[CPSC] Overview of CPSC notifications on recalls in May 2015

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls 26 batches of products in May 2015. There are 11 batches of Chinese products, accounting for 42.31%, decreased by 18.56%.

The Chinese product categories notified through the CPSC in May were as below:

The above products are notified for various hazards, namely: fire, crash, laceration, failure of snake guard, electric shock, falls, burns, and injuries. Accompanying remedies (refund, replace and repair) are taken for such notifications.

As notified on the official website of CPSC, some customers have already got injured due to the potential hazards. For example, the switchblade notified for laceration hazard have two victims who require wound suture.

So it is important to track the recalls of products to ensure consumers’ legitimate interests and rights. C&K Testing hereby reminds related enterprises to enhance the product quality by learning more about the potential hazards of their product categories.