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01OverviewTotalnumberofconsumerproductrecallsconductedbycompaniesintheUnitedStatesfrom2019to2023TotalnumberofconsumergoodsrecalledintheUnitedStates2019-2023350300323293257241250200150100502190201920202021202220233Description:In2023,atotalofover320consumergoodsintheUnitedStateshadbeenrecalledbytheirrespectivemanufacturersduetoissueswithsaiditems.ThisisnoticeablyhigherthanthenumberofrecallsissuedintheU.S.inthelastfewyears.

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2005253035404550Household/officefurniture/furnishingsSportsequipment4741Clothing37Vehicle28Homeappliances25Lawn/gardensuppliesToys/games2117Electricalsupplies1010Plumbing/heating/ventilation/airconditioningCleaning/hygieneproductsSafety/protection-DIYKitchenwareandtablewareBuildingproducts99874Description:In2023,nearly50differenthousehold/officefurnitureproductswererecalledintheUnitedStates,makingittheproductcategorywiththehighestshareofproductrecallsthatyear.Thenumberofrecallsissuedperproductcategory,aswellasthenumberofunitsissuedforreturnintotal,tendstodifferheavilyeachyear.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2023Source(s):OECDNumberofchildren'sproductsrecalledintheUnitedStatesfrom2001to2023Totalrecallsofchildren'sproductsintheU.S.2001-202325023220920015010050148143124122118114111100

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20235Description:In2023,101children'sproductswerethesubjectofarecall,whichisasignificantincreasecomparedtothe2019.Atover200each,thehighestnumberofproductrecallswasissuedin2007and2008.

ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2001to2023Source(s):CPSC;KidsinDangerCHAPTER

02ProductrecallsbycategoryNumberofapparelproductsrecalledintheUnitedStatesfrom2015to2023NumberofclothingrecallsintheUnitedStates2015-202314131210810986554432102015201620172018201920202021202220237Description:In2023,atotaloffiveapparelproductshadbeenrecalledintheUnitedStates,whichishalftheamountofitemsrecalledinthepreviousyear.Backin2017,13clothingitemsintheUnitedStateshadbeenissuedarecall.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2015to2023Source(s):CPSCNumberofshoesandotherfootwearrecalledintheUnitedStatesfrom2015to2023NumberofrecallsforfootwearproductsintheUnitedStates2015-2023766543210444321102015201620172018201920202021202220238Description:In2023,onefootwearproducthadbeenrecalledintheUnitedStates.Withinthemeasuredperiod,2017sawthehighestnumberofshoeandotherfootwearproductrecalls.

ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2015to2023Source(s):CPSCNumberofsportsandrecreationproductsrecalledintheUnitedStatesfrom2015to2023NumberofrecallsforsportsandrecreationintheUnitedStates2015-202310090867980706050403020100757058545448342015201620172018201920202021202220239Description:In2023,atotalofnearly90productshadbeenrecalledduetopotentialhazardsintheUnitedStates.Thiswasthehighestrecallfigurerecordedbetween2015and2023.

ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2015to2023Source(s):CPSCNumberofexerciseequipmentproductsrecalledintheUnitedStatesfrom2015to2023ExerciseequipmentrecallsintheUnitedStates2015-20237656443332102111120152016201720182019202020212022202310Description:In2023,oneexerciseequipmentproducthadbeenrecalledintheUnitedStates,whichisbelowaveragewhencomparedtopreviousyears.Backin2018,sixexerciseequipmentitemsintheUnitedStateshadbeenissuedarecall.

ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2015to2023Source(s):CPSCNumberofpersonalcareproductsrecalledintheUnitedStatesfrom2015to2023NumberofrecallsforpersonalcareproductsintheUnitedStates2015-20231614121014998642077422220152016201720182019202020212022202311Description:In2023,atotalofsevenproductswithinthepersonalcarecategoryhadbeenrecalledintheUnitedStates.Withinthemeasuredperiod,thenumberofrecallsperyearremainedunder10products,exceptfor2019,whenabout15personalcareitemshadbeenissuedarecallintheU.S.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2015to2023Source(s):CPSCNumberofUSDAfoodrecalledpoundsintheUnitedStatesfrom2010to2023(inmillionpounds)NumberofUSDAfoodrecalledpoundsintheU.S.from2010to2023706058.145039.740302010034.1221.120.88201720.55201820.43201918.68201415.513.14.053.481.461.77201020112012201320152016202020212022202312Description:ThisstatisticdepictsthenumberofUSDAfoodrecalledpoundsintheUnitedStatesfrom2010to2023.In2023,thevolumeofrecallshadamountedtoapproximately1.77millionpounds.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2010to2023Source(s):USDepartmentofAgricultureNumberoffurnitureproductsrecalledintheUnitedStatesfrom2015to2023NumberofrecallsforfurnitureintheUnitedStates2015-202335323025201523211715121091050020152016201720182019202020212022202313Description:In2023,atotalof12furnitureproductshadbeenrecalledintheUnitedStates.Withinthemeasuredperiod,2017sawthehighestnumberofrecallswithinthiscategoryatover30products.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2015to2023Source(s):CPSCNumberofapplianceproductsrecalledintheUnitedStatesfrom2015to2023NumberofrecallsforappliancesintheUnitedStates2015-20231817161412108159877666432020152016201720182019202020212022202314Description:In2023,atotalof15productswithinthe"appliances"categoryhadbeenrecalledintheUnitedStates.Withinthemeasuredperiod,thenumberofrecallsperyearremainedunder10products,withtheexceptionof2015.

ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2015to2023Source(s):CPSCNumberoftoolsandhardwareproductsrecalledintheUnitedStatesfrom2015to2023NumberofrecallsfortoolsandhardwareintheUnitedStates2015-2023121010865444322210020152016201720182019202020212022202315Description:In2023,fourtools/hardwareproductshadbeenrecalledduetopotentialhazardsintheUnitedStates.Backin2015,10suchproductshadbeenrecalled,whiletherewerenotoolandhardwareproductrecallsintheU.S.in2020.

ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2015to2023Source(s):CPSCNumberofnon-foodpetsupplyproductsrecalledintheUnitedStatesfrom2015to2023NumberofrecallsforpetsuppliesintheUnitedStates2015-20233.533.02.52.01.51.00.50.01100000020152016201720182019202020212022202316Description:In2023,one(non-food)petsupplyproducthadbeenrecalledintheUnitedStates.Withinthemeasuredperiod,onlyahandfulofitemswereinneedofarecall.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2015to2023Source(s):CPSCCHAPTER

03Children'sproductrecallsNumberofunitsofrecalledchildren'sproductsintheUnitedStatesfrom2001to2023(inmillions)Children'sproducts-numberofunitsrecalledintheU.S.2023180156.171601401201008084.0566.816048.5743.684027.8922.9921.1319.0419.0319.0716.8313.782012.3111.1911.8511.1611.648.796.145.55.572.3102001

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202318Description:In2023,over84millionunitsofchildren'sproductswererecalled.Thenumberofunitsneedingtoberecalledfluctuatesheavilyeachyear,asitdependsonthemanufacturerandhowmanyunitsthecompanyhassoldtocustomers.Overall,recallshadbeenissuedforatotalofroughly100children'sproductsthatyear.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2001to2023Source(s):CPSC;KidsinDangerNumberofrecallsofchildren'sproductsintheUnitedStatesin2023,byhazardNumberofrecallsofchildren'sproductsintheU.S.2023,byhazardNumberofrecalls150510202530BurnChoking2521Suffocation1119Description:IntheUnitedStates,25recallsofchildren'sproductswereduetoburn-relatedhazardsin2023,makingitthemostcommonhazardcategorythatyear.Cominginaclosesecond,21kids'productshadbeenissuedarecallduetoproblemsrelatingtochoking.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2023Source(s):CPSC;KidsinDangerChildren'sproductrecallsbyproducttypeintheUnitedStatesin2023Children'sproducts:recalledproductsintheU.S.bytype202330272625201510518156322110ClothingNurseryToysOutdoorandsportsHouseholdMisc.FurnitureJewelryArts&craftsEducationalTypeofproduct20Description:In2024,severalkindsofchildren'sproductswereissuedforrecallintheUnitedStates.Thatyear,abouthalfofthechildren'sproductsrecalledinthecountrywereeitherclothingornurseryproductsspecifically.Incomparison,justunder20toyproductrecallshadbeenissuedintheU.S.thatyear.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2023Source(s):CPSC;KidsinDangerNumberofchildren'sproductsrecalledintheUnitedStatesin2023,byproductcategory(inunitsrecalled)Recallsofchildren'sproductsintheU.S.2023,byproductcategoryNumberofunitsrecalled30,000,000

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50021Description:Accountingformorethan80percentofallrecallunitsin2023,over70millionunitsoftwocandyproductshadbeenrecalledintheUnitedStates.Atthesametime,about12milliontoyproductshadbeenissuedforrecall.Goodsaretypicallyissuedtobereturnedtothemanufacturerwhendefectsarefoundthatcanpotentiallyand/orhavealreadycausedharm.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2023Source(s):CPSC;KidsinDangerLeadingchildren'stoysproductsrecalledbymanufacturerintheUnitedStatesin2023,bynumberofunitsrecalledChildren'stoysproductsrecallsbymanufacturerintheU.S.2023Product

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recalledZuruRoboAliveJuniorBabySharkSing&SwimBathToys(full-size)andRoboAliveJuniorMiniBabySharkSwimmingBathToys(mini-size)(ZuruLLC)7500000EpochEverlastingPlayCalicoCritters?AnimalFiguresandSets(EpochEverlastingPlayLLC)3200000SkipHopSilverLiningCloudActivityGyms(SkipHopInc.)472850260000MakeBelieveIdeasRainbowRoadSeriesBoardBooks(MakeBelieveIdeasLTD)22/statistics/381869/children-s-toys-products-recalls-by-manufacturer-in-the-usIn2023,severalchildren'stoyproductshadbeenrecalledintheUnitedStatesduetosafetyissues.Thatyear,ZuruLLCrecalledthehighestnumberofunits,namelyabout7.5millionoftheirbathtoys,duetoanumberincidentsinvolvinglacerations.

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recalledLittleSleepiesSleepyheadLoveysandBandanaBibsDorelJuvenileGroupCoscoJump,Spin&PlayActivityCentersTOMYBoonFlair&FlairEliteHighchairs45000011570083000316302539022400171001285011000WeeSproutBabySleepSacks(WellacoInc.)MockingbirdSingleStrollersClarkAssociatesLancasterTable&SeatingBrandHighChairs(ClarkCoreServices)InfanttechZoobyVideoBabyMonitorsforCarsPhilipsAventDigitalVideoBabyMonitors(PhilipsPersonalHealth)MoonseasleepMoonseaPackandPlayMattresses(Amazon)23Description:Thestatisticdepictstheleadingchildren'snurseryproductsrecalledintheUnitedStatesin2023,bynumberofunitsrecalled.In2023,about450thousandunitsofLittleSleepiesSleepyheadLoveysandBandanaBibshadbeenrecalledduetochokinghazards.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2023Source(s):CPSC;KidsinDangerLeadingchildren'soutdoorandsportsproductsrecalledbymanufacturersintheUnitedStatesin2023,bynumberofunitsrecalledChildren'soutdoorandsportsproductsrecallsbymanufacturerintheU.S.2023Product

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recalledwoomBikesUSAORIGINALKids’Bicycles(woomBikes)8400078500LilAnglersChildren'sFishingRodssoldwithKidCastersNoTangleCombos(LilAnglersLLC)JetsonElectricBikes42-voltJetsonRogueself-balancingscooters/hoverboards(JetsonElectricBikesLLC)53000DeltaEnterpriseCorp.2-in-1OutdoorKidsSwings(DeltaEnterpriseCorp.)4338019000PolarisIndustriesRZR200YouthRecreationalOff-RoadVehicles(ROVs)(PolarisIndustriesInc.)24Description:Thisstatisticdepictstheleadingchildren'soutdoorandsportsproductsrecalledintheUnitedStatesin2023,bynumberofunitsrecalled.Approximately84,000USAORIGINALkids'bicyclesbywoomBikeshadbeenrecalledintheUnitedStates,makingitthelargestrecallissuewithinthechildren'soutdoorandsportsproductcategorythatyear.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2023Source(s):CPSC;KidsinDangerLeadingchildren'sclothingrecallsbymanufacturerintheUnitedStatesin2023,bynumberofunitsrecalledChildren'sclothingrecallsbymanufacturerintheU.S.in2023Product

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recalledTheChildren'sPlaceBabyandToddlerBoyBasicStretchStraightLegJeans(The97400Children’sPlace)Betsy&LaceChildren’sNightgowns(Betsy&LaceLLC)9055038740SelfieCraftCompanyChildrensPajamaSets(LastWordApparelLTDdbaSelfieCraftCompany)ReneRofeGirlChildren’sBlanketSleepersandHoodedRobes(InternationalIntimates3870013300Inc.)iMOONZZZChildren’sNightgowns(iMOONZZZ)25Description:Thestatisticdepictstherecallsofchildren'sclothingproductsintheUnitedStatesin2023,bythenumberofunitsrecalled.Thatyear,TheChildren'sPlacehadrecalledtheirBasicStretchStraightLegJeansforbabyandtoddlerboys(over97,000units),duetoareportedincidentinvolvingchoking.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2023Source(s):CPSC;KidsinDangerLeadingnumberofchildren'sfurniturerecallsbymanufacturerintheUnitedStatesin2023,bynumberofunitsrecalledChildren'sfurniturerecallsbymanufacturerintheU.S.2023Product

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recalledWalkerEdisonFurnitureTwinOverTwinBunkBedsRoom&BoardGriffinDuoBunkBeds12100050026Description:Thestatisticdepictstheunitsrecalledofchildren'sfurnitureproductsintheUnitedStatesin2023,byunitsrecalled.WalkerEdisonFurniturehadaround121,000twinbunkbedsrecalledduetothehazardoffalling.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2023Source(s):CPSC;KidsinDangerNumberofinjuriescausedbychildren'sproducts(priortoproductrecall)intheUnitedStatesin2023Injuriescausedpriorbyrecalledchildren'sproductsintheU.S.2023Product

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ofinjuriesDorelJuvenileGroupCoscoJump,Spin&PlayActivityCenters(DorelJuvenileGroupInc.)woomBikesUSAORIGINALKids’Bicycles(woonBikesUSA)381912ZuruRoboAliveJuniorBabySharkSing&SwimBathToys(full-size)andRoboAliveJuniorMiniBabySharkSwimmingBathToys(mini-size)(ZuruLLC)TOMYBoonFlair&FlairElitehighchairs(TOMYInternationalInc.)Simplay3ToddlerTowers(TheSimplay3Company)11104TheGoodandtheBeautifulMath1andMath3Boxeswithmetallicwhiteboards(TheGoodandtheBeautiful)27Description:Wheneverachildren'sproduct(oranyproductforthatmatter)isdeemedunsafe,harmful,ordefective,theyaretypicallyrecalledbythemanufacturerinordertopreventfurtherincidentsandpotentiallyfixtheproblem.Andeachyear,incidentscausedbyproductsarereported;frompoisoningtounfortunatelethalaccidents.IntheUnitedStates,forexample,11injuriesrelatingtofallingwerecausedbyTOMYBoonFlair&FlairElitehighchairsbeforetheproductgotrecalledin2023.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2023Source(s):CPSC;KidsinDangerCHAPTER

04CostsassocociatedwithrecallsValueofnetpremiumswrittenbyproductliabilityinsuranceintheUnitedStatesfrom2006to2022(inbillionU.S.dollars)ValueofnetpremiumswrittenbyproductliabilityinsuranceintheU.S.2006-20225.04.54.04.293.623.563.53.02.52.01.51.00.50.03.273.243.022.782.82.792.722.672.692.582.422.372.322.052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202229/statistics/217173/total-net-premiums-written-by-products-liability-insurances-in-the-usThisstatisticshowsthevalueofnetpremiumswrittenbyproductliabilityinsuranceintheUnitedStatesfrom2006to2022.In2022,thenetpremiumswrittenbyU.S.productliabilityinsuranceamountedtoapproximately4.3billionU.S.dollars.ReadmoreNote(s):UnitedStates;2006to2022Source(s):InsuranceInformationInstitute;NAIC;S&PGlobalMarketIntelligenceDefenseandcostcontainmentexpensesoftheinsurancecompaniesintheUnitedStatesin2022,byliabilityline(inbillionU.S.dollars)DefenseandcostcontainmentexpensesoftheU.S.insurers2022,bylineCostsandexpensesinbillionU.S.dollars01234567PrivatepassengerautoliabilityWorkerscompensationCommercialautoliabilityCommercialmultipleperil*MedicalprofessionalliabilityProductliability5.912.912.412.231.840.75Otherliability0.7130Description:ThisstatisticshowsthedefenseandcontainmentexpensesoftheinsurancecompaniesintheUnitedStatesin2022,byliabilityline.Inthatyea