The Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) is a U.S. law enacted in 1972 to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury associated with consumer products. It established the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which is responsible for setting safety standards, conducting research, and enforcing regulations to ensure that products are safe for consumers. Under the CPSA, manufacturers and retailers must report any product defects or safety hazards to the CPSC. The law also allows the CPSC to recall dangerous products and ban those that pose significant risks, helping to ensure that consumers can use products without fear of harm.