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.
Carter Brothers is recalling about 5,000 go-karts with exposed rear axles to prevent entrapment injuries. Consumers should stop using the karts and contact the company for a free axle guard.
Division Sales is recalling over 26,000 Baby Buzz stretch mobiles because they pose a strangulation hazard if hung on cribs or playpens.
Playskool is recalling 1-2-3 High Chairs because the restraint bar can crack or break, allowing children to fall and be injured.
Dairy Queen is recalling 150,000 toy water batons distributed with kids meals because the end caps can detach, releasing small plastic balls that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Bernzomatic is recalling 1970 model FE18UL foam fire extinguishers because the tanks may corrode and rupture, posing a risk of injury.
MDK Inc. is recalling approximately 20,000 K-Line model trains because a coupler coil spring could overheat if the train derails, creating a potential fire hazard.
PriceCostco is recalling 30-inch Animated Santas with lights and music because four units overheated and melted. Consumers should unplug the product and return it for a refund.
Levi Strauss is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Little Levi's Koveralls and Shortalls because snap fasteners may separate, creating a choking risk for children.
In-Mar Trading is recalling over 140,000 Christmas light sets sold in Puerto Rico because they lack fuse protection and have inadequate wiring, posing a fire risk.
Speidel is recalling about 211,000 My First ID children's identification bracelets because they present a choking hazard to children under age 3.
The CPSC is recalling over 32,000 chenille sweaters sold by major retailers because they burn faster than newspaper, posing a serious risk of burn injuries.
Four importers are recalling over 133,000 toys and rattles because small components can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC and importers are recalling over 32,000 holiday candle holders and potpourri pots due to fire risks from flammable paint and excessive flames.
Shelby Ltd. recalled about 40,000 novelty paperweights and pens containing kerosene or petroleum distillates due to poisoning and flammability hazards.
Thrifty Distributors and Golden Bay Enterprises are recalling approximately 30,225 Christmas light sets because they lack fuse protection and have inadequate wiring, posing a fire risk.
Oriental Trading is recalling approximately 44,400 wooden bead and spinning top toys because the paint contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning if chewed.
Evenflo is recalling Houdini Portable Playyards because plastic caps may crack, creating choking and sharp edge hazards for children.
Compaq is recalling AC adapters for Armada 4100 notebook computers because defective connector pins could cause electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
Division Sales is recalling approximately 21,000 Master Tech extension cords because undersized wires present fire, shock, and electrocution hazards. Consumers should stop using the cords and return them for a full refund.
Light & Motion is recalling approximately 2,800 Source-12 Battery Packs used by scuba divers because they may catch fire if flooded during a dive.
Price Stern Sloan is recalling over 34,000 Exploring Nature Funstation kits because the included compass may leak kerosene, posing a poisoning risk to children.
Coleman is recalling 14,127 Peak 1 22-oz. fuel bottles because defective threads can cause fuel leakage. No injuries have been reported.
Best International is recalling approximately 5,000 Professional Styler hair dryers due to electrocution and fire hazards. Consumers should stop using the units immediately.
So's U.S.A. is recalling over 170,000 bottles of Wood Lock Medicated Balm because the product lacks required child-resistant packaging, posing a poisoning risk to young children.
S-B Power Tool is recalling 150 Bosch Mini-Grinders because the included wheel guards do not fit securely. Consumers should check for a metal bump on the guard and request a replacement.