Address:

4330 East West Highway

City, State, Zip:

Bethesda, Maryland 20814

E-mail:

clearinghouse@cpsc.gov

Web Site:

http://www.cpsc.gov/about/clrnghse.html

Abstract:

Sponsored by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The clearinghouse collects and disseminates information on the causes and prevention of death, injury, and illness associated with consumer products. Compiles data obtained from accident reports, consumer complaints, death certificates, news clips, and the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System operated by the CPSC. Publications include statistical analysis of data and hazard and accident patterns.