May 18, 2011

New Online Database Helps Consumers Avoid Unsafe Consumer Products

The Department of Consumer Protection is encouraging consumers to use a new federal website to search for safety information on products they own or are considering buying. It allows consumers to get information about product safety and search for incidents involving the product.

The website was developed by the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission, which reviews all online reports and transmits qualifying reports to the manufacturers for response. If requirements are met, the report and the manufacturer’s comments are posted on the website.