U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) investigates consumer complaints about recreational boats and related equipment, including safety tips, recalls, defects, and laws and regulations.
Recall Categories
- Recreational Boats
- Personal Watercraft
- Manufacturer Equipment
Recall Resources
- Current Alerts Important advisories issued by the U.S. Coast Guard to all boaters, including new laws, rules, restrictions, and health or equipment warnings. View Alerts ›
- Boating Safety Circulars Useful information on many recreational boat and equipment concerns. View Circulars ›
- Recalls Database Retrieve information on recalls of recreational boats and equipment with safety defects or non-compliance with federal safety standards. Search Recalls ›
- Manufacturers ID (MIC) Database Information on all recreational boat manufacturers and importers in the U.S. and Canada. Search MIC ›