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 the agency’s own highest classification or reported deaths or serious injuries, 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.
Minimum severity
The CPSC is recalling 600,000 LP gas water heaters from multiple brands due to an explosion hazard. A repair program is available following a penalty settlement.
Sears is recalling 55,000 Craftsman miter saws because carbide-tipped blades may spin off during use, posing a laceration risk.
Creative Playthings is recalling approximately 400,000 Indoor Gym House sets because a design flaw allows young children to trap their heads, posing a strangulation risk.
D.B. Smith is recalling over 40,000 air-compression home and garden sprayers because a defective weld may cause the tank to explode or rupture during use.
Bassett Furniture is recalling Candlelite and Mandalay cribs because infants can trap their heads between posts and strangle. Consumers should contact Bassett for a free repair kit.
Bassett Candlelite and Mandalay cribs are recalled because infants can trap their heads between corner posts and headboards, causing strangulation.
R. Dakin is recalling approximately 422,000 stuffed toy mobiles because the elastic cords pose a strangulation hazard to infants.
CPSC warned consumers to stop using Fuel Sentry and Fuel Gard thermostat controls due to fire hazards from overheating carbon resistors.
Durham Industries is recalling detachable cords for Holly Hobbie toy telephones because the plugs resemble electrical plugs, posing a shock and burn 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.
Acme Specialties is recalling Three Stars plastic ring caps for toy guns because they may explode and cause serious burns to users.
Carrier is recalling Weathermaker air conditioners from 1962-1964 because deteriorating insulators could cause electrical shorts and fires.
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.
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.
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.
Carrier is recalling 1962-1964 Weathermaker air conditioners because deteriorating insulators may cause electrical shorts and fires.
Collier-Keyworth is repairing 5,600 car seat/stroller conversion kits because a design defect could cause the seat to disengage, throwing the infant forward.
The CPSC warned consumers that certain G.L. Electric Flasheat portable water heaters may cause serious electric shock. The agency authorized proceedings to remove the products from the marketplace.
CPSC warns that manually operated gas valves imported from Taiwan since 1976 may leak, creating a risk of fire or explosion in homes.