Recalls (2024)

FAQs

What is the meaning of recalls? ›

When a car manufacturer determines that a certain car make and model has a safety-related defect, they issue a recall by notifying the owners about the exact safety issue. The manufacturer usually offers free repairs to maintain positive customer satisfaction ratings.

How do I know if a product is recalled? Search for recalls at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/.

Visit NHTSA.gov/Recalls and enter your VIN.

The latest recalls are also listed on the website, https://www.foodsafety.gov/recalls-and-outbreaks.

Recall is a voluntary action that takes place because manufacturers and distributors carry out their responsibility to protect the public health and well-being from products that present a risk of injury or gross deception or are otherwise defective.

When reselling a product, such as your old bassinet or leaf blower, it is your responsibility to know whether that product has been recalled for a safety issue. It is unlawful to offer recalled products for sale under Section 19 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. § 2068).

The manufacturer has to prove that you-the plaintiff- received the recall. They can still be liable if they do not try to reach you directly. The distributor could also be liable if the manufacturer informed the distributor and the distributor did not notify the consumer.

Federal law requires manufacturers to provide consumers with a recall remedy free of charge and within a reasonable amount of time. Car recalls can span the globe and potentially involve thousands of owners. Repairing your vehicle may take a while.

Are recalls always free? ›

Under federal law, you have the right to a free recall remedy. The dealership or manufacturer cannot charge you for any repairs made to your car. The only exception would be if the mechanics discover that there are ancillary issues with your vehicle and you authorize them to fix them while repairing the recall.

If you are unsure if your product has been recalled, it is recommended to call the retailer you purchased the eggs from. Do not consume, sell, or serve recalled products.

Company Announcement. PLANO, Texas – August 1, 2023 – Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of a limited number – less than 7,000 bags – of 14.5 oz and 1 oz Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips that may contain undeclared soy and wheat ingredients from spicy sweet chili tortilla chips.

The CPSC Recall App is a stand-alone mobile app that enables the public to search for product recalls. Send feedback about the app here suggestions@cpsc.gov.

What do grocery stores do when a product has been recalled? A grocery store is just the middleman between the consumer and the manufacturer, the grocery store consults the manufacturer how they want to handle it. Usually the manufacturer instructs the grocery store to issue refunds.

Typically, the instructions will indicate that you need to do one of the following: Return the product to the store where you bought it for a refund. Dispose of the product properly so that other people or animals cannot eat it. (This is particularly important if you opened the product.)