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.
Kids R Us and Babies R Us are recalling about 7,000 children's cargo pants because pocket toggles can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
BikeE is recalling 1,400 FX and RX recumbent bicycles because suspension fork link pins can fall out, causing loss of control. Two minor injuries have been reported.
Burger King and Alcone are recalling 2.6 million toddler toys because they can break and release small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Fisher-Price is recalling about 569,000 portable bassinets because the folding mechanism can pinch or cut fingers. Consumers should stop using them and order a free repair kit.
Safety 1st is recalling approximately 1.7 million cabinet and drawer spring latches because broken springs can pose a choking hazard to young children.
Acetrike Bicycle Co. is recalling about 38,800 children's sidewalk bicycles because the frames can break, causing riders to fall and suffer injuries.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. is recalling about 6,000 electric wrenches because power cords can release from the handle, posing an injury or electrocution risk.
Basic Comfort Inc. is recalling about 16,000 infant seat pads because the shoulder straps create a v-shaped opening that poses a strangulation risk to young children.
NIKE is recalling approximately 425,000 Jordan Trunner cross-training shoes because a metal strip on the heel can protrude and cut consumers.
Inca Imports is recalling approximately 2,600 stuffed bears because detachable parts pose choking and sharp point hazards to young children.
JT USA is recalling Proteus paintball masks because the plastic facemask could crack around the ear cover, potentially exposing consumers to eye injuries.
Raymond Geddes & Co. is recalling about 55,000 children's Velcro wallets because the zipper pull contains lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning to young children.
Advantage Publishers Group is recalling 'Let's Start Numbers' and 'Optical Illusions Lab' kits because specific components contain lead paint.
DSI Toys is recalling about 238,000 Kitty Kitty Kittens stuffed toys because the water inside them is contaminated and could cause illness if contacted.
Imperial Toy Corp. is recalling Cuddles Feeding Sets because the bottle nipple could detach, posing a choking risk to small children.
Peg Perego is recalling about 325,000 high chairs because a gap between the armrest and backrest can entrap a child's head or arm, posing a risk of injury.
Apple is recalling approximately 570,000 Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC adapters because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using them and contact Apple for a free replacement.
Neiman Marcus is recalling approximately 49 plantation furniture items and antique tin mirrors because they may be painted with lead-containing paint.
Cans Unlimited is recalling Fujika kerosene heaters/cookers because indoor use can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and the units lack safety features.
Hallmark Creations is recalling tea light lamps because the plastic shade can melt, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
The Flood Co. is recalling gallon bottles of Flood StainStrip and FloodPro Stripper/Cleaner because the caps can leak, posing a risk of skin and eye burns.
Chicco USA Inc. is recalling Build-A-Ball toys because large ball halves can stick to a child's face, covering the nose and mouth.
Five manufacturers are recalling about 50,500 backpack blowers because fuel tanks can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Stihl is recalling about 1,000 chain saws due to a potential chain brake failure, and Inglesina is recalling 780 child table seats sold without seat belts.
Fluke Corp. is recalling T-2 hand-held electrical testers that may stop working without warning, posing a risk of shock or electrocution.