Description of Focus Group

T ITLE OF INFORMATION COLLECTION:

CPSC Furniture Usage Focus Groups

PURPOSE: These focus groups will be conducted for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The primary purpose of these focus groups is to gather information from participants regarding their perceptions and interactions with clothing storage units and associated warning information, as well as the factors influencing their decisions on product selection and use. Specific topic areas of interest include how product information and design influence a consumer’s definition and perception of clothing storage units and whether classifying a product as a “clothing storage unit” influences product usage and placement in the home. Discussions will also focus on warning label placement, comprehension of the risk information, and perceived effectiveness of the warnings. Findings will inform discussions with key stakeholders, such as ASTM International, on warning label conspicuity and content and the definition of clothing storage units.

BACKGROUND: In 2017, CPSC published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) soliciting information concerning the risk of injury associated with clothing storage units tipping over, the alternatives discussed in the ANPR, and other possible alternatives for addressing the risk. The incident data discussed in the ANPR primarily focused on falling dressers and chests. Since the publication of the ANPR, CPSC staff has continued to work with the ASTM subcommittee to revise the F2057 standard, including warning label content and scope. Current discussions on the definition of “clothing storage unit” and the conspicuity of warning labels could benefit from additional data from consumers.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONDENTS: For the CPSC Furniture Usage Focus Groups, six focus groups will be conducted with the following demographic characteristics:

• One group with up to 8 parents of at least one child 12-72 months old (living in the home) who own a home.

• One group with up to 8 parents of at least one child 12-72 months old (living in the home) who rent a home.

• One group with up to 8 individuals with no young children in the home, but who are visited regularly by children ages 12-72 months (e.g., grandparents, aunts, uncles, close family friends) that own a home.

• One group with up to 8 individuals with no young children in the home, but who are visited regularly by children ages 12-72 months (e.g., grandparents, aunts, uncles, close family friends) who rent a home.

• One group with up to 8 individuals with no young children in the home, but who are planning to have children within the next 5 years who own a home.

• One group with up to 8 individuals with no young children in the home, but who are planning to have children within the next 5 years and rent a home.

BURDEN HOURS

Category of Respondent	No. of Respondents	Participation Time	Burden
Focus Group Participants	48	90 minutes per participant	72 hours
Total	48	90 minutes per participant	72 hours

FEDERAL COST: The estimated annual cost to the federal government is $75,533.71.

Total estimated cost to the government for conducting the data collection is as follows:

Number of Participants 48

Total estimated cost of conducting focus groups $75,533.71

Cost per completed Participant (includes $75 stipend) $1,573.62

This estimate is based on the total cost of conducting the focus groups, divided by the specified number of participants who complete the study.