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.
Berko is repairing or replacing 1.5 million baseboard heaters sold from 1980 to 1987 because deteriorating wires may cause fires or electric shocks.
W.C. Wood is recalling 345,775 chest freezers because the lock mechanism can be forced open without a key, posing a risk of child entrapment.
Texas Instruments is recalling approximately 3,200 external battery chargers for TravelMate 4000M notebook computers due to a potential fire hazard if the unit overheats.
Tuesday Morning is recalling Polo wooden cobbler bench toys because small balls and splinters pose a choking hazard to young children.
Braun is recalling 5,000 E20 and E25 espresso makers because the filter holder may dislodge, breaking the glass carafe and causing cuts or burns.
Atlas Electric is recalling approximately 15,600 portable halogen work lights because water leaks, overheating, or broken junction boxes may expose live wires, posing shock, burn, or fire risks.
Little Tikes is recalling approximately 160,000 Toddle Tots Dinosaur Mountain playsets because small plastic cups may detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
Mavic is recalling 1,303 Cosmic bicycle wheels because the front wheel hub may fracture, causing spokes to come loose and potentially leading to a fall.
International Silver is recalling 33,000 tree-shaped candle holders because the glass pots may overheat and shatter, causing injury.
Sentrol, Inc. is recalling 5,000 Moose brand security control panels because built-in warning systems may fail to sound, leaving users unaware of alarm malfunctions.
CPSC and Tanaka are recalling approximately 11,000 Ariens and Tanaka backpack leaf blowers because the fuel tank could leak, presenting a possible fire hazard.
Division Sales is recalling 44,000 wooden toy trucks because parts can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Accoutrements is recalling Squeak Pickle and Kangaroo toys because the squeaker devices can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Mascot Electronic A.S. is recalling 65,800 ACH-4U cellular phone chargers sold as Nokia and AT&T brands because the plastic cover may crack, causing plug prongs to break off and pose an electrical shock hazard.
Gymboree is voluntarily recalling 2,800 infant rattles sold after July 26, 1995, because they may break apart and release small parts that pose a choking risk to young children.
Godinger is recalling about 19,000 Tree Shaped 7 Light Votive Holders because the glass pots may overheat and shatter, posing a burn and injury risk.
Young's Association is recalling 900,000 disposable cigarette lighters because they can be ignited without using safety devices, posing a fire and burn risk to children.
Come Play Products is recalling approximately 70,000 white basketball nets due to a strangulation hazard for children under three if the post is inverted.
CPSC and Michel & Co. are recalling about 12,000 Winnie the Pooh pull toys because the pull cord and wooden ball pose choking and strangulation risks to children.
Cosco is recalling approximately 190,000 full-size cribs because side rail spindles can loosen and separate, creating a risk of child falls or entrapment.
Imperial Toy Corporation is recalling approximately 100,000 toy vehicles, aquatic animals, and feeding sets because they break into small pieces that pose a choking hazard to small children.
LaNacional is recalling 2,288 baby cribs distributed in Puerto Rico because they pose strangulation and entrapment hazards to infants.
Brinkmann is recalling approximately 43,800 Smoke'N Pit cookers because the lid may fall suddenly, causing injury. Consumers can obtain a free replacement smokestack.
Munchkin is recalling approximately 195,000 glitter pacifiers because the disc and nipple may separate into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
RMC International is offering free replacement wick holders for specific kerosene heaters sold nationwide in 1994. The original parts may fail, preventing safety mechanisms from extinguishing the heater.