Index
Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA)
Summary
Established the Consumer Product Safety Commission and gave it authority to develop safety standards and pursue recalls for defective products.
Rights & Rules
- 01.The right to report unsafe products to the government via saferproducts.gov.
- 02.The right to be informed about product recalls.
- 03.The right to purchase products that meet federal safety standards.
Penalties
- 01.Civil penalties for individual violations ranging from thousands to millions for a series of violations.
- 02.Criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment for directors/officers in some cases.
- 03.Seizure of non-compliant products.
Verified Citations
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