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.
Polaris is recalling approximately 8,500 2009-2010 Sportsman ATVs because a front suspension part can separate, causing loss of steering control.
Dive Rite is recalling about 16,000 Wings buoyancy compensators because rusted valve springs may fail, causing leaks and a drowning hazard.
Procter & Gamble is recalling Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquicaps because the packaging failed to meet child-resistant closure requirements.
Jason Evans Associates is recalling boy's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings sold at Burlington Coat Factory due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Precious Moments is recalling Angel Christmas Tree Toppers because undersized wiring can cause the switch assembly to overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Restoration Hardware Baby & Child is recalling Roman shades with black-out lining due to a strangulation hazard involving exposed cords.
American Vintage Group is recalling about 1,100 custom faux wood blinds sold in Texas due to a risk of strangulation from the pull cord.
Todson Inc. is recalling Zefal CO2 bicycle tire inflators sold at Walmart because the pressurized cartridge can separate from the pump head, posing a risk of injury.
Timberland is recalling specific children's boots because the insole logo contains excessive lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
International Merchandise is recalling Deluxe Matchstick Roll-Up Shades sold at Big Lots due to a risk of strangulation for children. No injuries have been reported.
JCPenney is recalling over 2.2 million Roman shades and 340 roll-up blinds because exposed cords and loops pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Pottery Barn is recalling approximately 350,000 Roman and roller shades due to a strangulation hazard involving exposed cords and unsecured loops.
Lotus & Windoware is recalling about 250,000 oval roll-up blinds sold at Ace Hardware and Big Lots because the lifting loop can pose a strangulation hazard to children.
West Elm is recalling approximately 42,000 Jute/Poly Roman shades sold between 2005 and 2009 because the exposed cords pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Draper Inc. is recalling approximately 1,800 Roman FlexShades because exposed cords and loose bead chains pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Airtex Design Group is recalling Roman Shades sold by The Land of Nod due to a strangulation hazard involving exposed cords.
Louis Hornick & Co. is recalling Newport Energy Solution Roman Shades sold at Ross Stores because exposed inner cords pose a strangulation hazard to children.
OSRAM SYLVANIA is recalling LED Rocketship PalPODzzz portable nightlights because the recharging base can break, exposing electrical components and posing a shock hazard.
MTD Products Inc. is recalling approximately 28,100 log splitters sold in the U.S. and Canada because the control handle may fail to stop the wedge, posing an amputation risk.
Little Miss Matched is recalling girls' pajama sets because they fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk to children.
Variety Wholesalers is recalling Super Rig Play Sets because the toy trucks contain high levels of lead in the surface coating, violating federal standards.
Simon & Schuster is recalling Monday the Bullfrog Plush Books because the plastic eye can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Edushape is recalling Snap Beads because the peg tips may break off, posing a choking hazard to small children. No injuries have been reported.
Evenflo is recalling ExerSaucer activity centers because a candle flame on a cake toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
NTD Apparel is recalling Hello Kitty zip-up hoodie sweatshirts for children because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.