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.
Arctic Cat is recalling about 6,000 2008 model 50cc and 90cc youth ATVs because the speed controller may fail to return to idle, risking loss of control.
ROMI is recalling about 6,000 Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA regulator first stages because a failing internal component can cause uncontrolled air flow, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Formula Brake USA is recalling Oro disc brakes for bicycles because the hand lever can separate, causing loss of braking and potential injury.
Club Car is recalling about 1,900 2007 model year golf cars and utility vehicles because a steering gear assembly failure can cause loss of steering control.
Brave Products is recalling about 8,000 log splitters because defective hydraulic cylinders can cause rods to detach, posing a serious injury risk.
Evenflo is recalling about 450,000 Embrace infant car seats because the handle can release unexpectedly, causing the seat to rotate and infants to fall.
ITT Water Technology is expanding a recall of Goulds, Bell & Gossett, and Red Jacket pumps due to a mechanical defect that can cause failure during use.
Segway Inc. is recalling about 23,500 personal transporters because they may unexpectedly apply reverse torque, causing riders to fall. Six injury reports have been received.
ITT Water Technology is recalling about 18,300 Goulds, Bell & Gossett, and Red Jacket pumps because a mechanical part was not fully tightened, which can cause the pump to fail during use.
Shimano is recalling about 8,500 quick release devices for bicycles because they can fail or break, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Polaris is recalling about 1,380 snowmobiles and 1,940 electric start kits because a loose starter motor bolt may interfere with steering components, causing loss of control.
Kawasaki is recalling about 1,500 hedge trimmers because engine mount springs may separate, causing the engine and blades to swing free and potentially injure users.
Maytag is recalling about 5,000 front-loading washing machines because the spinner could break apart if operated at maximum capacity, posing a safety risk.
Ultimate Chopper LLC is recalling about 1.5 million food processors because the interlocking lid can malfunction, allowing operation without the lid and causing lacerations or amputations.
Ritchey Design is recalling approximately 2,000 bicycle rear wheels because the hub may fail to engage, causing a loss of pedal resistance and potential falls.
American Classic is recalling about 2,850 road and mountain bike wheels because the rear hub may fail to engage, causing the rider to lose balance and fall.
Rolf Prima Inc. is recalling 2003 Vigor and Elan rear bicycle wheels because the freehub mechanism can malfunction, causing a loss of pedaling resistance and potential falls.
Bombardier is recalling 2,127 DS650 ATVs because insufficient grease on rear axle bearings may cause breakage and loss of control. No injuries have been reported.
Brave Products Inc. is recalling about 4,000 log splitters because defective hydraulic cylinders can cause rods to detach, posing a serious injury risk to operators.
Flow International is recalling 2004 MK Series snowboard bindings because a securing pin can bend or break. No injuries have been reported.
SCUBAPRO is recalling 3,300 converter kits for the Air 2 Alternate Inflation Regulator due to a potential coupling break that could affect buoyancy control.
Bombardier is recalling about 1,613 2004 Ski-Doo snowmobiles because the starter ring gear may crack and send debris flying, posing a risk of injury.
Full Speed Ahead is recalling Scatto bicycle wheel quick releases because an internal part can break, potentially causing a fall. No injuries have been reported.
Honda is recalling 30,000 Harmony walk-behind lawnmowers because a bent crankshaft can cause the blade brake to fail, allowing the blade to keep spinning.
Polaris is recalling 2000 and 2001 Xpedition, Trail Boss, and Magnum 325 ATVs because loose oil cooler line clamps may leak hot oil, causing burns or engine failure.