[Grovenet] Save Resale Shops

[Jeff Cooper]

Hi Cindy,

I'm not so sure the situation is as dire as you point out.  According to a letter from the CSPC http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09086.html :
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The new law requires that domestic manufacturers and importers certify that children’s products made after February 10 meet all the new safety standards and the lead ban. Sellers of used children’s products, such as thrift stores and consignment stores, are not required to certify that those products meet the new lead limits, phthalates standard or new toy standards.
              The new safety law does not require resellers to test children’s products in inventory for compliance with the lead limit before they are sold. However, resellers cannot sell children’s products that exceed the lead limit and therefore should avoid products that are likely to have lead content, unless they have testing or other information to indicate the products being sold have less than the new limit. Those resellers that do sell products in violation of the new limits could face civil and/or criminal penalties. 
              When the CPSIA was signed into law on August 14, 2008, it became unlawful to sell recalled products. All resellers should check the CPSC Web site (www.cpsc.gov) for information on recalled products before taking into inventory or selling a product. The selling of recalled products also could carry civil and/or criminal penalties.
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It looks to me that the bottom line is that used clothing stores can't sell cribs or toys that might have high lead content.  It doesn't ban the sale of used clothing (unless that clothing is also lead lined).  The stores should use due diligence in making sure that they're not selling lead contaminated wares regardless of the law when dealing with any items for children.  

Regards,
Jeff Cooper