Flammability Laws

The Flammable Fabrics Act

The FFA authorizes the CPSC to issue binding flammability and related labeling standards to protect the public against unreasonable risks of fire that could lead to death, personal injury, or significant property damage. 15 U.S.C. § 1193.

Jurisdiction under the FFA extends essentially to clothing and to interior furnishings composed of fabric and related materials. 15 U.S.C. § 1191. One distinctive feature of the FFA is that it deems any violation to be unlawful conduct under the Federal Trade Commission Act and equips the CPSC with authority to take enforcement action according to the remedies and procedures provided for by that Act. 15 U.S.C. §§ 1192, 1194(a) - (c).

The Federal Hazardous Substances Act

The FHSA confers jurisdiction over defined categories of potentially injurious consumer goods presenting hazards such as toxicity, combustion, radioactivity, or unreasonable risks to children of electric shock, choking, burns to the skin, or other physical harm. See generally 15 U.S.C. § 1261 (definitions). To address unreasonable risks of injury within the scope of the FHSA, the CPSC may by rule impose binding labeling requirements, performance standards, or, if need be, outright product bans. In addition, the FHSA generally subjects all hazardous substances to certain baseline labeling requirements. 15 U.S.C. §§ 1261(p), 1262.

Contact a Burn Injury Lawyer

Burn injury is among the most devastating and life-consuming personal injury matters we know.  The wounds are often severe, and change the course of life as we know it, forever.

Who was responsible for your serious burn injury? A person? A company?  Were they negligent?

These are among the most expensive types of injuries -- both in financial costs and emotional drain -- one can experience, and yet emerge as a burn survivor full of hope and promise.

Who is going to pay for experimental medical interventions? Who is going to pay for cutting-edge technology? The principle does matter.

You will need significant financial resources to ensure you have access to every medical intervention and treatment you’ll need for the rest of your life.

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