Understanding the Consumer Product Safety Act

The Consumer Product Safety Act is designed to protect consumers from dangerous products. It includes various sub acts for specific product types, while most consumer products fall under its jurisdiction unless regulated by other agencies like those for food or firearms. The Act establishes the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which has the authority to investigate, identify, and regulate dangerous products, including preventing their sale or importation in the U.S. The Act is broad and covers most consumer products available in the market.

What is the primary purpose of the Consumer Product Safety Act?

What types of products are regulated by agencies other than the Consumer Product Safety Commission?

What authority does the Consumer Product Safety Commission have regarding dangerous products?

How does the Consumer Product Safety Act ensure consumer safety?

What can the Consumer Product Safety Commission do if a product is deemed unduly dangerous?