Hazard
207 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 207 breakage recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 24 (12%) 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 breakage 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.
Vilex, Inc. is recalling 4 units of FUZE 10.0 mm x 250 mm ankle arthrodesis screws due to a higher-than-expected incidence of breakage.
Pega Medical Inc. is recalling 9 Female Driver instruments used in orthopedic procedures because the hexagonal tip is 0.06 mm under specifications, which may lead to breakage.
Synthes, Inc. is recalling Inserter for Titanium Elastic Nails due to potential mechanical failures including shaft breakage and chuck malfunction.
Medacta is recalling GMK Intramedullary Extension Rods 100 mm after three reported cases of breakage during total knee replacement surgeries.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisionals due to reports of breakage and updated surgical techniques.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 77,737 units of Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisionals due to reports of breakage and updated surgical techniques.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 77,737 units of Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisionals due to reports of breakage and updated surgical techniques.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 77,737 units of Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisionals due to reports of breakage and updated surgical techniques.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 77,737 units of Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisionals due to reports of breakage and updated surgical techniques.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 77,737 Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisional units due to reports of breakage and updated surgical techniques.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Persona Knee System trial components after receiving complaints about breakage. The recall covers distribution events in the US and several international countries.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisionals (TASPs) after receiving complaints about breakage. The recall covers corrective actions taken earlier this year.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisionals due to reported breakage. The recall covers corrective actions taken earlier this year.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Persona Knee Trial Articular Surface Provisionals because of reported breakage. The recall covers 70,986 distribution events worldwide.
Synthes, Inc. is recalling specific lots of ProDisc-C 2.0mm Milling Bits because they have an increased potential to break during use.
Synthes USA HQ, Inc. is recalling 27 units of the Oracle Spacer System Slap Hammer because the proximal end broke during use.
Verathon is recalling GlideScope reusable laryngoscope blades because the tips may break prematurely without visible signs, posing a risk to patients during intubation.
Easton is recalling specific batches of Axis archery arrows because they can break when fired, posing a risk of injury to users and bystanders.
Cypress Medical Products LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of MediChoice Umbilical Cord Clamps because they are breaking upon use.
Hillerich & Bradsby is recalling approximately 13,000 Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch softball bats because the barrel can separate from the handle during use, posing a risk of injury to nearby people.
Ansell Healthcare Products LLC is voluntarily recalling LifeStyles ZERO 10 latex condoms due to complaints about difficulty unrolling and breakage.
Integra Life Sciences is recalling 2,389 units of 2.7mm Drilling Guides because they may break during surgical use, potentially increasing procedure time.
DePuy Mitek is recalling 683 units of Confidence Spinal Cement System Side Fire Needles due to reports of breakage during use.
Libbey Glass is recalling approximately 18,600 Fantasy glass bowls sold in the US and Canada because they can break and cause lacerations.
Primal Vantage is recalling Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Steps because the plastic portion can break, posing a fall hazard to users.