Severity 4 of 5
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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.
Vornado, Steamfast, and Sharper Image-branded handheld garment steamers can expel hot water from the steam nozzle, posing a serious burn hazard. About 2 million units sold nationwide are affected.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2024 FCCC MT45 and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles due to steering gear assembly defects that may result in loss of steering control. Contact dealers or call 1-800-745-8000 for free replacement of the affected component.
Hino is recalling 2022-2024 trucks because a loose ground connection in the telematics unit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Olympus is recalling 2,991 EZDilate endoscopic balloons for problems with inflation and deflation. Reports include device bursting and leaking, and retained foreign bodies in patients during procedures.
Suzuki is recalling 2024 GSX-8R motorcycles because the drive chain may detach due to missing rivets, which can cause a loss of power to the rear wheels and increase crash risk.
FDA recalls EVair 03 air compressors (models 1609000, 1609002) for elevated formaldehyde when used with certain ventilators. The hazard was identified during preliminary testing under worst-case conditions: elevated room temperature (40°C) and minimal gas flow (2 L/min).
Olympus recalls EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon devices used for endoscopic dilation due to reported bursting, leaking, and retrieval failures affecting 1,639 units nationwide.
The FDA is recalling Smiths Medical Medfusion Model 4000 syringe pumps due to software defects affecting medication delivery, alarms, and display accuracy. Users should install the latest software version to correct these issues.
Olympus recalled 3,354 EZDilate wire-guided dilation balloons due to failures in inflation, deflation, and retrieval, with incidents of bursting, leaking, and foreign bodies left in patients.
Smiths Medical recalls Medfusion Model 3500 syringe pumps (software versions before v6.0.0) due to multiple programming defects that could affect medication delivery rates, timing, and accuracy.
EVair air compressors (models M1230849, M1230847) made by Datex-Ohmeda are being recalled after testing detected elevated formaldehyde emissions. The compressors are used with CARESCAPE R860 and Engström ventilator systems.
Olympus is recalling approximately 6,898 EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon devices due to reported bursting, leaking, and retrieval problems during medical procedures.
Olympus recalled 3,767 EZDilate Wire Guided Balloons due to reported inflation, deflation, and retrieval problems causing bursting, leaking, and foreign body lodgement in patients. The devices dilate strictures in the alimentary tract.
Rizo Lopez Foods is recalling Tio Francisco Blanco Suave cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products have date codes through March 23, 2024.
Rizo Lopez Foods is recalling Tio Francisco and related panela cheese products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed across multiple states.
Rizo Lopez Foods is recalling bulk Cheddar cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume affected products.
Multiple ricotta cheese products from Rizo Lopez Foods are recalled nationwide due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected batches have best-by dates through April 2, 2024.
Rizo Lopez Foods recalled Oaxaca cheese products sold under multiple brand names due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects products distributed across multiple U.S. states.
FentaNYL citrate intravenous bags are recalled nationwide because a semi-automated filling system can malfunction and deliver double the intended dose. Patients and healthcare providers should immediately quarantine affected lots.
Bulk Monterey Jack cheese from Rizo Lopez Foods is being recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to multiple U.S. states.
Denver Solutions is recalling 10,152 Vancomycin IV bags nationwide because a filling system malfunction can deliver double doses of the antibiotic medication.
Rizo Lopez Foods has recalled multiple sour cream and cream products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products were distributed across multiple U.S. states.
Tio Francisco Queso Para Freir (frying cheese) is being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects multiple batches distributed across multiple U.S. states.
Ocean Group Inc. is recalling tuna products distributed in California due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination identified through FDA environmental sampling.
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. is recalling various queso fresco products from multiple brands due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were distributed to retail locations in multiple U.S. states.