Product recall check: official recall databases by country
Check if a product, appliance, toy or car has been recalled. Direct links to the official EU, US, German, Japanese and UK recall databases.
A guide to official recall sources. We do not publish or interpret recall notices ourselves. How we research · How links work
The short answer
Search the official recall database for your country with the brand and the exact model number from the product label. In the EU use Safety Gate, in the US use CPSC (products) or NHTSA (cars), in Germany the KBA for vehicles, and in Japan the Consumer Affairs Agency recall site.
Before you search
Find the model number, batch or serial number and purchase date. They are on the rating label, the box or the receipt. Recalls often apply only to certain batches.
Official recall databases
| Region | Database | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| European Union | Safety Gate (EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products) | Consumer products, toys, electrical goods, cosmetics |
| United States | CPSC recalls (Consumer Product Safety Commission) | Consumer products, appliances, toys, furniture |
| United States | Recalls.gov (all federal recall agencies) | Cars, food, medicines, consumer products, boats |
| United States | NHTSA recall lookup by VIN | Cars, car seats, tyres |
| Germany | KBA Rückrufdatenbank (Federal Motor Transport Authority) | Vehicles and vehicle parts |
| Germany | lebensmittelwarnung.de (federal states and BVL) | Food and consumer goods sold in Germany |
| Japan | Consumer Affairs Agency recall information site (消費者庁リコール情報サイト) | Consumer products, food, vehicles |
| United Kingdom | Product Safety Database (OPSS) | Consumer products |
If your product is recalled
Follow the official notice. Contact the manufacturer or the seller named in it for the free remedy. Keep your receipt.
Common questions
How do I check if a product has been recalled?
Search the official database for your country with the brand and exact model number from the label. For cars, use the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA site in the US or contact the manufacturer; in Germany the KBA database lists vehicle recalls.
What should I do if my product is recalled?
Stop using it if the notice says so, and follow the remedy in the official notice. That is usually a free repair, replacement or refund from the manufacturer or seller.
Why does BuyerDecision only link to official sources?
Recall notices change and can be withdrawn. The official databases are the authoritative record, so we send you straight to them rather than copy their data.
Sources
- Safety Gate (EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products)
- CPSC recalls (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
- Recalls.gov (all federal recall agencies)
- NHTSA recall lookup by VIN
- KBA Rückrufdatenbank (Federal Motor Transport Authority)
- lebensmittelwarnung.de (federal states and BVL)
- Consumer Affairs Agency recall information site (消費者庁リコール情報サイト)
- Product Safety Database (OPSS)