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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 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 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.