The Recall Desk

Hazard

Death recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
281
Critical
111
Severe
152
Most recent
2026-08-20

Of the 281 death recalls we have scored against our rubric, 111 (40%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 152 (54%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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51–75 of 281

  • SevereNHTSA·20V681000·2020-11-04

    Volvo Recalls S60 and S80 Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2001-2003 S60 and S80 vehicles because the driver-side air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the vehicle.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO S60, S80
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0059-2021·2020-10-14

    AB ULAX 1500 Flex Heat and Moisture Exchanger Recall for Disconnection Risk

    AB ULAX is recalling 1500 Flex Heat and Moisture Exchangers because they may disconnect from the respiratory circuit, potentially causing hypoxia or death.

    Product
    1500 Flex Heat and Moisture Exchanger, Catalog Reference 150 - Product Usage: Heat Moisture Exchangers (HM Es) are designed to enhance humification of ventilator-dependent and non-ventilator dependent patients in critical care, home care and anesthesia.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·20V587000·2020-09-24

    Altec Recalls 2019-2020 Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks for Bolt Failure

    Altec is recalling 280 units of 2019-2020 aerial devices and digger derricks because bolts securing the pedestal to the turntable may fail, posing a risk of injury or death.

    Product
    ALTEC — ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK, AERIAL DEVICE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2910-2020·2020-09-16

    CareFusion PC Unit Front Case with Keypad Replacement Kits Recalled

    CareFusion 303, Inc. is recalling PC Unit Front Case with Keypad Replacement Kits because fluid ingress may cause keys to become unresponsive or stuck, potentially delaying or interrupting life-sustaining infusions.

    Product
    PC Unit Front Case with Keypad Replacement Kits: TC10008389 ASSY CASE FRONT W/KEYPAD 8015LS, TC10010217 ASSY FRT CASE W/ KEYPAD 8015 M2, TC10012515 ASSY FR CASE W/ KEYPAD 8015 M2, TC10013702 ASSY, CASE, FRONT W/KEYPAD, 8015LS, TC10013664 ASSY FR CASE W/ KEYPAD 8015 M2
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2909-2020·2020-09-16

    CareFusion Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015 Recalled for Keypad Defect

    CareFusion is recalling Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015 infusion pumps because fluid ingress can cause unresponsive or stuck keypad keys, potentially delaying or interrupting medication infusions.

    Product
    Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    52 states
  • CriticalCPSC·20157·2020-07-28

    Triangle Tube Recalls Prestige Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Risk

    Triangle Tube is recalling about 63,000 Prestige Solo and Excellence gas boilers because a vent adapter may detach, causing carbon monoxide leaks. One death was reported.

    Product
    Prestige Solo & Prestige Excellence condensing gas boilers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalNHTSA·20V375000·2020-06-26

    Forest River Recalls 2021 Palomino Columbus Trailers Due to Furnace Vent Defect

    Forest River is recalling 2021 Palomino Columbus recreational trailers because improperly located furnace vents may allow exhaust fumes to enter the trailer, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

    Product
    PALOMINO — PALOMINO COLUMBUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2206-2020·2020-06-10

    Medtronic Implantable Insulin Pump Recalled for Endotoxin Contamination

    Medtronic is recalling 24 implantable insulin pumps due to endotoxin levels exceeding specifications. The devices were distributed only in the Netherlands, France, and Sweden.

    Product
    Medtronic Implantable Insulin Pump System, REF: MMT-2007D, Sterile EO, CE 0459 UDI: 00763000043001
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereNHTSA·20V282000·2020-05-19

    Altec Recalls Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks Due to Bolt Failure Risk

    Altec is recalling 2018-2020 aerial devices and digger derricks because bolts securing the pedestal to the turntable may fail, increasing the risk of injury or death.

    Product
    ALTEC — ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE, DIGGER DERRICK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·20E022000·2020-04-13

    Takata Driver Air Bag Inflator Recall for Honda and Nissan Vehicles

    Honda and Nissan are recalling vehicles with Takata driver air bag inflators that may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·20V188000·2020-03-30

    Nissan Recalls NV, Titan, Armada, QX56 for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Nissan is recalling 216,678 vehicles from 2011-2017 because the driver-side air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN QX56, NV, ARMADA, TITAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1499-2020·2020-03-25

    Philips Recalls HeartStart MRx Defibrillators Due to Internal Damage Risk

    Philips is recalling HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators because internal damage from drops or shocks may prevent therapy delivery, even if the device appears undamaged.

    Product
    HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators with model numbers M3535A M3536A, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M3, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6, M3536M7, M3536M8, and M3536M9.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·20V115000·2020-02-27

    Altec Recalls 2019 Aerial Devices Due to Fastener Failure Risk

    Altec Industries is recalling 238 specific 2019 aerial devices because high-strength fasteners securing the pedestal to the turntable may fail, potentially causing the pedestal to separate.

    Product
    ALTEC — ALTEC LR756, LR760, LR758, TDA58
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalNHTSA·20V018000·2020-01-15

    BMW Recalls 2000-2006 Models for Airbag Inflator Explosion Risk

    BMW is recalling 2000-2006 3-Series and M3 vehicles because front passenger airbag inflators may explode, sending metal fragments into the cabin.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 323IT, M3, 323I, 330CI
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·20V017000·2020-01-15

    BMW Recalls Vehicles for Driver Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    BMW is recalling specific 2006-2015 models because driver air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 330I, 330XI, 128I, 1 SERIES M
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalNHTSA·20V008000·2020-01-09

    Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Nissan is recalling specific 2001-2011 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles because front passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN M45, QX4, I30, I35
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalNHTSA·20V007000·2020-01-09

    Ferrari Recalls 458 Italia and California for Air Bag Defect

    Ferrari is recalling 982 vehicles because front passenger air bag inflators may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    FERRARI — FERRARI 458 ITALIA, CALIFORNIA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalNHTSA·20V001000·2020-01-02

    Subaru and Saab Vehicles Recalled for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Subaru is recalling specific 2003-2014 models and Saab 9-2X vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may explode due to humidity, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, SAAB OUTBACK, BAJA, IMPREZA, LEGACY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·20V003000·2020-01-02

    Subaru and Saab Recall Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Subaru is recalling specific 2003-2014 models and Saab 9-2X vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, SAAB OUTBACK, BAJA, IMPREZA, LEGACY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0715-2020·2019-12-25

    Arrow Berman Angiographic Catheter Recalled for Potential Leak

    Arrow International Inc. is recalling 71 units of Arrow Berman Angiographic Catheters due to a potential leak in the balloon extension line that could cause serious injury or death.

    Product
    Arrow Berman Angiographic Catheter 50cc Item Number: AI-07130
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0716-2020·2019-12-25

    Arrow Berman Angiographic Catheter Recalled for Potential Balloon Leak

    Arrow International Inc is recalling specific Arrow Berman Angiographic Catheters due to a potential leak in the balloon extension line that could cause serious injury or death.

    Product
    Arrow Berman Angiographic Catheter 60cm Item Number: AI-07130-J
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·19V862000·2019-12-04

    Volkswagen Recalls Diesel Vehicles for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Volkswagen is recalling certain 2011-2015 Golf, Passat, and Audi A3 diesel vehicles because the driver's side air bag inflator may explode.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN, AUDI GOLF, A3, PASSAT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·19V860000·2019-12-04

    REV Recalls Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler Motorhomes Due to Exhaust Defect

    REV Recreation Group is recalling 3,241 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler motorhomes because the generator exhaust pipe placement may allow carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.

    Product
    HOLIDAY RAMBLER — HOLIDAY RAMBLER, FLEETWOOD VACATIONER, BOUNDER, SOUTHWIND
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0203-2020·2019-11-06

    Ethicon Echelon Flex Powered Plus Stapler Recalled for Anvil Defect

    Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc is recalling 2,112 Echelon Flex Powered Plus ENDOPATH 60mm Staplers worldwide due to out-of-specification anvil components that may compromise staple line integrity.

    Product
    ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 340mm shaft, Product Code PSEE60A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide