This bill amends consumer product safety laws to give the Consumer Product Safety Commission stronger authority to recall Chinese-made products sold in the United States without needing manufacturer approval. The legislation specifically targets products made by companies based in China, Hong Kong, or Macao that are sold directly to American consumers, particularly through online platforms. If a Chinese manufacturer or retailer fails to respond adequately to the Commission's requests for information about potential safety hazards, the agency can now issue a mandatory recall. The bill also expands the definition of "distributor" to include Chinese e-commerce platforms that facilitate sales to U.S. consumers, making them subject to the same safety regulations. The Commission must notify distributors and online platforms 30 days before a recall order takes effect, and there is a presumption favoring the Commission's determination that a product poses a substantial hazard.
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