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.
Under Sea Industries is recalling specific Scubapro second-stage scuba regulators because a defective valve may dislodge, causing the regulator to flood and posing a drowning hazard to divers.
King Seeley Thermos is recalling 23,383 portable gas grills sold as Structo brand because defective valves may leak propane, posing a fire hazard.
AMF is recalling over 1,800 underwater spear guns due to a defect that can cause accidental firing. No injuries have been reported.
Sunbeam is modifying approximately 8,900 electric lawnmowers (models 3227 and 3228) to prevent power cord abrasion that could expose electrical wires and cause shock.
Intermatic is recalling approximately 53,000 Temperature Tender heating units because an internal carbon resistor may overheat and start fires.
F.J. Strauss is recalling approximately 3,600 Straco Western Double-Barrel Cork Rifles because improperly positioned plastic barriers may allow metal rods to project and injure children's eyes.
Jackes Evans is recalling glass doors on approximately 1,000 Hearth-Glo wood-burning heaters because the glass can break and allow sparks to escape.
Vernco and Sears are recalling portable electric fans because the rotors may lock, causing the motor to overheat and plastic components to ignite.
AMF Voit is offering free repairs for approximately 97,300 aquatic spear guns that may fire unintentionally due to a defective trigger.
CPSC accepted corrective actions from multiple manufacturers for hand-held hair dryers that may expose asbestos to the air stream.
Daisy is recalling approximately 19,100 BB guns because the safety mechanism may fail, allowing the gun to fire. No injuries have been reported.
Montgomery Ward and McGraw-Edison are repairing Wards' Powr-Kraft model TGB-5102A bench grinders to fix a potential electric shock hazard.
Eagle Family Discount Stores is recalling Gun Fighter double-barreled toy cork shotguns sold in 1976 and 1977 because exposed metal rods can cause eye injuries.
Montgomery Ward is recalling 20,000 toy telephone sets because the plugs resemble genuine electrical plugs, posing a risk of severe shock or burns to children.
Fuel Sentry is recalling specific Activator units from Automatic Day/Night Thermostat Controls due to a defective carbon resistor that poses a fire risk.
Cleanweld Products is recalling yellow CleanBurn Fuel Cylinders because a connector separation may cause fuel leaks, leading to ignition, burns, or the cylinder being propelled.
Rhinehart is recalling Miti-Mite portable immersible electric water heaters due to a risk of electrocution. Consumers should stop using the heaters and return them for a refund.
J.C. Penney is repairing about 2,700 six-inch bench grinders sold between 1973 and 1975 due to a potential electric shock hazard.
Weed Eater and Montgomery Ward are recalling Grass Getter edger/trimmers due to damaged electrical insulation that could cause electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
Sears and Vernco are recalling 72,000 portable electric fans manufactured in 1973 and 1974 because they may overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using the affected units and return them for free repair.
J.C. Penney is recalling approximately 33,500 bicycles sold in 1977 and 1978 because defective pedal cranks may break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
McGraw-Edison is repairing about 16,000 six-inch bench grinders sold under various brands due to a potential electric shock hazard caused by worn wire insulation.
Knickerbocker is voluntarily recalling 500,000 stuffed toys because the ink used for lettering contains excessive lead. No injuries have been reported.
Black and Decker is recalling specific extension-cord adapters packaged with hedge trimmers in 1978 due to a potential electrical shock hazard.
Huk-A-Poo Sportswear is recalling approximately 30,000 women's sweatshirts that may not meet federal flammability standards. No injuries have been reported.