Independent page, not affiliated with CPSC or NHTSA or any brand or store on it. Built from CPSC's public recall and warning records and NHTSA's recall file, checked Nov 6, 2026.
A cousin's crib, a neighbor's swing, a high chair down from the attic: no store will email the new owner about a recall, because no store sold it to them. So the question to ask, whether you are handing gear over or taking it, is a small one: can you send me a photo of the label? The photo holds whatever the maker printed, and it asks nobody for a verdict. The rest of this page says where CPSC's records put that label on each kind of gear, what to do with the photo, and where to search.
The check, in four steps
Find the label, or ask for a photo of it. The lists further down say where CPSC's records put it, gear by gear.
Write down the brand, the model and the date, as printed. Dates come in many forms, and the rule lets a maker print one in code, so copy what is there even when it reads as a code.
Search them at the three sites below.
Match all three, the brand, the model and CPSC's photos, before you treat a record as yours. The same model number turns up under different brands in CPSC's records, so a number alone proves nothing.
A search with no match is a count on that day, not a verdict on the gear: nothing on record matched what you typed, and CPSC adds to the records every week. The lists on this page start in 2023; CPSC's own search goes further back.
No label anywhere on it? CPSC's own recall text points to the order: "Due to the absence of labeling, consumers should review their purchase history" (recall 24-258). On a hand-me-down, that means asking whoever bought it to look up the order.
SaferProducts.gov. Reports and recall records, with a Model field in the advanced search. A report is someone's own account, not a recall and not a finding.
NHTSA's recall lookup. For car seats: choose Car Seat, then type the brand or the model. The seat's own label has to print the recall hotline, 1-888-327-4236, or NHTSA's website.
Where the label sits, gear by gear
Each line is a spot CPSC's records name, with how many records name it. Those records are recalled goods, many of them online imports, so this is no survey of all gear, and a label on another brand may sit somewhere else. Tap a gear type to open it.
Cribs, crib mattresses and bumpers
Crib mattress: a label or tag on the side or end. Model number. On some, a batch number or a date of manufacture. 6 records. For example: recall 26-191, recall 24-155.
Crib mattress: a label inside the cover. Product model. 1 record. For example: recall 26-669.
Crib frame: a label on one end, under the crib, on the mattress support board, or low on the inner panel. Model number or SKU. 4 records. For example: recall 25-054, recall 24-209.
Crib bumper: a tag or label sewn or attached to the bumper. Model or reference number. One record says only letters and numbers. 4 records. For example: warning 26-495, warning 26-534.
Crib mobile: the packaging only, on a white label on the back. Model number. 1 record. For example: recall 25-471.
Mattress or bumper: a tag or label where the record names a brand only. Brand name. The records name nothing else on it. 3 records. For example: warning 26-583, recall 26-052.
Under the mattress pad: on the bottom of the bassinet or the inside fabric. Model number. One record adds a manufacture date. 3 records. For example: recall 24-324, recall 26-342.
In the hood or head area, under the pad and inner lining. Manufacture date as YYYY/MM/DD, with the model number beneath it. 1 record. For example: recall 24-719.
A tag, spot not given. Model number and date of manufacture as YYYY.MM. 1 record. For example: recall 25-315.
2 records on this gear say they have no label.
Nursing pillows and loungers
Lounger: a tag or stacked label on the side. Model number, or what CPSC calls manufacturing information. 4 records. For example: recall 26-657, recall 25-456.
Lounger: a label on the outside of the cover. Model number. One record adds a batch number. 3 records. For example: recall 26-112, recall 26-185.
Lounger: a label stitched inside the cover. Model number. 2 records. For example: warning 26-098, warning 25-464.
Nursing pillow or lounger: an attached label, spot not given. Brand, model number and batch number on two nursing pillows. Manufacturing information on one lounger. 3 records. For example: recall 27-047, recall 26-596.
Baby gym: a label stitched to the edge of the mat at the bottom. Item number. 1 record. For example: recall 26-215.
The packaging only. Date of manufacture as LOT: YYYYMMDD, or manufacturing information. 2 records. For example: recall 24-017, warning 26-097.
Lounger: a tag on the side, the cover or the underside, where the record names a brand only. Brand name, or a phrase such as SLEEPING SET. These records name no model or date on it. 18 records. For example: recall 26-438, recall 26-437.
Play yard mattress: a tag on the edge. Date of manufacture as YYYY.MM. Two of the three add a model number. 3 records. For example: recall 24-729, recall 24-721.
Play yard mattress: a tag or label on the end or side. Model number. One record has a batch number and a date on the tag opposite the brand tag. 3 records. For example: recall 26-069, warning 26-590.
Play yard mattress: inside the cover. Product model, or a batch number and date printed on the back of a tag. 2 records. For example: recall 24-738, recall 26-669.
Play yard mattress: a tag or label, spot not given. Model number, a date, or both. 3 records. For example: recall 24-731, recall 25-379.
Play yard: a label on the top rail. Model number on one. Product name on the other. 2 records. For example: warning 24-376, recall 25-008.
Bedside sleeper with play yard: a label under the mattress pad. Model number. 1 record. For example: recall 27-027.
The packaging, or a removable tag that came with it. Model number. One record adds a production date. 2 records. For example: recall 26-099, warning 25-196.
Play yard mattress: a tag where the record names a brand, a firm or care words only. Brand, importer or care text. These records name no model or date on it. 5 records. For example: recall 24-742, recall 24-077.
Back of the seat: the seatback, or a label on the seat cover. Model, product or item number. One record adds a batch number. 4 records. For example: recall 26-061, recall 26-290.
Under the seat, or the bottom of the seat or its padding. Model number or item code. One record adds a date as MM/YYYY. 3 records. For example: recall 23-134, recall 25-336.
The base. Model number and a manufacture date or date code. 2 records. For example: recall 23-272, recall 25-706.
Under the tray. Brand and model. 1 record. For example: recall 25-318.
A sewn-in label on the top cover of the seat. Model number and date of manufacture. 1 record. For example: recall 25-206.
Adhesive labels on the product, spot not given. Model number and a line such as Manufactured in 2024 01. 1 record. For example: warning 25-153.
The packaging only, for the model number. Model number. The chair itself shows a brand or firm name. 3 records. For example: recall 25-222, recall 25-166.
Back of the seat cushion: a stitched label with a firm's name and address. Firm name, address and phone number. No model or date in this record. 1 record. For example: recall 24-064.
1 record on this gear says it has no label.
Bottles, pacifiers and teethers
The back of the packaging. Model number, batch number, or a date and batch code. 7 records. For example: recall 26-562, recall 26-635.
The side or bottom of the packaging, or a card behind the item. Model or item number. 4 records. For example: recall 26-427, recall 26-727.
On the item itself. Batch code on a wooden piece in one record. Model number on a red tag on a fabric piece in another. 2 records. For example: recall 26-719, recall 26-739.
Bottle sterilizer: the product label on the bottom of the unit. Model number. The label reads ITEM #. 1 record. For example: recall 27-072.
Self-feeding pillow: a label sewn into the seam. Brand name. The record names nothing else on it. 1 record. For example: recall 26-195.
1 record on this gear says it has no label.
Strollers and carriers
Stroller: under or below the seat, or under the chassis. Serial number, or model and date of manufacture. 3 records. For example: recall 25-032, recall 25-044.
Stroller: the frame, near a wheel or the basket. Model number and date of manufacture on one. Lot number on the other. 2 records. For example: recall 24-316, recall 23-161.
Stroller: the back of the seat. Model number. 1 record. For example: warning 26-549.
Carrier: inside it, on a label or in a pocket. Product model on one. Production code on the other. 2 records. For example: warning 26-463, recall 25-256.
Sling carrier: a label, spot not given. Style number on one. Brand and two standard codes on the other. 2 records. For example: recall 25-123, warning 25-107.
Car seat adapter: inside the adapter. A product identifier starting NL311. 1 record. For example: recall 26-568.
The instruction manual only. Model number. 1 record. For example: warning 25-243.
3 records on this gear say they have no label.
Walkers and jumpers
Walker: a label under the seat. Model number. On some, a batch or production batch number. 17 records. For example: recall 26-721, recall 26-665.
Walker: a white label under the tray. Model number. 1 record. For example: recall 26-609.
Walker: a yellow label on the base. Model number, SKU and date of production. 1 record. For example: recall 26-332.
Walker: a label stitched on the back of the seat. Firm name, address and a batch number. 1 record. For example: warning 24-165.
Jumper: the wash and care label in the fabric seat cover. Model number. 1 record. For example: recall 26-688.
Bath seats and tubs
Bath seat: a label on the back, or behind the back rest. Model number. One record adds a date of manufacture. 8 records. For example: recall 27-018, recall 26-266.
Seat or tub: a label on the bottom. Model number, or a product line and code. 3 records. For example: recall 26-071, warning 26-108.
Bath seat: a label on the side. Model number. 1 record. For example: recall 26-171.
Swings and bouncers
Swing: under the seat, or on the bottom of the seat. Model number and a product name. 7 records. For example: recall 25-290, recall 25-228.
Swing: the base, on its bottom or back. Model number. One record adds a manufacture date. 3 records. For example: recall 25-706, recall 26-074.
Swing: the back of the seat or swing. Model and batch information, or a sewn-in warning label with a date code. 3 records. For example: recall 24-145, recall 24-325.
A label in or on the fabric seat cover. Model number. One record adds a date code. 2 records. For example: warning 25-331, recall 26-688.
Swing: the underside of the motor housing. Model number and name. 1 record. For example: recall 25-009.
The packaging, manual or registration card only. Model number. On one record the three carry the number in different lengths. 2 records. For example: recall 23-290, warning 25-298.
Gate: a label on the side, the side post, or inside the frame. Product name and model number. 5 records. For example: recall 26-114, recall 25-401.
Gate: a label sewn or stitched to the mesh. Model number. One record adds cohort information. 2 records. For example: recall 26-209, recall 26-168.
Gate: a tracking label on the bottom rail. Model number and cohort information. 1 record. For example: recall 25-286.
Gate: a tracking label, spot not given. Model number. 1 record. For example: recall 25-122.
Gate: the packaging and manual only. Model number. The gate itself shows the brand. 1 record. For example: recall 26-264.
Monitor: the back of the display, or the bottom of the parent unit. Model number. One record adds a production date code in day-month-year order. 2 records. For example: recall 23-250, recall 26-307.
Monitor camera: the battery, behind a screwed-on door. Battery model and batch number. 1 record. For example: recall 23-770.
Changing table dresser: the shipping box only. A long code on the side of the box. 1 record. For example: recall 26-541.
Car seats
No spot named. NHTSA's campaign text says what to match, not where it sits on the seat. Model number or made-between dates. 12 records. For example: NHTSA campaign 25C008000, NHTSA campaign 26C001000.
1 record on this gear says it has no label.
What the rules say a maker has to print
The rules, line by line
Since Aug 14, 2009, the maker of a children's product must put permanent marks on the product and its packaging, to the extent practicable. The marks are meant to let the buyer find the maker or private labeler, where and when it was made, and its batch or run. The rule.
That is a duty on the maker, not a promise about any one item. CPSC may exclude a product or class where marks are not practicable. Items made before Aug 14, 2009 may have no such marks. The rule.
A durable infant or toddler product must be permanently marked with the maker's name, a U.S. address and phone number, the model name and number, and the date of manufacture. The rule.
The date must give the month and year, and it may be in code. The rule.
A maker that normally uses only a model name, only a model number, or a product ID number may print that instead. The rule.
The marks must be in English, legible and in a place that is conspicuous to the consumer. The rule names no fixed spot. The rule.
A permanent mark is one that can reasonably be expected to stay on the product during its useful life. The rule.
The list covers cribs, toddler beds, high chairs, booster seats, hook-on chairs, bath seats, gates, play yards, stationary activity centers, infant carriers, strollers, walkers, swings, bassinets, cradles, bedside sleepers, infant sleep products, children's folding chairs and stools, changing products, bouncers, infant bathtubs, bed rails, crib mattresses, nursing pillows and infant support cushions. The rule.
That list does not name bottles, pacifiers, teethers, baby monitors or crib bumpers. The rule.
Each add-on car seat must be permanently labeled with its model name or number, the maker's or distributor's name, the words Manufactured in followed by the month and year, and the place of manufacture. The rule.
The rule's visible-when-installed line covers items (f) to (l), not the model and date lines, (a) and (c). So those two may not show on an installed seat. The rule.
The same label must carry a recall statement: how to register, and the Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, or NHTSA's website. That is what is required, not a promise that a given seat has it. The rule.
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