Severity 3 of 5
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Severity 3 (High) recalls have a known hazard but no confirmed illness, injury, or property damage in the source text. The risk is theoretical-but-real: a pathogen pre-emptively pulled from shelves before anyone got sick, an allergen mislabeling on an uncommon allergen, a precautionary correction on a device that hasn't yet malfunctioned in the field. Most allergen recalls land here, as do most preventive food recalls based on routine sampling. You should still stop using the product, but you don't need to panic.
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.
Ethicon, Inc. is recalling specific Prolene suture products because a packaging design issue allows the needle to perforate the package, posing a risk of injury or infection.
Cardinal Health is recalling Hydroline Trumpet Valves because the suction valve may not close properly, potentially causing continuous suction.
Ethicon, Inc. is recalling specific Prolene suture products because a packaging design issue allows the needle to perforate the package, posing a risk of injury or infection.
Ethicon is recalling specific Prolene suture products because a packaging design issue allows needles to perforate the package, posing a risk of injury or infection.
Ethicon is recalling specific PRONOVA suture needles because a packaging design issue may allow the needle to perforate the package, posing injury or infection risks.
Avella of Deer Valley is recalling specific lots of ePHEDrine 50mg syringes because bags may leak, compromising sterility.
Ethicon is recalling specific Proline sutures because a packaging design issue allows needles to perforate the package, posing injury and infection risks.
Ethicon is recalling specific Prolene suture products because a packaging design issue may allow needles to perforate the package, posing injury and infection risks.
Ethicon is recalling specific Proline suture products because the needle may perforate the packaging, posing a risk of soft tissue injury or infection.
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc is recalling 264 Oasis MRI systems because an exposed stainless steel belt can cause finger cuts.
Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. is recalling 15 cassettes of fentanyl and bupivacaine due to potential bag leakage and lack of sterility assurance.
GE Medical Systems is recalling T2100 Microflex Drive Treadmills because unaddressed spare parts may cause uncontrolled walking belt motion during stress tests.
Ethicon is recalling 372 units of Proline Suture Blue 18" 7-0 because the needle may perforate the packaging, posing a risk of soft tissue injury or infection.
Ethicon is recalling specific Prolene suture products because a packaging design issue allows needles to perforate the package, posing risks of soft tissue injury or infection.
Ethicon is recalling specific Prolene suture units because a packaging design issue allows needles to perforate the package, posing injury and infection risks.
Wescam Inc is recalling 29 MX-10 surveillance laser systems because the ocular hazard distance is longer than specified, posing a risk of eye exposure.
Ethicon is recalling specific Proline suture products because a packaging design issue allows needles to perforate the package, posing injury and infection risks.
Siemens is recalling 197 units of Dimension Vista MULTI 1 SDIL diluent due to a potential defect in the vial cap septum that may cause inaccurate test results.
NewDeal SA is recalling TIBIAXYS devices because use may cause superficial or deep infections requiring antibiotic treatment or device removal.
T R Toppers, Inc. is recalling Chopped Chocolate Pretzel Pieces due to potential peanut contamination. Consumers should check for Lot 10481 and stop using the product.
Ethicon is recalling 300 units of Proline Suture 30" 6-0 Blue because a packaging design issue may allow the needle to perforate the package, posing injury or infection risks.
JCPenney is recalling Okie Dokie Denim Patches Shortie shorts because the patches can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Ross Stores is recalling Bronze Hammered bistro chairs because the frames can break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the chairs and return them for a full refund.
Karma Automotive is recalling 2018 Revero vehicles because the driver's side exterior rearview mirror may use convex glass instead of flat glass, failing federal safety standards.
Van-Con is recalling 2011-2018 33803 Dual Rear Wheel school buses because seat foam may not absorb enough impact in a crash, increasing injury risk.