Trump Fires Three CPSC Commissioners Over E-Bike Fire Regulations, Lawsuit Planned

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Updated May 9, 2025, 08:13 PM

President Donald Trump has fired three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), sparking controversy and legal challenges. The dismissed commissioners include Richard Trumka Jr., Mary Boyle, and Alexander Hoehn-Saric, who were removed from their positions on the five-member panel responsible for setting safety standards, issuing recalls, and banning hazardous products. The firings have been criticized by several Democratic lawmakers, who argue that the move is unconstitutional and endangers American families by undermining the CPSC's ability to protect consumers from dangerous products. The commission has been actively working on regulating lithium-ion batteries to prevent deadly e-bike fires, a focus that some believe contributed to the dismissals. Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. stated that he was fired after opposing the administration's plan to dismiss civil servants at the CPSC and voting against the integration of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) detailees into the agency. Trumka and his colleagues are preparing to challenge the legality of their dismissals in court, asserting that the President does not have the authority to fire CPSC members and planning a lawsuit.

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Rosa DeLauro

@rosadelauro

The Consumer Product Safety Commission keeps our kids safe from dangerous products made by companies cutting corners. President Trump wants to kill it – he just "fired" 3 Commissioners who defend its mission. This Administration is keeping corporations safe – not you. https://t.co/6tNwpyEIvu

Rep. Darren Soto

@RepDarrenSoto

More unlawful firings. More cases challenging Pres Trump. More times for him to get shellacked in court. Sadly it’s American consumers that lose the most by paralyzing the ⁦@USCPSC.⁩ This puts everyone in more danger. ⚠️ https://t.co/xlhSEnwJHb

POLITICO

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Trump fires three consumer watchdog commissioners as he dismantles agency https://t.co/HvVrOKisjp