Hazard
404 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 404 strangulation recalls we have scored against our rubric, 72 (18%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 16 (4%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all strangulation 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.
Franklin Sports, Huffy Sports, and Lifetime Products are recalling 900,000 toy basketball sets because nets can unhook and cause strangulation.
J.C. Penney is recalling about 20,000 USA Olympic brand boys jackets because 7-inch drawstrings at the bottom can catch in vehicle doors, posing a risk of injury or death to children.
CPSC and Montgomery Ward are recalling North West Blue boys hooded jackets and sweatshirts because hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Newco is recalling Bed-N-Loft bunk bed assembly kits because missing or incorrect guardrail instructions could allow children to fall or become entrapped.
Elegant Headwear is recalling 150,000 infant and toddler hats because the one-piece chin straps can cause strangulation if caught on objects.
Multiple manufacturers are recalling toy basketball sets to replace nylon nets due to strangulation hazards.
L.L. Bean is recalling about 10,000 backpack child carriers because children can become entangled in the harness or fall out, posing strangulation and injury risks.
The CPSC is recalling Bilt-Rite, Evenflo, Graco, and other playpens because defective rivet covers can break, exposing rivets that pose a strangulation risk to children.
Five manufacturers are recalling over 37,000 wooden bunk beds because spaces on the top bunk pose entrapment and strangulation risks to young children.
Evenflo is recalling approximately 22,000 Hike 'N Roll child carriers because small children can slip into leg openings, posing a strangulation hazard.
Crate & Barrel is recalling about 7,000 toy chests to repair lids that can fail and fall, posing a strangulation risk to children.
Step 2 is recalling about 350,000 Big Storage Chests because the lids can fall onto a child's head or neck, posing a risk of entrapment and strangulation.
J.C. Penney is recalling about 6,000 Francisca full-size wooden baby cribs because side rail spindles can loosen, creating a gap where a baby's head could become entrapped.
Century Products recalled Lil' Napper infant swings because loose harness straps can cause children to become entangled and strangle. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
Al-Dan Trading is recalling 747 infant crib toys because they pose a strangulation hazard if hung across a crib or playpen.
C&T International is recalling about 800 wooden baby cribs because side rails can loosen, creating gaps that pose strangulation and fall risks.
Division Sales is recalling over 26,000 Baby Buzz stretch mobiles because they pose a strangulation hazard if hung on cribs or playpens.
Five manufacturers are recalling approximately 100,000 wooden bunk beds because openings on the top bunk can entrap young children's heads.
CPSC warns that 13,000 All Our Kids portable cribs pose a strangulation hazard due to collapsing top rails. Consumers should stop using and destroy these units immediately.
Century is recalling about 212,000 Fold-N-Go playards because top rails may collapse and trap a child at the neck. Consumers should stop using the product and request a free repair kit.
EZ Sales, Twin Oaks, and Safesport are recalling 75,000 mini-hammocks that lack spreader bars, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Manco Products is recalling approximately 300,000 go-karts to repair exposed rear axles that can entangle hair or clothing, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Golden Chair and Allen Manufacturing are recalling approximately 142,000 recliner chairs because the gap between the seat and footrest can trap children's heads, posing a strangulation hazard.
Ten manufacturers are recalling over 3 million light-weight net mini-hammocks without spreader bars because they can twist around children's necks, causing strangulation and death.
CPSC and Astro-Lounger Furniture are recalling approximately 1,000 recliner chairs because the gap between the seat and footrest can entrap a child's head, posing a strangulation risk.