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.
Retailers are recalling over 1.5 million curtain-style holiday lights because exposed wires can cause electrocution. Consumers should stop using the lights and return them for a refund.
Roman Inc. is recalling about 800 train candleholder sets because they can melt and ignite when exposed to direct flame.
Guess? Inc. is recalling about 2,300 women's jackets that failed federal flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries.
MTS Products Inc. is recalling over 18,200 J. Mason infant carriers because the handle can break, causing the carrier to fall and potentially injuring infants.
Kmart is recalling 148,000 Gables patio rocking chairs because improper assembly can cause them to collapse, resulting in falls and injuries.
MTD is recalling about 34,000 garden tractors because rear wheel nuts can loosen and fall off, causing loss of control and minor injuries.
Kid's Patrol is recalling about 12,000 Athletic Team zippered vests sold at Wal-Mart because the zipper pulls can slide off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Polaris is recalling about 20,670 snowmobiles because the steering pitman arm can crack, potentially causing the operator to lose control and crash.
STK International is recalling over 20,400 Clock Tambourine toys because small pieces may break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Novi Kids is recalling Halloween Bounce Balls sold at Target due to a choking hazard for young children.
Safety 1st is recalling about 25,000 nursery monitor batteries that can rupture and irritate skin. Consumers should stop using the monitors and contact the company for replacements.
Halcyon WaterSpring is recalling approximately 536,000 Dex Wipe Warmers because they can overheat and melt, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Dell is recalling approximately 233,000 AC adapters for Latitude LM computers and port replicators because connector pins can break off, posing an electric shock hazard.
In-Mar Trading is recalling 115,300 extension cords with undersized wires and poor strain relief due to fire and electrocution risks.
Mares America is recalling approximately 1,200 Guardian dive computers because water leaks can cause malfunctions that may lead to decompression sickness.
Nadel & Sons Toy Corp. is recalling about 8,000 stuffed bears because their eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Husqvarna is recalling approximately 1,800 gasoline hedge trimmers because screws can loosen, exposing the clutch and allowing parts to fly out.
Chiquita Brands is recalling Sports Blast drink bottles because the plastic tops can detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
Al-Dan Trading Inc. is recalling over 5,800 wooden vehicle toys sold in Florida discount stores because small parts could separate and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Three firms are recalling nearly 42,000 sets of children's toy jewelry because the necklaces and bracelets can break, releasing small beads that pose a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC and retailers are recalling about 780,000 Envirotech electric fans because their plastic enclosures are flammable and power cords can expose live parts.
United Tradeline is recalling about 4,400 Hot Pet Car toys because small pieces could break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
BRK is recalling approximately 18,000 First Alert True Fit Safety Gates because plastic parts can break off into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.
J.C. Penney is recalling about 6,000 Francisca full-size wooden baby cribs because side rail spindles can loosen, creating a gap where a baby's head could become entrapped.
Walgreens is recalling Smoke Tote cigarette lighters because the child-resistant mechanisms may fail to reset, posing a fire hazard to young children.