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.
CPSC and Wal-Mart are recalling Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorders because the paint on the control buttons contains excessive lead, posing a poisoning hazard to young children.
Baja Products is recalling My First Crayon-Ball toys because small crayon balls can break loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Sears is recalling about 41,800 Craftsman table saw rip fence assemblies because the bracket can come loose, potentially causing kickback and injury.
Solar Inc. is recalling about 24,000 flashing toy pacifiers because the nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
L.L. Bean is recalling approximately 3,500 director's chairs and replacement seats because wooden dowels, fabric, or frames can break, causing occupants to fall.
CPSC and Southern Living At HOME are recalling specific Fern Warm Comforts tea light candles because one production run may burn with a high flame. No injuries have been reported.
Hunter's View is recalling about 500,000 safety harnesses sold with tree stands because they could fail, causing falls and serious injuries or death.
TechnoBrands Inc. is recalling about 2,000 self-extinguishing rope candles because the clamp may fail to stop the flame, allowing the entire candle to ignite.
Mr. Heater is recalling about 55,000 Big Buddy and Tough Buddy propane heaters because the valve can leak, posing a fire hazard if an ignition source is present.
Bombardier is recalling 2,127 DS650 ATVs because insufficient grease on rear axle bearings may cause breakage and loss of control. No injuries have been reported.
Reebok and Adjmi are recalling about 8,000 children's jacket and pant sets because zipper sliders can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Whirlpool is recalling about 40,000 KitchenAid ProLine toasters because power interruptions can cause heating elements to self-start and ignite items on top.
Arctic Cat is recalling 16,200 2005 FIS and TBX ATVs because a fuel tank defect could cause a leak, creating a fire hazard.
MGA Entertainment is recalling about 297,000 Bratz Stylin' Scooters because the wheels can break, causing users to fall and suffer injuries.
Hellenic Rug Imports is recalling about 1,600 white flokati rugs that fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Skylighter Inc. is recalling Musical Flower Birthday Candleholders because the center flame can ignite plastic petals, posing a fire risk. No injuries have been reported.
Polaris is recalling about 11,560 2005 model year snowmobiles because a wiring harness defect could disable the engine stop and throttle safety switches, posing a crash hazard.
Kawasaki is recalling about 1,140 Prairie 700 ATVs because they lack a required age recommendation warning label, posing a risk of serious injury to children under 16.
CPSC and Bernat Yarn are recalling approximately 730,000 balls of "Fur Out" yarn because garments made with it are dangerously flammable and pose a burn risk.
Montrail Inc. is recalling specific crampons used for ice climbing and mountaineering because the vertical rails can break, posing a risk of falls and injuries.
Applica Consumer Products Inc. is recalling about 500,000 Black & Decker ProBlend blenders because blades can break during use, posing a risk of injury if swallowed.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 120,000 indoor HID light fixtures because plasticizer fluid from the cord can degrade acrylic reflectors, causing them to crack and fall.
CF Roark is recalling 422 custom titanium bicycle frames that may crack during use. No injuries have been reported, but consumers should inspect their frames.
Delta Enterprise Corp. is recalling about 10,000 portable cribs because slats can separate from the headboard, posing entrapment and fall risks to young children.
Shaw Industries is recalling Southern Breezes wall-to-wall carpet sold at Menards because it fails federal flammability standards, posing a burn risk.