Rynek i konsumenci · 16/07/1999

Dive Sticks; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comments and Information

The Commission has reason to believe that certain dive sticks may present an unreasonable risk of injury. Such dive sticks are constructed in such a manner that children can become impaled on them when jumping into shallow water where the dive sticks are oriented in an upright position. This impalement can result in serious injuries. Dive sticks are one of several types of devices used for underwater retrieval activities in swimming pools. They are typically made of rigid plastic, and are or can be weighted so that when dropped into water they sink and stand upright on the bottom. Dive sticks have a variety of shapes, but many have a hollow tube cross section or a solid X-shaped cross section. Dive sticks are sold under a variety names such as dive sticks, diving sticks, fish sticks, sticks and batons. This advance notice of proposed rulemaking (``ANPR'') initiates a rulemaking proceeding that could result in a rule banning dive sticks with certain characteristics that cause them to be hazardous. This proceeding is commenced under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The Commission solicits written comments concerning the risks of injury associated with dive sticks, the regulatory