How Does The CPSC Work?
The CPSC can get products removed from store shelves once they are recalled, but can not get them out of people s homes. The CPSC makes every attempt to alert people about products that have been recalled. American manufacturers are required by law to report to the CPSC any hazards that they are aware of. When a manufacturer alerts the CPSC about a product recall, the CPSC puts its “Fast Track plan” into action. The agency can usually get a message out to the public within 220 business days. A media announcement is prepared and issued by the CPSC and the manufacturer. The notice is sent to television, radio stations and newspapers but there is no guarantee tho announcement will be broadcast or published. Linda Ginzel and Boaz Keysar want manufacturers to take a more active role in getting the word out. They blieve that manufacturers should advertise to alert people about products they are recalling. They also want manufacturers to: • Conduct direct-mail campaigns to the same parents to
