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Product Recall Warnings in Japan

Product Recall Warnings for Japan (East Asia) come from Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Tokyo.

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At a glance

  • countryJapan · Asia
  • reference cityTokyo (35.68, 139.69)
  • emergencyPrimary emergency number110 / 119
  • risk profilestorm, flood, heat, cold, wildfire, earthquake, volcano, tsunami, landslide, coastal, radiation

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 Japan

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 Japan

Where the data comes from

Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Japan: 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 Japan?

Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA). 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 Japan?

The primary emergency number is 110 / 119. 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 Japan?

Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Tokyo 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.