How to Search Product Safety Recalls (Start Here)
Product recall databases are maintained by multiple agencies: CPSC (consumer products), FDA (food, drugs, devices), NHTSA (vehicles), and USDA (meat/poultry).
What this page covers: CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, and USDA recall databases. What it does not cover: Insurance claims or product liability lawsuits.
Where to start: For consumer products, start at cpsc.gov/recalls. For vehicles, use NHTSA VIN lookup. For one-stop search, use recalls.gov.
Common mistake: CPSC does not cover food, drugs, vehicles, boats, firearms, or tobacco — those are regulated by other agencies.
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Child Safety Seat Recalls
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation database for child safety seat recalls.
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Food & Drug Recalls
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration list of food, drug, and cosmetic recalls and safety alerts that have been issued in the past 60 days.
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School Bus Recalls
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) search for school bus safety assurance program recall listings.
Tire Recalls
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation database for vehicle tire recalls.
Vehicle Recalls
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Vehicle recall database from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there one website for all recalls? ▼
Recalls.gov aggregates from CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, USDA, EPA, and the Coast Guard.
Can I check if my car has been recalled? ▼
Yes. NHTSA lets you search by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What products does CPSC cover? ▼
Consumer products — toys, furniture, appliances, clothing, electronics. Not food, drugs, vehicles, or firearms.
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