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The Consumer Product Safety Commission is holding a public meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a closed session. The meeting will take place at Room 420, Bethesda Towers in Bethesda, MD, and will discuss a proposed rulemaking regarding safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility products. The public can watch a live webcast of the open session or join by phone using the provided link and dial-in information. For further details, contact Alberta E. Mills at the addresses and phone numbers provided.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has updated safety standards for play yards, which are framed enclosures for children. The new rule incorporates the latest voluntary standard, ASTM F406-24, which includes several safety improvements, such as clearer definitions and warning labels to prevent strangulation, and requirements for cord and strap lengths to avoid hazards. These updates will become mandatory on April 5, 2025, unless significant adverse comments are received by February 28, 2025. The changes aim to enhance the safety of play yards without needing public comment, as the revised standard will automatically take effect under the law.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is asking for public comments on extending the approval for information collection requirements related to the flammability standards of carpets and rugs. This relates to rules under the Flammable Fabrics Act, and the current approval will expire in March 2025. The CPSC estimates that around 120 manufacturers and importers are affected, and the process involves significant testing and recordkeeping. They are seeking input on the necessity and burden of these requirements, especially regarding potential cost reductions through technology.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission will hold a closed meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Bethesda, Maryland. The meeting will focus on discussing a briefing matter. Alberta E. Mills, the Commission Secretary, is the contact person for more information, and she can be reached at the provided phone numbers.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on its proposed collection of information for the Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) application. This program is designed to provide funding to state, local, and tribal governments to help prevent drowning and drain entrapment in swimming pools and spas. The grants, ranging from $50,000 to $400,000, aim to support education, training, and enforcement of pool safety requirements. The CPSC provided details about the application process, estimated burden, and cost, and invites feedback on the necessity, utility, and ways to minimize the burden of the proposed information collection.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on a new information collection request that involves a bathtub slip resistance study. This study aims to support the development of a voluntary safety standard for bathtubs and showers by measuring how slip-resistant they need to be. Participants will be recruited to step in and out of bathtubs while researchers measure the friction and movements of their feet. The objective is to prevent slip-related accidents, especially among older adults. Comments on this proposed study are open until March 7, 2025.

In March 2025, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a direct final rule to update safety standards for stationary activity centers as per the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. The new rule incorporates revisions from the 2024 version of the ASTM F2012 standard, which include improved requirements for the permanency of warning labels and additional example warnings. These updates are set to become mandatory on July 5, 2025, unless significant adverse comments are received. The rule aligns the Code of Federal Regulations with the latest ASTM standards to enhance child safety.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on a revised safety standard for stationary activity centers, originally referenced by the ASTM F2012-18ε1 standard. The new standard, ASTM F2012-2024, has been updated by ASTM, and CPSC is evaluating its impact on product safety. The public has until February 4, 2025, to submit their comments. The revision and its potential to improve safety are being assessed under the guidelines of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a correction to a previous rule about the safety standards for play yards. The original rule inadvertently referenced a non-existent section of a voluntary safety standard. To fix this, the CPSC is removing the incorrect reference that appeared in the January 29, 2025 publication. This correction will take effect on April 5, 2025, unless significant adverse comments are received by February 28, 2025, which could lead to a withdrawal of the correction before it becomes effective.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is conducting a new study on bathtub slip resistance to help develop safety standards for bathtubs and showers. This study aims to evaluate how slippery different bathtub surfaces are and will be conducted by Arizona State University in Phoenix. Participants will be monitored for how safely they can step in and out of wet and dry bathtub surfaces. The information gathered will be used to work on replacing an outdated safety standard for bathing surfaces, and participants will be compensated $100 for their time.