Investment Term For The Day - Product Recall

06/12/2021 2 min
Investment Term For The Day - Product Recall

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Episode Synopsis

A product recall is a process of retrieving defective and/or potentially unsafe goods from consumers while providing those consumers with compensation. Recalls often occur as a result of safety concerns over a manufacturing defect in a product that may harm its user.A product recall may be voluntary or mandated by a regulatory body such as the Consumer Product Safety Commission in the U.S. Product recalls occurring as a result of safety or quality concerns related to a manufacturing or design defect in a product that may harm its users.Recalls may negatively affect a company's stock as they are expensive and can damage a firm's reputation, leading to declining sales. Recalls may be done voluntarily if the company believes it will be more cost-effective rather than wait for lawsuits or mandated recalls.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/investment-terms--4432332/support.