CPSC-PR-24-339 (Aug. 5, 2024) CPSC Urges Those Impacted by Tropical Storm Debby to Take Steps to Prevent CO Poisoning and Other Post-Storm Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging those impacted by Tropical Storm Debby to take steps to protect themselves and their families against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrocution, […]
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The CPSC is a federal agency in the United States dedicated to protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with consumer products. Established in 1973 through the Consumer Product Safety Act, the CPSC works to ensure the safety of consumer products by setting and enforcing safety standards, conducting research, and educating consumers about potential hazards. The agency collaborates with businesses to promote compliance with safety regulations and has the authority to recall dangerous products, ban hazardous substances, and impose penalties for violations. By addressing risks across a wide range of products from toys to household appliances, the CPSC plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well-being of American consumers.
CPSC-PR-24-333 (Aug. 1, 2024) CPSC Urges Consumers to Immediately Stop Using and Disable Biometric Feature on Owsoo and Cacagoo Biometric Gun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of serious injury or death posed by Owsoo […]
CPSC-PR-24-323 (Jul. 30, 2024) CPSC Finds Amazon Responsible Under Federal Safety Law for Hazardous Products Sold by Third-Party Sellers on Amazon.com – Amazon Ordered to Develop Remediation Plans to Notify Purchasers and the Public and to Implement Remedies to Remove Products from Consumers’ Homes WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today issued a Decision […]
CPSC-PR-24-115 (Feb. 8, 2024) Ahead of Sunday’s Game, CPSC Reminds Families to Tackle the Deadly Hazard of TV and Furniture Tip-Overs – New CPSC Report Shows Children, Older Adults Remain at Most Risk for Tip-Over Incidents; Disparities Remain Among Certain Demographics WASHINGTON, D.C. – As many Americans prepare to purchase new TVs ahead of the big […]
CPSC-CA-24-139 (Feb. 29, 2024) CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Topfun Folding Step Stools Due to Fall and Injury Hazards; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Topfun Folding 2-Step Stools because they can collapse or tip over during use, […]
CPSC-PR-24-131 (Feb. 26, 2024) Stay Safe, While Staying Warm This Winter; CPSC Warns Consumers to be Cautious When Using Generators, Furnaces and Space Heaters – New CPSC Report Shows Upward Trend in Non-Fire CO Deaths Continues WASHINGTON, D.C. – As cold weather continues to impact much of the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) […]
CPSC-Alert-24-089 (Feb. 1, 2024) CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Magnetic Fidget Balls’ High-Powered Magnetic Ball Sets Due to Ingestion Hazard, Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Toy Magnet Sets; Sold Exclusively at MagneticFidgetBalls.com WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and dispose […]