Quick answer: Check a product recall through the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission database before continuing to use a product you suspect may be affected. Match the product name, model information, date code, and remedy instructions to the item in your home.
Information to gather first
- The product brand and model number.
- Any serial number, date code, or batch identifier shown on the product or packaging.
- Where and when it was purchased, if that information is available.
How to check the recall notice
- Search the official CPSC recalls database by product or brand.
- Read the full notice rather than relying on a social-media post or resale listing.
- Compare the identifiers and product photos in the notice with your item.
- Follow the stated remedy, such as a repair, replacement, refund, or stop-use instruction.
Safety first
If a recall notice says to stop using a product, do not keep using it while waiting for a remedy. For an immediate fire, injury, gas, or electrical danger, use emergency services or the appropriate utility rather than trying to repair the item yourself.