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The Consumer Product Safety Commission is the federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent agency established in 1972 through the Consumer Product Safety Act. CPSC is the government agency responsible for protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of injury associated with products used in or around the home or workplace and is the lead government agency responsible for identifying and removing unsafe products from the market. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is the one federal safety agency responsible for monitoring thousands of consumer products for safety dangers.
Irregularly positioned wires near the computer’s hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
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Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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The recalled metal pendants and charms contain high levels of lead.
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The baby carrier's chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
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The battery can overheat and ignite during charging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. There is no protective device on the lithium battery to prevent overheating. Get more information on this topic by clicking on the link.
The metal clasp connecting the leash to a dog's collar can bend or break while in use, causing the leash to recoil back unexpectedly. This poses a serious risk of injury to consumers.
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The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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The top of the bicycle handlebar stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard. Get more information on this topic by clicking on the link.
The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
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The sweaters have drawstrings through the hood. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstring in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. From 1985 through June 2008, CPSC received reports of 27 deaths and 70 non-fatal incidents involving the entanglement of children's clothing drawstrings.
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