Comments on: CPSIA: Stay of Execution?

By: Melkidlet

Melkidlet — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:41:20 +0000

This “stay” is nothing but political tap-dancing and yet another example of the government talking out of both sides of their mouth. We gained nothing with this stay. Under the CPSIA, the state attorneys general can still pursue manufacturers and retailers for products which are not compliant with the Feb. 10 lead and phthalates standards. If you don’t test, then how do you assure compliance?

Also, if you sell to retailers, they are still going to ask for proof of compliance in the form of testing reports and/or certificates of compliance so they limit the legal liability of their inventory. So the fact that the CPSC has granted a stay for testing and certificates is moot.

Back to the drawing board, folks….

By: Jasonda

Jasonda — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:17:11 +0000

This is great news.. Thanks for all your hard work Kathleen and everyone who has been helping with this.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:57:12 +0000

This really is a step in the right direction. Ditto Kysha M…”I can exhale…give thanks!” And, of course, thank you Kathleen, for everything.

By: Jane

Jane — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:43:00 +0000

At first I was relieved, then skeptical, now I’m just as perturbed as before since my business remains in limbo for yet another two months, meaning large income reduction due to no selling from Feb. 10 on to whenever, IF, stay is passed. And it could still be overturned by the big money interest groups that supported and lobbied for this ill-conceived, badly written legislation.

My business plans for this year, and on, remain in the spin cycle.

Re: the 30 comment period this time around – Why so long a wait now? Prior to passage of the CPSIA, the CSPC suspended the required 30 hearing/comment periods and gave only 5-10 days to slip the law under the table. I do not trust this. Their broad powers can be used either way and now it seems like this proposed ’stay’ is more like another stall. It was big money & influence plus a hefty dose of hubris that got CPSIA passed in the first place and Kathleen has nailed it: the interest groups/lobbyists likely will fight hard to keep the status quo.

Thanks for all your hard work and giving us the facts, Kathleen!

By: Kysha M

Kysha M — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:45:41 +0000

I can exhale… give thanks!
Thank you Kathleen, for your information, work and dedication.

By: katy

katy — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:52:41 +0000

Way to go, Kathleen! God Bless You! Now I can tell dozens of panicking mothers that their little ones will have their 50’s apparel in time for the big dance!

By: The Happy Tomato

The Happy Tomato — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:55:10 +0000

Thank you for everything you do, Kathleen. I hang on your whip-smart analysis of this mess.
My deepest fear is that we STILL find ourselves with a safety law which isn’t focused on true safety concerns (the swimming pool slides and ATVs are still in, aren’t they?), one TWO people can “unanimously vote” to enforce or not.
And the general public–IF they are even aware–still thinks it’s about handmade tutus and wooden tops. We need that media exposure more than ever if we’re going to push forward over the course of the next very short year for the reform needed.
Yes, I might have five fewer cups of coffee today and enjoy a little wiggle-room inside this stay-of-execution. But my Last Meal-planning is still at the back of my head–and I hope we all use it to motivate us.

By: Lisa Franklin

Lisa Franklin — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:42:55 +0000

Hallelujah! It’s like the world has been set back on it’s correct orbit. We do have to keep on top of the government and make sure the corrections are made before next year!

Thank you Kathleen! Can’t wait to read your book! See good things can happen in bad situations!

By: Vesta

Vesta — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:57:28 +0000

Holy guacamole! I’m breathing easier already. I mean, our stuff was already tested for lead, just not in the ridiculous way that the CPSIA is requiring. Now we have a year to get this stuff figured out!

Jody, your reaction to this crisis shows real professionalism. That’s reassuring to see. There is a learning opportunity in EVERY experience (even if it’s a lesson about how NOT to be, lol).

Thanks so much, Kathleen.

By: Jody

Jody — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:47:16 +0000

Case in point…
http://www.citizen.org/congress/civjus/prod_liability/articles.cfm?ID=18326