The federal government makes announcements on recalled products everyday – whether it’s a defective car seat, contaminated peanut butter, or mislabeled bacon. A product recall is a request to return a product after the discovery of product defects and safety issues that might put the health and safety of the consumer at risk. About 359 injuries have been reported due to consumer products in the United States. In 2016, 53.2 million cars have been recalled, along with 58 million pounds of meat and fish. A product recall can.