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Recalls.gov - The One Stop Shop for U.S. Government Recalls

How do you know if a product is safe? One place to look for information about the product safety is Recalls.gov

If you've ever wondered where to look for information regarding the safety of the products you use, Recalls.gov may have what you're looking for. This US government site pools the information from six federal agencies to better inform consumers about unsafe, hazardous or defective products including medicines, boats, motor vehicles, food, cosmetics, toys, appliances, electronics, and almost any other widely used product you can think of.

Visitors to the site can sign up for email product recall alerts or even report unsafe products to the agencies. If you haven't already checked it out and bookmarked it, take a peek at what Recall.gov has to offer and keep it in mind the next time you have questions about product safety.

Listed below are the six federal agencies that have joined with Recall.gov and the products they have jurisdiction over:

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

SaferCar.gov - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

SaferCar.gov is the nation's premier source of vehicle safety information from the government, serving the public interest. This site has a wealth of information regarding vehicles including recalls, crash and rollover ratings, child safety seats, tires and a way for consumers to report vehicle defects.

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) investigates consumer complaints about recreational boats and related equipment. Review safety tips, news, recalls, defects, and laws and regulations dealing with:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has jurisdiction over recalls involving the following:

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspect and regulates the following:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides leadership in the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. EPA has jurisdiction over recalls involving:

Visit Recalls.gov to find the answers to your product safety questions or report unsafe products so that others may benefit.