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.
Sears is recalling approximately 7,500 five-foot aluminum stepladders sold in 20 states because the top cap may split, causing the ladder to collapse.
Bernina is voluntarily correcting Type 213 foot pedals on sewing machines made between late 1969 and January 1976 due to overheating and fire risks.
CPSC warns that specific Coast King bicycles sold in 26 states may have pedal cranks that could break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
American Electric is recalling two styles of Great American Frying Machine mini deep fryers due to a potential electric shock hazard.
Huffy Corp. is recalling approximately 54,000 lightweight bicycles sold under Huffy, J.C. Penney, Omega, and Coast King brands because pedal cranks may break without warning.
Red Devil and Sears are recalling electric paint removers sold between May and October 1977 due to a wiring defect that poses a potential shock hazard.
Sperry Remington is repairing approximately 119 women's rechargeable electric shavers due to a potential electric shock hazard caused by pierced insulation.
CPSC recalls 4,150 Gap and 22,000 San Francisco Shirt Works sweatshirts that fail federal flammability standards and could ignite rapidly.
Jack Eckerd is recalling electric ceramic hot pots sold in nine states because they may pose a shock hazard to users.
Bassett Furniture Industries is recalling approximately 6,000 Mandalay style cribs because the headboard and footboard design may allow infants to become entrapped and strangle.
C & S Trading is recalling Magic Curl Professional hand-held curling irons because the handle casing can separate, posing a risk of burns or electric shock.
CPSC recalls specific upright pedestal sump pumps with solid black plastic float switches due to electric shock risk. Consumers should disconnect power and seek a free repair.
San Francisco Shirt Works is recalling 22,500 ladies' sweatshirts that fail federal flammability standards and could ignite rapidly.
Okla Homer Smith is recalling full-sized baby cribs because plastic teething rails may crack and pose a choking hazard to infants.
Nevco is recalling 217,000 electric ceramic hot pots because a damaged heating coil could cause severe electrical shock if the user stirs the liquid with a metal object.
Crosman Arms is repairing approximately 35,000 American Classic and Medalist pellet pistols because a loose screw may cause accidental discharge.
CPSC recalls approximately 14,500 Nobility 10-cup coffeemakers due to a defect that may cause the unit to overheat and ignite.
Le Gran Imports is voluntarily withdrawing certain Christmas light replacement bulbs from sale because a protruding wire defect could create a fire or shock hazard.
CPSC and Parkway Fabricators are replacing intermediate air hoses on 2,000 Poseidon Cyklon 300 scuba regulators due to a defect that may cause air flow to stop.
New York Merchandise is recalling 15-bulb Renown Christmas tree light sets due to a potential fire hazard caused by incorrectly placed metal contacts.
Market Research Imports is recalling MRI Christmas light replacement bulbs made in Taiwan because a wire defect can cause them to shatter explosively when electrical current is applied.
Magic Chef is voluntarily modifying 2,607 refrigerators because an improperly placed heater wire could contact the cabinet, presenting a possible shock hazard.
Kelvinator is voluntarily modifying 1,508 refrigerators to fix a possible shock hazard caused by an improperly placed heater wire.
White-Westinghouse is voluntarily modifying 17,508 refrigerators because an improperly placed heater wire could present a possible shock hazard if the unit is not properly grounded.
Gerico Inc. is repairing 40,000 Gerry Carryfree and Sears Stroll 'N Fold strollers with defective locking devices that could cause the stroller to collapse forward.