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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 The information gathered will be used to work on replacing an outdated safety standard for bathing surfaces, and participants will be compensated $100 for their time.

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.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is requesting public comments on extending the approval for collecting data on consumer product-related injuries. This data is obtained through the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) and other methods to investigate injuries and deaths related to consumer products. Feedback is sought on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for this information collection. Submissions can be made electronically or by mail until April 28, 2025.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has made a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend their information collection for coal and wood burning appliances. This request concerns the collection of important safety and performance data that must appear on labels, instruction manuals, and point-of-sale literature for these appliances to ensure consumer safety. The current approval will expire on March 31, 2025, and the CPSC has not received any public comments on the matter. Manufacturers and importers are required to submit this information, and no additional burden is expected except when new models are introduced or existing models are changed.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is asking for public comments on a new information collection for the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Grant Program (COPPGP). This program provides funding to state, local, and tribal governments to help prevent injuries and deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning by supporting the installation of alarms and public education programs. The application process, estimated to take up to 58 hours annually for non-tribal governments, will determine which applicants are eligible for grants ranging from $50,000 to $400,000, with a total estimated burden cost of $127,728. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments on this proposal by May 12, 2025.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on extending the approval of collecting information about notification requirements for coal and wood burning appliances. This involves providing important safety data on labels and manuals that come with these appliances, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The comments are due by February 3, 2025, and the current approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is set to expire on March 31, 2025. The CPSC wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of improving this information collection process.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has provisionally accepted a Settlement Agreement with Fitbit, LLC, which includes a civil penalty of $12,250,000. The case concerns reports of battery overheating in Fitbit Ionic smartwatches, which caused burn injuries. Although Fitbit did not admit to any violations, they agreed to a recall and settlement to avoid further litigation. Furthermore, Fitbit will implement a compliance program to ensure adherence to safety regulations and report any changes or updates to the CPSC for a year.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is conducting a new study to assess the strength capabilities of children, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They have submitted a request for approval to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and invite public comments by February 18, 2021. The study, in partnership with the University of Michigan, will collect data from nearly 800 children aged 3 months to 5 years to update strength data that was last gathered over 40 years ago. This information will help improve child safety standards and designs for consumer products.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has finalized a rule requiring electronic filing (eFiling) of certificates for imported consumer goods that need to comply with safety regulations. This rule aims to improve the efficiency of inspections and reduce port delays by using certificate data to better identify potentially harmful products. Companies will need to upload product details using the CPSC's Product Registry or similar systems, and they will have an 18- to 24-month window to implement these changes, depending on the type of import. The rule will impact both domestic and import businesses, but the CPSC estimates limited financial burden on small firms due to the structured roll-out period and digital solutions available.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking to renew its approval for collecting information from manufacturers and importers of carpets and rugs. These standards, issued under the Flammable Fabrics Act, aim to ensure that carpets and rugs meet safety requirements for surface flammability. Companies must perform tests and maintain records to certify that their products comply with these flammability standards. The CPSC estimates that manufacturers and importers must collectively perform about 25,000 tests annually, with the associated costs potentially reaching over $1.8 million. Public comments on this information collection request are due by April 4, 2025.