U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (incl. SaferProducts.gov)

What it is

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the federal agency charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from consumer products. It issues recalls, safety standards, and enforcement actions covering a broad range of consumer products — particularly those used by children.

What it covers

CPSC recall data (1973-present) is available via a free, no-key REST API in XML/JSON, returning brand, product, hazard, remedy, dates, UPCs, and images. SaferProducts.gov also hosts consumer-submitted reports of harm (live after agency and manufacturer review).

How to verify

Query the API at https://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall or search SaferProducts.gov directly. The API requires no authentication key and is freely available.

How SafeMama uses it

Ingest recall data freely via the API. Always include the recall date and a direct link to the official recall notice. Never imply CPSC endorses SafeMama. Data is public domain (License: us-pd) — no attribution restriction beyond accurate reporting.

Limitations / conflicts

CPSC data does not cover all consumer product categories (e.g., vehicles, food, drugs are under other agencies). SaferProducts.gov consumer reports are unverified allegations until reviewed by the agency. Always distinguish between official CPSC recalls and consumer-submitted incident reports.