The Recall Desk

Hazard

Death recalls

283 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
283
Critical
111
Severe
152
Most recent
2026-09-10

Of the 283 death recalls we have scored against our rubric, 111 (39%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 152 (54%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

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226–250 of 283

  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0456-2015·2014-12-10

    ConMed Adult Radiotransparent Electrodes Recalled for Connection Design Changes

    ConMed is recalling 174,610 Adult Radiotransparent Electrodes because design changes to Philips AED connections may cause therapy delays, risking patient death or serious injury.

    Product
    ADULT Radiotransparent Electrode, REF/Catalog Number 2001H-PC, Rx ONLY --- COMPARABLE TO PHILIPS MEDICAL HEARTSTART ELECTRODES PLUG STYLE CONNECTOR
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0461-2015·2014-12-10

    ConMed Pediatric Multifunction Electrodes Recalled for Connection Design Flaws

    ConMed is recalling Pediatric R2 Multifunction Electrodes because design changes to the connection with Philips Heartstart devices may cause connection failures, potentially delaying therapy and leading to patient death or serious injury.

    Product
    CONMED PEDIATRIC R2 Multifunction Electrodes, REF/Catalog Number 3115-1750, Direct Connect to Philips Heartstart, Rx ONLY --- ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO -Intended for use during defibrillation, cardioversion, pacing, and ECG monitoring applications. This product is a single-use, disposa
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0460-2015·2014-12-10

    ConMed Pediatric Electrodes Recalled Due to Connection Design Changes

    ConMed is recalling 174,610 pediatric electrodes because design changes to Philips AEDs may prevent connection, delaying therapy and risking death or serious injury.

    Product
    MINI PEDIATRIC Radiotransparent Electrode, REF/Catalog Number 2602H, Rx ONLY --- COMPARABLE TO PHILIPS MEDICAL HEARTSTART ELECTRODES PLUG STYLE CONNECTOR--Intended for use during defibrillation, cardioversion, pacing, and ECG monitoring applications. This product is a single-use,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·14E073000·2014-11-13

    Takata Frontal Air Bag Inflators Recalled for Rupture Risk

    Takata is recalling certain passenger frontal air bag inflators that may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    AIR BAGS recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·14185·2014-05-20

    Bed Handles Inc. Recalls Portable Bed Handles Due to Entrapment Deaths

    Bed Handles Inc. is recalling about 113,000 portable bed handles sold without safety retention straps. Three deaths were reported after users became entrapped between the mattress and the shifting handles.

    Product
    Portable bed handles
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1227-2014·2014-04-02

    Thoratec HeartMate II Implant Kit Recalled Due to Controller Switching Injuries

    Thoratec is recalling HeartMate II Implant Kits because serious injuries and deaths occurred when patients switched from primary to backup System controllers.

    Product
    HeartMate II Implant Kit with Pocket Controller; with sealed grafts (NAm) with sealed grafts (EU) Product Usage: HeartMate II is a mechanical device that circulates blood throughout the body when the heart is too weak to pump blood adequately on its own.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1228-2014·2014-04-02

    Thoratec HeartMate II System Controller Recalled Due to Injury and Death Reports

    Thoratec is recalling HeartMate II System Controllers because serious injuries and deaths occurred when patients switched from primary to backup controllers.

    Product
    HeartMate II System Controller Product Usage: HeartMate II is a mechanical device that circulates blood throughout the body when the heart is too weak to pump blood adequately on its own. It is sometimes called a a heart pump or VAD. HeartMate II is a small implantable LVAD.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-229-2014·2014-04-02

    Thoratec HeartMate II LVAD Pump Recall Due to Controller Switching Injuries

    Thoratec is recalling 36 HeartMate II LVAD Pump and Pocket Controller Kits because switching from the primary to the backup controller caused serious injuries and deaths.

    Product
    HeartMate II LVAD Pump and Pock Controller Kit; Product Usage: HeartMate II is a mechanical device that circulates blood throughout the body when the heart is too weak to pump blood adequately on its own.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1230-2014·2014-04-02

    Thoratec HeartMate II Pocket Controllers Recalled Due to Reported Deaths

    Thoratec is recalling HeartMate II Pocket Controllers because serious injuries and deaths were reported when patients switched from primary to backup controllers.

    Product
    Heart Mate II Pocket Controllers removed from packaging Product Usage: HeartMate II is a mechanical device that circulates blood throughout the body when the heart is too weak to pump blood adequately on its own.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1966-2013·2013-08-21

    Medtronic Recalls Pediatric Arterial Filters Due to Potential Media Breach

    Medtronic is recalling 148 Affinity Pediatric Arterial Filters because a small breach in the filter media may allow unwanted particulate or gaseous emboli to pass through, posing a risk of serious injury or death to pediatric patients.

    Product
    Medtronic Affinity Pediatric Arterial Filter, model number S4014, sterilized using ethylene oxide. Recall Update 9/6/13: Medtronic, Red cross Infant Pack 1/B, South-Africa, REF M272403C, Sterile EO. The Affinity Pediatric Arterial Filters are single-use, sterile, nonpyro
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1789-2013·2013-07-31

    GE Healthcare Recalls Elscint APEX Helix Gamma Cameras Due to Patient Death

    GE Healthcare is recalling 50 Elscint APEX Helix gamma cameras worldwide after a patient died from injuries sustained during a scan at a US VA Medical Center.

    Product
    Elscint APEX Helix, dual-head, multi-purpose, Slip-Ring, digital gamma camera Product Usage: The intended use of the Quasar system is to perform general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body, using a variety of sc
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·13736·2013-06-07

    Adobe Recalls High-Powered Magnets Distributed in Promotional Materials Package

    Adobe is recalling high-powered magnets distributed in a promotional package due to the risk of serious internal injury if swallowed by children.

    Product
    High-Powered Magnets distributed with Adobe Connect™ "Effective Collaboration is Magnetic" Promotional Materials Package
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1274-2013·2013-05-22

    Cook Medical Recalls Zilver PTX Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stent Due to Catheter Fracture

    Cook Medical is recalling Zilver PTX Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stents because the delivery system's inner catheter can fracture or separate after deployment, a defect linked to one reported death.

    Product
    Zilver¿ PTX¿ Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stent - 6 mm X 80mm; 125 cm, Rx, Sterile Product Usage: The Zilver PTX Drug -Eluting Peripheral Stent is a self expanding, small metal, mesh tube (stent) with the outer surface coated with the drug Paclitaxel that can be Implanted in an ar
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1275-2013·2013-05-22

    Cook Medical Recalls Zilver PTX Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stent

    Cook Medical is recalling Zilver PTX Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stents due to delivery system fractures and tip separations that resulted in one death.

    Product
    Zilver PTX Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stent, - 7 mm X 80mm; 125 cm, Rx, Sterile Product Usage: The Zilver PTX Drug -Eluting Peripheral Stent is a self expanding, small metal, mesh tube (stent) with the outer surface coated with the drug Paclitaxel that can be Implanted in an art
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·13V134000·2013-04-04

    Altec Recalls 2010-2012 Cranes Due to Outrigger Bracket Defect

    Altec is recalling 2010-2012 AC18, AC23, and AC38 cranes because front bumper outrigger brackets may be inadequate, potentially reducing stability and causing injury or death.

    Product
    ALTEC — ALTEC AC23, AC38, AC18
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-2014-2012·2012-07-25

    Etac Walker Recall Due to Wheel Detachment and Fall Risk

    Etac Supply Center Ab is recalling Ono, Avant, and Salsa walkers because wheels may fall off, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    Etac¿ Ono Walker, Etac¿ Avant Walker, and Etac¿ Salsa Walker. These products are four-wheeled walkers intended as a walking aid for indoor and outdoor use for persons weighing up to 125 KG.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·12V307000·2012-06-29

    Zero Motorcycles Recalls 2011-2012 Models Due to Brake Light Switch Defect

    Zero Motorcycles is recalling certain 2011 and 2012 models because the front brake light switch may not activate until significant lever travel occurs, potentially failing to alert following drivers.

    Product
    ZERO — ZERO XD, XU, ZERO DS, ZERO XU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·12V283000·2012-06-20

    Navistar Recalls 2013 International Durastar Trucks for Windshield Defect

    Navistar is recalling 1,298 2013 International Durastar trucks because windshield and backlight glass may separate from the cab, increasing the risk of injury or death.

    Product
    INTERNATIONAL — INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·12730·2012-04-18

    Air Venturi Recalls Evanix Air Rifles Due to Safety Switch Failure

    Air Venturi is recalling Evanix Speed and Conquest air rifles because the safety switch can be overcome, allowing the rifle to fire and causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    Evanix Speed and Conquest Air Rifles
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·12V150000·2012-04-06

    Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper Recall for Rear Impact Protection

    Davis Equipment Corporation is recalling 2008-2011 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hoppers because the conveyor belt extends into the rear impact zone, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    MERRITT COMMODITY TRAILER — MERRITT COMMODITY TRAILER 38' GRAIN HOPPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·11V495000·2011-10-11

    Jayco Recalls 2007-2008 Travel Trailers Due to Insufficient Tire Clearance

    Jayco is recalling 2007-2008 Jay Feather LGT travel trailers because tires may contact the wheel well, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILERS — JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILERS, JAYCO TRAVEL TRAILER redundant JAY FEATHER LGT, JAY FEATHER LGT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide