Whereas, The deaths, injuries and property damage associated with consumer products cost the nation over $700 billion annually; and,

Whereas, In Fiscal Year 2002, the CPSC negotiated some 387 recalls involving over 50 million consumer products that presented a significant risk of injury to the public, and 210 shipments of 3.6 million units seized at ports of entry; and,

Whereas, Many old, hazardous products such as disposable lighters, old extension cords, halogen torchiere floor lamps, power tools, cribs and electric hair dryers remain in homes, flea markets, garage sales or in second hand stores; and,

Whereas, The CPSC, in conjunction with state and local governments and community organizations throughout the nation, is launching Recall Round-Up Day as a national safety campaign to roundup unsafe products; and now therefore be it,