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.
Bradford White is recalling 1,220 75-gallon gas water heaters because defective baffles may cause excessive carbon monoxide emissions.
Cavagna North America Inc. is recalling safety relief valves for large propane tanks due to sharp internal edges that can cause gas leaks, posing a risk of fire or burns.
Carrier Guam is recalling about 2,100 window air conditioners because salty sea spray can corrode internal parts, posing a fire hazard. No fires have been reported.
Square D is recalling about 40,000 MA/MH circuit breakers sold between October 2000 and March 2002 because incorrect torque on mounting screws could cause overheating and fire.
Motorola is recalling about 1 million DCT2000 digital cable set-top boxes because power cord pins could break, posing an electric shock hazard.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling wooden Star Clacker and Ride-On Duck toys due to choking hazards from loose parts. No injuries have been reported.
Adams Manufacturing is recalling about 2,740 Quik Fold Chairs because mis-assembled legs can cause the chair to collapse during use.
National Sporting Goods is recalling Bullet Speed Skates because the wheel and axle assembly may break off during use, posing an injury risk to skaters.
Crate & Barrel is recalling about 5,000 Elements Media Carts because the casters can break, causing items to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Electrolux is recalling about 22,000 Sears Craftsman, Husqvarna, and Poulan Pro garden tractors because the rear wheel hub may crack or wear, causing loss of power and brake function.
MTD Products Inc. is recalling grass bag attachments for specific electric walk-behind lawn mowers because they do not seal properly, allowing debris to be thrown out.
Excel Industries is recalling about 1,500 Hustler FasTrak and Land Pride Accu-Z Razor riding mowers because a fuel line can rub against the transmission fan, posing a fire and burn risk.
Greenlee Textron is recalling CM-700 and CM-750 electrical meters because a defective grommet can cause inaccurate readings, creating a risk of electric shock or electrocution.
Remington is recalling about 3,000 Vortex Ultra hair dryers sold nationwide from July 2000 to January 2001 because they lack a safety plug that prevents electrocution if dropped in water.
STK International is recalling about 190,000 Volt Master extension cords because undersized wires present a shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Lauri Inc. is recalling Toddler Tote activity sets and Familiar Things puzzles because parts can tear into small pieces, posing a choking risk to small children.
Small World Toys is recalling Sort & See sorting box toys because plastic windows can break and release beads, posing a choking hazard to children.
Radio Flyer is recalling Model 8 Roadster steering wheels because the horn can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
BRIO Corporation is recalling about 3,000 pull-along snail toys because the eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Young's J.K. Inc. is recalling novelty lighters shaped like beverage cans because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn hazards.
Yamaha is recalling about 14,000 1997 and 1998 350 Electric ATVs because a rear hub weld can fail, causing brake loss and injury.
Cane Creek is recalling about 7,700 THUDBUSTER suspension seat posts because the cradle can break, posing a risk of falls and serious injury.
Flat Rock Grill Co. is recalling Shoreline Series gas grills because the thermometer glass can shatter, posing a cut hazard. Consumers should remove the thermometers immediately.
Johnson Outdoors Inc. is recalling SCUBAPRO/UWATEC dive computer consoles because the pressure gauges may display inaccurate readings, posing a decompression sickness risk.
Jakks Pacific is recalling approximately 296,000 cans of Smatter spray foam because the pressurized containers can break apart in hot vehicles, posing an injury risk.