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Mandatory Toy Safety Standards: Requirements for Neck Floats; Correction
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Summary
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is updating safety rules for neck floats sold as toys to better protect children from drowning and injury risks. This correction clarifies what manufacturers must do to ensure these products meet strict safety standards before they can be sold to the public.
Key Points
- 1Neck floats marketed as toys must now meet specific safety requirements to prevent choking, deflation, and water-related injuries in children
- 2Manufacturers are required to test their products and provide documentation proving they meet CPSC safety standards before selling them
- 3The regulation applies to companies making or importing neck floats for children and sets penalties for products that don't comply
- 4Parents and retailers can expect that neck floats sold going forward will have undergone safety testing, reducing risks of serious harm to children
- 5This is a correction to an earlier regulation, meaning the CPSC is clarifying or fixing rules that were previously issued
Key Dates
Published
January 16, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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