Before buying
Check recalls before the bargain becomes your problem.
Used products, rentals, marketplace deals, and hand-me-downs can carry hidden recall risk. Start with the right official source.
Quick check
Check a used car before buying
Search the VIN at NHTSA before paying for a used vehicle.
Quick checkCheck a baby product
Route car seats to NHTSA and cribs/strollers/toys to CPSC.
Quick checkCheck a kitchen appliance
Appliances with fire, burn, or laceration risk typically belong at CPSC.
Quick checkCheck food in your fridge
Food recalls can appear through FDA, USDA FSIS, or FoodSafety.gov.
Quick checkCheck medicine or eye drops
Lot number, brand, and product name matter for FDA drug recalls.
Quick checkCheck a medical device
Device recalls may require model number, serial number, or manufacturer.