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.
Revco Products is recalling 10,043 Gas Sniffer carbon monoxide detectors because the alarm may fail at hazardous levels, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
North States is offering repair kits for Superyard enclosures and extension kits because small plastic locking posts can detach, posing a choking risk to small children.
Paragon Racing Products is recalling approximately 75,000 containers of Ground Effects Tire Traction Compound because they lack child-resistant closures. The product contains methyl salicylate, which is toxic if ingested.
Safety 1st is recalling approximately 191,000 Model #177 Bed Rails because support bars may separate, allowing children to fall from the bed.
Trident Diving Equipment is recalling approximately 500 screw-in DIN Tank Valve Caps because they may fracture and pop out of air tanks, causing injury.
FAO Schwarz is recalling approximately 1,000 Goula children's sewing boards because the attached string poses a strangulation hazard to young children.
Ace Novelty is instructing consumers to remove straps from 69,100 Teenage Mutant Ninja foam chairs because children can become entangled and strangle.
Creative Technologies is recalling approximately 15,600 Sixty Second Grill Express Grills because the heating element can dislodge and melt the plastic base, posing a fire and burn risk.
CPSC and seven importers are recalling approximately 28,000 electric hand-held hair dryers that lack immersion protection plugs, posing an electrocution risk if dropped in water.
Porter-Cable is recalling approximately 1,500 power tools sold in September 1995 because improperly crimped electrical cords may expose wires, posing a shock hazard.
Panasonic is inspecting approximately 3,000 laser printers that may pose an electrical shock hazard if not properly grounded.
Raz Imports is recalling approximately 3,750 acrylic Christmas angel candlestick holders because they may ignite and burn when exposed to a direct flame.
Playskool is recalling 1-2-3 High Chairs because cracked plastic joints may cause the chair to collapse, posing a risk of injury.
Winner Products is recalling approximately 3,200 Emergency Lite 3-in-1 automatic night-lights because the unit can break away from the back cover while plugged in, exposing live conductors.
Milwaukee Electric Tool is recalling approximately 9,300 Mag series sander/grinders because a switch may stick on or activate with minimal pressure, posing a laceration risk.
Gerry Baby Products issued a warning for certain cribs that can collapse if side rails are assembled incorrectly, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
CPSC is recalling approximately 5,000 Catalina Model No. 3892 wooden bunk beds manufactured before January 1, 1995, because openings on the top bunk may entrap young children's heads.
IBM is repairing 56,000 9527 series color monitors that may pose an electrical shock hazard if not properly grounded.
Allibert Inc. is recalling approximately 5,600 Canasta and Corolia multi-position resin patio chairs because the seat and back may not lock in position, posing a risk of collapse.
Small World Toys is recalling about 16,000 toy bracelets and 3,500 plastic vehicles because small parts present a choking hazard to young children.
Excelex is recalling 3,608 bottles of Better Valu Clear Ammonia that actually contain bleach. Mixing the mislabeled bleach with ammonia or acid can produce toxic gases.
Chronicle Books is recalling Fuzz & Fur and Splish Splash children's books because plastic binder bolts may separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.
CPSC and importers are recalling 375,000 sheer rayon scarves made in India that burn faster than newspaper, posing a serious risk of burn injuries.
The Schwab Company is recalling approximately 5,000 Little Me infant garments because wooden buttons can detach, posing a choking and inhaling hazard to infants.
American Harvest is recalling 56,843 Snackmaster food dehydrators because the heating element can overheat, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.