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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 749MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
SUBCHAPTER OFOSTER HOMES: HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
DIVISION 4SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
RULE §749.3043When is a product considered unsafe and what are a caregiver's responsibilities regarding unsafe products in a foster home?

(a) A product is considered unsafe if, after it has been recalled for any reason by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):

  (1) The recall has not been rescinded; and

  (2) The product has not been made safe through being remanufactured or retrofitted.

(b) A caregiver is responsible for reviewing the CPSC recall list. All current and past recalls may be viewed through the CPSC's Internet website at: www.cpsc.gov. A caregiver must ensure that there are no unsafe products at the foster home unless:

  (1) The product is an antique or collectible and is not used by, or accessible to, any child; or

  (2) The unsafe product is being retrofitted to make it safe and the product is not used by, or accessible to, any child.


Source Note: The provisions of this §749.3043 adopted to be effective April 25, 2022, 47 TexReg 2272

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