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.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles because the air bag control units may corrode and fail, potentially preventing air bag deployment in a crash.
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 2007-2011 Range Rovers in specific US regions because passenger air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury.
Rheem is recalling about 54,000 Performance Platinum electric water heaters sold at Home Depot because the control panel can overheat, posing fire and burn risks.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2015-2016 FCCC trucks because a steering box defect could cause sudden loss of steering ability.
Ducati is recalling 925 model year 2016 XDiavel S motorcycles because the rear wheel may be incorrectly installed, which could cause a loss of braking and power transmission, increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2008-2011 models because passenger air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Toyota is recalling 2015 Yaris vehicles because front strut mounting bearings can be damaged by high loads, potentially causing loss of vehicle stability and increasing crash risk.
Sugarfina, LLC is recalling Chocolate Malt Balls because they contain undeclared peanuts, a major food allergen.
Subaru is recalling specific 2003-2008 vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Rosenbauer is recalling 2012-2016 Commander vehicles because Battalion air suspension seats may separate from their base in a frontal collision, increasing injury risk.
Subaru is recalling specific 2003-2011 models and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Keystone Laboratories is recalling Better Braid Un-Braid salicylic acid product due to a failed S. aureus test. The product was distributed in Maryland and New Jersey.
TMIG Inc is recalling Renovo Patch because it was marketed without FDA approval and three lots were found to be subpotent.
Subaru is recalling 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, and Baja vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
BMW is recalling specific 2007-2011 X5 and X6 models because the passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.
MANAC is recalling 2014-2015 Darkwing Aluminum Flatbed trailers because cracks in the structural web could cause the coupling plate to separate, increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling 2006-2010 GL1800 motorcycles in specific regions because air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Vermeer is recalling 2012-2016 BC900XL wood chippers because improper chassis welds could cause the unit to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk.
Nissan is recalling specific Infiniti and Nissan Versa vehicles because the passenger air bag inflators may rupture, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Hyundai is recalling 81,000 model year 2016 Tucson vehicles because the secondary hood latch may fail to secure the hood, increasing crash risk.
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans because improperly welded rear differential gears may fail, causing loss of power and increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2013-2014 F-150 trucks with 3.5L engines because a seal defect may cause brake fluid leakage and loss of front brake function.
Honda is recalling specific 2006-2011 models to replace passenger air bag inflators that may rupture during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Mitsubishi is recalling 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.
Forest River is recalling 2016-2017 Forester and Sunseeker recreational vehicles because the shower doors may not meet federal flammability standards, increasing fire risk.