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.
Apollo Carpets is recalling Mars, Uranius, and Moonwalk carpets sold before April 1972 because they failed mandatory flammability tests.
Hecht's recalled Eros S.C. flokati rugs sold in the Washington, D.C., area because they failed flammability tests, posing a fire hazard.
Kemp Shredder is offering free repair kits for specific compost and leaf shredder models to reduce the risk of hand injury.
Nearly 9,000 Kent and Sears medicine cabinets with built-in electrical outlets purchased since September 1974 are recalled because improper assembly may cause electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
The CPSC is recalling Plymouth women's scarves because they failed to meet flammability standards and present a fire-related burn hazard.
Siber Hegner is recalling women's scarves that failed to meet federal flammability standards. The scarves are 100 percent nylon with metallic threads.
CPSC warned consumers to stop using approximately 300,000 sets of Kresge and Noma miniature Christmas lights due to electric shock and fire risks.
Lady Lovely Apparel is recalling infant and toddler sleepwear that failed to meet federal flammability standards. The garments were sold in department stores in Idaho, Utah, and California.
Kemp Shredder Company issued safety instructions for home shredders and cornposting equipment manufactured before May 16, 1973, to prevent lacerations.
CPSC warns that 5,000 to 10,000 Alaskan Hair Saddle Pads may contain anthrax spores. Consumers should seal pads in double plastic bags and contact health departments.
CPSC and National Presto urge owners of pre-Sept 1973 electric fry pans to contact the company due to possible excessive current leakage.
Consolidated Cigar is recalling Rogers Butane Fuel Refills because defective valves may leak butane, creating a fire and burn hazard.
The CPSC warns consumers to immediately stop using Rogers Disposable Adjustable Butane Lighters due to a fire and burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
The CPSC warned owners of 1,600 Electric Heater Log decorative fireplaces to unplug them immediately to avoid a possible fire hazard.
CPSC warns of a fire hazard in 12,000 Zenith 19-inch color televisions due to an improperly located capacitor. Consumers should unplug the sets until repaired.
CPSC warns that certain Tappan and Montgomery Ward Signature built-in gas ovens may have loose connections causing gas leaks. Consumers should contact their gas company or dealer.