Hazard
1,704 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 1,704 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 366 (21%) 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.
Tornier, Inc. is recalling 99 Aequalis Humeral Nail Targeting Jigs because the mast can separate from the boom, potentially affecting surgical alignment and screw fixation.
John Deere is recalling specific riding lawn tractors because a brake arm can fail, posing a crash hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
Stryker is recalling 55 units of the SelectCore Variable Throw Biopsy Device because the stylet may eject during use.
ViewRay is recalling three units of Patient Handling System software due to a report of the couch moving unexpectedly into the bore after a reboot.
Barnett Outdoors is recalling Black Widow slingshots because the wrist strap can slip off, causing the slingshot to snap back and strike the user.
GE Healthcare is recalling six Innova IGS 540 angiographic X-ray systems due to a potential safety issue that may result in the loss of C-arm gantry motion capability.
GE Healthcare is recalling three Innova IGS 620 angiographic X-ray systems due to a potential loss of C-arm gantry motion capability.
Pega Medical Inc. is recalling four units of SCFE Drivers because the handle may detach from the shaft during use.
Sechrist Industries is recalling Low Profile Wheeled Stretchers because they may unexpectedly incline during height adjustment, posing a risk to patients.
GE Healthcare is recalling four Discovery IGS 730 angiographic X-ray systems worldwide due to a potential safety issue that may result in the loss of C-arm gantry motion capability.
GE Healthcare is recalling eight Innova IGS 630 angiographic X-ray systems due to a potential safety issue that may cause the loss of C-arm gantry motion capability.
Siemens is recalling 40 SOMATOM Emotion 16 CT scanners due to broken or bowed screws in the gantry balance weight assembly.
Norco is recalling Accu Slide room mechanisms where screws may fail, allowing the room to extend while driving and increasing crash risk.
Hill-Rom is recalling Steriseal-Cannula Ophthalmic handpieces because the metal cannula can rotate and become dislodged from the plastic handpiece.
Carson is recalling 2009-2012 Fun Runner trailers because a door lock defect may jam the deadbolt, trapping occupants inside.
Hill-Rom is recalling Viking M, L, and XL Mobile Lifts because a damaged actuator can cause the lift arm to drop suddenly, posing a risk of patient injury or death.
Smiths Medical is recalling CADD-Solis Ambulatory Infusion Pumps because the locking assembly may bind, preventing the cassette or keypad from locking securely.
HeartWare Inc is recalling HVAD systems due to complaints about pin retraction within the driveline connector. The recall affects 3,747 units currently in use worldwide.
Roche Diabetes Care is recalling Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pumps because mechanical errors may stop insulin delivery, potentially leading to severe hyperglycemia.
Roche is recalling Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pumps because mechanical errors may stop insulin delivery, potentially leading to severe hyperglycemia.
Smith & Nephew is recalling 12 units of R3 Constrained Liners because the locking groove is oversized, which may prevent the locking ring from engaging properly.
Smith & Nephew is recalling 32 units of R3 Constrained Liners because the locking groove is oversized, which may prevent the locking ring from engaging properly.
Philips is recalling two Brilliance iCT Computed Tomography X-ray systems because a supplier torque wrench malfunction may have resulted in incorrect fastener torque.
Zimmer CAS is recalling 78 Tibial Alignment Guides because spikes may bend or break during use.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 153 Brilliance CT 40 systems because the patient couch may unexpectedly descend to its lowest point during an exam.