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Posted on May 04, 2010

We all hear about "product recalls" on the news. In almost all instances these products can be returned to the store or manufacturer for a refund, replacement or repair. You would be amazed at the amount of products recalled every day; in 2008, there were 563 recalls for 43 million unsafe products. As of October 2009, there have already been 409 recalls.

Although some of the largest and most newsworthy recalls do end up in the news, it really is up to the consumer to make sure the products they're using are safe. There are a couple of websites that can help you do this. The Consumer Product Safety Commission, which is an independent Federal Regulatory Agency, has a website at www.cpsc.gov that has information on over 4,500 recalls and allows users to search by product type, company, date, and more. On the CPSC website you can sign up to have product recall information sent to your email.

Another good site is www.recalls.gov. This site provides links to all kinds of recall information. While the CPSC only deals with certain consumer products, this site provides links to the government agencies that regulate things CPSC doesn't have jurisdiction over. This includes things such as cars, food, medicine and environmental products. Recalls.gov provides links to the recall sections of websites such as the Food and Drug Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and more.

Since dangerous products can cause an estimated 27,000 deaths every year, it is important to keep an eye on recalls. It's also important to remember that even though recalled products cannot legally be sold in stores, you may still run across them in resale or thrift stores and garage sales. If you're buying children's items, such as car safety seats or cribs, it is imperative to make sure there have been no recalls issued for those particular products. Many times a recalled product has already caused death or serious injury and may very well pose a danger to you and your family.

So make it a point to take a look at these websites and make sure the products you're using are safe. You can also read about recalls on my blog www.fortworthinjurylawyerblog.com.