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.
The Binding Site Group is recalling 478 Optilite Rheumatoid Factor Kits because a calibrator component over-recovers by 7%, potentially causing false positive results.
General Motors is recalling 2019-2020 Chevrolet 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD trucks because the ABS malfunction light may fail to illuminate, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling 2013-2018 Altima vehicles because the secondary hood latch may corrode and fail, potentially allowing the hood to open while driving.
Keystone RV Company is recalling 2020 Springdale trailers because the Federal Identification Tag lists incorrect tire load range and size, which could lead to tire overinflation or overloading.
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling BD BBL Gram Crystal Violet stain because increased artifacts may cause false-positive Gram stain results.
Certain 2020-2021 Thor Motor Coach motorhomes may have a wire harness that contacts the frame, potentially damaging fuel pump and brake circuits and increasing crash risk.
Dako is recalling 796 Autostainer instruments because a missing syringe tray may cause excess buffer application, potentially leading to false negative staining results.
Ford is recalling 2020 Mustangs because a misaligned camera may cause safety features like Pre-Collision Assist to fail, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2019-2020 Coachmen Mirada and Pursuit motorhomes because the generator fuel hose may leak, increasing fire risk.
Cardinal Health is recalling B-Hydroxybutyrate LiquiColor test kits because they were stored outside approved temperature ranges, which may lead to patient misdiagnosis.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD BBL Gram Crystal Violet stain reagent because it may produce artifacts that look like gram-positive cocci, potentially causing false-positive test results.
K2M, Inc. is recalling Aleutian Lordotic Spreaders because the welded tips may break off during spinal procedures.
Sanvall Enterprises is recalling Rapid Alivio Pain Relieving Roll-On because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Clinical Innovations, LLC is recalling 2,340 units of the Kiwi Complete Vacuum Delivery System because the device may fail to generate or maintain vacuum during use.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Stryker Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shells because the device may fall off its post within the inner packaging, resulting in coating debris.
Medline Industries is recalling 330 units of 100% Silicone Foley Catheters because loose silicone particulate was found on the device shaft.
Willamette Valley Pie Company is recalling Cherry Pies that are actually Raspberry Rhubarb Pies. The mislabeling creates a risk for consumers with almond allergies.
K2M, Inc. is recalling the Aleutian Interbody Spacer Systems Lordotic Spreader because the welded tip may break off during surgical procedures.
Applied Medical Resources Corp is recalling 750 units of Stealth Spring Clips due to a failure to provide sufficient occlusion of vessels during surgery.
K2M, Inc. is recalling the Aleutian Anatomically Narrow Lordotic Spreader because the welded tip may break off during surgical procedures.
Innovasis is recalling six Oryx Cervical Screw Caddies because the labels for fixed and variable rescue screws are swapped. This mislabeling could lead to improper screw installation.
Akron Brass is recalling 53 wireless remote controllers for electric firefighting monitors because a disabled sleep mode causes batteries to discharge faster than normal.
Advanced Bionics is recalling HiResolution Bionic Ear Systems because body fluid can enter the device, causing hearing performance degradation.
K2M, Inc. is recalling the Aleutian Anatomically Narrow Lordotic Spreader because the welded tip can break off during spinal procedures.
Frames Direct is recalling 87 pairs of prescription spectacle lenses that failed shatter resistance safety specifications, posing a risk of cracked or broken lenses.