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.
Bombardier is recalling about 10,400 Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because a missing weld on the steering column could cause loss of control.
C & A Scientific is recalling about 3,000 metal alcohol burners because defective soldering can cause alcohol leaks, posing a fire and burn risk.
REI is recalling about 2,800 Novara Dirt Rider 20-inch children's bicycles because the alloy frames can fail, causing crashes and potential injury.
Petters Consumer Brands LLC is recalling about 165,000 battery packs for Polaroid portable DVD players because they can overheat and melt, posing fire and burn risks.
Family Dollar is recalling about 13,000 Spinning Star Christmas Tree Toppers because they can melt or smoke near the switch, posing a fire hazard.
CFM Corporation is recalling Legacy propane infrared plaque heaters because a defective gasket may allow carbon monoxide to leak into the room. No injuries have been reported.
Dell is recalling approximately 22,000 notebook computer batteries sold in the U.S. because they can overheat and pose a fire risk. Consumers should stop using affected batteries and contact Dell for a free replacement.
Advantage Publishers Group is recalling about 41,000 children's activity and board books because clear plastic containers may break, allowing young children to access beads and pose a choking hazard.
GE is recalling Monogram gas ranges due to a design flaw that can cause electrical arcs and fires. Consumers should stop using specific burners until a free repair is completed.
American Honda Motor Corp. is recalling about 24,000 Honda 2005 and 2006 TRX400EX ATVs because a transmission defect could allow unintended reverse engagement, causing loss of control.
Celebrate Express is recalling approximately 46,600 plastic party favors and costume shields due to a laceration hazard from sharp points.
Kids II is recalling Bounce Bounce Baby! Door Jumpers because the plastic clamp can break, causing the child to fall. Nine breakage reports and three injuries have been received.
Chuck E. Cheese's is recalling about 144,000 plastic siren whistles because internal pieces can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
J & F Design is recalling Bobby Jack pajama sets sold at J.C. Penney because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk to children.
Toshiba is recalling about 4,100 5-Disk DVD Home Theater Systems because a circuit board problem could cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Ideal Distributors Inc. is recalling about 1,000 Cachito pacifiers because the nipples can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
King of Fans Inc. is recalling Maxi-Heat electric oil-filled radiator heaters because welds can break, causing oil leaks that pose burn and fall hazards.
Stravina Operating Co. is recalling about 6 million children's metal necklaces and zipper pulls because they contain high levels of accessible lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning.
Porter-Cable is recalling approximately 196,000 circular saws because the lower guard may stick open, posing a risk of severe lacerations.
Yamaha is recalling about 1,100 S90 ES Synthesizers because they may emit loud white noise that could damage hearing. No injuries have been reported.
Sanus Systems is recalling VisionMount VMSA swing-arm TV wall mounts because an undersized shaft can cause the unit to fall, posing an injury risk.
Starbucks is recalling about 257 ceramic teapots because the handles can overheat in microwaves, posing a burn risk.
Louisville Ladder Inc. is recalling about 3,000 industrial ladders because rungs could break near the side rail, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
CPSC recalls Viking Chubbies toy cars because figure heads can detach, posing a choking risk to young children. No injuries have been reported.
International Playthings Inc. is recalling Flexitoys Monster-Size Vehicles because small parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.