# CPSC API: Search product recalls

> Finds U.S. consumer product recalls matching a product type or brand, newest first, with hazards, remedies, incidents, sale details and photos when published.

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- Page: https://fous.com/methods/cpsc.gov/search-recalls
- Method: `cpsc.gov/search_recalls`, version 1
- Website: cpsc.gov
- Returns: recall title, products, brand or manufacturer, date, hazard, incidents, remedy, what to do, units, where sold, country, photo, link, recall number and ID
- Effect: read (it gets data and changes nothing)
- Sign-in: none needed
- Cost: 1 credit per completed run (1¢ with pay as you go); failed runs are free

## Inputs

| Field | Type | Required | In the run below | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `since` | string | no |  | Earliest recall date, for example "2024-01-01". Defaults to five years before today. |
| `product` | string | yes | `"crib"` | Product type or brand to find, for example "crib" or "IKEA". |
| `max_results` | integer | no |  | Most recent matching recalls to return, for example 20. Defaults to 20; maximum 100. Default 20. |

## Output

From a run on Oct 23, 2026, shortened. Its input:

```json
{
  "product": "crib"
}
```

Its output:

```json
{
  "recalls": [
    {
      "link": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Play-Yard-and-Crib-Mattresses-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-and-Fire-Hazards-Violate-Mandatory-Standards-for-Mattresses-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Voomf",
      "hazard": "The recalled mattresses violate the mandatory safety standard for crib mattresses because the mattresses may not adequately fit certain play yards, posing a deadly entrapment hazard. Babies can suffocate in gaps between an undersized mattress, or extra padding, and side walls of a product, especiall…",
      "remedy": "Refund",
      "photo_url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/voomf-1.jpg",
      "recall_id": 10904,
      "what_to_do": "Consumers should stop using the mattresses immediately and contact Voomf for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the mattresses by writing in permanent marker \"Recalled,\" cutting the play yard mattress in half and cutting the full-sized mattress cover diagonally across the entire mattr…",
      "recall_date": "2026-08-06",
      "recall_title": "Play Yard and Crib Mattresses Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Fire Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standards for Mattresses; Sold on Amazon by Voomf",
      "product_names": "Voomf Play Yard and Crib Mattresses",
      "recall_number": "26669",
      "number_of_units": "About 2,401",
      "where_and_when_sold": "Online at Amazon.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for between $40 and $87.",
      "brand_or_manufacturer": "Shanghaiyuejiuyaoguojimaoyiyouxiangongsi (Shanghai Yuejiuyao International Trade Co., Ltd.), dba Voomf, of China",
      "incidents_or_injuries": "CPSC has received one report of inadequate mattress fit. No injuries have been reported.",
      "country_of_manufacture": "China"
    },
    {
      "link": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Yixing-Trading-Recalls-KEAWIS-Crib-Mattresses-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-and-Suffocation-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Crib-Mattresses",
      "hazard": "The aftermarket mattresses violate the mandatory standard for crib mattresses, as the mattresses may not adequately fit certain play yards or non-full-sized cribs, which could create gaps posing a deadly entrapment hazard. Babies can face a risk of suffocation in gaps between an undersized mattress,…",
      "remedy": "Refund",
      "photo_url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/keawis-1.png",
      "recall_id": 10560,
      "what_to_do": "Consumers should stop using the crib mattresses immediately and contact Yixing Trading for a full refund. Consumers should cut a large \"X\" across the main surface of the mattress, write the consumer's name and date directly on the mattress surface, take a photo and email the photo of the destroyed m…",
      "recall_date": "2026-01-15",
      "recall_title": "Yixing Trading Recalls KEAWIS Crib Mattresses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Entrapment and Suffocation; Violates Mandatory Standard for Crib Mattresses",
      "product_names": "KEAWIS Crib Mattress",
      "recall_number": "26191",
      "number_of_units": "About 1,500",
      "where_and_when_sold": "Online at Amazon.com from August 2024 through July 2025 for between $50 and $6.",
      "brand_or_manufacturer": "Yixing Trading of Richmond, Kentucky",
      "incidents_or_injuries": "None reported",
      "country_of_manufacture": "China"
    },
    {
      "link": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/The-Kalencom-Corporation-Recalls-SARO-Braided-Crib-Bumpers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Suffocation-Violates-Federal-Crib-Bumper-Ban",
      "hazard": "The recalled padded crib bumpers violate the federal ban on crib bumpers because they can obstruct an infant's breathing, posing a risk of serious injury or death, due to suffocation. This creates an unsafe sleeping environment for infants. Padded crib bumpers are banned by the federal Safe Sleep fo…",
      "remedy": "Refund",
      "photo_url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/SARO-1.png",
      "recall_id": 10543,
      "what_to_do": "Consumers should stop using the crib bumpers immediately and request a full refund in one of the following ways: For SARO Braided Crib Bumpers purchased in store at MacroBaby in Orlando, Florida, consumers should return the item to the store for a refund. For SARO Braided Crib Bumpers purchased onli…",
      "recall_date": "2026-01-08",
      "recall_title": "The Kalencom Corporation Recalls SARO Braided Crib Bumpers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation; Violates Federal Crib Bumper Ban",
      "product_names": "SARO Braided Crib Bumpers",
      "recall_number": "26169",
      "number_of_units": "About 55",
      "where_and_when_sold": "MacroBaby, of Orlando, Florida and online at Kalencombaby.com and Target.com from May 2024 through October 2025 for about $60.",
      "brand_or_manufacturer": "The Kalencom Corporation, of New Orleans, Louisiana",
      "incidents_or_injuries": "None reported.",
      "country_of_manufacture": "China"
    }
  ]
}
```

## Run it

From code, with a Fous API key in `FOUS_API_KEY`; the answer's `data` holds the output:

```bash
curl https://api.fous.com/v1/runs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $FOUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"method":"cpsc.gov/search_recalls","input":{"product":"crib"}}'
```

From an AI agent connected to the Fous MCP server: its `run` with the same method and input. To connect one, give it `set up https://fous.com/SKILL.md`.

## Ask your agent

- Show me recent recalls for space heaters sold in the U.S., newest first.
- Any consumer product recalls involving Fisher-Price since January 2023?
- I need a list of baby crib recalls with hazards and remedies listed.
- Find U.S. recalls on electric scooters and e-bikes from the last two years, including units sold and where they were sold.
- Look up cpsc.gov recalls for children's toys from Mattel, with incident reports and recall numbers.

## Input schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "product"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "since": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Earliest recall date, for example \"2024-01-01\". Defaults to five years before today."
    },
    "product": {
      "type": "string",
      "minLength": 1,
      "description": "Product type or brand to find, for example \"crib\" or \"IKEA\"."
    },
    "max_results": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 20,
      "maximum": 100,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Most recent matching recalls to return, for example 20. Defaults to 20; maximum 100.",
      "x-fous-developer": true
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false
}
```

## Output schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "recalls"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "recalls": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "object",
        "required": [
          "recall_title",
          "product_names",
          "brand_or_manufacturer",
          "recall_date",
          "hazard",
          "incidents_or_injuries",
          "remedy",
          "what_to_do",
          "number_of_units",
          "where_and_when_sold",
          "country_of_manufacture",
          "photo_url",
          "link",
          "recall_number",
          "recall_id"
        ],
        "properties": {
          "link": {
            "type": "string",
            "description": "CPSC recall page link."
          },
          "hazard": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Description of the hazard."
          },
          "remedy": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Remedy offered, such as refund or repair."
          },
          "photo_url": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Link to the first product photo."
          },
          "recall_id": {
            "type": [
              "integer",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "CPSC recall ID.",
            "x-fous-developer": true
          },
          "what_to_do": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Instructions for consumers."
          },
          "recall_date": {
            "type": "string",
            "description": "Recall announcement date, YYYY-MM-DD."
          },
          "recall_title": {
            "type": "string",
            "description": "Published recall headline."
          },
          "product_names": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Names of the recalled products."
          },
          "recall_number": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "CPSC recall number.",
            "x-fous-developer": true
          },
          "number_of_units": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Published quantity, including any approximations or separately noted countries."
          },
          "where_and_when_sold": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Where and when products were sold, as published."
          },
          "brand_or_manufacturer": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Brand, manufacturer, importer or distributor named in the recall."
          },
          "incidents_or_injuries": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Reported incidents or injuries, if stated."
          },
          "country_of_manufacture": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Country or countries of manufacture."
          }
        },
        "additionalProperties": false
      },
      "description": "Matching recalls, newest first."
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false
}
```

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