An interesting article in Moneysense about recalls. How safe are we really?

Sounds like a number of government agencies that don’t communicate that well. Plus, if you’ve purchased a product used, or that isn’t registered with the manufacturer, they have no way to contact you.

Here are a few sites where you can find out about recalls.

1. CBC Marketplace
2. Consumer Reports – Recall information does not require subscription.
3. Transport Canada Vehicle Recall
4. Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Lists recalls and allergy alerts. Provides email alerts of latest news.
5. Recalls.gov US recall database that is result of co-operation between 6 federal agencies. Remember that not all US recalls apply to Canada, but at least you can see them. Provides email alerts of latest news.