Courts and safety
Who handles a dangerous or defective product?
Who handles it
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) takes reports of unsafe consumer products at SaferProducts.gov. Other federal agencies cover cars, boats, food, and medicine.
- Federal
- Not State
- Not Local
Facts checked November 5, 2026 · 2 sources
Why federal government
Product recalls are handled by federal agencies. CPSC staff review each report, and a report may help CPSC decide to seek a recall.
What to do next
- If anyone is in danger, call 911.
- Report the product at SaferProducts.gov, and search there to see if others have reported it.
- Use Recalls.gov to check for recalls and find the right agency for cars, boats, food, medicine, or cosmetics.
Sources
Official recordCPSC: SaferProducts.gov
Official recordCPSC: Recalls.gov