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.
Arctic Cat is recalling 3,700 2003 Firecat snowmobiles because red plastic skis may crack from UV exposure, potentially causing loss of control.
Wal-Mart is recalling Home Trends Ice Holiday Collection candle gift sets because flammable paint on the exterior poses a fire risk. No injuries have been reported.
Zutopia is recalling 15 styles of girl's loungewear because the garments failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of serious burn injuries.
QVC is recalling 38,000 Strategy 1500 PSI Mobile Pressure Washers because they may overheat, posing a risk of fire and personal injury.
Specialized is recalling 250 2004 Enduro mountain bikes because front brake tabs may break during heavy braking, risking loss of control.
CPSC is recalling Mica Tree Candleholders sold by Coldwater Creek because flames can ignite the holder, posing a fire and burn risk.
Home Interiors & Gifts is recalling Snow Play Candleholders because flames can ignite the rope linking the snowmen. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Club Car Inc. is recalling 158 Lynx hunting vehicles because front suspension steering connections can come loose, posing a risk of losing control.
Lakeside Collection is recalling 3,628 two-piece fleece pant sets because the long waist drawstrings on the jackets can catch on objects, posing a risk of injury or death.
abcDistributing is recalling two-piece fleece pant sets because the long waist drawstring on the jacket can catch on objects, posing a risk of injury or death.
LTD Commodities is recalling two-piece fleece pant sets because the long waist drawstring on the jacket can catch on objects, posing a risk of injury or death.
Barnett of the Caribbean is recalling 17,400 Sintex showerhead hot water heaters sold in Puerto Rico due to electrical and fire risks.
SCI Promotion Group and Scripto-Tokai Corp. are recalling 448,000 mini-flashlights because the battery compartment can overheat, posing a burn risk.
American Greetings is recalling 122,700 DesignWare Zipper Pulls because the plastic butterfly attachments may detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
American Greetings is recalling 17,000 DesignWare Crazy Bounce Balls because they can break apart and pose a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
American Greetings is recalling 500 cloth Santa decorations sold at Wal-Mart because the beaded nose could detach and pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
May Department Stores is recalling 57,660 girls' hooded fleece jackets because the zipper pull could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Toys R Us is recalling 50,000 packages of sidewalk chalk sold nationwide from March to November 2003 because the product contains high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Meijer is recalling about 7,500 Falls Creek Army Flight Jackets for children because the hood drawstrings pose a strangulation risk. No injuries have been reported.
Merit Furniture Distributors is recalling 524 bunk beds because large openings in the guardrails could allow a child to become trapped and strangled.
Planet 3 is recalling Cherry Bentwood television stands sold at Circuit City because they can tip over, posing a risk of injury or death.
SecureAlert is recalling GPS2000 MobilePAL+GPS phones because the test button can drain the battery, preventing emergency calls. No injuries have been reported.
Deere & Company is recalling 4,600 Gator Utility Vehicles because improper brake cable crimping could cause braking failure. No injuries have been reported.
Cub Cadet is recalling Series 7000 compact tractors because the shift lever may pop out of gear on slopes, posing a loss-of-control risk.
Schylling Associates Inc. is recalling 300 Bear Jack-In-the-Box toys because a red bead on the crank can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.