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.
Biomet is recalling 50 Black Mamba Suture Passers because a weld defect may cause the instrument's jaw to fail to actuate properly.
Aesculap, Inc. is recalling 41 Flexible Bone Awls (SJ607R) because the flexible shaft may break during surgery, posing a risk of fragments remaining in patients.
Becton Dickinson is recalling 4.8 million blood collection tubes because stoppers may not be fully inserted, posing a risk of blood exposure.
Siemens is recalling 106 Reagent Management System units because a missing safety cover exposes an electrical hazard on the compressor.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 89 Universal Power System handpieces that may start by themselves when the power source is connected.
Origin8 is recalling F1, F3, and F7 folding bicycles because the frame welds can crack or fail, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the bikes and return them for a free replacement.
Siemens is recalling four Reagent Management System units because a missing safety cover exposes an electrical termination block, creating a shock hazard.
CareFusion is recalling 157 Alaris EtCO2 Module 8300 units because they may have been tested with high CO2 concentrations, potentially causing incorrect measurements.
Siemens is recalling MAGNETOM MRI systems due to potential quench line installation errors that could cause oxygen displacement or cold burns.
The Family Jewels LLC is recalling Fat Bastard Gourmet Chick Dip because it contains undeclared honey, a major food allergen.
Becton Dickinson is recalling 770 units of Enterococcus Screen Agar QUAD Plates due to potential breakthrough growth of Enterococcus faecalis near the end of shelf life.
Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Winn Dixie Old Fashioned Potato Salad due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Micro Bird is recalling 66 model year 2015 school buses because the stop arm decal may peel off, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling 80,500 units of Surflo Winged Infusion Sets distributed in California due to potential improper bonding between the tube and luer.
CareFusion is recalling Alaris Pump SmartSite Infusion Sets because disconnection and leakage may occur during infusion.
KTM North America is recalling about 550 model year 2015 and 2016 Freeride 250R off-road motorcycles because fuel can escape from the tank breather assembly, posing a fire and injury risk.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 87 Universal Power System handpieces because a malfunction could cause them to start unexpectedly when connected to a power source.
Biomet is recalling A.L.P.S. 4.0mm Cancellous Locking Screws because a single-lead thread design may cause screws to sit proud or back out, potentially requiring revision surgery.
Macy's is recalling Martha Stewart Collection 10-piece cookware sets because metal discs on the frying pans can pop off and injure users.
Tiffin is recalling 2007-2015 motorhomes because a bolt on the electric steps may fracture, causing the steps to become unstable and increasing the risk of injury.
Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling Cinnamon Topical G4205 because it may contain metal. The recall covers 176,596 lbs distributed across 19 states.
Medtronic is recalling 53 MiniMed 620G insulin pumps because a motor malfunction may stop insulin delivery. The issue involves a ball bearing assembly.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 45 Optima IGS 320 systems due to a potential safety issue involving non-recoverable loss of displayed imaging.
Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling Sprinkle King Black Sanding Sugar because it may contain metal. The product was distributed to 19 states.
Navistar is recalling certain 2007-2015 IC Bus transit models because wheelchair lift bearings may move out of position, causing the platform to fall.