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.
Gymboree is recalling about 5,500 baby boy bodysuits because the zipper pull can twist off and become a choking hazard to young children.
Battat is recalling about 1,500 Parents magazine-brand Soft Landing Beanbag cushions sold at Target due to suffocation and strangulation hazards to infants.
BRIO is recalling 6,450 toy baking sets because a hand mixer knob can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Hedstrom Corp. is recalling Star Cruiser and Rocket Rider swings on backyard gym sets because screws can fall out, causing the seat to drop and injure children.
Saks Incorporated is recalling about 14,500 boys' vests because elastic toggles on zipper pulls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Giant Bicycle, Inc. is recalling about 2,400 carbon fiber front forks sold on 2001-model bicycles and framesets because they can break during use, causing loss of control and injury.
CPSC is recalling terracotta ceramic candles sold at Schottenstein and Value City because the flame can ignite the silver paint coating, posing a fire hazard.
Raymond Geddes & Co. is recalling Tropical Fish and Rockin' Reptile Push'n Pop toys because detachable parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
Spin Master Toys is recalling about 108,000 Splash Blast Water Rockets because they can fly unpredictably and strike children.
BSH Home Appliances is recalling about 2,300 Thermador combination thermal/microwave ovens because the door may not lock during self-clean mode, posing a fire risk.
COMBI International Corp. is recalling about 4,100 activity rockers because a clear plastic ball on the toy bar can crack, exposing small beads that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Child Craft Industries is recalling about 4,300 changing tables because joints may separate, posing a fall hazard to babies.
Sears is recalling about 33,000 Craftsman glue guns sold nationwide from October 2000 to March 2001 because they can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Unilever is recalling Snuggle Teeny Bean Bears included with fabric softener because the yellow pom-pom can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Milwaukee and DEWALT are recalling 1/2-inch electric drills because the switches can stick, causing the tools to keep running after the trigger is released.
Fisher-Price is recalling about 55,000 Grow-to-Pro Basketball Sets because enlarged net openings could tangle around a child's neck. No injuries have been reported.
Maytag is recalling about 13,000 Crosley and Magic Chef electric ranges because liquid can enter the indicator light, causing sparking and flaming. No injuries have been reported.
Sturm, Ruger & Co. is recalling 2 million padlocks and cable gun locks because they can be opened without the correct key or by force, posing a risk of unauthorized firearm access.
Vermont Castings space heaters are being recalled because they can overheat, posing fire and burn risks. Consumers should stop using them immediately.
Sheico PKS Inc. is recalling about 10,000 scuba buoyancy compensator devices because the overpressure valve can stick open, posing a drowning risk to divers.
Tools Exchange Inc. is recalling about 5,300 novelty cigarette lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn hazards to young children.
Kmart is recalling approximately 24,000 Martha Stewart Everyday brand tea kettles because boiling water can be expelled from the spout, posing a burn risk.
Creative Consumer Concepts and Whataburger are recalling about 330,000 Whatagear compass toys because the clear plastic lens covers can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Kawasaki Motors is recalling about 3,000 ASTRON and TMC backpack blowers because engine exhaust flames pose fire and burn risks. No injuries have been reported.
ASICS TIGER Corp. is recalling approximately 60,000 wrestling ear guards because the plastic shells can break upon impact, causing head and ear injuries.