First things first...
Recalls can involve dangerous items, products that can affect the health or even the lives of people, especially children as these do. A responsible retailer will make certain they comply with any recall request simply because it is good relations.
Of course, that isn't all. Every retailer wants to make the most of their time and money. Recalls aren't different. If I have items sitting on a shelf that ought not be there they are taking up valuable sales space. I'm not making the most of my money by keeping them simply because folks aren't spending their money on recalls.
As a retailer, there is usually a credit or exchange program for me to take advantage of regarding these items. I want them down and off my shelves as quickly as possible to replace them with something that will sell and to manage my investment.
Space is money.
Were I to "sit on" a product that has been recalled for something dangerous to the public I'm about to affect my bottom line negatively in a different way.
Folks come in, see the items still there and what do they do next? They talk among themselves and the talk is negative. "Did you see that so and so still has that on his shelves? That's not too bright. They say that item can kill kids."
That ought to provide your reputation with a shot in the arm - not. Inattentiveness and irresponsibility is sure to lower your sales!
The public is also offered links for information on recalls. Here are a couple for these toy recalls;
[One corporation's financial recovery after the recall can be seen here]
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