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.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 S 500 and S 580 vehicles because an improperly secured steering column connector may disable safety features and gear shifts.
Piaggio is recalling 2020-2021 MP3 500 scooters because zinc plating on brake hose fittings may contaminate brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
Terex is recalling 2020-2022 XT Pro aerial devices because un lubricated pivot points may cause pins to seize and break retainers, risking boom failure.
Jayco is recalling 2022 White Hawk travel trailers because loose power inlet wiring may cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the risk of a fire.
General Motors is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles because the harness connector to the roof rail air bags may have incompatible electrical terminals that could prevent air bag deployment in a crash.
General Motors is recalling specific Truck Hero tonneau covers for 2019-2022 Chevrolet and GMC trucks because they may detach while driving, creating a road hazard.
Tennessee Technical Coatings is recalling hand sanitizer products due to CGMP deviations. Certain lots were manufactured under the same conditions as a product lot found to contain methanol.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2023 Western Star 4900 trucks because incorrectly installed air lines may reduce brake performance, increasing crash risk.
Sprouts Farmers Market Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries may contain undeclared almonds. The FDA issued a Class I recall for this undeclared tree nut allergen.
Philips Respironics recalls 229,353 respiratory ventilators because polyester-polyurethane foam may degrade and release particles. Foam degradation could compromise ventilator function.
Fresenius Kabi USA is recalling sodium acetate injection due to the presence of particulate matter composed of carbon, oxygen, iron, and trace elements in multiple lots distributed nationwide.
The FDA has recalled Revitaderm Wound Care gel (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1%) distributed nationwide due to contamination with Bacillus cereus. The affected product was distributed to 45 doctors in 17 states.
Tennessee Technical Coatings Corporation is recalling one lot of Hand Sanitizer Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% (1 U.S. Gallon) due to FDA analysis finding methanol contamination. The product was distributed in Alabama and Tennessee.
Olympia Compounding Pharmacy is recalling Sincalide lyophilized powder for injection due to concerns about super potency and failed reconstitution time. The product is distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico.
Meritor is recalling 180 Series Drive Pinions because they may fracture. A fractured pinion could engage the parking brake without warning, increasing crash risk.
Mack Trucks is recalling 2021-2023 LR Electric trucks because the power steering system may lose pressure, increasing crash risk.
Bugatti is recalling one 2018 Chiron vehicle because a screw fastening the front frame support may be loose, potentially reducing structural protection in a crash.
Keystone is recalling certain 2022 Bullet, Outback, and Passport travel trailers due to improper welds on the coupler hitch. The defect can cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing crash and injury risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022 S 500 and S 580 vehicles because a rear axle weld may be defective, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control.
Ford is recalling 2016 and 2020 Transit Connect vehicles because the front windshield may have inadequate adhesion to the body, increasing injury risk in a crash.
Watson Hopper is recalling X12 Power Modules because fuel tubes may crack, causing a high-pressure fuel leak that increases fire risk.
Ford is recalling 2021 F-150 vehicles because a software error may cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral, increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2021-2022 vehicles with heated leather steering wheels because a software error prevents the DISTRONIC hand-off detection system from functioning. This can disable warnings for drivers to grab the wheel and prevent emergency responder assistance.
Prevost is recalling 140 X3-45 Commuter buses from 2021-2022 because a loose cable in the rear junction box may overheat and cause a fire.
EGL Motor is recalling about 500 EGL and ACE-branded youth ATVs (models MADIX 110 and B125) sold nationwide from May to September 2020 due to violations of federal ATV safety standards. The vehicles exceed speed limits for their age group, have defective brakes, and handlebars that pose laceration hazards in crashes.