Check your products for recalls and get free repairs, replacements or refunds
Recalled products often come with a free fix, replacement or refund. AI can turn a list of what you own into a recall check.
1. Copy this prompt
Paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Grok (the free versions work), then replace the [highlighted brackets] with your details. Leave out account numbers and SSNs.
Here's a list of products in my home with brand and model numbers: [LIST]. 1) Tell me how to search CPSC's official recall database for each, and what search terms to use. 2) When I paste a recall notice, explain the remedy (repair, replacement, refund) and how to claim it. 3) Remind me which products to stop using immediately if they're recalled for safety hazards.
2. Follow these steps
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What to expect, and what to do if they say no
What happened when people tried it
- We haven't verified a real-world example for this one yet, so it's a tool guide plus a prompt. Tried it? Tell us what happened (link below).
Why this works
The problem: Many recall remedies go unclaimed because owners never hear about them.
How AI helps: AI can help you list products with brands and models, and tell you how to search the official recall databases and claim the remedy.
Tools & what they cost
| Tool | Cost |
|---|---|
| ChatGPT | Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this) Free tier; paid plans available |
| Claude | Free option available (Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this) Free tier; paid plans available |
| CPSC recalls | Free (No cost at all) Free |
What do these labels mean?
- Free No cost at all.
- Free option available Paid upgrades exist, but the free version works for this.
- Costs money You pay a set price or subscription.
- Takes a cut of savings Charges a percentage of what it saves you.
- Time · Difficulty Our estimates for a typical first try, not guarantees.
- Reported What the linked source says happened, often self-reported. Your results will vary.
Watch out for
- No verified AI-specific success story yet. This is a how-to guide built on official sources.
- Only follow remedy instructions from the official recall notice or manufacturer site; recall-themed scams exist.
- Vehicle recalls are handled by NHTSA (see the car recall entry).
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Sources
Last verified 2026-10-19. Not financial, legal, tax or medical advice. Disclaimer.