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.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 638 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because a set screw and sleeve assembly may have shifted, preventing proper product assembly.
CPSC recalls Greenworks, Kobalt, and Snapper cordless electric chainsaws because the chain brake guard can fail, allowing the saw to continue operating and posing an injury hazard.
Philips is recalling one Ingenuity Core CT scanner because certain fasteners cannot be confirmed to be torqued to specification, posing a potential risk of harm if parts become loose during use.
Fujifilm is recalling Aspire HD Plus and HD-s mammography machines because the swivel arm may drop unintentionally.
Philips is recalling one Brilliance 64 CT scanner because certain fasteners may not be torqued to specification, posing a potential risk of harm if parts become loose.
Hamilton Medical is recalling 176 Intellicuff Standalone devices because the motor may cease to function during use, potentially affecting endotracheal tube cuff pressure.
Philips is recalling 13 Brilliance iCT scanners because certain fasteners may not have been torqued to specification, posing a potential risk of harm if parts become loose during use.
Philips is recalling three Ingenuity Core 128 CT scanners because certain fasteners may not have been torqued to specification, posing a potential risk of harm if parts become loose during use.
Fujifilm is recalling Aspire Cristalle mammography machines because the swivel arm may move down unintentionally.
CareFusion is recalling Alaris PCA Pumps because the syringe plunger grippers may fail to close automatically, potentially affecting medication delivery.
CareFusion is recalling Alaris Syringe Pump Model 8110 units because the syringe plunger grippers may fail to close automatically, potentially affecting medication delivery.
Forest River is recalling specific 2017-2018 recreational trailers because a cracked touch pad on the power tongue jack may allow water entry, causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
Smiths Medical is recalling Medfusion Syringe Infusion Pumps because a loose clamp mechanism may cause the device to incorrectly alarm for invalid syringe sizes.
Zimmer Dental Inc. is recalling 30 surgical kits because a manufacturing defect may prevent the driver from properly engaging dental implants.
NxThera is recalling 113 Rezum System units because the needle bond may fail during deployment, posing a risk of injury to patients.
Navilyst Medical is recalling specific Xcela and BioFlo PICC kits because the included introducer sheaths may have handles that detach during use.
Navilyst Medical is recalling Xcela and BioFlo PICC kits because the included introducer sheaths may have handles that detach during use.
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling seven BD Phoenix AP instruments due to a potential for unexpected robot arm movement.
The FDA is recalling 31 Zimmer Biomet ROSA Surgical Devices because a force feedback sensor may fail, causing the operating arm to continue moving instead of stopping.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling three ROSA Brain 3.0 neurosurgical devices due to insufficient washers in the telescopic arm that allow unwanted movement.
Medline Industries is recalling 1,428 Transfer/Gait Belts because the locking mechanism may fail to secure the strap, allowing it to slip through the buckle.
Exactech, Inc. is recalling 640 Optetrak Offset Tibial Tray and Screws units due to a design incompatibility with certain offset spine stiffener screws and constrained condylar tibial inserts.
Medline Industries is recalling 1,428 plastic transfer belts because the locking mechanism may fail, allowing the strap to slip through the buckle.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 21 ROSA Surgical Devices due to a possible break in the Force Sensor connector. The devices were distributed to facilities in Ohio, Michigan, and Texas.
Mack Trucks is recalling Kidde fire extinguishers sold as accessories for its trucks because they may clog, require excessive force to activate, or have nozzles that detach, increasing injury risk during a fire.