CPSC Issues Enforcement Stay

The CPSC said today that its two commissioners had voted May 1, 2009, to hold off enforcing the lead content provision of certain components in kid's ATV, dirt bikes and snowmobiles for two years. The provisions were part of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) passed last year. The ban on machines for youths 12 and younger became effective Feb. 10, 2009.This means that the CPSC won't enforce the ban on the sale of these machines and related parts, garments and accessories.The ban still could be enforced by state attorneys general and other local officials.Many dealers are selling kid's machines that have been modified to meet the standard or that have been reclassified as being designed for kids aged 12 and older.Look for more information on this site and at dealernewsblog.wordpress.com. JD