Hazard Types

Browse product recalls by the type of hazard involved.

Bacterial Contamination
16,431 recalls

Food products contaminated with harmful bacteria like Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli.

Crash & Collision
16,303 recalls

Vehicle defects that can lead to crashes, loss of control, or safety system failures.

Contamination
16,257 recalls

Food or consumer products contaminated with harmful bacteria, pathogens, or foreign materials.

Crash
14,830 recalls

Vehicle defects that increase the risk of crashes, including brake, steering, and airbag failures.

Allergic Reaction
9,015 recalls

Products with undeclared allergens or ingredients that can trigger allergic reactions including anaphylaxis.

Fire & Burn
8,777 recalls

Products that can catch fire, overheat, or cause burns during normal use.

Fire
8,208 recalls

Products that can catch fire, overheat, or ignite unexpectedly due to design or manufacturing defects.

Impact & Projectile
4,233 recalls

Products where parts can detach, shatter, or become projectiles causing injury.

Electrical Shock
3,202 recalls

Products with electrical defects that can cause shock or electrocution.

Fall
3,146 recalls

Products that can tip over, collapse, or cause falls due to instability or structural defects.

Laceration & Cut
2,982 recalls

Products with sharp edges, broken glass, or components that can cause cuts and lacerations.

Electric Shock
2,490 recalls

Products with electrical defects that pose a risk of shock or electrocution.

Laceration
2,210 recalls

Products with sharp edges, broken components, or blades that can cause cuts or lacerations.

Burn
2,189 recalls

Products that can cause burns or scalds from excessive heat, steam, or hot surfaces.

Foreign Object
1,675 recalls

Food or products found to contain foreign objects like metal, plastic, or glass fragments.

Chemical Exposure
1,345 recalls

Products containing harmful chemicals, toxic substances, or excessive lead levels.

Poisoning
1,240 recalls

Products that release toxic chemicals, gases, or substances that can cause poisoning.

Choking
1,214 recalls

Products with small parts or components that pose a choking risk, particularly for young children.

Entrapment
786 recalls

Products with gaps, cords, or openings where body parts can become trapped or entangled, posing strangulation risk.

Mold
602 recalls

Products contaminated with mold or mold-producing conditions.

Carbon Monoxide
587 recalls

Products that can produce dangerous carbon monoxide gas.

Lead
289 recalls

Products containing lead paint or excessive lead content, which is toxic especially to children.

Drowning
106 recalls

Products associated with drowning risks, particularly pool, bath, and water-related products for children.