 3 EXCE: child-resistant packaging for tubes TOBACCO INSTITUTE June 16 ES: cigarette studies related to the Fire Safe Cigarette Act of 1990 TOY MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA (TMA) Feb. 16-18 EXPA & other CPSC staff: Toy Safety Seminar February 16 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: gave opening remarks at Toy Safety Seminar April 19 Chairman Ann Brown/staff: issues of mutual interest May 1-2 Chairman Ann Brown/staff: keynote speaker at TMA Summer Conference May 10 Chairman Ann Brown: matters of mutual interest July 19 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: Child Safety Protection Act July 19 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: Child Safety Protection Act July 29 Chairman Ann Brown: Child Safety Protection Act UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC. (UL) December 7 EXHR & ES: various product safety issues and UL standards December 9 ES: UL/CSA Heat Tape Standard Harmonization February 16 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith: gave open remarks at Annual UL/CPSC Meeting February 17 ES: effects of tight building construction on heating appliances August 10 EXHR: ground-fault circuit interrupters August 11 EXHR & ES: standards for ground-fault circuit interrupters September 7 EP & other CPSC staff: Investigation Guideline for Range Fires September 12 Chairman Ann Brown/staff, OCR & OGC: CPSC/UL activities UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE ACTION COUNCIL (UFAC) January 27 Chairman Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: UFAC's activities over the past year U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY June 2 EC & other CPSC staff: Carbon Monoxide Detectors Workshop July 14 EC & other CPSC staff: information and education efforts on CO poisoning and its prevention and detection U.S. FIRE ADMINISTRATION April 11 EXPA & HS: public information on child- resistant cigarette lighters U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP August 30 Commissioner Jacqueline Jones-Smith/staff: Child Safety Protection Act and CPSC's implementation September 12 Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall/staff: Child Safety Protection Act VENTEX, INC. September 13 ES & other CPSC staff: open flame testing of mattresses and upholstered furniture WATER HEATER INDUSTRY August 30 ES: safety standards for gas-fired water heaters September 22 ES: safety standards for gas-fired water heaters WHEATLEY BLAIR, INC. May 5 EC: a June 2 workshop on carbon monoxide detectors May 11 EC: a June 2 workshop on carbon monoxide detectors WILEY, REIN & FIELDING December 13 ES & EXPA: heat tape safety messages May 26 Tests and results on Raychem products WOODSET, INC. March 24 ES: voluntary standard for home playground equipment ================================================================= APPENDIX D: LOG AND STATUS OF PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS The Consumer Product Safety Amendments of 1981 repealed former section 10 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). That section provided that any person could petition the Commission to issue, amend or revoke a consumer product safety rule, and required the Commission to grant or deny the petition within 120 days. The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) requires each agency to give interested persons the right to petition for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a rule. Therefore, notwithstanding the revocation of former section 10 of the CPSA, the Commission continues to receive and act on petitions for rulemaking under the CPSA and the other statutes which the Commission administers: The Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA); The Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA); The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA); and The Refrigerator Safety Act (RSA). Although the Commission is no longer required to act on petitions for consumer product safety rules within 120 days, the Commission addresses all petitions as responsively and expeditiously as possible. The status of each petition under consideration during Fiscal Year 1994 is listed in this appendix using the following terminology: Granted - The Commission has decided to initiate a rulemaking proceeding. Denied - The Commission has decided not to initiate a rulemaking proceeding. Decision - Commission review and analysis of the petition is incomplete at this time. Pending Petition Summary of Disposition as of Number Petitioner Petition September 30, 1994 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT CP 92-1 William Requests amendment Denied 11/3/93 O'Keefe of safety standard for architectural glass. CP 93-1 John M. Requests issuance Denied 3/24/94 Urbancic of a safety standard for floor furnaces. CP 94-1 Bernard Development of a Decision Schwartz safety standard for Pending for portable electric heaters. FEDERAL FLAMMABLE FABRICS ACT FP 93-1 National Requests issuance of 5/12/94-Granted Assoc. of a safety standard for as to small State Fire upholstered furniture. open-flame ig- Marshals nation; Denied as to large open-flame ig- nation;Deferred as to cigarette ignition FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACT HP 93-1 New York City Requests rule on back- Decision Pend- Dept. of Con- yard play sets. ing suer Affairs HP 94-1 Charles De Issuance of child seat Decision Pend- Stefano standards for shopping ing carts. POISON PREVENTION PACKAGING ACT PP 93-1 State of New Request for issuance Granted York of a rule to require 11/12/93 child-resistant packag- ing of mouthwash con- taining 5% ethanol. PP 94-1 Douglas Petition for exemption Decision Pend- Ingoldsby from PPPA requirements ing for unsweetened iron- containing powders. ================================================================= APPENDIX D: LOG AND STATUS OF PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS The Consumer Product Safety Amendments of 1981 repealed former section 10 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). That section provided that any person could petition the Commission to issue, amend or revoke a consumer product safety rule, and required the Commission to grant or deny the petition within 120 days. The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) requires each agency to give interested persons the right to petition for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a rule. Therefore, notwithstanding the revocation of former section 10 of the CPSA, the Commission continues to receive and act on petitions for rulemaking under the CPSA and the other statutes which the Commission administers: The Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA); The Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA); The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA); and The Refrigerator Safety Act (RSA). Although the Commission is no longer required to act on petitions for consumer product safety rules within 120 days, the Commission addresses all petitions as responsively and expeditiously as possible. The status of each petition under consideration during Fiscal Year 1994 is listed in this appendix using the following terminology: Granted - The Commission has decided to initiate a rulemaking proceeding. Denied - The Commission has decided not to initiate a rulemaking proceeding. Decision - Commission review and analysis of the petition is incomplete at this time. Pending Petition Summary of Disposition as of Number Petitioner Petition September 30, 1994 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT CP 92-1 William Requests amendment Denied 11/3/93 O'Keefe of safety standard for architectural glass. CP 93-1 John M. Requests issuance Denied 3/24/94 Urbancic of a safety standard for floor furnaces. CP 94-1 Bernard Development of a Decision Schwartz safety standard for Pending for portable electric heaters. FEDERAL FLAMMABLE FABRICS ACT FP 93-1 National Requests issuance of 5/12/94-Granted Assoc. of a safety standard for as to small State Fire upholstered furniture. open-flame ig- Marshals nation; Denied as to large open-flame ig- nation;Deferred as to cigarette ignition FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ACT HP 93-1 New York City Requests rule on back- Decision Pend- Dept. of Con- yard play sets. ing suer Affairs HP 94-1 Charles De Issuance of child seat Decision Pend- Stefano standards for shopping ing carts. POISON PREVENTION PACKAGING ACT PP 93-1 State of New Request for issuance Granted York of a rule to require 11/12/93 child-resistant packag- ing of mouthwash con- taining 5% ethanol. PP 94-1 Douglas Petition for exemption Decision Pend- Ingoldsby from PPPA requirements ing for unsweetened iron- containing powders. ================================================================= APPENDIX E: VOLUNTARY STANDARDS ACTIVITIES During FY 1994, CPSC provided technical support to the development of 36 voluntary safety standards. Nearly all of these were handled by three standards development coordinating organizations - ASTM (formerly called the American Society for Testing and Materials), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). These standards provide performance safety provisions addressing potential hazards associated with consumer products found in our homes, schools, and recreational areas. A number of new or revised national consensus safety standards were approved and published in FY 1994, for which the CPSC staff provided technical assistance. In November 1993 a new national consumer product safety standard for public playground equipment (ASTM 1487) was published. The provisions of this standard seek to reduce the over 168,000 annual injuries from head entrapment, swing impact, entanglement, and other causes associated with the use of public playground equipment. This is one of the most comprehensive national consensus voluntary safety standards for which the staff has provided technical support. On November 16, 1993, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) membership adopted a new residential electrical maintenance code (NFPA-73) for existing one- and two- family dwellings. This code provides provisions to help reduce the deaths, injuries, and property damage resulting from an estimated 43,500 fires annually which are associated with home electrical systems. It is anticipated that improvements to this code will be recommended by the CPSC staff based on information obtained while conducting the FY 1994 and FY 1995 priority project on home electrical system fires. Also in November 1993, ANSI gave final approval to a revised national consensus standard on gas flexible connectors. This revised safety standard includes more demanding test provisions to reduce the likelihood that gas flexible connectors will develop leaks, which can lead to death and serious injury from explosions and fires. ANSI approved a new American National Standard for Medium Density Fiberboard (ANSI A208.201994)" on February 4, 1994, This provides for the first time a national consensus standard that establishes a maximum emission level (0.3 ppm) for formaldehyde in medium density fiberboard. In addition, a proposed new ANSI standard which limits formaldehyde emissions in hardwood plywood was in the final approval process at the close of the year. In June 1994, the "Classification of Child-Resistant Packages (D3475-94-1)" standard was revised. This revision includes classification for new child-resistant packaging developed since the standard was last revised. Also during that month, a revised national consensus standard, "Consumer Safety Specification for Bunk Beds (ASTM F1427-94)," was approved. The revised standard addresses structural failure of metal bunk beds. Bunk bed collapse can result in serious injury or death to those in the lower bunk. New safety provisions added to the bunk bed standard include a dynamic structural integrity test similar to that in a European (EN) standard for bunk beds. At the end of FY 1994, a significant revision to the ASTM toy safety standard (ASTM - F963-92) was nearing final approval. This revision adds safety requirements to address flammability, toxicity, labeling, battery operated toys, and miscellaneous safety issues. Additional issues relating to strings and cords; crib and playpen toys; and small parts were scheduled for early FY 1995. Other important events took place in the areas of monitoring conformance to voluntary standards and accelerating the standards development process. The CPSC staff completed a voluntary standards conformance monitoring study on pool, spa, and hot tub covers and a follow up study on manufacturers claiming to manufacture "safety covers." A separate voluntary standards conformance monitoring study on bunk beds was approved and initiated. ASTM's new fast track "provisional standard" procedures were published in May 1994. CPSC staff were encouraged to advocate the use of these procedures to significantly expedite safety standard approval. The ASTM Juvenile Products Subcommittee is initiating this process for children's products standards such as toddler beds. The Executive Committee of the ASTM F15 Committee on Consumer Products recommends use of this process on all safety standards handled by its subcommittees. The CPSC staff requested that ASTM host an organizational meeting of all materially affected parties to determine the desirability of initiating a new voluntary standards development effort for strings on children's clothing. ASTM approved the request and at a meeting held September 12, 1994, decided to develop a provisional standard to address strangulation and entanglement hazards associated with drawstrings in children's clothes. On September 29-30, 1994, CPSC staff advocated that ANSI develop national consensus performance requirements to limit carbon monoxide emissions and improve warning labels on portable camping heater, lanterns, and stoves. Follow up meetings of industry engineers at CPSC's Engineering Sciences Laboratory were scheduled for the following month. A description of the purpose and status of each of the 36 CPSC supported voluntary standards development projects follows: SUMMARY LISTINGS OF FY 1994 VOLUNTARY STANDARDS PROJECTS Product/Project (1) Bicycle Helmets Buckets: Five-Gallon Open-Head* Bunk Beds Camping Equipment Carbon Monoxide Detectors* Clothing Strings Child-Resistant Packaging Cribs Electrical Maintenance Code, Residential Fireworks Devices Flexible Connectors, Gas Formaldehyde in Pressed Wood Products Furnaces, Gas Central* Gas Systems: Residential Overpressure Protection* Gas Venting Systems* Gas 20lb. Systems* Heat Tapes Heaters, Kerosene (Emissions) Heaters, Unvented Gas Heaters, Vented Gas* Indoor Air Quality: ASHRAE Indoor Air Quality: ASTM Infant Bedding & Related Accessories Lead Abatement National Electrical Code Playground Equipment, Public Playground Equipment, Soft Contained Playground Surfacing Riding Mowers* Shock Protector Devices Smoke Detectors* Strollers Toddler Beds Toy Safety Walkers Water Heaters, Gas* Note: (1) An asterisk (*) indicates a "participation" level of involvement. Projects without an asterisk are "monitoring" level projects. Definitions of "participation" and "monitoring" are attached. Definition of Participation and Monitoring Level Involvement (See 16 CFR 1031.10(b) and (c)) "Participation" includes one or more of the following and is greater involvement than "monitoring": regularly attending meetings of a standards development group; taking an active part in discussions; research; engineering, health sciences, economics, or epidemiology support; information and education programs; and administrative assistance. "Monitoring" includes one more of the following and is lesser involvement than "participation": maintaining awareness of the standards development activities through written and oral inquires; receiving and reviewing minutes of meetings and copies of draft standards; attending meetings and making comments, as appropriate; and, responding to requests for information on risks of injury. DESCRIPTION OF CPSC 1994 VOLUNTARY STANDARDS ACTIVITIES 1. BICYCLE HELMETS - (ASTM F08.53) Purpose - The purpose of this project is: (1) to support the revision of a performance standard for bicycle helmets (ASTM F1447-93), which will include a provision for helmet roll-off stability, (2) to support the development of a future ASTM standard for infant/toddler headgear, and (3) to use these and other voluntary standards as the basis of a mandatory rule prescribed by the Children's Bicycle Helmet Safety Act of 1994 which was signed into law on 6/19/94. Status - Revisions to the ASTM standard will be balloted to specify metallic test headforms, require a more realistic wet conditioning environment, and add a roll-off test procedure and requirement. A proposed revision will include recreational roller skating (including in-line skating) within the title and scope of the current ASTM F1447 bicycle helmet standard. Work continues on the development of a new standard for infant/toddler headgear and on the development of more appropriate mass specifications for test headforms. The CPSC staff is currently developing a mandatory performance standard for bicycle headgear based on existing and proposed voluntary standards provisions.. 2. BUCKETS, FIVE-GALLON - (ASTM F15.31) Purpose - To develop a permanent labeling standard to replace the current ASTM ES26-93 emergency labeling standard and to develop a national consensus performance standard for five-gallon buckets to minimize the drowning hazard to young children. Status - The permanent labeling standard was drafted and balloted at the subcommittee level . All but one negative vote was resolved and it will be discussed at the ASTM subcommittee's 1/24-25/95 meeting. (The emergency labeling standard remains in effect.) A draft emergency performance standard was balloted in 3/94 which resulted in 15 negative votes. The draft standard was withdrawn and a special task group formed to perform a complete review of the proposed requirements. In 9/94 the subcommittee developing the standard reviewed proposed standard provisions and heard presentations on possible new bucket modifications. The subcommittee is scheduled to meet again on 1/25/95 to discuss new ideas and possible draft standard provisions. 3. BUNK BEDS (ASTM F15.30) Purpose - To revise an existing standard for bunk beds (ASTM F1427-92) by adding a provision addressing collapse of metal beds. Status - The revision was approved on 6/15/94 and the standard was republished in 8/94 as ASTM F1427-94. 4. CAMPING EQUIPMENT (ANSI Z21.62-63 AND Z21.72-73) Purpose - To develop performance requirements to limit carbon monoxide emissions and improve warning labels on portable camping heaters, lanterns, and stoves. Status - ANSI and the Canadian Gas Association are currently working to develop harmonized standards for these appliances. CPSC representatives attended a joint subcommittee meeting in Toronto on 9/29-30/94 to express concerns regarding carbon monoxide poisonings and to advocate the development of an effective safety standard. CPSC staff are scheduled to meet with industry engineers at CPSC's laboratory on 11/30/94 to begin discussing the technical feasibility of developing performance requirements and warning labels., 5. CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS (UL 2034) Purpose - To develop a new UL standard for residential carbon monoxide detectors, to obtain national consensus of the UL standard through the ANSI process, to develop a NFPA Recommended Practice for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors, and to advocate that the model building code organizations adopt CPSC staff proposals to install CO detectors in new homes. Status - The UL 2034 standard was approved and in 1994 was proceeding routinely through the ANSI national consensus approval process. Based on experiences with the use of CO detectors, UL scheduled a 12/13/94 meeting to discuss possible changes to the standard.. Possible changes will address the sensitivity levels of the detectors, the ability of the product to reset, and consumer use instructions. The National Fire Protection Association Committee on Household Fire Warning Equipment is scheduled to meet in 11/94 to review and vote on comments to a draft proposed Recommended Practice for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Fuel Gas Detectors. Approved comments will be incorporated into a new draft of the Recommended Practice, which will be sent forward to be reviewed by the NFPA Technical Correlating Committee. If the Recommended Practice is sent forward for and approved by membership vote , the effective date would be 7/95. The CPSC staff submitted a proposal to the International Congress of Building Officials (ICBO) which, if adopted, will require the installation of CO detectors in new homes. The staff plans to defend this proposal at ICBO's 2/95 meeting. 6. CLOTHING STRINGS - (ASTM F15.37) Purpose - To develop a new safety standard to address strangulation and entanglement hazards that may exist with drawstrings on children's clothing. Status - In 9/94, ASTM established Subcommittee F15.37, Drawstrings on Children's Clothing, to develop a new standard for drawstrings on children's clothing.. Working groups were formed to define hazards and to address issues related to scope and terminology, performance requirements, education, and communication. A second meeting was scheduled for 12/94 to discuss these areas in more detail and to establish a schedule for standard development. The subcommittee plans to use the ASTM fast track provisional standard procedures to expedite the standard development process. 7. CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING, ASTM D10.31 Purpose - To develop voluntary safety standards for child-resistant packaging (CRP).. Status: The CPSC staff continued working with the ASTM D10.31 Subcommittee and the ASTM Institute for Standards Research (ISR) on an interlaboratory study to test older adults' ability to open various types of CRP. ASTM is preparing an older adult protocol test using the ISR methodology. The ASTM D10.31 Subcommittee met on 7/19/94 with CPSC representatives to discuss the proposed changes to the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) test protocol. In 6/94, the "classification of Child-Resistant Packages (D3475-94-1)" standard was revised This revision includes classification of new child-resistant packaging developed since the standard was last revised. 8. CRIBS - (ASTM F15.40.23) Purpose - To develop a new voluntary standard addressing the structural and mechanical integrity of non-full-size cribs that will be a companion to a similar standard for full-size cribs (ASTM F1169-88). Status - A proposed new standard was approved by the F15.40 Subcommittee on 3/6/94. The proposed standard is expected to be balloted by the ASTM F15 Committee on Consumer Products with a ballot closing date of 11/10/94. 9. ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE CODE, RESIDENTIAL - (NFPA-73) Purpose - To develop a new residential electrical maintenance code for existing dwelling which will reduce the incidence of fires, injuries, and deaths associated with electrical systems in existing homes. A new electrical safety code with electrical systems in existing homes. Status - On 11/16/93, a new National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) safety code for the electrical maintenance of existing, one- and two-family dwellings was approved. It was issued on 1/14/94 and effective on 2/11/94.. After limited experience applying the code, CPSC staff found the code valuable and requested NFPA to establish a three-year revision cycle to enable consideration of constructive proposals to improve the code as necessary. A revision cycle is now in effect and the next meeting of the NFPA-73 Committee will be held in 3/95. 10. FIREWORKS DEVICES Purpose - To monitor the implementation of the industry developed standards, testing, and certification program to address the risk of injury associated with fireworks devices.. Status - Implementation of the new American Fireworks Standards Laboratory (AFSL) Voluntary Quality Improvement Certification Program began in 1/94. U.S. importers, who receive approximately 75 to 80 percent of the imported fireworks from China, had high priority products tested by an AFSL contracted independent laboratory prior to exportation from China. Participants of the program were prohibited by their participation in the program from distributing noncertified shipments. As a result of the limited nonstatistical survey of the AFSL certified products conducted under the CPSC FY 1994 Fireworks Program, AFSL revised the test sampling plan and lowered the Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) to reduce the number of failing units needed to reject a tested lot of fireworks devices. However, given the small sample size of CPSC's 1994 survey and the newness of the third party laboratory testing program, the staff is reserving judgment on the efficacy of the AFSL program. AFSL's Voluntary Standards Committee is scheduled to meet in 1/95 to consider final revision of its interim voluntary standard for multiple tube mine and shell aerial display devices which addresses the potential for tip-over while in operation. 11. FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS, GAS - (ANSI Z21.24) Purpose - To revise the ANSI standard on fas flexible connectors in order to provide improved stress testing. Status - On 11/18/93, ANSI approved a revised standard on gas flexible connectors. Revisions to the standard included procedures for preconditioning connectors prior to sub- jecting them to an ammonia atmosphere test. The CPSC staff was actively involved in the revision of this revised stan- dard; however, the staff completed its contribution in FY 1993, several weeks prior to the final approval of the stan- dard. 12. FORMALDEHYDE IN PRESSED WOOD PRODUCTS - (ANSI A208.1, ANSI A208.2, AND HPVA HP-1 1992) Purpose -To develop effective national consensus voluntary standards limiting consumer exposure to formaldehyde emis- sions from pressed wood products. Status - On 2/4/94, ANSI approved a new "American National Standard for Medium Dens- ity Fiberboard (ANSI A208.2-1994)." which sets limits on formaldehyde emissions. An industry standard which sets limits on formaldehyde emission in hardwood plywood was proceeding through the ANSI national consensus approval process and its final approval as American National Standard ANSI/HPVA HP-1 1995 was anticipated in 1/95. 13. FURNACES, GAS CENTRAL - (ANSI: Z21.44, Z21.47, Z21.48, Z21.49, and Z21.64) Purpose - To improve the safety performance of residential gas central furnaces by revising national consensus vol- untary safety standards. Status - The CPSC staff recom- mended to the ANSI Z21 Committee that RV furnaces maintain the same safety features as those of other furnaces . 14. GAS SYSTEMS: RESIDENTIAL OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION - (ANSI Z223.1 & NFPA 58) Purpose- To revise the National Fuel Gas Code to provide for better overpressure protection in residential LP-gas systems and to develop a standard for residential natural gas ser- vice regulators. Status - A proposed revision to the NFPA 58 standard has been approved by the NFPA 58 Committee. When full approval is obtained, the standard will require new residential LP-gas installations to have two-stage regulation in lieu of single-stage regulation. This will provide improved overpressure protection. The CPSC staff recommended mechanisms to get LP-gas pressure regulators out of service when they reach their estimated life expectancy. This should reduce age-related regulator failures which may cause overpressurization. A draft standard for residential natural gas service regulators was under development by the American Gas Association (AGA). It is estimated that this standard will be available for public review and comment in FY 1995, at which time CPSC staff will have the opportunity to review it and provide comments, as appropriate. 15. GAS VENTING SYSTEMS - (NFPA 54 & ANSI Z223.1-1992) Purpose- To develop and revise ANSI standards and the National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA-54) to provide improved safety for exhausting gas appliance products of combustion. Status - The International Approval Services (formerly call the American Gas Association Laboratories) is conducting tests on common venting of home appliances. Underwriters Lab- oratories (UL) has created an ad hoc committee to examine the need to modify standards to address potential back drafting caused by house depressurization. The CPSC staff sits on the ad hoc committee to make recommendations for improvements in safety provisions of the ANSI Z223.1-1992 16. GAS 20 LB. SYSTEMS - (UL 2061 & ANSI Z21.58) Purpose - To improve the safety and performance of gas outdoor cooking and heating equipment (typically supplied by LP gas in the "20 pound" cylinder). Status - The ANSI Z21.58 Subcommittee approved provisions that will standardize the fittings between the tank and the grill, eliminating a major leak source. These ANSI standard provisions will be effective on 10/1/95. Interim safety provisions were developed that require leak prevention and overpressure protection. These provisions will become effective on 10/1/94. Beginning on that date, all 20 pound cylinders shipped from a manufacturer are required to have the female portion of the fitting. Beginning on 10/1/95, all gas grills shipped from the manufacturer will be re- quired to have safer quick-connect fittings in place of POL connectors. 17. HEAT TAPES - (UL 1462) Purpose - To support the development of a new voluntary safety standard to reduce residential fire losses associated with electrical heat tapes. Status - The CPSC staff con- tinued to monitor the development of the proposed new UL Standard 1462, Consumer-Installed Heating Cable Systems, which will include all the requirements for mobile home; roof and gutter; and, residential heat tapes. (Formerly, requirements were covered in "Outline of Investigations", Subjects 1462, 1588, and 2049 respectively.) The staff submitted comments to UL on the proposed standard and a comment for the proposed 1996 National Electrical Code. A CPSC representative attended UL meetings held to improve heat tape standard requirements and to harmonize require- ments with the Canadian Standards Association. 18. HEATERS, KEROSENE (Emissions): INDOOR AIR QUALITY - (UL 647) Purpose -To revise the existing UL 647 standard to include an emission rate standard for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and a certification test method. Status - The staff developed a hood test method which can be used to measure nitrogen di- oxide emission rates from kerosene heaters. The staff also recommended an emission rate limit for inclusion within the UL 647 standard. UL accepted the test method and issued a bulletin proposing testing by manufacturers using the test method developed by the CPSC staff. The staff met with industry, UL, and ANSI in 4/94 to discuss staff recommenda- tions for limiting NO2 emissions. Industry submitted follow-up data to refine the staff recommendation for the NO2 emission rate. The staff considered the data and con- tinued discussions throughout FY 1994 on the appropriate emission rate limit for nitrogen dioxide. Staff input and final recommendations for revisions to the UL standard were completed. 19. HEATERS, UNVENTED GAS: INDOOR AIR QUALITY - (ANSI Z21.11.2) Purpose - To revise the ANSI standard for unvented gas space heaters to incorporate an emission rate for nitrogen di- oxide. Status - The CPSC staff, having completed testing of unvented gas space heaters using a standard hood test system and having participated in a series of round robin tests, met with the ANSI Z21 Committee in 4/94 to discuss an appro- priate nitrogen dioxide emission rate and provisions for a revised voluntary standard. Staff input and final recom- mendations for revisions to the ANSI standard were com- pleted. 20. HEATERS, VENTED GAS - (ANSI Z21.11.1-1991) Purpose -To revise the ANSI Z21.11.1 standard to reduce the risk to consumers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning . Status - A CPSC staff representative attended the ANSI Z21.11.1 subcommittee meetings to consider changes in the ANSI vented gas heater standard. The CPSC staff is con- cerned about a proposed change to the standard which might weaken the vent safety shutoff system (VSSS) requirements for vented wall furnaces. The staff initiated death and injury data collection on vented gas heaters and planned to develop appropriate recommendations for safety improve- ments in the safety provisions of the voluntary standard. 21. INDOOR AIR QUALITY : ASHRAE - (ASHRAE 62-89 ) Purpose - To establish indoor air quality national consensus voluntary standards for buildings. Status - An American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers standard, "Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality (ASHRAE 62-1989)" was adopted as an ANSI American National Standard in 1991 and was being revised during FY 1994. The CPSC staff monitored proposed revisions to the standard. 22. INDOOR AIR QUALITY: ASTM -(ASTM D22.05) Purpose - To establish ASTM testing standards relating to indoor air quality. Status -The CPSC staff completed its review of indoor air quality proposed standards and issues of interest which were considered by the ASTM D22.05 Subcommittee. Examples included proposed standards for exposure modeling and small chamber emission testing. 23. INFANT BEDDING & RELATED ACCESSORIES - (ASTM F15.40.26) Purpose - To develop a new ASTM national consensus standard to address ingestion/choking on decorative items and entanglement/strangulation on strings and threads of infant bedding products and nursery soft goods. Status - A second draft of a proposed new standard was completed and scheduled for discussion at a 10/4/94 ASTM meeting. 24. LEAD ABATEMENT - (ASTM E06.23) Purpose - To develop standards for practices and products used in the abatement of lead hazards, especially those related to leaded paint. Status - The CPSC staff prepared comments for a 11/94 meeting on the standard guide for the selection and use of liquid applied and liquid reinforced encapsulant coatings. Revisions to the standards for field collection of dried paint samples, settled dust samples, and soil samples were prepared for ballot vote in 11/94. The staff supported the revisions. The next ASTM E06.23 Subcommittee meeting was scheduled for 1/10-11/95 and the staff planned to provide comments on standards related to liquid encapsulants, spot test kit use, and portable x-ray fluorescence spectrometry for the meeting. 25. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Purpose - To enhance the safety of electrical consumer products by upgrading the protection afforded by the National Electrical Code (NEC) at the time of the NEC revision. Status - CPSC staff prepared eight separate comments on proposals to revise the 1993 NEC. These comments were scheduled for forwarding prior to the 10/21/94 dead- line. The comments covered the following product/project areas: electric heat tape, home electrical systems (circuit breakers), electric boat hoists, spas/hot tubs, and ground- fault circuit-interrupters. CPSC' staff planned to attend one code-making panel meetings on 12/12-14/94 and to dis- cuss these and numerous other electrical safety comments on proposals affecting consumers. A report on action taken by the code-making panels on the comments will be published in early 1995. The draft revised NEC will then be presented to the sponsoring organization, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), for adoption at their 5/95 meeting. The new edition will become the 1996 NEC. 26. PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, PUBLIC - (ASTM F15.29) Purpose - To revise an existing standard for public playground equipment (ASTM F1487-93) that originally was approved on 9/16/93 and published in 11/93. Status - A ballot of the subcommittee's resolutions of negatives and comments accompanying a 6/13/94 ballot closed on 9/23/94. Ten negative votes were received together with several comments accompanying affirmative votes. The negative votes addressing track rides, swing bay clearance, upper body equipment, balance beans, and a test method for entrapment in partially bounded openings were discussed at a 9/29/94 subcommittee meeting and the subcommittee's resolution of these negative votes was on a letter ballot that closes on 1/6/95. A special task group was created within the frame- work of the F15.29 subcommittee to draft recommendations for (a) harmonizing the requirements in the U.S. voluntary stan- dard with those in a Canadian standard and (b) an inter- national (ISO) standard for public playground equipment. 27. PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, SOFT CONTAINED (ASTM F15.36) Purpose - To develop a new voluntary national consensus safety standard having requirements for enclosed playground structures (frequently seen at fast food restaurants) that are significantly different in design from equipment covered by the ASTM public playground equipment standard (F1487-93). Status - The F15.36 subcommittee has had a total of four meetings the most recent being on 9/28/94. Working groups are developing requirements for entrapment, layout, materials, access/egress, equipment, mainten- ance/hygiene and terminology. 28. PLAYGROUND SURFACING - (ASTM F08.52.01) Purpose - To revise an existing safety standard (ASTM F1292-93) having requirements for shock absorbing materials used as surfacing under and around playground equipment. Status - A 6/93 revision of the F1292 standard made the requirements for impact attenuation consistent with the recommendations in the 1991 CPSC Handbook for Public Playground Safety. A second revision of the ASTM standard was drafted and balloted. This proposed revision includes provisions which require that fasteners, or anchoring devices on manufactured mats, must also meet impact attenu- ation requirements. Further, the task group focused on requirements and test procedures to determine when playground surfacing materials are accessible to persons with disabilities. When completed, the requirements may be considered by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board for inclusion in the Board's guidelines for playground accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 29. RIDING MOWERS - (ANSI B71.1) Purpose - To revise the ANSI B71.1 standard by including improvements in the areas of blade stop time, dynamic stability, and control layout. Status - In 1993, the CPSC staff completed and forwarded to the industry an analysis of human factors tests of time to blade access and control layout issues. The staff notified the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) of the need to modify CPSC and OPEI activities to emphasize that OPEI has lead responsi- bility for revising the ANSI voluntary national consensus standard. The staff briefed the Commission on the status of activities on 3/24/94 and provided the Commission with an options package on 9/13/94. The Commission directed the staff to explore industry willingness to address certain issues, and report back to the Commission during the first quarter of 1995. Any further action related to riding mowers will be handled under routine voluntary standards monitoring. 30. SHOCK PROTECTION DEVICES (GFCIs) - (UL 943) Purpose - The purpose of this project is to add safety provisions to the UL 943 standard for ground-fault circuit-interrupters (GFCIs) in order to enhance shock protection from electric circuits. Status -- At the 8/94 UL Industry Advisory Committee meeting, CPSC staff continued to stress the need for improved performance requirements to address the hazards associated with miswired GFCIs. In 9/94, UL proposed the following additions to the UL 943 standard: (1) standardized terminal markings, (2) a visual indicator to alert the installer if the GFCI is miswired, and (3) new installation instructions to explain the function of the miswired indicator. UL anticipates com- pletion of review of all comments by the end of 1/95. Adoption could follow within 60 days. The UL proposed effective date for new terminal markings is 6 months after adoption; the proposed effective date for the miswired indicator is 18 months after adoption. It is anticipated the revised UL standard will be submitted to ANSI for approval as a national consensus standard under the ANSI system. (All UL consumer product safety standards are submitted for ANSI approval as national consensus standards after they have been approved as UL standards.) Further, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has volunteered to head a task force to oversee the development of improved installation instructions. CPSC staff is providing information to insure that appropriate issues are addressed. In a separate action, the CPSC staff commented in favor of a proposal to the National Electrical Code which would require marking the "line" wires in an outlet intended for connection of a GFCI. In this way, consumers who might attempt to replace a receptacle-type GFCI would be able to match the markings on the conductors at the outlet with similar markings on the devices. 31. SMOKE DETECTORS - (UL 217) Purpose - To revise the "Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke Detectors (UL 217)" so as to reduce the number of deaths and injuries from residential fires. Status - A CPSC contractor's study of smoke detector horn reliability was completed and forwarded to UL. CPSC staff evaluated the UL 217 standard and identified 11 possible deficiencies based on information gained from a prior field investi- gations study, a general operability survey, and the horn reliability study. CPSC staff planned to meet with the UL Industry Advisory Committee on 1/24/95 and present specific recommendations for improvements in the UL standard. 32. STROLLERS - (ASTM F15.40.08) Purpose - To revise an existing standard in order to add provisions addressing entrapment/strangulation in leg openings of convertible carriage/strollers, security of latching mechanisms and effectiveness of restraining systems. Status -A 2/11/94 ASTM F15 Committee ballot of a requirement addressing entrapment in leg openings drew a negative vote and several comments that were judged to be persuasive. A special task group was established to rewrite the entrapment requirement. This was done at a 6/24/94 meeting. A concurrent ballot of the F15.40 Subcommittee and F15 Committee was scheduled to close on 11/10/94. This ballot also included a new provision, requested by CPSC staff, to address collapse of certain umbrella strollers. Another revision of the standard addressing forward excur- sion of restrained occupants was discussed and expected to be balloted by the stroller section prior to its next meeting in 3/95. 33. TODDLER BEDS - (ASTM F15.40.27) Purpose - To publish a new fast track provisional standard to address entrapment and strangulation in openings in the structure of toddler beds. Status - A draft standard containing provisions written by a special task group at meetings on 6/28/94 and 7/20/94 was scheduled for discussion by the Toddler Bed Section on 10/3/94. A meeting of the task group is scheduled for 1/20/95 after which it is expected that the standard will be sent out for letter ballot by the entire juvenile products subcommittee. This subcommittee received ASTM approval to publish the toddler bed standard as an ASTM provisional standard. 34. TOY SAFETY - (ASTM F15.22) Purpose - To revise an existing standard for toy safety (ASTM F963-91) to add requirements to address flammability, toxicity, crib & playpen toys, small parts, labeling, battery operated toys, and miscellaneous issues. Status -A revision of the toy safety standard was approved by the subcommittee in 1/94 and by the F15 Committee in 7/94. A negative vote received in the F15 Committee ballot was discussed and ruled non-persuasive at a 8/2/94 subcommittee meeting. It was anticipated that the proposed standard would be balloted to the ASTM Society with a closing date of 12/15/94. Further, it was anticipated that the proposed revised standard would be approved in 1/95. The CPSC staff was requested to provide additional incident data on choking on small figures and pom-poms and entanglement on strings of crib toys for discussion by the working group for toys intended for children under three at a 1/18/95 meeting. 35. WALKERS - (ASTM F15.40.20) Purpose - To review the existing safety standard for walkers (ASTM F977-89) in accordance with the ASTM requirement for a five-year review of all ASTM standards. Status - CPSC staff sponsored a special study of incidents of walkers falling down stairways. The preliminary results of the survey were scheduled for discussion at a 10/5/94 meeting of the walker section. The staff provided a new introduction to the walker voluntary standard and commented on the language and permanency requirement for warning labels. The staff also forwarded to the walker section chairman copies of incident injury data received in the special study of walker incidents. 36. WATER HEATERS, GAS - (ANSI Z21.10) Purpose - To revise the ANSI gas water heater standard (ANSI Z21.10) in order to reduce ignition of flammable vapors by residential gas water heaters. Status - Industry publicly committed to attempt to address the hazard and formed a joint development task force to evaluate and test all possible technical fixes to the problem. Work began on development of new standard provisions. The Gas Research Institute (GRI) designated this project as a priority, published a schedule, and allocated $800,000 to its funding. CPSC staff participate on the oversight group for this activity. The CPSC staff participated in critical portions of the testing. and GRI is investigating a "worst case" test method. Further, industry actively investigated new technologies to address the hazard. Preliminary test results of the new technology were promising. ================================================================= APPENDIX F: VOLUNTARY CORRECTIVE ACTION PLANS AND PRODUCT RECALLS SUBSECTION A/REGULATORY RECALLS *DATE PRODUCT MODEL VIOLATION **CITATION MANUFACTURER/ CITY & STATE ZIP CODE IMPORTER ================================================================ *10/11/93 Toy Jewelry #03191-9 lead in paint **16 CFR 1303 Midwest Importers Cannon Falls, MN 55009 of Cannon Falls *10/14/93 Performance #X-103 handlebars Commuting/Long Distance **16 CFR 1512 Performance, Inc. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 *10/18/93 My Shaker Bells N/A small parts **16 CFR 1501 Lights, Camera, Westport, CT 06880 Interaction *11/02/93 Opti-natal #11111 child resistant closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Eclectic Institute, Sandy, OR 97055 Inc. *11/02/93 Vita-Natal #21111 child resistant closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Eclectic Institute, Sandy, OR 97055 Inc. *11/03/93 Jewelry #16-253 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Dillon Importing Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Company *11/03/93 Jewelry #16-1254 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Dillon Importing Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Company *11/03/93 Jewelry #16-1525 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Dillon Importing Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Company *11/03/93 Jewelry #16-1133 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Dillon Importing Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Company *11/03/93 Jewelry #16-1135 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Dillon Importing Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Company *11/03/93 Jewelry #16-791 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Dillon Importing Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Company *11/04/93 Vitabots, #3411,12,13 child Multiple resistant Vitamins & closure Minerals **16 CFR 1501 Buildings Square, San Antonio, TX 78229 Inc. *11/04/93 Mrs. Parachute N/A small parts Santa **16 CFR 1501 Buildings Square, San Antonio, TX 78229 Inc. *11/04/93 Mrs. Parachute N/A small parts Santa **16 CFR 1700.14 International Irvington, NJ 07111 Vitamin Corporation *11/05/93 Pepperoni Bicycle #SM2,et al bicycle forks Forks **16 CFR 1512.18 Cannondale Georgetown, CT 06829 Corporation *11/15/93 Trek Jazz Bicycles N/A springs w/Coaster Brakes **16 CFR 1512 Trek U.S.A. Waterloo, WI 53594 *11/19/93 Pull Pal Rattle #0019 penetrates test fixture **16 CFR 1510 Everything 99 Brooklyn, NY 10030 *11/22/93 Vita-Min 75 N/A child resistant closures **16 CFR 1700.14 Gamar, Inc. aka Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Valley Naturals *11/22/93 Mega Vit-A-Day N/A child resistant closures **16 CFR 1700.14 Gamar, Inc. aka Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Valley Naturals *12/02/93 Funny World Doll #801 small parts with Bottle **16 CFR 1501 All for a Dollar, Springfield, MA 01107 Inc. *12/06/93 Wooden Dump Truck N/A small parts **16 CFR 1501 All for a Dollar, Springfield, MA 01107 Inc. *12/08/93 Tru-Test Enrich N/A labeling Paint/Varnish Remover **16 CFR 1500. Cotter & Company Chicago, IL 60013 *12/09/93 Shoe Renew All 5 oz. can labeling Guard **16 CFR 1500 Wohl Shoe Company St. Louis, MO 63105 *12/13/93 Fem-Plus No. 811 60 caps./25mg child resistant closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Enzymatic Therapy Green Bay, WI 54305 *12/17/93 Gerry Easy Sit #802 small parts Swing **16 CFR 1501 Huffy Corporation Dayton, OH 45459 *12/28/93 Kouvalias Musical #960 small parts Toy **16 CFR 1501 Reeves Interna- Pequannock, NJ 07440 tioal, Inc. *12/29/93 Maximus High Po- 100 tabs child tency Vitamins/ resistant Minerals closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Brothers Pharma- Chicago, IL 60656 ceutical *12/29/93 Fem Cal Special 100 tabs child Oyster Shell Calcium resistant closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Brothers Pharma- Chicago, IL 60656 ceutical *12/29/93 Natural Iron 250 tabs child Ferrous Gluconate resistant 5 Grains closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Brothers Pharma- Chicago, IL 60656 ceutical *12/29/93 Ultra Mega Power 75 30 tabs child resistant **16 CFR 1700.14 Brothers Pharma- Chicago, IL closure ceutical 60656 *12/29/93 B-Complex Plus 150 tabs child Iron & Vitamin C resistant closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Brothers Pharma- Chicago, IL 60656 ceutical *12/29/93 55 VM Vitamins & 50 tabs child Minerals resistant closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Brothers Pharma- Chicago, IL 60656 ceutical *01/04/94 Red Baby Rattle N/A penetrates with Balls test fixture **16 CFR 1510 Falcon Impex, Inc. Schiller Park, IL 60176 *01/11/94 Pacifier Thermo- Dubby separation meter component **16 CFR 1511 M.J. Harris and Anacortes, WA 98273 Associates *01/21/94 Musical Panda #07535 small parts Bear Necklace **16 CFR 1501 Little Folk Shop, City of Industry, 91748 Inc. CA *01/24/94 Elephant on Wheels N/A small parts **16 CFR 1501 Hanover Direct, Wehawken, NJ 07087 Inc. *01/24/94 Soldier on Wheels N/A small parts **16 CFR 1501 Pier 1 Imports Fort Worth, TX 76102 *01/24/94 Animal Shape Wagon #9638 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Pier 1 Imports Fort Worth, TX 76102 *01/24/94 Bear on Wheels N/A small parts **16 CFR 1501 Pier 1 Imports Fort Worth, TX 76102 *01/25/94 Santa Super #7262 small parts Shuttle **16 CFR 1501 CVS Pharmacy Div./ Woonsocket, RI 02895 Melville Corp. *02/08/94 Floral Applique #2700, #2701 flammability Robes **16 CFR 1610 Victoria's Secret Columbus, OH 43221 Stores, Inc. *03/03/94 Beef-Iron & Wine 16 fl. oz. child Dietary Supplements resistant closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Metro International Carlstadt, NY 07072 Dist., Inc. *03/03/94 Jewelry Sets #P1955 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Mitchell Import Lenexa, KS 66214 Company *03/03/94 Jewelry Sets #P1957 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Mitchell Import Lenexa, KS 66214 Company *03/08/94 Shoebox Baby N/A lead in paint T-Shirts **16 CFR 1501 Kids II Alpharetta, GA 30202 *03/08/94 Crib Links #361 small parts **16 CFR 1303 MC Industries, Inc. Topeka, KS 66614 *03/09/94 Musical Instruments #323/5 small parts **16 CFR 1512 Murray Ohio Brentwood, TN 37027 Manufacturing Company *03/09/94 Action Sound #1018 small parts Instruments **16 CFR 1501 Toy Wonders, Inc. Moonachie, NJ 07074 *03/09/94 Musical Set #386-90 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Toy Wonders, Inc. Moonachie, NJ 07074 *03/09/94 Alphabet Frame #5147 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Toy Wonders, Inc. Moonachie, NJ 07074 *03/09/94 24" and 26" N/A brake stoppage Mountain Bikes **16 CFR 1501 Toy Wonders, Inc. Moonachie, NJ 07074 *03/16/94 Auto Zone Wind- N/A labeling shield Washer Solvent **16 CFR 1500 Auto Zone Memphis, TN 38101 *03/17/94 Plush Bear #16023 small parts **16 CFR 1501 International River Grove, IL 60171 Vitamin Corporation *03/22/94 Crayons 12 Jumbo lead in crayons **16 CFR 1501 Braha Industries, New York, NY 10016 Inc. *03/22/94 Animal Shape Wagon #963B smpt,shpt,lead in paint **16 CFR 1500.14 Concord Enterprises Los Angeles, CA 90058 *03/22/94 Crying & Laughing #C8116-B small parts Doll **1501,1500.48, Etna Worldwide New York, NY 10010 1303 Corporation *03/30/94 Little Driver Toy N/A small parts **16 CFR 1501 ABC School Supply, Duluth, GA 30136 Inc. *04/04/94 Sorting Toy #3848 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Davis Brothers Hackensack, NJ 07601 Wholesalers/Madison *04/05/94 Feido 12 Crayons #CC8812 lead in crayons **16 CFR 1500.14 A.J. Cohen Hauppauge, NY 11788 *04/05/94 12 Jumbo Crayons N/A lead in crayons **16 CFR 1500.14 Bargain Wholesale Los Angeles, CA 90058 *04/05/94 64 Crayons #8064 lead in crayons **16 CFR 1500.14 Baum Imports New York, NY 10010 *04/05/94 64 Crayons #CR64-64CT lead in crayons **16 CFR 1500.14 Dynamic div. of St. Albans, NY 11412 Agora International *04/05/94 8 Crayons #5CL850 lead in crayons **16 CFR 1500.14 Dynamic div. of St. Albans, NY 11412 Agora International *04/05/94 64 Crayons Kid Biz lead in crayons **16 CFR 1500.14 Glory Stationery Los Angeles, CA 90014 Mfg. Company *04/05/94 Crayons 12 & 18 packs lead in crayons **16 CFR 1500.14 Kipp Brothers, Inc. Indianapolis, IN 46206 *04/05/94 64 Crayons N/A lead in crayons **16 CFR 1500.14 Universal Inter- New Hope, MN 55428 national, Inc. *04/11/94 Candy-filled #180 small parts Funglasses **16 CFR 1501 Fun-Time Inter- Philadelphia, PA 19102 national, Inc. *04/15/94 Small Truck #LM007 small parts Assortment **16 CFR 1501 Merry Thoughts,Inc. Bedford Hills, NY 10507 *04/15/94 48 Rainbow Crayons #548 lead in crayons **16 CFR 1500.14 Toys R Us Paramus, NJ 07652 *04/25/94 Bi-plane #C9071 small parts **16 CFR 1303 Colbert Collection New Hartford, CT 06057 *04/25/94 Wooden "Armadillos" N/A lead in paint **16 CFR 1501 Toy Wonders, Inc. Moonachie, NJ 07074 *04/26/94 Rattle #SNP702 penetrates test **16 CFR 1501 Moravia Surplus & Auburn, NY fixture Supply Co., Inc. 13021 *04/26/94 Rattle #SNP701 penetrates test fixture **16 CFR 1510 Moravia Surplus & Auburn, NY 13021 Supply Co., Inc. *04/26/94 Stirrer #66TK10002 small parts **16 CFR 1510 Moravia Surplus & Auburn, NY 13021 Supply Co., Inc. *04/26/94 Crane #66TK10002 small parts **16 CFR 1510 Moravia Surplus & Auburn, NY 13021 Supply Co., Inc.*04/26/94 Dump Truck small parts *04/26/94 Excavator #66TK10002 small parts **16 CFR 1510 Moravia Surplus & Auburn, NY 13021 Supply Co., Inc. *04/28/94 Deary Baby Rattle N/A separation Baby Soother Spain component **16 CFR 1511 Eugene Trading, Inc. Los Angeles, CA 90037 *05/23/94 Diplomat Pacifiers #3161 separation component ** 16 CFR 1511 Four Seasons Vernon, CA 90058 General Merchandise *06/14/94 School Quality #8064 lead in Crayons crayons **16 CFR 1500.14 A. J. Cohen Hauppauge, NY 11788 *06/20/94 Easter Bear a/k/a/ #205799 small parts Hare Bear **16 CFR 1501 Gund, Inc. Edison, NJ 08817 *06/20/94 Ballerina a/k/a/ #205773 small parts Bearina **16 CFR 1501 Gund, Inc. Edison, NJ 08817 *06/21/94 My Kiddie Emergency #60994 small parts Pals **16 CFR 1501 Everything's A Milwaukee, WI 53202 Dollar *07/12/94 72 Crayons #BS41 Fun Time lead in crayons **16 CFR 1500.14 Overseas United Ltd.New York, NY 10018 *07/13/94 Colorblaster #60090 toxic Fastblast **16 CFR 1500.14 Kenner Products Cincinnati, OH 45202 *07/13/94 Colorblaster #60091 toxic Fastblast Color Refills **16 CFR 1500.14 Kenner Products Cincinnati, OH 45202 *07/15/94 Putt-Putt Orange #12432 lead in paint Paint **16 CFR 1303 Glidden Company/ Reading, PA 19612 ICI Paints *07/18/94 12 Inch Ruler #95500 lead in paint **16 CFR 1303 Creative Works Northbrook, IL 60062 *07/18/94 12 Inch Ruler #95512 lead in paint **16 CFR 1303 Creative Works Northbrook, IL 60062 *07/18/94 6 Inch Ruler #95506 lead in paint **16 CFR 1303 Creative Works Northbrook, IL 60062 *07/18/94 Protractor #95400 lead in paint **16 CFR 1303 Creative Works Northbrook, IL 60062 *07/18/94 Protractor/ruler #95450 lead in paint **16 CFR 1303 Creative Works Northbrook, IL 60062 *07/26/94 Vitaminin Gold #SJ09001 child Vitamin Mineral resistant closure **16 CFR 1700.14 SATO Pharma- Torrance, CA 90503 ceutical, Inc. *07/27/94 Baby Snack Set #10070 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Star Sales Company, Knoxville, TN 37901 Inc. *07/27/94 Boat & Trailer Set #16930 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Star Sales Company, Knoxville, TN 37901 Inc. *07/31/94 Baby Merry-Go Round #D580 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Uchino Inter- Los Angeles, CA 90013 national *07/31/94 Vegetable Toy Set #KT-235-T small parts **16 CFR 1501 Uchino Inter- Los Angeles, CA 90013 national *08/01/94 Car #G-877 small parts, sharp points **16 CFR 1501 Toy Power, Inc. Los Angeles, CA 90013 *08/01/94 Cooking Set #20-398/326M14 small parts **16 CFR 1501, Toy Power, Inc. Los Angeles, CA 90013 1500.48 *08/07/94 Stuffed Toy Horse #9014 small parts (Apples) **16 CFR 1501 Gund, Inc. Edison, NJ 08818 *08/08/94 Children's Chewable N/A child Multi-Vit w/Iron resistant closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Puritan-Quartz North Hollywood, CA 91605 Pharmaceuticals *08/08/94 Daily-Vites w/Iron N/A child resistant closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Puritan-Quartz North Hollywood, CA 91605 Pharmaceuticals *08/08/94 High Potency N/A child Chelated Minerals resistant closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Puritan-Quartz North Hollywood, CA 91605 Pharmaceuticals *08/08/94 Natural Geriatric N/A child Formula resistant closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Puritan-Quartz North Hollywood, CA 91605 Pharmaceuticals *08/08/94 Natural Vita Hair N/A child resistant closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Puritan-Quartz North Hollywood, CA 91605 Pharmaceuticals *08/08/94 Nutralin High N/A child Potency resistant closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Puritan-Quartz North Hollywood, CA 91605 Pharmaceuticals *08/08/94 Prenatal Multi #635E child resistant Vit/Multi Min closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Puritan-Quartz North Hollywood, CA 91605 Pharmaceuticals *08/08/94 Vita Stress 600 N/A child w/Iron resistant closure **16 CFR 1700.14 Puritan-Quartz North Hollywood, CA 91605 Pharmaceuticals *08/09/94 Child Guidance #B771 oral tox.,eye Scented Teether irritant **16 CFR 1500 Azrak-Hamway New York, NY 10010 International, Inc. *08/15/94 2-Layer Skirts #PS-480 flammability W/Sheer Chiffon Fabric **16 CFR 1610 Papillion Eastern Los Angeles, CA 90021 Imports, Inc. *08/17/94 Strike Up The Band #1400 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Discovery Toys, Inc.Livermore, CA 94550 *08/17/94 Beep Beep Buggy #1520 small parts **16 CFR 1501 Discovery Toys, Inc.Livermore, CA 94550 *08/18/94 Rattlin' Rocking #63259 small parts Rings **16 CFR 1501 Deb's Toys, Inc. Eatontown, NJ 07724 *08/29/94 Rayon Sheer Skirt #5000 flammability **16 CFR 1610 Simonia Fashions Long Island City, NY11101 *08/30/94 Chiffon Skirt #1423 flammability **16 CFR 1610 Short Circuit/ New York, NY 10018 Next Move Sportswear *09/01/94 Rayon Sheer Skirt #C-30, et al flammability **16 CFR 1610 Yogi Imports New York, NY 10016 Exports, Inc. *09/02/94 Rayon Skirts #1014 flammability **16 CFR 1610 Phool Fashions,Inc. Secaucus, NJ 07094 *09/02/94 Rayon Skirts #1014 flammability **16 CFR 1610 Phool Fashions,Inc. Secaucus, NJ 07094 *09/02/94 Rayon Skirts #5010 flammability **16 CFR 1610 Phool Fashions,Inc. Secaucus, NJ 07094 *09/12/94 Rayon Chiffon N/A flammability Skirts **16 CFR 1610 Minti Mode, Inc. New York, NY 10018 *09/13/94 Step Lock Gate #9151 lead in paint **16 CFR 1303 Fisher Price, Inc. East Aurora, NY 14052 *09/14/94 Rayon Sheer Skirt N/A flammability (Vile Parle) **16 CFR 1610 Laram, Inc. New York, NY 10001 *09/14/94 Rayon Sheer Skirt N/A flammability (Vile Parle) **16 CFR 1610 Laram, Inc. New York, NY 10001 *09/20/94 Rayon Chiffon #5781 flammability Skirts **16 CFR 1610 Indus Imports, Inc. New York, NY 10001 *09/20/94 Rayon Chiffon #S1007 flammability Skirts **16 CFR 1610 Steed Importing,Inc.New York, NY 10018 *09/20/94 Rayon Chiffon #11010 & 1101x flammability Skirts **16 CFR 1610 Whispers Fashion, New York, NY 10018 Inc. *09/20/94 Rayon Chiffon N/A flammability Skirts **16 CFR 1610 Whispers Fashion, New York, NY 10018 Inc. *09/22/94 Kaleidscope Art Set #820 lead in paint **16 CFR 1303 Shure Products, Inc.Chicago, IL 60622 *09/26/94 Rayon Chiffon #15016 flammability Skirts **16 CFR 1610 Exceptional New York, NY 10001 Fashions (USA), Inc. *09/29/94 Rayon Sheer Skirt #LS 1235 flammability **16 CFR 1610 Shivani, Inc. New York, NY 10001 (Toptex, Inc. *09/30/94 Rayon Chiffon #310100, et al flammability Skirts **16 CFR 1610 Nitin Enterprises, New York, NY 10001 Inc. *09/30/94 Rayon Skirt N/A flammability **16 CFR 1610 Zero Zero div. New York, NY 10001 of Zuma Sportswear ================================================================= Voluntary Corrective Action Plans Under Section 15 of the Consumer Product Safety Act and Section 15 of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 10/93 Builders Square The outdoor A full refund San Antonio, TX fluorescent light will be fixture does not have provided for Wall Bracket a weatherproof ballast any light Light and is not returned to a SKU No. 9300117 electrically grounded. Builders square Rain water could store. contact the energized ballast terminals and the metal fixture, creating an electric shock hazard. 10/93 Phifer Wire The screens have the The firm is Products potential to degrade offering Tuscaloosa, AL when exposed to replacement 35403-1700 excessive sunlight and screens to heat. consumers. Polymer-coated fiberglass window screening produced 1988 to 7/89 10/93 Quartet Thermal burn or The firm Industries electrical shock recalled the New York, NY hazard could result in product. explosion. Electric Immersion Healer Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 10/93 Atlas The device may tip The units were Myrtle Beach, SC over during use and exported back fire in an undesired to the direction injuring supplier. bystanders. Firework device 10/93 Neptune The device may tip The units were Dania, FL over during use and destroyed. fire in an undesired Display rack direction injuring firework device bystanders. 10/93 Rubbermaid/ The leg or the arm The firm Allibert hinge of the chair may recalled the Wooster, OH 44691 break causing the chair offering chair to collapse owners a refund Estate 2000 possibly resulting in of the purchase Collection injury to the user. price. 5-Position Folding High Back Arm Chair 10/93 Ackura Direct Fire, flame or shock Consumers who Marketing, Inc. may occur. return the New York, NY defective irons 10001 will receive free UL-listed Turro Steam Iron replacement ETL# irons and G059161032T-made reimbursement in Taiwan & ETL# for parcel R0791800NSC- made post costs. in China(ETL number is on the back side of iron.) Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 10/93 General Electric The glass reflector GE will offer a Cleveland, OH may break when refund for any removed from the consumer sales. GE Double Biax lampholder, where it Floodlight, Model connects to the F13DBX23/PAR 38 aluminum collar. and Glass breakage could F13DBX23/R30 create a finger/hand laceration hazard. 10/93 Bombardier, Inc. Windshield could Contact dealer Granby, Quebec, react with glue and for a Canada reduce its resistance replacement to impact. windshield. Skandic model 1993 Ski-Doo Snowmobile 10/93 Admiral Company, A plastic water line The firm Division of connector could cause replaced Maytag Newton, IA the line to split and all water line 50208 leak water. Under connectors with certain conditions, a different Various brand leaking water could connector. refrigerators energize the (26 models) with refrigerator and water dispensers create an electric shock or an electrocution hazard. 10/93 Heyman A button located on The firm Corporation top of the hat may redesigned New York, NY detach and pose a the button's 10118 choking hazard. attachment mechanism Children's Denim and recalled Baseball Cap all hats from retailers' shelves; repaired or placed them. Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 11/93 York International Carbon monoxide The firm is York, PA poisoning. offering furnace Heatpipe Natural replacement Gas Furnace under an extended warranty program. 11/93 Lewis of London Crib knobs can be The firm Hauppauge, NY removed by children recalled the and would present a cribs. Cribs choking hazard if swallowed. 11/93 Arkla Products If water enters the Arkla designed Co. Paragould, AR grill's venturi a rain shield 72451-1467 tubes, it could to prevent interfere with proper water from 1988-89 models of combustion and create getting into Step Control a fire hazard. the venturi LP-Gas grill tubes. Arkla models: Le will provide a Grille, rain shield kit Arklamatic, to owners of Embermatic, these grills. Falcon, and Sears Kenmore brands 11/93 Arkla Products Some grills have Arkla will Co. Paragould, AR defective brass provide a 72450 fittings which, if replacement they broke, could hose and Sears Kenmore Gas allow gas to leak and regulator Barbeque Grill present a fire assembly. Model 258.1540100 hazard. 1-800-356-3612 Stock No. 15401 Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 11/93 Arkla Products The grille' burners Arkla will Co. Paragould, may be extinguished if replace the AR 72450 they are on the low hose, regulator setting and the lid is and gas valve Sears Kenmore Gas dropped. The release assemblies. Grills, Model of unburned gas 1-800-356-3612 258.1530100 presents a fire or (Stock Nos. explosion hazard. 15301, 15305) 11/93 Thermo Products The furnace burners The firm will North Judson, IN may produce high replace all 46366-0217 levels of carbon suspect burners monoxide (CO), and and inspect all Thermo Pride AG- corrosion of the vent vent systems. Series Gas system may allow the Furnaces and release of CO into TPA80-180 the home. Carbon Conversion monoxide is a toxic Burners gas that can injure or kill people who breathe it. 11/93 Sunbeam-Oster Sustained flare-up Consumers who Hattiesburg, MS could result in burn return 39402 injuries or fire. defective grills can 1000-watt choose either a electric indoor free grill models replacement or 4757 and 4772 full refund of purchase price. 11/93 Coca-Cola The glass bottle may The firm Bottling Company release prematurely recalled the of New York, Inc. from its carrier bottles and the Greenwich, CT and/or fail in normal carriers 06830 handling possibly offering resulting in injury to consumers a 16 oz. contour users. refund of the glass bottle and purchase price. its plastic carrier Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 11/93 Dell Computer An internal short The firm will Corp. Austin, TX circuit may cause modify all 78759 overheating and pose a involved fire hazard. computers free Dell 320SLI and of charge. 325SLI Laptop Computers 12/93 Hydro-Air The suction fitting The firm Industries has the potential to replaced the Orange, CA 92665 cause hair entrapment Model 10-6101 when used in a with a safer Model 10-6106 whirlpool bath. model suction Suction Fitting fitting. 12/93 Telebrands If the juicer is not The firm Roanoke, VA 24016 reassembled properly recalled the after cleaning, during product. Sweda Juice use the plastic upper Factory model body may shatter, JF2000, made in causing injury to China users. 12/93 Coaster Company The upper level can Contact the of America Santa fall unexpectedly company to Fe Springs, CA causing the bunk bed receive Models 2330, to collapse. reinforcement 2331, 2332, 2335 brackets, twin/full and replacement, or twin/twin tubular refund of the metal bunk beds. bed. Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 12/93 Minuteman Service Gasoline was mixed Return to place Station with kerosene fuel. of purchase for Chicago, IL Mixture could cause a a refund. fire if used in 90 gallons of certain home contaminated appliances. kerosene fuel 12/93 Rosalco, Inc. The upper level can Contact the Jeffersonville, fall unexpectedly company to IN causing the bunk bed receive a to collapse. retrofit kit Models 3007, that will 3027, 3207, 3227, reinforce the 3006, 3026, 3206 bed. and 3226 twin/full and twin/twin tubular metal bunk beds 12/93 Southern The upper level can Contact the Enterprises, Inc. fall unexpectedly company to Dallas, TX causing the bunk bed receive a to collapse. retrofit kit Models BB-104-2, that will BB-105-2, reinforce the BB-106-2,and bed. BB-107-2 twin/full tubular metal bunk beds 12/93 Baby Beluga A detaching snap may Firm recalled New York, NY pose a choking hazard all remaining 10001 to young children. inventory from retailer's Children's shelves. Overalls Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 01/94 Gym-N-I If not screwed in all Firm Playgrounds the way, hanger may discontinued New Braunfels, TX break at loop end using screw 78130 causing falls and hanger serious injuries. substituting Lag swing hanger bolt through X33070306567 hanger for all residential swing sets. 01/94 MBR Industries A potential Consumers who Miami, FL 33167 electrocution hazard return the is present if the dryers to MBR Hair Dryer - dryer is retrieved Industries will "Pomair Pro 1800" from water while in receive a full model 600-53000 the "power off" refund of position. purchase price and postage. 01/94 Ansell, Inc. The balloons may In April 1993, Dothan, AL 36302 explode during the firm inflation, resulting recalled the Ansell Heart in a piece of the balloons from Shaped Balloons, balloon striking the the market. 10 count package person in the face. item #1168 and 15 An eye injury could count package result. Item # 1138 01/94 Mid-American These devices may tip With permission Fireworks Co., over during use and from the CPSC, Inc. fire their charges the firm Springfield, MO horizontally, possibly exported its 65802 resulting in serious entire injury to persons inventory of Seven Shot Night nearby. this device Shell fireworks during 10/93. device, W-800 Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 01/94 Winco Fireworks These devices may tip The firm Co. Lenexa, KS over during use and modified 66212 fire their charges its entire horizontally, inventory, Seven Shot Night possibly resulting in placing each Shell fireworks serious injury to unit on a device, W-800 persons nearby. wooden base so the device would not tip over during use. 01/94 Upper Cumberland Gasoline mixed with Return to place Oil Co. kerosene fuel. of purchase for Cookeville, TN Mixture could cause refund. 38501 fire if used in certain home Contaminated appliances. kerosene sold by Front Runner Mart Cookeville, TN 01/94 Blinky Products Product not suitable Product was Ayer, MA for outdoor use. relabeled to be Could present an used indoors Halloween Pumpkin electrical hazard. only. Glow Lite 01/94 Miracle Gaps between slide, Silicon caulk Recreation pole and platform may offered free to Equipment Co. catch children's customers who Monett, MO 65708 hoodstrings and cause call 800 number strangulation. or send return postcard from Tornado spiral catalogue. slide Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 01/94 Magnetek, Inc. The capacitor can Pool motor St. Louis, MO loosen from its clamp installers or 63103 to contact and consumers may electrify the motor call Magnetek 1/2 to 3 housing. If not at 800 Horsepower properly grounded, an 325-7344, Ext. Centurion SE electrified motor 772 for repair. Electric Motors housing could present used in swimming an electric shock or pool pumps an electrocution hazard. 01/94 Lincoln Brass The valve could leak All suspect Works, Inc. gas if it is valves will be Detroit, MI 48216 improperly adjusted or inspected installed during adjusted or Model L2644ASA- factory assembly to replaced. 82USA Variable Osburn model G2 or G2D Control Gas Valve heaters. This could present a fire hazard. 01/94 Osburn Mfg., Inc. The gas valve on the All suspect Victoria, British heater could leak gas valves will be Columbia, Canada if it is improperly inspected and V8Z1C8 adjusted or installed adjusted and/or during factory replaced. Models G2 and G2D assembly. This could Vented Gas Zone present a fire hazard. Heaters (freestanding stoves, fireplace inserts) Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 01/94 Graco Children's When swing back is Call Products, Inc. fully reclined, child 1-800-217-7822 Elverson, PA may fall from swing. for retrofit 19520 Fall out of swing may part. result in injury to Model 1300 Infant child. Swing 01/94 Tatung Company of Upon impact, Return to America, Inc. electrical parts may retailer Long Beach, CA be exposed and for a present an electric replacement. Model EH-2800 shock hazard. Portable Fan Heater 01/94 General Electric The line and grounding GE is Louisville, KY wires in the molded contacting all 40225 connector block of the customers to power cord were recover and Power Supply Kit interchanged. A replace the used on GE Air potential shock or defective Conditioners electrocution hazard units. is present. 01/94 Wal-Mart Undersized wiring, low Consumers were Bentonville, AR melting point of notified by 72716 decorative holders, press releases and the lack of a and point Miniature fuse and polarized of-purchase Christmas Tree plug contribute to a posters to Lights - "100 potential fire hazard. immediately Light Decoration stop using the Set" light sets and return them to Wal-Mart or Bud's Warehouse Outlet. Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 02/94 SAI Nets with 6"x6" Firm installed Indianapolis, IN openings can admit a 3.5" by 3.5" 46268 child's head and overlay nets. strangulation may Cargo climb net occur if help is not on play equipment nearby. at restaurants- Hardees 02/94 World Bazaars, While in use the The firm Inc. candle holder may recalled Los Angeles, CA catch fire and the product 90023 shatter. refunding the purchase price Ceramic Halloween to owners. pumpkin candle holder 02/94 Gem Stores, Inc. The product has no Consumers may Brooklyn, NY overcurrent return the 11231 protection. Any short light set in circuit or arcing its original NOEL 200 Chaser condition that occurs box to any Gem Lights, Sun could create a fire store for an Brand, NT-02 hazard. exchange. 02/94 Gem Stores, Inc. The product has no Consumers may Brooklyn, NY overcurrent return the 11231 protection. Any light set in short circuit or its original NOEL 140 Chaser arcing condition that box to any Gem Lights, Tern occurs could create store for an Brand, NT-02 a fire hazard. exchange. 02/94 Golden Apple Co. If a child plays with Consumers may Industry, CA the lighter, a fire return the 91769 and/or serious burn lighter to injury may result. retailers for a Novelty Cigarette free gift. The Lighter-toy truck firm now shape produces a child resistant model. Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 02/94 White Moisture on suction The firm is Consolidated tube exiting the back contacting Industries, Inc. of refrigerator may consumers by Cleveland, OH drip on power cord phone or letter 44111 wiring. If grounded to arrange for three prong plug is free 22 cubic foot not in place, a retrofitting. Frigidaire potential shock or refrigerator fire hazard may occur. 02/94 Target Stores The fuse box on the Consumers Minneapolis, MN extension cord may should 55440-1392 short circuit. A immediately potential fire hazard stop using the "Greatland 7' is present. extension cord Lighted Aleutian and return the Pine Christmas cord and tree Tree" and to their accompanying nearest Target extension cord store for a full refund. 02/94 Mighty Mac Sports Plastic parts can Remove the New York, NY detach from the hood plastic 10001 cords on these toggles from garments and may the hood cord Infant and present a ends or return toddler choking/ingestion the garments twin-hooded jog risk to children. to retailer for sets a refund. 02/94 Polaris If the handlebar grips Polaris has Industries were to come off notified all Minneapolis, MN during operation dealers and 55441 this could possibly snowmobile result in an accident. owners through 1994 model year warranty cards snowmobiles that adhesive is available to hold the handlegrips on firmly. Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 03/94 L. Powell Co. The upper level can Contact the Culver City, CA fall unexpectedly company to causing the bunk bed receive a Models 440, 446, to collapse. retrofit kit 447 and 448 that will C-shaped tubular reinforce the metal bunk beds bed. 03/94 SL Industries, The plastic enclosure The firm is Inc. could discolor or replacing Mt. Laurel, NJ distort from the heat defective of a nearby resistor, units returned SL Waber WH7NSA creating a minor by consumers. Power Strip Surge thermal burn hazard. Suppressor 03/94 Montgomery Ward & The upper level can Contact the Company, Inc. fall unexpectedly retailer to Chicago, IL causing the bunk bed receive a to collapse. repair part Model 66-72995 that will twin/full tubular reinforce the metal bunk bed bed. 03/94 DICO Corporation Cracking of the Additional Wood Dale, IL corner attachments welding of the Models 703, 704, with potential corner 706, 772, 780 and collapse of the top attachment to 781 tubular metal bunk. the side rails bunk beds will be included in future production. Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 03/94 Advance The light set lacks Consumers will International, overcurrent receive a Inc. protection and the refund for Bronx, NY 10462 connection of another any light set light set onto the returned to the NOEL 35 Miniature plug can break the retailer Jasbam Lights, 2-Way current carrying Inc. (World of Flashing, #3115M wires. These design Values), North defects could create Huntingdon, PA a fire hazard. or to Advance. 03/94 Advance The light set lacks Consumers will International, overcurrent receive a Inc. protection and the refund for Bronx, NY 10462 connection of another any light set light set into the returned to the 50 Miniature back of the plug can retailer Jasbam Light Set, 3-Way break the current Inc. (World of Flasher, #3116CSB carrying wires. Values), North These design defects Huntingdon, PA could create a fire or to Advance. hazard. 03/94 Baby Guess A removable clasp on The firm New York, NY the garment may pose redesigned 10120 a choking hazard to the overalls to young children. eliminate the Bib Overalls option of removing the clasp. 03/94 Telebrands The spring may be The firm Roanoke, VA unable to sustain the terminated loading during normal the manufacture "Thighsizer" use. The unit may and Exercise Device fracture and lacerate distribution of the user. the product as of 5/92. Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 03/94 Children's The swing hangs from Product now has Treasures the ceiling and is appropriate Rockaway Beach, accessible to warning NY 11692 children who could statement that become entangled and it is not to be Beddy Bear Swing strangle. placed where accessible to children. 03/94 AMU International Product contains a The firm Brooklyn, NY razor blade cutting recalled knife that could the product. Toy stationary present a laceration set hazard. 03/94 Pigeon Mountain Should the helmet The firm has Industries fall off of the head recalled all Lafayette, GA of a climber or caver the suspect 30728 due to failure of the helmets and chin strap's buckle, replaced the Petzl AO1 Ecrin the climber's head buckle on the Roc would be unprotected. chin strap Moutaineering with a newly Helmet molded plastic one. 03/94 Tandy Corporation Users have received Firm added Fort Worth, TX eye injuries and cuts warning labels 76102 on face and nose from to boxes and the toy's rotating sent labels to "Chopper Carrier" blades. consumers. toy helicopter 03/94 Nelson/Weather The hammock's cotton The firm Rite, Inc. ropes may work their retrofitted Lenexa, KS 66285 way loose from the inventory metal rings and allow product and NY90 Rope Hammock the hammock and its offered user to drop to the consumers a ground. refund of the purchase price. Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 03/94 Ocean State The rider may lose The firm has International control of the bicycle recalled and Inc. of Girvin, and possibly fall. replaced all 33 Inc. Woonsocket, units of the RI 02895 suspension fork with the "bad" Vector Suspension braze on the Fork Cable Hanger cable hanger. 03/94 Giant Bicycle Any significant The firm has Inc. Rancho adjustment change in recalled all Dominguez, CA the handlebar could 338 units of 90220 result in possible the problematic loss of control of suspension Handlebar stem the bicycle. stem's limit limit screw screws and replaced them with a more conventional one piece stem. 04/94 S&A Imports, Inc. The upper level can Contact the Apopka, FL fall unexpectedly company to causing the bunk bed receive a Models 6202B, to collapse. retrofit kit 6202L, 6202R, and that will 6202W Tubular reinforce the Metal Bunk Beds bed. 04/94 Processed Plastic The end cap and Return bat to Montgomery, IL noisemaker can retailer or the separate from the bat company for a Models 39600, and strike a replacement or 39603, 39604, and bystander. refund. 39606 Thunderbat plastic bat Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 04/94 Landscape Hood strings may Caulking of Structures catch in seam of seams. Firm Delano, MN 55328 slide resulting in will install strangulation and caulking or Spyrol Slide, 56 hanging of user. inspect for inch and 72 inch customers who caulk slides. 04/94 Advanced Imports Devices may tip over Firm received Wichita, KS 67277 during use and fire one shipment of charges horizontally, each device. No Two 7 shot possibly causing units sold. All Firework injury to persons units in Devices; Magnum nearby. inventory Force #CP298 & destroyed. Gold Rush #CP279 04/94 Walgreen Company Insecure mounting of Refund of Deerfield, IL electric heating purchase price element may energize or exchange for Electric exposed metal on new pot at Potpourri bottom of pot causing consumer's Pot, #827145 an electric shock option. hazard. 04/94 Ace Labs, Inc. The boat hoist may The firm has Venice, FL present an redesigned the electrocution hazard. unit to #401 Power Boat incorporate Hoist ground fault circuit interrupters and extensive warning labels. 04/94 Best Wear, Inc. Possible strangulation Necklace was So. El Monte, CA hazard when doll with cut off necklace is hung doll to Stuffed dolls around the necks of eliminate with crib-aged children. strangulation necklace/romper hazard. garments. Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 04/94 Bernards, Inc. The upper level can Contact the High Point, NC fall unexpectedly company to causing the bunk bed receive a Models 354, 364, to collapse. retrofit kit 464, and 465 that will Tubular Metal reinforce the Bunk Beds bed. 04/94 Kidde-Fenwal, A false flame signal The firm has Inc. could cause the gas redesigned Ashland, MA 01721 valve to remain open these units and without proven is replacing Certain Fenwal ignition. This can those already Hot Surface present a fire and installed on Ignition Modules explosion hazard. gas appliances. 04/94 Loomis Sales Co. The torch may spray Consumers Transfer, PA or explode hot wax should return while in use. torch to place 33 inch of purchase Citronella for a price Scented Lawn refund. Torch Item GE221 04/94 Designers Edge When used without the The firm is Bellevue, WA hook, the lamp offering a full rotates 180 degrees refund or "Mighty Lite" to a backward replacement Halogen Clamp position causing lamp. Light tension on the wires inside the switch junction box. This can cause the wires to chafe and short circuit, posing a shock hazard. Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 04/94 Casablanca Fan A fan may fall from The firm Co.City of its ceiling mount and designed a Industry, CA strike a bystander. retrofit to be 91746 placed into the fan's mounting Ceiling Fan system to alleviate the identified problem. 04/94 Fashion Bed Group The upper level can Contact the Forest View, IL fall unexpectedly company to "Slumberama" and causing the bunk bed receive a "Double Decker" to collapse. retrofit kit Tubular Metal that will Bunk Beds reinforce the bed. 04/94 This End Up Entrapment between Safety straps Furniture Co. guardrail and designed to Richmond, VA mattress. secure guardrail. Solid End Wooden Bunk Beds 04/94 Siemens Energy & During removal or Consumers may Automation, Inc. reinsertion, the call Murray Alpharetta, Ga deadfront panel can Customer contact the energized Service at Model 1 Murray bus of the load 800-225-4864 to Combination Meter center to create a have their unit Socket/Load severe electric shock modified. Center (JA220 or an electrocution Series) hazard. This hazard exists only when the main power supply to the load center is turned on. Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 04/94 Leonard Florence The candle lamp may The firm Associates, Inc. overheat or flare up recalled East Boston, MA possibly resulting in the product 02128 a fire hazard. from all levels of Glass Hurricane distribution. Candle Lamp 04/94 Deere and Company The ignition switch Any authorized Moline, IL 61265 circuit board may dealer will overheat and cause a replace the Certain LX and GT fire while the machine affected model Lawn and is turned off and component free Garden Tractors: unattended. of charge. MODEL Serial # LX172 0-08166 LX176 0-077839 LX178A 0-070310 LX178X 0-076761 LX186 0-999999 LX188A 0-070142 LX188X 0-078749 GT242A 0-027345 GT242B 0-025018 GT242C 0-025191 GT262 0-029205 04/94 J.C. Penney Co. During light bulb Replacement of Dallas, TX replacement, the lamp. reversed polarity J.C. Penney condition may present Child's a minor electric Incandescent shock hazard. Lamp, #342-1211 Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 04/94 Hearthsong The pom-pom on dolls' The firm is Company Rohnert clothing may detach offering Park, CA 94928 and present a choking refunds to risk. consumers when Soft Fabric Doll, the dolls are styles Clover and returned to Bluebell Hearthsong. 04/94 Light Logic, The lampholder An exchange was Inc. Hyde Park, may short circuit offered for any VT when the bulb is lamps purchased screwed in. Under 11/1/93 to Picture Light, certain conditions, 1/15/94. Styles C9, C15, a short circuit could and T9 (20 ignite the line cord models) to create a fire hazard. 05/94 Largo The upper level can The firm is International, fall unexpectedly offering Inc. Houston, TX causing the bunk bed reinforcement to collapse. brackets or Model 5250 replacement twin/full tubular beds for metal bunk bed damaged beds. 05/94 Lew's Fireworks Firework device may No units were Watertown, SD tip over during distributed. use, causing its Inventory 7 Shot Bombard charge to fire destroyed. firework device horizontally. (W254-7) 05/94 Boy Scouts of The handle may The handle America Irving, unexpectedly come off defect has been TX spilling hot corrected. foods/liquids on the The firm Outdoor 9 inch user or nearby voluntarily and 10 inch fry persons. recalled pans defective units down to the consumer level Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 05/94 Trek Bicycle Separation of the The firm has Corp. Waterloo, handlebar end could developed a WI 53594 effect the cyclist's suitable ability to control replacement "System 2" the bicycle; a fall part to be Handlebar Ends could result in provided to injury. dealers and consumers. 05/94 Dell Computer Internal components Dell will Corp. Austin, TX may overheat, and the provide free 78759 unit may catch fire. repair of the monitors. Dell Dell DL-1460NI 14 can be inch SVGA contacted at Computer Monitor (800)913-3355. 05/94 Derby Cycle Corp. Diminished braking The firm has Kent, WA 98032 capabilities could prepared an result in a crash adequate Bicycle Brake and/or fall to the techncial Levers rider. "fix". They have replaced all inventory units and notified the dealers and consumers of the needed repair to the brake levers. New replacement levers will be supplied without charge to dealers or bike owners. 05/94 Scotsman Group Electrical arcing and Home visit by Vernon Hills, IL potential fire. repair/service center to Scotsman DC-33 install Home Ice Cube retrofit kit. Machines Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 05/94 Jershon, Inc. The locking mechanism The firm Shelby, MI 49455 on the leveler may recalled the disengage if the leveler Ladder Leveler shaft that runs offering between the gears a replacement slips through either to consumers. gear. 05/94 Hunter Fan Consumers may receive The firm is Company a shock if they touch offering Memphis, TN 38114 the antenna and are free grounded. replacement Ceiling Fan unit. Remote Control 06/94 Hartman Products When plugged-in and Consumers can Hawthrone, CA turned "off", the return the 90250 hair dryer's heater dryers to could turn on by Hartman Model PR01600 itself without Products for Hair Dryers turning on the fan. a full refund A potential fire/burn or a new hazard is present. redesigned hair dryer. Postage will be reimbursed. 06/94 International The upper level can Contact the Express Manuf. fall unexpectedly company Commerce, CA causing the bunk bed to receive a to collapse. repair kit or Models 504, 508, replacement and 510 tubular of the bed. metal bunk beds. Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 06/94 World Imports, The upper level Contact the Ltd. can fall unexpectedly company to Philadelphia, PA causing the bunk bed receive a to collapse. repair kit Models 02-2332 which will (red), 02-2343 reinforce the (white), 02-2354 bed. (blue), 01-2356 (black) "C" frame tubular metal bunk beds 06/94 Trade Associates The lawn torch may The firm Group, Inc. erupt, shooting flames recalled Chicago, IL 60614 and hot wax onto the torch bystanders. offering R2J consumers Multi-colored, refunds. Citronella- Scented Paper Wrapped Torch 06/94 Shelton Fireworks The device may tip Return product Eagleville, MO over during use and to place of fire its charge in purchase for Bombard 7 Shot undesired directions. refund of fireworks device purchase price. item #W254-7 06/94 Neptune Wholesale The device may tip The firm Dania, FL over during use, retrofitted firing its charge in the device with 7-Shot fireworks undesired directions. a larger base. device 06/94 Atlas The device may tip The units were Mytrle Beach, SC over during use and exported back fire its charge in to the 7-Shot display undesired directions. supplier. firework device Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 06/94 China America The cords present The firm Electronics fire and shock exported Corp.,Ltd. hazards. its inventory San Dimas, CA of 33,840 units out of the Non UL listed country. household extension cords, imported from China 06/94 USA Maxam, Inc. Cords present fire The firm dba Techmart and shock hazards. voluntarily Houston, TX recalled the cords down to Non-UL listed the consumer extension cords, level. imported from Inventory and China returns were exported out of the country. 06/94 The Toro Company The blade stop/engine Return to Bloomington, MN kill device may not dealer for operate properly. repair of 21" Lawn-Boy walk engine/blade behind lawn brake. mowers, models 10201 and 10301 06/94 The Toro Company Failure of an Return to Bloomington, MN operator presence dealer for switch. replacement of Various model switch and Toro and Lawn-Boy protective 1993 and 1994 cover. Lawn Tractors Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 06/94 Gerry Baby Suction cups may not The firm is Products adhere to tub surface providing a Dayton, OH 45401 due to warping or may free "fix kit" not adhere to base of containing new Model 455 "Splash seat due to traces of suction cups Seat" - Infant silicon. The seat with screws and Bath Seat may tip over with an instructions infant resulting in for bumps, bruises or application. submersion. 07/94 Virco Mfg. Corp. The welds of the Because it was Torrance, CA chair may unexpectedly found that 90501 fail causing the chair nearly all to collapse. The user failures were 9000 Series metal may fall to the the result of framed plastic ground possibly improper chair sustaining an injury. inspection and maintenance by chair owners, the firm initiated a program warning owners to inspect chairs routinely for potential weld failure. 07/94 Imperial Toy The suction created by The firm Corporation the toy can cause included a Los Angeles, CA damage to the skin or small hole on eye socket. the toy to Super Hot Corn prevent the Popper Toy toy from being used as a suction cup. 07/94 Philip M. Bell The upper level can Contact the Company fall unexpectedly company to Loveland, OH causing the bunk bed receive a to collapse. repair kit or Model 6005-01 replacement twin/full Tubular of the bed. Metal Bunk Bed Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 07/94 Oklahomer Smith Units made with only Consumers may Furniture Mfg. glue instead of a obtain a free Fort Smith, AR glue/nail combination repair kit or to secure side slats a replacement Full size baby to the rails may have drop side rail cribs slats that will by calling manufactured become loose at the the firm's toll April, 1992 to top or bottom rail free hotline January, 1994 creating an number. entrapment hazard. 07/94 Red Rocket The item may tip over The firm Fireworks Co. during use firing its voluntarily Ponchatoula, LA charges into nearby destroyed persons. Potential current Ballistic Blast burn hazard exists. inventory. No firework device distribution of item WB800 item this past firework season. 07/94 Black & Decker About 750,000 of four Products with (U.S.), Inc. million coffeemakers affected Towson, MD 21286 sold may contain thermostats thermostats that will be 1984 to 1988 could present a repaired Under-the-Cabinet possible fire hazard. free of charge Spacemaker Drip or consumers Coffeemaker may purchase a Models SDC1, new coffeemaker SDC2, SDC3 at 70 percent off. 07/94 Atomic Ski, The rear axle on the The consumer U.S.A. skate can loosen should return Amherst, NH causing the wheel to the skates to disengage. the retailer or Models KR01, the company for KR03, KR03L, a refit of the KR05, and wheel axles. KR05L Oxygen Krypton inline rollerskates Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 07/94 Atomic Ski, The rear axle on the Return to U.S.A. skate can loosen retailer or the Amherst, NH causing the wheel to company for a disengage. refit of the Models KR01, wheel axles. KR03, KR03L, KR05, and KR05L Oxygen Krypton inline rollerskates 08/94 Char-Broil, Hot coals and ashes In 9/94, the Division of W.C. could fall through firm issued Bradley Co. the 1 inch diameter notices to Columbus, GA holes in the bottom of its customers 31993 the exposed charcoal about these pan and onto the Smokers. A H20 Smokers, surface below. If this kit is models #4654300 & surface is available #4654301 combustible, a fire free of charge could result. that includes a plug to cover the hole in the pan. 08/94 Johnson Imports Electric shock hazard. No units were Toa Baja, Puerto distributed. Rico Units exported back to Electric water supplier. heater for shower 08/94 Tiffany's Classic The chest is very The firm Mica unstable and may tip recalled Orlando, FL over during use. the original chests and Chests with 3 and redesigned 5 drawers units to have greater stability. Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 08/94 The Brinkmann The hole allows hot Production in Corp. ashes, coals and 1993 was Dallas, TX possible hot fluids to redesigned to fall onto surface eliminate the Charcoal smokers below the unit. If the hazards. Units with hole in surface is in commerce to charcoal pan combustible, a fire be returned for could result. Sharp repair or edges exist on various replacement. brackets and other Units with components. consumers to be fixed. 08/94 Southern Exchange The hammocks The firm Co. dba Texsport lackspreaders. discontinued Houston, TX Instructions lack an the item. appropriate mounting Current Double & Mini height for children & inventory of Hammocks, Item there is no reference 8,151 units was 14255 & 14250 to the unsupervised exported out of use by children. The the country. hammocks present a strangulation hazard. 08/94 HydraBaths The suction fittings, The firm Santa Ana, CA used in whirlpool recalled 92704 baths, may entangle a the suction bather's hair in fittings Suction Fittings openings causing the offering models 20313X, bather's head to be consumers a 20313XX, 203 held under water, safer possibly resulting in replacement drowning. fitting. Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 08/94 Carmel Electric The modified "Class Recalled Supply Inc. CTL" circuit breakers circuit Carmel, IN 46033 sold in 1993 could breakers may be Siemens QT malfunction when returned to Circuit Breakers, installed and not Carmel Electric Model Nos. trip open during for full credit Q1515NC, Q152ONC, circuit overloads or or replacement. Q202ONC, and short circuit Q3030NC conditions. 08/94 Gerry Baby Handles on a limited Call Gerry at Products Company number of carriers 800-403-6633 Thornton, CO produced during the for free 80241 second week of replacement. September 1993 may "Good Vibes" break due to a Infant Carrier, production error that models 037, 038 week. 09/94 Window Covering Window covering pull Consumers can Safety Council cords are associated retrofit window 355 Lexington with at least 140 coverings in Ave. 17th Floor deaths of children their homes by New York, NY since 1981, a rate of installing 10017-6603 one death per month. safety tassels which are 2-Corded available free Horizontal of charge at Blinds, and major retailers Pleated and across the U.S. Cellular Shades As of Jan. 1, 1995, two-corded window coverings sold in stores have a new safer design. An information and education campaign including brochures, posters and a PSA is now underway. Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 09/94 Sub-Zero Freezer The units can tip over Contact the Co., Inc. if improperly company to Madison, WI installed. arrange for a free Models 550 and installation 501 inspection. Refrigerators Freezers 09/94 General Electric A potential shock Owners of Louisville, KY hazard is present. defective kits 40225 are being contacted for Thermal Harness rework of the in Fix Kit used kits. on GE Misrouted wires refrigerators are being properly located within the connector. 09/94 Black & Decker The eyes of the puppet Retail level Shelton, CT 06484 may detach and could recall. present a risk of Products Plush Puppy choking, aspiration or corrected for Puppet, "Surge" ingestion. the future. 09/94 Polar Ware The cover may stick The firm Company tightly on the pot recalled the Sheboygen, WI during heating and/or defective lids 53082 cooling potentially offering a safe causing the contents replacement lid Pro Al, 8-quart to spill onto the user to owners. and 20-quart when removing the stock pots with sticking cover. covers made in Taiwan Date Firm and Product Alleged Hazard Remedy 09/94 Scott, USA Breakage of a ring The firm has Boulder, CO 80301 within the freewheel notified all assembly could result Scott, USA Joytech bicycle in bicycle chain bicycle dealers freewheel slippage and loss of via mail to assembly forward pedal control, stop sale and potentially starting a replace rider into losing freewheel control of the bicycle assembly FREE of and falling. charge to all their customers. ================================================================= APPENDIX G: LITIGATION AND SETTLEMENTS Part I of this appendix summarizes the federal court cases, categorized by type, to which CPSC was a party during fiscal year 1994. Part II summarizes the civil penalty settlement agreements accepted by the Commission during FY 1994. Part I CRIMINAL CASE U.S. v. Luv N' Care, Inc. et al., No. CR94-3002301 (W.D. La.). On August 11, 1994 a federal grand jury in Shreveport, Louisiana returned an indictment against three related companies and two corporate officers, Nouri E. Hakim and Joseph H. Hakim. The case charged the defendants with violating the Federal Hazardous Substances Act from 1990 through 1994. Specifically, it charged 15 counts of distributing pacifiers that failed to meet CPSC regulations and one count of distributing a rattle that failed to meet CPSC regulations. CIVIL PENALTY CASE U.S. v. Dynamic Classics, Ltd., Civil Action No. 94-397 (NHP)(D.N.J.). On January 25, 1994 the government filed a case against Dynamic Classics, Ltd. seeking a civil penalty for the failure to report to the CPSC a defect in an exercise device, the Exer-Climber, that Dynamic imported and sold. The case charged that Dynamic had received its first consumer complaint about the Exer-Climber in November 1989 and received 65 complaints before reporting to CPSC in November 1990. On May 2, 1994 Dynamic filed an answer. On May 20, 1994 Dynamic filed a motion to change venue to New York, which the government opposed and the Magistrate denied on July 11, 1994. On May 27, 1994 the government moved for summary judgment, which Dynamic opposed. On July 14, 1994 Dynamic moved to dismiss the case or for summary judgment, which the government opposed. Dynamic appealed the Magistrate's venue ruling to the Judge on September 6, 1994. SEIZURE CASES U.S. v. Articles of Banned Hazardous Substances Consisting of an Undetermined Number of Cans of Rainbow Foam Paint, Civil Action No. 3:91CV00230 (PCD) (D. Conn.) and No. 92-6271 (2nd Cir.). On April 26, 1991 the government filed an action seeking the seizure of self-pressurized containers of banned children's paint. On April 29, 1991 U.S. Marshals seized the cans of paint. Following the May 9, 1991 due date for filing claims for the paint, the government moved for default and judgment on June 6, 1991. On June 11, 1991 Linda Weill filed an opposition to that motion. On the same day, however, Judge Peter Dorsey signed an order granting judgment against the paint, which was entered on June 13, 1991. On June 20, 1991 Ms. Weill and X-Tra Art, Inc. filed a motion to intervene in the case and to vacate the default judgment. On July 10, 1991 the government filed an opposition. On July 31, 1991 Judge Dorsey granted the motion to intervene and to vacate the judgment. On September 18, 1991 the government moved to strike X-Tra Art's claim and answer. The Judge denied that motion on January 16, 1992. From August 1991 through April 1992 the parties engaged in discovery; during that time, the Judge denied a government motion to compel adequate responses and a government motion to reconsider the denial. On May 8, 1992 X-Tra Art filed a motion for summary judgment on one issue. The government opposed that motion and filed its own motion for summary judgment on May 28, 1992. On September 9, 1992 the Judge granted X-Tra Art's motion and denied the government's, ruling that the paint is an art material exempt from Federal Hazardous Substances Act requirements. On September 18, 1992 the government moved for reconsideration of the ruling. In October 1992 the parties learned that the cans of paint had been destroyed in April 1992. On April 16, 1993 the Judge granted the government's motion for reconsideration and then adhered to his earlier ruling on the merits. The Judge also denied without prejudice a motion by X-tra Art for attorney fees, costs and sanctions (based on the destruction of the paint). On June 11, 1993 the government appealed the Judge's decisions to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Following the filing of briefs by both sides, and oral argument heard on December 3, 1993, the Court ruled for the government on September 2, 1994. The Court reversed the lower court's summary judgment for X-Tra Art, and ordered the entry of summary judgment for the government. United States v. Articles of Banned Hazardous Substances Consisting of an Undetermined Number of Aqua Tech Safety Bath Seats, Civil Action Nos. 1:92-CV-1217 (RLV) and 1:92-CV-1218 (RLV) (N.D. Ga.) and No. 93-9075 (11th Cir.). On May 25, 1992 the government filed actions (two companion cases) seeking the seizure of children's bath seats made by Pansy Ellen Products, Inc. On June 3 and 4, 1992 U.S. Marshals seized the seats. Pansy Ellen filed a claim on June 12 and an answer on June 18, 1992. The parties engaged in discovery during the summer and fall of 1992. On February 12, 1993 the government and Pansy Ellen filed motions for summary judgment. On July 19, 1993 the Judge granted the government's motion and ordered that the seized bath seats be forfeited and condemned. He found that the bath seats were in interstate commerce; that they fall within the small parts regulation; that they are not exempt as hygiene products; and that the commission followed proper procedures in initiating the seizure actions. On August 18, 1993 Pansy Ellen filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. In January 1994 the parties settled the case on the following terms: Pansy Ellen dismissed its appeal, Pansy Ellen paid outstanding costs, including the cost of storing and destroying the seats, and Pansy Ellen paid a civil penalty of $25,000. U.S. v. 155 Nesting Dolls, More or Less, No. 93C 5404 (N.D. Ill.). On September 2, 1993 the government filed an action seeking the seizure of 155 Russian nesting dolls that violate the lead paint regulation. On October 6, 1993 the importer, Marina's Russian Collections, filed an answer. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT CASE Michael W. Mayberry v. CPSC, No. C93-5495B (W.D. Wash.). On August 31, 1993 the plaintiff filed a complaint seeking information, withheld by the Commission under the Freedom of Information Act, on dishwashers. The government filed an answer on October 2, 1993 and then released most of the disputed documents following processing under section 6(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act. Both parties filed status reports with the Court in November 1993. In February 1994 Mayberry voluntarily dismissed the case. OTHER CASES AGAINST THE COMMISSION Hollander Home Fashions Corp. v. CPSC, Civil Action No. 92-1346 (D.C. Cir.). On August 10, 1992 a firm filed a petition for review of CPSC's rule banning certain infant cushions. On October 2, 1992 the government filed a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. On March 4, 1993 the Court denied the motion and ordered that the case be transferred to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, Hollander's principal place of business. Hollander filed its brief on July 12, 1993 and the government filed its brief on August 11, 1993. Oral arguments were heard on January 11, 1994. On January 31, 1994 the Court affirmed the Commission's decision to issue the infant cushion ban. Charles B. McGinnis, Jr. v. Jacqueline Jones-Smith, et al., No. 93-340-CIV-ORL18 (M.D. Fla.). On May 11, 1993 an individual filed a case alleging age discrimination, based on the CPSC's failure to hire him. On November 8, 1993 the Court granted the plaintiff's motion to withdraw the complaint and the government's motion to dismiss. The case was dismissed without prejudice. O'Keeffe's, Inc. v. CPSC, No. 94-70580 (9th Cir.). On September 20, 1994 O'Keeffe's petitioned for review of CPSC's decision to deny an administrative petition filed by O'Keeffe's on March 6, 1992. The petition sought a rulemaking proceeding for amendment of the Commission's safety standard on architectural glazing materials to: (1) eliminate the exception from the requirements of the standard for wired glass used in fire doors and (2) to extend the scope of the standard to include transparent ceramic materials. On July 22, 1994 the Commission denied the petition. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS In the Matter of Regency Merchandise, CPSC Docket No. 94-C0001. The firm paid a civil penalty of $40,000 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the FHSA by distributing violative toys without notifying the Commission. The final order was issued October 24, 1993. In the Matter of Yuchius Morality, CPSC Docket No. 94-C0002. The firm paid a civil penalty of $20,000 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the FHSA by distributing violative toys without notifying the Commission. The final order was issued October 24, 1993. In the Matter of Berman Mattress Co., CPSC Docket No. 94-C0003. The firm paid a civil penalty of $7,500 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the FHSA by distributing violative mattresses. The final order was issued November 30, 1993. In the Matter of Winston Toys Corporation, CPSC Docket No. 94-C0004. The firm paid a civil penalty of $25,000 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the FHSA by distributing violative toys without notifying the Commission. The final order was issued November 29, 1993. In the Matter of Dial Manufacturing, CPSC Docket No. 94-C0005. The firm paid a civil penalty of $25,000 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the CPSC by failing to report a potential substantial product hazard presented by an evaporative cooling pump). The final order was issued November 29. 1993. In the Matter of Neeley Sales Company, Inc. CPSC Docket No. 94-C0007. The firm paid a civil penalty of $15,000 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the FHSA by distributing violative firework devices. The final order was issued January 24, 1994. In the Matter of Walgreen, CPSC Docket No. 94-C0008. The firm paid a civil penalty of $50,000 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the FHSA by exporting violative toys with out notifying the Commission. The final order was issued March 1, 1994. In the Matter of Ted Imel dba Futon Factory, CPSC Docket No. 94-C0009. The firm entered into a consent agreement in which it agreed to cease and desist from distributing futon mattresses which the staff alleged were violative of the FFA. The final order was issued on March 17, 1994. In the Matter of Reichenbach, CPSC Docket No. 94-C0010. The firm paid a civil penalty of $15,000 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the FHSA by distributing violative firework devices. The final order was issued June 6, 1994. In the Matter of PCA Apparel, Inc., CPSC Docket No. 94-C0011 . The firm paid a civil penalty of $75,000 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the FAA by distributing violative children's sleepwear. The final order was issued June 6, 1994. In the Matter of S & D Importing Co., CPSC Docket No. 94-C0012. This firm paid a civil penalty of $175,000 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the FHSA by distributing violative toys. The final order was issued September 1, 1994. In the Matter of Toro, CPSC Docket No. 94-C0013. The firm paid a civil penalty of $170,000 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the CPSA by failing to reports a potential substantial product hazard presented by lawn mowers. The final order was issued September 2, 1994. In the Matter of Youngland, CPSC Docket No. 94-C0014. The firm paid a civil penalty of $15,000 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the FHSA by distributing violative toys and exporting violative toys without notifying the Commission. The final order was issued September 20, 1994. In the Matter of Great Lakes, CPSC Docket No. 94-C0015. The firm paid a civil penalty of $10,000 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the CPSA by distributing violative banned room odorants containing nitrites. The final order was issued September 20, 1994. In the Matter of Pansy Ellen/Kids II, CPSC Docket No. 94-C0016. The firm paid a civil penalty of $85,000 to settle the staff's allegations that it knowingly violated the CPSA by failing to report a potential substantial product hazard presented by booster seats. The final order was issued October 18. 1994. CONSENT AGREEMENTS In the Matter of York International Corporation, CPSC Docket No. 94-0006. The firm agreed to replace under an extended warranty program defective HeatPipe natural gas furnaces that could present a substantial product hazard under the CPSA. The final order was issued on November 29, 1993. In the Matter of Chattem Incorporated, CPSC Docket No. 94-1. The firm agreed to cease and desist from distributing, and to replace the packaging of, certain sizes of packaging that contained the drug Pamprin, which the staff alleged were not packaged with the required child resistant closures, in violation of the PPPA and the FHSA. The final order was entered September 13, 1994. ================================================================= APPENDIX H: INDEX OF PRODUCTS REGULATED BY CPSC ____________________________________________________________ REFERENCE SOURCE TYPE OF TITLE 16 CFR PRODUCT ACT REGULATION PART NUMBER ____________________________________________________________ Acetaminophen PPPA special 1700.14(a)(16) packaging 1700.14(a)(16) exemption (i),(ii) Acetic acid HSA labeling 1500.129(g) Acetonitrile (see glue remover) Adhesives, HSA labeling 1500.133 containing methyl HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(34) alcohol labeling nitrocellulose HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(10) base labeling floor covering HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(13) labeling extremely CPSA ban 1302 flammable CPSA to be 1145.3 contact regulated under CPSA Aerosols (see HSA suggested 1500.130 self-pressurized labeling products) Aluminized HSA ban 1500.18(c)(1) polyester film kite Ammonia, ammonia HSA labeling 1500.129(g) water (household), ammonium hydroxide Antennas (CB base station CPSA labeling 1402 and TV) requirement (Omnidirectional CPSA performance 1204 CB base station) certification Antifreeze, HSA labeling 1500.132 ethylene glycol- base PPPA special 1700.14(a)(11) packaging Antiquing kits HSA exemption 1500.83(a)(25) labeling Appliances, CPSA provision 1406 coal and wood- of performance ing and technical data Architectural CPSA safety stand- 1201 glazing materials ards Art materials HSA exemption 1500.85(a)(4) HSA from ban 1500.14(b)(8) labeling Artist's paints CPSA exemption 1303.3(c)(2) from lead limit Asbestos- CPSA ban to be 1304 containing CPSA regulated 1145.4 patching compounds under the CPSA Asbestos- HSA ban 1500.17(a)(7) containing garments for general use Asbestos- CPSA ban 1305 containing arti- CPSA to be regu- 1145.5 ficial emberizing lated under materials the CPSA Aspirin products PPPA special 1700.14(a)(1) packaging effer- vescent tablet 1700.14(a)(1)(i) exemption unflavored 1700.14(a)(1)(ii) powders exemption Baby bouncers HSA standard and 1500.18(a)(6) and walkers and ban ex- emption from banning 1500.86(a)(4) Balloons, HSA exemption from 1500.85(a)(4) plastic mixtures Bassinet legs CPSA to be regu- 1145.15 lated under the CPSA Batteries, PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(9) storage, wet-cell special packaging Benzene (benzol) HSA special label- 1500.14(b)(3)(i) ing Benzene (paint PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(15) solvents) aging Bergamot oil HSA labeling 1500.13(e) Betamethasone PPPA exemption from special packaging Bicycles HSA ban 1500.18(a)(12) safety re- 1512 quirements Biological HSA exemption 1500.85(a)(4) specimens, pre- from ban served Blasting caps HSA exemption 1500.83(a)(35) from labeling Butane in cig- HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(29) arette lighters labeling Carbolic acid HSA labeling 1500.129(d) (phenol) Carbon tetra- HSA ban 1500.17(a)(2) chloride Carpets and FFA standard 1630 rugs (large) (FF 1-70) Carpets and FFA standard 1631 rugs (small) (FF 2-70) Caustic poisons HSA labeling 1500.129 potash HSA labeling 1500.129 PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(5) aging soda HSA labeling 1500.29(j) PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(5) aging Cellulose sponges HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(15) labeling Cellulose insu- CPSA standard 1209 lation CPSA labeling 1404 Charcoal briquettes HSA classification 1500.12(a)(1) as hazardous special label- 1500.14(b)(6) ing Chemistry sets HSA exemption from 1550.83(a)(23) labeling exemption from 1500.85(a)(1) banning Child-resistant PPPA criteria and 1700 packaging(see substances special packaging) subject Chlorofluoro- CPSA labeling re- 1401 carbons, pres- quirement surized products containing Cholestyramine, PPPA exemption from 1700.14(A)(10)(v) anhydrous special pack- aging Cigarette lighters HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(29) labeling exemption from 1500.83(a)(20) CPSA standard 1210 Clacker balls HSA requirements 1500.18(a)(7) 1500.86(a)(5) Cleaning products HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(11) labeling Clothing (see wearing apparel, sleepwear) Coal burning appliances (see appliances) Coldwave per- PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(19) manent neurtralizers containing sodium bromate or potassium bromate Colestipol PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(xv) special packinging Combustible HSA definition 1500.3(c)(iii) hazardouse sub- flashpoint 1500.43a stances testing Conjugated estro- PPPA exemption from 1700. 1 gens tablets special pack- 4(a)(10)(xvii) ing Consumer product CPSA reporting of 1115 substantial product hazards Containers, HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(14) consumer-owned full labeling (portable) Controlled drugs PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(4) aging Corrosive sub- HSA definition 1500.3(b)(7),(c)(3) stances Cosmetics HSA exemption 1500.81(a) Crib hardware CPSA to be reg- 1145.14 ulated under the CPSA Cribs (full-size) HSA ban 1500.18(a)(13) safety re- 1508 quirements Crib (non-full- HSA ban 1500.18(a)(14) size) safety re- 1509 quirements Crib, mesh-sided CPSA to be regu- 1145.12 lated under the CPSA Cushions, infant HSA ban 1500.18(a)(16) Cyanide salts HSA ban 1500.17(a)(5) Dietary supple- PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(13) ments, iron-containing aging Diethylene glycol HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(1) special label- 1500.14(b)(1) ing exemption from 1500.83(a)(15) labeling Diethylenetri- HSA labeling 1500.13(c) amine Diglycidyl ethers HSA labeling 1500.13(c) Diphenhydramine PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(17) preparations aging Disclaimer decep- HSA misbranded 1500.122 tive use of Drain cleaners, HSA ban 1500.17(a)(4) liquid PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(5),(9) aging Drugs, controlled PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(4) aging Drugs, oral PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(10) prescription aging Except: Nitroglycerin tablets (sublingual) 1700.14(a)(10)(i) Isosorbide dinitrate (10 mg. sub- 1700.14(a)(10)(ii) lingual and chewable tablets) Erythromycin ethylsuccinate (8 gm 1700.14(a)(10)(iii) oral suspension and granules for oral suspensions) Erythromycin ethylsuccinate 1700.14(a)(10)(xvi) tablets (no more than 16 gm) Cyclical oral contraceptive 1700.14(a)(10)(iv) Anhydrous cholestyramine (powder 1700.14(a)(10)(v) form) Potassium supplements (containing 1700.14(a)(10)(vi) not more than 50 MEq potassium per unit dose package) Sodium fluoride (264 mg per package 1700.14(a)(10(vii) of liquid forms and tablet forms) Betamethasone (12.6 mg per package) 1700.14(a)(10)(viii) Pancrelipase in tablet, capsule or 1700.14(a)(10)(ix) powder form Prednisone tablets (not more than 1700.14(a)(10)(x) 105 mg per package) Mebendazole (600 mg per package) 1700.14(a)(10)(xiii) Methylprednisolone tablets (not more 1700.14(a)(10)(xiv) than 84 mg per package) Colestipol (packages containing not 1700.14(a)(10)(xv) more than 5 grams of powder) Conjugated estrogens tablets (not 1700.14(a)(10)(xvii) more than 32 mg per package) Norethindrone acetate tablets 1700.14(a)(10) more than 50 mg per package) (xviii) Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets 1700.14(a)(10)(xix) Drugs, iron- PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(12) containing aging Dry-cleaning HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(18) solvents labeling Emberizing CPSA ban 1305 materials, arti- ficial, containing asbestos Epoxy resins HSA labeling 1500.13(c) Erythromycin PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(iii) ethylsuccianate, special pack- Suspension and aging granules for suspension Chewable tablets 1700.14(a)(10)(xvi) Ethylenediamine HSA labeling 1500.13(c) Ethylene glycol HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(28) in felt pads labeling special label- 1500.14(b)(4) ing Ethylene glycol HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(2),(b)(2) special pack- 1700.14(a)(11) aging Ethylene glycol HSA labeling 1500.132 antifreeze Expandable child- CPSC to be regu- 1145.13 ren's enclosures lated under the CPSA Exports (non- All reporting re- 1019 complying products) quirements Extremely flam- HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(vii) mable self-pres- method to 1500.45 surized containers determine flashpoint 1500.46 testing exemption from 1500.83(a)(1) labeling Extremely flam- HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(i) mable hazardous testing method 1500.43a substances Extremely flam- HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(v) mable solids testing method 1500.44 Eye irritants HSA testing method 1500.3(b)(8),(c)(4) definition 1500.42 Fabrics FFA flammability 1602-1632 Felt-tip marking HSA labeling ex- 1500.83(a)(9) devices emption Ferrous oxalate HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(17) labeling Fertilizers, HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(21) dry granular labeling Fire extin- HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(24) guishers labeling labeling, 1500.15(a)(b) warning Fireworks HSA ban (more than 1500.17(a)(3) 2 grains pyro- technic mat- erial for audible reports) ban (fire- 1500.17(a)(8) & 9 crackers more than 50 mg.) exemption from 1500.83(a)(27) labeling agricultural 1500.17(a)(3) exemption exemption from 1500.85(a)(2) classification special label- 1500.14(b)(7) ing ban reloadable 1500.17(a)(11) tub aerial shells more than 1.7 inches in outer diameter) safety require-1507 ments First Aid HSA policy for 1500.134 emesis label- ing Flammable con- HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(viii) tents of self- method for pressurized con- determining 1500.45 tainers flashpoint testing 1500.46 exemption from 1500.83(a)(1) labeling Flammable solids HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(vi) testing method 1500.44 Flammable sub- HSA definition 1500.3(c)(6)(iii) stances flashpoint 1500.43a testing Food HSA exemption from 1500.81(a) specific label- ing Formaldehyde HSA labeling 1500.13(d) Fuel HSA exemptions 1500.81(b) exemptions 1500.85(a)(5) from banning special pack- 1700.14(a)(7) aging Fuel kits with HSA exemption from 1500.85(a)(12), (13) difluorodichloro- banning warn- methane ing Furniture, CPSA ban 1303 painted with lead containing paint Furniture polish, PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(2) liquid aging Furniture polish, HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(8) paste labeling Garage Door CPSA requirements 1211 Openers, auto- for equipment matic residential protector Gasoline HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(14) labeling special label- 1500.14(b)(3) ing labeling 1500.14(a)(3) Glazing com- HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(13) pounds labeling Glue remover con- PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(18) taining aceton- aging itrile (household) Hartshorn HSA labeling 1500.129(1) Heaters (see appliances) Highly toxic HSA definition 1500.3(e) substances testing method 1500.40 labeling 1500.121 Household HSA definition 1500.3(c)(10) substances Hydrochloric acid HSA labeling 1500.129(a) Hypochlorous acid HSA labeling 1500.129(h) Ibuprofen PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(20) aging Imported products & ALL policy 1009.3 importers Imports HSA various 1500.265-272 Industrial supplies HSA exemption 1500.3(c)(10)(i) Infant cushions HSA ban 1500.18(a)(16) Ink, cartridges HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(7),(38) labeling dry concentrate HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(12) containers labeling Ink-marking devices HSA exemption 1500.83(a)(9) Insulation, cell- CPSA standard 1209 ulose Iron preparations PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(12),(13) aging Irritant sub- HSA definition 1500.3(g) stances testing method 1500.41 Isobutane in cig- HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(29) arette lighters labeling Isosorbide di- PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(ii) nitrate,prescrip- special pack- tion sublingual and aging chewable forms Kerosene HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(4) special label- 1500.14(b)(3) ing exemption from 1500.83(a)(14) labeling special pack- 1700.14(a)(7) aging Kindling and ill- PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(7) uminating prepar- aging ations Kites, aluminized HSA ban 1500.18(c)(1) polyester film Labels HSA requirements 1500.121 condensation 1500.123 informal com- 1500.128 ment on exemption from 1500.83(a)(5) labeling Laboratory chem- HSA exemption from 1500.85(a)(4) ical, if edu- banning and cational labeling 1500.85(a)(5) Lacquers HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(13) labeling Lawn darts HSA ban 1500.18(a)(4) CPSA ban 1306 Lawnmowers, power CPSA performance 1205 standard, labeling rule, and certifi- cation rule Lead in paint HSA ban over 0.5% 1500.17(a)(6) (pre-1978) CPSA ban over 0.06% 1303 1978 and later) Lighter fluid, PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(7) aging Lunar caustic HSA labeling 1500.129(k) (silver nitrate) Lye HSA labeling 1500.129(j) PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(5) aging Matchbooks CPSA standard 1202 Matches HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(2) flammability labeling Mattresses FFA standard 1632 (FF 4-72) Mebendazole PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(xiii) special pack- aging Medroxypro- PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(xix) gesterone acetate special pack- tablets aging Methyl alcohol HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(10) (methanol) labeling labeling 1500.14(a)(4),(b)(4) exemption from 1500.83(a)(19) labeling exemption from 1500.83(a)(34) PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(8) aging Methylpred- PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(xiv) nisolone special pack- aging Methyl salicylate PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(3) aging Mineral oil HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(33) (in toys) special labeling Mineral seal oil HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3) special label- 1500.14(b)(3) ing PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(2) aging Mineral spirits HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3) special label- 1500.14(b)(3) ing special pack- 1700.14(a)(15) aging Mirrors CPSA exemption from 1303.3(c)(2) lead limit Mixtures of HSA labeling 1500.5 hazardous sub- stances Multiple hazard, HSA labeling 1500.127 substances with Naphtha HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3) special label- 1500.14(b)(3) ing Nitric acid HSA labeling 1500.129(c) Nitroglycerine, PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(i) prescription special sublingual dosage packaging Norethindrone PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10) acetate tablets packaging (xviii) Oral contra- PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(iv) ceptives packaging special cyclical packaging Orris root, HSA labeling 1500.13(b) powdered Oxalic acid HSA labeling 1500.129(e),(f) and salts Packages, child- resistant (see child- resistant packaging) Packages, sample PPPA submission 1700.14(b) Paint, lead in HSA ban over 0.5% 1500.17(a)(6) (pre-1978) CPSA ban over 0.06% 1303 (1978 and later) CPSA to be regu- 1145.2 lated under the CPSA Paint solvents PPPA special pack- 1700.14(a)(15) aging Painting kits HSA exemption 1500.83(a)(25) Pancrelipase PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(ix) special pack- aging Paper items HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(3) labeling list Paraphenylene- HSA labeling 1500.13(a) diamine Patching CPSA ban 1304 compounds, containing asbestos CPSA Perchloroethylene HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(31) visual novelty labeling devices Percussion HSA definition 1500.3(c)(7)(i)(a) explosives Petroleum HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3) distillates special 1500.14(b)(3) labeling exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8),(9), (11),(13),(14),(20) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(7),(2),(15) Phenol (carbolic HSA labeling 1500.129(d) acid) Photodynamic sensitizer HSA definition 1500.3(b)(9) Photographic color HSA exemption from 1500.83(a)(25) processing kits labeling Plant foods, dry HSA exemption from granular labeling 1500.83(a)(21) Playpens: CPSA to be regulated under 1145.13 expandable the CPSA mesh-sided CPSA to be regulated under 1145.11 the CPSA Poisons, caustic HSA labeling requirements 1500.129 Polishing products HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(11) Potash, caustic HSA labeling 1500.129(i) special packaging 1700.14(a)(5) Potassium hydroxide HSA labeling 1500.129(i) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5) Potassium supplements, PPPA exemption from effervescent special 1700.14(a)(10)(vi) packaging Prednisone PPPA exemption from 1700.14(a)(10)(x) special packaging Pressure- generating substances HSA definition 1500.3(c)(7)(i) Primary irritant HSA definition 1500.3(g)(2) testing method 1500.41 Propellant devices for model rockets HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(8), (9),(12),(13) Radiator cleaners HSA as household substance 1500.3(c)(10)(i) Radioactive substances HSA defined exemption 1500.3(b)(11), (c)(8) Refrigerator doors RSA standard to permit 1750 opening from inside Refuse bins, unstable CPSA ban 1301 Roof coatings HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13),(34) Rope, cord, string, etc. HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(4) Rugs (see Carpets) Rubber vulcanizing HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13) Salt (sodium chloride) HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(1) Self-pressurized products HSA exemption from full 1500.83(a)(1) labeling testing method for 1500.83(a)(1) labeling testing method for 1500.45,46 flammable or extremely flammable contents information statements 1500.130 required containing chlorofluorocarbons CPSA labeling requirement 1401 containing vinyl chlorides HSA ban 1500.17(a)(10) Sensitizers HSA definitions 1500.3(b)(9),(c)(5) Signal words HSA labeling requirements 1500.121 Silver nitrate (lunar caustic) HSA labeling 1500.129(k) Sleepwear, children's HSA FFA standard (FF3-71) 1615 sizes 0-6x, sizes 7-14 standard (FF 5-74) 1616 Sodium arsenite HSA labeling 1500.132(b) Sodium fluoride (prescription PPPA exempting from aqueous solutions) special 1700.14(a) packaging (10)(vii) Sodium hydroxide HSA labeling 1500.129(j) Sodium/potassium hydroxide PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(5) Solder kit HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(30) Solder paste HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(22) Special packaging PPPA standards 1700.15 re-use prohibited 1700.15(c) test procedure 1700.20 restricted flow 1700.15(d) requirement Spot removers, single-use HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a) (18),(19),(26) Spot removing kits HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(25) Sponges, cellulose HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(15) Squeeze toys CPSA to be regulated under 1145.10 the CPSA Stoddard solvent HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(4) special labeling 1500.14(b) (3)(ii) Stoves, coal and wood burning (see appliances) Strong sensitizers HSA definition 1500.3(b)(9) list of 1500.13 Sulfuric acid HSA labeling 1500.129(b) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(9) Swimming pool slides CPSA standard 1207 Tank coatings HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(34) Thread, string, twine, etc. HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(4) Toluene (toluol) HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3) special labeling 1500.14(b) (3)(ii),(iii) exemption from labeling 1500.83(a) (8),(9), (11),(13) Toluene (paint solvents) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(15) Toxic substances HSA definition 1500.3(b)(5), (c)(2) labeling 1500.121,129 test method 1500.40 Toys caps and toy guns HSA ban 1500.18(a)(5) producing impulse-type sound testing method 1500.47 exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(2) 1500.86(a)(6) clacker balls HSA ban 1500.18(a)(7) exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(5) dolls presenting hazards HSA ban 1500.18(a)(3) exemption from banning 1500.86(a)(2) electrically- operated toys and children's articles HSA ban 1500.18(b) requirements 1505 labeling 1505.3 performance 1505.6 games,self- pressurized hollow plastic toys HSA exemption from banning 1500.85(a)(7) mineral oil HSA exemption from banning 1500.83(a)(32) mechanical hazards (various) HSA ban 1500.18(a) pacifiers HSA ban 1500.18(a)(8) safety requirements 1511 noisemaking toys HSA ban 1500.18(a)(2) painted with lead HSA ban, over 0.5% (pre-1978) 1500.17(a)(6) CPSA ban, over 0.06% (1978 and later) 1303 squeeze CPSA to be regulated under the CPSA 1145.10 rattles HSA bans 1500.18(a)(1)&(15) exemption from banning 1500.86(a)(1 ) safety requirements 1510 sharp edges HSA technical requirements 1500.49 sharp points HSA technical requirements 1500.48 small parts HSA ban 1500.18(a)(9) safety requirements 1501 model rockets HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(36) model rockets, propellant HSA exemption from labeling 1500.85(a)(8),(9),(10),(11), (12),(13) sewing machines HSA requirements 1505.4(h)(3) stuffed animals with laceration hazard HSA ban 1500.18(a)(3) stuffed toys to be suspended CPSC to be regulated under 1145.9 the CPSA train smoke HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(33) use and abuse tests HSA testing procedures 1500.50.53 labeling 1500.14(a)(5) exemption 1500.83(a)(8) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(6) Tubes, collapsible metal HSA labeling 1500.121(e) Unpackaged hazardous substances HSA labeling requirements 1500.121(f) Turpentine HSA special labeling 1500.14(b)(5) Varnish HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(13) Video games CPSA exemption from electrically- 1505 operated toy requirements Vienna paste HSA labeling 1500.129(i) Vinyl chloride HSA ban 1500.17(a)(10) Vinyl plastic film FFA standard (CS 192-53) 1611 Visual novelty devices HSA exemption 1500.83(a)(31) containing perchloroethylene Volatile flammable materials HSA flashpoint testing method 1500.43 Walker-jumper HSA ban 1500.18(a)(6) exemption from classification 1500.86(a)(4) Water-repellant mixtures, masonry HSA ban 1500.17(a)(1) Wax containers HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8) Waxes, paste for autos, furniture, floors, shoes HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8) Wearing apparel FFA standard (CS 191-53) 1610 Wood burning appliances (see appliances) Writing instruments HSA exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(38) Xylene (xylol) HSA labeling 1500.14(a)(3) special labeling 1500.14(b)(3) (ii),(iii) exemption from labeling 1500.83(a)(8), (9),(11),(13) Xylene (paint solvents) PPPA special packaging 1700.14(a)(15) ================================================================= APPENDIX I: FEDERAL-STATE COOPERATIVE PROGRAM The Commission is required by Section 29 of the Consumer Product Safety Act to establish "a program to promote Federal-State cooperation for purposes of carrying out the Act." Federal, state and local cooperative programs are one key to CPSC's success in reducing unreasonable risks of injury to consumers. State and local professionals bring our programs "alive" when they deliver CPSC information, education, and services to the public they serve at the local level. The public resides in counties, cities, and towns served by dedicated state and local health, consumer, and safety professionals. These professionals know the needs of their communities and know best how to meet their needs. Resources invested in providing information, contracts, and materials to state and local professionals returns many times that amount in consumer product safety programs delivered to people where they live, work, and play. The Directorate for Field Operations plans, organizes, directs and controls the Commission's Federal-State Cooperative Program. This program receives overall direction through the Field Operating Plan which is formulated directly from the Commission's yearly Operating Plan. The Federal-State plan provides direction to the three Regional Centers which provide operational day-to-day contact with the states. State Designees are the Commission's primary liaison with state and local officials. State Designees are appointed, at the Commission's request, by the Governor of each state. This individual serves as a liaison for product safety efforts within the state. State Designees are selected after analyzing each state's structure. Each represents that department of state government most compatible with the CPSC mission. In most states it is the Department of Health. In others, it is the Office of the Attorneys General or the Department of Agriculture or Consumer Protection. In addition to working with State Designees, CPSC Regional Centers regularly cooperate with local government officials, as well. Keeping up with Designees in 50 states and territories is demanding, but working with thousands of local officials is most difficult. To solve this problem, CPSC always works with State Designees and selectively works with local officials. "Selectively" is defined as meaning the proper official at the proper place at the proper time. The Federal State Cooperative Plan consists of four major components: 1. Contracts. Cost effective state and local contracts allow the Commission to accomplish product safety work in places across our nation that we would not get to. Because our contracts are usually small, state and local governments often match our funds with their own to accomplish the objective. 2. Memoranda of Understanding. MOUs with states create a partnership which extends overall consumer protection through more effective use of the collective resources. Work planning is an arrangement between CPSC and state agencies wherein both parties agree to share, at no cost, the responsibility for certain product safety activities. 3. Commissioning. Commissioning has the effect of making a state or local employee a federal officer for the purposes of conducting investigations, inspections, recalls, and sample collections. State or local officials are qualified for and capable of functioning as an official of the CPSC. CPSC trains state and local officials to qualify for a commission. 4. States Information-sharing Program. CPSC routinely transmits information on Commission programs and activities to states in order that Designees, their staff and others may respond to media inquiries and be kept current on Commission developments. States share their success stories with us and we, in turn, disseminate this information to all of the states. The funded work done by the states is subject to the same quality assurance and is held to the same high standards as work done by the CPSC field staff. The progress and direction of the state work is monitored through weekly conference calls, quarterly reports and a final report at the end of the fiscal year. This enables the Regional Centers to assure that the state contract work is proceeding in accordance with the Commission's Operating Plan and is of adequate quality to meet the Commission's needs. The states report on other product safety work, not funded by CPSC, by providing highlights and summaries to CPSC field offices for input into their required program reports. State and Local Contracts Program Cost-effective contracts with state and local agencies for needed services provide a basis upon which greater cooperation can grow. Because our missions are compatible, state and local governments usually match our funds with their own money to accomplish the objective. In addition, state and local contracts allow us to accomplish product safety work in places across our nation that we would not get to otherwise ... our reach is expanded. In FY94, the Commission supported the state and local contracts program in the amount of $230,000 -- for Compliance and Enforcement, Hazard Identification and Analysis, and Consumer Information activities in six program areas. An additional $38,000, which came to the Commission through an Interagency Agreement with the U.S. Fire Administration, was used to conduct Community-Based Fire Safety Programs for Smoke Detectors. A listing of those state or local agencies that participated in this program follows: EASTERN REGION Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Recall Checks In-depth Investigations ATV Surveillance Drug Control Division HSA/PPPA Inspections Delaware Board of Pharmacy HSA/PPPA Inspections District of Columbia Fire Department Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Florida Department of Agriculture In-depth Investigations Recall Checks ATV Surveillance Broward County Health Department Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Miami Fire Training Center Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Broward County School System Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Miami Children's Hospital Community-Based Fire Safety--Smoke Detectors Maine Department of the Attorney General ATV Surveillance Safe Kids Coalition Community Based Fire Safety--Smoke Detectors Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Recall Checks In-depth Investigations ATV Surveillance Division of Drug Control HSA/PPPA Inspections Massachusetts Board of Registration and Pharmacy HSA/PPPA Inspections Boston City Hospital Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety ATV Surveillance Recall Checks In-depth Investigations Monmouth County Recall Checks Passaic County Recall Checks Cumberland County Recall Checks Mercer County Recall Checks Camden County In-depth Investigations Poison Information and Education System HSA/PPPA Inspections City of Camden Fire Department Community Based Fire Safety--Smoke Detectors New York Attorney General's Office Recall Checks Harlem Consumer Education Council Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Cornell Cooperative Extension Service Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Board of Pharmacy HSA/PPPA Inspections Pennsylvania Erie County Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Philadelphia Fire Department Community-Based Fire Safety--Smoke Detectors Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs In-depth Investigations Recall Checks ATV Surveillance Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Rhode Island Division of Drug Control HSA/PPPA Inspections Department of Health Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Vermont Department of Health Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Virginia Department of Agriculture ATV Surveillance CENTRAL REGION Alabama Birmingham Poison Control Center HSA/PPPA Surveillance Department of Public Health Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs Recall Checks ATV Surveillance Poison Control Center HSA/PPPA Surveillance Fulton County Health Department Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Chatham County Health Department Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Atlanta Fire Department Community-Based Fire Safety--Smoke Detectors Indiana State Board of Health Recall Checks ATV Surveillance Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Iowa Department of Public Health In-depth Investigations ATV Surveillance Recall Checks Kansas Bureau of Disease Prevention and Control ATV Surveillance Recall Checks In-depth Investigations Kentucky Bureau of Health Services In-depth Investigations Recall Checks ATV Surveillance Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Minnesota Minneapolis Fire Department Community Based Fire Safety--Smoke Detectors Mississippi State Board of Health In-depth Investigations Recall Checks ATV Surveillance Missouri Division of Health Recall Checks In-depth Investigations ATV Surveillance Cardinal Glennon Poison Control Center -- St. Louis HSA/PPPA Surveillance North Dakota State Laboratories In-depth Investigations Recall Checks ATV Surveillance Ohio Department of Health In-depth Investigations Recall Checks ATV Surveillance Cleveland Fire Department Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Community Based Fire Safety--Smoke Detectors South Dakota South Dakota Safety Council Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Tennessee Department of Agriculture Recall Checks ATV Surveillance In-depth Investigations Middle Tennessee Poison Center HSA/PPPA Surveillance Southern Tennessee Poison Center HSA/PPPA Surveillance Wisconsin Department of Agriculture In-depth Investigations Recall Checks ATV Surveillance WESTERN REGION Arkansas Department of Health Recall Checks In-depth Investigations ATV Surveillance Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program California Department of Health Services Recall Checks ATV Surveillance In-depth Investigations Bay Area Poison Center HSA/PPPA Surveillance Fresno Poison Center HSA/PPPA Surveillance Children's Hospital at Stanford Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program San Francisco Department of Public Health Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program City of Orange Fire Department Community-Based Fire Safety--Smoke Detectors Colorado Department of Health Recall Checks In-depth Investigations ATV Surveillance Tri-County Health Department In-depth Investigations Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Guam Government of Guam Recall Checks Idaho S.E. District Health Department ATV Surveillance Recall Checks Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program New Mexico New Mexico Poison Center HSA/PPPA Surveillance Safe Kids Coalition of New Mexico Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Oklahoma Department of Health ATV Surveillance Medical Center Foundation Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Oregon Department of Justice ATV Surveillance Texas Department of Health Recalls In-depth Investigations ATV Surveillance Refugee Service of North Texas Community Based Fire Safety--Smoke Detectors Utah Department of Health Vulnerable Population Injury Prevention Program Washington Seattle Poison Center HSA/PPPA Surveillance Pierce County Fire Department Community Based Fire Safety--Smoke Detectors Wyoming Department of Health Recall Checks ATV Surveillance FEDERAL-STATE-LOCAL COOPERATIVE PROGRAM COMMISSIONING PROGRAM Section 29(a)(2) of the Consumer Product Safety Act provides the Commission authority to commission state and local officers for conducting any of three activities on behalf of the CPSC: investigations, inspections, and sample collections. In furtherance of the Congressional mandate to establish a program to promote Federal and State cooperation, the Commission assists in training state and local officials to qualify for a commission. After commissioning, those officials are knowledgeable in CPSC procedures for inspections, investigations, sample collection, and preparation and submission of reports. Currently, 241 officials in 32 states are commissioned by the CPSC. EASTERN REGION Connecticut; Department of Consumer Protection; Joan Jordon Cynthia M. Clavette, Vincent J. Pugliese, Jr. Delaware; Board of Pharmacy; Dale W. Magee; Bonnie Wallner; James L. Kaminski; Calvin M. Campbell; Paul Davis; William H. Knotts Florida; Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services; James R. Kelly, Charles W. Andrews, Lessie M. Keck Maryland; Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Office of Food Protection & Consumer Health Services; Pamela J. Engle, David Roberts, Bruce Wilhelm, James D. Naylor, Michael Anthony Elseroad, Linda Westfall, Patricia Anne Schwaninger, John Frank Arthur; Division of Drug Control, Robert Chang, Jack H. Freeman William A. Hahn, Charles H. Tregoe, Leon Weiner, Harold B. Jones New Jersey; Office of Consumer Protection; Anthony J. Brennan, Terry Lawrence Smith, Frank C. Stevens, Edna M. Woods, Mary H. Moore, Joseph Palaia, Frank Salensky, James Andrew Mallett; Passaic County; Office of Consumer Affairs; MaryAnn Maloney Puerto Rico; Department of Consumer Affairs; Jose Rodriguez Sanchez, Carlos Mateo Alers South Carolina; Department of Health & Environmental Control; Arthur C. Stanley, Kenneth W. Montgomery, Samuel H. Mc Nutt, Miriam M. Jones, Charles W. James, Jr, Rebecca H. Cameron, Board of Pyrotechnic Safety; Bill Porcel, Gerard W. Wingard; Department of Consumer Affairs; Phillip S. Porter, Herbert Walker, William E. Margee Virginia; Office of Consumer Affairs; James F. McCormick, Ulric Hubert Rainard, E. Diana K. Hollett Virgin Islands; Consumer Services Administration; Calvin L. Brooks West Virginia; Department of Labor; Andrew Brown, William Hoffman CENTRAL REGION Alabama; Department of Public Health; Carol F. Gaddis, James McVay, Viki L. Brant, Rhonda C. Pines, Simmie Besteder, Siegfried B. Harden, Trecia D. Smith; Poison Control Center; Terry Byars Georgia; Office of Consumer Affairs; Inez Winfrey, Cornell P. Spearman, Charles F. Mills Russell, F. Laurens Michael A. Kaiser, Diane W. Holland, Mary Joyce Flournoy, Miriam R. Collins, Margaret K. Cash, Calvin Cash, David R. Boucher, Roger McClain Indiana; State Board Health; Linda J. Hayman Iowa; Department of Public Health; John R. Kelly, Jeff P. Meyer, Michael L. Magnant, Kenneth Choquette, Rita M. Gergley, R. Brian McPartland, Arlene M. Jacob Kansas; Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Foods and Drugs; James A. Pyles, Roger E. Ozias, Gary J. Magathan Launa Osbourn, Gerald E. Vornholt, Earnest E. Barnes, Stephen N. Paige, Donald Bechtel, Loren E. Brock, Mary K. Goetz, Gerald R. Kline, David R. Bustos, William G. Spaniol, Danial S. Hutchinson, Don E. Parsons, Mary T. Glassburner, Gregory O. Willis, Kenneth R. DeLude, Allison M. Crouch Kentucky; Department of Human Resources; Michael B. Cavanah, Florann R. Strevels, Terry M. Wescott, Douglas Lee Jackson, Karen Smallwood, Maxine M. Brown Mississippi; State Board of Health; Willie L. Brown, Jr., Gary Moorman Missouri; Department of Health; John G. Norris, John P. Pitzenberger, Robert C. Fields, Gregg C. Fast A. Reid Stevens, Oscar Roy Hartman, Gary F. Boone, James E. Wooldridge Ohio; Department of Public Health; Daniel S. Chatfield, Michael W. Moser, Douglas A. Rogers, Marsha R. Smalley, Gary L. Matson, Lois A. Upham, George E. Fruth, Michial H. Swank, Thomas H. Anderson, Charles A. Patterson Tennessee; Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Division; Richard V. Heinrich, Mary Logan, Eddie K. Watson, Daniel L. Aisen Wisconsin; Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; Marsha Benning, Thomas J. Brennan, Steven J. Foemmel Marilyn R. Johannsen, Karen Lynn O'Malley-Konz, Robert F. Zaspel, Mary M. Zegers, Douglas E. Augustine, David T. Tatar WESTERN REGION Arizona; Department of Health Services; Anthony J. Battistone, Richard E. Cox, Cecile M. Fowler, Ronald B. Holley, Michael Patz, Norman J. Petersen, Michael J. Porch, Don Selvey Arkansas; Department of Health; John R. Carter, Kenneth E. Free, Ronald O. Friday, Wynn D. Grandgeorge, Tamara Almand, Edwards L. Free, Jennings B. Ivy, James P. Jones, Robert L. Kemp, Charle B. Presson, Jimmy W. Shelby, James H. Tanner, Halldor M. Wilkes California; Department of Health Services, Food and Drug Branch Proserpina Abarquez-Delacruz, Susan O. Bond, Charles R. Carey, Joan Howe, Glen C. Lawrence, Lester Lowe State Fire Marshal's Office, Dyane B. Mathews California; Department of Health Services, Food and Drug Branch, Sacramento; Bruce D. Morden, Barbara J. Moynier, Frank J. Nava, James J. Paidl, Howard Ratzky, Zuma D. Ross, Edwin Linquist, Jr., Ozzie R. Schmidt, Ingeborg B. Small, Alan Ginkel, Daniel J. Walsh, David L. Weston, Sharon P. White, Christopher H. Wogee, Department of Health Services Sacramento; Joseph N. Bagood, Joseph E. Bewley, James R. Gibson, Michael C. Gutierrez, Dennis M. Moore, Jon R. Salmi, James M. Waddell, Paul W. Walfoort, Kathleen L. Young, Allan Van Ginkel, Department of Health Services, Food and Drug Branch, San Jose, Patrick S. Kennelly, Daniel L. Seid, Department of Health Services, Food and Drug Branch, San Diego; Eddie Lopez; Los Angeles, Anthony R. Falzone; Stockton; Arthur Schleicher Jr. California; Department of Health Services, Food and Drug Branch, Berkeley; Dan R. Chitwood, Carl E. Costella, Jim D. Eddington, James Gorka, Michael F. Hernandez, Tamara Y. Jackson, Gerald G. Leech, Jeffrey C. Lineberry, Department of Health Services, Food and Drug Branch, Laurie E. Younggren, Terminal Island, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation, Sacramento; Linda Magdeleno Department of Consumer Affairs, Lancaster; Pamela Vermeersch Department of Consumer Affairs, Thermal Insulation, North Highland; Carrie L. Cathalifaud, Colorado; Department of Health; Larry T. Berryman, William C. Norris, Clark C. Wilson, Roberta L. Boitano, Ricky A. Finney, Barbara A. Hruska, Patricia A. Klocker, Dale T. Tanda; Tri-County Health Department; Chris J. Wiant Susan J. Salyards, Darryl R. Thompson, Lisa C. Butts Guam; Department of Public Health and Social Services; Gerardo P. Legaspi Jr., Edilberto N. Nieveras, Bernardino O. Valera Idaho; Southwest District Health Department, Caldwell; Randy B. Grove; New Mexico; Department of Health; Paul Jewell Oklahoma; Department of Health; Oklahoma; Richard Gunn Tommy L. Nash, Nevin L. Starkey Oregon; City of Gresham Fire Department; Laird A. Case Richard A. Jones, Len A. Malmquist, Joseph B. Parrott, Rebecca L. Thompson Texas; Department of Health, Austin; Charles Hallmark, Mackie Lawrence, Ronald O. Sims, Joe Balderas; Arlington; Rhonda Howe, Richard M. Lerro Wyoming; Wyoming Department of Agriculture; Howard Hutchings ------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL-STATE-LOCAL COOPERATIVE PROGRAM Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)-Work Planning Agreements It is the policy of the CPSC to initiate and enter into MOU's with agencies of state or local governments. Such cooperation creates a partnership which extends overall consumer protection through more effective use of collective resources. Work planning creates an arrangement between CPSC and state or local agencies wherein both parties agree to share, at no cost to the other party, the responsibility for certain product safety activities. These agreements are usually with agencies having responsibilities that are similar to CPSC's. Work planning agreements have resulted in a free exchange of information on inspectional activity, recalls, enforcement actions, and outreach programs. It has provided cross-training and an increase in state expertise in product safety. EASTERN REGION Connecticut; Drug Control Division; Department of Consumer Protection Delaware; Department of Community Affairs and Economic Development, Board of Pharmacy District of Columbia; Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Florida; Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Maine; Division of Health Engineering, Home Economic Resource Center, Northeast Combat, Division of Licensing & Enforcement Maryland; Department of Health & Mental Hygiene; Drug Control Administration Massachusetts; Department of Public Health; Board of Registration in Pharmacy New Hampshire; Safety Council New Jersey; Office of Consumer Protection; Drug & Poison Information Center New York; Education Department; Office of Professional Discipline (OPD) North Carolina; State Board of Pharmacy; Pennsylvania; Department of Health, Allegheny County Health Department; Bureau of Consumer Protection Puerto Rico; Department of Consumer Affairs; Board of Pharmacy; Rhode Island; Consumers Council, Division of Drug Control South Carolina; Department of Health and Environmental Control; Board of Pharmacy Virginia; Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Board of Pharmacy Virgin Islands; Consumer Services Administration; Board of Pharmacy Virginia; Department of Labor CENTRAL REGION Alabama; Department of Public Health Georgia; Office of Consumer Affairs Illinois; Department of Public Health, Office of Environmental Health Indiana; State Board of Health Iowa; State Department of Public Health Kansas; Department of Health & Environment Kentucky; Department of Human Services Michigan; Center for Environmental Health Sciences, Department of Health Minnesota; Attorney General's Office Mississippi; State Board of Health Missouri; Department of Health Nebraska; State Department of Health North Dakota; State Laboratories Branch Ohio; Department of Health South Dakota; Department of Health Tennessee; Department of Agriculture Wisconsin; Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Division WESTERN REGION Alaska; Department of Health and Social Services Arizona; Board of Pharmacy Arkansas; Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy California; Department of Health Food & Drug Section Bureau of Home Furnishing Colorado; Department of Health Idaho; Board of Pharmacy Louisiana; Board of Pharmacy Montana; Department of Health & Environmental Services, Board of Pharmacy New Mexico; Health & Environment Department Oklahoma; State Department of Health Oregon; Office of State Fire Marshal, Board of Pharmacy Texas; Department of Health Board of Pharmacy Washington; Board of Pharmacy Wyoming; Board of Pharmacy LIST OF STATE DESIGNEES State Designees are the Commission's primary liaison with state and local officials. State Designees are appointed, at the Commission's request, by the Governor of each state. This individual serves as a liaison for product safety efforts within the state. EASTERN REGION Connecticut Ms. Gloria Schaffer Commissioner, Department of Consumer Protection State Office Building 165 Capitol Avenue Hartford, Connecticut 06106 (203) 566-4999 FAX: (203) 566-1531 Delaware Ms. Mary McDonough Director, Division of Consumer Affairs Department of Community Affairs 820 North French Street Wilmington, Delaware 19801 (302) 577-3250 FAX: (302) 577-3862 District of Columbia Ms. Eileen Hemphill Chief, Consumer Education and Public Information D.C. Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affrairs 614 H Street, N.W., Suite #108 Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 727-7065 FAX: (202) 727-8030 Florida Mr. J. R. Kelly Consumer Services Division Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 235 Mayo Building, 2nd Floor Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800 (904) 922-2967 FAX: (904) 487-4177 Maine Mr. Clough Toppan Acting Director, Division of Health Engineering Department of Human Services Bureau of Health 157 Capitol Street, Station 10 Augusta, Maine 04433 (207) 287-5697 FAX: (207) 287-4172 Maryland Diane L. Matuszak, M.D. Director, Office of Food Protection & Consumer Health Services Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 6 St. Paul Street - Suite 1301 Baltimore, Maryland 21202-1608 (410) 767-8448 FAX: (410) 333-8931 Massachusetts Ms. Priscilla Douglas Secretary, Executive Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation 1 Ashburton Place, Suite 1411 Boston, Massachusetts 02108 (617) 727-7755 FAX: (617) 227-6094 New Hampshire Ms. Teresa Ferrara Occupational Health & Safety Program Bureau of Health Risk Assessment Department of Health & Human Services Division of Public Health Services 6 Hazen Drive Concord, New Hampshire 03301 (603) 271-4676 FAX: (603)271-2667 New Jersey Mr. Mark S. Herr Director Division of Consumer Affairs Department of Law and Public Safety 124 Halsey Street, 7th Floor P.O. Box 45027 Newark, New Jersey 07101 (201) 504-6534 FAX: (201) 648-3538 New York Mr. John Kessel Executive Director Consumer Protection Board 99 Washington Avenue, Room 1020 Albany, New York 12210 (518) 486-3934 FAX: (518) 474-2474 North Carolina Mr. Robert L. Gordon Director, Food and Drug Division Department of Agriculture 4000 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 (919) 733-7366 FAX: (919) 733-6801 Pennsylvania Mr. Rob Bleecher Senior Deputy Attorney General Bureau of Consumer Protection Office of Attorney General Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Strawberry Square Harrisburg, PA 17120 (717) 787-9707 FAX: (717) 787-1190 Puerto Rico Hon. Ivan Ayala Cadiz Secretary, Puerto Rico Department of Consumer Affairs (DACO) P. O. Box 41059 - Minillas Station Santurce, Puerto Rico 00940 (809) 722-7555 FAX: (809) 726-657 Rhode Island Ms. Ann Thacher-Renshaw Chief of Primary Prevention Division of Preventive Health Services Rhode Island Department of Health Three Capitol Hill Providence, Rhode Island 02908 (401) 277-2901 FAX: (401) 273-4350 South Carolina Mr. Steve W. Hamm Administrator, South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs 2801 Devine Street - 2nd Floor P. O. Box 5757 Columbia, South Carolina 29250 (803) 734-9462 FAX: (803) 734-9365 South Carolina Mr. Sam McNutt Director South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control Division of Training and Consumer Service 2600 Bull Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201 (803) 935-7894 FAX: (803) 935-7825 Vermont Ms. Deborah Dameron Acting Assistant State Epidemiologist Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention Vermont Department of Health 108 Cherry Street - PO Box 70 Burlington, Vermont 05402 (802) 863-7611 FAX: (802) 863-7425 Virginia Ms. Betty W. Blakemore Director, Office of Consumer Affairs Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 1100 Bank Street - Room 101 Richmond, Virginia 23219 (804) 786-2042 FAX: (804) 371-7479 Virgin Islands Ms. Vera M. Falu Commissioner Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs Property & Procurement Building #1 Sub-basement - Room 205 St. Thomas, Virgin Island 00802 (809) 774-3130 FAX: (809) 778-8250 West Virginia Mr. Andrew A. Brown Assistant to the Commissioner West Virginia Department of Commerce, Labor and Enviromental Resources 1800 Washington Street East, Rm. 319 Charleston, West Virginia 25305 (304) 558-7890 FAX: (304) 558-3797 CENTRAL REGION Alabama Mr. James J. McVay Office of Health Prevention and Information Department of Public Health 434 Monroe St. Rm. 644 Montgomery, Alabama 36130-3017 (205) 613-5296 FAX: (205) 240-3097 Georgia Mr. Barry W. Reid Administrator, Office of Consumer Affairs 2 Martin Luther King Dr. Plaza Level East Atlanta, Georgia 30334 (404) 656-3790 FAX: (404) 651-9018 Illinois Ms. Edith Sternberg Chief, Center for Health Promotion Illinois Department of Public Health 525 W. Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 (217) 785-2060 FAX: (217) 782-3987 Indiana Mr. Roger McClain Director, Division of Health Education Indiana State Board of Health 1330 W. Michigan St.-P.O.Box 1964 Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-1964 (317) 633-0267 FAX: (317) 383-6776 Iowa Mr. Jack Kelly Director, Division of Disease Prevention Iowa State Department of Health Lucas State Office Building East 12th and Grand Des Moines, Iowa 50319 (515) 281-7785 FAX: (515) 281-4958 Kansas Mr. James Pyles Consumer Product Safety Officer Department of Health & Environment Bureau of Food, Drug & Lodgings 109 S.W. 9th Street, Suite 604 Topeka, Kansas 66612 (913) 296-5602 FAX: (913) 296-6522 Kentucky Mr. Terry Wescott Director, Product Safety Branch Department for Health Services Cabinet for Human Resources 275 East Main Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40621 (502) 564-4537 FAX: (502) 564-6533 Michigan Ms. Linda Ross Acting Chief, Health Surveillance Section Center for Health Promotion Michigan Department of Public Health 3423 North Logan Lansing, Michigan 48906 (517) 335-8397 FAX: (517) 335-8395 Minnesota Mr. Douglas Blanke Assistant Attorney General Consumer Protection Division Minnesota Attorney General's Office Suite 1400 - NCL Tower 445 Minnesota Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 (612) 296-2306 FAX: (612) 296-9663 Mississippi Mr. Willie L. Brown, Jr. Branch Director I Mississippi State Department of Health 2423 No. State Street P. O. Box 1700 Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1700 (601) 960-7689 FAX: (601) 960-7688 Missouri Mr. John Norris Food and Drug Control Officer Missouri Department of Health 1730 E. Elm Street-P.O. Box 570 Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 (314) 751-6090 FAX: (314) 526-6946 Nebraska Mr. Keith Hansen Coordinator of Injury Control Program State Department of Health 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, Nebraska 68509 (402) 471-2101 FAX: (402) 471-0383 North Dakota Ms. Carol Holzer Maternal and Child Health Department of Health and Consolidated Laboratories 600 E. Boulevard, 2nd Floor Judicial Wing Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0200 (701) 328-2493 FAX: (701) 328-4727 Ohio Mr. James K. Essman Chief, Division of State Environmental Health Services Ohio Department of Health 246 North High Street Sixth Floor Columbus, Ohio 43266 (614) 466-1450 FAX: (614) 644-1909 NOTE: Please phone (614) 466-1450 before transmitting South Dakota Ms. Barbara A. Smith Secretary of Health State of South Dakota 523 E. Capitol Avenue Pierre, South Dakota 57501-3182 (605) 773-3361 FAX: (605)-773-5904 Tennessee Mr. Jimmy Hopper Director, Quality & Standards Division Tennessee Department of Agriculture Hogan Road - P. O. Box 40627 Melrose Station Ellington Agriculture Center Nashville, Tennessee 37204 (615) 360-0150 FAX: (615) 360-0335 Wisconsin Ms. Merry Fran Tryon Director, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection - P.O. Box 8911 2811 Agriculture Drive Madison, Wisconsin 53704-6777 (608) 224-4921 FAX: (608) 224-4939 WESTERN REGION Alaska Ms. Margaret M. Lowe Commissioner Alaska Department of Health and Social Services P. O. Box 110601 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0601 (907) 465-3030 FAX: (907) 465-3068 Arizona Mr. Lee A. Bland Office Chief Office of Risk Assessment and Investigation Department of Health Services 1400 West Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona 85007 (602) 542-7310 FAX: (602) 542-1753 Arkansas Mr. Jim Shelby Assistant Director Division of Environmental Health Protection Arkansas Department of Health 4815 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-3867 (501) 661-2171 FAX: (501) 661-2572 California Ms. F. Kimberly Belshe Director Department of Health Services State of California 714 P Street, Room 1253 Sacramento, California 95814 (916) 657-1425 FAX: (916) 657-1156 Colorado Mr. P. Roger Holbrook Assistant Director Consumer Protection Division Colorado Department of Health 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, Colorado 80220-1530 (303) 692-3626 FAX: (303) 753-6809 Guam Dr. Leticia V. Espalon Director Department of Public Health and Social Services Government of Guam P.O. Box 2815 Agana, Guam 96910 9-1-OATT-011 (671) 734-7102 FAX: NONE Hawaii Mr. Philip Doi Director Office of Consumer Protection State of Hawaii Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 828 Fort Street Mall - Suite 600B Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 (808) 586-2636 FAX: (808) 586-2640 Idaho Ms. Kriss Bivens Consumer Specialist Consumer Protection Unit Attorney General's Office Statehouse, Rm. 210 Boise, Idaho 83720 (208) 334-2424 FAX: (208) 334-2530 Louisiana Ms. Tammy Velasquez Chief, Consumer Protection Section Louisiana Department of Justice P. O. Box 94095 25th Floor, Capitol Building Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804 (504) 342-7013 FAX: (504) 342-9637 Montana Ms. Mitzi A. Schwab Chief, Food and Consumer Safety Bureau Department of Health and Environmental Sciences Cogswell Building 1400 Broadway Helena, Montana 59620 (406) 444-5306 FAX: (406) 444-2606 Nevada Ms. Patricia Morse Jarman Commissioner Department of Business and Industry Consumer Affairs Division 1850 East Sahara, Suite 120 Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 (702) 486-7355 FAX: (702) 486-7371 New Mexico Ms. Shelley Mann Child Injury Prevention Coordinator Injury Prevention and Control Program Public Health Division New Mexico Department of Health - Room N1300 1190 St. Francis Drive Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502 (505) 827-0095 FAX: (505) 827-0021 Oklahoma Mr. Rocky McElvany Chief, Environmental Health Services Oklahoma State Department of Health 1000 NE 10th Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73117 (405) 271-5217 FAX: (405) 271-5254 Oregon Ms. Jan Margosian Consumer Information Coordinator Financial Fraud Department of Justice 100 Justice Building Salem, Oregon 97310 (503) 378-4732 FAX: (503) 373 7067 Texas Mr. Charles Branton Director of Programs for Product Safety Consumer Health Protection Texas Department of Health 1100 West 49th Street Austin, Texas 78756 (512) 719-0200 FAX: (512) 719-0240 Utah Ms. Francine Giani Director Division of Consumer Protection P. O. Box 45804 Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0802 (801) 530-6601 FAX: (801) 530-6650 Washington Mr. Eric Slagle Assistant Secretary for Environmental Health Department of Health Airdustrial Park-Bldg. 2 Olympia, Washington 98504 (206) 753-5955 FAX: (206) 586-5529 Wyoming Mr. Howard Hutchings Consumer Health Services Department ofAgriculture 2219 Carey Avenue Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002 (307) 777-7957 FAX: (307) 777-6593 APPENDIX J: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS As provided in the Consumer Product Safety Act of 1972, the Chairman and Commissioners are the key policy makers of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The staff carries out their decisions and policies. The Consumer Product Safety Act provides for five Commissioners but three Commissioners currently head the agency. The Commission annually elects a Vice Chairman. The Chairman is the principal executive officer of the Commission. The following offices report directly to the Chairman: Office of Congressional Relations acts as the Commission's liaison with Congress. It provides information and assistance to congressional committees, responds to inquiries by legislators, and coordinates written and oral testimony by Commissioners and agency staff. Office of Equal Opportunity and Minority Enterprise monitors compliance with all laws, regulations, rules, and internal policies relating to equal employment opportunity. It also ensures compliance with relevant provisions of the Small Business Act, and conducts the Upward Mobility Program. Office of the General Counsel is the legal arm of the Commission. Staffed by lawyers, it provides advice and counsel to the agency and staff on all legal matters, including contracting, personnel issues, legal review of all reports, memoranda, press releases, and publications. It advises the Commission on matters of standards development, rules, petitions, interpretations of prevailing regulations, and Federal court litigation concerning compliance matters. It also defends court challenges to rules and other Commission actions. Office of the Inspector General is an independent office established under the provisions of the Inspector General Act, as amended. Reporting only to the Chairman, this office independently initiates, conducts, and supervises audits, operations reviews, and investigations of Commission programs, activities, and operations to prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse. It makes recommendations to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within the Commission's programs and operations. The office also receives and investigates complaints or information concerning possible violations of law or regulations, mismanagement, abuse of authority, and waste of funds. Office of the Secretary is the external administrative arm of the agency. The office prepares the agendas for official agency meetings, maintains official records of Commission actions, manages the docket of adjudicative proceedings, and responds to requests for documents under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act. It issues the agency's official documents, including Federal Register notices, prepares and publishes the Public Calendar of Commission meetings, and supervises the operations of CPSC's public reading room. Office of the Executive Director, under the broad directions of the Chairman and in accordance with Commission policy, acts as the chief operating manager of the agency, supporting the development of the agency's budget and operating plan before and after Commission approval, and managing the execution of those plans. The following offices report to the Executive Director: Office of the Budget is responsible for overseeing the development of the Commission's budget. The office, in consultation with other offices and directorates prepares, for the Commission's approval, the annual budget requests to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget and the operating plans for each fiscal year. It manages execution of the Commission's budget. The office recommends to the Office of the Executive Director actions to enhance effectiveness of the Commission's programs and activities. Office of Information and Public Affairs is the Commission's touchstone with consumers and the media. It prepares and publishes brochures, booklets, fact sheets, and safety alerts recommending the safe ways for consumers to purchase and use products in the home environment. Press releases are prepared and circulated to the media on Commission actions, product recalls, and seasonal events such as toy safety, fireworks, baby safety, grass cutting, residential pool use, and National Poison Prevention Week. Office of Planning and Evaluation is responsible for short- and long-term planning and evaluating of agency programs and accomplishments. Evaluation studies are conducted to determine how well the Commission fulfills its mission. The office also manages the Commission's information collection budget and obtains Office of Management and Budget clearance for information collections. Office of Compliance oversees the compliance with and enforcement of Commission regulations. Staffed by lawyers and compliance specialists, the office initiates investigations on safety hazards of products already in the consumer marketplace, and obtains voluntary corrective actions if warranted. It also conducts litigation before administrative law judges to seek remedial actions. Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction is responsible for managing the Commission's Hazard Identification and Analysis Program and its Hazard Assessment and Reduction Program. The office develops strategies for and implements the agency's operating plan for these two hazard programs. The office reports to the Executive Director, and has line authority over the Directorates for Epidemiology and Health Sciences, Economic Analysis, and Engineering Sciences. The office's responsibilities include the collection and analysis of data to identify hazards and hazard patterns, the implementation of the Commission's safety standards development projects, and the coordination of voluntary standards activities and international liaison activities related to consumer product safety. This office also provides overall direction and evaluation of projects involving hazard analysis, data collection, emerging hazards, mandatory and voluntary standards, petitions, and labeling rules. The office assures that relevant technical, environmental, economic, and social impacts of projects are comprehensively and objectively presented to the Commission for decision. Office of Human Resources Management provides human resources management support to the Commission in the areas of recruitment and placement, position classification, training and executive development, employee and labor relations, employee benefits and retirement assistance, employee assistance programs, drug testing, leave administration, disciplinary and adverse actions, grievances and appeals, and performance management. Office of Information Services is responsible for information resources management, including records management and the managing of the agency's management directives system. The office manages the Commission's data processing resources and networks, its toll-free Hotline, and its Internet and fax-on- demand service. The office develops plans for improving agency operations through the use of information technology. Directorate for Field Operations is responsible for all Commission field operations. The Commission's 150 member field staff, located in 37 cities across the country, supports the full range of CPSC programs. The field staff conduct in-depth investigations of injuries and deaths, provide local support for the hospitals that report through the NEISS system, and collect reports of product-related incidents. Field investigators inspect manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers to collect product samples for possible substantial product hazards. The field staff insure that appropriate action is taken to correct any violations. They also negotiate and monitor recalls of hazardous products and provide advice and guidance to industry. The field staff implement national safety education campaigns, respond to inquiries and work with the press and local organizations to bring product safety information to the consumer. The field staff also work with state and local officials and private organizations to inform the public about the safe use of consumer products and to obtain compliance with CPSC laws and regulations. Directorate for Administration is responsible for formulating and executing general administrative policies in the areas of financial management, procurement, property and space management, physical security, printing and warehousing. CPSC documents are in the public domain; a CPSC document may be reproduced without change in part or whole by an individual or organization without permission. If it is reproduced, however, the Commission would appreciate knowing how it is used. 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