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.
OrthoPediatrics has recalled Orthex Large Bone Shoulder Bolts due to breakage risk that may disrupt bone correction and healing. Affected units were distributed in the United States and internationally.
The SIEMENS Biograph mCT PET scanner has a potential issue with the locking mechanism that secures the gantry. Six units distributed worldwide including the US, Japan, Chile, and Australia are affected.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 380 GE Nuclear Medicine 600/800 series diagnostic imaging systems worldwide due to potential failure in detector mitigation that could allow the detector to fall, risking life-threatening injury.
Siemens ARTIS pheno and ARTIS icono imaging systems are recalled because the mechanical connection between the tabletop and table base may fail. The recall affects 550 units distributed worldwide.
The ANSPACH CRANI-A Adult Craniotome Attachment is recalled because ball bearings can separate during use or removal, creating an intra-operative hazard. The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 6,059 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
NuVasive's X-CORE 2 spinal implants may not disengage properly from the vertebral replacement device, potentially requiring revision surgery. About 2,031 devices worldwide are affected.
Stryker's Power-PRO 2 surgical cot may lower unexpectedly due to damaged cables, risking soft tissue injuries to patients. The recall affects 465 units distributed in the US and internationally.
Prevost is recalling 2017-2018 X3-45 motorcoaches because the engine stop button may fail to stop the engine, increasing injury risk to service technicians.
Altimate Medical is recalling EasyStand Bantam Small and Extra Small standers due to a component defect that may prevent the leg assembly bracket from maintaining the non-supine position. No injuries have been reported.
Novapproach Spine is recalling OneLIF Torque Limiting Adapter components used in spinal surgery instruments because the adapter may not remain locked in the ratcheting handle once fully engaged. This could compromise surgical instrument function during use.
The back rest of Getinge operating table extension tabletops may drop unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to patients. No injuries have been reported.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling the Allen Life Assist Beach Chair due to adhesive on fasteners that may not cure correctly, potentially compromising the device's mechanical integrity during surgical procedures.
Teleflex is recalling Iso-Gard Filter S microbial medical gas filters that may split or detach during use. The recall affects 164 units distributed nationwide.
TELEFLEX is recalling 355 units of Iso-Gard Filter S medical gas filters nationwide due to incidents of device splitting or detaching during use. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall.
Olympus is recalling POWERSEAL 5MM electrosurgical sealers due to a component defect that may cause the rotation knob to loosen and delay surgical treatment.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2022-2023 Western Star 47X and 49X commercial trucks because the steering shaft's u-joint pinch bolt may detach, causing loss of steering control.
The electric retractable awning on certain 2022–2023 RV models has a welded seam that may separate, allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation and increase injury risk.
Aesculap is recalling its S4 Cervical Cross Connector used in spinal fusion surgery due to insufficient clamping force that may cause the connectors to move on the rods or shed particles.
Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snares (Catalog No. 7202) may accordion at the proximal end, preventing full closure and potentially causing injury. Specific lots distributed to medical facilities in NC, TX, WA, and Canada are affected.
Olympus Corporation recalled 1,386 units of Disposable Grasping Forceps FG-51D due to noncompliance with force standards for opening and closing the devices.
Altec Industries is recalling 2016-2022 Digger Derricks because relay connectors may be attached incorrectly, causing the hydraulic overload protection system to fail.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling 1,399 Liko Universal Twinbar 670 QRH patient lift accessories due to an incorrect center bolt used during assembly. The defect could cause a patient to fall during use.
A limited number of Philips Respironics V60 ventilators were assembled with expired adhesive. If the adhesive fails, the ventilator could stop providing ventilation.
Teleflex Medical Inc. is recalling Arrow-Trerotola PTD catheter sets due to reported tip separation during use. The device is used for mechanical declotting of vascular access fistulae and grafts.
Brok Products is recalling 8,400 trailer winches because the crank handle may not fit properly, causing the winch to fail under load.