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.
Teleflex Medical is recalling 13,710 units of the Auto Endo5 Automatic Hem-o-lok Clip Applier because clips may misalign, jam, or fall out of the device.
Genesys Orthopedics is recalling 120 Binary Screwdrivers because the threaded inner shaft tip can break off during cervical screw insertion.
Handicare AB is recalling nine Carina mobile lifts because they were delivered with locking pins that are too small. This defect may cause increased wear on internal components.
Firefly Medical is recalling 570 IVEA units because dowel pins can rotate and dislodge from leg castings after repeated use.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Percuvance 29cm Shaft surgical systems because the shaft connection may be compromised or tool tips may close abruptly.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Percuvance Scissors Tool Tips because the shaft connection may be compromised or the jaws may close abruptly.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Percuvance Johans Grasper Tool Tips because the shaft connection may be compromised or the jaws may close abruptly.
Teleflex Medical is recalling 20,039 Percuvance Gripper Grasper Tool Tips because the shaft connection may be compromised or the jaws may close abruptly.
Teleflex Medical is recalling 20,039 Percuvance Clip Applier Tool Tips because the shaft connection may be compromised or the jaws may close abruptly.
Teleflex Medical is recalling Percuvance Maryland Dissector Tool Tips because the shaft connection may be compromised or the jaws may close abruptly.
International Specialty Services is recalling NAPA and Evercraft 800lb transmission jacks because a bolt may loosen, causing the saddle to destabilize and the transmission to tip over.
Medtronic is recalling Solarice Rapid Exchange Balloon Dilatation Catheters due to stylette removal difficulties. The recall covers 105,633 units distributed worldwide.
Greatbatch Medical is recalling 5,000 ViaPeel PTFE Peelable Introducer 5FR devices because handles may detach during use.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 20 ROSA Brain surgical navigation systems because the head holder connector may lock up mechanically when tightened.
Arrow International is recalling EVOLUTION Pressure Injectable PICC catheters because the peel-away component hub tabs may prematurely detach during use.
Pierce is recalling 2016-2017 fire trucks because a pressure switch may fail in extreme cold, preventing the water pump from operating.
PACCAR is recalling specific Braden Hydraulic Recovery winches because a defective ring gear adapter may cause failure under load, posing an injury risk.
Omega Medical Imaging is recalling 6 units of 2 over 2 Elevating Monitor Suspension pillars because the column may drop and fail to rise.
Arrow International is recalling 43,394 units of Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology due to safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury risks associated with packaged BD Eclipse Needles.
Arrow International is recalling Pressure Injectable PICC Kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle has a safety cover that may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.
Arrow International is recalling specific Access Kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.
Arrow International is recalling specific central venous access kits because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle has a safety cover that may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.
Arrow International is recalling specific central catheters because the packaged BD Eclipse Needle safety cover may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.
Arrow International is recalling VPS Access Kits because packaged BD Eclipse Needles may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.
Arrow International is recalling specific multi-lumen central venous catheter kits because packaged BD Eclipse Needles may disengage, posing a needlestick injury risk.