Hazard
128 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 128 functional failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 4 (3%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all functional 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.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 638 units of Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because set screws and sleeves may have shifted during rework, potentially preventing proper assembly.
Implant Direct is recalling 560 Spectra System/Legacy Guided Surgery Handle Kits because some guide inserts do not meet specifications, preventing proper drill passage.
Zimmer Dental Inc. is recalling 166 surgical kits because a manufacturing defect may prevent the driver from properly engaging dental implants.
Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd. is recalling 15 JTS Distal Femoral Extendible Implants because they may fail to extend as intended due to incorrect orientation or settings.
Smith & Nephew is recalling 402 Polarstem Cardan joints because the device may fracture or fail after multiple uses.
Laerdal Medical Corporation is recalling 4,377 Compact Suction Unit 4 devices because an electronic component may be damaged, potentially affecting the On/Off functionality.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 1,218 BrightView X nuclear imaging systems worldwide due to four issues: motion controller failures, door interlock problems, detector contact risks, and software freezes.
Mindray is recalling 1,278 TD60 Display Telemetry Transmitters because the bezel may crack or the device may fail to power on.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 instruments and reloads due to an increased trend of firing failures.
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling specific lots of VITROS AFP Reagent Packs because they may fail to calibrate, potentially affecting test results.
Nico Corp. is recalling 63 units of Myriad handpiece tissue morcellators because a defective component causes the device to fail and become non-functional.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 1,992 Universal Battery Charger II units because they enter safe mode and fail to charge batteries.
Philips Healthcare is recalling 160 DigitalDiagnost stationary X-ray systems because the detector may incorrectly signal readiness, resulting in failed image acquisition.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 424 Ingenuity Core 128 CT systems because the system may not map the Varian drive after a user logout and login.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling PneumoSure insufflators because the flow rate drops to zero when connected to a house gas source, suspending insufflation.
Collagen Matrix Inc is recalling 347 units of NuOss XC Sinus dental grafts distributed in Massachusetts because some products failed to expand properly during shelf life testing.
Philips is recalling 196 Allura Xper X-ray systems because they may display a 'Fluoro failed' error message when initiating fluoroscopy.
Ivoclar Vivadent is recalling Helioseal Clear dental sealant because a production error may prevent the material from curing properly under specific lights.
Sorin Group USA is recalling CDI H/S Cuvettes because they may fail to connect properly with the probe, causing the monitor to display an error and preventing blood parameter values from displaying.
Ivoclar A. G. is recalling specific lots of Helioseal F dental sealant because a production defect caused particles to be larger than defined, resulting in difficulties during extrusion.
Steris Corporation is recalling 32 AMSCO 400 and AMSCO C Small Steam Sterilizers because a software defect prevents the foot pedal from operating the door.
Spacelabs Healthcare is recalling CardioCall ECG Event Recorders because a battery defect causes continuous ringing and prevents normal operation.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 451 Sternal ZIPFIX Application Instruments because the end cap may loosen and detach, rendering the instrument non-functional.
Alcon is voluntarily recalling LX3 Microscope Floor Stands because cabling issues may cause loss of functionality or illumination failure.
DeRoyal Industries is recalling 13,900 non-sterile suction canisters and lids because they may have an insufficient seal under low or intermittent suction conditions.