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
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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's Infinia nuclear medicine systems may have been transported without proper detector support, risking detector falls and life-threatening injury. The recall affects 93 units worldwide.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8MM Dual Blade Retractors due to increased complaints of frayed or broken grip cables. This defect affects 783 reusable surgical instruments distributed in the U.S. and internationally.
GE Healthcare is recalling 30 units of certain nuclear medicine imaging systems distributed worldwide. If transported without proper detector support, the systems risk detector mounting failure and life-threatening injury.
Intuitive Surgical recalls 8MM Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps due to increased complaints about frayed or broken grip cables on 12,340 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 2,472 Cobra Grasper surgical instruments due to frayed or broken grip cables that may affect surgical procedures.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling approximately 46,759 8MM Force Bipolar IS4000 surgical instruments nationwide and internationally due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables that could compromise instrument function during surgical use.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 738 units of the 8MM Atrial Retractor (Model 470246) due to reports of frayed or broken grip cables on reusable instruments. The defect could compromise instrument performance during surgical procedures.
GE Healthcare has recalled certain nuclear medicine systems that could have detectors fall during improper transport, risking life-threatening injury. The recall affects 283 units worldwide.
Olympus Corporation recalls the LithoCrushV Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor due to potential distal tip tearing during endoscopic procedures. The FDA Class II recall affects 989 units distributed nationwide.
Timken is recalling specific wheel hub bearings sold by December 31, 2024, because an incorrect oil plug thread may cause oil leaks and bearing failure.
GE Healthcare Optima XR200amx mobile radiographic systems may have missing bolts in the Column Safety mechanism, which could allow the X-ray arm to drop if an internal cable fails.
GE Healthcare Optima XR240amx systems with column replacement may have missing bolts in the Column Safety mechanism. If these bolts are missing and the counterpoise cable fails, the X-ray arm could drop.
Draeger Medical recalls the Atlan A300XL anesthesia workstation for potential piston ventilator failure that could occur before use or during anesthesia delivery. Twenty-five units were distributed outside the United States.
Kirwan Surgical Products is recalling 80,060 Disposable Bipolar Pencils (Model 14-5011) because the outer stainless-steel tube may break or detach during surgical use. The devices were distributed worldwide.
Draeger Atlan A300 anesthesia workstations can fail to ventilate properly before or during use. The FDA classified this as Class I due to the critical risk to patient ventilation.
Melii Baby silicone spoons for babies can break apart during use, creating a choking hazard. About 85,100 units sold through multiple retailers from April to August 2024 are affected; consumers should stop using them immediately.
Microline Surgical is recalling ReNew Microscissor Tip (Disposable) lot 00172110 due to a 2% failure rate where the heat shrink breaks off.
Philips Allura Xper radiological systems may experience propeller motor and x-ray tube locking bolt breaks, causing erratic C-arm movements with potential for collision with patients or bystanders, and unnecessary radiation exposure.
Ziehm Solo Digital Mobile C-arm devices may have hand switch defects that can cause unintended radiation emission when exposed to impacts or drops. The recalled units have been distributed in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Orthoscan's Ziehm Vision RFD fluoroscopic x-ray systems may have wired hand switches that fail under mechanical stress, potentially causing unintended radiation. The manufacturer is recalling affected units in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Three Ziehm Vision x-ray systems have hand switches that may fail under mechanical stress, potentially causing unintended radiation. Owners should verify their serial numbers and contact the manufacturer.
MicroSurgical Technology is recalling MST Duet Reusable Handles for surgical forceps and scissors due to pin detachment risk. Six units distributed in the US; 18 internationally.
Baxter Healthcare recalls 8,394 MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Sets due to complaints of female connector separation from the transfer set body. This mechanical failure could interrupt dialysis treatment.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling its MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set (Part Number T5C4325K) due to increased complaints about the female connector separating from the main body of the device.
Draeger Medical is recalling the Atlan A350 anesthesia workstation due to failures of the piston ventilator that either occurred before use or during patient anesthesia. Approximately 1,492 units are affected.