CPSC
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
CPSC stands for U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Protects the public from hazardous consumer products, issuing safety standards and recalls for items such as cribs, toys, furniture, e-bikes and appliances. The independent agency covers thousands of product types but not cars, food, drugs or firearms.
Example: Check the CPSC recall list before buying a secondhand crib or stroller.
Usage notes
Congress set it up through the Consumer Product Safety Act of 1972. Tip-over standards for dressers and a ban on inclined infant sleepers are among its notable recent rules. Vehicles fall under NHTSA and food and drugs under the FDA. Its SaferProducts.gov site lets consumers report injuries and search complaints.
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- CPB – Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- CRS – Congressional Research Service
- DARPA – Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- DEA – Drug Enforcement Administration
- DHS – United States Department of Homeland Security
- DIA – Defense Intelligence Agency
- DOC – United States Department of Commerce