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Home Maintenance & Construction
Injury Statistics
Date Report
February 04, 2022 A Preliminary Analysis of Hyperthermia Deaths Associated with Electric Room and Space Heaters
October 08, 2019 Liquid Laundry Packets Post-Implementation Period Report Through 2018
April 01, 2019 Liquid Laundry Packets postimplementation period report
Technical Reports
Date Report
May 03, 2021 Staff Evaluation of Electric Clothes Dryer Fire Containment Requirements
May 01, 2017 CPSC Staff Statement on the Industrial Economics, Inc. Report: “Final Table Saws Cost Impact Analysis"
Home Appliances, Maintenance and Construction
Injury Statistics
Date Report
October 08, 2019 Liquid Laundry Packets Post-Implementation Period Report Through 2018
April 01, 2019 Liquid Laundry Packets postimplementation period report
February 12, 2018 Liquid Laundry Packet Letter to ASTM on Transition Period Injuries
September 11, 2013 CPSC Explores Proximity Detector For Portable Electric Radiant Heaters
September 03, 2013 Incidence and Cost of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Pool and Spa Submersion and Lead Poisoning
October 09, 2012 Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act of 2008 - Reported Incidents of Interactions by Children Under Five with Portable Gasoline Containers
March 31, 2011 Survey of Injuries Involving Stationary Saws; Table and Bench Saws, 2007-2008
June 30, 2007 Home and Family Maintenance Products –- Household Chemicals for 2007
August 31, 2005 Heating, Cooling and Ventilating Equipment
December 31, 2004 General Household Appliances
June 30, 2003 Home Workshop Apparatus, Tools and Attachments
May 05, 2003 Injuries Associated with Stationary Power Saws for 2001
May 15, 2002 Nail Gun Related Injuries and Deaths
March 29, 1995 Bathtub and Shower Injuries Part 7
Technical Reports
Date Report
October 27, 2017 Liquid Laundry Packet Letter to ASTM on Baseline Injuries
September 19, 2012 Staff Review of Contract with Versar, Inc. on Five Amine Catalysts in Spray Polyurethane Foam
August 21, 2012 Staff Report to Congress on Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act of 2008
October 19, 2006 Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Surface Coatings in Reducing Dislodgeable Arsenic from New Wood Pressure-Treated with Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) (3273)
October 18, 2006 Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Coatings in Reducing Dislodgeable Arsenic, Chromium, and Copper from CCA Treated Wood
October 01, 2006 Assessing Potential Health Effects and Establishing Ozone Exposure Limits for Ozone-Generating Air Cleaners
April 18, 2003 Portable Electric Fans (0380)
May 01, 1998 Assessment of Flammability of Plastic Materials Used as Electric Appliance Enclosures
January 27, 1997 Automatic garage door opener entrapment incidents (0138)
July 01, 1994 A Systematic Program to Reduce the Incidence and Severity of Bathtub Injuries
July 01, 1994 A Systematic Program to Reduce the Incidence and Severity of Bathtub Injuries
July 01, 1994 A Systematic Program to Reduce the Incidence and Severity of Bathtub Injuries
July 01, 1994 A Systematic Program to Reduce the Incidence and Severity of Bathtub Injuries
July 01, 1994 A Systematic Program to Reduce the Incidence and Severity of Bathtub Injuries
July 01, 1994 A Systematic Program to Reduce the Incidence and Severity of Bathtub Injuries
July 01, 1994 A Systematic Program to Reduce the Incidence and Severity of Bathtub Injuries
Chemicals
Injury Statistics
Date Report
February 12, 2018 Liquid Laundry Packet Letter to ASTM on Transition Period Injuries
Technical Reports
Date Report
October 27, 2017 Liquid Laundry Packet Letter to ASTM on Baseline Injuries
Electrical, GFCI and AFCI
Injury Statistics
Date Report
January 10, 2018 CPSC staff proposal to UL 507, Electric Fans
January 10, 2018 CPSC Staff Assessment on TCO in Exhaust Fans
Technical Reports
Date Report
December 03, 2020 CPSC Staff’s Statement on Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s (NSWCCD) Report on “Emerging Energy Storage Technologies”
November 01, 2009 Consumer Opinion Forum, Survey #2 - GFCI Receptacles
March 08, 2005 Hazards Related to Electric Lighting Products (0627)
March 18, 2003 CPSC Staff Proposals for the National Electrical Code (9999)
March 10, 2003 Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter Replacements (4063)
March 10, 2003 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (4063)
November 01, 2002 An Evaluation of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Electrocution Reduction Program 1
August 15, 1999 New Technology for Preventing Residential Electrical Fires: AFCIs
September 01, 1995 Part 1 - Technology for Detecting and Monitoring Conditions That Could Cause Electrical Wiring System Fires (4061)
September 01, 1995 Part 2 - Technology for Detecting and Monitoring Conditions That Could Cause Electrical Wiring System Fires (4061)
November 01, 1994 Study of Deterioration of Separable Electrical Contacts (0702)(1)
Pools and Spas
Injury Statistics
Date Report
September 03, 2013 Incidence and Cost of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Pool and Spa Submersion and Lead Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide
Injury Statistics
Date Report
September 03, 2013 Incidence and Cost of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Pool and Spa Submersion and Lead Poisoning
Clothes Dryers
Technical Reports
Date Report
May 03, 2021 Staff Evaluation of Electric Clothes Dryer Fire Containment Requirements
December 02, 2015 Report on Refinement of Temperature-Limiting Control Systems for Preventing Oil Ignition on Gas and Electric Cooktops (2015) – Primaira LLC
December 02, 2015 AHAM Comments on 2015 Report on Refinement of Temperature-Limiting Controls for Cooktops
September 22, 2015 Internal Cabinet Temperatures of Electric Clothes Dryers
August 04, 2014 CPSC Staff Statement on the Report, “Testing of Ignition Prevention Capabilities of a Pan Temperature Control System in A Gas Cooktop”
July 17, 2012 GAS RANGE DELAYED IGNITIONS Tests and Examinations of Ranges
June 01, 2011 An Evaluation of Using Indicators to Inform Consumers of Clothes Dryer Status
September 01, 2010 Consumer Opinion Forum, Survey #3, Clothes Dryer Maintenance
July 30, 2004 Testing of Combustibles on the Heater Housings Used in Electric Clothes Dryers
November 21, 2003 IQ 03-2, Final Report on Electric Clothes Dryers and Lint Ignition Characteristics, November 21, 2003 - CPSC responded November 20 & 21, 2003
July 11, 2003 IQ 04-2, Final Report on Electric Clothes Dryers and Lint Ignition Characteristics, July 11, 2003, CPSC responded June 8, 2004
May 01, 2003 Appendix G - lint at Heater Intake
May 01, 2003 Appendix I- Discussion
May 01, 2003 Electric & Gas Clothes Dryers: Staff Evaluation and Contractor Report
May 01, 2003 Appendix B - Dryer Design B
May 01, 2003 Appendix D - Dryer Design D
May 01, 2003 Appendix F - Lint on Heater Housing
May 01, 2003 Appendix H - Lint Ingested into the Heater
May 01, 2003 Final Report on Electric Clothes Dryers and Lint Ignition Characteristics
May 01, 2003 Appendix A - Dryer Design A
May 01, 2003 Appendix C - Dryer Design C
May 01, 2003 Appendix E - Monitor Lint Distribution
February 25, 2000 Electric & Gas Clothes Dryers: Staff Evaluation and Contractor Report
February 25, 1999 Clothes Dryer Project: Report on Electric and Gas Clothes Dryers
Fire
Technical Reports
Date Report
December 03, 2020 CPSC Staff’s Statement on Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s (NSWCCD) Report on “Emerging Energy Storage Technologies”
Other Technical Reports
Technical Reports
Date Report
December 03, 2020 CPSC Staff’s Statement on Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s (NSWCCD) Report on “Emerging Energy Storage Technologies”
Tools
Technical Reports
Date Report
November 28, 2018 2017 Table Saw Special Study Briefing Package
May 01, 2017 CPSC Staff Statement on the Industrial Economics, Inc. Report: “Final Table Saws Cost Impact Analysis"
August 10, 2011 Human Factors Evaluation of Technology Intended to Address Blade-Contact Injuries with Table Saws (0841)
May 23, 2002 Evaluation of pneumatic nailers (0882)
November 01, 1994 Study of Deterioration of Separable Electrical Contacts (0702)(2)
Tipovers
Technical Reports
Date Report
August 01, 2016 Product Instability or Tip-Over Injuries and Fatalities Associated with Televisions, Furniture, and Appliances
Appliances
Technical Reports
Date Report
August 01, 2016 Product Instability or Tip-Over Injuries and Fatalities Associated with Televisions, Furniture, and Appliances
July 07, 2014 Evaluation of an Infrared Distance-Measuring Sensor
July 19, 2012 Flux Mapping of Radiant Electric Heaters: Repeatability Considerations
July 16, 2012 Gas-fired Water Heater Ignition of Flammable Vapors, Part 3 (0118)
July 16, 2012 Gas-fired Water Heater Ignition of Flammable Vapors, Part 4 (0118)
August 01, 2005 Flux Mapping of Radiant Electric Heaters
December 28, 2002 Gas Water Heater Ignition of Flammable Liquids (0118)
January 01, 2002 Final Report on Fixed-Position Electric Heaters
July 22, 1997 Gas water heater (0118)(4)
July 22, 1997 Gas water heater (0118)(6)
July 22, 1997 Gas water heater (0118)(8)
July 22, 1997 Gas water heater (0118)(10)
July 22, 1997 Gas water heater (0118)(12)
July 22, 1997 Gas water heater (0118)(14)
July 22, 1997 Gas water heater (0118)(1)
July 22, 1997 Gas water heater (0118)(3)
July 22, 1997 Gas water heater (0118)(5)
July 22, 1997 Gas water heater (0118)(7)
July 22, 1997 Gas water heater (0118)(9)
July 22, 1997 Gas water heater (0118)(11)
July 22, 1997 Gas water heater (0118)(13)
July 22, 1997 Gas water heater (0118)(2)
November 24, 1994 Gas-fired Water Heater Ignition of Flammable Vapors, Part 1 (0118)
November 24, 1994 Gas-fired Water Heater Ignition of Flammable Vapors, Part 3 (0118)
November 24, 1994 Gas-fired Water Heater Ignition of Flammable Vapors, Part 2 (0118)
November 24, 1994 Gas-fired Water Heater Ignition of Flammable Vapors, Part 4 (0118)
Furniture & Decor
Technical Reports
Date Report
August 01, 2016 Product Instability or Tip-Over Injuries and Fatalities Associated with Televisions, Furniture, and Appliances
Gas Furnaces and Other Gas Heaters
Technical Reports
Date Report
October 10, 2012 Updated Review of In-Depth Investigations Associated with Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and "Modern" Gas Furnaces and Boilers
September 14, 2012 Updated Review of In-Depth Investigations Associated with Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and "Modern" Gas Furnaces and Boilers
September 01, 2012 Evaluation of the Durability and Longevity of Chemicals Sensors Used In-Situ for Carbon Monoxide Safety Shutdown of Gas Furnaces
July 18, 2012 CO Emissions from Portable Propane Radiant Heaters (0389)
July 18, 2012 Combustion Sensor Test Results (December 2004)
November 30, 2005 Technical Feasibility of a CO Shutdown System for Tank-Top Heaters for 2002
December 01, 2004 Combustion Sensor Test Results (December 2004)
July 01, 2004 Medium-Sized Combustion Chamber System Characterization Tests (9999)
October 01, 2002 CO Emissions from Portable Propane Radiant Heaters (0389)
April 05, 2002 In-Depth Investigations Associated with Carbon Monoxide and Certain Vented Gas Appliances (0310)
September 05, 2001 Furnace Combustion Sensor Test Results (September 2001)
November 06, 2000 Health Concerns of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emissions from a High-Efficiency, Induced-Draft Furnace (Furnace #4) (0310
October 30, 2000 Health Concerns of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emissions from a Mid-Efficiency, Induced-Draft Furnace (Furnace #2) (0310)
October 30, 2000 Health Concerns of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emissions from a High-Efficiency, Induced-Draft Furnace (Furnace #5) (0310)
October 25, 2000 Indoor Air Modeling for Furnace #5 with Blocked or Disconnected Vents (0310)
October 23, 2000 Indoor Air Modeling for Furnace #3 with Blocked or Disconnected Vents (0310)
October 20, 2000 Indoor Air Modeling for Furnace #4 with Blocked or Disconnected Vents (0310)
October 19, 2000 Indoor Air Modeling for Furnace #2 with Blocked or Disconnected Vents (0310)
October 12, 2000 Health Concerns of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emissions from a Mid-Efficiency, Induced-Draft Furnace (Furnace #3) (0310)
October 01, 2000 Furnaces CO Emissions Under Normal and Compromised Vent Conditions, Furnace #3 (0310)
October 01, 2000 Furnaces CO Emissions Under Normal and Compromised Vent Conditions, Furnace #4 (0310)
September 01, 2000 Furnaces CO Emissions Under Normal and Compromised Vent Conditions, Furnace #5 (0310)
September 01, 2000 Furnaces CO Emissions Under Normal and Compromised Vent Conditions, Furnace #2 (0310)
September 01, 2000 Indoor Air Modeling for Furnace #1 with Blocked or Disconnected Vents (0310)
August 31, 2000 Results of the CPSC Staff’s Furnace Emissions Testing (0310)
August 30, 2000 Review of Selected Investigation Reports Involving Gas-Fired Central Furnaces and Disconnected and Blocked Vents
August 30, 2000 Health Concerns of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emissions from a Draft Hood-Equipped Furnace (Furnace #1) (0310)
August 23, 2000 Service Contracts for Residential Furnaces (0310)
August 01, 2000 Furnaces CO Emissions Under Normal and Compromised Vent Conditions, Furnace #1
July 22, 1997 Review of Selected Investigation Reports Involving Vent Disconnection from Gas-Fired Central Furnaces (0310)(2)
May 14, 1997 Review of Selected Investigation Reports Involving Vent Disconnection from Gas-Fired Central Furnaces (0310)(1)
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