Appliance Recall Checker — Is Your Appliance Recalled?
Enter a model number to check against the CPSC recall database. Essential for home inspectors, warranty companies, and property managers.
The CPSC maintains a database of 195 million+ recalled items. ApplianceAPI is designed to cross-reference this database by model number, returning recall status, hazard descriptions, and remedy instructions in structured JSON.
CPSC Database
Cross-references the official Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database. Decades of recall data, machine-readable.
Model Number Lookup
Pass a brand and model number. Get back recall status, hazard description, remedy instructions, and CPSC.gov link.
Built for Professionals
Home inspectors routinely check for recalls. Warranty companies flag recalled units at claim time. This automates that workflow.
API Integration
Add recall checking to your inspection software, warranty platform, or dispatch system via a single REST API call.
Why Recall Checking Matters
Recalled appliances pose safety risks including fire, electric shock, and injury. The CPSC issues dozens of appliance recalls each year covering millions of units.
For home inspectors, checking recalls is increasingly required by state regulations and E&O insurance policies. For warranty companies, recalled appliances may need different handling than standard claims.
Manual recall checking is slow and error-prone. ApplianceAPI automates it by cross-referencing the CPSC database programmatically.
About CPSC Recall Data
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) maintains the official US product recall database. The CPSC Recalls API provides machine-readable access to decades of recall information in XML and JSON formats.
ApplianceAPI caches this data internally for faster lookup. Instead of querying CPSC.gov directly (which can be slow and requires parsing), you get a structured response with recall status, hazard description, remedy instructions, and a direct link to the CPSC recall page.
The recall database contains data on 195 million+ recalled items across all consumer product categories, including appliances.
Use Cases
Home Inspections
Check every appliance in a property against the recall database as part of the standard inspection workflow.
Warranty Claims
Flag recalled units at claim intake. Route recalled appliances to the appropriate resolution path.
Property Management
Audit appliance inventories across your portfolio for active recalls. Proactive risk management.
Repair Dispatch
Alert technicians before arrival if the unit has an active recall. Avoid liability issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if an appliance is recalled?
Enter the brand and model number into the recall checker. It cross-references the CPSC recall database and returns the recall status, hazard description, and remedy instructions if applicable.
Do appliance recalls expire?
Recalls do not expire. Once a product is recalled, the recall remains active indefinitely. However, the remedy (repair, replacement, or refund) may have a time limit.
Is the CPSC recall data free?
Yes. The CPSC provides public access to recall data via their website and API. ApplianceAPI caches this data for faster lookup and integrates it with model verification.
What should I do if my appliance is recalled?
Stop using the appliance immediately if instructed by the recall notice. Contact the manufacturer for the specified remedy (usually a free repair, replacement part, or refund).
How often is the recall data updated?
ApplianceAPI refreshes recall data from the CPSC database regularly. New recalls are typically available within 24-48 hours of CPSC publication.