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Consumer Product Safety Commission

American  

noun

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


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At the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the agency in April proposed a major safety regulation for lithium-ion batteries often found in e-bikes and scooters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

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.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025

Consumer Product Safety Commission, which notes that “the consequences of a child swallowing a battery can be immediate, devastating and deadly.”

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2024

Consumer Product Safety Commission are urging consumers with the now-recalled beds to stop using them immediately — and contact the company for free replacement slats and side rails.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2024

Indeed, the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced that it is considering regulations for e-bikes and their batteries.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2023