The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is a federal agency that works to protect consumers from risks associated with consumer products. The CPSC sets both voluntary and mandatory product safety standards, requires manufacturers to report any product defects, conducts research on product hazards, and informs consumers. It is especially focused on reducing risks to children from consumer goods. The CPSC uses data on injuries to identify safety trends and issues recalls when defects are found that could cause injuries. Manufacturers and consumers both have reporting responsibilities in order for the CPSC to do its job effectively.