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Recall types

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The recall system is split across agencies. A vehicle, toaster, medicine, and bag of lettuce do not belong in the same database.

Quick answer

Browse official recall sources for vehicles, consumer products, food, drugs, medical devices, and child safety products.

Source-first Reviewed Aug 2026

Vehicle recalls

Use NHTSA for vehicle, tire, equipment, and car-seat recalls.

HighCPSC Recalls

Consumer product recalls

Use CPSC for household products, children's products, appliances, and fire/injury hazards.

HighFDA + USDA recall sources

Food recalls

Use FoodSafety.gov, FDA, and USDA FSIS depending on product type.

HighFDA Drug Recalls

Drug recalls

Use FDA drug recall sources for prescription and over-the-counter products.

HighFDA Medical Device Recalls

Medical device recalls

Use FDA medical device recalls for regulated devices and safety communications.

HighCPSC + NHTSA child safety

Child safety recalls

Child products can split across CPSC and NHTSA, especially car seats.

Exact identifier methods

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Use the method directory to run the matching official-source lookup and see whether the result is a confirmed identifier match, a possible text match, or a scoped no-result.

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