When the STURDY Act came across Archbold Furniture Company's radar, company culture instantly provided a framework for how this manufacturer would solve a monu
When the STURDY Act came across Archbold Furniture Company’s radar, company culture instantly provided a framework for how this manufacturer would solve a mon
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The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) has proposed changes to the proposed STURDY Act. STURDY (Stop Tip-Overs of Unstable Risky Dressers on Youth) was recently reintroduced in Congress.
STURDY passed unanimously in the House in 2017 before dying in the Senate in 2019. It was reintroduced by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) in February. The bill would force the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to adopt a stronger mandatory stability standard for clothing storage units within one year of enactment.
The AHFA believes the bill will stall out again unless changes are made. It says the way the bill is currently written would allow the CPSC to revise regulation at any time without industry input. This fast-track rulemaking must change, it said.
Parents asking lawmakers for better furniture tip-over safety regulations
STURDY Act is being considered by U.S. Congress
Every year thousands of children are hurt when pieces of furniture and tv sets fall over on them. These tip-over incidents have killed young children and devastated families. It s why some of the families impacted are hopeful that congress will pass a new law to improve furniture safety.
and last updated 2021-03-08 09:18:18-05
Every year thousands of children are hurt when pieces of furniture and tv sets fall over on them. These tip-over incidents have killed young children and devastated families. It s why some of the families impacted are hopeful that congress will pass a new law to improve furniture safety.