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-	<p>The [http://www.cpsc.gov/ '''~~U.S.~~ Consumer Product Safety Commission]''' enforces five federal laws regulating household and recreational products, investigates injuries associated with consumer products, establishes safety standards, and conducts consumer education programs aimed at reducing injuries associated with over 15,000 different types of consumer products made by over a million businesses.</p><br>	+	<p>The [http://www.cpsc.gov/ '''US Consumer Product Safety Commission]''' enforces five federal laws regulating household and recreational products, investigates injuries associated with consumer products, establishes safety standards, and conducts consumer education programs aimed at reducing injuries associated with over 15,000 different types of consumer products made by over a million businesses.</p><br>

	<p>Manufacturers are required by law to report safety problems involving their products to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), but only about 200 reports involving safety are filed each year. The commission may initiate investigations based on complaints and collect product samples for compliance testing; however, the CPSC relies on manufacturers to recall their defective products voluntarily and has no ability to impose sanctions on manufacturers that ignore the law. A lack of enforcement staff and cumbersome due-process rules have meant that few violators are ever punished.</p><br>		<p>Manufacturers are required by law to report safety problems involving their products to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), but only about 200 reports involving safety are filed each year. The commission may initiate investigations based on complaints and collect product samples for compliance testing; however, the CPSC relies on manufacturers to recall their defective products voluntarily and has no ability to impose sanctions on manufacturers that ignore the law. A lack of enforcement staff and cumbersome due-process rules have meant that few violators are ever punished.</p><br>
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	Bethesda, Maryland 20814<br>		Bethesda, Maryland 20814<br>
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-	'''~~U.S.~~ Consumer Product Safety Commission'''<br>	+	'''<font color="#4AA02C">US Consumer Product Safety Commission</font color="#4AA02C">'''<br>
	1301 Clay Street, Suite 610-N<br>		1301 Clay Street, Suite 610-N<br>
	Oakland, CA 94612<br>		Oakland, CA 94612<br>
	(510) 637-4050<br>		(510) 637-4050<br>
-	(510) 637-4060 ~~fax~~<br>	+	(510) 637-4060 Fax<br>
	(800) 638-2772<br>		(800) 638-2772<br>
	[http://www.cpsc.gov/ '''www.cpsc.gov''']<br>		[http://www.cpsc.gov/ '''www.cpsc.gov''']<br>

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-	~~<p>'''Publications available:''' None are offered by the Consumer Information Center</p>~~
-	~~<p>'''See also:''' Recalls</p>~~
-	~~<p>'''Other referrals:''' None</p><br>~~
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The [http://www.cpsc.gov/ '''U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission]''' enforces five federal laws regulating household and recreational products, investigates injuries associated with consumer products, establishes safety standards, and conducts consumer education programs aimed at reducing injuries associated with over 15,000 different types of consumer products made by over a million businesses. 

Manufacturers are required by law to report safety problems involving their products to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), but only about 200 reports involving safety are filed each year. The commission may initiate investigations based on complaints and collect product samples for compliance testing; however, the CPSC relies on manufacturers to recall their defective products voluntarily and has no ability to impose sanctions on manufacturers that ignore the law. A lack of enforcement staff and cumbersome due-process rules have meant that few violators are ever punished. 

'''Complaint jurisdiction:''' 
* Toys (including crayons) 
* Bunk beds, toddler beds 
* Children's furniture, indoor equipment 
* Clothing, including children's apparel 
* Outdoor playground equipment 
* Bathroom equipment, personal care appliances (such as hair dryers) 
* Bicycles, exercise equipment, recreational and craft products 
* Disposable lighters, lighter fluids 
* Decorative and novelty products 
* Drug packaging 
* Fireworks 
* Furniture 
* Hardware and power tools 
* Home heating and cooling equipment (including fans, space heaters) 
* Home electrical systems (including garage door openers, flood lights) 
* Kitchen appliances and equipment (including coffeemakers, mixers, juicers) 
* Heavy-and light-duty household appliances (such as dishwashers, vacuum cleaners) 
* Lawn and garden equipment 
* Pest control devices 
* Pools, spas, hot tubs, patio equipment 
* Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers 
* Listing of CPSC publications 

'''Complaints outside jurisdiction:''' 
* Foods 
* Drugs 
* Cosmetics 
* Medical devices 
* Products subject to radiation control by the Health and Safety act 
* Boats and components 
* Life jackets and personal flotation devices 
* Aircraft and components 
* Automobiles and components 
* Tires 
* Seat belts and protective devices 
* Firearms and ammunition 
* Pesticides 
* Industrial equipment or injury accidents 

'''Headquarters:''' 
'''U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission''' 
4330 East West Highway 
Bethesda, Maryland 20814 
(800) 638-2772 

'''U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission''' 
1301 Clay Street, Suite 610-N 
Oakland, CA 94612 
(510) 637-4050 
(510) 637-4060 fax 
(800) 638-2772 
[http://www.cpsc.gov/ '''www.cpsc.gov'''] 

'''Publications available:''' None are offered by the Consumer Information Center
'''See also:''' Recalls
'''Other referrals:''' None 

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