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.
Amana is recalling Modern Maid single gas wall ovens because they may overheat surrounding cabinets and cause a fire, including one fatality.
CPSC recalls Turner LP-2440 propane heaters due to a defective burner element that may cause carbon monoxide poisoning and death.
Wayne Industries is recalling over 40,000 portable electric advertising signs that lack ground fault circuit interrupters, posing a risk of electric shock or electrocution.
CPSC and five manufacturers are recalling approximately 142,000 zippered bean bag chairs because they present a suffocation hazard to children.
CPSC and 11 manufacturers are recalling over 320,000 wooden bunk beds because top bunk openings may trap young children's heads.
CPSC and manufacturers are repairing over 10 million zippered bean bag chairs to prevent child suffocation and choking.
Okla Homer Smith is recalling crib drop side rails with missing or loose slats that pose an entrapment hazard to children.
Baby Trend is recalling Baby Express and Home and Roam crib playpens because they can collapse if not fully locked, posing a strangulation risk.
CPSC and seven manufacturers are urging the removal of heavy animal swings from playgrounds due to reports of head injuries and two deaths.
Baseline Design is recalling 2.5 million bean bag chairs because toddlers can suffocate by inhaling foam pellets. Consumers should stop using the chairs and contact the manufacturer.
El Rancho Furniture is recalling approximately 10,000 to 14,000 wooden bunk beds after a two-year-old child died from head entrapment. Consumers should discard or destroy the beds immediately.
CPSC and the Window Covering Safety Council are addressing window blind pull cords associated with child strangulation deaths. Consumers should obtain safety tassels to modify existing window coverings.
Bernzomatic is offering $250 for the return of model TX900 and TX900A propane heaters due to a defective burner that has caused carbon monoxide poisoning.
HydraBaths is recalling whirlpool bath suction covers manufactured before 1985 due to a risk of hair entrapment that can cause drowning.
The CPSC is recalling specific multiple-tube fireworks from five distributors because they may tip over and fire horizontally, posing a risk of death or serious injury.
Baby Trend is recalling Home and Roam playpens because top rails may collapse, posing a strangulation hazard to infants.
Starr Display Fireworks is recalling approximately 150,000 four-shot rack fireworks devices because they may tip over and fire horizontally, posing a risk of death or serious injury.
CPSC is recalling approximately 83,000 electric worm probes sold by six retailers due to electrocution risks. Consumers should stop using the product and return it for a refund.
CPSC reissued a notice for approximately 1.5 million swing sets sold between 1973 and 1991 due to a strangulation risk from clothing strings. Consumers are advised to discard the products immediately as the manufacturers are out of business.
Rio Plastics is replacing suction covers on five Aqua Swim 'N' Spa models sold between 1986 and 1990 to prevent hair entrapment and drowning.
Kolcraft is recalling 11,638 Playskool Travel-Lite portable cribs because folding side rails can trap infants, causing suffocation. Three infant deaths have been reported.
CPSC issued a warning for Aaron Furniture bunk beds sold in 1985-1986 due to design flaws that contributed to an infant's death.
CPSC recalls Hedstrom, Blazon, and Sears T-style swing sets because clothing strings can entangle in the slide handrail, posing a strangulation risk.
CPSC recalls Seward Luggage Decorator Cubes with hinged lids due to strangulation and suffocation risks. Three children were killed in separate incidents.
Cosco is recalling approximately 155,000 Youth Options metal toddler beds because children may become entrapped between the bed arches or mattress.