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.
GE Healthcare is recalling six PET Discovery LS scanners because the power supply may be expelled, posing a safety risk.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling Dynamic Locking Screw Systems due to pin breakage during implant removal. This notice extends to additional consignees identified after a previous recall.
GE Healthcare is recalling 416 Lightspeed 16 CT scanners worldwide because the power supply may be expelled from the unit.
Ford is recalling 2001-2008 Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles with specific remanufactured transmissions because the shift lever bolt may not be tightened, risking vehicle rollaway.
SynCardia Systems is recalling Freedom Drivers because a component may fail, causing the drive mechanism to stop pumping and resulting in the loss of life-sustaining function.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 8,217 Maryland Dissector instruments used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System because the jaws may become fixed in a closed position.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 6,309 Fundus Graspers used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System because the jaws may become fixed in a closed position.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 13,644 Maryland Bipolar Forceps used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System because the instrument jaws may become fixed in a closed position.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 89 da Vinci Si Single-Site Needle Drivers because the jaws may become fixed in a closed position.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 15,834 da Vinci Si Single-Site Crocodile Graspers because the instrument jaws may become fixed in a closed position.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 21,684 Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System because the jaws may become fixed in a closed position.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 3,698 Curved Needle Drivers used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System because the jaws may become fixed in a closed position.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 17,617 da Vinci Si Single-Site Clip Appliers because the jaws may become fixed in a closed position during use.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling Cadiere Forceps used with the da Vinci Si Surgical System because the instrument jaws may become fixed in a closed position.
Panoramic Rental Corp. is recalling 7,885 Panoramic X-ray Model PC-1000 units due to a jackscrew nut part failure that could cause device malfunction and injury.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling VEPTR Inferior Cradles because a partially formed hole may cause mechanical failure, potentially requiring surgery.
Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, despite appearing locked.
Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, potentially compromising the closed system.
Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after use, potentially compromising the closed system.
Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Closed Suction Systems because the thumb valve may remain partially open after suctioning, compromising the closed system.
Volcano Corporation is recalling 5,042 Pioneer Plus Re-Entry Catheters due to a manufacturing defect that may allow a small wire to extend through the catheter shaft.
Ferno-Washington Inc is recalling 26 Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretchers due to improperly installed wheel caster set screws that may allow bearing cups to back out.
Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH is recalling the Genium X3 knee joint prosthesis because its hydraulic resistance control may fail under certain conditions.
Spartan Motors USA is recalling 2004-2008 K2, K3, and MM motorhomes because the engine cooling fan may separate from the drive, posing an injury risk to nearby individuals.
Teleflex is recalling sterile Tracheopart Sets because the cobb connector may detach from the main connector before use.