The Recall Desk

Hazard

Mechanical Failure recalls

1,694 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1,694
Critical
7
Severe
304
Most recent
2026-09-02

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

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.

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.

1251–1275 of 1694

  • HighFDA (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 object
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    37 states
  • 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-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-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-2221-2014·2014-08-20

    Zimmer Recalls Double Offset Rasp Handles Due to Assembly Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 412 nonsterile Double Offset Rasp Handles that may fail to remain assembled during use.

    Product
    Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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-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-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-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-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-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-2223-2014·2014-08-20

    Zimmer Recalls Nonsterile Orthopedic Rasps Due to Handle Failure

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 412 units of nonsterile orthopedic rasps because the handle may fail to remain assembled during use.

    Product
    Vl DBL OFFST WI LRG STPL, RT 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-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 extr
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2122-2014·2014-08-06

    Stryker InTouch Critical Care Bed Recall Due to Caster Failure

    Stryker is recalling InTouch Critical Care Beds because casters may break and fall off, potentially affecting brake functions.

    Product
    InTouch Critical Care Bed, Stryker Medical. Model Numbers 2130, 2131, 2140, 2141, 2151, 2152, 2155, and 2156.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2116-2014·2014-07-30

    Pentax Ultrasound Gastroscopes Recalled Due to Aspiration Needle Derailment Risk

    Pentax Medical is recalling 531 ultrasound gastroscopes because aspiration needles may derail from the accessory elevator, posing a risk of patient injury.

    Product
    EG-3630U Ultrasound Video Gastroscope EG-3830UT Ultrasound Video Gastroscope EG-3870UTK Ultrasound Video Gastroscope FG-36UX Ultrasound Fiber Gastroscope Used to provide optical and sonographic visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2043-2014·2014-07-23

    Siemens Symbia E Camera System Recalled for Loose Rear Casters

    Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling 531 Symbia E camera systems because the collimator cart rear casters may become loose.

    Product
    Symbia E camera system. Emission Computed Tomography System used to detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588 keV. Nuclear
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2042-2014·2014-07-23

    Siemens e.cam camera systems recalled for loose rear casters

    Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling 2,458 e.cam camera systems because the collimator cart rear casters may become loose.

    Product
    e.cam camera system. Emission Computed Tomography System used to detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: planar imaging, whole body imaging, tomographic imaging for isotopes with energies up to 588 keV. Nuclear med
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2020-2014·2014-07-16

    Intuitive Surgical Recalls Large Clip Applier Instruments Due to Jamming Risk

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling Large Clip Applier instruments used with da Vinci S and SI systems because a manufacturing defect may cause the instrument to jam during insertion.

    Product
    Intuitive Surgical Inc. Large Clip Applier instruments used in conjunction with da Vinci S and da Vinci SI Surgical Systems Intuitive Surgical Inc., 'Sunnyvale, CA 94086
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1997-2014·2014-07-16

    FDA Recalls Devon Surgical Positioning Kits Due to Strap Separation Risk

    The FDA is recalling 264 Devon Supine, Lithotomy and Trendelenburg Positioning Kits because straps may separate from the foam pad.

    Product
    Devon Supine, Lithotomy and Trendelenburg Positioning Kit; Product Code: 31151090 Product Usage: The device is intended to provide padding under the patient, and help maintain the position of an anesthetized patient during surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2026-2014·2014-07-16

    Steris 4085 General Surgical Table Recalled for Pressure Switch Defect

    Steris Corporation is recalling 3,689 STERIS 4085 General Surgical Tables because a defective pressure switch may cause the hand control to incorrectly indicate that floor lock feet are locked.

    Product
    The STERIS 4085 General Surgical Table Product Usage: is an electro-hydraulically operated surgical table designed to support all general surgical procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2036-2014·2014-07-16

    Steris Recalls Reliance 1227 Washer Due to Door Handle Pin Deformation

    Steris is recalling 37 Reliance 1227 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector units because the door handle pin may deform or break, potentially rendering the door inoperable.

    Product
    Reliance 1227 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector Product Usage: Usage: The Reliance 1227 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector is intended for use in the cleaning and low-level disinfection of bedpans and urinals, basins, carts, beds, theater shoes and other miscellaneous reu
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide