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.
JVC is recalling 26,500 rear-projection televisions because an internal electrical connection can cause arcing, charring, or smoking, posing a fire risk.
Honeywell is recalling about 113,500 Snap Action thermal switches that may fail to operate in fire dampers or heat detectors, posing a fire safety risk.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 93,200 indoor HID light fixtures because leaking fluid can cause acrylic lenses to crack and fall, posing an injury risk.
The Elegant Kids 2000 Inc. is recalling about 34,500 Soother Baby Pacifiers because the nipples separated from the base during safety tests, posing a choking hazard to infants.
J.C. Penney is recalling Arizona Boys' Zip-Up Cardigan Sweaters because the zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.
QSP, Inc. is recalling 555 battery-powered flying saucer toys sold in school fundraises because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn risk.
Ocean Desert Sales Inc. is recalling about 18,500 stuffed yarn bunnies because detachable eyes and buttons pose choking and aspiration risks to young children.
Lands' End is recalling infant and toddler outer wear because rubber zipper tabs can be bitten off, posing a choking risk to young children.
Dollar Tree is recalling about 147,600 Toy Tunes electronic musical toys because the drumstick ball can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Tiffany and Company is recalling Farm Teether Rattles because metal bars can break, releasing small parts that pose aspiration and laceration risks to young children.
Whirlpool is recalling about 162,000 Whirlpool and Kenmore dishwashers because an electrical defect in the wash motor wiring poses a fire risk.
Kmart is recalling Martha Stewart Everyday Brand Birch Candle Sets because the birch bark may ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. One report of a hand burn has been received.
Cressi-sub is recalling about 1,000 SCUBA buoyancy compensators because a slow leak could impair a diver's ability to control buoyancy.
Head USA Inc. is recalling 181 Dacor Darwin Air and Console SCUBA diving computers because improper calibration could provide inaccurate safety data, posing a risk of decompression sickness.
Playtex is recalling about 32,000 Hip Hammock infant carriers because the shoulder strap support can detach, posing a fall hazard to babies.
Kolpin Powersports is recalling 50cc and 90cc Youth ATVs because metal-flange locking nuts on the steering system can come loose, creating an unstable steering condition.
Gardener's Supply is recalling Beeswax Rope Candles because the safety clamp may fail to extinguish the flame, posing a fire hazard.
Target is recalling Merona Women's Sidezip "ENA" Style Boots because the heel can detach from the sole, causing falls. Consumers should stop wearing them and return them for a refund.
Cannondale is recalling approximately 1,480 1-X bicycle suspension seat posts because improper manufacturing could cause the post to fail, potentially leading to a rider crash.
Charles Products is recalling Maui Ocean Center toddler drinking cups because an internal container may leak petroleum distillates, posing a poisoning risk to children.
GSI Commerce Solutions is recalling Spartan Sports electric scooters because a knob can loosen or a lock can break, causing the handlebars to detach and the rider to fall.
Dollar General is recalling about 180,000 packages of pre-weighted dive sticks sold nationwide from April to September 2004. The hard plastic toys pose an impalement hazard if children fall on them in shallow water.
CPSC and Wal-Mart are recalling Reef Rocker infant toys because seams may separate, releasing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
HIS International is recalling about 6,700 denim jumper sets sold at Kmart because the buttons contain excessive lead levels, posing a poisoning hazard to young children.
Sea Gull Lighting is recalling about 2,700 ceiling light fixtures because a manufacturing defect could cause them to fall and strike a person.