Thursday, July 02, 2009
CPSC delays provision in consumer safety law
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a two-year delay on a provision of a new law intended to reduce lead levels in bicycle parts.
CPSC stayed until July 1, 2011, enforcement of Section 101(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, which covers certain parts of bicycles, jogging strollers and bicycle trailers designed primarily for children 12 and younger. The section phases in declining limits on allowable lead content in the parts.
CPSC agreed to the temporary stay after a stakeholder group claimed a certain amount of lead is needed in some component parts to maintain machinability, strength, corrosion resistance and functionality.
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