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.
Amana and Sears Kenmore side-by-side refrigerators are being recalled because a screw could contact a wire, causing an electrical shock.
CPSC and Krups are recalling about 62,000 PowerX and PowerX Plus blenders because the blades can break and cause injury.
Colgate-Palmolive is recalling approximately 25,000 containers of FAB liquid Color-Plus laundry detergent sold in specific regions due to high levels of sodium hydroxide that can cause skin irritation or injury.
DS-MAX U.S.A. is recalling 82,000 My Alphabetic Truck toys because small parts can break off, posing a choking risk to young children.
CPSC warns that Halloween pumpkin erasers imported by Oriental Trading pose a choking risk to children under 3.
Link & Pan of Texas is recalling over 4,000 stuffed toy bears because noses and eyes may detach, posing a choking risk to young children.
CPSC and multiple companies are recalling approximately 11,000 tubular metal bunk beds because the upper level can separate from the frame, posing a collapse hazard.
Deb's Toys is recalling Rattlin Rocking Rings plastic stacking toys because beads inside the rings can detach and pose a choking risk to young children.
CPSC and Lyons Group urge parents to remove a pom-pom from Santa Barney dolls to prevent choking. One child required medical attention after choking on the part.
Gerber is voluntarily recalling approximately 10 million NUK Orthodontic Pacifiers because they may separate into pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Krups is recalling strainer baskets and lids for model 290 VitaMini juice extractors because they can break or shatter, causing lacerations.
R.J. Reynolds is recalling approximately two million Camel Metal Match cigarette lighters because they may cause burn injuries to users.
USA Maxam Inc. is recalling 230,000 Tech Man extension cords because undersized wires and improper plugs can cause fires or shocks.
CPSC and Melitta urge owners of specific Aroma Brew coffeemakers to stop using them due to damaged hinges that can cause hot liquid spills and burns.
Sub-Zero is offering free inspections for built-in refrigerators that can tip over if not secured, causing nine injuries.
Char-Broil is offering free kits to close a hole in the charcoal pan of approximately 80,000 water smokers to reduce fire risk.
Gilbert Manufacturing is warning owners of seasonal light sets that improperly latched fuseholders may cause fire or shock. Consumers should secure the fuseholder latches before use.
Shure Products is recalling about 14,000 Kaleidoscope Art sets sold by Toys R Us because the crayons contain high levels of lead.
Brinkmann and Cook'N Ca'jun charcoal water smokers manufactured before 1993 are recalled due to a hole in the charcoal pan that poses a fire risk and sharp brackets that can cause cuts.
Best Wear is recalling girls' romper sets with stuffed doll necklaces due to strangulation hazards for crib-aged children. No injuries have been reported.
CPSC is recalling rayon and rayon/cotton chiffon skirts made in India that burn faster than newspaper. Consumers should stop wearing these skirts and return them for a refund.
Atomic Ski USA is recalling about 18,000 Oxygen Krypton inline skates because the rear wheel may come off, causing falls. No injuries have been reported.
CPSC is recalling more than 100 Productos Electricos Corona tankless electric water heaters because a design defect may cause them to explode and catch fire.
Star Sales is recalling about 5,500 toy sets sold nationwide from 1993 to 1994 because small parts pose a choking risk to young children.
Gerry is recalling approximately 9,500 Good Vibes Infant Carriers because a production error may cause handles to break, posing a fall risk to infants.