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.
Delta Enterprise Corp. is recalling Lov's Europa cribs sold at Toys R Us because the paint contains high levels of lead.
Wal-Mart is recalling approximately 7,200 Kid Connection 10-in-1 Activity Trunks because small parts pose a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Sycamore Kids Inc. is expanding a recall of Mountain Buggy strollers because the handlebar can crack or break, posing an injury risk to children.
Southern Living At Home is recalling glass votive candle holders included with Old Taylor Estate Candeliers because they can break unexpectedly during use.
Cooper Hand Tools is recalling Weller heating elements used in soldering irons because the housing can leak hot metal, posing a burn risk.
American Public Co. is recalling boys' hooded sweatshirts sold by J.C. Penney due to a strangulation hazard from drawstrings. No injuries have been reported.
Suzuki is recalling 2005 King Quad ATVs because an improper assembly procedure could cause the tie rod to separate, leading to loss of control.
Makita is recalling about 1,500 7-inch angle grinders because the guards may not fully cover hubbed grinding wheels, posing a risk of serious injury if the wheel breaks.
Watts Water Technologies is recalling 4,500 gas ball shut-off valves because they may leak gas, posing a risk of fire or explosion. No injuries have been reported.
World Kitchen is recalling about 472,000 immersion heaters because moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion and a shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
American Greetings is recalling DesignWare 4 Fairy Wands because they can break and expose sharp wires, posing a laceration risk to children.
Pottery Barn Outlet is recalling Spooky Tree Tea-Light Holders because they can allow tea lights to flare up, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Kawasaki is recalling about 1,500 hedge trimmers because engine mount springs may separate, causing the engine and blades to swing free and potentially injure users.
Target is recalling Home Brand Tea Light Candles because they can burn with high flames and melt plastic holders, posing fire and burn risks.
Nikon is recalling EN-EL3 rechargeable battery packs sold with digital SLR cameras because they can short circuit, overheat, and melt, posing a burn hazard.
Yamaha is recalling about 70,000 ATVs because steering tie-rod boots may fail, causing loss of steering control. Owners should stop using the vehicles and contact a dealer for a free repair.
Target is recalling about 17,000 pillar candles with jewels because the paint coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Dorel Juvenile Group USA is recalling about 141,000 battery-powered ride-on vehicles sold as Safety 1st and Kid Trax brands because an electronic malfunction can cause smoking, melting, and fire.
Delta Cycle Corp. is recalling about 3,500 Picasso Two-Bike Folding Racks because insufficient hardware may cause the rack to fall from the wall and hit a consumer.
Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. is recalling shag leather rugs that fail federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.
Dana Innovations is recalling about 650 in-wall amplified volume control keypads because the internal amplifier can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
Cracker Barrel is recalling about 3,700 miniature musical bells Christmas trees because they can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Child Craft Industries is recalling 155 cribs because a wooden strip may detach, creating an entrapment space and laceration risk.
Target is recalling about 176,000 jumbo pencils with sharpeners because the exposed razor blade and large sharpener hole pose a laceration hazard to children and adults.
Stihl is recalling approximately 6,230 BR 500 and BR 550 backpack blowers because the fan wheel could break, causing plastic pieces to fly out and pose a risk of injury.