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Check recalls by model number before buying used appliances

A secondhand product can be recalled even if it looks fine. Check the exact model and official recall notices before buying or reselling.

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Korea's Safety Korea portal and the US CPSC maintain official product recall information. Match brands, precise model identifiers, and manufacturing details to the notice; remedies and legal requirements vary by jurisdiction.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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Before viewing a used appliance, electrical item or children's product, request the brand, model number and manufacturing details from the seller.
Be cautious with missing model labels, damaged cords or unexplained repairs; do not rush the transaction.
Search the relevant official recall portal—Safety Korea for products sold in Korea, CPSC for US-regulated products, or another local authority.
Compare the recall's product photos, model identifiers, manufacturing date range and hazard description with the actual item.
If recalled, stop using or offering it for sale and follow the official remedy, such as repair, replacement or refund. Do not improvise a fix.
Save the recall link and model details, and request proof of completed official remedies. If the identity or status is uncertain, postpone buying.

Korea Product Safety Information CenterSafety Korea - 제품안전정보센터 ↗Current Korean public portal includes domestic and international recall search and product certification search; exact domestic recall obligations vary.U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalls & Product Safety Warnings ↗Official CPSC recall search covers consumer products including electrical appliances and household goods.U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionStopping the Online Sale of Recalled Products ↗CPSC emphasizes checking recalls on secondhand products and US legal restrictions on reselling recalled goods.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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