How to check if a product is recalled

Search official U.S. recall records, then confirm the lot, UPC or model on the official record. An empty result does not mean the product is safe, and it does not mean every source answered.

1. Choose Product or Vehicle

Product searches query CPSC and FDA food, drug and device records together. Vehicle year/make/model searches query NHTSA. A VIN is not searched here; it opens NHTSA’s VIN lookup in a new tab. To check a car, car seat or tire recall, see our NHTSA guide. For toys, appliances, furniture and other consumer goods, use the CPSC recall check for toys, appliances and furniture.

2. Enter what is printed on the item

• Brand or product name first. Not sure where the code is? See where to find the lot number on a product.
• Food, medicine, cosmetics: lot, batch, UPC, or scan the barcode. Eggs: see egg carton codes (plant number + Julian date).
• Appliances, toys, household goods: model and date code.
• Vehicles: year, make and model, or the 17-character VIN.

3. Match the official record to the thing in your hand

Open the linked record. CPSC links to its recall notice, FDA links to the exact Enforcement API record, and NHTSA links to the specific campaign. Compare every identifier you have. If they match, follow that record. Ignore texts or posts that ask for payment or personal data.

Found a match? Here’s what to do next — refunds, repairs, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

4. If nothing matches

If the page says the sources that responded found nothing, that still does not prove the item is safe. If it says a source was unavailable, treat the search as incomplete. Check spelling, try another identifier, and contact the manufacturer if something looks dangerous. Run a search or read the FAQ.