Severity 5 of 5
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Severity 5 (Critical) covers recalls where deaths or serious injuries have been reported, or where the agency itself classified the action as the highest severity (FDA Class I, NHTSA 'death/serious injury reported'). These are the recalls you should treat as urgent — stop using the product immediately and follow the agency's guidance. Common Severity-5 categories are pathogen-contaminated ready-to-eat foods (Listeria, E. coli O157, Salmonella), drug products with confirmed adverse-event reports, and vehicle defects with documented fatal crashes.
The full rubric is on the methodology page. Severity is computed deterministically from the agency’s own classification plus the source text — no editorial vibes.
Tots in Mind is recalling Cozy Indoor Outdoor Portable Playard Tents because clips can break, allowing children to become entrapped at the neck. One child death has been reported.
Sprout Stuff is recalling about 40 infant ring slings sold between 2006 and 2007 due to a suffocation hazard. One infant death was reported in connection with the product.
CPSC recalls 1.8 million toy dart gun sets sold at Family Dollar after two children died from asphyxiation. Consumers should discard the sets or return them for a refund.
Retailers are recalling Simplicity full-size cribs because the metal mattress-support frame can bend or detach, creating a suffocation and strangulation hazard for infants and toddlers.
Infantino is recalling SlingRider and Wendy Bellissimo infant slings because they pose suffocation hazards. Three infant deaths were reported in 2009.
Terex is recalling Texoma 330 auger drills from 1999-2009 because the telescoping extension may move unexpectedly, posing a risk of death or serious injury.
CPSC is recalling approximately 500,000 Generation 2 Worldwide and ChildESIGNS drop side cribs because the hardware can break, allowing the drop side to detach and create a space where infants can become entrapped and suffocate.
Dorel Asia is recalling approximately 635,000 cribs because drop side hardware can fail, creating spaces where infants can become entrapped and strangle or suffocate.
OKK Trading is recalling the Action Team Toy Dart Gun Set because the soft plastic darts pose a choking and asphyxiation risk to children.
Walmart is recalling about 1.1 million roll-up blinds and Roman shades sold from 1999 to 2009 because cords and loops pose a strangulation hazard to children.
All Strong Industry is recalling about 290,000 Roman shades because exposed cords pose a strangulation hazard to children. A 16-month-old boy died in 2007 after becoming entangled in a recalled shade.
CPSC recalls Amby Baby Motion Beds after two infant suffocation deaths. Consumers should stop using and discard the product.
LaJobi is re-announcing a 2001 recall of Molly and Betsy cribs due to cut-outs in end panels that pose strangulation hazards to infants and toddlers.
Stork Craft is recalling over 2.1 million drop-side cribs sold in the U.S. and Canada because the drop-side can detach, creating a suffocation hazard for infants.
Blair LLC is recalling approximately 138,000 women's chenille robes, jackets, and tops because they fail federal flammability standards. The company reported nine deaths allegedly linked to the garments catching fire.
SI Tech is recalling diving air hoses for dry suits because an internal insert can dislodge and restrict air flow, posing a drowning risk. One diver death has been reported.
Lewis Hyman Inc. is recalling about 4.8 million roll-up blinds and Roman shades because lifting loops and cords can entangle children's necks, causing strangulation.
Vertical Land is recalling window blinds and shades because accessible cords can form loops that pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Simplicity drop side cribs are recalled because plastic hardware can break, allowing the side to detach and create a space where infants can become entrapped and suffocate.
Blair LLC is re-announcing a recall of 162,000 women's chenille robes that fail federal flammability standards, following six reported deaths from fire incidents.
Suntech Enterprises is recalling SunKids Convertible Cribs because mesh sides can create gaps where infants can become entrapped or suffocate.
Yamaha is recalling Rhino 450, 660, and 700 off-highway vehicles due to a rollover risk caused by handling issues. Consumers should stop using the vehicles until free repairs are completed.
Rettig Belgium is recalling Radson wall-mounted radiators because they can fall from the wall, posing a crush hazard. One child's death was reported in Belgium.
Hill Sportswear is recalling approximately 120,000 children's hooded sweatshirts because drawstrings can become caught on objects and strangle a child.
IKEA is recalling IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds after a 1-year-old child died from strangulation. Consumers should stop using the blinds and return them for a refund.