H.R. 6488, To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a final consumer product safety rule banning novelty lighters

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H.R. 6488 would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a final consumer product safety rule banning novelty lighters.

Detailed Summary

Requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to declare any novelty lighter to be a banned hazardous product under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) and promulgate a final consumer product safety rule to carry out this Act. Defines "novelty lighter" as a mechanical or electrical device that is typically used to light cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, is designed to appear to be a toy (such as by flashing lights or making sounds), and contains such other factors as the CPSC may determine.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/14/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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