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.
Spartan is recalling certain 2010-2011 Gladiator and Metrostar fire apparatus chassis because the side air bag warning light may not function, potentially leaving operators unaware of system faults.
Sprinter is recalling 2011 Sprinter 2500 vans due to improperly welded child restraint latch brackets that may fail in a crash.
Excite USA is recalling Military Copters toy helicopters because plastic blades can detach, posing a laceration hazard. Two laceration injuries were reported.
Hino is recalling 2011 NE8J trucks because improperly heat-treated front wheel bearings may fail, potentially causing a fire or wheel separation.
Husqvarna is recalling about 1,600 TuffTorq yard tractors because the transaxle can fail, causing a loss of braking ability. No injuries have been reported.
Quality Bicycle Products is recalling Civia Loring front bicycle racks because the mounting bracket can crack or break, causing the rack to fall and posing a fall hazard to the rider.
EKSuccess Brands is recalling American Girl Crafts Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelets kits because some beads contain excessive lead. No injuries have been reported.
Woodstock Percussion is recalling Gripper Shaker musical instruments because the handles can detach, posing laceration and choking hazards.
Kahn Enterprises is recalling Beeni Baby Hats because a baby can spit up during use, posing an asphyxiation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling 2011 Victory Cross Country motorcycles because incorrectly machined handlebar clamps may slip, increasing crash risk.
Janome America is recalling about 600 Elna eXcellence 740 sewing machines because internal wires can short circuit, posing a fire risk. One fire incident has been reported.
Bell Sports is recalling full-face bicycle helmets because the plastic chinstrap buckle can fail, posing a head injury hazard.
Horizon Hobby is recalling Blade mCP X remote control model helicopters because the main rotor blades can release, posing an impact and laceration hazard.
Lan Enterprises is recalling Zooper strollers because the gap between the armrest and seat can trap an infant's neck. Consumers should remove the armrest bar and contact the company for a repair kit.
Paramount Pool & Spa Systems is recalling 30 MDX drain covers because incorrect flow ratings pose an entrapment hazard to swimmers.
Waterway Plastics is recalling about 50,850 pool and spa drain covers because incorrect flow ratings could pose an entrapment hazard to swimmers.
Eight manufacturers are recalling approximately 1 million pool and spa drain covers because incorrect water flow ratings could create an entrapment hazard for swimmers.
Lawson Aquatics is recalling approximately 11,940 pool and spa drain covers because incorrect water flow ratings create a possible entrapment hazard for swimmers.
BMW is recalling 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman and Cooper S Clubman vehicles because the tachometer uses non-compliant brake symbols that may hide ABS problems.
STIHL is recalling about 2.3 million gas-powered yard tools because fuel additives can distort the toolless fuel cap, causing fuel spills that pose fire and burn risks.
Terex is recalling 2009 and 2010 TCP40 utility trucks because a lower control lever defect may allow unintended movement of the boom or bucket, posing an injury risk.
Navistar is recalling certain 2011 Holiday Rambler Trip and Monaco Vesta recreational vehicles because a fuel valve cap may fall off, causing engine stalling.
Meijer is recalling Katie Brown 12-piece tea light candle sets because the clear plastic holders can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Navistar is recalling 3,375 model year 2011-2012 commercial trucks because a fuel valve cap may fall off, causing engine stalling and increasing crash risk.
Toyota is recalling 2007-2011 Tundra vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system may not warn drivers of low tire pressure, increasing the risk of tire failure.