The database, which is scheduled to go online in March and be called SaferProducts.gov, will allow consumers to report events of harm, or potential harm, caused by products as varied as toys and cleaners.
Some children who became tangled in the cords were killed, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. (see also CPSC News Release)
President Obama will nominate Inez Moore Tenenbaum, South Carolina’s former school superintendent, to head the troubled Consumer Product Safety Commission
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted unanimously (2-0) to issue a one year stay of enforcement for certain testing and certification requirements for manufacturers and importers of regulated products, including products intended for children 12 years old and younger.
Failure to comply with Congressionally-enacted law can result in closure.
Chinese officials signed an agreement with the European Union, promising to strengthen the exchange of information over faulty products.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a final rule (pdf) by unanimous vote, addressing the conformity certification required for consumer products subject to safety rules under CPSC jurisdiction.
A scientific panel has issued a blistering report against the Food and Drug Administration, saying it ignored important evidence in reassuring consumers about the safety of the controversial chemical bisphenol-A.
More than 50 million children are headed back to school this fall and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents to pay special attention to safety this school year.
House and Senate lawmakers agreed on legislation to ensure that children’s toys are not contaminated and require testing of children’s products.
Agency Releases Updated Public Playground Safety Handbook.
Responding to a wave of defective toys and other goods, the Senate approved a measure on Thursday to overhaul the country’s consumer product laws and strengthen the beleaguered safety agency that oversees the marketplace.
3/6/08 - CPSC Daylight Saving Time Alert: Working Smoke Alarms Are Key to Surviving Home Fires
Smoke alarms are proven life savers. There are more than 300,000 residential fires every year, so when there is a fire, smoke alarms buy families valuable escape time. Unfortunately, about two-thirds of fire deaths take place in homes with no smoke alarms or with non-working smoke alarms. The most common reasons why alarms did not work were missing, disconnected, or dead batteries. Consumers need to make sure that they have a working smoke alarm.
3/5/08 - CPSC To Announce New Strategies at the Ports
Each year, hundreds of millions of toys, fireworks, cigarette lighters, clothes and other consumer products are imported into the United States. In an effort to address the increase of imports, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing new import strategies and a greater presence at the ports.
2/1/01 - CPSC Takes Major Step Toward Reducing Upholstered Furniture Fires
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously (2-0) to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) on a new mandatory standard to address residential upholstered furniture fires. The goal of the proposed standard is to prevent ignition or slow the spread and intensity of upholstered furniture fires. These fires cost the U.S. about $1.6 billion each year. CPSC staff estimates the proposed standard, once fully effective, would prevent an estimated 100 deaths and 130 injuries every year.
12/11/07 - CPSC Warns Winter Storm Victims: Use Portable Generators Outdoors Only
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is issuing a warning to consumers confronted with ice storms and severe winter weather. When there’s a power outage, exercise caution when using portable generators
Holiday decorations, like candles and Christmas trees, add to the festive mood of the season; but when decorations are not used properly, they can result in fires, injuries and death. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging families to keep safety in mind when stringing holiday lights, purchasing Christmas trees, and lighting candles this holiday season
As gift-givers shop for that perfect toy this holiday season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is emphasizing the importance of shopping safely. Knowing your ABC’s of toy safety will make for happy holidays: (A) awareness, and knowing the (B) benefits, for (C) consumers – (Awareness Benefits Consumers).
11/6/07 - Action Plan for Import Safety
The Action Plan for Import Safety provides specific short- and long-term recommendations to better protect consumers and enhance the safety of the increasing volume of imports entering the United States.11/2/07 - When Changing Clocks Back to Standard Time, Check Batteries and Age of Alarms
Since 1992, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reminded consumers to check smoke alarms and change batteries when they change their clocks, but in that time, many alarms have lost their effectiveness. This year, CPSC wants to remind consumers to replace smoke alarms every ten years and replace carbon monoxide (CO) alarms every five years.
For more information visit http://www.cpsc.gov/