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
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.
DePuy Spine is recalling CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement System Kits because the cement mixer may not turn properly and could jam or get stuck during surgery.
Allen Medical Systems is recalling 24 traction boots because incorrect assembly could cause the boot to detach, allowing a patient's leg to fall during surgery.
DePuy Spine is recalling CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM 11C Plus kits because the cement mixer may jam or fail to turn properly during surgery.
DePuy Spine is recalling the Confidence Spinal Cement System 5cc Kit because the cement mixer may not turn properly and may jam or get stuck during surgery.
DePuy Spine is recalling 549 CONFIDENCE Spinal Cement System kits because the cement mixer may jam or fail to turn properly during surgery.
Philips is recalling 4,797 CT systems because a vertical brake malfunction caused an unexpected downward movement of the patient table.
GE Healthcare is recalling specific cardiovascular X-ray imaging systems because a locking nut on the overhead video monitor suspension might loosen.
Medtronic is recalling 463 O-arm Imaging Systems worldwide due to a potential failure of the braking system controlling vertical gantry movement.
Stryker Howmedica is recalling 48 Command Instrument Broach Handles used in hip surgery due to reports of handle fracture and component disassociation.
Synthes USA is recalling 596 Titanium Midface Distractors because oversized tabs may prevent footplates from fitting properly.
Stryker Spine is recalling 46 units of the XIA 3 Iliac Screwdriver because the outer shafts may unthread during surgical use.
Aesculap, Inc. is recalling 11 units of the Miethke Shunt System because the deflector may not move freely on the ventricular catheter.
Synthes USA is recalling 63 units of 2.5mm drill bits for the Vectra Spine System due to a potential drill stop slippage hazard.
Synthes USA is recalling 48 units of the Spine Vectra Adjustable Drill Stop because the device may slip on the drill bit, posing a risk of adverse events during surgery.
Greatbatch Medical is voluntarily recalling 913 Small Angled Driver 45 units worldwide due to reports of noisy or rough operation.
DePuy Spine is recalling VIPER Polyaxial Screws because the screw shank may separate from the head during high-torque insertion.
Wilson Trailer Company is recalling 2007-2013 livestock trailers because plastic deck guides may fail, allowing the lift deck to shift and fall.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 170 Ardis Interbody System Inserters because the release knob may be difficult to turn, potentially leaving the implant engaged in the patient.
Maquet is recalling 29 Cardiosave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps because the coiled cord assembly may fail if mishandled.
Hospira is recalling 180 Plum A+ Hyperbaric Infusion Pumps because a door roller assembly may break, potentially causing unrestricted flow or over-delivery of medication.
Hospira is recalling 28,599 Plum A+3 infusion pumps worldwide because a door roller assembly may break, potentially causing unrestricted flow or over-delivery of IV medication.
Beckman Coulter is recalling Access Immunoassay Systems because pulley drive components may break or disconnect, causing inadequate washing or mixing.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling Solution Calcar Stems used in hip replacements because an engineering analysis found they may impinge with certain heads, preventing them from locking as intended.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling Solution Calcar Stems because an engineering analysis found they may impinge with certain heads, preventing them from locking as intended.
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling Solution Calcar Stems used in hip replacements because engineering analysis found they may not lock properly with certain heads.