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.
DFS Group is recalling about 65,000 souvenir cigarette lighters sold in Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Portland because they lack child-resistant mechanisms, posing fire and burn hazards.
Atomic Aquatics is recalling about 3,000 Titanium scuba regulators because a broken spring can restrict airflow, posing a drowning hazard.
American Tack & Hardware is recalling Westek rope light switches that may remain energized, posing an electric shock risk. No injuries have been reported.
Light Tech is recalling on/off switches for cable lights due to a potential electric shock hazard. Consumers should stop using the switches and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement cord.
Tony USA Inc. is recalling Easter egg garlands because the string can break, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Fleetwood EXIM Inc. is recalling about 950,000 disposable lighters because their child-resistant mechanisms do not work, posing fire and burn hazards to young children.
Midwest of Cannon Falls Inc. is recalling about 2,000 duck-shaped candles because pooling wax can ignite the paint, posing fire and burn risks.
Lakewood Engineering recalls about 107,000 electric heaters because loose internal connections can energize the metal frame, posing a shock risk.
Cosco and Safety 1st are recalling bungee baby jumpers and wipe warmers due to fall and electrical shock hazards.
Fisher-Price is recalling about 20,000 Intelli-Table activity tables because red knobs can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Levi Strauss & Co. is recalling approximately 349,000 infant and toddler garments with metal inseam snaps because parts can detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
Gymboree is recalling about 125,000 children's fleece pants because the cord locks can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remington is recalling about 3,000 Vortex Ultra hairdryers because they lack a safety plug that cuts power in water, posing an electrocution risk.
Arusa International is recalling children's bathrobes sold as Lollypop, Bath Magic, and Color Block because they fail flammability standards and pose a burn risk.
CPSC is recalling about 20,000 propane regulators that can leak gas, posing a fire or explosion hazard. No injuries or fires have been reported.
Deere & Company is recalling about 550 Gator Utility Vehicles because an extra vent line can cause fuel to leak, creating fire and burn hazards.
STIHL Inc. is recalling approximately 890 BR 420C backpack blowers sold in California because the fuel hose can dislodge and leak fuel, creating fire and burn risks.
Maytag and Magic Chef gas ranges are being recalled because vent flue insulation can shift, posing a fire risk to nearby cabinetry.
Eight firms are recalling about 835,000 Bug Zapper toys because balloon tongues can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Meijer is recalling about 5,000 'All That Glitters' light and glitter wands because the batteries can short-circuit, causing the handles to overheat and melt, posing a burn risk to children.
CPSC and Ariens Co. are recalling about 40,000 walk-behind lawn mowers because the blade attachment can crack, potentially propelling debris that injures users.
The Designers Edge is recalling about 180 fluorescent worklights because loose power cord connections could expose live wires, posing electrocution risks.
Pacific Cycle LLC is recalling water bottles included with Mongoose Heart Breaker bicycles because the drinking valve can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Radica USA Ltd. is recalling Play TV Baseball video games because the plastic bats can break during use, posing an injury risk to bystanders.
Burger King and Alcone are recalling approximately 400,000 Rattling, Paddling Riverboat toddler toys due to a choking hazard from detachable metal pins.