Hazard
170 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 170 equipment failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 21 (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 equipment 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.
Teleflex endotracheal tubes with high-volume, low-pressure cuffs are recalled due to reports of 15mm connector disconnection. The recall affects 13,810 units distributed nationwide.
Galt Medical Corporation is recalling Tearaway Introducer Sets due to potential cracks or dislodgement of the luer connection during use. The defect, linked to improper storage conditions, could render the device unusable.
Huish Outdoors is recalling Oceanic brand SCUBA diving buoyancy compensating devices because the weight pocket handle can break during use, preventing divers from dumping weight in an emergency to surface safely. No injuries have been reported, but 73 broken handles have been documented.
Draeger Medical is recalling 325 VentStar Basic (P)180 ventilators because glued breathing circuit connections can become loose before or during ventilation, potentially causing partial or complete detachment of circuit pieces.
Draeger Medical is recalling its Anesthesia Circuit Kit Coax HEPA (720 units) because glued connections can become loose during ventilation, potentially causing partial or complete detachment that could interrupt oxygen delivery during surgery.
Draeger Medical is recalling 200 units of the VentStar Basic ventilator due to glued breathing circuit connections that can loosen or detach before or during ventilation.
The FDA is recalling Draeger Medical's Ventstar Coax 230 breathing circuit components due to glued connections that can become loose and detach during ventilation, potentially compromising patient breathing support.
ROi CPS LLC is recalling 662 sterile surgical convenience kits because light handle covers may separate from the light handle and fall off during use. The kits were distributed in Florida and Missouri.
Beckman Coulter is recalling approximately 4,100 laboratory immunoassay analyzers due to defective nut bands that may cause operational failures and erroneous patient test results.
Damaged or worn O-rings on the Cardiosave pump console quick disconnect fitting can leak helium, potentially interrupting cardiac support therapy for affected patients.
XDEEP 1st stage scuba regulators (model NX700) are recalled because a defective screw on the turret connection can break, creating a risk of severe injury and drowning for divers.
Medtronic is recalling Affinity Fusion Oxygenators because the Temperature Monitoring Adapter may come loose during setup or disassembly of the heart-lung machine used in cardiac surgery. No injuries have been reported.
Ball bearings in the Anspach Adult Craniotome attachment may detach during removal or during surgery. Failure to follow recommended inspection intervals increases the risk of serious patient injury.
Cordis angiographic catheter extensions may experience separation at the male connector during use. Approximately 2,915 US units were distributed; users should verify affected lot numbers.
Cressi-Sub USA is recalling about 1,350 scuba buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) with defective inflator hoses that may fail to inflate properly, posing a drowning hazard to divers.
Medline ClearPro closed suction catheters may have a connector that separates from the device during patient suctioning. The malfunction affects 65,320 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Getinge Flow-e Anesthesia System units may have a crack forming on the suction unit's on/off switch, which could break and prevent the suction from being activated, potentially harming patients.
Beckman Coulter Inc. is recalling 7 MicroScan WalkAway-96 plus instruments due to an AC power connector rated for 1 ampere instead of the required 10 amperes. The underated connector could fail or overheat during normal operation.
Medtronic is recalling 1,483 Harmony Delivery Catheter Systems due to potential capsule bond failure during pulmonary valve replacement procedures. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall affecting devices distributed in the US and Canada.
Siemens Artis zee ceiling X-ray systems may fail to cool the X-ray tube if the coolant level drops. The system will automatically block X-ray emissions and display warning messages to prevent equipment damage.
5.11 Inc. is recalling about 45,170 Tactec Plate Carriers (style 56100) because the cable in the quick release system can separate from the handle, preventing swift removal in an emergency. No injuries have been reported.
Elekta Medical Linear Accelerators may experience destructive diode failure with risk of ejected matter. Service personnel could be injured during component removal.
Four Philips Allura Xper X-ray imaging systems may fail prematurely when powered at 480V hospital mains, causing coil overheating and reduced imaging performance.
Randall Foods, Inc. is recalling Randall and Hurst's brand Great Northern Beans due to non-functioning temperature indicating devices in the canning equipment, which could allow underprocessed product to reach consumers.
Edwards Lifesciences is recalling Edwards TruWave (3 cc)/VAMP Jr Pressure Monitoring Sets (Lot 63545959) due to a potential risk that pressure tubing may detach from the blood sampling system.