How can I find out when an item was made?

The first two digits indicate the year while the 3rd and 4th digits indicate the week of manufacture. The date code can be found printed on the product label. These drawings indicate typical locations of date codes on the product labels.

What does a serial number tell you?

The idea behind serial numbers is to identify a specific item, much like how a fingerprint identifies a specific person. Instead of some names or numbers that specify a whole range of products, a serial number is intended to provide a unique number to one device at a time.

Does every product have its own serial number?

Serial numbers are unique to each specific product and are most frequently used for electronics. Serial numbers are used to track the ownership information of an item. They can also be used to track warranty information.

Can two products have the same serial number?

SERIAL NUMBER DEFINITION The serial number is another numerical code associated with products. However, each serial number is different for each product and one is assigned to every product. No two items, even if they were manufactured at the same time, will have the same serial numbers.

How do you read a manufacturing date?

You can check the first two digits of the DOT code to know the week of the manufacturing. The last two digits will reveal the manufacturing year. For instance, when it was written in 0203, the manufacturing year was 2003.

How do I find an item by serial number?

Visit the manufacturer’s website and see if there is a way to do an S/N number check on the website and see what information is available. If you don’t see that information online, give the company a call and see if someone on the tech support or customer service line can look up your product by serial number.

Can you track Serial numbers?

Tracking lot numbers and tracking serial numbers Serial numbers and lot numbers are tracked using barcode technology and software. With barcoding, lot numbers can be recognized when received, shipped or both, enabling products to be tracked & traced throughout the supply chain.

Are serial numbers unique across manufacturers?

Serial numbers are entirely defined by the manufacturer of a particular part. Generally, they are unique among that part and consecutive (numeric and/or alphanumeric).