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.
Generation 2 Worldwide is recalling about 6,600 Pisces Baby Cribs because loose slats can create openings large enough for infant entrapment.
Homier Distributing is recalling about 2,500 Pistol Grip Soldering Guns, model #PGSI30, due to risks of electrocution and fire.
Zany Brainy is recalling approximately 220 Miffy Wooden Shape Sorter toys because they pose a choking hazard.
Bell Sports is recalling about 5,800 BMX and mountain bike helmets because chin strap rivets may fail, causing the helmet to come off during a crash.
Walgreen is recalling approximately 40,000 Kid's Sipper Bottles because the caps can be pulled off, creating a potential choking hazard for children.
Toro Co. is recalling approximately 78,000 Lawn-Boy power mowers because interference with the mulching fan can cause the blade to crack and break off, potentially injuring users.
Candles International Inc. is recalling about 20,500 Old Virginia Candle scented candles because they can burn with a high flame, presenting a potential fire hazard.
Kingsland Tools is voluntarily recalling about 3,900 power strip surge protectors because they pose a risk of electric shock and fire.
Primerica Enterprise is recalling Heavy Duty Trouble Lights because undersized wires and internal defects create fire, shock, and electrocution risks.
L.L. Bean is recalling approximately 13,000 backpack child carriers because small children can escape the harness and fall, posing a risk of injury.
Calvin Klein Cosmetics is recalling approximately 35,000 fragranced candles in tin containers because they can burn with a higher than normal flame, posing a potential fire hazard.
Kikkerland Designs is recalling about 20,000 novelty lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms, posing a fire hazard to young children.
Interstate Engineering is recalling about 40,000 heat detectors that may fail to alarm or alarm too briefly during a fire. Consumers should stop using them and contact Tri Star Enterprises for a free replacement.
Spiegel is recalling certain Elements Baby velvet garments sold in 1998 and 1999 because they present a choking hazard.
Lakewood Engineering recalled about 23,000 low-profile oil-filled electric heaters because the heating element could contact the metal frame, posing an electrical shock and electrocution hazard.
Sunbeam is recalling about 8,000 Oster HD120 hand-held electric hair dryers due to a risk of electrocution or electric shock.
Wal-Mart is recalling Ozark Trail butane utility lighters because cracked fuel cylinders can leak and ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Newco is recalling Bed-N-Loft bunk bed assembly kits because missing or incorrect guardrail instructions could allow children to fall or become entrapped.
Colorbök is recalling 3.8 million Blue's Clues toy notebooks because coil ends can break off, posing a choking hazard to children.
Kidde Safety is recalling approximately 1 million Nighthawk and Lifesaver carbon monoxide alarms that may fail to detect hazardous gas levels.
Safari Ltd. is recalling over 10,200 'Peek Inside' toy puzzles because small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
Big Roc Tools is recalling about 38,170 Power Craft outdoor extension cords due to risks of electrocution and fire.
Iomega is recalling about 60,000 power supply units for external Jaz disk drives because the plastic housing can separate, exposing internal electronics and posing an electrical shock hazard.
Sanapac is recalling approximately 140,000 bottles of dietary supplements containing elemental iron because they lack required child-resistant packaging, posing a poisoning risk to children.
Chariot Victor Publishing is recalling VeggieTales playsets because small plastic plugs and one figurine pose a choking hazard to young children.