Ready to buy a used vehicle or other second-hand product? Check to be sure it hasn't been recalled for safety reasons. Some recalls ban the sale of an item while others ask consumers to return the item for replacement or repair. Sometimes a seller provides a part that reduces the danger of using the product.

Reference For Recalls

• Recalls.gov lists government-initiated recalls, which are gathered from federal agencies.
• The Federal Citizen Information Center lists both government and industry-initiated recalls.
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lists recalls and safety information on vehicles and equipment.
• The Consumer Product Safety Commission list product recalls.