Recall checker FAQ
Short answers for checking official U.S. recall records. The linked agency notice is the source of truth.
How do I check if a product is recalled?
Choose Product or Vehicle. Product searches query CPSC and FDA food, drug and device records together. You can type a brand or name, enter a lot, batch or UPC, or scan a barcode. Vehicle model searches use NHTSA. Open each result: CPSC links to its recall notice, FDA links to the exact Enforcement API record, and NHTSA links to the specific campaign. Confirm the identifiers on that official record before you stop using, return or repair the item.
Does no matching recall mean a product is safe?
No. If every source responded and nothing matched, that still does not mean the product is safe. Records can arrive late or omit a lot, UPC or model. If one or more sources did not respond, the search is incomplete, not a clean no-match. Stop using anything that appears dangerous and check the manufacturer plus the official record.
Which official sources does Recalled or Not? search?
Product searches use CPSC for consumer products and FDA for food, medicine and devices in one query. Vehicle year/make/model searches use NHTSA campaigns. A VIN is not searched on this site: it is handed directly to NHTSA’s VIN lookup. The site is an independent search aid and is not affiliated with any government agency.
What should I enter in the search box?
For a product, start with the brand or name. Add the lot, batch, UPC or package code when you have it, or scan the barcode. For appliances, toys and household goods, add the model number. For a vehicle, enter year, make and model to find NHTSA campaigns, or enter the 17-character VIN to continue on NHTSA.
How do I confirm a result is my product?
A similar name is not enough. Compare the official record to the item in your hand: UPC, lot or batch, best-by date, model, serial or date code, color, size and distribution area. Follow the remedy on that CPSC notice, FDA Enforcement record or NHTSA campaign, not a social post or text message.
How do I check a specific vehicle?
Search the year, make and model to find NHTSA campaigns. That does not prove your car is included or still unrepaired. Enter the VIN to open NHTSA’s VIN lookup in a new tab. The VIN is sent only to NHTSA, not to this site’s API.