Hazard
1,694 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 1,694 mechanical failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 7 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 304 (18%) 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 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.
GE Healthcare is recalling 62 Discovery NM 630 systems because rotor bearing screws were found loose on the detector.
GE Healthcare is recalling 20 Discovery 670 DR units because rotor bearing screws were found loose on the detector.
GE Healthcare is recalling 31 NM/CT 870 DR systems because rotor bearing screws were found loose on the detector.
GE Healthcare is recalling nine Discovery NM670 Pro units because rotor bearing screws were found loose on the detector.
Volvo Bus is recalling 2020 9700 buses because the engine may start while the starter disabling switch is activated, posing an injury risk to service technicians.
Brainlab AG is recalling 21 Cirq Arm Systems because prolonged non-use can reduce the holding force of the positioning arm.
Medline Industries is recalling 2,440 units of ClearPro T-Piece Closed Suction Catheters because reports indicate the catheter may come apart from the device assembly during use.
Kentec Medical is recalling 710 ENFit feeding tubes because the plastic tethered closure cap may fracture or break, potentially delaying care or increasing radiation exposure.
Arrow International is recalling AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps because a component may fail due to vibration, potentially causing the device to stop working.
LivaNova is recalling eight SCP Pump Control Panels because premature wear of the angle encoder may make the rotary knob difficult or impossible to rotate during cardiopulmonary bypass.
LivaNova is recalling 24 SCP Pump Control Panels because the rotary knob may fail to rotate due to premature wear, risking patient injury during surgery.
Arrow International is recalling AC3 Optimus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps because a component may fail due to vibration, potentially causing the device to stop working.
Arrow International Inc. is recalling 2,123 AutoCAT2 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps worldwide due to a component issue that may cause the device to stop working.
Elekta is recalling 51 Leksell Vantage Stereotactic Systems because the locking mechanism at the Instrument Carrier and Arc interface may not function properly.
Hocoma AG is recalling 494 Lokomat Pro units because a motor controller failure may cause the body weight support rope to move up or down in an uncontrolled way.
Biomet is recalling 38 Comprehensive VRS Inserter shoulder prosthesis devices because the central screw drill may seize, potentially extending surgery time.
Becton, Dickinson and Company is recalling 467 units of the BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant III because probes may wear prematurely, causing sample dispensing failures.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants because the extended tab screws may not lock properly, causing the closure top to back out after surgery.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants because reports indicate the extended tab screws may not lock adequately, causing the closure top to back out after surgery.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants because the extended tab screws may not lock adequately, causing the closure top to back out after surgery.
Covidien is recalling Multifire Endo Hernia Staplers due to a manufacturing error that may cause staples to fail to advance properly during use.
The FDA is recalling 12,610 Multifire Endo Hernia Staplers due to a manufacturing error that may cause staples to fail to advance properly.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants because reports indicate the closure top may back out of the screw post-operatively.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants because the extended tab screws may not lock properly, causing the closure top to back out after surgery.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants because reports indicate the extended tab screws may not lock adequately, causing the closure top to back out after surgery.