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.
Fisher-Price is recalling Lightning PAC Scooters and MX3 Mini Bikes because motor control circuits can malfunction, causing the vehicles to continue running after the power button is released.
Target is recalling 'Double Dipp'n Fun' multicolored sidewalk chalk because it contains high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
Polardreams International Ltd. is recalling 50,600 candle gift sets sold at BJ's Wholesale Clubs because the tealight candles can produce a larger-than-normal flame, posing a fire hazard.
Advantage Publishers Group is recalling approximately 5,300 'Amazing Baby Listen and Play' activity books because a plastic dial hub can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Metal Ware Corp. is recalling NESCO stainless steel deep fryers because the mesh filter allows moisture to build up, causing oil to boil over and posing a burn hazard.
BRIO Corp. is recalling 2,100 Plan Toys Solid Drums because rubber feet may detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
Notifier is recalling approximately 6,000 fire alarm control panels because a component may enter a sleep mode, preventing audible evacuation signals from operating during an emergency.
Michaels Stores is recalling about 165,000 Halloween tealight candleholders because they can flare up and cause burns. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a refund.
Fire Control Instruments is recalling 276 Audio Evacuation Units that may enter a sleep mode, preventing audible evacuation signals from operating during emergencies.
Walgreens is recalling Beaded Pumpkin Tea Light Holders because the beads can ignite, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Neurosmith is recalling Pet Me Platypus plush toys because plastic button covers can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Sarut Group is recalling 3,100 fish-shaped cigarette lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a fire hazard to children.
Russound is recalling 1,200 CAV6.6 Audio Video Controller/Amplifiers because they can short circuit and overheat, posing a risk of injury.
Style Asia is recalling 8,000 wristwatch and cigarette-shaped lighters because they lack child-resistant mechanisms, posing a fire hazard to children.
Shindaiwa Inc. is recalling 59,200 professional hedge trimmers because the fuel cap can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Wahl Clipper Corp. is recalling 6,000 Duet 2-in-1 Hair Styler curling irons because electrical insulation may break down, posing a risk of electric shock.
Pier 1 Imports is recalling Footed Glass Floater Bowl candleholders because the base can fall off, causing the glass to break and cut consumers.
Husqvarna is recalling 9,900 walk-behind lawn mowers because a loose blade bolt could cause the blade to fall off, posing an injury risk.
Koyker Manufacturing is recalling 350 Raptor 1000M utility vehicles because a brass gear in the steering sector can break, causing loss of steering control.
Buck Knives Inc. is recalling 2,000 MiniBuck Black Pocket Knives because the plastic handles can crack, posing a risk of injury from the blade.
John Wiley & Sons is recalling 5,400 copies of the Candle and Soap Making For Dummies book because incorrect lye instructions pose a burn risk.
Honda is recalling 30,000 Harmony walk-behind lawnmowers because a bent crankshaft can cause the blade brake to fail, allowing the blade to keep spinning.
Magic Cabin is recalling 600 Sonato Wooden Toy Cars because the wheels can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Pottery Barn is recalling 5,400 Halloween House Tealight Holders because using plastic tealights in the turret creates a fire risk. No injuries have been reported.
Technuity Inc. is recalling Energizer-brand back-up power supply devices because they can spark when used with other power protection devices, posing a fire risk.