The Recall Desk

Hazard

Structural Defect recalls

2,094 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
2,094
Critical
3
Severe
1,081
Most recent
2026-09-02

Of the 2,094 structural defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1,081 (52%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all structural 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.

1251–1275 of 2094

  • SevereNHTSA·17V313000·2017-05-11

    Thomas Built Buses Recalling School Buses for Seat Washer Defect

    Daimler Trucks is recalling 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and HDX school buses because occupant seats may lack under-rail washers, reducing anchorage strength.

    Product
    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·17V317000·2017-05-11

    Thomas Built Buses Recalls 2013-2018 Saf-T-Liner HDX School Buses

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses because seat lap belts may be anchored to the seat rather than the bus structure.

    Product
    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1882-2017·2017-05-03

    Savaria Stairfriend Stair Lifts Recalled for Welding Defect

    Savaria Concord Lifts is recalling 226 Stairfriend stair lifts due to poor quality welding on the seat post.

    Product
    The Savaria Stairfriend is a Residential, commercial, indoor, stair lift for curved stairs.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1869-2017·2017-04-26

    Elcam Minimal Residual Volume Stopcock Recalled for Punctures

    Elcam Medical, Inc. is recalling 810 units of Minimal Residual Volume Luer-activated Swabable-stockcock devices found to have punctures.

    Product
    Elcam Minimal Residual Volume Luer-activated Swabable-stockcock (MRVLS) 4w gxl:w1/r rbls Product Usage: indicated for fluid flow directional control and for providing access ports for administration of intravenous solutions. Typical uses include pressure monitoring, intrav
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1827-2017·2017-04-26

    Ferno Chair Cot Recalled Due to Incorrect Manufacturing Nut

    Ferno-Washington Inc is recalling 34 units of the PROFlexx Model 28Z Chair Cot because an incorrect nut was used during manufacturing.

    Product
    Ferno PROFlexx¿ Model 28Z Chair Cot
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    6 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1699-2017·2017-04-05

    Stryker Visum LED Surgical Lighting System Recalled for Mounting Defect

    Stryker is recalling 292 Visum LED Surgical Lighting systems because missing screws and user overloading may cause the equipment to fall.

    Product
    The Stryker Visum¿ LED Surgical Lighting system is intended to illuminate the operative site during surgical procedures with high intensity light. Affected part numbers are 0682001432 (EDS LIGHT SUSPENSION, CENTRAL AXIS, 9P/FP), 0682001286 (EDS LIGHT SUSPENSION, CENTRAL AXIS, 5P/
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1696-2017·2017-04-05

    Hitachi Aloka Prosound F75 Ultrasound System Recalled for Loosened Monitor Arm

    Hitachi Aloka Medical is recalling Prosound F75 ultrasound systems because the monitor arm may loosen. Affected units were distributed to specific US states.

    Product
    Prosound F75 or F75 The Hitachi Aloka Medical, Ltd. Prosound F75 is intended for use by trained personnel (doctor, sonographer, etc.) for the diagnostic ultrasound evaluation of Fetal; Abdominal; Intra-operative; Intra-operative (neurosurgery); Laparoscopic; Pediatric; Small Org
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1515-2017·2017-03-29

    Medtronic Poly Component Trial Knee Implants Recalled for Cracked Dovetails

    Medtronic is recalling Poly Component Trial knee implants because the dovetails were observed as cracked or broken.

    Product
    Poly Component Trial, CR, packaged in the following sizes and configurations: a) Poly Component Trial - CR 3x10, REF 90-SRK-160310 b) Poly Component Trial - CR 3x12, REF 90-SRK-160312 c) Poly Component Trial - CR 3x14, REF 90-SRK-160314 d) Poly Component Trial - CR 4x10, RE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1513-2017·2017-03-29

    Medtronic Poly Component Trial Knee Implants Recalled for Cracked Dovetails

    Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc is recalling 72 units of Poly Component Trial knee implants because the dovetails were observed as cracked or broken.

    Product
    Poly Component Trial, MPCS, packaged in the following sizes and configurations: a) Poly Component Trial - MPCS 3x10L, REF 90-SRK-192310 b) Poly Component Trial - MPCS 3x10R, REF 90-SRK-191310 c) Poly Component Trial - MPCS 3x12L, REF 90-SRK-192312 d) Poly Component Trial -
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1516-2017·2017-03-29

    Medtronic Recalls Poly Component Trials Due to Cracked or Broken Dovetails

    Medtronic is recalling 111 units of Poly Component Trials because the dovetails were observed as cracked or broken.

    Product
    Poly Component Trial, PS, packaged in the following sizes and configurations: a) Poly Component Trial - PS 3x10, REF 90-SRK-180310 b) Poly Component Trial - PS 3x12, REF 90-SRK-180312 c) Poly Component Trial - PS 3x14, REF 90-SRK-180314 d) Poly Component Trial - PS 4x10, RE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1514-2017·2017-03-29

    Medtronic Poly Component Trial Knee Implants Recalled for Cracked Dovetails

    Medtronic is recalling 72 Poly Component Trial knee implants because their dovetails were observed as cracked or broken.

    Product
    Poly Component Trial, UCCS, packaged in the following sizes and configurations: a) Poly Comp Trial - UCCS 3x10, REF 90-SRK-170310 b) Poly Comp Trial - UCCS 3x12, REF 90-SRK-170312 c) Poly Comp Trial - UCCS 3x14, REF 90-SRK-170314 d) Poly Comp Trial - UCCS 4x10, REF 90-SRK-1
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereNHTSA·17V205000·2017-03-27

    Ford Recalls 2017 Edge Vehicles for Windshield Welding Defect

    Ford is recalling 2017 Edge vehicles with Panoramic Vista Roofs due to an improperly welded windshield header that reduces lateral structural integrity.

    Product
    FORD — FORD EDGE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1428-2017·2017-03-15

    Villa Sistemi Medicali Recalls Apollo X-Ray Systems Due to Footrest Detachment

    Villa Sistemi Medicali is recalling 65 Apollo multi-function x-ray systems because the footrest detached from the table, causing a patient to fall.

    Product
    Apollo; Models: 9784000131 9784000231 9784020131 9784020231 9784100231 9784120131 9784120231 9784130131 Product Usage: General, multi-function x-ray systems capable of routine radiographs and general fluoroscopy procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1436-2017·2017-03-15

    Siemens Medical Linear Accelerators Recalled for Defective Overhead Suspension Welds

    Siemens is recalling 35 linear accelerator systems due to defective weld seams that could cause overhead suspensions to fall, posing a risk of severe injury.

    Product
    MEVATRON MD-2, MEVATRON MDX-2 and MEVATRON ME, accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1435-2017·2017-03-15

    Siemens MEVATRON M 7400/7440 Linear Accelerators Recalled for Defective Welds

    Siemens is recalling 35 MEVATRON M 7400/7440 linear accelerators because a defective weld seam could break, causing the overhead suspension to fall and potentially injure patients or others.

    Product
    MEVATRON M 7400/7440(MEX) Accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1430-2017·2017-03-15

    Villa Sistemi Medicali Recalls Apollo EZ X-Ray Systems Due to Footrest Detachment

    Villa Sistemi Medicali is recalling 65 Apollo EZ x-ray systems because the footrest detached from the table, causing a patient to fall.

    Product
    Apollo EZ; Model: 9784152036 Product Usage: General, multi-function x-ray systems capable of routine radiographs and general fluoroscopy procedures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1434-2017·2017-03-15

    Siemens Medical Linear Accelerators Recalled for Defective Weld Seams

    Siemens is recalling 35 MEVATRON M 6730/6740 linear accelerators because defective weld seams on overhead suspensions could break and fall, posing a risk of severe injury.

    Product
    MEVATRON M 6730/6740 (MEX) Accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of cancer
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1429-2017·2017-03-15

    Apollo DRF X-ray Systems Recalled Due to Footrest Detachment Hazard

    Villa Sistemi Medicali is recalling 65 Apollo DRF x-ray systems because the footrest can detach, causing patients to fall from the table.

    Product
    Apollo DRF; Model: 9784220831 Product Usage: General, multi-function x-ray systems capable of routine radiographs and general fluoroscopy procedures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide