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.
ALEX Toys is recalling three infant building sets because small parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
McDonald's is recalling Step-iT activity wristbands because they can cause skin irritation or burns. Consumers should remove the bands from children and return them for a free replacement.
Crownplace Brands is recalling Aladdin MaxBrite kerosene lamp burners because the threads can disengage, posing burn and fire hazards.
Morbark is recalling 2009-2016 Beever wood chipper trailers because they lack required reflex reflectors, which may reduce visibility to other drivers.
Keystone is recalling 2017 Cougar recreational trailers because they may have incorrect Federal Identification Tags or tires with the wrong load range, which could lead to tire failure.
Chicago Scooter Company is recalling 778 model year 2016-2017 Go. scooters because front wheel bearings may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Edan Diagnostics is recalling 521 EtCO2 modules used in patient monitors because they may provide incorrect CO2 readings.
Merge Healthcare is recalling PACS software versions V6.0.2.0 MR2 and earlier because patient names in the interface do not match the displayed images.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 instruments and reloads due to an increased trend of 'Stapler Firing Failed' messages.
CH Guenther & Sons, Inc. is recalling Williams Chipotle Chili Seasoning because it contains undeclared wheat, a major allergen not listed on the label.
Siemens is recalling Stratus CS STAT Fluorometric Analyzers due to a software defect that may cause inaccurate test results or out-of-range values when TestPaks are near expiration.
Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Zyston Transform Instrument Cases and Implant Kits because the implant locking mechanism is not functioning as intended.
Baptista's Bakery is recalling Snack Factory Original Pretzel Crisps because they may contain undeclared milk. The product was distributed in eight US states and Canada.
Mister Cookie Face is recalling Sundae Shoppe Novelty Ice Cream Dipped Variety cones because they may contain undeclared peanuts.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Servo Humidifier 163 units because cracks may occur at the ISO female connectors.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 instruments and reloads due to an increased trend of firing failures.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 45 devices due to an increased trend of stapler firing failures.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 205 Ingenuity CT units due to software issues in versions 4.1.3, 4.1.4, and 4.1.5 that could affect equipment performance.
Hill-Rom is recalling Volker 2080, 2082, S 280, and S 282 series hospital beds because the side rail latch may fail, causing the rail to lower and the patient to fall.
Xenith is recalling specific football helmets because the shells can crack, posing a risk of head injuries. No injuries have been reported.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 241 Exeter Rasp Handles because they may malfunction during use.
Zimmer Biomet Spine is recalling five Zyston Transform Implant Kits because the locking mechanism is not functioning as intended.
Philips is recalling 80 MX 16-slice CT systems due to software bugs that may cause image mix-ups or scan interruptions.
Merge Healthcare is recalling specific versions of Merge PACS software because lesion measurements differ between unmagnified and magnified mammography images.
Ivoclar Vivadent is recalling OptraPol polishing discs and cups because parts break away during use. The recall covers 86 units distributed in 16 states.