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.
Draeger Medical is recalling Atlan A350XL anesthesia workstations due to potential piston ventilator failure that may occur before use or during mechanical ventilation.
Spectrum Medical Ltd. is recalling 172 Quantum Perfusion Systems CPB Roller Pumps due to an out-of-tolerance ratchet and pawl defect preventing proper bobbin locking. This defect may affect blood circulation control during cardiac surgery.
GE HealthCare is recalling certain Giraffe OmniBed Carestations because a screw securing the heater doors may not be torqued to specification, potentially causing the doors to become loose.
Boston Scientific is recalling Agile Esophageal Stent Systems because the delivery catheter tip may detach. The recall affects 15 units distributed worldwide.
Boston Scientific is recalling WallFlex and Agile esophageal stent systems because the delivery catheter tip may detach during use.
Boston Scientific recalls WallFlex and Agile Esophageal Stent Systems due to potential delivery catheter tip detachment. The affected stents treat esophageal strictures and may cause procedural complications if detachment occurs.
Boston Scientific is recalling Agile Esophageal Stent Systems because the delivery catheter tip may detach. The recall affects 10 units distributed worldwide.
Philips is recalling 7 MR 7700 MRI scanners because loose screws may block the tabletop, potentially delaying diagnosis or causing patient anxiety.
Philips SmartPath to dStream 1.5T MRI devices may have loose assembly screws that could block the diagnostic tabletop and delay imaging. 32 units distributed worldwide.
Assembly screws in Philips Ingenia Ambition S MRI systems may loosen and protrude, potentially blocking the patient tabletop and delaying diagnosis. Philips is recalling 64 affected units worldwide.
Philips Allura Xper FD series fluoroscopy systems may have detached cable hose carriers due to broken plastic or bolts. A detachment could cause parts to fall and potentially result in injury.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling Pneupac paraPAC plus 300 ventilator kits because the tidal volume knob may move from its original setting.
Agfa is recalling 141 DR 800 Digital Radiography X-ray systems for potential failure of the table's front lever chain.
McNeilus is recalling 2015-2024 Zero Radius refuse trucks because the side loader arm may not be properly secured, increasing crash risk.
Siemens recalled 24 units of the Luminos dRF Max X-ray display system because the support arm may unintentionally lower, potentially injuring personnel positioned beneath the equipment.
Siemens Luminos Agile Max x-ray imaging systems have a support arm that may unintentionally lower during display positioning, creating an injury risk.
Siemens LUMINOS Lotus Max X-ray displays are being recalled because the support arm may lower unintentionally, potentially injuring people nearby during positioning.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling Blood Pump Rotor components used in hemodialysis systems after reports of loose or dislodged guide sheaves during use. The defect affects 372 units distributed nationwide and in Canada.
Fresenius Medical Care recalls 6 blood pump rotor spare parts used in dialysis machines due to loose or dislodged guide sheaves that developed after clinical use.
Fresenius is recalling 17 Blood Pump Rotor spare parts nationwide due to loose or dislodged guide sheaves that develop after use. The affected rotor components are used in K@HOME dialysis machines.
Stryker is recalling 39 Hoffman LRF Wire Tensioner devices because the adjustment ring may loosen, preventing proper tension setting. No injuries reported.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling ADVANTA VXT vascular grafts due to separation of the Slider GDS Swivel Rod from the Swivel Core. Over 53,000 units affected worldwide.
Atrium Medical is recalling ADVANTA VXT vascular grafts due to reports of the slider GDS swivel rod separating from the swivel core. Approximately 53,308 units are affected worldwide.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling FLIXENE vascular grafts due to reported separation between the Slider GDS Swivel Rod and Swivel Core, affecting 53,308 units distributed worldwide.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling FLIXENE vascular grafts due to reported separation of the Slider GDS Swivel Rod from the Swivel Core. The recall affects 53,308 units distributed worldwide.