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.

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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1301–1325 of 1694

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1483-2014·2014-05-07

    Hospira Acclaim Encore Infusion Pump Recall for Broken Door Assemblies

    Hospira is recalling 13,218 Acclaim Encore infusion pumps because broken door assemblies may prevent proper closure, causing unrestricted flow or therapy delays.

    Product
    Hospira Acclaim Encore Infusion Pump Designed to deliver parenteral infusions including whole blood or red blood cell components and enteral fluids using a wide variety of standard administration sets and fluid containers.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1514-2014·2014-05-07

    Elekta Recalls HexaPOD evo RT Couchtop Units Due to Loose Screw Risk

    Elekta is recalling 266 HexaPOD evo RT Couchtop units because screws may become loose if not properly tightened with a torque wrench.

    Product
    HexaPOD evo RT Couchtop. To support and aid in positioning a patient during radiation therapy.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    29 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1527-2014·2014-05-07

    Laurimed Recalls PolypVac Microdebriders Due to Premature Mechanism Shutdown

    Laurimed LLC is recalling 58 PolypVac 3.5mm Microdebriders because the reciprocation mechanism may turn off prematurely due to a component failure in the handle.

    Product
    PolypVac 3.5mm Microdebrider; Catalog Number FG-000016; contents: 1 Microdebrider, 1 Stylet, 1 filter. Sterile. Used for the excision of polyps in the nasal passageways and in sinuses for which access has been previously established.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    11 states
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1471-2014·2014-04-30

    Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit Recalled for Driveline Connector Separation

    HeartWare Inc is recalling HVAD Pump Implant Kits because the driveline connector housing may separate. This defect could affect patients using the device for heart failure.

    Product
    Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device) Catalog Numbers: 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, and 1205. For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage left ventricular heart failure. The Hear
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·14165·2014-04-30

    Horizon Hobby Recalls Blade 700 X Helicopter Kits Due To Injury Hazard

    Horizon Hobby is recalling Blade 700 X Pro Series helicopter kits and spindle sets because a defective washer can cause rotor blades to detach, posing an injury risk.

    Product
    Radio-controlled helicopter kits and spindle sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1503-2014·2014-04-30

    Philips Digital Diagnost Radiographic System Recall Due to Footboard Defect

    Philips is recalling 985 Digital Diagnost stationary radiographic systems because the footboard may not be securely held if the fix clamp is not correctly adjusted.

    Product
    Digital Diagnost, stationary radiographic system; Models: 712020/22/25/26/50/52/54/55/57/60/62/80/81/82/85
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1502-2014·2014-04-30

    Varian On-Board Imager Elbow Motor Shaft Recall

    Varian Medical Systems is recalling On-Board Imager devices with Type 01 elbow motors due to a shaft failure caused by belt over-tensioning.

    Product
    On-Board Imager - Exact Arm Elbow Motor Shaft (kVD, kVS, and MV) with ''Type 01" elbow motors. Product Usage: The On-Board Imager device is an x-ray device used for evaluation of correct patient position in relation to isocenter and verification of treatment fields in rela
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighCPSC·14731·2014-04-29

    Kawasaki Recalls 2014 Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard

    Kawasaki is recalling about 611 model year 2014 KLX110 and KLX110L off-road motorcycles because camshaft sprocket bolts can loosen, causing the engine to lock and creating a crash hazard.

    Product
    Off-Road Motorcycles
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1460-2014·2014-04-23

    Siemens AXIOM Vertix MD Trauma Systems Recalled for U-Arm Drop Risk

    Siemens is recalling two AXIOM Vertix MD Trauma systems because defective steel ropes may cause the U-arm to drop unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to patients.

    Product
    AXIOM Vertix MD Trauma systems radiographic X-ray
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1444-2014·2014-04-16

    Smiths Medical HOTLINE Fluid Warming Set Recall for Injection Port Leaks

    Smiths Medical is recalling HOTLINE Fluid Warming Sets because the injection port septum may leak or become dislodged.

    Product
    Smiths Medical HOTLINE¿ Fluid Warming Set L-80. Product Usage: intended for the delivery of warmed blood and intravenous fluids at normothermic temperatures under gravity conditions
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1274-2014·2014-04-02

    Synthes Ulna Osteotomy System Drill Template and Saw Guide Recall

    Synthes, Inc. is recalling 343 Drill Templates and Saw Guides for the Ulna Osteotomy System due to potential mechanical failure of connecting screws or K-wires.

    Product
    Drill Template and the Saw Guide for the Ulna Osteotomy System. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, including osteopenic bone in the ulna.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1209-2014·2014-03-26

    AtriCure Recalls Reusable Clip Appliers Due to Cracked Spring

    AtriCure is recalling 46 Reusable Clip Appliers because a customer reported a cracked spring in the handle. The devices were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Reusable Clip Applier Manufactured by AtriCure, Inc., 6217 Centre Park Drive, West Chester, OH 45069. The Reusable Clip Applier (Applier) is intended to be used to deploy the Gillinov-Cosgrove LAA Clip (Clip). The Gillinov-Cosgrove LAA Clip (Clip) is an implantable device used
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·14V090000·2014-03-24

    Porsche Recalls 2014 911 GT3 Vehicles Due to Engine Fire Risk

    Porsche is recalling 209 model year 2014 911 GT3 vehicles because a piston connecting rod may come loose, potentially causing an engine fire.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE 911 GT3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1198-2014·2014-03-19

    GE Healthcare Recalls Infinia Nuclear Medicine Systems for Detector Motion Risk

    GE Healthcare is recalling Infinia and Infinia Hawkeye Nuclear Medicine Systems due to a potential safety issue where the detector may drift toward the patient.

    Product
    GE Healthcare Infinia and Infinia Hawkeye Nuclear Medicine Systems. For Dual-Head Variable Angle Gamma Camera, Hawkeye Option for Dual-Head Variable Angle Gamma Camera (this includes GE Quasar Nuclear Medicine Systems). Nuclear Medicine Systems Infinia devices Product Usage: T
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·14V119000·2014-03-12

    Zero Motorcycles Recalls 2014 Models Due to Motor Rotor Contact

    Zero Motorcycles is recalling specific 2014 FX, S, DS, and SR models because the motor rotor may contact the stator, potentially causing the rear wheel to lock up and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    ZERO — ZERO S, DS, SR, FX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1128-2014·2014-03-12

    Carestream Recalls Kodak 2200 Intraoral X-Ray Systems Due to Arm Failure

    Carestream Health is recalling Kodak 2200 Intraoral X-Ray Systems because the device arms may break early. This affects 347 units distributed in the US and Canada.

    Product
    Model Kodak 2200 Intraoral X-Ray System, Catalog Numbers 5303177, 5303169, 5303151, XR-5154323 -- Carestream Health, Inc. Made in France -- --- COMMON/USUAL NAME: Dental X-Ray Systems -- CLASSIFICATION NAME: Unit, X-Ray, Extraoral with timer --- There are four major componen
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1114-2014·2014-03-05

    Winco Premier Care Recliner 5570 Recalled for Lock Bar Defect

    Winco Mfg. is recalling 369 Premier Care Recliner 5570 units due to a manufacturing defect that may cause the lock bar to fail.

    Product
    PREMIER CARE RECLINER 5570 with Urethane armrests, Multiple side-table options, 3 position lock-bar, Fully upholstered, OPTIONAL Heat or Heat & Massage, OPTIONAL LiquiCell. The products are a multi position recliners with a steel frame used primarily in long term care or convale
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1115-2014·2014-03-05

    Winco Convalescent Recliners Recalled for Recline Mechanism Defect

    Winco Mfg. is recalling 369 convalescent recliners due to a manufacturing defect in the right hand recline mechanism that may cause the position lock bar to lose functionality.

    Product
    CONVALESCENT RECLINER 5251/5261, 525S/526S with Side Storage Pocket, Upholstered side-panels, Recessed hand-grips, Webbed suspension seating, Non-porous tray. The products are a multi position recliners with a steel frame used primarily in long term care or convalescent facili
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1117-2014·2014-03-05

    Winco XL Convalescent Recliner Recalled Due to Assembly Defect

    Winco Mfg. is recalling 369 XL Convalescent Recliners due to a manufacturing defect in the right-hand recline mechanism that may cause loss of the position lock bar functionality.

    Product
    XL CONVALESCENT RECLINER 5291/529S with Padded armrests with guard, Dual fold down side-tables, Removable side panels, Built-in head-rest. The products are a multi position recliners with a steel frame used primarily in long term care or convalescent facilities. The recliners
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·14V091000·2014-03-04

    Volvo Bus 9700 Recall: Sliding Seat Locking Defect

    Volvo is recalling 2009-2014 9700 coaches with wheelchair lifts because sliding seats may not latch correctly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    VOLVO BUS — VOLVO BUS 9700
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·14118·2014-02-27

    Mammut Recalls Crevasse Rescue Devices Due to Lock Cam Failure Risk

    Mammut is recalling RescYou crevasse rescue devices because the pull cord lock cam can fail, posing a risk of death and injury during a rescue.

    Product
    Mountain climbing rescue devices
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0993-2014·2014-02-26

    Standing Company Recalls Superstand Wheelchairs Due to Flex Shaft Fracture Risk

    The Standing Company is recalling approximately 119 Superstand stand-up wheelchairs because the flex shaft may fracture if bent repeatedly or beyond 90 degrees.

    Product
    Superstand stand-up wheelchair HPS-2 A standup wheelchair is a device with wheels that is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position. The device incorporates an external manually controlled mechanical system that is intended
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·14V076000·2014-02-20

    Intercontinental Truck Cube Van Door Lock Recall for Jamming Risk

    Intercontinental Truck Body is recalling 2010-2013 Cube Vans because a door lock defect may jam the deadbolt, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.

    Product
    INTERCONTINENTAL TRUCK — INTERCONTINENTAL TRUCK CUBE VAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide