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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is hosting a public hearing to gather opinions about their agenda and priorities for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The hearing will be conducted both in person at their headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and online via a webinar on May 14, 2025, at 12 p.m. EDT. Individuals wishing to speak or submit written comments must contact the CPSC by April 30, 2025. The purpose of this meeting is to help inform the CPSC's plans and budget requests based on public input.

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) 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 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 Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is asking for approval to continue gathering information for a study on children's strength. This study, which involves collecting data on children's physical capabilities such as upper and lower body strength and bite strength, is vital for developing safety standards for consumer products. They estimate involving around 1,000 participants in the lab with an additional screening process, aiming to mitigate risks like products breaking under use. By maintaining this data collection, CPSC hopes to enhance product safety for young children.

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 (CPSC) has issued a direct final rule updating the mandatory safety standards for non-full-size baby cribs. This update incorporates the revised voluntary standard ASTM F406-24, which includes improvements to the safety of crib accessories and warning labels to reduce strangulation hazards. The rule will automatically take effect on April 5, 2025, unless CPSC receives a significant adverse comment by March 3, 2025. The updates do not affect the existing testing requirements or pose new regulatory burdens on manufacturers, as they are mainly clarifying and strengthening safety standards.

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.