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.
Avon is recalling Cozy Warming Polar Bears because the internal heating pouch can overheat and ignite in a microwave, posing fire and burn risks.
Tek Nek Toys is recalling about 122,000 Rock 'N Ride plush rocker toys because the base can become unstable, posing a fall hazard to children.
Educational Insights is recalling approximately 130 Ring Toss Games because the paint on one peg contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Downeast Concepts Inc. is recalling Backyard and Beyond metal water bottles because the surface paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Plan Toys is recalling approximately 3,000 wooden penguin toys because the heads can detach, exposing sharp points that pose a laceration risk.
Yamaha is recalling about 7,800 model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 side-by-side vehicles because a defective brake caliper could cause fluid leaks and loss of braking control.
Hobby Lobby is recalling camouflage Easter egg containers and spinning egg tops because the paint contains excessive lead, violating federal standards.
QVC is recalling about 198,000 Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets because surface paints contain excessive lead, violating federal standards.
Progress Lighting is recalling about 1,000 outdoor ceiling light fixtures because a weld can fail, causing the light to fall and injure consumers.
Salton Inc. is recalling specific chrome two-slice electric toasters because they can turn on without bread and ignite items on top, posing a fire hazard.
Galison/Mudpuppy is recalling about 90,000 wire-bound journals and calendars because the paint on the metal spiral bindings contains excessive levels of lead.
MEGA Brands is recalling MagnaMan magnetic action figures because small magnets can detach and be swallowed, posing risks of intestinal perforation or blockage.
Battat Inc. is recalling Play Wonder Toy Sundae Sets sold at Target because the wooden cherries pose a choking hazard to young children.
Battat is recalling specific Magnabild magnetic building sets because small magnets can fall out and be swallowed. Ingested magnets can cause fatal intestinal injuries.
JCPenney is recalling Cooks deep fryers because a faulty heating element can cause overheating, posing fire and burn risks.
S.U. Wholesale is recalling X Force Commander toy airplanes and Super Famous toy cars and motorcycles because they contain excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.
Ensto Control Oy is recalling about 19,000 toggle and rotary switches because one electrical pole may remain energized when switched off, posing an electric shock hazard.
Ellaroo is recalling about 1,200 infant ring sling carriers because the aluminum rings can bend or break, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Urgent Gear is recalling Micros boys' hooded jackets sold at Nordstrom because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling about 18,000 Silver Square Tealight Candle Holders because the design allows them to heat up, causing flames to burn higher and faster than normal, which poses a fire hazard.
Hamilton Beach is recalling about 482,000 toasters because they may remain energized after popping up, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or fires have been reported.
Rebelette International is recalling approximately 4,800 girls' hooded sweatshirts because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Infantino is recalling specific Lamb Grabby Rattles because the tail piece can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Kawasaki is recalling about 200 KLX140 off-road motorcycles because frame welds may be missing or incorrect, posing a risk of frame failure and serious injury.
LDR Industries is recalling approximately 50,000 LDR 1200 Series Gas Connectors because they can leak propane or natural gas, posing a fire and explosion hazard.