Severity 4 of 5
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Severity 4 (Severe) recalls have a real, documented risk of significant injury, hospitalization, or property damage even if no deaths have been reported. The agency classification is FDA Class II with hospitalization reports, USDA Class I, or a structural vehicle defect. These need attention quickly — not five-alarm urgency but not something to put off. Examples include allergen mislabeling on common allergens for products eaten by children, drug potency out of specification by a margin that could cause measurable harm, and vehicle defects affecting braking or steering.
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.
Ricon is recalling S and K Series wheelchair lifts equipped with an optional armored pendant cable that may cause a short circuit and fire.
North American Bus Industries is recalling 53 Blue Bird L4RE transit buses from 2007-2009 due to a defective steering gear attachment that could cause loss of steering control.
Braun is recalling 2011-2013 Rampvan vehicles because the toe panel may interfere with the accelerator pedal, potentially causing unintended acceleration.
New England Compounding Center is recalling Lidocaine vials because the FDA determined there is a lack of assurance of sterility.
New England Compounding Center is recalling Isovue 200 mg/mL and 300 mg/mL vials nationwide due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
New England Compounding Center is recalling 165 vials of Glycerin 100% PF due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed nationwide.
SynCardia Systems is recalling Companion External Batteries used with the Companion 2 Driver System because they may be at risk of thermal events or physical damage.
New England Compounding Center is recalling Betamethasone Repository injections due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The recall covers all lot codes distributed nationwide.
New England Compounding Center is recalling Hyaluronidase 150 u/ml PF vials nationwide because the FDA determined there is a lack of assurance of sterility.
New England Compounding Center is recalling Bupivacaine 0.25%, 0.5%, and 0.75% PF products because the agency cannot assure the sterility of the medication.
Autocar is recalling 80 model year 2012 Xpert vehicles because seat belt anchorages may fail to meet federal safety standards, increasing injury risk in crashes.
Hill-Rom is recalling 261 Liko Standard Slingbar 450 units after receiving reports of serious injuries. The device is used with ceiling and mobile patient lifts.
Stryker is recalling 9 Model 3002SEX and 3005S3EX medical surgical beds because brake rings may not meet specifications, negatively impacting holding force.
New England Compounding Center is recalling Lidocaine/Dextrose 5%/7.5% PF nationwide due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Hospira is recalling specific lots of Epinephrine Injection USP because they may contain glass particles.
New England Compounding Center is recalling Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate injections due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Cho Fuku Group is recalling Sanh Yuan Preserved Plum Candy due to unacceptable levels of lead. The product was distributed in California and Washington.
Hospira is recalling 297,833 Plum A+ infusion pumps because a door roller assembly may break, causing unrestricted flow or over-delivery of IV fluids.
New England Compounding Center is recalling Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate vials due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is recalling specific lots of reusable breathing circuits because tube hole damage could cause gas leaks and loss of pressure during oxygen therapy.
New England Compounding Center is recalling Clonidine 100 mcg/mL vials nationwide due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Forest River is recalling 2010-2012 Berkshire and Charleston diesel motorhomes because loose diode jumpers may prevent brake lights from working or cruise control from disengaging.
ARBOC is recalling 2012 Spirit of Mobility buses because passenger seat base rear bolts may be missing reinforcement plates, increasing injury risk in accidents.
Polaris is recalling 2010-2013 GEM electric vehicles because the parking brake may fail to engage, increasing the risk of the vehicle rolling away.
Praxair Inc. is recalling Vantage Grab n Go gas cylinder pressure regulators due to isolated incidents of ignition inside cylinders subjected to significant physical impact.