US HB3169 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

US Congress House Bill 3169 (Prior Session Legislation)

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on June 10 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-06-13 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Provides statutory authority for the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) fast-track recall program, which is a process for expediting removal of substantially hazardous products from the marketplace. Specifically, if a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer submits notification that it intends to carry out a fast-track recall plan, the CPSC must promptly post the notice on its website.The fast-track recall plan submitted to the CPSC must include (1) a clear product description, (2) a clear description of the safety risk being addressed, (3) how a consumer can obtain the available remedy, (4) a statement that such remedy will be provided at no charge, (5) the earliest date such remedy will be available, and (6) a schedule for notifying entities in the supply chain of the recall plan. For the purpose of related CPSC proceedings, however, filing a fast-track plan does not constitute an admission that the product is actually defective or presents a substantial hazard.Further, if the CPSC determines, after providing an opportunity for a hearing, that the remedy in the submitted fast-track plan is inadequate, it may order the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer to take additional actions, including ceasing distribution, notification by mail, replacing the defective product, and accelerating the remedy.

Title

FASTER Focusing Attention on Safety Transparency and Effective Recalls Act

History

Date	Chamber	Action
2019-06-13	House	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2019-06-12	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
2019-06-10	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2019-06-10	House	Introduced in House