Effect of Social Media on Recall Notice Requirements

Summary

This practice note discusses how social media affects the way product manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of consumer products should notify consumers regarding product recalls, specifically addressing the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), as amended by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). It also covers guidance provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on the use of social media to provide recall notices and discusses relevant CPSC enforcement actions.