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.
Stihl is recalling 13,000 chain saws because a fuel tank vent could become dislodged, causing a fuel leak and potential fire. No injuries have been reported.
Central Sprinkler Company is replacing 35 million fire sprinklers with O-ring seals that may fail to activate in a fire due to corrosion or water contaminants.
Starbucks is recalling 30,000 Bearista Bear tumbler cups because flexible straws can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
United General Supply Co. is recalling 8,200 extension cords sold nationwide from 1999 to 2001 because undersized conductors and lack of over-current protection create a shock and fire risk.
Sea Gull Lighting is recalling 7,100 ceiling light fixtures because the wiring can short, posing a fire hazard. No fires or injuries have been reported.
The Step2 Company is recalling 800 toy drumsticks sold with Toddle Tunes Big Band Drum sets because the tips can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC is recalling 2,250 Catlike Kompact bike helmets because they failed required impact testing. No injuries have been reported.
International Playthings is recalling Viking Mini Chubbies toy vehicles because small parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Lane Furniture Industries is recalling 620,000 high-leg recliner chairs because a footrest mechanism can create a pinch point that causes injury.
Swimways Corp. is recalling about 25,000 packages of Dive Sticks because children may suffer impalement injuries if they fall on the upright sticks in shallow water.
Weil-McLain is recalling 1,700 Ultra 155 and 230 gas boilers because gas valve screws may be loose, posing a risk of gas leaks, fire, or explosion.
Amen Wardy Home is recalling multi-purpose lighters shaped like matchsticks because they lack child-resistant mechanisms, posing a fire hazard to young children.
Wal-Mart is recalling 64,000 fabric lanterns because the non-flame-retardant material can ignite from the votive candle, posing a fire risk.
Homelite is recalling 6,900 chainsaws because they can operate at idle, posing a risk of serious lacerations to operators and bystanders.
Baby's Dream Furniture is recalling approximately 4,600 wooden convertible cribs because hinges may crack or latches may fail, posing pinch and fall hazards.
DCD Incorporated is recalling about 9,500 Ab Swing exercise units because faulty handlebar welds could fail, causing users to fall. The company is contacting owners to replace the handlebars.
American Household Inc. is recalling approximately 60,000 Star ME-1 dry fire sprinklers manufactured by Chemetron Corporation between 1977 and 1982 because they may fail to operate in a fire.
CPSC and DesignPac Inc. are recalling 37,200 Vintage Rose Oil Lamps sold at Target because the glass wick holder can shatter when lit, posing a fire hazard.
Country Home Products is recalling 2,800 NEUTON cordless electric lawnmowers because they lack a safety guard, posing a risk of foot injury.
WestPoint Stevens is recalling Vellux fahrenheit electric blankets because they can overheat when folded, posing a risk of thermal burns.
Panasonic is recalling about 64,000 cordless power tool battery packs because they can unexpectedly detach and strike operators or bystanders.
Thomson is recalling RCA 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifiers because they can overheat, melt, and pose a shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Dynacraft Industries is recalling Next Voltage and Vertical Street Blade BMX bicycles because the stems can loosen, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Battat is recalling toy drumsticks sold with Parents Bee Bop Band drum sets because the ends can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Playskool is recalling about 300,000 Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand toys sold at Wal-Mart because they can tip over and injure babies.