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. These requirements are part of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), which added certification and testing requirements for all products subject to CPSC standards or bans.
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Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid, which can get into the eyes during an explosion, posing a risk of eye irritation.
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Surface paint on the play sets can contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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The elastic harness system attaching the cleats to footwear can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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The skull and metal clasp of the necklace contain high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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A childs head could get entrapped in the canopys window openings, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards.
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According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), there have been more than 150 residential fires that resulted in more than 200 deaths since Thanksgiving. These statistics have led the USFA and fire chiefs to declare the holiday season and start of the new year as one of the deadliest in recent memory.
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The gloves electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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Surface paint on the green fish can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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The base of the chair, if installed backwards, can allow the chair to tip-over backwards, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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