Severity 2 of 5
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity 2 (Moderate) recalls cover minor labeling errors, low-risk contamination, and voluntary precautionary recalls. The agency's own classification is typically FDA Class III, or the issue is something like incomplete instructions or a small UPC mismatch where the product itself is safe but doesn't meet documentation requirements. Use the same brand-name product safely; follow the manufacturer's instructions for return or exchange if you want a refund.
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.
Turtle Wax is recalling specific protectant sprays due to bacterial contamination that may cause minor skin rashes. No injuries have been reported.
Toysmith is recalling approximately 12,000 Surprise Party Time Balls because some contain capsules resembling pharmaceutical drugs. The capsules were tested and found to be non-hazardous, but their appearance in a toy is deemed inappropriate.
Taco Bell is voluntarily recalling Richard Scarry finger puppets and Rocky & Bullwinkle inflatable balls distributed in Kid's Meals due to complaints of items getting stuck on tongues and dizziness.
Bonat is voluntarily removing asbestos heat shields from Rocket Blower commercial hair dryers used in beauty salons.
Questor Juvenile Furniture is recalling plastic spring hanger brackets on Babyline cribs because they broke, causing minor injuries to two infants.
Armour Pharmaceutical is replacing child-resistant caps on thyroid tablets because some adults could not properly close them, posing a poisoning risk to children.
Mattel is adding safety labels to Battlestar Galactica space toys to warn against pointing red missiles at faces or mouths.
Columbia is providing free chain guard kits for specific 1976-1978 models to meet federal safety requirements for chain coverage.