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.
Safari Ltd. is recalling magnet games because the paint on the metal figures contains lead levels exceeding federal standards for children's products.
Jingle Bell Enterprise Inc. is recalling approximately 100,000 miniature and icicle-style Christmas lights due to undersized wires that pose fire and shock risks.
Käthe Kruse Doll Co. is recalling Selecta wooden toys because included small balls pose a choking risk to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Gap Inc. is recalling about 231,000 children's pajamas sold at Gap and Old Navy stores because they fail federal flammability standards, posing a risk of serious burns.
Northern Bedroom's Inc. is recalling about 2,800 wooden bunk beds because the top bunk lacks guardrails on both sides, posing a risk of falls or entrapment.
Viking Sewing Machines Inc. is recalling about 1,100 Husqvarna Viking model #1+ sewing machines because loose pins in the power transformer could cause electric shock.
Franklin Sports, Huffy Sports, and Lifetime Products are recalling 900,000 toy basketball sets because nets can unhook and cause strangulation.
JumpSport is recalling trampoline safety net enclosures because bottom straps can break, allowing children to fall off the trampoline.
Dynacraft Industries is recalling Magna "Great Divide" mountain bikes because defective handlebar stems may fail to lock, causing the front wheel to turn improperly and increasing the risk of falls.
J.C. Penney is recalling about 20,000 USA Olympic brand boys jackets because 7-inch drawstrings at the bottom can catch in vehicle doors, posing a risk of injury or death to children.
Perfecto Manufacturing is recalling SHOlights aquarium lights because sharp edges may damage wiring, posing risks of electric shock, electrocution, or fire.
Fluke Corp. is recalling Model T-2 electrical testers because battery corrosion may cause power loss, preventing the device from warning users of live current.
Fairlong International is recalling over 149,600 household extension cords sold in the Midwest due to electrical defects that pose fire, shock, and electrocution risks.
Woods Industries is recalling about 1,000 Model 28003 ACDelco extension cord reels because the housing could become energized, posing a risk of electrical shock or electrocution.
CPSC and Montgomery Ward are recalling North West Blue boys hooded jackets and sweatshirts because hood drawstrings pose a strangulation hazard to children.
Penda New York Inc. is recalling about 22,300 novelty and disposable cigarette lighters sold in New York and Miami areas because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms.
Midland Consumer Radio is recalling 9,000 weather radios due to a programming error that may prevent the device from recognizing certain National Weather Service signals.
Stihl is recalling specific weed trimmers, brushcutters, and augers because an unsealed fuel tank seam could cause a leak, posing a fire hazard.
Shine International Trading Co. Inc. is recalling about 2.4 million cigarette lighters because their child-resistant mechanisms fail to meet safety requirements, posing fire and burn risks.
Universal Candle Co. is recalling Halloween pumpkin tealight candles sold at Bath & Body Works because they can burn with a high flame, posing fire and burn risks.
Gateway Inc. is recalling foam rubber toy cows because small pieces can tear off, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Benckiser is recalling Scrub Free Daily Shower Cleaner and Spray because bottles may contain bacteria that could cause infections in vulnerable individuals.
Tecumseh Products is recalling about 118,000 engines for outdoor power equipment because fuel can leak from the fuel line, posing fire and explosion risks.
PPG Architectural Finishes is recalling Olympic Deck Cleaner because defective caps allow the product to seep or expel, posing a risk of eye damage or skin irritation.
Sonca Products is voluntarily recalling about 5,500 Playmobil toy flashlights because they may cause non-fire-related burns.