Would the pending legislation for lead limits in childrens products apply to video game hardware sold/distributed in the U.S.?
Under the CPSIA, the term childrens product means a consumer product designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger. To the extent that video game hardware is intended primarily for children 12 years and younger, it would be subject to the lead limits. The Commission is currently evaluating whether certain electronic devices, including devices that contain batteries, must comply with the lead limit. CPSC has requested comments regarding the upcoming rulemakings on what product components, or classes of components, will be considered inaccessible to a child through ordinary use and abuse and on whether it will be technologically feasible for certain electronic devices to meet the new lead limits.
Under the CPSIA, the term “childrens product” means a consumer product designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger. To the extent that video game hardware is intended primarily for children 12 years and younger, it would be subject to the lead limits. The Commission is currently evaluating whether certain electronic devices, including devices that contain batteries, must comply with the lead limit. CPSC has requested comments regarding the upcoming rulemakings on what product components, or classes of components, will be considered inaccessible to a child through ordinary use and abuse and on whether it will be technologically feasible for certain electronic devices to meet the new lead limits.
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