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.
Britt Tech is offering free safety kits for approximately 136,000 electric pressure washers to reduce the risk of electric shock. The recall follows six reported deaths related to the use of these machines.
CPSC and Symmons warn that pressure-balancing shower systems may cause scalding if not properly installed. The agency is aware of 12 incidents, including 4 deaths.
Robertshaw Controls is offering $150 to replace older Unitrol A-l series liquid propane water heating controls due to wear-related explosion and fire risks.
Robertshaw Controls is recalling Unitrol 110 and 200 LP gas water heater control valves manufactured between 1954 and 1957 due to risks of explosion, fire, and death.
CPSC announced a corrective action plan for mobile Enterprise amusement rides following a fatal accident at the 1983 Texas State Fair.
CPSC issued a complaint against Honeywell V5130 gas valves used in LP gas water heaters due to a defect causing fires and explosions.
Patton Electric is recalling approximately 102,000 portable electric space heaters sold as Patton and Sears brands due to a possible fire hazard involving the control switch.
Bassett Furniture Industries is recalling Candlelite and Mandalay cribs because the headboard design has been linked to nine infant strangulation deaths.
CPSC announces agreement with six manufacturers to stop producing and distributing V-shaped accordion baby gates due to strangulation hazards.
The CPSC issued an alert for M.R. Lane Jiffy A-4 tennis net tighteners due to a fatality and 18 injuries, including lacerations, caused by the device's springing lever.
R. Dakin & Co. is renewing efforts to recall six models of stuffed mobile toys that pose a strangulation risk to infants due to elastic cords.
CPSC warns that over 1,000 Stralighter non-full size baby cribs present a neck entrapment hazard that resulted in one infant death.
Hydro Air is recalling approximately 125,000 suction drain cover fittings for spas and hot tubs due to a danger of hair entrapment that has resulted in two deaths.
Reliance is recalling approximately 390,000 Protecto Hold Me Tite squeeze toys because the handle can lodge in an infant's throat, causing choking or suffocation.
CPSC renewed efforts to replace Creative Playthings Indoor Gym House ladders after a two-year-old died from strangulation in California.
Honeywell is recalling over 200,000 liquid propane gas control valves used in heating appliances due to a risk of gas leaks and explosions.
HOME Division of Lear Siegler is repairing MMG Miller gas furnaces used in mobile homes because corroded vent systems may leak carbon monoxide, posing a risk of death or poisoning.
Robertshaw Controls is recalling Unitrol model 110 and 200 fuel controls for LP gas water heaters due to a defect that may cause gas leaks, explosions, and fires.
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.
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.
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.