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.
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.
MedX Holdings is recalling four cervical extension machines because required safety re-testing was not completed during manufacturing.
Intuitive Surgical is voluntarily correcting 202 da Vinci Si Vision Side Carts where caster wheel bolts may unthread, causing wheels to loosen.
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.
Ebi, LLC is recalling the Cypher MIS Screw System because screw heads may splay or fracture, rendering the device inoperative.
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.
Abbott Medical Optics is recalling Healon EndoCoat ophthalmic devices because the finger grip can dislodge, potentially causing eye trauma during surgery.
Snug Seat Inc is recalling 726 Crocodile size 3 walking aids because bolts securing the handles could break, causing the handles to dislodge.
Boston Scientific is recalling 184 IntellaMap Orion High Resolution Mapping Catheters because a glue bond on the Deployment Interlock Button may fail.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 14 Title 2 Bone Screw Remover instruments due to a risk that the weld may break during use, potentially delaying surgery.
Aircraft Medical Limited is recalling McGrath MAC2 Video Laryngoscope Blades because the retaining clip may be difficult to engage, increasing the risk of the blade disconnecting during intubation.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 509 8mm Large Needle Driver instruments due to potential surface degradation and accelerated mechanical wear caused by reprocessing deviations.
Silver Star Brands is recalling Transport Chair and Rollator units because the wheel assembly may fail, resulting in damaged wheels.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling two Allura Xper FD20C systems due to a faulty Automatic Motion Controller that may cause hazardous C-arc movement.
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare is recalling IW900-Series Infant Warmers and spare parts because a broken nut may allow the heater head to swing and injure infants.
Philips is recalling 22 Allura Xper FD20C radiological imaging systems due to a faulty Automatic Motion Controller that may cause hazardous movement of the C-arc.
Steris is recalling 5085 and 5085SRT surgical tables because column shrouds may become damaged, potentially preventing the table from raising or lowering.