1981 Regulation Ties Hands Of CPSC From Notifying Of Dangerous Products

A federal agency that's supposed to protect you faces major obstacles before it can reveal a product on the market is causing injuries or even deaths.

Monday, November 14th 2022, 2:23 pm

By: CBS News

When you buy something for your home or family, you assume it's safe.

After all, somebody's probably testing these things and paying the closest attention to products for children and infants.

But the federal agency that's supposed to protect you faces major obstacles before it can reveal a product on the market is causing injuries or even deaths.