U.S. product recalls hit 24 million units in 2025, up 40% in five years, driven by reshoring, labor shortages, and quality issues.

Consumer product recalls in the U.S. have surged in 2025, with over 24 million units recalled—nearly a 40% increase over the past five years—according to the CPSC. The rise spans fitness equipment, electronics, and other goods, coinciding with a shift toward reshoring manufacturing due to tariffs and tax incentives. Many manufacturers report workforce shortages and skills gaps that have impacted product quality. Recalls are costly, with remediation efforts averaging $10 million to $50 million per incident.