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CPSC is dedicated to helping the public understand how the agency works. We know that the regulatory process can seem complicated and opaque, and consumers may need help understanding the work of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and how that work relates to their own lives. Below, please find resources that can help.
Resources
CPSC has many online resources to help keep the public informed about agency activities
Report an Unsafe Product
If you think you’ve found an unsafe product, or would like to know whether anyone has been injured by a product before you buy, head to SaferProducts.gov
SaferProducts.gov is a publicly searchable database, where you can report to the CPSC about an injury or harm, or a risk of injury or harm, related to a consumer product or substance within the CPSC.’s jurisdiction. The CPSC addresses a wide range of consumer products, including appliances, toys, clothing, ATVs, and more. Products that are not under CPSC’s jurisdiction can be found here:
Recent Consumer Product Recalls
Recalls are the public announcement of a hazardous or defective product. Recall notices let you know the options provided by the manufacturer—a repair, refund, or replacement—to get unsafe products out of your home and help prevent injuries or deaths. Subscribe to email notifications in specific categories of products that are of interest to you.
Safety Education Information
CPSC’s Safety Education materials provide the information you need to avoid injuries or deaths associated with consumer products.
Research and Statistics
The epidemiologists and other scientists at CPSC provide informative summaries of what we know about various common hazards, like drownings, falls, fires, off-highway vehicle accidents, sports-related injuries, nursery product incidents, and poisonings.
These data are available in completed reports or as raw data through CPSC’s National Electronic Injury Surveillance System which is the primary resource for predicting injury rates associated with consumer products.
Voluntary Standards
Voluntary standards bring together industry experts, government agencies, and consumers to develop the best safety practices for manufacturing products that we use every day. Consumers are always needed to help develop safety standards. Learn more about how you can participate in the voluntary standards process.
FAQ: Proposing Changes to Voluntary Standards
FAQ: Voting Options in Standards Development
Regulations Open for Comment
The Commission considers all points of view when issuing new regulations, and you have the right to make a comment on the proposed regulations. You can read the proposals and make comments by following the link below.
Airsoft Guns FAQs
Frequently asked questions regarding airsoft gun regulations; tailored for consumers.
View Airsoft Gun Regulations: Frequently Asked Questions for Airsoft Players
Upcoming Events
The CPSC’s Public Calendar lists upcoming meetings, briefings, and hearings before the Commission and CPSC staff.