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.
Gillig is recalling 1997-2017 Low Floor transit buses because front turn signals may not be sufficiently visible, increasing crash risk.
USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for PREMO Brand wraps due to possible Listeria contamination from a cheese ingredient. No illnesses have been reported.
Tiffin is recalling 2017 Allegro Open Road motorhomes because the tow hitch sticker lists incorrect weight capacities, which could lead to hitch failure.
General Motors is recalling 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles because water may enter the electric power steering connectors, potentially causing a loss of power steering.
BMW is recalling 2017 430i, 440i, M4, and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles because seat-mounted air bag inflator initiators may fail to ignite during a crash.
STIHL is recalling about 100,000 gas-powered chain saws because a leaking fuel line can cause fire and burn hazards. Consumers should stop using the saws and return them for a free repair.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 307,629 vehicles because repeated starter attempts may overheat a component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling specific bone marrow aspiration needles because a potential defect in the blister packaging may compromise the sterility of the product.
Terumo CVS is recalling Hercules 360 Universal Stabilizing Arms because pins may come loose and fall into the surgical site.
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC is recalling 24 GN200 Caiman HF generators due to a faulty component that may impact proper device functioning.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Vanguard Total Knee punch-through trial plates due to potential alumina inclusions in the raw material that could cause the instruments to crack or separate.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Maquet Ocean Water Seal Chest Drains because the manual vent valve may fail to re-seal after use.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Maquet Express Dry Seal Suction OCEAN DRAIN chest drains because the manual vent valve may fail to re-seal after use.
Calphalon is recalling approximately 2 million Contemporary Cutlery knives because blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Siemens is recalling 194 ONCOR radiation therapy systems in the US due to incorrect collimator position displays and improper weld seams.
Encore Medical is recalling 13 LIMA Modular Revision Hip Stems because they were inadvertently re-sterilized, which may compromise the integrity of the safety screw.
Moose Toys is recalling Little Live Pets Lil Frog toys because the battery cap can become a projectile and chemicals can leak, causing eye irritation.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling T-LOK bone marrow biopsy needles due to a potential defect in the blister packaging that may compromise sterility.
Abbott Vascular is recalling the StarClose SE Vascular Closure System because the device may fail to deploy the clip.
Pier Fish Company is recalling 34 cases of frozen ground tuna in Massachusetts and Ohio due to elevated histamine levels.
BWI Inc is recalling Burt's British Hand Cooked Potato Chips because they are labeled gluten-free but contain gluten. The recall covers 653 cases distributed in 24 U.S. states and the Grand Cayman.
Advanced Sterilization Products is recalling STERRAD NX Sterilization Systems because the door interlock may disengage for 20 seconds after a power outage.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling Maquet Express Dry Seal Suction chest drains because the manual vent valve may fail to re-seal after being depressed.
Merge Healthcare is recalling Schiller PB 1000 blood pressure pumps because insufficient voltage causes them to fail before reaching adequate pressure.
Atrium Medical is recalling Maquet Ocean Water Seal Chest Drains because the manual vent valve may fail to re-seal after being depressed.