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Each Monday, The Eagle highlights a government record that is available to the public.
Open records help people keep government in check and help them better understand how government affects their lives.
For a complete list of You Oughta Know columns, go to www.kansas.com/oughta.
The record: The new consumer product safety database mandated by Congress and maintained by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Why you'd want them: Check for product recalls, review safety information on products you own or are considering buying or report a safety hazard.
Where you get the records: www.saferproducts.gov
How much it will cost: The information is free.
