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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
SUBCHAPTER O - FOSTER HOMES: HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
SECTION/RULE §749.3043 - When is a product considered unsafe and what are a caregiver's responsibilities regarding unsafe products in a foster home?
Chapter Review Date 06/19/2024

(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been recalled for any reason by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):(1) The recall has not been rescinded; and(2) The product has not been made safe through being remanufactured or retrofitted.(b) A caregiver is responsible for reviewing the CPSC recall list.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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