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.
Meijer Distribution is recalling approximately 58,000 Kids Falls Creek PU Jackets because the zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Meijer is recalling 18,655 children's sweatshirts with drawstring hoods due to strangulation hazards. Consumers can return them for a refund or remove the drawstrings.
Sta-Rite Industries is recalling 8,500 System 2 and AquaTools pool filters because the locking ring can disengage, allowing the top shell to blow off and cause injury.
BBK Enterprises is recalling 630 BBK 10010 Tree Climbers because the steel back brace can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard.
SCG Miyairi is recalling 21,000 liquid propane overfill protection devices installed on 20-pound gas cylinders due to a risk of gas leaks and fire.
Curiosity Kits Inc. is recalling Discovery Kids Pottery Wheel Kits sold in October 2003 because the clay may contain excess bacteria, posing a risk of illness.
Kyocera Wireless is recalling 140,000 Model 7135 smartphone batteries that can short-circuit and cause burns. Consumers should stop using the batteries and contact Kyocera for a free replacement.
Browning is recalling CR123A lithium batteries sold with Black Ice flashlights because they can short out and cause the flashlight canister to rupture.
Kearney-National is recalling 118 Internal Halyard Flagpoles because a defective sleeve can cause a seven-pound counterweight to fall, posing a risk of injury to people nearby.
K'NEX is recalling about 14,000 Mud Boggers and Street Shredders Pump Up Racers because the air motor can burst, posing a risk of eye or laceration injuries.
Kindermusik International is recalling Lily Pad Clacker instruments because the green coating contains high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Graco is recalling Bumble Bee toys with blue antennae because the parts can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Susan Bristol Inc. is recalling 1,100 Christmas sweaters with marabou feather trim because the feathers are dangerously flammable. No injuries have been reported.
Ol' Man Treestands is recalling specific hunting tree stands because a serrated blade can bend, posing a risk of falls and serious injuries to hunters.
Mr. Christmas Inc. is recalling 2,300 CROWNZZ candleholders because they do not allow for the safe burning of candles, posing a fire hazard.
Avon is recalling 56,000 Jack-In-the-Box toys because a spring mechanism can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Wal-Mart is recalling 10,085 Painted Snowman candle gift sets because the exterior paint could sustain flame, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Deere & Company is recalling 1,700 John Deere 4000 Ten Series tractors because a transmission failure may prevent the vehicle from returning to neutral, posing an injury risk.
Family Dollar is recalling 60,000 Durex Procraft outdoor extension cords due to a risk of electric shock or electrocution. Consumers should return the cords for a refund.
Crate and Barrel is recalling 800 Hanukkah Menorahs because the acrylic base can ignite if candles burn completely, creating a fire hazard.
Guth Lighting is recalling Enviroguard 22-inch lighting fixtures because lamps can fall out of sockets and strike people, posing a laceration risk.
Emerson Tool Company is recalling Craftsman and RIDGID wet/dry vacuums because the exhaust blower ports allow children to reach spinning blades, posing a laceration risk.
Hill-Rom is recalling 2,900 wooden rocking chairs sold to hospitals and institutions because the support assembly can fail, causing the chair to collapse and posing a risk of injury.
First & Main Inc. is recalling Flutterby plush toys because decorative gem stones on the wings could detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Schylling Associates Inc. is recalling 'Cat in the Hat' and 'Olivia the Pig' Jack-In-the-Box toys because a bead on the crank can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.