Product Recall Warnings in Costa Rica
Product Recall Warnings for Costa Rica (Central America) come from Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), Comisión Nacional de Prevención de Riesgos y Atención de Emergencias (CNE). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for San José.
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At a glance
- countryCosta Rica · North America
- reference citySan José (9.93, -84.08)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number911
- risk profilestorm, flood, landslide, earthquake, volcano, tsunami, drought
What counts as a product recall warnings
Product recalls are issued when a consumer product presents a safety risk: a choking hazard, a battery fire, an electric shock, a chemical or a mechanical failure. Recalls are published by market surveillance authorities and by manufacturers, and they list the exact model, batch or serial range so a product can be checked against them.
Who issues product recall warnings in Costa Rica
- meteoInstituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN)
- civilComisión Nacional de Prevención de Riesgos y Atención de Emergencias (CNE)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Costa Rica
- Check the model, batch and serial number against the official recall notice.
- Stop using the product and follow the stated remedy - repair, replacement or refund.
- Report incidents to the national market surveillance authority.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Costa Rica: openFDA, EU Safety Gate (RAPEX), CPSC, national market surveillance authorities. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues product recall warnings in Costa Rica?
Instituto Meteorológico Nacional (IMN), Comisión Nacional de Prevención de Riesgos y Atención de Emergencias (CNE). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Costa Rica?
The primary emergency number is 911. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live product recall warnings for Costa Rica?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for San José from openFDA, EU Safety Gate (RAPEX), CPSC, national market surveillance authorities. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.