Recalls
Searchable archive of product recalls from the FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, NHTSA, and EPA — translated into plain English, severity-scored from objective criteria, and always linked back to the original government notice.
Every recall on this list has been scored 1–5 against an objective rubric from the agency’s own classification, presence of reported injuries or deaths, distribution scope, and hazard type. The colored severity badge on each card is the score — 5 (Critical) means deaths or serious injuries are reported, 4 (Severe) means significant injury or hospitalization risk, and 3 (High) means a known hazard with no confirmed harm yet. Filter to 3+ (High and above) if you want to skip routine Class-III notices.
The agency chips above control which streams are visible. FDA spans food, drugs, and medical devices. USDA FSIS is meat, poultry, and processed egg products. CPSC is household consumer products. NHTSA is vehicles, tires, and child seats. Nationwide on a card means the recall affects every US state — most do — while a state list means distribution was limited.
Click any recall to see the full summary, affected lot codes and model numbers, the agency’s own classification, and a direct link back to the original government notice for verification.
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The CPSC issued complaints against six manufacturers of children's expandable enclosures (baby corrals) due to a neck entrapment and strangulation hazard. The agency alleges three deaths and one incident of severe brain damage are associated with these products.
Britt Tech is offering free safety kits for approximately 136,000 electric pressure washers to reduce the risk of electric shock. The recall follows six reported deaths related to the use of these machines.
CPSC and Symmons warn that pressure-balancing shower systems may cause scalding if not properly installed. The agency is aware of 12 incidents, including 4 deaths.
Murray Ohio is recalling approximately 62,300 BMX bicycles manufactured between August 1982 and May 1983 because a stem weld defect may cause handlebars to fall off.
RegO is recalling Model 210 LP-Gas regulators because they may fail to control gas pressure, posing fire and explosion risks to consumers.
Robertshaw Controls is offering $150 to replace older Unitrol A-l series liquid propane water heating controls due to wear-related explosion and fire risks.
Robertshaw Controls is recalling Unitrol 110 and 200 LP gas water heater control valves manufactured between 1954 and 1957 due to risks of explosion, fire, and death.
CPSC announced a corrective action plan for mobile Enterprise amusement rides following a fatal accident at the 1983 Texas State Fair.
Sears and Roper recalled garden rototillers sold from 1963 to 1980 because a clutch locking button could lock the machine in reverse, causing severe leg injuries.
CPSC issued a complaint against Honeywell V5130 gas valves used in LP gas water heaters due to a defect causing fires and explosions.
Patton Electric is recalling approximately 102,000 portable electric space heaters sold as Patton and Sears brands due to a possible fire hazard involving the control switch.
Ferrari-Maschio is recalling model 71 and 72 rotary tillers because a missing center hoe can cause the machine to jump forward, exposing rotating tines to the operator.
Supersaving Heating Products is correcting approximately 4,000 Super-Ser propane cabinet heaters sold in four states due to a potential fire and explosion hazard.
CPSC announced a program to provide free blade guards for table saws that lacked safety features, resulting in reported finger injuries.
Bassett Furniture Industries is recalling Candlelite and Mandalay cribs because the headboard design has been linked to nine infant strangulation deaths.
CPSC announces agreement with six manufacturers to stop producing and distributing V-shaped accordion baby gates due to strangulation hazards.
Pixieland recalled five models of metal playground equipment due to head entrapment hazards. The company is out of business, and consumers are advised to discard or destroy the products.
General Electric is recalling specific 1983 nine-inch portable fans because a defective switch can cause overheating and fire. Consumers should stop using the affected model and contact GE for a free replacement.
Mark Engineering is recalling 7,000 Whistle Switch and Sonic Switch remote control devices due to a fire hazard. The devices may overheat, spark, or ignite.
Milton Bradley is voluntarily recalling Fibro-Clay school art modeling compound because asbestos was found in the product. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately.
The CPSC issued an alert for M.R. Lane Jiffy A-4 tennis net tighteners due to a fatality and 18 injuries, including lacerations, caused by the device's springing lever.
Westinghouse and Broan are recalling approximately 16,000 electric motors for specific attic ventilators because miswiring may cause overheating and fires.
R. Dakin & Co. is renewing efforts to recall six models of stuffed mobile toys that pose a strangulation risk to infants due to elastic cords.
CPSC warns that over 1,000 Stralighter non-full size baby cribs present a neck entrapment hazard that resulted in one infant death.
General Electric is recalling certain drip coffeemakers manufactured before June 1978 due to a potential fire hazard caused by a failing thermal fuse.