Hazard
1,694 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
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
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Zero Motorcycles is recalling accessory chain kits because incorrect installation instructions may cause the motor shaft magnet to dislocate, increasing crash risk.
Apollo Imports Inc. is recalling approximately 3,900 Apollo Phantom Electric Scooters because a stem bolt can come loose, causing the suspension and wheel assembly to separate and posing a fall and injury hazard. The company has received seven reports of bolt breaking, including three injuries.
Carefusion is recalling specific lots of Snowden-Pencer MIS endoscopic surgical clamps due to potential cracking or breaking of the rotation knob caused by incorrect adhesive use during manufacturing.
Carefusion is recalling specific lots of surgical graspers due to potential cracking of the rotation knob caused by incorrect adhesive use in manufacturing. Affected devices may fail during surgical procedures.
Snowden-Pencer endoscopic surgical clamps may have rotation knobs that crack or break due to manufacturing defect. Lot B23 units should not be used.
Carefusion is recalling specific lots of Snowden-Pencer surgical graspers used in endoscopy due to a manufacturing defect that could cause the rotation knob to crack or break. The affected instrument may malfunction during surgical procedures.
Carefusion 2200 Inc is recalling specific lots of the Snowden-Pencer MIS surgical dissector because the rotation knob may crack or break due to a manufacturing defect.
Specific lots of Snowden-Pencer surgical clamps may have rotation knobs that crack or break due to incorrect adhesive use in manufacturing. Eight units with lot numbers L22, B23, or C23 distributed in the US and Canada are affected.
Wilson-Cook Medical's Fusion Lithotripsy Extraction Baskets are being recalled due to mechanical defects that can prevent the basket from advancing or retracting, or cause the drive wire to break or separate during use.
A latch defect in the ACROBAT V Vacuum Off-Pump System may prevent proper heart stabilization during cardiac surgery. Maquet Cardiovascular recalled 594 units distributed worldwide.
Wilson-Cook Medical is recalling Fusion Lithotripsy Extraction Baskets due to mechanical failures that may prevent proper basket advancement or retraction during biliary stone removal procedures.
The UFSK Treatment chair 500 XLE's electrical seat drive may wear unexpectedly, causing the chair to fail to hold position while the patient is seated in an inclined position. Healthcare facilities should contact the manufacturer regarding affected units.
Allison Transmission is recalling 584 Emergency Vehicle Series 6th Generation Transmission Control Modules that may fail to engage 4th gear lockup, preventing the water pump from operating.
Husqvarna is recalling about 2,700 Residential 300 Series Snow Blowers because the auger pulley bolt can loosen, causing the drive to unexpectedly engage and potentially collide with users. No injuries have been reported.
Olympus Corporation recalls QuickClip Pro hemostatic clips (13,707 units) nationwide due to device deployment failures. Complaints include clip arms failing to open or close and premature tissue detachment during clinical procedures.
Olympus is recalling 340 QUICKCLIP PRO hemostatic clips used in gastrointestinal endoscopy due to reports of deployment failures during procedures, including clips that fail to open, close, or detach properly.
Mechanical locking devices for prosthetic sockets may develop accelerated wear that causes the attachment pin to disengage, potentially leading to loss of prosthetic suspension and falls.
The FDA is recalling 32 X-ray detector units due to a potential drive shaft failure that could cause uncontrolled detector movement. Affected units are distributed in 10 US states.
FDA recalls the Intelli-C X-Ray machine's left side suspended tabletop model due to potential drive shaft failure in the detector lift mechanism, which could cause uncontrolled detector movement.
Altec is recalling 2017-2022 Digger Derricks because missing hardware may allow the auger extension bar to detach, increasing injury risk.
Surgical grasping forceps may fail to open when the endoscope shaft is bent, potentially affecting their use during endoscopic procedures.
NeuroLogica Corporation recalls 935 Samsung GM85 digital X-ray systems due to a faulty arm latch in the column support that could allow the arm to fall, creating a risk of bodily injury.
Dana Incorporated is recalling Spicer Ultimate Dana 60 Bracketless Crate Axles for Jeep Wranglers because a suspension bracket may prevent sufficient lubrication from reaching the pinion tail bearings.
Coltene Whaledent Inc is recalling SciCan STATIS SL S10001 dental handpieces because the screw connection between the turbine head and push button may loosen and fall off, creating a risk of swallowing or inhaling these parts.
SCARPA North America is recalling about 770 F1 LT and F1 GT ski boots manufactured in 2022. Screws attaching the ski/walk mechanism can loosen or fall out, causing the mechanism to malfunction and posing a fall hazard.