Hazard
681 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
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
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all falling object 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.
West Elm is recalling Dover Dining Tables because the wooden base can collapse, causing the glass top to fall and posing an injury risk.
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling Madeline Bed Canopies because posts can detach, causing parts to fall and posing an impact hazard.
Pierce is recalling certain fire apparatus vehicles because SCBA compartment doors may open while driving, causing cylinders to fall onto the roadway.
Terex is recalling 2000-2001 HR37 and HR40 utility trucks because defective boom lift cylinders may crack and disconnect, posing a risk of injury or death.
Altec Industries is recalling 2009-2011 Service Body vehicles because the compartment latch may fail in the secondary safety position, allowing the door to open during transit.
Big Tex is recalling certain 2011 dump trailers because defective hydraulic hose adapter fittings may cause the dump bed to free fall, posing a risk of injury or death.
Altec is recalling certain 2009-2010 aerial devices and digger derricks because fasteners may fail, causing the boom to fall and potentially injure people.
Idle Free Systems is recalling certain aftermarket auxiliary power units installed on heavy trucks because welds on the metal housing may crack and tear.
Altec is recalling 2008-2009 DM45, DM47, and DM50 utility vehicles because cracks in the boom lift cylinder rod eye casting could cause the boom to fall, resulting in death or serious injury.
Altec is recalling certain aerial devices because a welded steel counterweight may fall out while traveling, posing a crash risk.
Great Dane is recalling 2009-2012 refrigerated semi-trailers because a side door ramp bracket fastener may fail, allowing the ramp to fall and cause serious injury.
Motor Coach Industries is recalling 2010-2011 D4500, D4505, and D4000 coaches because pulley covers may lack required welds, posing a risk of detachment and injury.
NHTSA recalls 2010-2011 Sprinter 2500 vans because the emergency exit window may separate from the body, posing an injury risk.
TOA Electronics is recalling SC series paging horn loudspeakers because the housing can crack, causing the speakers to fall and pose an impact injury risk.
Horizon Hobby is recalling about 3,500 Spektrum AR6250 receivers used with model airplane gliders because they may lose radio contact, causing the glider to fall and injure people.
Milestone AV Technologies is recalling about 131,000 flat screen television wall mounts because the elbow joint components may not fit properly, causing the television to tilt or fall.
CPSC recalls Whitco stadium light poles 70 feet or taller due to structural cracks that can cause the poles to fall, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
VOX Amplification is recalling Night Train amplifier carrying cases because defective clasps can fail, causing the amplifier to fall and pose a risk of injury.
Cooper Lighting is recalling about 5,000 chain sets sold with Metalux commercial light fixtures because an 'S' hook can straighten, causing the fixture to fall.
Keystone RV is recalling 2008-2010 Laredo and Cougar trailers because spare tire carriers may break, causing the tire to fall off and posing injury risks.
Pella is recalling about 6,500 casement windows because a hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall and pose an injury risk to people below.
Russell Brands is recalling approximately 1,700 Spalding in-ground basketball hoops because base bolts can fail, causing the unit to fall and posing a risk of serious injury.
Ross Stores is recalling about 1,800 marble top plant stands because the tops can detach and fall, posing an injury risk.
Rettig Belgium is recalling Radson wall-mounted radiators because they can fall from the wall, posing a crush hazard. One child's death was reported in Belgium.
Nautilus is recalling Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms because the seat rail can fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to users or bystanders.