The Three Major Types of Product Recalls and How They're Different

When product gets recalled, its important to pay attention.

Your health and safety may depend on how you respond to it.

Here are the three major types of recalls you should know about.

Many recalls start with consumer complaints.

If you have a product that you think should be recalled,try filing a complaintwith the corresponding agency.

Food and drugs recalls fall into three classes.

Class I are products that are so defective they will seriously harm, or even kill, you.

Class II is for products also harm you, but in ways that are temporary or medically treatable.

Products that violate a legal regulation or have misleading packaging fall into Class III.

Vehicle related recalls: TheNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) enforce vehicle related recalls.

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