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.
The CPSC warned consumers that certain G.L. Electric Flasheat portable water heaters may cause serious electric shock. The agency authorized proceedings to remove the products from the marketplace.
Wham-O is recalling approximately 2.5 million Water Wiggle toys because the exposed aluminum nozzle can cause drowning if the bell-shaped head is removed.
The CPSC issued a warning for four models of Ambory portable immersible electric water heaters due to a serious shock hazard that reportedly caused a fatality.
The CPSC issued a warning for specific automatic baseball pitching machines due to reports of severe brain damage and other serious injuries.
La Cibeles is recalling approximately 37,000 Chupete baby pacifiers because the plastic shield can catch in a child's throat, posing a choking risk.
CPSC is recalling DOLAX and OLLA pacifiers imported from Spain because they pose a substantial suffocation hazard to infants. Consumers should remove the items from children's possession and return them for a refund.
La Cibeles is recalling approximately 38,000 Chupetes baby pacifiers because the plastic shield can catch in a child's throat, posing a choking hazard.
CPSC warns that imported wool yarn may contain anthrax spores, linked to a weaver's death. Consumers should seal the yarn and contact health officials.
The CPSC issued a warning for over five million aluminum baseball and softball bats with rubber grips due to the risk of the bat detaching during a swing.
CPSC warns that A. K. Electric trouble lights pose an imminent risk of fatal electric shock due to a design flaw in the handle.
The CPSC recalled Jackson Furniture toy chests because children's heads were caught between the front of the case and the top, causing one death and one serious injury.
The CPSC warned that approximately 200,000 Wel-Dex arc welders may contain defects capable of causing fatal electric shock. Consumers should immediately cease use of the product.
The CPSC issued a fourth warning for Mini Shadowy Stand Lamps due to defects that could cause fatal electric shock. Consumers should stop using the lamps and return them for a refund.
CPSC warns that approximately 3,000 gas and electric clothes dryers may have defective timers capable of causing fatal electric shock. Consumers are urged to unplug affected units immediately.
The CPSC issued a third warning for Mini Shadowy Stand Lamps due to defects that could cause fatal electric shock. Consumers are urged to stop using the lamps immediately.
The CPSC issued a second warning regarding Rainbow Lamps sold by Spencer Gifts and Greenland Studios due to a defect that could cause fatal electric shock.
The CPSC warned consumers to stop using Mini Shadowy Stand Lamps due to defects that could cause fatal electric shock. Approximately 35,000 units were sold in the U.S.
CPSC warns that Kelsey-Stuart 12-volt battery chargers (Model A-610) sold after December 1973 may cause fatal electric shock. Consumers should discontinue use immediately.
The CPSC banned Foil Art, Scotch Brand, and Krylon spray adhesives after research linked them to chromosome breakage and birth defects.