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Returning to shipper
Common search wording (not official text): return to sender
The shipper recalled the package, or FedEx reached the maximum number of delivery attempts. The package is going back to the shipper.
- Act or wait
- Act now
- Who must act
- Shipper, Recipient
- Official deadline or hold
- no official deadline found
- Last checked
- (Asia/Shanghai)
Official wording
The shipper has recalled the package, or FedEx has reached the maximum number of delivery attempts. The package is on its way back to the shipper.
What to do
Recipient: contact the shipper about a reship or refund; intercept options may no longer be available once return is underway. Shipper: track the return and plan next steps when it arrives.
Sources
- FedEx Tracking and Managing Deliveries Accessed 2026-11-10