How to Check If a Product Is Recalled

Use the search bar at the top of this page to look up your product by name, brand, or model number. You can search across all recalls from the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), and USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).

If you don't know the exact product name, try searching:

• By brand: Search "Apple" to find all recalled Apple products
• By product type: Search "baby monitor" or "car seat"
• By recall ID: If you have a recall notice, search the official ID (e.g., "CPSC-23456")
• By hazard: Search "choking hazard" or "fire risk" to see dangerous products

The database contains 50,000+ recalls dating back to the 1970s, updated regularly as new recalls are issued.

Click on a recall to see the full details. On the recall page, you'll find:

• Product name and manufacturer: Confirms what product was recalled
• Model/lot number: Find the specific product code on your item to check if it matches
• Date of recall: When the recall was issued
• Hazard description: Why the product was recalled (injury risk, contamination, etc.)
• How to identify the affected product: Instructions on where to find identifying information
• Severity level: Critical, high, medium, or standard risk

Compare the model number, lot code, or date code on your product with the information on the recall page. Not all products from a recalled batch may have the exact same defect — check carefully.

• Critical: Immediate serious injury or death risk. Stop using the product immediately. For medical devices/medications, contact your doctor or pharmacist before stopping use.
• High: Significant injury risk. Stop using the product and seek a refund or replacement.
• Medium: Potential injury or illness risk. Contact the manufacturer for repair or replacement options.
• Standard: Minor defects or labeling issues. Follow manufacturer guidance.

For medications or medical devices: Do not stop using your prescription without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first, even if it's marked critical. FDA medical recalls require professional medical guidance.

Contact the Manufacturer

The recall page will list contact information for the brand or manufacturer. Call them to:

• Confirm your product is affected
• Request a refund, free repair, or replacement
• Ask about return shipping or in-store exchange

Many manufacturers process recalls quickly if you have your receipt or proof of purchase.

Return the Product

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for return. Options may include:

• Return to the store where you bought it
• Mail it back (often with a prepaid label)
• Drop it off at a service center

Report an Injury (If It Occurred)

If you or someone else was injured by the recalled product, report it to the government agency:

• CPSC: Report at SaferProducts.gov
• FDA: Report at FDA MedWatch (for medical devices/drugs)
• USDA: Report at FSIS.USDA.gov

Your report helps the agency track patterns and issue faster recalls in the future.

• Check regularly: New recalls are issued every day. Check for products your family uses often (car seats, toys, food items).
• Keep receipts: You'll need proof of purchase when requesting a refund or replacement.
• Check by category: Browse recalls by product type to see what's been affected in categories you care about.
• Filter by severity: Use our filter to show only critical recalls if you want the most urgent safety issues.
• Check by brand: If a manufacturer has had multiple recalls, you can see their full history on the brand page.
• Look at product photos: Our database includes photos from the recall notice to help you visually identify your product.
• Check your purchase date: Some recalls only affect products made within a specific date range.

Start checking your products now:

• Browse all recalls — The complete searchable database
• Search by brand — Find all recalls for a specific manufacturer
• Search by category — Browse recalls by product type
• Search by hazard — Find recalls involving specific safety risks
• View critical recalls — Most urgent safety issues