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.
EB Brands is recalling approximately 3 million fitness balls sold under Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo, and Body Fit brands because overinflation can cause the balls to burst, leading to falls.
Tupperware U.S. is recalling about 44,000 Shape-O Toy Maracas because they can break and expose small parts, posing choking and suffocation risks to young children.
Philips is recalling about 155,000 Senseo one-cup coffeemakers because an electrical fault and calcium buildup can cause the boiler to burst, posing a burn risk.
Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. is recalling CARS Fleece Clog children's shoes sold at Wal-Mart because decorative wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Ross Stores is recalling about 730 folding wooden patio chairs because side supports can splinter, posing a fall hazard.
Wal-Mart is recalling about 200,000 pairs of George brand women's shoes because the heels can detach, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop wearing them and return them for a full refund.
Simplicity Travel Tender Play Yards are recalled because rails can collapse, posing fall and entrapment risks to young children.
Healthtex is recalling Zoo pacifiers because the nipples can separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Honeywell is recalling Vista Residential Security System Control Panels because the wireless silent panic feature may fail to trigger the alarm on the first press.
Polaris is recalling about 7,200 snowmobiles because fuel lines may contact each other, causing leaks and posing a fire hazard. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Stanley is recalling approximately 78,000 stud sensors because they may fail to detect AC electrical wires, posing a shock hazard to users.
RadioShack is recalling approximately 18,000 illuminated rocker switches because incorrect wiring instructions on the packaging create a shock hazard for consumers.
Horizon Hobby is recalling about 15,000 Spektrum DX6i radio transmitters because they can cause model aircraft to crash or propellers to spin unexpectedly, posing impact and laceration hazards.
Lakeshore Learning Materials is recalling 'What's Inside?' Soft Toy Boxes because the butterfly head can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Central Fireplace is recalling about 760 direct vent gas fireplaces because accumulated gas can shatter the glass doors, posing a laceration risk.
Electrolux is recalling about 320,000 cordless stick vacuums because the batteries can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury.
Lenovo is recalling about 230 AC Adaptors used with ThinkVision Soundbars because the plastic shell can crack, posing a risk of electric shock.
Outerwears Inc. is recalling approximately 500 fuel funnel pre-filters because they can create a flash when removed from a fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
Zebco is recalling approximately 2,700 children's fishing pole sets because the orange reels contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Golden Grove Trading is recalling children's hooded fleece jackets because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
MM Compound is recalling about 2,200 boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Four Star Group USA is recalling Fresh Décor LED Star String Lights sold at Safeway stores because the electrical wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Dysfunctional Clothing is recalling about 450 children's hooded fleece sweatshirts because the drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Rusty North America is recalling 635 boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
La Jolla Sport is recalling about 9,700 O'Neill children's hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.