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.
Sunsations is recalling about 12,000 children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Haier America is recalling about 53,800 commercial-style blenders because the blade assemblies may come apart or break, posing a laceration risk.
Team Work Trading is expanding a recall of children's metal pendants containing high levels of lead. Consumers should remove the pendants from children and contact the company for a refund.
Allura Imports is recalling girl's hooded sweatshirts sold at Burlington Coat Factory because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
Fashion Options is recalling boy's velour warm-up sets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Electrolux is recalling specific ICON and Kenmore PRO gas ranges because an incorrect part causes incomplete combustion, releasing carbon monoxide.
Cost Plus World Market is recalling specific stainless steel cookware sets because the handles can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Grand World Inc. is recalling Bobby Chupete pacifiers because the mouth guard is too small, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.
Century 21 Promotions is recalling about 17,000 youth hooded sweatshirts and jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Three Sisters Toys is recalling Yayita Baby Hammocks because they can flip over, posing fall and strangulation risks to infants. No incidents have been reported.
Gorilla Inc. is recalling about 90 EXO-Tech Safety Harnesses because the waist belt webbing is not properly anchored, creating a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Easton Sports is recalling about 6,400 bicycles with EA30 stems because the stems can crack, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Homelite is recalling about 85,000 backpack blowers because the fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard.
IBM recalled power adapters for RDX hard drives because a plastic weld can fail, exposing live electrical contacts and posing a shock hazard.
The Life is Good Company is recalling about 15,000 Fall 2009 Newbury Travel Mugs because they can become excessively hot to the touch, posing a burn hazard.
MacPherson's is recalling Young Artist Easels because the chalkboard surface contains high levels of lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.
Samsung is recalling about 43,000 over-the-range microwave ovens because an installation bolt could contact electrical components, creating a shock hazard.
Target is recalling Halloween flashlights sold in 2009 because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn risk. Consumers should stop using the products and return them for a refund.
Sony is recalling approximately 69,000 VAIO computer AC adapters because insulation failure can cause electrical shock. No injuries have been reported in the United States.
Whole Space is recalling Faux Suede Roman Shades sold by Hanover Direct because exposed cords pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Belkin is recalling specific SurgeMaster surge protectors because the rotating plug molding can crack or detach, posing a shock hazard.
IKEA is recalling ISDANS, TUPPLUR, and ENJE roller blinds because the bead chain can pose a strangulation hazard if the tension device is not installed.
Louis Hornick & Co. is recalling Dublin Energy Solution Roman Shades sold at Bed Bath & Beyond because exposed inner cords pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Toro is recalling about 4,100 liquid-cooled Z Master ZRT mowers because the coolant overflow container can over-pressurize and spray hot coolant, posing a burn risk.
Cambridge Silversmiths is recalling Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic flatware sets because plastic handle inserts can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.