Which of the Following Is Not Within the Power of the Consumer

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not within the power of the Consumer Product Safety Commission?

• A) It can set safety standards for products.
• B) It can order repairs of unsafe products.
• C) It can order returns of unsafe products.
• D) It can back up its orders with fines and jail sentences.
• E) It can conduct random searches for unsafe products in consumers' homes.

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