Hazard
14 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 14 charging failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (7%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 4 (29%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all charging failure 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.
Datascope is recalling the Battery Charging Station, model 0998-00-0802, because a protruding screw in the left battery bay limits full insertion of certain batteries and prevents proper charging.
Smith & Nephew recalls 1,589 RENASYS EDGE wound therapy pumps due to battery charging failure if not properly maintained. Affected patients may experience treatment interruption.
CAIRE FreeStyle Comfort portable oxygen concentrators may fail to recharge their batteries, potentially leaving patients without access to supplemental oxygen. Twenty-three units have been recalled.
Getinge has recalled 7 ALPHAMAXX mobile operating tables due to a defective charger unit that may not charge properly, risking equipment operational failure during use.
The Life2000 Ventilator may fail to charge or experience intermittent charging behavior due to damage to the battery charger dongle. This FDA Class I recall affects approximately 2,510 units distributed nationwide.
AC power adapters for LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillators may fail to charge batteries or power on the device. Physio-Control is recalling 18,732 units manufactured between November 2021 and April 2023.
The Puritan Bennett Cuff Pressure Manager's internal power inlet can become dislodged, preventing the device from charging. This may delay patient treatment.
The Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump console fails to charge if not fully inserted into the hospital cart. Users unaware of this requirement may attempt to use a non-charged device during critical cardiac care.
Datascope Corp. is recalling 9,175 units of Cardiosave Rescue IABP devices because batteries will not charge if the console is not fully inserted into the hospital cart. Users were often unaware of this insertion requirement.
HeartWare HVAD System Batteries are being recalled due to electrical faults that may prevent the battery from powering the device controller, accepting charges, or maintaining charge. Approximately 19,616 batteries distributed worldwide are affected.
Medtronic is recalling HeartWare HVAD batteries (Model 1650DE) due to an internal weld defect that can cause battery malfunction and prevent proper charging. Approximately 429 affected batteries were distributed worldwide.
Medtronic is recalling the Wireless Recharger Model WR9200 used with RestoreUltra and RestoreSensor neurostimulator implants. The recharger becomes unresponsive if charging instructions from the user guide are not followed correctly.
Philips is recalling 24,545 rechargeable Li-Polymer batteries used in the Expression MR400 MRI Patient Monitoring System. The batteries may fail to charge due to poor electrical contact.
Lifeline Systems is recalling 8,616 Philips GoSafe Mobile Help Button devices because irregular battery disconnection can cause charging issues.