Hazard
39 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 39 assembly error recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 6 (15%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all assembly error recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.
A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.
Waldemar Link is recalling 18 Endo Model Knee Fusion Nail SK coupling components delivered with a preassembled locking screw inserted from the wrong side into the male taper.
ImaCor is recalling 45 ClariTEE miniaturized TEE probes after a production assembly error left articulation reversed, so moving the lever forward anteflexed the tip instead of retroflexing it.
The Phasor Drill, used in neurosurgical procedures, is being recalled because it may have a reverse battery orientation, which may increase surgical time. 1,064 units are affected.
Medline fluid delivery sets were assembled with a macro drip chamber instead of the required micro drip chamber, delivering three times more fluid per drop and risking patient fluid overload.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling 11,224 units of VITROS Performance Verifier II due to incorrect diluent assembly, which may produce inaccurate quality control results and potentially erroneous patient test results.
PACCAR is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks because steering gear assemblies may have fewer recirculating balls than required, risking loss of steering control.
Medline is recalling 106 units of Centurion Sterile CirClamp with 1.45cm bell due to kits containing an incorrect subassembly that results in incorrect bell and base size.
Covidien is recalling 278 Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilators due to a manufacturing error where a capacitor was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilators are recalled due to an assembly error in a capacitor that may cause the device to become inoperable during use. The recall affects 278 units.
Cardiac Assist, Inc. is recalling two TandemLung Kit units because an assembly error may prevent the pump from priming.
Cardiac Assist, Inc. is recalling 46 TandemHeart ProtekDuo Kits due to an assembly error that may cause failure to prime.
Cardiac Assist, Inc. is recalling 13 TandemLife Kits because an assembly error may prevent the pump from priming. The kits provide temporary circulatory support.
Cardiac Assist, Inc. is recalling 15 TandemHeart pump kits due to an assembly error that may prevent the device from priming.
Cardiac Assist, Inc. is recalling 10 TandemHeart Pump Kits because an assembly error may prevent the device from priming.
Cardiac Assist, Inc. is recalling 38 TandemHeart ProtekDuo Kits because an assembly error may prevent the pump from priming.
Cardiac Assist, Inc. is recalling five TandemHeart pump kits because an assembly error may prevent the device from priming.
Owen Mumford USA is recalling 1,510 units of Autoject EI devices due to a possible assembly error. The lot was distributed to 13 states.
Owen Mumford USA is recalling 140 Petfine Auto Injectors due to a possible assembly error in the Autoject EI component.
Cardiocommand Inc. is recalling six TAPSYSTEM Model 2A units due to a potential assembly error where the battery wire may be incorrectly connected to the power switch.
Stryker is recalling 3,176 EDS Light Suspension components for the Visum LED Surgical Lighting System due to a potential assembly defect in the joint.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 6,180 units of the RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp because the nut was assembled incorrectly. The device is used to re-attach bone flaps after craniotomy.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling RapidFlap SpinDown Clamps because the nut was assembled incorrectly. The defect affects 11,736 units distributed worldwide.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 12,825 units of the RapidFlap System 12mm SpinDown Clamp because the nut was assembled incorrectly. The defect affects sterile clamps used for craniotomy bone flap re-attachment.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 23,726 RapidFlap SpinDown Clamps because the nut was assembled incorrectly. The device is used to re-attach bone flaps after craniotomy.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 11,580 RapidFlap SpinDown Clamps because the nut was assembled incorrectly. The devices are used to re-attach bone flaps after craniotomy.