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.
Farrar, Straus & Giroux is recalling 52,000 copies of the children's book "Hey Diddle Diddle" because rattle caps can detach, creating a choking hazard.
Doreau Designs is recalling mercury necklaces because broken vials can release vapor causing long-term health problems.
IBM is voluntarily recalling 32,000 AC adapters for Thinkpad laptops in the U.S. due to an internal fault that poses an electrical shock hazard.
Dollar Tree is recalling about 178,000 wooden toy trucks because small parts can break off and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Rubbermaid is voluntarily recalling two children's hampers because very small children can lodge their heads in the hollow parts of the designs.
Target is recalling about 15,500 decorated Christmas pacifiers because the nipple can separate from the shield, creating a choking hazard for young children.
Fay's Drug Store is recalling Spirit of Christmas 200 Super Brite Lights because the fuses in the plug could short circuit, possibly causing a fire.
Jade Express is recalling approximately 80,000 Hello Baby rattle sets because the toys separate into small parts that pose a choking hazard to babies and young children.
Target is recalling about 48,000 inflatable Snoopy Christmas toys because the inflator plug can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Kidpower is recalling cars in Zap Zap Racetrack sets because misassembled wheels and small parts pose a choking hazard to young children.
M. Pressner is recalling about 1,000 toy necklaces because small beads can detach and pose a choking risk to young children.
Amscan is recalling approximately 30,000 party favor bracelets and necklaces because beads can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Division Sales is recalling 10,332 Santa Claus Candle Holders because the flammable paint can ignite if exposed to flame, posing a fire and burn hazard.
The Berton Company is recalling about 14,000 Kidentails Roll-Back Toys because small parts present a choking hazard to young children.
Big Save International is recalling about 1,000 toy trucks sold in Indiana and Alabama due to small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Waring Products is recalling approximately 2,700 Dualit-Plus electronic toasters because they may turn on by themselves, posing a fire and burn risk.
Small World Toys is recalling two types of toy necklaces containing small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.
Imaginarium is recalling about 500 Fun Music Center toys because small parts present a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should return the toys for a full refund.
Tech Mart is recalling 30,000 Christmas lights sold in six states due to a fire hazard caused by inadequate wiring and lack of fuse protection.
HarperCollins is recalling 46,500 copies of 'Christmas in the Manger' because plastic jewels may detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.
Kid Dimension is recalling about 42,000 Littlest Pet Shop Tea Sets because small removable animal figures pose a choking hazard to young children.
Scentex is recalling about 97,000 Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles because a manufacturing error allows the potpourri to ignite and flare up, creating a fire hazard.
Black & Decker is recalling about 35,000 Surge reversible Shar-pei dog hand puppets because the eyes may detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
PriceCostco is recalling approximately 17,000 reindeer Christmas stockings because a small bead on the antlers can detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
Four Seasons General Merchandise is recalling Diplomat educational pull toys because small parts may break off, posing a choking risk to young children.