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Office of General Counsel Advisory Opinions

Important Note: The views expressed in these Advisory Opinions are those of the Office of the General Counsel. Unless indicated otherwise in the Opinion, they have not been reviewed or approved by the Commission. These views were based on the best available information at the time they were written. They may be superseded at any time by the Office of the General Counsel, by the Commission, or by operation of law.

This index is intended to assist in locating Opinions on a particular subject, but the CPSC does not attest to its accuracy.

Index of Advisory Opinions

ADVERTISEMENTS
  Jurisdiction 33, 87
  Responsibilities Under CPSC 184
  Rugs 191, 147
AERIAL BASKETS 231
AIR FILTERS 276
ANIMALS, LIVE 311
AMUSEMENT RIDES 153
ART MATERIALS (FHSA) 309
ASBESTOS 268
AUTOMOBILES / PRODUCTS
  Body Strength/Reinforcement 2
  Bumper Jacks 115
  Catalytic Converter 220
  Jack Stands 155, 324
  Ramps, Portable 157
  Safety Lights 124
  Wash Equipment 233
BATTERIES 84, 93, 165
BEVERAGES / BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT
  Bar Equipment 121
  Coolers 121
  Soft Drinks 86
  Vending Machines 121
BICYCLES 186, 269
  Accessories 217
  Assembly 169
  Baby Seats 111
  Import 140, 148
  Interstate Commerce 131, 175, 238
  Lighting 270
  Minibikes 183
  Safety Flag 159
  Safety Regulations 172, 173, 175, 180, 187
  Testing 194
  Toe Clips 167, 177
  Tricycles 197
  Boats/Products 22, 60, 92, 261, 271, 283
BOOKS 174, 323
BUSINESS MACHINES 94, 128
CHEMICALS
  Chlorofluorocarbon Propellants 261
  On Clothing 12
  Petroleum Distillates 36
  Pentachlorophenol 273
  Personal Protective Devices 41
  Vinyl Chloride 156, 162, 202
CIGARETTES 192, 252
CLOTHING
  Chemicals On 12
  Halloween Costumes 144
  Hospital Vest Restraints 287
  Infant Carriers 212
  Rented 263
  Scarves 198
  Sleepwear 88, 285
  Volunteer-Made Patient Gowns 209
COMPONENT PARTS 71, 94, 126
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT
  Section 2b 138, 148
  Section 3 138, 319
  Section 6b 35, 305
  Section 7 64, 129
  Section 15 82, 134, 162, 224
  Section 15b 19, 20, 66, 73, 86 , 90, 101, 103, 120, 146, 176
  Section 16b 86
  Section 20 134
  Section 23 4, 14, 82
  Section 24 82, 117
  Section 25c 11, 47, 67, 69, 76, 250
  Section 26 281
  Section 27 10, 11, 37
  Compliance When No Regulation Issued 87
  Definition
  •   consumer: 240
  •   private labeler: 274
  •   product: 134 
  •   children's product: 325
  Effect On FFA 240, 241
  Manufacturer Liability 82
  Materials Explaining CPSA 130
  Ownership of Tapes 207
  Referencing Standard 223
  Reimbursing Postage 205
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT
  Section 101 (lead; lead paint) 317, 319, 322, 323
  Section 108 (phthalates) 318, 321
CONTAINERS
  Aerosol 21
  Cosmetic 21, 229
  Food 139
  Gasoline 65
  Soft Drinks 86
COOKWARE 158
CORRECTIVE ACTION 85
COSMETICS 3, 77
  Aqua Fem 222
  Container 21, 229
  Deodorant Spray 21
  Wigs/Hairpieces 204, 221
CRIBS 49, 79, 80, 98
DECALS, BUBBLE GUM 227
DONATION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY TO CHARITY 31
DOORS, FOLDING 200
  Lead Ink In 166
DRUGS, PRESCRIPTION 99, 123, 133, 190
EFFECTIVENESS OF TRANSFERRED ACTS 40
ELEVATORS 182, 262
EPA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS 279
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT 304
FARM EQUIPMENT  
  Hoes 203
  Tractors 70
FIRE ALARMS 181
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 154
FIREWORKS 136, 151
FLAMMABLE FABRICS ACT 52, 53, 57, 135
  Bookbinding 142
  Drapes, Surgical 237
  Federal Preempting State Action 13, 61, 289, 306
  Hairpieces 221
  Hospital Vest Restraints 287
  Mattresses 27, 28, 75, 83, 91, 105, 106, 108, 109, 152
  Rented Wearing Apparel 263
  Responsibility of Home Sewer 216
  Rubberized Flannel Sheeting 215
  Rugs 191
  Sleeping Bags 75
  Sleepwear, Children's 88, 216
  Children's Halloween Costumes 313
  Stadium Blankets 179
  Stuffed Toys 17, 24
  Vehicles, Open Road 97
FLAMMABILITY REGULATIONS  
  Fabrics, Home Sewing 210
  Galoshes 198
  Gowns, Volunteer-made for Patients 209
  Interior Furnishing 310
  Mattresses, Foam 289
  Omission of Appendix to CS 191-53 243
  Scarves 198
  Sleepwear, Children's 88, 285
  Toys 17, 24
  Upholstery 288
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 7, 47, 67, 69, 76, 96
GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 1, 66, 148, 171, 312
  Section 15 141
  Art Materials 309
  Balloons 29
  Batteries 93
  Bicycles 131
  Cosmetics 77
  Cribs 49, 79, 80, 98
  Economic Considerations 26
  Fireworks 136
  Lead Paint 43
  Oven Cleaner 308
  Repurchase 100, 148, 156, 202, 235
  Sanctions 16
  Toys
  • Electrical
  • Stuffed
307
GLASSES, LEAD X-RAY 253, 257
GLAZING, ARCHITECTURAL 248, 255, 260, 267, 275, 281
  And X-ray Glasses 253, 257
GUN LOCKS (TRIGGER LOCKS), JURISDICTION 316
HAIRDRYERS 25
HARDHATS 256
HARDWARE, ARCHITECTURAL 132
HEATERS, GAS 286
INFANT CARRIERS 212
INTERIOR FURNISHING 310
INTERSTATE COMMERCE  
  Bicycles 131, 175, 238
  Cribs 79
  Mattresses 105, 106
INSULATION  
  Cellulose 272
  Fiberglass 205
  Household 230
JURISDICTION  
  Advertisements 33
  Aerial Baskets 231
  Aerosols 21
  Aircraft Products 164
  Amusement Rides 153
  Agus Fem 222
  Automobiles/Products 2, 68, 115, 155, 157, 220, 233
  Batteries 84, 93, 165
  Beverage Equipment 121
  Boat/Products 22, 60, 92, 261, 271, 283
  Bicycles 140
  Cabinets, Medicine 81
  Chemicals 12, 261
  Cigarettes 192
  Clothing 144
  Component Parts 71, 126
  Concurrent 59, 128
  Containers 65, 86
  Cookware 158
  Decals, Bubblegum 227
  Doors, Folding 200
  Electrical Measuring Devices 196
  Excluded Products 54, 58
  Farm Equipment 70, 107, 140
  Fiberglass Impregnating Machine 102
  Fire Alarms 181
  Fireworks 151
  Gasoline Pumps, Hoses 214
  Gun Locks (Trigger Locks) 316
  Hairdryers 25
  Hang Gliders 119
  Hard Hats 256
  Hardware 136
  Insulation 205
  Interpretation "Consumer Product" 38, 42, 55, 125
  Locks 219
  Motorcycles
  • 3 Wheeled
126
  NEISS 9
  OSHA v. CPSC 139
  Ovens, Gas 23
  Personal Protective Devices 41, 226, 236
  Pestolite Fly Katcher 264
  Radiation Hazards 62
  RV/Products 30, 48, 97, 155
  Rubberized Flannel Sheeting 215
  Safety Lights 124
  Showers, Public 232
  Snow Mobiles 258
  Stroboscope 188
  Television Sets 71, 72
  Toothbrushes 319
  Toys 127, 143, 150
  Traffic Control Signals 181
  Trailer Hitches 50
  Turtles, Pet 78
  Vehicles, Pedal-Powered 39, 226
  Wall Coverings 200
  Washing Machines 245
  Water Purifiers 211
  Wheat Grinding Wheels 195
  Wheel Chairs 145
  Window Shades 200
  Workmanship 112, 137
  Work Platforms/Cranes 45
KRAZY KAPS 277
LAB EQUIPMENT 265
LAMP, HEAT/INFRARED 303
LAWN MOWERS 149, 208, 290, 292
  Attachments 201
  Consumer Product 290, 292, 293, 294, 295, 297
  Safety Standards 298, 299, 300, 301, 160, 278, 280, 284, 291, 296, 302
LEAD IN CHILDRENS'S PRODUCTS 317
LEAD IN INK 166
  In Paint 143
  X-ray Glasses 253, 257
LOCKS 219
MATCHES 161
MATTRESS  
  Changing Ticking 242
  Flammability 27, 28, 83, 91, 105, 106, 108, 109, 152, 289
  Sleeping Bags 75
  Testing 178
NEISS 9, 10, 11
"ONE OF A KIND" 178, 186
OVEN CLEANER 309
OVEN, GAS 23
  Control valve in RVs 246
PPPA REGULATIONS 104, 282
  Batteries 93
  Cosmetics 77
  Drugs 1, 99, 123, 133, 190
  Furniture Polish 36
  Oven Cleaner 308
  Size of Package 89, 118
PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICES 41, 226, 236
PEST CONTROL FLY CATCHER 264
PET TURTLES 78
PILLOWS 24
PLASTIC PAPER 199
POWER LINES 259
PRIVATE LITIGATION/CPSC INVOLVEMENT 44, 85, 95, 305
PRODUCT LICENSING 51
PUBLICITY, ADVERSE 35
PUMPS, GASOLINE 214
RECYCLED TIRE PRODUCTS 325
REFUSE BINS 266
REGULATORY ACTIONS 163
RELEASES OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY/COPYRIGHT 74
REPURCHASE 100, 148, 156, 202, 162
RETROACTIVE APPLICATION OF THE CPSIA TO INVENTORY 317
RUGS 147, 191
SMOKE DETECTORS 254
STATE PRODUCT SAFETY LAWS 15, 266, 306, 307, 312
SWIMMING POOL SLIDES 239
TELEVISION 71, 72, 185
TESTING  
  Bicycles 194
  Electronic Testing Devices 196
  Hairpieces, Men's 221
  Mattresses 178
  Responsibilities/Decisions 168
  Yarn 218
TOYS 307
  BBs 127
  Balloons 29
  Costumes, Halloween 144
  Electrically Operated 5, 6, 8, 34, 110, 113, 143
  Stuffed 17, 24
  Tennis Ball Machines 150
  Tricycles 197
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS 181, 228
UPHOLSTERY 287
VEHICLES  
  Aircraft/Products 164, 193
  Hang Gliders 119
  Minibikes 183
  Motorcycles, 3 Wheeled 183
  Open Road Vehicles 97
  Pedal Powered 39, 225
  RV/Products 30, 48, 97, 155, 246
  Snowmobiles 213, 258
  Tractors 70
  Wheelchairs 145
VENDING MACHINES 121, 122, 125
WALLCOVERINGS 200
WASHING MACHINES 245
WATER PURIFIERS 211
WHEELS, WHEAT GRINDING 195
WHEELCHAIRS 145
WINDOWSHADES 166, 200
WIRES 60
YARN 218
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