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.
Segway Inc. is recalling about 23,500 personal transporters because they may unexpectedly apply reverse torque, causing riders to fall. Six injury reports have been received.
Pride Products is recalling about 42,000 counterfeit extension cords sold nationwide due to a fire hazard caused by undersized wiring and missing fuses.
Atico International USA is recalling 9-foot patio umbrellas sold at Longs Drug Stores because the poles contain paint with excessive lead levels.
LeapFrog is recalling Learn-Around Playground Activity Centers because a child's arm can become caught in a plastic tube, posing a risk of injury.
Triangle Tube is recalling Delta Performance and Plus Series water heaters because a seal failure can leak carbon monoxide. No injuries have been reported.
Olympus is expanding a recall of 35mm film cameras with a flash circuit defect that can cause overheating and smoke, posing a burn hazard.
Wild Planet Toys is recalling Jet Streamers pool toys because they can stand upright and impale children. One injury has been reported.
Deere & Company is recalling about 16,000 John Deere X300 Select Series lawn tractors because a manufacturing defect could allow the blades to operate while the mower is unattended.
FDL Inc. is recalling Milano Counter and Bar Stools sold at Lowe's because missing or loose screws can make them unstable, posing a fall hazard.
CPSC recalls Garden Treasures Steel Dome Fireplaces sold at Lowe's because exterior paint can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard.
Syratech is recalling approximately 10,000 Elements decorative lawn sprinklers because the plastic bodies can crack under pressure, projecting pieces into the air.
Blount International is recalling Oregon and Silver Streak replacement blades for Snapper riding lawnmowers because they can crack and break, posing a laceration hazard.
ITT Water Technology is recalling about 18,300 Goulds, Bell & Gossett, and Red Jacket pumps because a mechanical part was not fully tightened, which can cause the pump to fail during use.
York Barbell is recalling about 3,300 Olympic weightlifting bars because the sleeve mechanism can cause them to break under significant weight.
Spin Master is recalling Air Hogs RC Skywinder radio-controlled airplanes sold at Toys R Us because the rechargeable battery pack can overheat and cause burns.
School Specialty Publishing is recalling Ideal and Brighter Child science kits because the battery case can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.
Kindermusik is recalling about 10,000 Cage Bell Musical Instruments for babies because a damaged bell can be pulled out, posing a choking hazard.
Target is recalling approximately 185,000 Firestreet scooters because handlebars, wheels, and brakes can break, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Fun Express is recalling bendable dog and cat toys given away at libraries because the paint contains excessive levels of lead.
Lands' End is recalling about 400 children's Cool Blue backpacks because the battery pack can overheat and melt, creating a burn hazard.
CPSC recalls 5-gallon Zep cleaners sold at Home Depot because pails may crack and leak corrosive liquids. No injuries reported.
Black Diamond Equipment is recalling Speed Buckle Harnesses because incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen, causing climbers to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Atico International USA is recalling about 209,000 folding picnic tables because the legs can buckle or break, causing the table to collapse.
Lutron Electronics is recalling Tu-Wire dimming ballasts used in compact fluorescent lights due to a risk of electric shock if not properly grounded.
Gotham 8-inch down lighting fixtures are being recalled because reflector parts may detach and fall from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported.