NCJ Number
128940
Journal
Trial Volume: 26 Issue: 10 Dated: (October 1990) Pages: 20-24
Date Published
1990
Length
5 pages
Annotation
The article reviews the 1981 restrictions on the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) release of information that identifies manufacturers of potentially hazardous products.
Abstract
In 1981, Congress imposed broad restrictions on the ability of the CPSC to release information identifying manufacturers of potentially hazardous products. Before this, the CPSC had always been able to release reports submitted by manufacturers on potential safety hazards associated with their products. Under the new restrictions, the CPSC cannot release information unless the agency has the manufacturer's permission or has filed suit to recall the product. Legislative help is discussed along with barriers presented by manufacturers. The chief hazard is seen as a threat to public safety by allowing the secrecy of hazards to continue. 14 notes