The Consumer Product Safety Commission is raising the customs value threshold under which butane lighters are considered disposable to $2.50. Disposable and novelty lighters have to meet CPSC standards for child resistance. Under CPSC’s regulations, disposable lighters are defined as either (1) non-refillable, or (2) use butane or similar fuels and have a “Customs valuation or ex-factory price under” a certain threshold, now $2.50.

Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the following voluntary recall Aug. 21:

Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the following voluntary recalls Aug. 20:

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is amending its safety standard for play yards to put in place the latest ASTM F406-13 standard for the product. Play yards are framed enclosures that include a floor and have mesh or fabric sided panels primarily intended to provide a play or sleeping environment for children. The new requirements will apply to all play yards manufactured or imported beginning Feb. 19, 2014.

Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the following voluntary recalls Aug. 15:

Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the following voluntary recalls Aug. 13:

Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the following voluntary recalls Aug. 8:

Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the following voluntary recall Aug. 6:

Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the following voluntary recalls Aug. 6:

Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the following voluntary recalls July 31: