RecallCheckup

Recall types

Start at the right agency.

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 Jul 2026
NHTSA Recalls

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.

Medium
Cite this page

Use this page as a public web reference, not an official agency record. The linked official source remains the final authority.

RecallCheckup. "Recall Types and Official Sources | RecallCheckup". https://www.recallcheckup.com/recall-types/. Reviewed Jul 2026. Source and citation notes