U.S. Federal Register Update
April 17, 2010 – April 23, 2010
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Targeted Interest Items
TopicVirginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Interpretation of Unblockable Drain
Date-FR-Doc.-Pages4/27/2010pp. 21985-21987
Standard Ref.ASME
SummaryThe Consumer Product Safety Commission is issuing its interpretation of the term “unblockable drain” as used in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.
TopicSafety Standard for Toddler Beds
Date-FR-Doc.-Pages4/28/2010pp. 22291-22303
Standard Ref.ANSI Z535.4-2007
SummaryThe Consumer Product Safety Commission is proposing a safety standard for toddler beds in response to the direction under section 104(b) of the CPSIA. The proposed safety standard would address entrapment in bed end structures, entrapment between the guardrail and side rail, entrapment in the mattress support system, and component failures of the bed support system and guardrails. The proposed standard also addresses corner post extensions that can catch items worn by a child.