Why too many people still get hurt or die because of delayed product recalls
Americans may be at risk for injury or even death because of delays in product recalls being issued, according to a new report from a consumer-watchdog group.
The report, “Safe at Home?” from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, points to numerous instances when the Consumer Product Safety Commission , an independent federal regulatory agency, and manufacturers knew of safety issues with products, but a recall wasn’t issued until months or even years later.And the consequences can be serious, the PIRG report makes clear.
But that’s not always the case. The PIRG report notes a situation involving Peloton treadmills. Peloton had received complaints going back to December 2018 “involving people and pets being pulled under and entrapped in the rear of the treadmill, with some leading to injuries.” From there, the CPSC discusses the situation with the company. In some cases, the company agrees to a “fast track” recall that gets the word out to consumers quickly. But in other instances, the process takes time to work itself out — for example, the company may suggest a repair option rather than a recall, which requires the CPSC to do testing. In extreme cases, the company can refuse to do a recall and the CPSC can take it to court as a result, Murray noted.
The CPSC did increase the number of recalls it issued last year versus recent years, the report notes. In 2022, it put out 292 recall announcements — the highest figure since 2016 and an increase of 33% over the 219 announcements in 2021.
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