US Government Recall Agencies

Six federal agencies are responsible for overseeing product safety and managing recall programs in the United States. Each agency specializes in specific product categories to ensure comprehensive consumer protection across all industries.

6Federal Agencies
184Combined Recalls
8Product Categories
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FDA

Food and Drug Administration

The FDA is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services responsible for protecting public health through oversight of food, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, and dietary supplements....

9 recalls1 categorieshttps://www.fda.gov
Food & Beverages
NHTSA

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA is the primary federal agency responsible for vehicle safety in the United States. It sets and enforces safety performance standards for motor vehicles and manages recall campaigns....

140 recalls1 categorieshttps://www.nhtsa.gov
Automotive
CPSC

Consumer Product Safety Commission

The CPSC is an independent federal regulatory agency protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from consumer products, with jurisdiction over 15,000+ product types....

35 recalls6 categorieshttps://www.cpsc.gov
Sporting GoodsElectronicsFurniturePower ToolsHousehold Appliances+1 more
USDA

U.S. Department of Agriculture

The USDA through its Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ensures the safety of meat, poultry, and processed egg products....

0 recalls0 categorieshttps://www.usda.gov
EPA

Environmental Protection Agency

The EPA oversees recalls for products violating environmental regulations, including vehicles exceeding emission standards and dangerous pesticide products....

0 recalls0 categorieshttps://www.epa.gov
USCG

United States Coast Guard

The USCG oversees the safety of recreational boats and associated equipment through its Office of Boating Safety....

0 recalls0 categorieshttps://www.uscg.mil
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Which Agency Handles Your Product?

FDA

Food, drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements, pet food, and tobacco products.

NHTSA

Cars, trucks, motorcycles, car seats, tires, and other motor vehicle equipment.

CPSC

Consumer products including toys, electronics, furniture, household appliances, sporting goods, and clothing.

USDA

Meat, poultry, and processed egg products regulated by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

EPA

Vehicles with emission violations, pesticides, and products that violate environmental safety regulations.

USCG

Recreational boats, personal watercraft, and marine safety equipment including life jackets and fire extinguishers.

Stay Informed About Product Safety

RecallCheck aggregates recall information from all six federal agencies to provide a centralized resource for consumer product safety. Browse by brand or category to find relevant recall information.