Hazard
82 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 82 performance defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all performance defect 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.
Becton Dickinson is recalling certain lots of BD GasPak EZ CO2 and BD GasPak EZ Campy Gas Generating Pouch Systems because gas generating sachets may produce carbon dioxide levels below specification.
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling certain lots of BD GasPak EZ Campy Gas Generating Pouch Systems because gas generating sachets may produce carbon dioxide levels below specification, potentially affecting microbiologic laboratory testing.
Philips Ultrasound, Inc. is recalling Philips C5-2 Transducers because they were refurbished beyond their useful life. The affected devices were distributed domestically nationwide and internationally across 49 countries.
Remel, Inc. is recalling one lot of Thermo SCIENTIFIC Sensititre Cation Adjusted AutoRead Mueller-Hinton Broth due to off-color that may affect performance of this in-vitro diagnostic device.
Abbott Diagnostics is recalling specific lots of the ID NOW RSV 24T respiratory virus assay due to higher-than-expected invalid test rates. The affected lots were distributed nationwide.
Abbott is recalling certain lots of the ID NOW COVID-19 2.0 24T test device due to higher invalid result rates than stated in product instructions. The affected lots were distributed worldwide.
Abbott Diagnostics is recalling certain lots of the ID NOW Influenza A/B 2 24T diagnostic assay due to higher-than-expected invalid test result rates. Affected lots were distributed worldwide.
Alcon is recalling 4,481 units of ClearCut and A-OK brand ophthalmic surgical knives due to complaint reports of inadequate sharpness. These instruments are used in eye surgery and may not perform as intended.
Datascope Corp. is recalling 669 Cardiosave IABP Safety Disks due to a performance defect that may reduce balloon inflation during cardiac support therapy. The affected devices may not provide adequate augmentation to patients requiring mechanical circulatory support.
Biomerieux Inc is recalling API 20 C AUX diagnostic strips due to storage conditions that exceeded temperature and time specifications. The manufacturer cannot guarantee product performance.
Leica Microsystems recalls BOND Ready-To-Use Primary Antibody CDX2 (PA0375, Lot 69909) because the product may not perform as specified in its instructions for use. The recall affects 237 units distributed nationwide.
Remel Inc is recalling Bile Esculin Azide Agar with Vancomycin because the media allows growth of E. faecalis ATCC 29212.
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling specific lots of VITROS SARS-CoV-2 IgG Calibrators because they produced elevated signal values. The recall also includes one lot of IgG Controls with decreased signal.
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Control and Calibrator lots due to elevated signal/cutoff values and decreased signal.
Ameditech Inc is recalling 31,600 units of Consult Diagnostics Drugs Abuse Test Cups because immunoassay enzymes failed performance tests, leading to inconsistent detection of compounds.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Chemistry Product Performance Verifier II units because multiple coatings of AMYL Slides show imprecision on control fluids.
Axis-Shield Diagnostics is recalling 740 units of Liquid Stable 2-Part Homocysteine Reagent due to potential performance issues detected during routine testing.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling the C7000 CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System because the 36 kHz Sterilization Tray fails to meet the required 30-minute drying time.
Randox Laboratories is removing N-proBNP claims from Liquid Cardiac Controls due to decreased recovery in recent lots.
Orthofix Srl is recalling specific lots of 3.2 mm drill bits because a geometric detail does not match the intended design, potentially reducing cutting performance.
Orthofix Srl is recalling specific lots of drill bits because a geometrical detail does not match the intended design, potentially lowering cutting performance.
Orthofix Srl is recalling specific lots of 4.8 mm drill bits because a geometric detail does not match the intended design, potentially lowering cutting performance.
Orthofix Srl is recalling Ankle Transfix Pin Sterile Kits because drill bits have a design defect that may reduce cutting performance.
Orthofix Srl is recalling specific lots of Prefix II Diaphyseal Complete Kits because drill bits have a geometrical defect that may reduce cutting performance.
Orthofix Srl is recalling UE Xcaliber Ankle Complete Kits because drill bits have a design flaw that may reduce cutting performance.