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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1376–1400 of 1694

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0375-2014·2013-11-27

    Stryker Spine Recalls XIA Torque Wrenches Due to Fracturing Hex Tips

    Stryker Spine is recalling XIA and Mantis Redux torque wrenches because the hex tips may fracture during final tightening.

    Product
    Stryker 1) XIA Torque Wrench 2) XIA 3 Torque Wrench 3) XIA Elegance Short Torque Wrench Manufactured by: Stryker Spine SAS Z.I. Marticot -33610 -CESTAS -FRANCE +33 (0) 5.57.97.06.30 http://www.stryker.com Distributed in the USA by: Stryker Spine 2 Pearl Court Allendale
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0371-2014·2013-11-27

    FDA Recalls Medcare Max-500 Patient Stands Due to Load Failure Risk

    Ergosafe Products LLC is recalling 233 Medcare Max-500 patient stands because the lift mechanism might fail under the labeled 500-lb load rating.

    Product
    Medcare Products Max-500 Stand-N-Weigh, Total Support, patient stand, model #400007. The responsible firm name listed in the Operations Manual is Medcare Products, Burnsville, MN. Used for assisting patients/residents to a standing position.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0315-2014·2013-11-27

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS LAC Slides Due to Dispense Issues

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS LAC Slides because slide dispense cartridges may cause dispensing issues.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products LAC Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 8433880 and packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 8150112 VITROS LAC Slides quantitatively measure lactate (LAC) concentration in plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0324-2014·2013-11-27

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS TBIL Slides for Dispense Issues

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS TBIL Slides due to slide dispense issues affecting cartridge functionality.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products TBIL Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 8159931 VITROS TBIL Slides quantitatively measure total bilirubin (TBIL) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated S
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0302-2014·2013-11-27

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS Chemistry Ca Slides Due to Dispense Issues

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Ca Slides because of slide dispense issues with the cartridges used to dispense them.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products Ca Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 1450261 VITROS Ca Slides quantitatively measure calcium (Ca) concentration in serum, plasma, and urine using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0295-2014·2013-11-27

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS Chemistry Product ALC Slides

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product ALC Slides due to slide dispense issues affecting the cartridges used with the product.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products ALC Slides, 90 slides/pack; catalog number 8046872 VITROS ALC Slides quantitatively measure ethanol (ALC) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0299-2014·2013-11-27

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS Chemistry Product Slide Dispense Cartridges

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling Slide Dispense cartridges used with VITROS Chemistry Product Slides due to slide dispense issues.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products AST Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 8433815 VITROS AST Slides quantitatively measure aspartate aminotransferase (AST) activity in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrate
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0323-2014·2013-11-27

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS SALI Slides Due to Dispense Issues

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS SALI Slides because the associated Slide Dispense cartridges have slide dispense issues.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products SALI Slides packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 1314343 VITROS SALI Slides quantitatively measure salicylate (SALI) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0321-2014·2013-11-27

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS Slide Dispense Cartridges

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Slide Dispense cartridges due to slide dispense issues affecting VITROS Chemistry Product Slides.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products PHYT Slides packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 8298671 VITROS PHYT Slides quantitatively measure phenytoin (PHYT) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0322-2014·2013-11-27

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS Slide Dispense Cartridges

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Slide Dispense cartridges due to slide dispense issues. The recall affects 19,438 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products PROT Slides packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 8208431 VITROS PROT Slides quantitatively measure protein (PROT) concentration in cerebrospinal fluid using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated System.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0298-2014·2013-11-27

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS Chemistry Product Slide Dispense Cartridges

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product Slide Dispense cartridges due to slide dispense issues.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products AMYL Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 1202670 and packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 8112724 VITROS AMYL Slides quantitatively measure amylase (AMYL) activity in serum, plasma, and urine using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 C
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0316-2014·2013-11-27

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS Chemistry Product Li Slides

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product Li Slides due to slide dispense issues.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products Li Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 8318925 and packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 1632660 VITROS Li Slides quantitatively measure lithium (Li) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0303-2014·2013-11-27

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS CHE Slides Due to Dispense Issues

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS CHE Slides because of slide dispense issues. The recall affects 11,135 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products CHE Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 1914605 and packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 8004707 VITROS CHE Slides quantitatively measure cholinesterase (CHE) activity in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemi
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0308-2014·2013-11-27

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS Chemistry CREA Slides for Dispense Issues

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry CREA Slides due to slide dispense issues. The recall affects 364,752 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products CREA Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 6802584 VITROS CREA Slides quantitatively measure creatinine (CREA) concentration in serum, plasma, and urine using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrate
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0313-2014·2013-11-27

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS Chemistry Fe Slides for Dispense Issues

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Fe Slides due to slide dispense issues. The recall affects 37,525 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products Fe Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 1515808 and packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 1924547 VITROS Fe Slides quantitatively measure iron (Fe) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Sys
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0309-2014·2013-11-27

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS CRP Slides Due to Dispense Issues

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS CRP Slides because slide dispense cartridges may cause dispensing problems.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products CRP Slides packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 8097990 VITROS CRP Slides quantitatively measure C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration in serum and plasma using VITROS 250/350/950/5,1 FS and 4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600 Integrated Sy
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0307-2014·2013-11-27

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS CRBM Slides Due to Dispense Issues

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS CRBM Slides because of slide dispense issues. The slides are used to measure carbamazepine levels in serum and plasma.

    Product
    VITROS Chemistry Products CRBM Slides packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 8892382
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·13V600000·2013-11-25

    Haulmark Travel Trailer Recall for Door Lock Jamming Risk

    Haulmark is recalling 2006-2013 travel trailers equipped with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside the vehicle.

    Product
    HAULMARK — HAULMARK TRAVEL TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·13V599000·2013-11-25

    Wells Cargo Trailer Recall for Door Lock Jamming Risk

    Wells Industries is recalling 2006-2013 Wells Cargo trailers equipped with Fastec door locks because the deadbolt may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside.

    Product
    WELLS CARGO — WELLS CARGO CARGO TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·13V586000·2013-11-21

    Carry-On Enclosed Cargo Trailer Recall for Door Lock Jamming Risk

    Carry-On is recalling 2006-2013 enclosed cargo trailers with Fastec door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside.

    Product
    CARRY-ON — CARRY-ON ENCLOSED CARGO TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·13V587000·2013-11-21

    HL Enterprise Recalls 2011-2013 Trailers With Defective Door Locks

    HL Enterprise is recalling 716 model year 2011-2013 travel, fifth-wheel, and destination trailers equipped with Fastec-brand door locks that may jam, potentially trapping occupants inside.

    Product
    BRIDGEVIEW — BRIDGEVIEW, GEORGIAN BAY, HARBORVIEW TRAVEL/5TH/DESTINATION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0282-2014·2013-11-20

    Draeger Ceiling Supply Units Recalled Due to Broken Drive Screw

    Draeger Medical is recalling 139 Movita 603x/DVE 803x Ceiling Supply Units because a broken drive screw caused the lift arm to fall.

    Product
    Draeger Movita 603x/DVE 803x Ceiling Supply Unit. It is intended for use in operating theaters and intensive care
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0286-2014·2013-11-20

    Hospira Recalls Plum A+3 Infusion Systems Due to Broken Pressure Sensor Pin

    Hospira is recalling 214 Plum A+3 Infusion Systems because a pressure sensor pin may break, potentially preventing the detection of line occlusions.

    Product
    The Plum A+3 Infusion System is a cassette based multifunction infusion system that allows two lines in and one line out and can be used for standard, piggyback, or concurrent delivery. The Plum A+3 Infusion System is designed to deliver parenteral, enteral, or epidural infusions
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0287-2014·2013-11-20

    Hospira Recalls Plum A+ Infusion Systems Due to Broken Sensor Pin Risk

    Hospira Inc. is recalling 182,971 Plum A+ Infusion Systems because a distal pressure sensor pin may break, potentially preventing the detection of line occlusions.

    Product
    The Plum A+ Infusion System is a cassette based multifunction infusion system that allows two lines in and one line out and can be used for standard, piggyback, or concurrent delivery. The Plum A+ Infusion System is designed to deliver parenteral, enteral, or epidural infusions o
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide