Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Agency description: |
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) monitors the safety of consumer products that may pose risk of injury or death to adults or children. Consumers can report potentially dangerous products on the CPSC website. |
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Website: |
www.cpsc.gov |
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Enabling Statute: |
“An independent regulatory commission is hereby established, to be known as the Consumer Product Safety Commission, consisting of five Commissioners who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. In making such appointments, the President shall consider individuals who, by reason of their background and expertise in areas related to consumer products and protection of the public from risks to safety, are qualified to serve as members of the Commission. The Chairman shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among the members of the Commission. An individual may be appointed as a member of the Commission and as Chairman at the same time. Any member of the Commission may be removed by the President for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office but for no other cause.” 15 U.S.C. § 2053(a) |
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Key issues: |
Children’s products such as toys, cribs; construction products such as Chinese drywall; outdoor products such as all-terrain vehicles, garden equipment; household products such as appliances, cellular phones; sports and recreation products such as bicycles, motorcycle helmets; and specialty products such as soda machines, emergency exit signs. |
