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.
Really Useful Products is recalling about 51,600 children's necklaces due to high lead levels. Consumers should remove the jewelry from children and return it for a refund.
Trane is recalling about 10,580 PTEE and PTHE series air conditioners because a displaced heating element can cause the unit to overheat and smoke.
Dollar Days International is recalling 180 children's parka jackets with hood drawstrings due to a strangulation hazard. No injuries have been reported.
MTD Southwest Inc. is recalling Troy-Bilt and Craftsman gasoline chain saws because the plastic front handle can break, posing a laceration hazard.
Pottery Barn is recalling approximately 68,000 gourd-shaped candles because they may fail to self-extinguish, posing fire and burn risks.
Environmental Lighting Concepts is recalling Taylor desk lamps sold at Office Depot because a misaligned fiberglass sheath poses a shock hazard.
Scott Electric is recalling about 30,000 counterfeit Square D circuit breakers sold in Pennsylvania, Texas, and nationwide because they may not trip when overloaded, posing a fire hazard.
Provo Craft is recalling approximately 76,000 decorative snaps and metal clips because they contain high levels of lead, posing a poisoning hazard to young children.
Target is recalling Play Wonder Puzzle Tables because puzzle piece handles can detach, posing choking and laceration risks to young children.
Target is recalling approximately 190,500 Kool Toyz children's products due to lead paint and sharp points. Consumers should return items to Target for a full refund.
Ansul Incorporated is recalling approximately 154,000 K-GUARD, SENTRY, and FLAG FIRE fire extinguishers because a cracked pick-up tube could prevent the unit from discharging during a fire.
Enesco Group Inc. is recalling Heartwood Creek Turtle Sprinklers because they can break or shatter during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Gund Inc. is recalling about 18,900 Woodles Activity Toys because wooden rings can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Delta Enterprise is recalling about 3,000 Cars Toy Storage Benches sold at Toys "R" Us because the red paint contains high levels of lead.
Spin Master is recalling about 46,200 Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopter toys because the controller power supply can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Warn Industries is recalling about 218,000 ATV winch kits because a component can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries were reported.
WMH Tool Group is recalling Wilton Mitre Saws because the pivot joint can crack, causing the blade to break free. No injuries have been reported.
Multiple firms are recalling flashing pacifiers because the nipple can separate, posing choking and strangulation risks to children.
RC2 Brands is recalling about 275,000 toy keys because the colored top portion can crack, releasing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Cobb America Inc. is recalling Cobb Premier Charcoal Grills because promotional materials suggested indoor use, creating a carbon monoxide hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Family Dollar is recalling Creepy Cape Halloween costumes because the vinyl capes fail to meet flammability standards, posing fire and burn hazards.
Beacon Products is recalling about 1,500 pendant-style outdoor lighting fixtures because a coupling system failure could cause them to fall, posing an injury risk to passersby.
Delta Faucet is recalling about 105,000 Universal MultiChoice Valves because the temperature limit can fail, causing water to be hotter than expected and posing a scalding risk.
Wal-Mart is recalling Home Trends wood footstools because they can break and collapse, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Wal-Mart is recalling Minnie Mouse cardigan sets sold in 2006 because the ribbon woven around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard for children.