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.
CPSC warns that Itasca and Home Duo oil/wood combination furnaces may leak carbon monoxide due to weld failures. Consumers should have units inspected by a professional.
New Angles is recalling 150 stuffed chicks and ducklings preserved with arsenic. These items were distributed to floral shops in 1984.
5th Avenue Dolls is recalling approximately 22,000 Cupie Dolls #6342 because small arms can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Shakespeare Company is recalling two models of omnidirectional CB base station antennas because they pose a risk of severe or fatal electric shock if they contact power lines.
Microtronics recalled Astro Chef, Classic, and La Chef microwave ovens due to a fire hazard caused by self-starting and heat concentration.
Danara and Stahlwood are recalling specific squeeze toys because their small handles may lodge in children's throats and cause choking or suffocation.
Enesco is recalling approximately 12,600 Country Calico Farm Animal Assortments because small parts may detach and pose a choking hazard to small children.
Evenflo is recalling Li'l Squeaker pacifiers made in Taiwan because the pacifier can detach from the shield, posing a choking risk.
Durham Industries is recalling approximately 4,300 Smurf Musical Crib Train toys because small parts may break off and pose a choking hazard to infants.
Blue Box is recalling approximately 50,000 Combat Copter toy helicopters because they may fly backward into the operator's face, causing lacerations.
Jack's Food Systems is recalling small plastic animal toys distributed in fast-food promotions due to a choking risk for children under three.
Pittsburgh Penn Oil is recalling charcoal lighter fluid and paint thinner because the containers' caps were not child-resistant.
Random House is recalling My Button Book and Hello Kitty's Button Book because detachable buttons pose a choking risk to children under three.
The CPSC warns that approximately 200,000 Lite Tree Top ornaments may overheat and melt when used in non-flashing mode, posing a potential fire hazard.
Smith & Wesson and Daisy are retrofitting 200,000 CO2 pellet pistols to prevent accidental firing when dropped. No injuries have been reported.
Century Products recalled Super Coupe baby walkers (models 8209 and 8210) because they may collapse, causing falls or finger injuries.
Alcan Aluminio Do Brasil is recalling approximately 300,000 Rochedo pressure cookers sold in the U.S. and Puerto Rico because a faulty gasket allows the pot to open under pressure, posing a burn risk.
Janex Corporation is recalling Musical Rock-A-Bye Railroad toys because small parts can break off, posing choking and ingestion risks to infants.
Electro Signal Lab is recalling approximately 500,000 smoke alarms that may not sound or fail to sound loudly when smoke is present.
Echo is recalling elastic harnesses for specific weed and grass trimmers because the snap hooks can fly back and cause facial injuries.
General Electric is recalling 1983 nine-inch portable fans because a faulty speed control switch can cause overheating and fire.
Durham Industries is recalling approximately 6,200 Mickey Mouse Musical Crib Train Toys because small parts may break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
North American Systems is recalling specific Mr. Coffee CMX-1000 coffeemakers due to a potential fire hazard. Consumers should check date codes and discontinue use if affected.
Reliance Products Corporation is recalling approximately 96,000 NUK 3-piece Toothbrush Trainer Sets because the rubber tip on the first brush can separate, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Carolina Enterprises is recalling approximately 100,000 Empire Super Slide ladders because small children's heads can become trapped between the rungs.