Recalled Products
Overview
SafetyKit's Recalled Products policy automatically identifies and removes listings for products that have been recalled by government agencies or manufacturers. Selling recalled products exposes platforms to significant legal liability and puts consumers at risk.
Platforms can deploy this policy to ensure recalled products are detected and removed promptly, protecting both consumers and the platform from harm.
Recall Data Sources
SafetyKit monitors recall databases from major consumer protection agencies:
CPSC (US)
Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls for US consumer goods.
FDA (US)
Food and Drug Administration recalls for food, drugs, and medical devices.
EU RAPEX
European Union rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products.
Global Coverage
Additional sources from UK, Canada, Australia, and other jurisdictions.
Data Updates
- Real-time monitoring of recall announcements
- Daily sync with government databases
- Manufacturer voluntary recall tracking
- Historical recall database for comprehensive coverage
Detection Capabilities
SafetyKit uses multiple methods to identify recalled products in listings:
Product Matching
- UPC/EAN barcode matching against recall databases
- Model number and SKU identification
- Product name and description analysis
- Image recognition for recalled product packaging
Manufacturer Identification
- Brand and manufacturer name matching
- Date range analysis for affected production runs
- Lot number and serial number detection
- Supply chain and distributor tracking
Regulatory Compliance
SafetyKit's Recalled Products policy helps platforms meet legal obligations:
- Consumer Product Safety Act: Compliance with CPSC reporting requirements
- INFORM Act: High-volume seller verification and disclosure
- EU General Product Safety Regulation: Meeting GPSR obligations
- Platform Liability: Demonstrating due diligence in removing unsafe products
Maintaining comprehensive recall enforcement protects platforms from legal liability and regulatory action.
Enforcement with SafetyKit
When enabled, Recalled Products detection operates automatically with immediate action:
Scan
Continuously scan new and existing listings against recall databases.
Alert
Immediately flag listings matching recalled products for action.
Remove
Automatically remove or block confirmed recalled product listings.
Notify
Inform sellers of recall status and removal with appeal options.
Platforms maintain control over enforcement actions and can configure automatic removal or human review based on match confidence.
Ready to Deploy
SafetyKit's Recalled Products policy is available immediately. Protect your platform and consumers from unsafe products with comprehensive recall detection and automated enforcement.
