The Recall Desk

Hazard

Manufacturing Defect recalls

1,441 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1,441
Critical
7
Severe
114
Most recent
2026-10-21

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.

About this hazard tag

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.

76–100 of 1441

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0889-2026·2025-12-17

    Immunoassay reaction vessels recalled over manufacturing deformities causing instrument errors

    Beckman Coulter is recalling 38,225 Access 2 Reaction Vessels because certain lots may have a small protrusion or hair-like deformity that can cause instrument errors and delay patient results.

    Product
    Access 2 Reaction Vessels, individual, disposable, plastic tubes used to process patient, quality control and calibration samples on the Access 2 Immunoassay system, Catalog Number 81901
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V837000·2025-12-04

    2026 BMW X6, X7, X5: Airbag Deployment Prevented by Panel Defect

    BMW is recalling 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid models. The instrument panel may prevent the passenger-side airbag from deploying properly during a crash.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X5, X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID, X6, X7
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0486-2026·2025-11-19

    VATS lobectomy stapler boxes recalled over a malformed cover tube press

    Covidien is recalling two units of a VATS lobectomy box containing the Signia Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload because internal components may move during firing.

    Product
    Covidien Signia" Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload (45mm Vascular/Thin); BOX LOBECTOMIA VATS 3D; CFN: BOX06170V4;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0485-2026·2025-11-19

    Surgical staplers recalled over a malformed cover tube press

    Covidien is recalling 3,263 Signia Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reloads because a manufacturing issue can allow internal components to move during firing, risking uncontrolled motion.

    Product
    Covidien Signia" Small Diameter Curved Tip Intelligent Reload (45mm Vascular/Thin); CFN: SIGSDL45CTVT;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0490-2026·2025-11-19

    Reprocessed ultrasonic shears recalled because they may stick in the on position

    Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling 22,476 reprocessed HARMONIC FOCUS shears because a manufacturing issue may leave them stuck in the on position, causing continuous activation.

    Product
    HARMONIC FOCUS Shears + Adaptive Tissue Technology, 9 cm Length REF: HAR9F, Reprocessed Device for Single Use, STERILEEO, RX ONLY
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0465-2026·2025-11-19

    DigitalDiagnost C90 systems recalled over ceiling carriages resisting vertical movement

    Philips is recalling 223 DigitalDiagnost C90 systems because some ceiling suspension telescopic carriages may be difficult to move vertically.

    Product
    DigitalDiagnost C90 (1) High Performance, (2) Flex/Value/Chest/ER; Model Number: (1) 712034, (2) 712035;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0466-2026·2025-11-19

    Radiography systems recalled over ceiling carriages that are hard to move

    Philips is recalling 284 Radiography 7300 C systems because some ceiling suspension telescopic carriages may be difficult to move vertically.

    Product
    Radiography 7300 C; Model Number: 712037;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0464-2026·2025-11-19

    DigitalDiagnost 4 systems recalled over ceiling carriages hard to move

    Philips is recalling 12 DigitalDiagnost 4 systems because some ceiling suspension telescopic carriages may be difficult to move vertically.

    Product
    DigitalDiagnost 4 (1) High Performance, (2) Flex/Value; Model Number: (1) 712031, (2) 712032;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0188-2026·2025-11-05

    Distal access catheters recalled after coating material lifting inside the lumen

    Balt USA is recalling 207 MEGA Ballast Distal Access Platform catheters over a manufacturing defect in which coating material lifts within the catheter's distal lumen. The FDA has classified it Class I.

    Product
    Brand Name: MEGA Ballast Distal Access Platform Product Name: Mega Ballast Model/Catalog Number: MEGABT09180, MEGABT09190, MEGABT091100, MEGABT091110 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The Mega Ballast 091 is designed with a semi-rigid proximal shaft and a highly…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    12 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0212-2026·2025-10-29

    AC joint fixation implants recalled over potentially missing slotted button assembly

    Biomet is recalling 98 ZipTight Acute AC Joint Implants from one lot because of the potential for a missing slotted button assembly.

    Product
    BIOMET ZipTight, Acute AC Joint Implant, Single Ziploop , Model/Catalog Number: 904834; Fixation System for AC Joint Repair
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0166-2026·2025-10-22

    Cardiac Workstation 7000 recalled after pinched power module wire caused short

    Philips is recalling 29 Cardiac Workstation 7000 units after environmental stress testing failed because a pinched power module wire inside the housing resulted in a short.

    Product
    Cardiac Workstation 7000; Model Number: 860441;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0108-2026·2025-10-22

    Flow diverter devices recalled over tantalum defect affecting vessel wall apposition

    MicroVention is recalling 467 FRED and FRED X flow diverters over a manufacturing issue with tantalum length or attachment that may leave the device incompletely open or poorly apposed.

    Product
    Flow Re-Direction Endoluminal Devices: FRED 27, REF: FRED5019, FRED5029, FRED4528, FRED4026, FRED5526, FRED4508, FRED5514, FRED3536, FRED3511, FRED5014, FRED3516, MV-F451827; FRED X 27, REF: XFRED4017-MVE, XFRED4528-MVE, MV-F501427X, XFRED4518-MVE, XFRED5526-MVE, XFRED4539-MVE…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0165-2026·2025-10-22

    Cardiac workstations recalled after pinched power module wire caused short

    Philips is recalling 28 Cardiac Workstation 5000 units after environmental stress testing failed because a pinched power module wire inside the housing resulted in a short.

    Product
    Cardiac Workstation 5000; Model Number: 860439;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·25V672000·2025-10-08

    BMW motorcycles recalled over cardan shaft that may lose drive power

    BMW is recalling three 2026 R 1300 RT motorcycles whose cardan shaft may not have been sufficiently hardened, allowing the universal joint to slip and causing a loss of drive power.

    Product
    BMW — BMW R 1300 RT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2637-2025·2025-10-08

    Junctional tourniquet devices recalled over manufacturing defect affecting structural integrity

    North American Rescue is recalling 552 Junctional Emergency Treatment Tools over a potential manufacturing defect that may compromise structural integrity and performance during use.

    Product
    JUNCTIONAL EMERGENCY TREATMENT TOOL (JETT), REF: 30-0088, a component inside kits: KIT, TCCC Training- Complete (Modules 1-3), REF: 85-0550; KIT, TCCC MODULE ONE - SKILLS, REF: 85-0519; KIT, MULTI MISSION EXPEDITIONARY RESPONSE - MMERK, REF: 85-2420; KIT, TCCC SKILLS/IFAK…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0660-2025·2025-10-01

    Isopropyl alcohol cans recalled for cross contamination with other products

    Kroger is recalling 1,860 bottles of its 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, 5.5 oz, from a single lot because of cross contamination with other products.

    Product
    70% ISOPROPYL RUBBING ALCOHOL — 70% ISOPROPYL RUBBING ALCOHOL (ISOPROPYL RUBBING ALCOHOL)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·25V638000·2025-09-24

    Volkswagen and Audi front seat belt retractor torsion bars may be damaged

    Volkswagen is recalling certain 2025-2026 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, S5, A6 and Q4 e-Tron models because the torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.

    Product
    AUDI — AUDI, VOLKSWAGEN Q4 E-TRON, A6 SPORTBACK E-TRON, S5, S6 SPORTBACK E-TRON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2541-2025·2025-09-17

    Knee tibial components recalled because security screws were left uncoated

    LinkSymphoKnee modular TiNbN tibial components, size 5, REF 880-100/50, are recalled because some were manufactured with two uncoated security screws. 8 units are affected.

    Product
    LinkSymphoKnee System, Tibial Component, Modular, Symmetric, Sz. 5, CoCrMo/TiNbN, cemented, Fixed. REF Number: 880-100/50
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2514-2025·2025-09-10

    Dental titanium bases recalled because the post is oriented 180 degrees off

    NobelBiocare Tri-Lobe-compatible WP 6.0mm engaging titanium bases, lot 277097, are recalled because the base was manufactured 180 degrees around the post from the correct position. 11 units are affected.

    Product
    NobelBiocare Tri-Lobe-compatible WP X 6.0mm Engaging Titanium Base, REF: 9000662
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·25458·2025-09-04

    Firearm chamber locks recalled because they can be forcibly removed

    About 300 AR-15 Chamber Lock Pro firearm locks shipped between June 2 and July 15, 2025 are recalled because a manufacturing defect allows them to be forcibly removed, permitting access to the firearm.

    Product
    AR-15 Chamber Lock Pro Firearm Locks
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2421-2025·2025-09-03

    Dental implant locating kits recalled over thread defect limiting full engagement

    Atlantis IO FLO-S Kits are recalled because a thread defect stops the device fully engaging an implant or analog, engaging about two rotations instead of five. 102 units are affected.

    Product
    Brand Name: Atlantis IO FLO-S Product Name: Atlantis IO FLO-S Kit Model/Catalog Number: A04B / 68020033 Software Version: n/a Product Description: The Atlantis intraoral feature locating object for suprastructures (IO FLO-S) is intended to support the prosthetic procedure…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide