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.
Service Merchandise is recalling 15,000 Umbrella Strollers because small tube end plugs may detach and pose a choking hazard to children.
Toys-R-Us is recalling Crib Pals baby rattles and Colorforms story book puzzles because they present a potential choking hazard. Consumers should return the items for a full refund.
Li Peng Enterprises is recalling Rainbow Bell baby rattles because the handle and detachable metal bell pose a choking hazard to infants.
Hedstrom recalled approximately 6,562 wooden baby swings sold in 1987 because glue failure could cause the swing to collapse. Consumers should discard or destroy the units.
Square D is voluntarily replacing 30-ampere Series 1 GFCI circuit breakers because a component failure may disable electric shock protection.
W.C. Bradley is recalling approximately 1.8 million LP gas grills manufactured between 1983 and 1985 because the gas hose connection may loosen, posing a fire hazard.
Le-Roi infant socks are being recalled because plastic ornaments may detach and pose a choking hazard to children under three.
General Electric is recalling 45,000 GE and RCA surge suppressors sold from 1986 to 1987 because defective units may present a severe electric shock hazard.
Tyrolia is recalling 450,000 ski bindings from 1982-1986 because toe and heel lugs may break, posing a risk of serious injury to skiers.
Rand International is replacing approximately 40,000 BMX-12 inch bicycle wheels sold by Otasco and other retailers. The plastic rims may shatter if tires are over-inflated.
Baby Buddies Inc. is recalling early models of Baby Buddy Clip-On pacifier holders because the bear figure can separate and pose a choking hazard to infants.
General Power Equipment is recalling 350 True Value portable electric heaters because a fan motor failure could cause electric shock.
Little Headworks is recalling children's wooden puzzles with paint containing up to 12.84% lead, exceeding CPSC limits, due to lead poisoning hazards.
HBLA Imports is recalling non-full size baby cribs imported in January 1985 because they fail to meet federal safety requirements for hardware and spindle spacing.
Fisher-Price is offering free modification kits for Model 9110 strollers manufactured before July 1986 to prevent infants from falling through an opening in the reclined seat.
Universal Match Corporation is recalling Feudor metal-sleeved disposable lighters sold in special three-packs because a manufacturing flaw may cause excessively high flames, posing a burn risk.
Campari USA is recalling disposable butane cigarette lighters that may shoot excessively high flames or spew butane without lighting.
CBS is recalling Wonder ride-on horse toys because the plastic bodies may break, causing riders to fall and sustain injuries.
Artsana of America is recalling Spinning Windmill Rattles because plastic pellets inside the balls could pose a choking hazard to children.
CPSC banned C.M. Paula teddy bears due to small parts and sharp wire stems that pose choking and laceration risks to children.
Dynacraft is replacing plastic wheel rims on Magna sidewalk bicycles because they may shatter during inflation, posing a laceration hazard.
Associated Merchandising is recalling ceramic ice cream scoops because the handles may crack under pressure, posing a risk of severe cuts.
Mengo Industries is replacing plastic steps on Dotline pool ladders sold between 1976 and 1982 because they may break during use.
D&R Industries is recalling shoulder harnesses for Championship Deluxe Bicycle Child Carriers sold by Sears because the plastic buckle may disengage, posing a fall risk to children.
Sears is recalling specific Kenmore canister vacuum cleaners because improper wiring could cause a fire or electrical shock. Consumers should stop using the affected models immediately.