U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Newsroom offers the latest info on product recalls through news releases, videos and much more
- Report an unsafe product so that other consumers can avoid injury and manufacturers can be held accountable
- Read product safety reports before you buy
- Learn about product recalls (you can also visit recalls.gov, which has information about motor vehicle, food and other product recalls, too)
- Safety Guides — learn about Home Electrical Safety, Kids & Babies, Toys, Home, Sports/Fitness, Recreation and more
- Safety Education Centers — learn about ATVs, Cribs, Window Covering Cords, Poison Prevention, Pool Safety and more
- OnSafety Blogs — the CPSC’s official blog site, where you can get the latest safety information
- Neighborhood Safety Network — learn about Child Safety, Drowning Prevention, Fire Safety and other ways to keep your neighborhood safe
- Regulations, Laws & Standards
California Department of Consumer Affairs offers information about:
- Your car — Bureau of Automotive Repair, New Car Lemon Laws, Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights
- Filing complaints against a business or professional
- Consumer education campaigns and consumer tips
- Consumer publications on a wide range of topics
- Consumer education for children — Internet safety, kids’ safety, saving money and “fun stuff”
- Contacting elected officials
- Disaster information — protect yourself if a disaster strikes, emergency services, disaster assistance, filing insurance claims, rebuilding, avoiding charity fraud
- Helpful consumer links — find good info on federal and state programs
- Product recalls
- Senior resources
- And much more
- The American Red Cross offers classes where experts teach you how to save a life — First Aid, Lifeguarding, Babysitter’s Training, Being a First Responder and more