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.
Global Plastics is recalling Bay West & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut paper towel dispensers because the electric board can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Ross Stores is recalling about 1,800 marble top plant stands because the tops can detach and fall, posing an injury risk.
Polaris is recalling about 3,800 2009 Ranger side-by-side vehicles because an electrical short in the tail light wiring harness can cause overheating and fire.
Russell Brands is recalling approximately 1,700 Spalding in-ground basketball hoops because base bolts can fail, causing the unit to fall and posing a risk of serious injury.
Nova Natural Toys & Crafts is recalling about 265 Yayita Baby Hammocks because they can flip over, posing fall and strangulation risks to infants.
Kaplan Early Learning is recalling La Siesta Yayita Baby Hammocks because they can flip over, posing fall and strangulation risks to infants.
Fender is recalling SWR Natural Blonde acoustic bass amplifiers because internal wiring can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Sherwin-Williams is recalling Purdy 2 ½" 4-Edge Scrapers because the body can break away from the handle, posing a laceration hazard.
Domestications is recalling wooden bed steps that can break during use, posing a fall hazard. The company has received reports of injuries from falls.
Little Tikes is recalling Clubhouse Swing Sets because missing assembly instructions for the swing seat harness could cause the seat to detach, posing a fall hazard.
Burlington Coat Factory is recalling boy's hooded sweatshirts and warm up sets due to a strangulation hazard from drawstrings. No injuries have been reported.
Frigidaire is recalling about 35,000 clothes washers sold under multiple brands because a drain pump defect can cause heat buildup and fire.
Blitz USA is recalling specific Enviro-Flo Plus fuel containers because the spout cap can dislodge, allowing gasoline vapors to escape and creating a fire hazard.
BabySwede LLC is recalling BabyBjörn bouncer chairs because small sharp metal objects found in the padded area can protrude, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Lyne Yi International is recalling Reflections of Magic Hanging Mirrors because the metal hanging plate can detach, causing the mirror to fall and posing impact or laceration risks.
Foamorder.com is recalling Natural Sense foam mattresses that fail federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
LeapFrog is recalling My Pal Scout electronic plush dogs because plastic decals on the paws can be removed and ingested by children, posing a choking hazard.
OJ Electronics is recalling about 30,000 208-Volt and 240-Volt thermostats for under-floor heating systems because the floor sensor or cable can be damaged, posing an electric shock risk.
Brown Shoe Co. and Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. are recalling Buster Brown clog children's shoes because decorative wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
LEGO Systems is recalling Power Functions IR Remote Controls because the batteries can overheat, posing a burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Thane is recalling Orbitrek Elite elliptical gliders because incorrect instructions may cause bolts to loosen, creating a fall hazard.
Stamina Products is recalling about 11,000 elliptical cross trainers because pedal shafts may loosen, posing a serious injury risk. Consumers should stop using the machines until they receive new instructions.
Hobby Lobby is recalling about 500 leather butterfly chairs because the legs can detach unexpectedly, causing the chair to collapse and posing a fall hazard.
Evenflo is recalling Switch-A-Roo telephone toys because a mirror decal can peel off and pose a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported.
EMH Associates is recalling about 4,400 children's hooded jackets sold at Meijers because the waist drawstrings pose an entrapment hazard to children.