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Recall · 03

Recall duties & clocks

A recall is a duty file. It is not a brand campaign and not a trademark opposition window.

First job Identify whether a recall or notice duty is even in view, and on what clock.

Treat a possible recall as a clock

This is a product-safety calendar, not an IP opposition window and not an FX cut-off.

Open recall obligations

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Key considerations

  1. What defect or risk is suspected?
  2. Are you producer, importer, or seller?
  3. Has a regulator already been notified?

Decision map

Keep the question bounded.

  1. Name the riskSafety defect versus quality batch.
  2. Name the duty-bearerWho may have to notify or take back.
  3. Name the clockSector rules can move faster than a press plan.

Timeline

Sequence and clocks that change the next action.

  1. NowStop sale if the product may be unsafe.
  2. NoticeWhether a regulator or consumer notice is in view — with counsel.
  3. Take-backLogistics after the duty is scoped.

Curated resources

Open the asset that matches this job.

Helpful to prepare

Facts that make the next conversation clearer.

These items are orientation aids, not a legal requirement list.

  1. Role (producer / importer / seller)
  2. Suspected issue in one sentence
  3. Whether sale has already been paused

Local context

Add the city when market-supervision practice changes.

SAMR, sampling and court practice can differ after the national defect or recall question is identified.

Open city and province guides

Counsel hand-off

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Editorial policy · Last reviewed August 2026 · Product Liability