Product recalls jump in 2022
Our analysis found consumer product recalls jumped 22% and new injuries continue to occur months after initial recall.
A new CoPIRG Foundation report analyzing consumer product recall data found a 33% jump in recalls from 2021 to 2022. 85 recalls involved products for babies and children or pose a risk for babies and children. Other categories with large numbers of recalls were furniture/furnishings/decor, kitchen, electronics and clothing.
Leading reasons for recalls were risk of fire, risk of poisoning, choking hazard and excessive levels of lead.
Our new guide provides tips for consumers to buy safer products and learn about and avoid recalls.
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