The Recall Desk

Hazard

Mechanical Failure recalls

1,704 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1,704
Critical
7
Severe
366
Most recent
2026-10-22

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

About this hazard tag

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.

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1251–1275 of 1704

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2712-2014·2014-10-08

    Siemens Symbia T Series Medical Imaging Systems Recalled for Rubber Isolator Defect

    Siemens is recalling 1,039 Symbia T Series SPECT/CT systems because a rubber isolator may degrade, potentially leading to drive belt rupture.

    Product
    The Symbia T Series consists of the T16, T6, T2, and T. The Symbia T integrates state-of-the-art SPECT and high quality spiral CT to provide precise attenuation correction and anatomical mapping. The system can also be used as a complete clinical SPECT system for general…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    40 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2693-2014·2014-10-01

    ArjoHuntleigh Recalls Minstrel Mobile Passive Hoists Due to Bolt Failure

    ArjoHuntleigh is recalling 18 Minstrel mobile passive hoists because a bolt under the scale may unscrew, posing a risk of the spreader bar detaching during use.

    Product
    Minstrel (with scale) Product Usage: is a mobile passive hoist. It is intended for lifting and transporting adult residents on horizontal floors in hospitals, nursing homes or other health care facilitates. The Minstrel device aids in the lifting, transfer and lowering to…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·14754·2014-09-30

    Husqvarna Recalls Craftsman Push Mowers Due to Injury Hazard

    Husqvarna is recalling about 700 Craftsman push mowers sold at Orchard Supply Hardware because the engine control lever can fail, posing an injury risk.

    Product
    Push lawn mowers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2656-2014·2014-09-24

    Zenith Slide W-I-D-E Long Term Care Bed Recall for Head Deck Failure

    GF Health Products is recalling 1,941 Zenith Slide W-I-D-E Long Term Care Beds because the head deck may fail to elevate during normal operation.

    Product
    Zenith Slide W-I-D-E Long Term Care Bed, Model(s) APS98674, APS9867406, APS986741, APS986742, ZG58674, ZG78674, ZZ78674, ZZ98674, and ZZ98774. Designed for use within an institutional healthcare environment (i.e. assisted living, skilled nursing, transitional care…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2610-2014·2014-09-17

    Ethicon Recalls PROXIMATE Skin Staplers Due to Unformed Staple Risk

    Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc is recalling PROXIMATE skin staplers because a non-conforming component may cause the device to fire an unformed staple.

    Product
    PROXIMATE Skin Stapler. PROXIMATE RH Rotating-Head Skin Stapler (Model PRR35), PROXIMATE PX Fixed-Head Skin Stapler (Model PXR35), Bulk/Non-Sterile PROXIMATE RH Rotating-Head Skin Stapler (Model CK 117), and Bulk/Non-Sterile PROXIMATE PX Fixed-Head Skin Stapler (Model CK…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2616-2014·2014-09-17

    Pioneer Surgical Technology Recalls Streamline MIS Spinal Fixation System Fixed Rod Holders

    Pioneer Surgical Technology is recalling nine Streamline MIS Spinal Fixation System Fixed Rod Holders because they failed to lock onto the spinal rod.

    Product
    Streamline MIS Spinal Fixation System Fixed Rod Holder NON STERILE, Rx only The Streamline MIS Spinal Fixation System is intended for posterior, noncervical pedicle fixation, T1-S2. Pedicle screw fixation is limited to skeletally mature patients and is intended to be used as…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2613-2014·2014-09-17

    Baxter Recalls Buretrol Solution Sets Due to Chamber Separation

    Baxter Healthcare is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Buretrol Solution Sets because the burette chamber may separate from the drip chamber.

    Product
    ***Baxter***Buretrol Solution Set***105" (2.7 m)***150 mL Burette***Drip Chamber Filter Valve***3 Injection Sites Male Luer Lock Adapter with***Retractable Collar***Fluid path is Sterile, Nonpyrogenic***Indications for Use: For the administration of fluids from a container into…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2562-2014·2014-09-10

    Hill-Rom Affinity Four Birthing Bed Recall for Latch Mechanism Defect

    Hill-Rom is recalling 13,000 Affinity Four Birthing Beds because the attachment latch mechanism can bend, potentially causing the foot section to fail and resulting in user injury from a fall.

    Product
    Affinity¿ Four Birthing Bed, Product Usage: Product is intended to be used as birthing beds for women of child bearing age in an LDR (Labor, Delivery, Recovery) or LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) setting within the acute care Labor and Delivery market.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2243-2014·2014-09-03

    Cook CloverSnare 4-Loop Vascular Retrieval Snare Recalled for Tip Separation

    Cook Inc. is recalling CloverSnare 4-Loop Vascular Retrieval Snares because the snare may separate from the distal tip of the wire.

    Product
    CloverSnare 4-Loop Vascular Retrieval Snare. Product is packaged in a Tyvek-film sterilizable outer package and is supplied one pouch in a box. The CloverSnare 4-Loop Vascular Retriever is intended for use in the cardiovascular system to manipulate and retrieve foreign…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    37 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2556-2014·2014-09-03

    Cordis EMPIRA NC RX PTCA Dilatation Catheter Recalled for Balloon Defect

    Cordis Corporation is recalling 250,000 EMPIRA NC RX PTCA Dilatation Catheters because the balloon cover may be difficult to remove, potentially causing the balloon to burst or the shaft to separate during use.

    Product
    Cordis EMPIRA NC RX PTCA Dilatation Catheter
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    40 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2227-2014·2014-08-20

    Zimmer Recalls Double Offset Rasp Handles Due to Assembly Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 412 Double Offset Rasp Handles because the handle may fail to remain assembled to the rasp during use.

    Product
    Double Offset Rasp Handle, Right Hand A/S Rasp Handle (Right)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2226-2014·2014-08-20

    Zimmer Recalls Double Offset Rasp Handles Due to Assembly Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 412 Double Offset Rasp Handles because the handle may fail to remain assembled to the rasp during use.

    Product
    Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand A/S Rasp Handle (Left)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2217-2014·2014-08-20

    Zimmer Recalls Double Offset Rasp Handles Due to Assembly Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 412 nonsterile Double Offset Rasp Handles because the handle may fail to remain assembled to the rasp during use.

    Product
    Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2212-2014·2014-08-20

    Biomet Recalls Distal Radius Fracture Drill Guides Due to Jig Sticking

    Biomet, Inc. is recalling 37 units of Distal Radius Fracture Repair System drill guides because they become stuck in the jig during use.

    Product
    Device Brand Name: Distal Radius Fracture Repair System Device Classification Name: Plate, Fixation, Bone Device Common Name: Drill Guide DNP 3.3mm Labeling: DRILL GUIDE DNP 3.3 MM NON-STERILE LOT NB0311 QTY 1 DePuy P.O Box 988 Warsaw IN 46581
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    12 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2228-2014·2014-08-20

    Zimmer VER2 Handle Recalled Due to Assembly Failure During Use

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 412 units of VER2 Handle, Pin Rework, LT Nonsterile because the handle may fail to remain assembled to the rasp during use.

    Product
    VER2 HANDLE, PIN REWORK, LT Nonsterile
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2216-2014·2014-08-20

    Zimmer Recalls Double Offset Rasp Handles Due to Assembly Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 412 nonsterile Double Offset Rasp Handles because the handle may fail to remain assembled to the rasp during use.

    Product
    Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2224-2014·2014-08-20

    Zimmer Recalls Nonsterile Orthopedic Rasp Handles Due to Assembly Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 412 units of VER2 DBL OFFSET RASP HANDLE, LT Nonsterile because the handle may fail to remain assembled to the rasp during use.

    Product
    VER2 DBL OFFSET RASP HANDLE, LT Nonsterile
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2220-2014·2014-08-20

    Zimmer Recalls Double Offset Rasp Handles Due to Assembly Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 412 units of Double Offset Rasp Handles because the handles may fail to remain assembled to the rasp during use.

    Product
    Double Offset Rasp Handle, Right Hand Nonsterile
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2222-2014·2014-08-20

    Zimmer Recalls Double Offset Rasp Handles Due to Assembly Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 412 units of Double Offset Rasp Handles because the handle may fail to remain assembled to the rasp during use.

    Product
    Double Offset Rasp Handle, Right Hand Nonsterile
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2229-2014·2014-08-20

    Zimmer Recalls Nonsterile VER2 Handle Due to Assembly Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 412 units of the VER2 Handle, Pin Rework, RT Nonsterile because the handle may fail to remain assembled to the rasp during use.

    Product
    VER2 HANDLE, PIN REWORK, RT Nonsterile
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2218-2014·2014-08-20

    Zimmer Recalls Double Offset Rasp Handles Due to Assembly Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 412 Double Offset Rasp Handles because the handle may fail to remain assembled to the rasp during use.

    Product
    Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2175-2014·2014-08-20

    Agfa Healthcare Recalls DX-D 600 Imaging Packages Due to Crane Movement

    Agfa Healthcare is recalling 17 DX-D 600 imaging packages because the overhead tube crane may move uncontrolled. Customers should stop using the equipment.

    Product
    DX-D 600 - DXD Imaging Package Product Usage:Is indicated for use in providing diagnostic quality images to aid the physician with diagnosis. Systems can be used with MUSICA2 image processing to create radiographic images of the skeleton including skull, spinal column and…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states