Hazard
283 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 283 mechanical defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 11 (4%) 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 mechanical 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.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling 276 Medfusion Syringe Infusion Pumps because a ridge in the Barrel Clamp Guide may cause spring slippage, preventing the pump from recognizing or correctly identifying loaded syringes.
Becton, Dickinson and Company is recalling 8 BD FACS Universal Loader devices because the solenoid plunger tip is too short to lock securely during use.
Cardinal Health is recalling Hydroline Trumpet Valves because the suction valve may not close properly, potentially causing continuous suction.
Philips is recalling 32 Ingenuity Digital PET/CT Systems because a block connecting the patient pallet to the couch may be assembled incorrectly, potentially causing a misaligned screw.
Philips is recalling 20 Brilliance 16 P CT systems because the patient support head holder may contact the back ISO shelter wall, posing a risk of serious injury.
Philips is recalling three Brilliance 64 CT systems because the patient support head holder could contact the back ISO shelter wall, posing a risk of serious injury.
Sun Med, LLC is recalling 60 cases of Medline Adult Manual Resuscitators because the patient port retaining ring may not fully seat, allowing the port to detach and impact air delivery.
Vyaire Medical is recalling 24 AirLife Pediatric Resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult to disconnect.
Vyaire Medical is recalling 900 AirLife Infant Resuscitation Devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult to disconnect.
Vyaire Medical is recalling 305,136 AirLife Resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult or impossible to disconnect.
Vyaire Medical is recalling 180 AirLife Infant Resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult to disconnect.
Vyaire Medical is recalling 180 AirLife Infant Resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult to disconnect.
Vyaire Medical is recalling 8,058 pediatric AirLife resuscitation devices because the mask may stick to the elbow, making it difficult or impossible to disconnect.
Keystone Dental Inc is recalling 19 Genesis Surgical Cassettes because extra-large grommets cause dental burrs to wobble.
Philips is recalling 119 Brilliance Big Bore CT systems because closing the Emergency Stop may disable the horizontal motor, allowing the couch to move during patient load or unload.
Philips is recalling 151 Ingenuity Flex CT scanners because closing the Emergency Stop may disable the horizontal motor, allowing the couch to move during patient loading.
Deerfield Imaging is recalling 13 IMRIS ORT300 operating room tables because they may drift during use, potentially causing unintended movement.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 429 units of nondegradable soft tissue fixation fasteners because the implant shaft may shift and fall out during device opening.
Ion Beam Applications S.A. is recalling three Proteus 235 graphite block 8 units because of incorrect screw hole depth relative to the degrader.
Oakworks Inc. is recalling foot controls for specific medical imaging tables because they can become lodged under the table base or column.
Ventana Medical Systems Inc is recalling 358 units of the ultraView SISH DNP Detection Kit due to increased reports of leaking and sticking reagent dispensers.
Ventana Medical Systems is recalling 18 units of the CINtec PLUS Cytology Kit due to increased reports of leaking and sticking reagent dispensers.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 5,148 Carestation 600 Series anesthesia machines due to a possible incomplete seal between the CO2 absorber and the breathing circuit.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 638 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because a set screw and sleeve assembly may have shifted during rework, potentially preventing proper product assembly.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 638 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because a set screw and sleeve assembly may have shifted, potentially preventing proper product assembly.