Hazard
1,441 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 1,441 manufacturing defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 7 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 114 (8%) 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 manufacturing defect 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.
ICU Medical is recalling the ASM Replacement Battery due to a manufacturing defect from the battery supplier. The defect may cause batteries to lose capacity and experience decreased runtime earlier than expected.
Astral SteriTech has recalled approximately 7,214 bottles of Ampicillin for Injection due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed nationwide within the United States.
Medtronic is recalling Distractor Rack devices used in spinal surgery due to manufacturing defects that may prevent proper device operation. Two lot numbers are affected and were distributed to facilities in Indiana, Connecticut, and Nebraska.
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling 520 bottles of Simvastatin USP 20 mg nationwide due to manufacturing process quality control deviations. No adverse events have been reported.
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals is recalling 186 bottles of Glimepiride USP 4 mg due to manufacturing deviations. Patients using this medication should contact their healthcare provider to verify if their supply is affected.
Northwind Pharmaceuticals is recalling 23 bottles of Tadalafil 5 mg tablets nationwide due to manufacturing process deviations. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall.
Covidien LP recalls VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannula due to manufacturing defect that may leave a metal burr inside the device. No injuries reported.
Covidien LP is recalling VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannulas (Model RC12STS) due to manufacturing defects that may produce metal burrs on the inside of the device, potentially causing internal tissue damage during use.
Medtronic recalled approximately 1414 SenSight Extension Tunneler Kits due to a manufacturing defect where dual carriers were machined on only one side, preventing use for passing two extensions simultaneously.
Coloplast is recalling Titan Touch Scro Zero Ang 16cm prostheses (Lot 8840677) due to decreased wall thickness that may cause premature pump failure. Affected devices were distributed worldwide, including throughout the US.
Coloplast Manufacturing is recalling the Titan 0-Deg Scrotal 18 Cm inflatable penile prosthesis (25 units) due to decreased wall thickness that may cause premature pump failure. Patients with affected lot numbers should contact their healthcare provider.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling Alprazolam 1mg tablets due to manufacturing deviations that created a potential cross-contamination risk. Affected lots expire August 2024.
Azurity Pharmaceuticals is recalling Testosterone Cypionate Injection due to complaints that crystals fail to redissolve after warming and shaking, a manufacturing quality defect affecting specific lots nationwide.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling Pravastatin Sodium 20 mg tablets nationwide due to manufacturing practice deviations identified during FDA inspection. No illnesses have been reported.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling Alprazolam 0.5mg tablets nationwide due to CGMP manufacturing deviations at Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals that created a potential cross-contamination risk.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 80 mg due to manufacturing quality control deviations identified at Accord Healthcare during FDA inspection. Approximately 57 bottles distributed nationwide.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets 20 mg nationwide due to manufacturing practice deviations at the manufacturer, Accord Healthcare, Inc., identified during FDA inspection.
Direct Rx is recalling Alprazolam C-IV 2 mg tablets (NDC 72189-121-60) due to potential cross-contamination at the manufacturer. Nine bottles distributed nationwide; affected lots include 03FE2319 and 13MY2217.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Finasteride Tablets, 5 mg due to manufacturing process deviations discovered during FDA inspection of manufacturer Accord Healthcare. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Brainlab AG is recalling Cirq Arm System 2.0 devices due to potential mechanical instability from manufacturing errors. Users should discontinue use and contact the manufacturer.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci Xi and da Vinci X surgical systems because the instrument carriage can become loose due to a manufacturing defect in the linear rail component.
Direct Rx is recalling Ropinirole 1 mg tablets nationwide due to manufacturing process deviations. Consult a pharmacist before stopping this medication.
Direct Rx is voluntarily recalling Glimepiride 2 mg tablets nationwide due to manufacturing practice violations. The recall affects multiple lot numbers of 30-count and 90-count bottles distributed across the United States.
Direct Rx is recalling 51 bottles of Simvastatin 5 mg tablets nationwide due to Good Manufacturing Practice deviations. The recall is voluntary and was initiated in March 2023.
Noven Pharmaceuticals recalls Daytrana (methylphenidate) 30 mg transdermal patches nationwide due to defective delivery system components that fail shear specifications. Patients should contact their healthcare provider regarding medication alternatives.