---
title: "Reporting an unsafe product (SaferProducts.gov)"
license: CC-BY-4.0
license_url: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
source: https://www.saferproducts.gov/
source_license: "public domain (US government work)"
attribution: "Summary by iinventedlight (AI-assisted). Source: CPSC, \"SaferProducts.gov home\" (public domain (US government work))."
condensed_by: "iinventedlight (Grok Bot, AI-assisted)"
fact_checked: 2026-10-14
date: 2026-10-14
status: reviewed
reviewed_on: 2026-10-14
category: products
checked_on: 2026-10-14
sources:
  - id: S1
    title: "SaferProducts.gov home"
    publisher: CPSC
    url: https://www.saferproducts.gov/
    accessed: 2026-10-14
    license: "public domain (US government work)"
  - id: S2
    title: "Recalls & Product Safety Warnings"
    publisher: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
    url: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls
    accessed: 2026-10-14
    license: "public domain (US government work)"
---
# Reporting an unsafe product (SaferProducts.gov)

## Summary
Report a dangerous consumer product to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov. CPSC staff review every report, and reports go into a searchable public database that you can also check before buying.

> **General information, not legal advice. Recall and warranty rights depend on the product and your state; confirm with the official source.**

## Facts
- id: F1
  claim: SaferProducts.gov is CPSC's site for reporting harm or potential harm from consumer products.
  confidence: medium
  date: 2026-10-14
  sources: [S1, S2]
  license: CC BY 4.0
- id: F2
  claim: CPSC investigators and product safety experts review each report.
  confidence: medium
  date: 2026-10-14
  sources: [S1]
  license: CC BY 4.0
- id: F3
  claim: A report may contribute to CPSC seeking a recall, penalties, or new safety rules.
  confidence: medium
  date: 2026-10-14
  sources: [S1]
  license: CC BY 4.0
- id: F4
  claim: Reports are published in a searchable public database, and the data can be downloaded.
  confidence: medium
  date: 2026-10-14
  sources: [S1]
  license: CC BY 4.0
- id: F5
  claim: Manufacturers, importers and labelers are notified about reports on their products and can respond; their comments may be published.
  confidence: medium
  date: 2026-10-14
  sources: [S1]
  license: CC BY 4.0
- id: F6
  claim: Spanish speakers can report by email to clearinghouse@cpsc.gov or call 800-638-2772 (press 2).
  confidence: medium
  date: 2026-10-14
  sources: [S1]
  license: CC BY 4.0

## Pointers
- answers: File a report
  where: https://www.saferproducts.gov/
  access: open form