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.
Mack is recalling 2012-2015 Pinnacle trucks because the fifth wheel latch switch may be pushed accidentally, causing the trailer to disconnect.
Biosense Webster is recalling LASSO NAV Duo Loop eco Catheters due to reports of difficulty retracting and damage to the spine cover.
Biomet Spine is recalling 10 units of the Telluride Percutaneous Rod Inserter Long because the device lacks a locking feature, posing a risk of rod disengagement during surgery.
Stryker is recalling MEDPOR BARRIER Sheets due to potential implant deformation, mechanical instability, and cracking during surgery.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling Symbia T series imaging systems because a linear bearing car may fail, allowing ball bearings to fall out.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling 1,053 Mayfield Ultra 360 Base Units because the locking handle mechanism may fail during use, posing a risk to patients.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 719 Symbia S series systems because a linear bearing car may fail, allowing ball bearings to fall out.
Maquet Datascope is recalling specific intra-aortic balloon pump demonstration units because a ferrule cap was not removed, which could prevent connection or become dislodged in the device.
Siemens is recalling 230 ACUSON SC2000 ultrasound systems because a bolt holding the control panel may fail, preventing the panel from locking into position.
Hospira Inc. is recalling 102 Plum A+ Infusion Systems because cracked pole clamp assemblies prevent the devices from securely attaching to IV poles.
Sunrise Medical is recalling three Zippie Zone Pediatric Rigid Wheelchairs because the height-adjustable handle may dislodge due to failing locking mechanisms.
Sunrise Medical is recalling six Quickie Q7 Adult Rigid Wheelchairs because the height-adjustable handle may dislodge due to failing locking mechanisms.
Ferno-Washington Inc is recalling 46 Model 35X stretchers because wheel castor assemblies may loosen, posing a risk of injury.
Arrow International is recalling specific hemodialysis catheterization sets because the tunneling sheath can crack during placement, potentially delaying treatment.
Abbott Molecular is recalling 176 m2000sp automated sample preparation systems because the x-drive assembly may fail prematurely, potentially causing the manipulator arm to contact objects or pipet improperly.
Philips is recalling Brilliance and Ingenuity CT systems because improper assembly of the vertical motor/brake system may lead to uncommanded vertical motion.
Trumpf Medical Systems is recalling JUPITER remote controls used with operating tables because complaints were reported of unintended movement during surgical cases.
Ebi, LLC is recalling the Cypher MIS Screw System because screw heads may splay or fracture, rendering the device inoperative.
MedX Holdings is recalling four cervical extension machines because required safety re-testing was not completed during manufacturing.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling 1,330 Symbia T series SPECT/CT systems worldwide due to reports of unintended radial detector motion that may cause patient compression injuries.
Intuitive Surgical is voluntarily correcting 202 da Vinci Si Vision Side Carts where caster wheel bolts may unthread, causing wheels to loosen.
Siemens is recalling six Symbia Intevo SPECT CT systems worldwide because unintended detector motion may cause patient compression injuries.
Piaggio is recalling 2014-2015 Aprilia Shiver 750 and 2015 Caponord 1200 motorcycles because a defective output gear shaft may cause the rear wheel to lock up, increasing crash risk.
Halyard Health is recalling KimVent Microcuff Subglottic Suctioning Endotracheal Tubes because the cuff inflation line may detach during use.
Boston Scientific is recalling 184 IntellaMap Orion High Resolution Mapping Catheters because a glue bond on the Deployment Interlock Button may fail.