The Recall Desk

Hazard

Falling Object recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
681
Critical
7
Severe
133
Most recent
2026-08-20

Of the 681 falling object recalls we have scored against our rubric, 7 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 133 (20%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

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326–350 of 681

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0512-2018·2018-02-14

    Philips BrightView Gamma Cameras Recalled for Collimator Drop Risk

    Philips Medical Systems is recalling BrightView Model 882480 gamma cameras because collimators may drop to the floor during exchange, posing a physical hazard.

    Product
    BrightView Model 882480 Product Usage: BrightView and BrightView X are gamma cameras designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging accommodating a broad range of Emission Computed Tomography (ECT) studies. The cameras can be used to perform planar static, dynamic, gat
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0514-2018·2018-02-14

    Philips Precedence 16 Imaging System Recalled for Collimator Drop Risk

    Philips is recalling 1,387 Precedence 16 imaging systems because collimators may drop to the floor during exchange, posing a physical hazard.

    Product
    Precedence 16 Model # 882350 Product Usage: Precedence (cleared as Griffin) is an imaging system combining the acquisition of single photon nuclear medicine images and images from an x-ray computed tomography system. Precedence may produce non-attenuation corrected and attenu
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0511-2018·2018-02-14

    Philips BrightView XCT Gamma Camera Recalled for Collimator Drop Risk

    Philips Medical Systems is recalling BrightView XCT gamma cameras because a collimator may drop to the floor during exchange, posing a risk of injury.

    Product
    BrightView XCT Model 882482 Product Usage: BrightView XCT is a gamma camera for Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) and integrates with an attenuation device consisting of flat panel x-ray imaging components. BrightView XCT produces non-attenuation corrected SP
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0510-2018·2018-02-14

    Philips BrightView X Gamma Cameras Recalled for Collimator Drop Risk

    Philips Medical Systems is recalling BrightView X gamma cameras because collimators may drop to the floor during exchange, posing a physical hazard.

    Product
    BrightView X, Model #882478 Product Usage: BrightView and BrightView X are gamma cameras designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging accommodating a broad range of Emission Computed Tomography (ECT) studies. The cameras can be used to perform planar static, dynamic,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0513-2018·2018-02-14

    Philips Precedence 6 Imaging System Recalled for Collimator Drop Risk

    Philips is recalling 1,387 Precedence 6 imaging systems because collimators may drop to the floor during exchange, posing a risk of injury.

    Product
    Precedence 6 Model # 882351 Product Usage: Precedence (cleared as Griffin) is an imaging system combining the acquisition of single photon nuclear medicine images and images from an x-ray computed tomography system. Precedence may produce non-attenuation corrected and attenua
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0311-2018·2018-01-10

    Philips Mobile Detector Holder Recalled Due to Potential Detector Drop Hazard

    Philips is recalling 412 Mobile Detector Holders for Stationary X-ray Systems because the lock mechanism may fail, causing the detector to drop.

    Product
    Mobile Detector Holder - Stationary X-ray System (RF System). suitable for positioning the wireless portable detector free in the room for X-ray exposures. It supports the wireless portable detector with or without a grid.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0232-2018·2017-12-20

    Fujifilm FDR Visionary Suite X-ray Tube Recall for Cracking Risk

    Fujifilm is recalling three FDR Visionary Suite systems because cracks may develop in the X-ray tube holding shaft, posing a potential safety issue.

    Product
    FUJIFILM FDR Visionary Suite with CH-200. Model # CH-200, Catalog: Visionary Suite (FMSU Marketing Name) The FDR Visionary Suite is intended to generate digital or conventional radiographic images of the skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and other body parts o
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighCPSC·18050·2017-11-30

    Flos Recalls Pendant Light Fixtures Due to Impact Injury Hazard

    Flos Inc. is recalling specific Romeo Moon and Romeo Louis II pendant light fixtures because the internal glass diffuser can detach and fall, posing an impact injury hazard.

    Product
    Pendant light fixtures
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2651-2017·2017-07-05

    Carestream Recalls DRX-Revolution Mobile X-Ray Systems Due to Assembly Defect

    Carestream Health Inc is recalling DRX-Revolution Mobile X-Ray Systems because missing screws could cause the tube and yoke assembly to separate.

    Product
    DRX-Revolution Mobile X-Ray System; MODEL DRXR-1; Catalog # 1019397 (all other countries) and Catalog 1060177 (China only) -- COMMON/USUAL NAME: DRX-Revolution --- The DRX-Revolution is a mobile system used to generate and control X-Rays for diagnostic procedures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2621-2017·2017-06-28

    Omega Medical Imaging Recalls Elevating Monitor Suspension Pillars

    Omega Medical Imaging is recalling 6 units of 2 over 2 Elevating Monitor Suspension pillars because the column may drop and fail to rise.

    Product
    Omega Medical Imaging - 2 over 2 Elevating Monitor Suspension pillar/column accessory Device accessory that elevates monitor for healthcare professionals.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2322-2017·2017-06-21

    Philips DuraDiagnost X-ray systems recalled for cracked welding joints

    Philips is recalling 98 DuraDiagnost X-ray systems because the tube arm assembly could fall due to cracked welding joints.

    Product
    Philips DuraDiagnost X-ray systems: DuraDiagnost (R1.0, Product Number 712210) DuraDiagnost (R2.0, Product Number 712211) DuraDiagnost (R3.0, Product Number 712211)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2248-2017·2017-06-14

    Stryker Recalls Berchtold Chromophare F300 Exam Lights Due to Mounting Defect

    Stryker Communications is recalling 57 Berchtold Chromophare F300 exam lights because a tolerance issue may cause the equipment to fall, posing a risk of serious injury.

    Product
    Berchtold Chromophare F300 Exam Light CHROMOPHARE examination lights are medical lights used for local illumination of the patients' body so that illnesses, injuries and disabilities can be diagnosed and treated
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2227-2017·2017-06-14

    Zimmer CAS Recalls Sesamoid Plasty Workstations Due to Structural Instability

    Zimmer CAS is voluntarily recalling 10 Sesamoid Plasty workstations because the top of the unit may fall over during disassembly.

    Product
    Sesamoid Plasty, Stereotaxic Instrument The Sesamoid Plasty workstation is used to run the tracking software as part of the software based navigation systems. The affected Sesamoid Plasty components are the central structural column and its base that hold up the computer and the
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1699-2017·2017-04-05

    Stryker Visum LED Surgical Lighting System Recalled for Mounting Defect

    Stryker is recalling 292 Visum LED Surgical Lighting systems because missing screws and user overloading may cause the equipment to fall.

    Product
    The Stryker Visum¿ LED Surgical Lighting system is intended to illuminate the operative site during surgical procedures with high intensity light. Affected part numbers are 0682001432 (EDS LIGHT SUSPENSION, CENTRAL AXIS, 9P/FP), 0682001286 (EDS LIGHT SUSPENSION, CENTRAL AXIS, 5P/
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1696-2017·2017-04-05

    Hitachi Aloka Prosound F75 Ultrasound System Recalled for Loosened Monitor Arm

    Hitachi Aloka Medical is recalling Prosound F75 ultrasound systems because the monitor arm may loosen. Affected units were distributed to specific US states.

    Product
    Prosound F75 or F75 The Hitachi Aloka Medical, Ltd. Prosound F75 is intended for use by trained personnel (doctor, sonographer, etc.) for the diagnostic ultrasound evaluation of Fetal; Abdominal; Intra-operative; Intra-operative (neurosurgery); Laparoscopic; Pediatric; Small Org
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1436-2017·2017-03-15

    Siemens Medical Linear Accelerators Recalled for Defective Overhead Suspension Welds

    Siemens is recalling 35 linear accelerator systems due to defective weld seams that could cause overhead suspensions to fall, posing a risk of severe injury.

    Product
    MEVATRON MD-2, MEVATRON MDX-2 and MEVATRON ME, accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1435-2017·2017-03-15

    Siemens MEVATRON M 7400/7440 Linear Accelerators Recalled for Defective Welds

    Siemens is recalling 35 MEVATRON M 7400/7440 linear accelerators because a defective weld seam could break, causing the overhead suspension to fall and potentially injure patients or others.

    Product
    MEVATRON M 7400/7440(MEX) Accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1433-2017·2017-03-15

    Siemens Medical Recalls 35 MEVATRON M 6700 Linear Accelerators

    Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling 35 MEVATRON M 6700 linear accelerators due to a defective weld seam that could cause the overhead suspension to fall and injure a patient or other person.

    Product
    MEVATRON M 6700 (MX) Accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1432-2017·2017-03-15

    Siemens PRIMUS HI and Mevatron M2 Linear Accelerators Recalled for Weld Defect

    Siemens is recalling 35 PRIMUS HI and Mevatron M2 linear accelerators due to a defective weld seam that could cause overhead suspensions to fall and injure people.

    Product
    PRIMUS HI and Mevatron M2/Primus Mid-Energy, Accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1434-2017·2017-03-15

    Siemens Medical Linear Accelerators Recalled for Defective Weld Seams

    Siemens is recalling 35 MEVATRON M 6730/6740 linear accelerators because defective weld seams on overhead suspensions could break and fall, posing a risk of severe injury.

    Product
    MEVATRON M 6730/6740 (MEX) Accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1437-2017·2017-03-15

    Siemens MEVATRON KD-2 Linear Accelerators Recalled for Defective Weld Seams

    Siemens is recalling 35 MEVATRON KD-2 linear accelerators due to defective weld seams that could break and cause the overhead suspension to fall, posing a risk of severe injury.

    Product
    MEVATRON KD-2, accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide