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.
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.
Radio Shack is recalling over 150,000 electrical test meter lead kits because exposed metal on the probes poses a shock hazard to users.
Atlanta Novelty is recalling Squeeze Me Bear stuffed animals because they may contain sharp wires that can cause lacerations and noses that can fall off, posing a choking hazard.
Hudson Brands is recalling millions of Pot Belly stuffed animals due to sharp wires and crushed walnut shells that pose choking and laceration risks to young children.
Playskool is recalling two Bristle Block components that may detach and pose a choking risk to children under 3. No injuries have been reported.
Regal Ware is recalling approximately 6,800 electric coffee makers because deteriorating insulation may expose bare wiring, posing a shock hazard to users.
Black & Decker is recalling 19-inch cordless lawn mowers because a battery defect may cause fires during storage. Consumers are advised to remove fuses and store units away from flammables.
K-Mart, Rolf Brauchli, Nino Originals, and Select Beauty Brands are recalling over 87,000 hair dryers manufactured with asbestos. Consumers and professionals should return units for free repairs or refunds.
Philips is recalling approximately 5,600 stereo turntables because improper wiring may prevent safety fuses from operating, posing a shock hazard.
Albert E. Price is recalling approximately 2,300 stuffed toy mobiles intended for infants due to a strangulation hazard. Consumers should cut off the cords and springs immediately.
Rainbow Artisans is recalling approximately 8,000 Kickers crib decorations because the elastic cords may pose a strangulation hazard to infants.
AMF Voit and Sears recalled aquatic spear guns with defective triggers that may fire accidentally. Consumers should mail the handle assembly for free repair.
Play Spaces International is voluntarily recalling approximately 600 Schowanek crib exercisers because the elastic cords may pose a strangulation hazard to infants.
Andis and National Presto are voluntarily recalling over 500,000 hair dryers and styling combs manufactured with asbestos to replace the linings with non-asbestos materials.
Danara International is recalling approximately 55,000 plastic night lights sold by Sears and other retailers because the front cover may detach, exposing electrical wiring.
Top Flite Models is repairing approximately 20,000 heat guns used by model airplane hobbyists because the asbestos heat shields emit fibers during use.
Wham-O is correcting over 100,000 Fun Fountain water toys to prevent serious eye injuries caused by high-pressure water streams.
Titan Sales Corporation is recalling approximately 1,000 model 267C portable electric heaters because improper wiring may cause the metal casing to become electrified.
Davis-Grabowski is repairing approximately 35,000 Fun Ride Trolley toys because the cable may break, causing injury. Consumers can request a replacement cable and clamps.
F.A.O. Schwarz is recalling approximately 1,000 infant crib exerciser toys because the 17-inch elastic cord poses a strangulation hazard to infants.