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.
OWT Industries and Sears are recalling about 5,200 Craftsman electric routers because the on-off switch could stick, posing a risk of serious lacerations.
Sunrise Medical is recalling about 70 three-wheel hand cycles because the rear wheel axles may not lock correctly, posing a risk of wheel detachment and injury.
Invensys is recalling Siebe actuators used in building fire and smoke dampers because they can jam and prevent dampers from closing during a fire.
Invensys is recalling Siebe actuators used in fire and smoke dampers because they can jam and prevent dampers from closing during a fire.
Electrolux is recalling about 22,000 Sears Craftsman, Husqvarna, and Poulan Pro garden tractors because the rear wheel hub may crack or wear, causing loss of power and brake function.
Fitness Quest Inc. is recalling Total Gym 1000 and Pro exercise machines because handles can detach and cables can break, causing injuries.
Suzuki is recalling approximately 4,700 Eiger ATVs because a manufacturing flaw could cause the crankshaft to break, interrupting power transfer and stranding the driver.
Cub Cadet is recalling about 6,000 garden tractors because the rear wheel can loosen and spin free on its axle, posing a risk of injury.
Suzuki is recalling approximately 4,000 2002 Eiger ATVs because a clutch nut may loosen, causing engine damage or loss of power.
TH!NK Mobility is recalling about 200 electric bicycles because a handlebar bolt may twist off during tightening. No injuries have been reported.
Milwaukee and DEWALT are recalling 1/2-inch electric drills because the switches can stick, causing the tools to keep running after the trigger is released.
Kawasaki is recalling approximately 47,000 Prairie ATVs from 1997-1999 because drive belts can break and lock the transmission, causing sudden stops and potential crashes.
Fisher-Price is recalling Power Wheels Harley-Davidson motorcycle ride-ons because foot pedals can stick in the 'on' position, causing the vehicle to fail to stop.
Dynacraft Industries is recalling Magna "Great Divide" mountain bikes because defective handlebar stems may fail to lock, causing the front wheel to turn improperly and increasing the risk of falls.
Peg Perego is recalling about 274,000 battery-powered children's riding vehicles because pedals can stick and electrical components can overheat, posing fire and injury hazards.
Reverchon is offering inspection procedures and secondary restraints for Himalaya amusement rides following reports of deaths and injuries.
Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling about 2,500 1998 model year bicycles to replace chains that may break during use.
Harrison-Hoge Industries is recalling approximately 700,000 Stomach Eliminator exercisers because a spring or clip may break during use, posing a risk of facial or body injuries.
J.C. Penney is recalling approximately 33,500 bicycles sold in 1977 and 1978 because defective pedal cranks may break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.