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.
RJS Inc. is recalling 1,222 Ralph Lauren Thoroughbred Candles because their flasks can overheat and burn with high flames, posing a fire hazard.
GapKids is recalling about 127,800 spring/summer anoraks because the zipper pulls contain unacceptable levels of lead. Consumers should stop using the jackets and return them for a refund.
Electronic Resources Ltd. is recalling about 5,000 power strip surge protectors with undersized wires and poor grounding that present fire, shock, and electrocution hazards.
Oscar Mayer is recalling decals on approximately 16,000 Wienermobile pedal cars because they contain high levels of lead, posing a poisoning hazard to young children.
Conros is recalling about 30,000 Summer Lights fuel canisters for outdoor bamboo torches because the assembly can cause the bamboo pole to ignite.
S.C. Johnson is recalling approximately 1.7 million Glade Gel Candles because they may burn with flames up to 3 inches high, posing a potential fire hazard.
Performance Inc. is recalling 3,650 pairs of Campus bicycle pedals because the axle can break, causing riders to lose control and fall.
Payless ShoeSource is recalling about 6,000 child's novelty purses containing a petroleum distillate that could be harmful or fatal if ingested.
SRAM is recalling approximately 25,000 Sachs bicycle chains that can break, causing riders to lose control and fall. The chains were sold on 1998 model Giant, Schwinn, and Specialized bicycles.
Castrol North America is recalling 338,500 cans of Super Clean aerosol foam because defective seams may allow the cleaner to leak, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation.
Weil-McLain is recalling 8,500 gas boilers because high gas pressure settings can cause dangerous carbon monoxide leaks.
Arby's is recalling approximately 220,000 toy saxophones distributed with Adventure Meals because small parts could separate and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Amscan is recalling 6,000 floral candles because their containers can break, allowing hot wax to escape and cause burns.
Keanall Products is recalling approximately 4,200 packages of Deluxe Grill Rocks because the rocks can break when heated, ejecting pieces that may cause burns.
Conair and Sears are recalling 183,000 back massage cushions because the motors can overheat and burn through the material, posing a burn risk.
Sanrio is recalling about 29,000 stuffed animal toys because small bells can detach and pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
General Electric is recalling about 50,000 outlet converters with oversized ground connectors that can cause loose contacts and shock hazards.
ERA Intermarketing is recalling about 840,000 Elite-2 disposable cigarette lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms.
Gerry Baby Products is recalling about 86,000 Clear Choice rechargeable baby monitors because the battery can cause the parent unit to smoke and flame.
Warner Bros. Stores is recalling approximately 2,500 Tweety Water Timer Game Key Rings because they contain ethylene glycol that could leak and poison young children if swallowed.
Atico International is recalling Eyeball and Smiley Face Floating Balls because they contain kerosene and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Norco Products USA is recalling approximately 450 bike passenger trailers because metal fatigue could cause the hitch to fail, potentially injuring occupants.
Sunbeam Products is recalling about 1,800 Grillmaster gas grills because the side burner's propane hose can overheat and melt, posing a fire risk.
Chandur Hasso Inc. is recalling 2,400 Somito foreign travel electric converters that could short circuit, posing fire, shock, and burn hazards.
American Presto Corp. is recalling approximately 720 Wisdom brand soldering guns because the plastic handles can melt during use, posing electrocution and burn hazards.