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.
Huffy Bicycle Company is recalling 12,000 Cranbrook bicycles sold at Wal-Mart because the handlebars could loosen, causing loss of control.
CPSC and Wal-Mart are recalling 146,000 General Electric Cool Touch slow cookers because the heating element can melt through the plastic shell, posing a burn risk.
The Land of Nod is recalling 3,500 children's wooden chairs because leg supports can crack and cause the chair to collapse, posing a fall risk.
Basler Electric and Lutron are recalling 3,000 DC power supply units due to a fire hazard caused by overheating. Consumers should contact Lutron for a free replacement.
Allen Organ Company is recalling 1,757 wooden organ benches because insufficient glue may cause the legs to collapse. No injuries have been reported.
Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. is recalling Kiddie Car Cruisers sold at Big Y stores because the cars may continue running without accelerator input.
Old Navy is recalling 666,000 children's zippered outerwear items because the zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Dynamic Cooking Systems is recalling about 1,400 DCS Wall Ovens because the exterior door can become dangerously hot during self-cleaning mode, posing a burn hazard.
Targus is recalling 34,000 Universal All-in-One Plug Adapters due to an electrical wiring problem that poses a shock and fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Sportcraft is recalling 320 Tredex 10.0 treadmills because overheating circuitry can cause unexpected acceleration, leading to falls and injuries.
Marukyo USA is recalling 6,100 Kuru Kuru hair dryers because they lack an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution hazard if they fall into water.
Electrolux is recalling 5,800 room air conditioning and heating units because a damaged heating coil can cause electrical shorts and overheating, posing a fire risk.
Dream On Me Industries is recalling about 20,000 baby walkers because they can fit through doorways and fall down stairs, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Payless ShoeSource is recalling about 441,000 children's athletic shoes because a metal eyelet can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Backyard Products is recalling swings because chains can detach, causing children to fall. The company is out of business, so consumers should discard the product.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling Beaded Fish tea light candleholders because the beads can catch fire. The company is out of business, so consumers should discard the product.
Front Porch Classics is recalling Old Century Dread Pirate coffee table games because the ships contain lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Turbo Power Inc. is recalling 395,000 electric hand-held hair dryers because they lack immersion protection devices, posing an electrocution hazard if they fall into water.
Oki Data is recalling specific fax machine models because a mechanical malfunction could pose a shock hazard to users. No injuries have been reported.
The Fondue Factory LLC is recalling specific fondue sets because the glass stand supporting the pot can shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards.
Avon is recalling Snowman Nightlight Diffusers because scented oil can cause the base to crack, exposing electrical parts and creating a shock or cut risk.
Great Gifts Inc. is recalling 1,900 Snowmen Holiday Lamps sold in 2003 because undersized wiring and flammable plastic pose fire and electrocution risks.
Genan Import Inc. is recalling 17,760 Kinetic Lighting Pictures because inadequate construction and incorrect wiring pose fire and electric shock risks.
Kmart is recalling 588 boxes of Martha Stewart Everyday Safety Matches because they may ignite upon impact, posing a fire hazard.
DK Publishing is recalling about 214,000 children's board books because the sound makers pose a choking hazard to young children.