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.
Tekkeon Inc. is recalling about 500 MyPower ALL Plus external laptop batteries because they can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Southern Technologies is recalling about 500 Powertec 8-inch Drill Presses because wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock.
Sony is recalling about 233,000 VAIO notebook computers because they can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should install a free firmware update to fix the issue.
Salomon is recalling specific ski boot sole pads and boots because the toe portion may release from bindings, posing a fall hazard. One injury involving a fractured leg was reported.
Christy is recalling about 8,600 women's bathrobes sold at Bloomingdale's because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury.
Coachmen is recalling 2010 and 2011 Catalina travel trailers because emergency windows may stick or require excessive force to open, increasing injury risk.
Felt Bicycles is recalling 2009 B12, B16, and S32 road bicycles because the fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Aqua Lung America is recalling Apeks WTX power inflators because the oral inflator button can detach, causing a leak and drowning risk.
SmileMakers is recalling children's Happy Charm Bracelets and Football Rings because the metal contains high levels of toxic cadmium.
Big Fireworks is recalling Super Lightning Rockets because they are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, posing a risk of burns and bodily harm.
NHTSA is recalling 2,589 Dodge, Freightliner, and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans from 2009-2010 because a cracked spring plate may cause engine oil to leak into the engine compartment.
Radio Systems Corporation is recalling power adapters sold with PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleepers because they can cause arcing, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Buswest is recalling certain 2011 Thomas Built HDX school buses because misaligned seat cushion locking mechanisms could detach in a crash, increasing injury risk.
Fleetwood is recalling 2010 Encounter and 2011 Storm motor homes because a required emergency egress window was not installed in the road-side bedroom wall.
Suzuki is recalling 2010 Kizashi vehicles because a dashboard door may open in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the part free of charge.
Pierce is recalling 2003-2009 fire trucks because a hose tray latch may open while driving, causing the hose to drop and creating a crash risk.
McNeilus is recalling certain Autocar trucks because air lines to the air holdback valve may have been incorrectly reconnected after chassis air tanks were relocated.
Bridgestone is recalling certain R192 truck and bus tires because a sidewall wear indicator may expose body ply cord, increasing the risk of air loss and a crash.
Procter & Gamble is recalling 1-liter bottles of Scope Original Mint Mouthwash because some caps may not be child-resistant, posing a risk of alcohol ingestion.
Forest River is recalling 2010 Sunseeker and Lexington motor homes because interior fabric lacks required flame retardant treatment, increasing fire risk.
Toyota is recalling 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles because fuel leakage exceeded federal safety limits during crash testing, posing a fire risk.
Simmons Juvenile Products is recalling approximately 50,000 drop-side cribs because the drop sides can malfunction, posing risks of entrapment, suffocation, and falls.
Wilton Industries is recalling about 7,300 Youth Tiaras sold at retailers like Party City and Amazon.com because they contain high levels of lead, posing a health risk to young children.
Suntech Enterprises is recalling about 8,400 baby walkers because they can fit through doorways and lack sufficient stair protection, posing a fall risk.
Starcraft is recalling 2007-2009 Allstar shuttle buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts due to a software defect that may cause the lift to overrun the vehicle floor level.