National Consumer Product Safety Act

The National Consumer Product Safety Act is a U.S. law established in 1972 to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with consumer products. It created the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which sets safety standards, monitors product recalls, and investigates potential hazards. The goal is to ensure products sold to consumers are safe through oversight, testing, and regulations. If a product is found to be dangerous, the CPSC can remove it from the market, helping to prevent accidents and injuries related to faulty or hazardous items.