Consumer Product Safety Commission

noun

U.S. Government.

1. an independent regulatory agency, created in 1972, that protects the public against risk of injury from consumer products. CPSC

Example Sentences

The president could control independent agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission was established in 1972 to be led by five members who were appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

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Trump has fired Democrats from other independent bodies, including the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission regulates companies that sell the material, but there is little oversight of those who buy the chemicals that can be used to make explosives.

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Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Igloo is recalling its 90 quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers after the company received 12 reports of fingertip injuries including amputations, bone fractures and lacerations.

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