Recall checker FAQ
Short answers for checking official recall records across U.S., Canada, and EU RASFF food alerts. 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. Homepage product search also offers Canada (cached CFIA and Health Canada notices) and EU RASFF food alerts (cached public subset). 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. Toys, appliances, furniture and other consumer products: CPSC recall check.
Can I check recalls in Canada or the EU?
Yes. On the home page, choose region US, CA, EU, or Both (US+CA). Canada uses a recent cached CFIA food and Health Canada consumer-product subset. EU uses a recent cached RASFF food-alert subset — public RASFF rows omit brand and operator names, so they are food-safety alerts, not U.S.-style consumer brand recalls. Use hazard or category keywords for EU, then open the official RASFF notice. Browse /latest-canada-recalls and /latest-eu-recalls for recent lists. Separate topic pages summarize current FDA food long-tails with brand, lot and UPC when verified.
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. Not sure where the code is printed? See our lot number guide.
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. Tires, car seats, free repairs and what NHTSA’s results mean: NHTSA recall check guide.
What should I do if my product is recalled?
Stop using it (for medicine, ask your pharmacist or doctor first) and match the model, lot, UPC or date to the official recall notice. If it matches, follow that notice: the remedy is usually a refund, repair or replacement. Our guide on what to do with a recalled product covers store refunds, safe disposal, reporting and fake recall texts.
How do I check if my eggs are recalled?
Match the brand plus the codes on the carton — on USDA-graded eggs, the plant number starting with P and the three-digit Julian pack date — and any sell-by range to the official notice. Our page on egg recalls and carton codes lists the 2026 egg recalls we’ve verified and explains how to read a carton.
Can I return a recalled item to Walmart?
Often, but not always. Walmart’s return policy says some recalled items it sold are “eligible for return, refund, or store credit from Walmart,” while for others you may need to work with the manufacturer; for Marketplace sellers, follow the recall notice or contact the manufacturer or seller. Our Walmart recalls page quotes the full policy section and lists the 2026 Walmart recalls we’ve verified.