The Recall Desk

Hazard

Malfunction recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
229
Critical
2
Severe
20
Most recent
2026-09-02

Of the 229 malfunction recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 20 (9%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all malfunction 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.

51–75 of 229

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2523-2020·2020-07-15

    Philips EasyDiagnost Eleva DRF X-ray System Recalled for Power Supply Defect

    Philips is recalling 52 EasyDiagnost Eleva DRF X-ray systems because incorrectly installed thermo switches in the main power supply may cause malfunction.

    Product
    EasyDiagnost Eleva DRF, model no. 706050 - Product Usage: X-ray system, diagnostic, general-purpose.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1842-2020·2020-05-13

    Philips Recalls Transesophageal Ultrasound Transducers Due to Temperature Measurement Defect

    Philips Ultrasound Inc is recalling S7-3t transesophageal transducers because a programming error prevents the system from measuring tip temperature, which may stop auto-cooling and cause patient injury.

    Product
    Transducer S7-3t UDI (01)00884838067530 REF 989605439232 Used as accessory with: iE33, HD11 Ultrasound Systems - Product Usage: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body - particularly transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) studies
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1328-2020·2020-02-26

    Philips CombiDiagnost GCF X-ray System Software Recall

    Philips is recalling 116 CombiDiagnost GCF X-ray systems due to a software error that locks the table and an incorrectly installed thermos switch.

    Product
    CombiDiagnost GCF, Software v. 1.0.5, Product Code 709030 - Product Usage: Xray system, diagnostic, fluoroscopic, general purpose.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1329-2020·2020-02-26

    Philips CombiDiagnost PCF X-ray System Software Recall

    Philips is recalling 131 CombiDiagnost PCF X-ray systems due to a software error that locks the table and an incorrectly installed thermos switch.

    Product
    CombiDiagnost PCF, Software v. 1.0.5, Product Code 709030 - Product Usage: Xray system, diagnostic, fluoroscopic, general purpose.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1124-2020·2020-02-19

    Flowonix Prometra Implantable Pump Recall for Firmware Alarm Anomaly

    Flowonix Medical Inc is recalling Prometra Programmable 20mL implantable infusion pumps due to a firmware defect that may prevent the device from sending error codes or audible alarms during valve system issues.

    Product
    Prometra Programmable 20mL Pump. Catalog No. 91827 The device is an implantable infusion pump. GTIN-14 00810335020XXX (XXX = in-country language specific)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0362-2020·2019-11-20

    Tec Com TECOTHERM NEO Thermo-Regulation System Recalled for Faulty Peltier Elements

    Tec Com GmbH is recalling five TECOTHERM NEO thermo-regulation systems due to faulty Peltier elements that may fail to maintain temperature control.

    Product
    TECOTHERM NEO, 100-130/200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz/ max. 350VA, Class I, Schutzklasse I IP 20, UDI: 04260498580002 - Product Usage: The Thermo-Regulation System TECOTHERM NEO is designed for controlled cold & heat treatment procedures. By means of a mattress, cold and heat is provi
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0162-2020·2019-10-30

    Xintec OptiLITE Laser Fiber Assembly Recall Due to Programming Error

    Xintec Corp is recalling 45 OptiLITE laser fiber assemblies because they were programmed incorrectly. The devices will produce an error and prevent laser use.

    Product
    OptiLITE, Products for Laser Surgery, Model # CGH1080F, 800 micron single-use holmium fiber assembly with flat tip, Lot Number 21144, Sterilized by Sterrad Run 4149, This device is for single-use only, sterile, UDI: 00855430006036
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0156-2020·2019-10-23

    Vital Scientific V-Twin Automated Chemistry Analyzer Recalled for Power Supply Failure

    Vital Scientific N.V. is recalling 39 V-Twin automated chemistry analyzers due to a power supply failure that prevents the instruments from producing patient results.

    Product
    V-Twin, Catalog # 6002-800, UDI # 03661540600180 Product Usage: automated chemistry analyzer intended for clinical use
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0029-2020·2019-10-09

    CooperSurgical Embryology Heated Plate Recall Due to Touchpad Malfunction

    CooperSurgical is recalling 60 Embryology Heated Plates within the RI Witness system because the touchpad may not work properly after cleaning.

    Product
    Embryology Heated Plate within the RI Witness, Model Numbers 6-70-807, 6-70-807-A, & 6-70-807-B - Product Usage: RI Witness uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to detect and monitor all activity in the IVF laboratory. The system helps mitigate the risk of human error every
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2756-2019·2019-10-02

    Medline Electric Surgical Clipper Recalled for Overheating Charger Base

    Medline Industries is recalling 500 electric surgical clippers because a defective circuit board component may cause the charger base to overheat and malfunction.

    Product
    MEDLINE ELECTRIC SURGICAL CLIPPER AND BASE, REF DYND70800 Product Usage: Medline Surgical Clipper is intended for the removal of body hair from the patient as required prior to surgery or other minor procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2450-2019·2019-09-11

    SonarMed AirWave Monitor Recalled Due to Potential Error Codes

    SonarMed Inc is recalling 16 AirWave Monitor units because two error codes may render the devices inoperable.

    Product
    SonarMed AirWave Monitor, Model Number M0001
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2104-2019·2019-08-07

    Terumo Capiox NX19 Oxygenator Recalled for Non-Functioning Thermistor

    Terumo is recalling Capiox NX19 Oxygenators because they may contain a non-functioning arterial thermistor component.

    Product
    Terumo Capiox NX19 Oxygenator (West Orientation P/N:CXOT281 Exported only to Japan for inclusion into convenience kits that are sold only within the Japanese market
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2101-2019·2019-08-07

    Terumo Capiox NX19 Oxygenator Recalled for Non-Functioning Arterial Thermistor

    Terumo is recalling 16 Capiox NX19 Oxygenators with a non-functioning arterial thermistor component. The units were distributed in Michigan, Japan, and Belgium.

    Product
    Terumo Capiox NX19 Oxygenator With Reservoir (East Orientation) P/N: 3CX*NX19RE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2102-2019·2019-08-07

    Terumo Capiox NX19 Oxygenator Recalled for Non-Functioning Thermistor

    Terumo is recalling 52 Capiox NX19 Oxygenators because they may contain a non-functioning arterial thermistor component.

    Product
    Terumo Capiox NX19 Oxygenator With Reservoir (West Orientation) P/N: 3CX*NX19RW
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2103-2019·2019-08-07

    Terumo Capiox NX19 Oxygenator Recalled for Non-Functioning Thermistor

    Terumo is recalling 78 Capiox NX19 Oxygenators exported to Japan and Belgium because they may contain a non-functioning arterial thermistor component.

    Product
    Terumo Capiox NX19 Oxygenator (East Orientation), P/N: CXOT280 Exported only to Japan for inclusion into convenience kits that are sold only within the Japanese market
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1866-2019·2019-07-03

    Thermo Fisher Isotemp Water Bath Recalled for Assembly Error

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is recalling five Isotemp 10L General Purpose Water Baths due to an assembly error that may cause the fluid temperature to rise above the set point.

    Product
    Fisher Scientific Isotemp -General Purpose Water Bath: lsotemp 10L GP Bath Model Number: FSGPD10
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1870-2019·2019-07-03

    Thermo Scientific General Purpose Dynamic Bath Recalled for Assembly Error

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is recalling four units of the General Purpose Dynamic Bath due to an assembly error that may cause the fluid temperature to rise above the user's set point.

    Product
    Thermo Scientific General Purpose Dynamic Bath Precision 2L-Shallow GP Bath Model Number: TSGP2S
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1865-2019·2019-07-03

    Thermo Fisher Water Bath Recall Due to Assembly Error

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is recalling 10 Fisher Scientific Isotemp water baths because an assembly error may cause the fluid temperature to rise above the user's set point.

    Product
    Fisher Scientific Isotemp -General Purpose Water Bath: lsotemp 5L GP Bath Model Number: FSGPD05
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1873-2019·2019-07-03

    Thermo Scientific General Purpose Dynamic Bath Recalled for Assembly Error

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is recalling two Thermo Scientific General Purpose Dynamic Bath units due to an assembly error that may cause the fluid temperature to rise above the user's set point.

    Product
    Thermo Scientific General Purpose Dynamic Bath Precision 5L GP Bath Model Number: TSGP05
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1868-2019·2019-07-03

    Thermo Scientific General Purpose Dynamic Bath Recalled for Assembly Error

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is recalling 12 General Purpose Dynamic Bath units due to an assembly error that may cause the fluid temperature to exceed the user's set point.

    Product
    Thermo Scientific General Purpose Dynamic Bath Precision 10L GP Bath Model Number: TSGP10
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1872-2019·2019-07-03

    Thermo Scientific General Purpose Dynamic Bath Recalled for Assembly Error

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is recalling three General Purpose Dynamic Bath units due to an assembly error that may cause the fluid temperature to rise above the user's set point.

    Product
    Thermo Scientific General Purpose Dynamic Bath Precision 28L GP Bath Model Number: TSGP28
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1871-2019·2019-07-03

    Thermo Scientific Dual GP Bath Recalled for Assembly Error

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is recalling four Thermo Scientific General Purpose Dynamic Bath units due to an assembly error that may cause the fluid temperature to rise above the set point.

    Product
    Thermo Scientific General Purpose Dynamic Bath Precision 5 & 10L Dual GP Bath Model Number: TSGP15D
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states