Ask The Expert — Society of Product Safety Professionals

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What is an “NRTL”?

Eve WightAugust 11, 2023Comment

Why are there two competing standards at play designed to mitigate the risk of furniture tip-over?

Eve WightMarch 23, 2023Comment

I've been reading about problems with e-bikes catching on fire. What is the problem and what can be done about it?

Eve WightMarch 23, 2023 Comment

Ask the AI: What is a Product Safety Professional?

Eve WightFebruary 11, 2023Comment

When ASTM revises a standard that is incorporated by reference in mandatory rules, and the CPSC rejects the revisions because they don't think it improves safety, what happens next?

Eve WightFebruary 3, 2023Comment

Should toys be labeled as choking hazards if small parts came off after use and abuse testing?

Eve WightJanuary 26, 2023Comment

Why is the CPSC only now considering a ban on the sale of gas ranges, which have been used for decades?

Eve WightJanuary 6, 2023Comment

How does CPSC determine if a defect is a substantial product hazard?

See the CPSC Recall Handbook, pages 12-15. It goes into detail about what is a “defect” and what is a “substantial product hazard.” It is a very fact specific question…..

Eve WightSeptember 29, 2022Comment