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.
Universal Security Instruments is recalling about 34,000 smoke alarms because a capacitor can burn out, causing the alarm to fail and release smoke.
Warner Bros. Store is recalling Tweety rattles and sandals because small parts can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
IBM is recalling approximately 220,000 AC adapters for specific ThinkPad and WorkPad models because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Filter Tech Inc. is recalling Aqua Mist windshield washer fluid because the bottles lack required child-resistant closures. The fluid contains toxic methyl alcohol.
ATICO International is recalling lighthouse-shaped candle holders because the wooden top can ignite, posing fire and burn risks.
Jack Rabbit Creations is recalling Stacking King wooden stacking toys because a wooden peg can detach, creating a choking hazard for young children.
Hangouts is recalling about 350 baby hammocks sold from 1990 to 1999 because they can twist around a child's neck or cause suffocation.
Answer Products Inc. is recalling about 17,500 Answer and Manitou brand bicycle forks because the attachment tube can fail, causing riders to lose control.
BOB Trailers is recalling about 3,700 jogging strollers because the front wheel connector can crack, causing the wheel to separate and potentially injuring a child.
Baby Trend is recalling about 1,500 Road Runner jogging strollers because seat straps were not attached, allowing children to fall out.
Healthtex and Little Impressions baby garments are being recalled because snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies. No injuries have been reported.
American Honda Motor Co. is recalling about 112,000 Harmony II lawnmowers because fuel tank seams can split, creating a fire and burn hazard.
John Deere is recalling about 200,000 Homelite handheld power blowers/vacuums because a fuel line can wear and leak gasoline, creating a fire hazard.
Toymax is recalling Arcadia Electronic Skeet Shoot game cartridges because they can overheat, melt, and smoke, posing a burn risk.
BISSELL is recalling about 207,000 PowerClean and PureAir upright vacuum cleaners because the power cord insulation can tear, posing a risk of shock and burns.
Boston Warehouse Trading Corp. is recalling B.W. Home brand folding chairs because loose screws can cause the chairs to collapse, resulting in injury.
Coast Electronics Supply is recalling approximately 18,000 AC converters sold in seven states because the unplugged end of the cord becomes energized, posing an electrical shock risk.
The Standard Mattress Co. is recalling approximately 47,000 futons sold between May and October 1998 because uneven flame retardant distribution may cause them to catch fire.
Russ Berrie is recalling Precious Keepsakes silver-plated New Baby rattles because the handle design poses a choking hazard to babies.
InSTEP LLC is recalling about 44,000 jogging strollers because the brakes can fail, causing the stroller to roll away. No injuries have been reported.
Maxim Enterprise Inc. and Zany Brainy Inc. are recalling about 4,900 Wooden Pull-Along Bead Coasters because wheels and beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC warns against four baby mattress products that falsely claim to reduce SIDS risk by encouraging stomach sleeping. Consumers should stop using these products immediately.
Michael's Stores Inc. is recalling about 213,000 Handy Home lighters because they can leak butane and cause excessive flame bursts, posing fire and burn hazards.
DEWALT is recalling 18-volt battery packs because clips can loosen, causing the packs to fall and potentially injure users.
Nintendo is providing protective gloves to consumers of the Mario Party video game to prevent hand injuries.