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 They may be superseded at any time by the Office of the General Counsel, by the Commission, or by operation of law.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

Subject		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 5, 6, 8, 34, 110, 113 17, 24
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	126 116
	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

Office of General Counsel Advisory Opinions

Index of Advisory Opinions

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