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Former Officials Warn of Safety Risks at CPSC

12/11/2025

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Former officials warn safety risks at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) due to cuts.
Trista Hamsmith, whose daughter died after a button battery incident, helped pass Reese's Law excluding toys.
Efforts to extend protections stalled after U.S. President Donald Trump removed key CPSC commissioners, leaving the agency with one active commissioner.
Former commissioner Richard Trumka says removals have led to inaction risking public safety.

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Story summary

Former officials warn safety risks at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) due to cuts.
Trista Hamsmith, whose daughter died after a button battery incident, helped pass Reese's Law excluding toys.
Efforts to extend protections stalled after U.S. President Donald Trump removed key CPSC commissioners, leaving the agency with one active commissioner.
Former commissioner Richard Trumka says removals have led to inaction risking public safety.