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.
KZ-RV is recalling 723 recreational vehicles because a rivet on the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give and increasing the risk of personal injury.
General Motors is recalling 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibus because the sunroof switch may be pressed inadvertently, causing the roof to close unexpectedly and risk pinch injuries.
Buy4easy is recalling TMS JX-A111 full-face motorcycle helmets because the shells fracture and liners split during testing, failing federal safety standards.
General Motors is recalling 2015 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax vehicles because tire placards lack rim size information, which may lead to incorrect rim replacement and increased crash risk.
Jerr-Dan is recalling 50 model year 2010 Standard Duty Wreckers because the underlift boom may drift down during towing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Spinrite Yarns LP is recalling Bernat Tizzy Yarn because it can unravel or snag, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.
Ungar's Food Products is recalling Dr. Praeger's Bombay Curry Veggie Burgers because a cumin ingredient tested positive for peanut protein.
Siemens Healthcare is recalling capillary caps for RAPIDLyte blood collection devices because they may not attach properly, causing glass capillaries to break.
GE Healthcare is recalling Proteus XR/a X-ray systems because a steel cable supporting the bucky device may break. A falling bucky could injure a patient or operator.
Pivotal Health Solutions is recalling 35 Apollo Laser Desktop Control Units because internal mounting kits do not meet safety standards, increasing the risk of electric shock.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 12 SOMATOM Force CT systems due to potential image artifacts and safety-related software issues.
Siemens Healthcare is recalling capillary caps that may fail to attach, causing glass capillaries to break.
Synthes, Inc. is recalling Inserter for Titanium Elastic Nails due to potential mechanical failures including shaft breakage and chuck malfunction.
Woodstock Safety Mirror Co. is recalling specific Stop Arms because the border width is too narrow, reducing visibility and failing federal safety standards.
Dako North America Inc. is recalling four models of automated slide stainers because a defect may cause buffer leakage, leading to false negative diagnostic results.
Charles Machine is recalling 2013-2015 Ditch Witch T18 trailers because incorrect bearing pre-loads may cause wheels to lock up, increasing crash risk.
Siemens Healthcare is recalling capillary caps that may fail to attach, causing glass capillaries to break.
Villa Radiology Systems LLC is recalling 30 Juno DFR X-ray systems because they lack required audible signals, permanent activation, and manual override features.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial Plates due to increased complaints of loosening and radiolucent lines.
Medela Inc. is recalling sterile enteral feeding syringes because a potential packaging breach may have compromised their sterility.
Arrow International Inc is recalling 166 units of Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kits due to a potential leak that allows helium to escape.
Graco is recalling specific child seats manufactured in 2014-2015 because they lack a label indicating where to find the instruction manual, potentially leading to improper use.
Altec is recalling 2014 Aerial Devices because a counterbalance valve may crack, causing hydraulic leaks and unintended boom movement that increases injury risk.
Newmar is recalling 153 model year 2014-2015 motor homes because wiper blades may separate from the arms, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk.
Bear Creek Smokehouse is recalling approximately 3,700 pounds of beef products because they contain soy, a known allergen not declared on the label.