Hazard
23 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 23 equipment defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2 (9%) 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 equipment defect 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.
Philips is recalling Allura Centron patient examination tables due to a mattress defect that poses a fall risk. Eighty units have been distributed internationally.
Medline is recalling surgical convenience kits that contain defective smoke evacuation pencils previously recalled by Stryker. The 478 affected units were distributed nationwide; healthcare facilities should discontinue use immediately and contact Medline for instructions.
AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Upper Extremity Pack surgical kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed small metal flakes. These flakes could enter a patient's surgical site, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.
Medline recalled medical convenience kits containing plastic syringes with leaks, breakage, and quality defects. The affected syringes may pose a risk to patient health.
Merit Medical is recalling 900 convenience kits containing plastic syringes due to identified leaks, breakage, and quality issues that may pose a risk to patient health.
Prevost recalls certain 2005-2024 buses with wheelchair lifts due to a potentially steep bridging device that can cause wheelchair instability. Affected owners should contact Prevost for a free replacement.
Mirion Technologies is recalling the Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System due to complaints of unexpected collimator detachment. Affected users should contact the manufacturer for guidance.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling STERIS Boot Assembly traction devices due to an incorrectly oriented locking pin that may cause the boot to detach during surgery, posing patient safety risks.
Cardinal Health is recalling 13,351 Presource PBDS surgical procedure packs (Lot #967679) containing defective equipment drapes, table covers, and surgical room turnover kits distributed nationwide and in Canada.
Cardinal Health is recalling 13,351 surgical procedure packs containing previously recalled components including equipment drapes, table covers, and surgical room turnover kits distributed nationwide in the US and Canada.
Siemens Mobile X-ray systems may have incorrect glue on the tank cover assembly, which could fall off and allow liquid ingress, creating electric shock risk. The recall affects 9 units distributed in the US and internationally.
T.A.G. Medical is recalling BETTA LINK SR surgical drill guides due to risk of bending and metal shavings during surgery.
Avanos Medical is recalling SMMT ambIT Reusable cassettes (Product Code 220568, Lot 30191805) that were potentially distributed without a required air-in-line filter. The missing component affects units in Texas, Oregon, and Australia.
ROi CPS LLC is recalling sterile surgical convenience kits because light handle covers may separate and fall off during use. Approximately 70 kits were distributed in Florida and Missouri.
CareFusion GENESIS sterilization containers did not consistently meet aerosol challenge testing requirements. These containers are used in healthcare facilities to sterilize surgical instruments.
Fresenius is recalling 318 AquaC UNO H dialysis machines nationwide due to a potential electrical shock hazard affecting service technicians and operators. An internal ethernet cable may become misaligned, damaging insulation and creating an electrical hazard when the external port is touched.
Getinge is recalling 17 Flow-c Anesthesia Systems due to cracks that may develop on the suction unit's on/off switch, potentially preventing the switch from activating and posing a risk to patients.
GE Healthcare is recalling 101 Aisys CS2 Anesthesia Systems because flow sensors may have damaged tubes, posing a risk to patients.
Keystone is recalling 2020-2021 Cougar travel trailers because the cooktop may not be properly sealed from the furnace, causing burner flames to invert and increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and seal it free of charge.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling the C7000 CUSA Clarity System because the 36 kHz Sterilization Tray does not meet the required 30-minute drying time.
Cook Inc. is recalling 4,451 MINC Benchtop Incubators because a heater defect may cause temperatures to become too high or too low for proper cell culture.
Deerfield Imaging is recalling specific intraoperative MRI systems because emergency helium venting lines may not have been properly installed.
Toshiba American Medical Systems is recalling 153 Kalare Diagnostic X-Ray Systems because the large focus heats up unexpectedly, causing brighter images than expected.