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.
Ford is recalling 865 model year 2015-2016 Focus Electric vehicles because the transmission's differential pinion gear shaft may overheat and fracture, potentially causing a loss of motive power and park function.
Cheetah Chassis is recalling specific 2014-2016 trailers because improperly machined spring brake valves may delay braking, increasing the risk of the trailer rolling away.
Forest River is recalling 2014-2016 Charleston motorhomes because a throttle sensor defect may prevent the engine brake from activating, increasing crash risk.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 2016-2017 Venetian, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes because front sway bar brackets may not fit properly, risking detachment and crashes.
Volvo is recalling 129 model year 2013 VNM and VNL trucks because certain front steer axles may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
John Evans is recalling 2016 Cheetah tandem flatbed trailers because a defective brake actuator may cause brake drag, potentially leading to a wheel end fire.
Vermeer is recalling specific 2014-2016 trailers because improperly machined spring brake valves may delay braking, increasing the risk of the trailer rolling away.
Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods is recalling approximately 2,444 pounds of Trader Giotto's Chicken Caesar Salad because the products contain undeclared soy, wheat, and fish, and are missing a shellfish warning.
U.S. Cado Holdings is recalling approximately 27,995 pounds of imported frozen Swai fillets that entered U.S. commerce without meeting federal residue testing requirements.
Yamaha is recalling 2015-2016 YZF-R3 motorcycles because a clutch bearing may break, preventing the clutch from disengaging and increasing crash risk.
Chrysler is recalling specific 2015-2016 Town & Country, Grand Caravan, Journey, and ProMaster vehicles because a transmission pump may seize, causing loss of motive power and increasing crash risk.
HP is recalling approximately 41,000 lithium-ion batteries for HP and Compaq notebook computers because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Yamaha is recalling 2015-2016 YZF-R3 motorcycles because an oil pump defect may cause the engine to seize, increasing crash risk.
Mitsubishi is recalling specific Lancer and Outlander models because front cross members may corrode, causing control arms to detach and increasing crash risk.
CareFusion is recalling AVEA Comprehensive ventilators because an incorrect fuse may fail, causing loss of power to the user interface module.
Forest River is recalling 2013-2016 XLR toyhaulers because improperly seated axle bolts may allow the axle to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
CareFusion is recalling AVEA Ventilators because a defective fuse on the TCA Board may fail, causing loss of power to the User Interface Module.
CareFusion is recalling AVEA GDE upgrade kits because an incorrect fuse may fail, causing loss of power to the ventilator's user interface.
Fresenius Kabi is recalling specific lots of Sensorcaine injection because glass particulate matter was found in the sterile product.
CareFusion is recalling AVEA Standard ventilators because an incorrect fuse may fail, causing a loss of power to the user interface module.
CareFusion is recalling AVEA Ventilator upgrade kits because an incorrect fuse may fail, causing loss of power to the User Interface Module.
CareFusion is recalling 922 AVEA Ventilators worldwide because an incorrect fuse may fail, causing loss of power to the user interface module.
Mack Trucks is recalling 2013 Pinnacle (CXU) trucks because improperly heat-treated front axles may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
Navilyst Medical is recalling specific Xcela Hybrid PICC catheters manufactured before July 15, 2014, because they lack a specification change that reduces hemolysis during blood sampling.
CareFusion is recalling AVEA Standard ventilators because an incorrect fuse may fail, causing loss of power to the user interface module.