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.
Delta Enterprise is recalling about 600,000 drop-side cribs because a spring peg failure can cause the side to detach, creating entrapment and suffocation risks.
Delta Enterprise is recalling 985,000 drop-side cribs because missing safety pegs can cause the side to detach, creating a suffocation hazard.
Playkids U.S.A. is recalling about 2,000 convertible cribs because mesh sides create gaps where infants can become entrapped and suffocate.
Regent Sports is recalling MacGregor and Mitre folding soccer goals because the net knots can entangle children's heads and necks, resulting in one death.
CPSC recalls Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 bassinets because infants can slip through fabric flaps and become entrapped in metal bars, resulting in two reported deaths.
Bayside Furnishings is recalling LaJolla Boat Bed and Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Beds sold at Costco because the toy chest lids can close too quickly, posing a strangulation hazard.
Ameriwood is recalling about 138,000 entertainment centers because they can collapse if the back panel is not secure, posing a risk of death or serious injury.
Jetmax International is recalling about 36,000 children's wooden storage racks sold at Wal-Mart and Ollie's because the racks can tip over, causing entrapment and suffocation hazards.
Kolcraft is recalling about 425,000 play yards because a restraint strap poses a strangulation risk and a rocking cradle poses a suffocation risk.
CPSC recalls about 1 million Simplicity drop-side cribs because the drop-side can detach, creating gaps that lead to infant entrapment and suffocation.
Mega Brands is recalling over 4 million Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets because detached magnets can cause fatal intestinal injuries if swallowed.
Playskool is recalling Team Talkin' Tool Bench toys because oversized plastic nails can lodge in children's throats, causing suffocation.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling Ming TV stands because they can tip forward if leaned on, causing televisions to fall. A child's death in Canada was reported.
Sportsstuff withdrew Wego Kite Tubes after reports of two deaths and 39 injury incidents, including a broken neck and punctured lung.
Rose Art recalled Magnetix magnetic building sets because small magnets can be swallowed, causing fatal intestinal blockages. Consumers should stop using the sets and return them for a free replacement.
Reebok is recalling heart-shaped charm bracelets containing high levels of lead after a 4-year-old child died from lead poisoning. Consumers should dispose of the bracelets immediately.
Tek Nek Toys is recalling about 70,000 Tonka ride-on toy trucks because a loose screw and nut assembly poses a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Sauder Woodworking is recalling about 592,000 TV/VCR carts that can tip over easily, following a report of a child's death and other injuries.
Graco is recalling about 538,000 Pack 'n Play portable play yards with raised changing tables due to a strangulation hazard. Consumers should contact Graco for a free warning label.
Young's J.K. Inc. is recalling about 500 dolphin-shaped cigarette lighters sold in Oregon and Southwest Washington because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn risks.
Brinkmann is recalling outdoor tabletop propane heaters that can emit high levels of carbon monoxide, posing a poisoning risk. One death was reported.
Yamaha is recalling 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 motocross motorcycles because the throttle can stick, causing loss of control and crashes.
CPSC and Dorel Juvenile Group recall Cosco playpens because collapsing sides can entrap infants. One infant death and 421 reports of rail failure have been documented.
Gladstrong Investments USA is recalling about 13 million disposable lighters because their child-resistant mechanisms are ineffective, posing a fire hazard that resulted in one death.
Baby Trend is recalling Home and Roam and Baby Express portable cribs because they can collapse and entrap infants, resulting in a recent death.