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CPSC Updates List of Import Violations of Mandatory Standards
May 2, 2014 by Brian Feito|Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 20 updated its list of Letters of Advice sent to importers and manufacturers for violations of mandatory product safety standards. Recently added data show CPSC sent letters of action for import-related violations related to 95 products in March and 51 products in April. All of the Letters of Advice sent in March were related to Chinese products, while in April the majority covered products from Mexico and Pakistan. The most common violations in March and April were of tracking label requirements and the Federal Hazardous Substances Act standard for lead in children’s products.

New York Governor Urges National Recall of Imported Toy
April 22, 2014 by Brian Feito|Consumer Product Safety Commission

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on April 21 urged a toy importer to recall a product that he claims contains over six times the level of phthalates allowed under federal law. “Clingy darts” imported by Greenbrier International of Virginia and sold in stores throughout New York, including Dollar Tree, present a health danger to children, he said. He also asked Dollar Tree to remove the products from its shelves.

CPSC Asks for Input on Carbon Monoxide Sensor Standards for Boilers and Gas Furnaces
April 16, 2014 by Brian Feito|Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is looking into requiring carbon monoxide detection and shut-off systems in vented gas heating appliances. The commission says it now thinks technology has developed to the point where carbon monoxide sensors can withstand the harsh conditions found in gas furnaces, boilers, wall furnaces and floor furnaces. Systems that automatically shut down when carbon monoxide is detected would improve the safety of the devices, which are currently used in homes, schools, hotels and nursing homes, said CPSC. Although some in industry say current sensor designs wouldn’t be able to operate for any length of time, CPSC noted that Japan already requires carbon monoxide detection systems in vented gas heating appliances. To gather more information before it takes any regulatory action, CPSC will hold a public meeting June 3 in Rockville, Md. Registration is required by May 23. Written comments on the issue are due by June 7.