FASTER

Summary

Focusing Attention on Safety Transparency and Effective Recalls Act or the FASTER Act This bill 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.

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Timeline

1. 10 June 2019

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 June 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 June 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 12 June 2019

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

   Source: Committee

5. 13 June 2019

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 10 June 2019 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 10 June 2019

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 June 2019

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Sponsors

• Cathy Rodgers · R · Sponsor
• Darren Soto · D · Cosponsor
• Susan Wild · D · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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