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.
Forest River is recalling specific 2012-2018 buses because a wheelchair lift component may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high and increasing injury risk.
Coach and Equipment is recalling certain transit buses because a wheelchair lift component may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high and increasing injury risk.
Turtle Top is recalling 2013-2018 Odyssey, VanTerra, and Terra Transit buses because a wheelchair lift cam may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high.
Biosense Webster is recalling 25 units of the WaveCrest Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion System (32 mm) because the delivery sheath may buckle during recapture.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 310 anesthesia systems worldwide because a gas switch may unexpectedly change position, potentially causing hypoxia.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 401 anesthesia systems worldwide because a gas switch may unexpectedly change position, potentially causing hypoxia.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 252 Carestation 30 anesthesia systems worldwide because a gas switch may unexpectedly change position, potentially causing hypoxia.
Collins Bus is recalling 2012-2018 school buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts because a cam may fail, causing the platform to rise too high and increasing injury risk.
Champion is recalling 2012-2018 buses with specific wheelchair lifts where a cam may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high and risk injury.
Micro Bird is recalling 2012-2018 school buses with specific wheelchair lifts because a cam may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high and increase injury risk.
Siemens is recalling 3D V ceiling stands because the primary load-bearing rope could break, causing the arm to drop and potentially seriously injuring patients or users.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 699 3D TOP Ceiling Stands because a load-bearing rope could break, causing the arm to drop and potentially seriously injure patients or users.
Navistar is recalling 2015-2019 IC Bus school buses equipped with specific wheelchair lifts because a component may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high and increasing injury risk.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2015-2019 Thomas Built Buses equipped with specific wheelchair lifts because a component may fail, allowing the platform to rise too high.
Arjohuntleigh Magog is recalling Q-Connect 272 KG Scales used with Maxi Sky 2 ceiling lifts because the spreader bar can detach from the scale attachment.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling power cords for the AMIA Automated PD Cycler because the socket may detach when unplugged.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling 409 Mayfield Infinity XR2 Base Units because the knob assembly in the swivel adapter may fracture or break during use.
Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation is recalling 65 Drill Sleeve Guides because raw material diameter was under tolerance, which could cause drill bits to seize during surgery.
Leica Microsystems is recalling 8,564 M320 Microscope Systems because screws holding the gas spring bracket may fail, causing the optics carrier to drop.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 54 MR Surgical Suite Option units because a defect in the table transfer release may cause an unexpected loss of function in the patient transfer mechanism.
Implantcast GmbH is recalling specific 2M insert 15degree orthopedic hip implant components because the retaining ring may be incorrectly mounted.
Medtronic is recalling Endo GIA staplers that may be missing a sled component, which could cause staple line failure, bleeding, or leakage during surgery.
Medtronic is recalling Tri-Staple 2.0 Intelligent Reloads because a missing sled component may prevent staple formation, leading to bleeding or leakage.
AesDex is recalling the Cardica C-Port Flex-A PLUS Distal Anastomosis System because the handle mechanism may be damaged during use, potentially causing plastic fragments to disperse.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci Xi Stapler 45 Reloads because a missing knife mechanism component may prevent the device from cutting tissue.