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.
Honeywell is recalling over 770,000 battery-operated smoke detectors that may fail to alarm during a fire due to circuit board defects.
Graco is recalling approximately 49,000 E-Z Roller baby strollers due to a risk of infant finger entrapment in the folding hinge. Consumers should discard or destroy these products as repair kits are no longer available.
New Angles/Wallace Oaks and Hickory Valley are recalling stuffed baby chicks, ducklings, and goslings containing arsenic. Consumers should stop using and return the items.
Texas Instruments is providing free adapters to correct a potential defect in transformers for the TI 99/4A computer that could cause a shock hazard.
Sears is recalling 30,000 Wood and Hardboard Play Gyms sold from 1976 to 1980 due to a risk of infant head or neck entrapment.
Crib Mates and Baby World are recalling squeeze toys because their small handles can lodge in an infant's throat and obstruct the airway.
CPSC warns that certain fireplace-powered water heaters may explode if water flow stops and pressure builds. Consumers should have installations checked by a qualified plumber.
Electra-Plastics is recalling four Happy-Mates squeeze toys because their small size can lodge in a child's throat and obstruct the airway.
McDonald's voluntarily recalled Playmobil toys distributed in 1982 because they failed CPSC choking hazard regulations for children under three.
Grace Metal Products is repairing approximately 67,000 Swyngomatic Converta Cradles because the bottom board may collapse, allowing infants to fall out.
Continental Gourmet is recalling Pronto Caffe EM-l espresso makers because the coffee basket may detach, causing hot liquid and glass to fly.
Pines of America is recalling 15,000 infant seat/carriers because the detachable leg rest may come off, causing the infant to fall.
Montgomery Schoolhouse and Schowanek are voluntarily recalling approximately 63,900 wooden baby rattles that violate federal safety bans due to choking risks.
Brass Craft is recalling approximately 112,000 manually operated gas appliance connector valves because drying lubricant may cause gas leaks in the closed position.
Gimbel Brothers is recalling approximately 3,046 Party Fondue Sets sold in four cities because a fuel leak can cause flash fires and burns.
Sun Hill Industries is recalling Sun Vac wet/dry vacuum attachments because water could soak the motor, creating a potential electric shock hazard.
Black & Decker is recalling approximately 18,000 Model No. 8055 battery-powered lawn mowers sold nationwide from 1976 to 1982 due to a possible fire hazard.
Far East International is recalling approximately 23,000 stuffed teddy bears because noses and eyes can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A-Bee Syndicate, B & D Molded Products, and Injection Corporation are warning consumers that approximately four million plastic table lamps may pose an electrocution risk if the bulb socket dislodges.
Questor is recalling plastic spring-hanger brackets on approximately 98,000 Baby Line cribs because they may break or bend, causing the mattress to drop.
Questor Juvenile Furniture Company is recalling approximately 17,000 Kantwet Trav-L-Cribs because the bottom may separate from the sides, allowing infants to fall to the floor.
Sears is recalling approximately 160,000 men's terry cloth bathrobes because the fabric may burn rapidly if ignited after repeated washing and drying.
McCulloch is recalling about 8,000 Electramac electric chain saws because the on/off switch may fail, causing the saw to restart spontaneously.
Chloride Pyrotector is recalling specific battery-operated photoelectric smoke detectors because a defective microchip may prevent the alarm from sounding during a fire.
Grace International Apparel is recalling 40,000 CA VA sweatshirts because they fail federal flammability standards. Consumers should return the garments for a full refund.