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.
Century Products recalled Lil' Napper infant swings because loose harness straps can cause children to become entangled and strangle. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.
CPSC and the halogen lamp industry are recalling 40 million torchiere floor lamps because the bulbs can cause fires. Consumers can obtain free wire guards to reduce the hazard.
Al-Dan Trading is recalling 747 infant crib toys because they pose a strangulation hazard if hung across a crib or playpen.
Cosco is recalling over 390,000 full-size metal baby cribs manufactured since January 1995 because they may have been mis-assembled with the mattress platform used as a side rail, creating a risk of infant entrapment.
Evenflo is recalling Happy Camper, Happy Cabana, and Kiddie Camper portable play yards due to hinge defects that can cause collapse, entrapment, or sharp edges.
Six manufacturers are recalling over 122,000 go-karts with exposed rear axles to prevent serious injury or death from entanglement.
Chamberlain Group and Sears are recalling approximately 6,000 Craftsman garage door openers in Puerto Rico because improper installation may prevent the safety reversal system from operating, posing an entrapment hazard.
Husqvarna is recalling 277,000 chain saws because heat from the muffler can melt the front hand guard if the exhaust deflector is not attached properly, posing a risk of injury.
Five manufacturers are recalling approximately 3,100 wooden and metal bunk beds because openings on the top bunk present a potential entrapment hazard to young children.
Hydro-Air is recalling about 206,000 main drain covers installed in spas, hot tubs, and swimming pools from 1980 to 1995 due to a drowning hazard.
Sta-Rite Industries is recalling model 08417 floor inlet fittings for gunnite and concrete pools and spas because they can entangle hair and cause drowning when improperly installed.
Five manufacturers are recalling approximately 100,000 wooden bunk beds because openings on the top bunk can entrap young children's heads.
CPSC warns that 13,000 All Our Kids portable cribs pose a strangulation hazard due to collapsing top rails. Consumers should stop using and destroy these units immediately.
Century is recalling about 212,000 Fold-N-Go playards because top rails may collapse and trap a child at the neck. Consumers should stop using the product and request a free repair kit.
Gerry Baby Products is recalling approximately 990,000 Model 602 Deluxe Baby Monitors because internal wiring may cause overheating, posing a fire and burn hazard.
EZ Sales, Twin Oaks, and Safesport are recalling 75,000 mini-hammocks that lack spreader bars, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Manco Products is recalling approximately 300,000 go-karts to repair exposed rear axles that can entangle hair or clothing, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Golden Chair and Allen Manufacturing are recalling approximately 142,000 recliner chairs because the gap between the seat and footrest can trap children's heads, posing a strangulation hazard.
Ten manufacturers are recalling over 3 million light-weight net mini-hammocks without spreader bars because they can twist around children's necks, causing strangulation and death.
Square D is recalling about 920,000 electric baseboard heaters sold between 1970 and 1986 due to potential fire and electric shock risks from deteriorating wire insulation.
Meri-Jon Artist Colony is repairing 150,000 zippered bean bag chairs to prevent children from accessing foam pellets, which pose a suffocation risk.
Trelleborg Viking is recalling approximately 5,000 Viking Sport Dry Suit Air Inlet Hose Assemblies because improper seating can cause a free-flow of air, potentially leading to death or serious injury.
CPSC and Astro-Lounger Furniture are recalling approximately 1,000 recliner chairs because the gap between the seat and footrest can entrap a child's head, posing a strangulation risk.
CPSC is recalling over 31,400 wooden bunk beds from Quality Craft, Royce, and Sentury Water & Oak due to entrapment hazards for young children.
Consolidated Stores is recalling 26,000 mini-hammocks sold at Big Lots and Odd Lots because they lack spreader bars, posing a strangulation hazard to children.