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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King Seeley Thermos is recalling 23,383 portable gas grills sold as Structo brand because defective valves may leak propane, posing a fire hazard.
Corning voluntarily removed Corning Ware coffee percolators from use because handles may separate, posing a burn hazard.
Sears is repairing 21,000 portable color televisions sold from 1973 to 1975 due to a potential fire hazard caused by an overheating electrical resistor.
Edgewood Chenille is recalling thousands of highly flammable women's garments, including bathrobes, jackets, shorts, and tube tops, after three women were burned.
American Electric is recalling over 20,000 Brite Bar fluorescent light fixtures because a defective power cord poses a fire risk if damaged or coiled.
Intermatic is recalling approximately 53,000 Temperature Tender heating units because an internal carbon resistor may overheat and start fires.
F.J. Strauss is recalling approximately 3,600 Straco Western Double-Barrel Cork Rifles because improperly positioned plastic barriers may allow metal rods to project and injure children's eyes.
Jackes Evans is recalling glass doors on approximately 1,000 Hearth-Glo wood-burning heaters because the glass can break and allow sparks to escape.
Vernco and Sears are recalling portable electric fans because the rotors may lock, causing the motor to overheat and plastic components to ignite.
Acme Specialties is recalling Three Stars plastic ring caps for toy guns because they may explode and cause serious burns to users.
AMF Voit is offering free repairs for approximately 97,300 aquatic spear guns that may fire unintentionally due to a defective trigger.
CPSC accepted corrective actions from multiple manufacturers for hand-held hair dryers that may expose asbestos to the air stream.
Carrier is recalling Weathermaker air conditioners from 1962-1964 because deteriorating insulators could cause electrical shorts and fires.
Daisy is recalling approximately 19,100 BB guns because the safety mechanism may fail, allowing the gun to fire. No injuries have been reported.
Montgomery Ward and McGraw-Edison are repairing Wards' Powr-Kraft model TGB-5102A bench grinders to fix a potential electric shock hazard.
Eagle Family Discount Stores is recalling Gun Fighter double-barreled toy cork shotguns sold in 1976 and 1977 because exposed metal rods can cause eye injuries.
Pestolite is recalling 1,005 commercial fly control devices because they may overheat and cause fires if the fan becomes blocked.
Mattel is replacing Battlestar Galactica space toys to prevent choking on small missiles, following a reported child death.
Montgomery Ward is recalling 20,000 toy telephone sets because the plugs resemble genuine electrical plugs, posing a risk of severe shock or burns to children.
Parker Brothers is voluntarily recalling Riviton construction sets after two accidental deaths were attributed to choking on rubber rivets.
Citation Mfg. Co. issued a warning for portable air tanks that may rupture or explode due to metal casing defects, resulting in injuries and one death.
Amana is modifying 96,000 side-by-side refrigerator-freezers to eliminate a shock hazard caused by a defective hinge wire assembly.
Fuel Sentry is recalling specific Activator units from Automatic Day/Night Thermostat Controls due to a defective carbon resistor that poses a fire risk.
BRK Electronics is recalling approximately 115,000 AC-powered smoke detectors sold under multiple brands due to a defect that could cause the units to fail or catch fire.
Cleanweld Products is recalling yellow CleanBurn Fuel Cylinders because a connector separation may cause fuel leaks, leading to ignition, burns, or the cylinder being propelled.