ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Product recall

Hey kiddo, have you ever heard of a product recall? No? Well, let me explain it to you in a way that you can easily understand.

When a company makes something that people can buy, like toys, food or even medicine, they want to make sure it's safe to use. But sometimes, there might be a problem with the product that could hurt you or make you sick.

So what do they do? The company might decide to recall the product. That means they tell people who have the product to stop using it or to bring it back to the store where they bought it.

It's kind of like a do-over, where the company takes back something they made and gives people a chance to get something else or get their money back.

Why do companies do this? Well, they don't want to hurt anyone or make them sick. And they also don't want to get in trouble with the government or other people who might sue them.

So, that's product recall for you. It's a way for companies to make sure everyone is safe and happy with what they make.