The Recall Desk

Hazard

Serious Injury recalls

345 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
345
Critical
77
Severe
237
Most recent
2026-08-06

Of the 345 serious injury recalls we have scored against our rubric, 77 (22%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 237 (69%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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301–325 of 345

  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1230-2014·2014-04-02

    Thoratec HeartMate II Pocket Controllers Recalled Due to Reported Deaths

    Thoratec is recalling HeartMate II Pocket Controllers because serious injuries and deaths were reported when patients switched from primary to backup controllers.

    Product
    Heart Mate II Pocket Controllers removed from packaging Product Usage: HeartMate II is a mechanical device that circulates blood throughout the body when the heart is too weak to pump blood adequately on its own.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1228-2014·2014-04-02

    Thoratec HeartMate II System Controller Recalled Due to Injury and Death Reports

    Thoratec is recalling HeartMate II System Controllers because serious injuries and deaths occurred when patients switched from primary to backup controllers.

    Product
    HeartMate II System Controller Product Usage: HeartMate II is a mechanical device that circulates blood throughout the body when the heart is too weak to pump blood adequately on its own. It is sometimes called a a heart pump or VAD. HeartMate II is a small implantable LVAD.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-229-2014·2014-04-02

    Thoratec HeartMate II LVAD Pump Recall Due to Controller Switching Injuries

    Thoratec is recalling 36 HeartMate II LVAD Pump and Pocket Controller Kits because switching from the primary to the backup controller caused serious injuries and deaths.

    Product
    HeartMate II LVAD Pump and Pock Controller Kit; Product Usage: HeartMate II is a mechanical device that circulates blood throughout the body when the heart is too weak to pump blood adequately on its own.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1227-2014·2014-04-02

    Thoratec HeartMate II Implant Kit Recalled Due to Controller Switching Injuries

    Thoratec is recalling HeartMate II Implant Kits because serious injuries and deaths occurred when patients switched from primary to backup System controllers.

    Product
    HeartMate II Implant Kit with Pocket Controller; with sealed grafts (NAm) with sealed grafts (EU) Product Usage: HeartMate II is a mechanical device that circulates blood throughout the body when the heart is too weak to pump blood adequately on its own.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1793-2013·2013-07-31

    GE Healthcare Recalls Optima NM/CT 640 Systems Due to Patient Death

    GE Healthcare is recalling 25 Optima NM/CT 640 systems worldwide after a patient died from injuries sustained during a scan on a related system.

    Product
    Optima NM/CT 640 Product Usage: The GE Optima NM/CT 640 system is intended for General Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body. It includes a general purpose Nuclear Medicine (NM) system using a variety of scannin
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1792-2013·2013-07-31

    GE Healthcare Recalls Nuclear Medicine Imaging Systems Due to Patient Death

    GE Healthcare is recalling 213 Discovery NM/CT 670 systems worldwide after a patient died from injuries sustained during a scan on a related system.

    Product
    Discovery NM/CT 670 dual detector free-geometry integrated nuclear imaging system. Product Usage: The GE Discovery NM/CT 670 system is a medical tool intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals to aid in detecting, localizing, diagnosing of diseases
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1791-2013·2013-07-31

    GE Healthcare Recalls Discovery NM 630 Nuclear Imaging Systems

    GE Healthcare is recalling 108 Discovery NM 630 nuclear imaging systems worldwide due to a failure mode that can cause serious injury or death.

    Product
    Discovery NM 630, dual detector free-geometry integrated nuclear imaging system. Product Usage: The GE Discovery NM 630 system is a medical tool intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals to aid in detecting, localizing, diagnosing of diseases and in
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·13V172000·2013-05-02

    BMW Recalls 2002-2003 Models Due to Passenger Air Bag Defect

    BMW is recalling 2002-2003 models because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments into the cabin during a crash.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 325XI, 325IT, M3, 325XIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·13E017000·2013-04-11

    Takata Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflator Recall for Rupture Risk

    Takata is recalling certain frontal passenger-side air bag inflators that may rupture during deployment, potentially sending metal fragments into the vehicle.

    Product
    AIR BAGS recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·12V540000·2012-11-15

    Volkswagen Recalls 2012-2013 Beetles for Airbag Sensor Defect

    Volkswagen is recalling 2012-2013 Beetles with leather sport seats because a wet seat may prevent the airbag from turning off, increasing injury risk for children.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·12V353000·2012-07-26

    Ford Recalls 2001-2004 Escapes for Potential Stuck Throttle Hazard

    Ford is recalling 2001-2004 Escapes with 3.0L V6 engines because inadequate clearance between the engine cover and speed control cable could cause a stuck throttle, leading to high speeds and potential crashes.

    Product
    FORD — FORD ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1905-2012·2012-07-11

    Invacare Recalls TDX Power Wheelchairs Due to Fire and Injury Risk

    Invacare is recalling specific TDX power wheelchairs because a defect in the post fuse assembly could cause a short circuit, leading to fire and serious injury.

    Product
    TDX SP Power Wheelchair, TDX SR Power Wheelchair, TDX SI Power Wheelchair. Model Number(s): TDXSI, TDXSI-2, TDXSI-2-S, TDXSI-CG, TDXSI-HD, TDXSI-HD-S, TDXSIV, TDXSIV-2, TDXSIV-2-S, TDXSIV-HD, TDXSIV-HD-S, TDXSP, TDXSPBASE, TDXSP-CG, TDXSPEURO, TDXSP-MCG, TDXSP-MCG-GT, TDXSR, TDXS
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·12V305000·2012-06-29

    Toyota Recalls 164,601 Vehicles for Accelerator Pedal Sticking Hazard

    Toyota is recalling 164,601 Lexus and Land Cruiser vehicles because the accelerator pedal can get stuck open by floor mats, posing a crash risk.

    Product
    LEXUS — LEXUS, TOYOTA RX350, RX HYBRID, LAND CRUISER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·12730·2012-04-18

    Air Venturi Recalls Evanix Air Rifles Due to Safety Switch Failure

    Air Venturi is recalling Evanix Speed and Conquest air rifles because the safety switch can be overcome, allowing the rifle to fire and causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    Evanix Speed and Conquest Air Rifles
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·12V150000·2012-04-06

    Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hopper Recall for Rear Impact Protection

    Davis Equipment Corporation is recalling 2008-2011 Merritt Commodity Trailer 38' Grain Hoppers because the conveyor belt extends into the rear impact zone, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    MERRITT COMMODITY TRAILER — MERRITT COMMODITY TRAILER 38' GRAIN HOPPER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·11V596000·2011-12-23

    Micro Bird Recalls G5 School Buses for Ceiling Panel Defect

    Micro Bird is recalling 2009-2012 G5 school buses because a metal ceiling panel joint may fail, posing a serious injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    MICRO BIRD — MICRO BIRD G5 SCHOOL BUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·11V451000·2011-09-01

    Altec Recalls 2011 Digger Derrick Vehicles Due to Control Interlock Defect

    Altec Industries is recalling 35 model year 2011 Digger Derrick vehicles because a mechanical interlock may fail, allowing accidental movement that could cause serious injury or death.

    Product
    ALTEC — ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·11304·2011-08-16

    Umarex Recalls Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols Due to Safety Failure

    Umarex USA is recalling about 9,500 Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols because the safety mechanism may fail to prevent the gun from firing unexpectedly.

    Product
    Browning Air Pistols
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalNHTSA·10V610000·2010-12-06

    Altec Recalls 1994-1997 Service Vehicles Due to Hydraulic Cylinder Failure Risk

    Altec Industries is recalling certain 1994-1997 service vehicles equipped with specific aerial devices because the hydraulic lift cylinder could fail under frequent use, posing a risk of death or serious injury.

    Product
    ALTEC — ALTEC AN755, AN546, AN650, AN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10E043000·2010-09-03

    Marathon Superhides Aftermarket Seat Covers Recalled for Airbag Interference

    Marathon Seat Covers is recalling Superhides aftermarket seat covers that may interfere with side airbag deployment, posing a serious injury risk in crashes.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, FORD, GMC TAHOE, ESCAPE, SILVERADO, YUKON
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10E008000·2010-04-16

    Advanced Carbon Composites Recalls Model EXT-004 Motorcycle Helmets

    Advanced Carbon Composites is recalling Model EXT-004 motorcycle helmets because they fail to meet federal safety standards for penetration resistance.

    Product
    EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10E011000·2010-04-08

    Harley-Davidson Recalls Aftermarket Cam Buckle Tie-Down Kits

    Harley-Davidson is recalling certain aftermarket cam buckle tie-down kits because the straps may slip under load, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    EQUIPMENT recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·09256·2009-06-25

    DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard

    DEWALT is recalling about 9,000 framing nailers because a defective trigger assembly could cause unexpected fastener ejection, posing a serious injury risk.

    Product
    DEWALT D51825 and D51850 Framing Nailers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide