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.
Eldorado National is recalling 2011 Axess and E-Z Rider II Max buses because emergency egress window handles may break, potentially trapping passengers.
Gillig is recalling 657 model year 2010 Low Floor transit buses because emergency egress window handles may break, potentially trapping passengers.
Dream On Me is recalling Happy Swing II infant swings because the opening between the tray or grab bar and the seat can allow a child's body to pass through, posing a strangulation hazard.
Trend Lab is recalling about 16,850 children's upholstered toddler chairs because loose staples in the binding may pose laceration or choking hazards.
Dream On Me is recalling Bistro high chairs because openings in the seat and tray can allow a child's neck to become entrapped, posing a strangulation risk.
Volvo is recalling 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks because the seat belt d-ring weld may be insufficient, potentially failing to restrain occupants in a crash.
Taphandles is recalling about 24,000 ceramic beer tap handles because they can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Kardium is recalling 480 units of the TORQ Sternal Closure Device because a metal part may dislodge during use.
3M is recalling Steri-Vac 5XL and 8XL gas sterilizers because the electrical grounding mechanism did not meet safety standards.
Springside Cheese Corp is voluntarily recalling rBGH Free White Cheddar produced in late August and early September 2012 due to potential Giardia contamination from an employee illness.
New Flyer is recalling 2010 GE35LFR and GE40LFR transit buses because emergency egress window handles may break before releasing the latch, potentially trapping passengers.
Springside Cheese Corp is voluntarily recalling specific cheddar and horseradish cheeses produced in late August and early September 2012 due to potential Giardia contamination.
Springside Cheese Corp is voluntarily recalling Colby cheese produced in late August and early September 2012 due to potential Giardia contamination from an employee illness.
Springside Cheese Corp is voluntarily recalling Monterey Jack Dill Cheese produced in August and September 2012 due to potential Giardia contamination from an employee illness.
BioMérieux is recalling PREVI Isola Systems because they may fail to dispense specimens, leading to false negative microbiological test results.
Winco Mfg. is recalling Caremor Cliner patient recliners because a back frame may not snap properly onto the chair frame.
Beckman Coulter is recalling Access Folate Calibrators because they may produce falsely elevated results that could mask a folate deficiency.
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems is recalling 56 Eon Mini Implantable Pulse Generators manufactured in April 2012 due to a potential internal battery contact issue that could cause painful stimulation surges.
Springside Cheese Corp is voluntarily recalling Color Cheddar Tomato Basil cheese produced in August and September 2012 due to potential Giardia contamination from an employee illness.
Pacific Northwest Tofu, LLC is recalling Dae Han Tofu Soya Select Stir Fried Tofu because soy was partially declared on the label due to a printing error.
Medtronic is recalling 247 units of the Premier Anterior Cervical Plate System Screw Block because gauge lines may be misaligned, potentially causing screws to be measured as 1 mm shorter than their actual length.
Springside Cheese Corp is voluntarily recalling Monterey Jack Roasted Red Pepper Cheese produced in late August and early September 2012 due to potential Giardia contamination from an employee illness.
Springside Cheese Corp is voluntarily recalling Monterey Jack Salsa Cheese produced in late August and early September 2012 due to potential Giardia contamination from an employee illness.
Springside Cheese Corp is voluntarily recalling specific White Cheddar Midgets produced in late August and early September 2012 due to potential Giardia contamination from an employee illness.
Springside Cheese Corp is voluntarily recalling Blue Cheese Color Cheddar produced in August and September 2012 due to potential Giardia contamination from an employee illness.