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.
Nikon is recalling approximately 29,900 Nikonos Speedlight Model SB-103 units because gas buildup can cause parts to shoot off, posing a laceration risk.
Evenflo is recalling approximately 22,000 Hike 'N Roll child carriers because small children can slip into leg openings, posing a strangulation hazard.
PJ Toys is recalling approximately 8,300 units of children's furniture sold at Target because some paint contains lead. Consumers should keep items away from children and return them for a refund.
MacKenzie-Childs is recalling about 42,000 paper candle shades because they can ignite when used with candles, posing a fire hazard.
Okura USA Inc. is recalling about 6,600 Nippon extension cords and power strip surge protectors sold in Florida due to fire, electrocution, and shock hazards.
Lexington Furniture is recalling about 58,000 wooden bunk beds because a gap in the top bunk could entrap a child's head.
Boscov's is recalling approximately 19,000 Christmas windmills with candles because the candles are too close to the wooden structure, posing a fire risk.
Brass Eagle is recalling about 42,300 paintball masks because the lenses can crack when struck by a paintball, posing a potential eye injury hazard.
Pyramid Accessories is recalling Disney Mulan backpacks and rolling luggage because the paint contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by children.
Kmart is recalling approximately 90,000 Splash Club Deluxe Inflatable Kiddie Boats because the seats can tear, causing children to fall into the water.
Almar Sales is recalling about 28,000 Expressions children's jewelry sets because the elastic cords can break, releasing small beads that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Crate & Barrel is recalling about 7,000 toy chests to repair lids that can fail and fall, posing a strangulation risk to children.
T.S. Toys is recalling about 4,000 Activity Block Sets because rods on one block could break, releasing small hollow cylinders that pose a choking risk to young children.
In-Mar Trading is recalling over 10,000 plastic toys, including a jet fighter and six animal squeakers, because small parts can detach and pose a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.
Laiko International is recalling 2,400 Knock-A-Ball wooden toys because the small balls pose a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Michael Friedman Corp. is recalling about 2,000 Hobby Horse baby rattles because small parts can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants.
EKCO Housewares is recalling approximately 16,800 12-inch skillets because the handles could bend or break, causing hot contents to spill and potentially injure consumers.
STK International is recalling about 15,800 baby rattles because the handles could block a child's airway. No injuries have been reported.
Davidson Ladder Inc. is recalling about 1,150 attic stairways because a hinge can fail, causing the stairs to collapse and potentially injuring consumers.
Rite Aid is recalling approximately 225,000 butane gas lighters because defective switches may allow ignition in the off position, posing a risk of burns and fires.
Payless ShoeSource is recalling about 80,000 Coasters children's sneakers because metal zipper clasps can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Durapro Systems is recalling about 1,955 scuba buoyancy compensator devices because low-pressure hoses may separate, posing a drowning risk.
Safety 1st is recalling 106,000 Bouncing Buggy toys because attached sign components can break off, creating sharp edges and a choking risk.
Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling about 2,500 1998 model year bicycles to replace chains that may break during use.
KB Toys is recalling Bubble Beauties floating balls because they contain a petroleum distillate similar to kerosene that could be harmful or fatal if ingested.