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.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 412 units of nonsterile orthopedic rasps because the handle may fail to remain assembled during use.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 412 nonsterile Double Offset Rasp Handles that may fail to remain assembled during use.
Stryker is recalling InTouch Critical Care Beds because casters may break and fall off, potentially affecting brake functions.
Pentax Medical is recalling 531 ultrasound gastroscopes because aspiration needles may derail from the accessory elevator, posing a risk of patient injury.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling 531 Symbia E camera systems because the collimator cart rear casters may become loose.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA is recalling 2,458 e.cam camera systems because the collimator cart rear casters may become loose.
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.
The FDA is recalling 264 Devon Supine, Lithotomy and Trendelenburg Positioning Kits because straps may separate from the foam pad.
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.
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.
Medtronic Neurosurgery is recalling Duet External Drainage and Monitoring Systems because the patient line tubing may disconnect from the stopcock.
Ventlab LLC is recalling 251,384 manual resuscitator bags because a defective pop-off valve may prevent air delivery during emergency resuscitation.
Siemens is recalling MicroScan WalkAway-40 and 96 plus instruments because springs in the access door hinge assembly are detaching, causing premature failure and potential safety issues.
Microline Surgical is recalling 150 units of ReNew Laproscopic Fenestrated Grasper Forceps Tips because the jaw may break when force is applied.
Microline Surgical is recalling ReNew Laproscopic Fenestrated Grasper Forceps Tips because the jaw may break when force is applied.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling 407 BrightView XCT and BrightView X- gamma cameras because the Flat Panel Display may fail to remain securely locked in the deployed position.
SeaSpine Inc is recalling seven units of the UCR 3mm Hex, Large Axial Driver because the tip may twist or become rounded during use.
Nidek Inc is recalling RT-5100 and RT-3100 refractors because the near point chart arm may lower spontaneously, posing a risk of patient injury.
Ability Dynamics is recalling 175 RUSH81 prosthetic feet because existing bolts may be bottomed out in threaded holes, which could lead to bolt failure.
Leica Microsystems is recalling 103 MSF-1 ceiling mounts because a broken drive screw caused the lift arm to fall approximately 60 cm.
Leica Microsystems is recalling 103 ceiling mounts for M500 N microscopes because a broken drive screw caused the lift arm to fall approximately 60 cm.
Toshiba is recalling two Infinix X-Ray Interventional Systems because the table may continue moving during longitudinal tilt despite error signals.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling two da Vinci Patient Side Cart assemblies because torque wrenches used to tighten bolts were out of calibration, potentially causing system faults or mechanical issues.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 345 CT systems because a rubber damper may degrade and break, potentially causing motor mounting plates to loosen and injuring operators or patients.
Hospira is recalling specific Plum XL and Micro Macro infusion pumps because a door roller assembly may break, preventing the cassette from locking properly.