1.
Just answer the questions
Q. 1. The Consumer Product Safety Commission controls
consumer recalls. An example of a recent recall (11/20/14) is
the recalling by Graco of strollers due to fingertip amputation
hazard. The folding hinges on the sides of the stroller can pinch
a child’s finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard. Go
to http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Graco-Recalls-11-
Models-of-Strollers.
a. Comment on the responsibility of the manufacturer of these
strollers and the responsibilities of parents who purchased them.
b. Using the search box on this page (csps.gov) give us a short
report (several sentences) of a product that is currently on recall
status.
Q.2. It is said that the marketing of “e” cigarettes is way ahead
of the science. That is, what is the health effect of these
cigarettes? The FDA has recently expanded their rulemaking
powers to include jurisdiction over "e" cigarettes and is
proposing new regulations. The proposed regulation is open for
comment at fda.gov. Watch this video and then answer the
following two questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuF00FwUsmA
a.Do you agree that the FDA should have jurisdiction over “e”
cigarettes?
b. . What is the consumer’s responsibility in determining
whether or not to purchase this product?