16 CFR § 1119.3 - Definitions.

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title: "16 CFR § 1119.3 - Definitions."
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title_name: "Commercial Practices"
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chapter_name: "CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION"
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# 1119.3 Definitions.

For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply:

(a) *Product defect* means a defect as referenced in the CPSA and defined in Commission regulations at 16 CFR 1115.4.

(b) *Violation* means a violation committed knowingly, as the term “knowingly” is defined in section 19 of the CPSA, section 4 of the FHSA, or section 5 of the FFA.

(c) *Person* means any manufacturer (including importer), distributor, or retailer, as those terms are defined in the CPSA, FHSA, or FFA, and any other legally responsible party.