The Recall Desk

Hazard

Death recalls

281 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
281
Critical
111
Severe
152
Most recent
2026-08-20

Of the 281 death recalls we have scored against our rubric, 111 (40%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 152 (54%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all death recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

1–25 of 281

  • SevereCPSC·26713·2026-08-20

    JINHEZO LED Tea Lights Recalled for Battery Ingestion Risk

    CPSC recalls JINHEZO Mini Waterproof LED Tea Lights because accessible button batteries pose a serious injury or death risk if swallowed.

    Product
    JINHEZO Mini Waterproof LED Tea Lights
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·26670·2026-08-06

    EEMB Lithium-ion Coin Battery Chargers Recalled Due to Ingestion Risk

    A2batt is recalling EEMB Lithium-ion Coin Battery Chargers because the included batteries can be easily accessed by children, posing a risk of serious injury or death if swallowed.

    Product
    EEMB Lithium-ion Coin Battery Chargers with Rechargeable 2032 Batteries
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·26675·2026-08-06

    Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Recalled Due to Fall Hazard Risk

    Wichard Groupe North America is recalling Courant Spliced Kalimba climbing ropes because the spliced ends can fail, creating a risk of serious injury or death from falls.

    Product
    Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·26663·2026-08-06

    Winston Porter and Seeday Dressers Recalled Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

    Winston Porter and Seeday 3-drawer, 4-drawer, and 5-drawer dressers are being recalled because they can tip over or cause entrapment, posing serious injury or death risks to children.

    Product
    Winston Porter and Seeday 3-Drawer, 4-Drawer and 5-Drawer Dressers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·26676·2026-08-06

    Laziza Dressers Recalled Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

    Fitueyes, Inc. is recalling Laziza Dressers because they pose tip-over and entrapment hazards that could cause serious injury or death to children.

    Product
    Laziza Dressers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·26V505000·2026-08-04

    Escape Recalls 2025-2026 E13 F1 Trailers Due to Carbon Monoxide Risk

    Escape Trailer Industries is recalling 2025-2026 E13 F1 recreational trailers because insufficient refrigerator ventilation may allow carbon monoxide to build up inside the cabin.

    Product
    ESCAPE — ESCAPE ESCAPE 13
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-2604-2026·2026-07-08

    Omnipod DASH Pod insulin pump affected by external cannula damage

    Insulet Corporation is recalling Omnipod DASH Pods worldwide due to external soft cannula damage during manufacturing that can cause insulin to leak around the pod instead of being delivered. This may lead to high blood glucose levels and, in severe cases, diabetic ketoacidosis or death.

    Product
    Omnipod DASH Pod. Includes the below Model/REF Numbers: 1. POD-BLE-I1-525 (5-Pack), POD-BLE-I1-520 (Single Pod). 2. POD-BLE-I1-529 (10-Pack), POD-BLE-I1-520 (Single Pod). 3. BLE-I1-529 (10-Pack), BLE-I1-520 (Single Pod). 4. BLE-C1-529 (10-Pack), BLE-C1-520 (Single
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-2212-2026·2026-06-10

    Pediatric care bed KayserBett IDA recalled due to entrapment hazard

    KayserBett IDA pediatric care beds are being recalled because the hand control can be operated by children, creating a risk of entrapment and serious injury or death.

    Product
    Pediatric care bed; Product Designation: KayserBett IDA;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·26V329000·2026-05-21

    GM Recalls Cadillac Vehicles Due to Front Driver Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    General Motors is recalling specific 2015-2016 Cadillac models because the front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    CADILLAC — CADILLAC ESCALADE, ATS, ESCALADE ESV, SRX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·26291·2026-02-26

    Grtard Magnetic Stick Figure Toy Sets Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard

    Grtard is recalling approximately 130 Grtard Magnet Stick Figure Men Toy Sets because they contain loose magnets that pose a serious injury or death risk if swallowed.

    Product
    Grtard Magnet Stick Figure Men Toy Sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·25V748000·2025-10-31

    BMW Recalls 2000-2001 X5 Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Defect

    BMW is recalling 2000-2001 X5 vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X5
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1814-2025·2025-06-11

    Adult Manual Resuscitator with Medium Adult Mask recalled nationwide

    SunMed Holdings is recalling 11,358 Adult Manual Resuscitators because the filter may be incorrectly attached to the patient port instead of the exhalation port, risking interruption or delay in patient resuscitation that could cause serious harm or death.

    Product
    Adult Manual Resuscitator with Medium Adult Mask, Bag REservoir, Filter, Manometer and 7 ft Oxygen Tubing, REF CPRM1116F
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalNHTSA·24V834000·2024-10-30

    Volkswagen Recalls Beetle and Passat Models for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Volkswagen is recalling specific Beetle and Passat models because the driver's side air bag inflator may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, PASSAT, BEETLE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·24E024000·2024-03-14

    Chrysler Recalls Side Curtain Air Bag Inflators Due to Rupture Risk

    Chrysler is recalling specific MOPAR side curtain air bag inflators sold as replacement parts for 2011-2020 vehicles due to a manufacturing defect that may cause rupture.

    Product
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·24071·2023-12-28

    High-Powered Magnetic Balls Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard

    A set of 5mm magnetic balls sold online through Walmart.com via Joybuy is being recalled because the magnets are too strong and can cause serious internal injuries or death if swallowed, especially by children.

    Product
    Relax 5mm Science Kit, Large Hematite Magnets Magnetic Stones Building Blocks
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·23V797000·2023-11-24

    BMW Recalls 2014-2015 X3, X4, and X5 Models for Airbag Defect

    BMW is recalling specific 2014-2015 X3, X4, and X5 vehicles because the driver's airbag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X3, X5, X4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·23V516000·2023-07-27

    GM Recalls 2013 Vehicles for Driver Air Bag Inflator Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camaro, Sonic, and Volt vehicles because the driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, BUICK CAMARO, SONIC, VERANO, VOLT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·23177·2023-04-13

    Luxor Audiovisual Carts Recalled for Tip-Over Hazard; Three Deaths Reported

    Luxor Workspaces is recalling approximately 84,700 audiovisual carts that can tip over when loaded with heavy objects like cathode-ray tube televisions. Three children have died and one was seriously injured in tip-over incidents between 2006 and 2016.

    Product
    Luxor A/V carts
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·22V945000·2022-12-21

    Volkswagen Recalls 2015-2016 Beetles for Driver Air Bag Defect

    Volkswagen is recalling 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles because the driver's side air bag inflator may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·22221·2022-09-14

    ThyssenKrupp Residential Elevators Recalled Due to Child Entrapment Hazard

    ThyssenKrupp Access Corp. is recalling about 16,800 residential elevators sold between 1996 and 2012 due to an entrapment hazard. Children can become trapped in the gap between exterior and interior doors, resulting in serious injury or death; one child death has been reported.

    Product
    thyssenkrupp Access Corp. Residential Elevators
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·22736·2022-03-24

    tonies Blocks Recalled Due to High-Powered Magnet Ingestion Hazard

    Boxine US is recalling tonies Blocks wooden toys containing high-powered magnets sold online from November through December 2021. When swallowed, multiple magnets can lodge in the digestive system and cause serious injury or death.

    Product
    tonies® Blocks
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·21V800000·2021-10-14

    Volvo Recalls 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO V70, XC70
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·21V782000·2021-10-07

    GM Recalls Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse for Air Bag Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment.

    Product
    BUICK — BUICK, CHEVROLET ENCLAVE, TRAVERSE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide