What does the CPSA of 1972 do?

The Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) of 1972 established the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which is responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with consumer products. The CPSA empowers the CPSC to set safety standards, conduct research, and enforce regulations on consumer goods. It also mandates the reporting of product defects and allows for the recall of hazardous products to ensure consumer safety.