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.

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1351–1375 of 2094

  • SevereNHTSA·16V703000·2016-09-30

    AEV Traumahawk Ambulances Recalled for Defective Attendant Seat Tracks

    Halcore Group is recalling 2016-2017 AEV Traumahawk ambulances because defective seat tracks may cause the attendant seat to move rapidly during a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    AEV — AEV TRAUMAHAWK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2842-2016·2016-09-28

    Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator Recall for Handle Separation

    Philips is recalling 394 HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators because the handle can separate from the housing due to broken mounts.

    Product
    HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator Models: M3535A and M3536A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·16V688000·2016-09-23

    Spartan Gladiator Fire Apparatus Recalled for Tiller Frame Crack Risk

    Spartan Motors is recalling 2004-2010 Gladiator emergency response vehicles because the tiller frame may crack, potentially causing instability and injury.

    Product
    SPARTAN — SPARTAN GLADIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2787-2016·2016-09-21

    Howmedica Recalls AccuLIF PL Cages Due to Height Reduction

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling AccuLIF PL Cages because some implants have shown a reduction in height greater than 1 mm after surgery.

    Product
    AccuLIF PL 8-12mm x 11mm x 27mm x 8 Cage, Rx only, Sterile R, Legal The AccuLIF PL Cages are indicated for intervertebral body fusion with autograft and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adju
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2788-2016·2016-09-21

    Howmedica Recalls AccuLIF PL Cages Due to Height Reduction

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling AccuLIF PL Cages because some implants have shown a reduction in height greater than 1 mm.

    Product
    AccuLIF PL 10-16mm x 11mm x 27mm x 8 Cage, Rx only, Sterile R, Legal The AccuLIF PL Cages are indicated for intervertebral body fusion with autograft and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adj
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2786-2016·2016-09-21

    Howmedica Recalls AccuLIF PL Spinal Cages Due to Height Reduction

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling AccuLIF PL spinal cages because some implants have shown a reduction in height greater than 1 mm after surgery.

    Product
    AccuLIF PL 6-9mm x 11mm x 27mm x 8 Cage, Rx only, Sterile R, Legal The AccuLIF PL Cages are indicated for intervertebral body fusion with autograft and/or allogeneic bone graft comprised of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone graft when the subject device is used as an adjun
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2766-2016·2016-09-14

    Hologic Recalls SureSight Obturator Introducer Localization Systems Due to Tip Breakage

    Hologic is recalling 535 units of SureSight Obturator Introducer Localization Systems because the tip may break at the glue joint.

    Product
    SureSight Obturator Introducer Localization Systems (ILS) for ATEC in MRI. ILS-0914-12-OB (9G Introducer Localization Set (OB Model) for ATEC0914-12MR Handpiece Product Usage: The Sure Sight Obturator Introducer Localization System (ILS-OB) is a Hologic accessory kit. It is
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2765-2016·2016-09-14

    Hologic Recalls SureSight Obturator Introducer Systems Due to Tip Breakage

    Hologic is recalling 1,440 SureSight Obturator Introducer Localization Systems because the tip may break at the glue joint.

    Product
    SureSight Obturator Introducer Localization Systems (ILS) for ATEC in MRI. ILS-0914-20-OB (9G Introducer Localization Set (OB Model) for ATEC0914-20MR Handpiece)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2750-2016·2016-09-14

    Hill-Rom Recalls 94 Affinity Four Birthing Beds Due to Defect

    Hill-Rom is voluntarily recalling 94 Affinity Four Birthing Beds (Model P3700) distributed in the US and abroad. The recall was initiated by the firm.

    Product
    Affinity Four Birthing Bed Model P3700 The primary packaging is pictured below, and utilizes a metal packing brace, standard corrugated cardboard and plastic banding. When possible these beds are shipped as a quantity of two (2) together as shown with the nylon strapping. Th
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    16 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2721-2016·2016-09-14

    Elekta Medical Linear Accelerator Recall for Loose Drive Gear Joint

    Elekta is recalling 553 Medical Linear Accelerators because a loose joint between the drive gear and gantry base drive wheel can lead to fatigue failure of securing bolts.

    Product
    Medical Linear Accelerator
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    20 states
  • SevereNHTSA·16E071000·2016-09-13

    EVS Emergency Vehicle Seats Recalled for Slide Track Defect

    EVS is recalling emergency vehicle seats with Dometic/Atwood slide tracks that may not engage properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    SEATS recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·16V653000·2016-09-09

    BMW Recalls M2, M3, and M4 Models for Rear Sub-Frame Bolt Issue

    BMW is recalling specific M2, M3, and M4 vehicles because reused rear sub-frame bolts may loosen, affecting handling and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW M4, M2, M3
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2683-2016·2016-09-07

    Teleflex Recalls MAQUET Servo Humidifier 163 Units Due to Connector Cracking

    Teleflex Medical is recalling 2,700 MAQUET Servo Humidifier 163 units because the ISO female connector may crack. The units were distributed to Florida, Kansas, and West Virginia.

    Product
    MAQUET Servo Humidifier 163, Inmed Mfg. Sdn. Bhd. Lot PT 2577, Jalan Perusahaan, 4, 34600 Kamunting, Perak, Malaysia.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2710-2016·2016-09-07

    BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set Recalled for Barrel Separation

    Becton Dickinson is recalling specific lots of BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Sets because the front and rear barrels may separate when the safety feature is activated.

    Product
    BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set, Sterile, Rx only, 0.6 x 19 mm x 305 mm, 23G x 3/4" x 12", REF 367342.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereNHTSA·16V635000·2016-09-01

    Kaufman Recalls 2015-2016 Mini Car Haulers Due to Suspension Defect

    Kaufman Trailers is recalling 285 model year 2015-2016 Mini 5-Car Haulers because a suspension spring eye may break, allowing the axle to slide and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    KAUFMAN — KAUFMAN MINI CAR HAULER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2649-2016·2016-08-31

    Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece Recalled Due to Incomplete Tip Bond

    Bovie Medical Corporation is recalling 95 units of the BVX-450NR Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece because the adhesive bond to the angled tip may be incomplete.

    Product
    BVX-450NR Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece 45cm, needle Product is used for the delivery of helium gas plasma for cutting, coagulation, and ablation of soft tissue during open and laparoscopic surgical procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2646-2016·2016-08-31

    Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece Recalled Due to Adhesive Bonding Defect

    Bovie Medical Corporation is recalling 95 units of the BVX-330BR Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece because the adhesive bond to the angled tip may be incomplete.

    Product
    BVX-330BR Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece 33cm, blade Product is used for the delivery of helium gas plasma for cutting, coagulation, and ablation of soft tissue during open and laparoscopic surgical procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2647-2016·2016-08-31

    Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece Recalled for Incomplete Tip Bonding

    Bovie Medical Corporation is recalling 95 units of the BVX-330NR Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece due to potential incomplete bonding of the angled tip.

    Product
    BVX-330NR Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece 33cm, needle Product is used for the delivery of helium gas plasma for cutting, coagulation, and ablation of soft tissue during open and laparoscopic surgical procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2648-2016·2016-08-31

    Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece Recalled for Incomplete Adhesive Bond

    Bovie Medical Corporation is recalling 95 units of the BVX-450BR Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece because the adhesive bond to the angled tip may be incomplete.

    Product
    BVX-450BR Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece 45cm, blade Product is used for the delivery of helium gas plasma for cutting, coagulation, and ablation of soft tissue during open and laparoscopic surgical procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2553-2016·2016-08-24

    Stanmore METS SMILES Total Knee Replacement Recall for Fit Issues

    Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd. is recalling 3 units of METS SMILES Total Knee Replacements because the femoral plateau plates may not fit the intended mating component.

    Product
    METS SMILES Total Knee Replacement
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2581-2016·2016-08-24

    Synthes Recalls Titanium Single Vector Distractor Bodies Due to Fastener Separation Risk

    Synthes (USA) Products LLC is voluntarily recalling 90 units of Titanium Single Vector Distractor Bodies because the fastener may separate prematurely from the Proximal Foot Plate.

    Product
    TI Single Vector Distractor Body with Right Foot/20mm; Catalog ID 487.962 The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Proximal Foot Plates are intended for mandibular bone lengthening where gradual bone distraction is required, including conditions such as congenital mandibular
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2583-2016·2016-08-24

    Synthes Recalls Titanium Single Vector Distractor Bodies Due to Fastener Separation Risk

    Synthes (USA) Products LLC is voluntarily recalling 413 Titanium Single Vector Distractor Bodies because the fastener may separate prematurely from the Proximal Foot Plate.

    Product
    TI Single Vector Distractor Body with Right Foot/30mm; Catalog ID 487.964 The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Proximal Foot Plates are intended for mandibular bone lengthening where gradual bone distraction is required, including conditions such as congenital mandibular
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2586-2016·2016-08-24

    Synthes Titanium Single Vector Distractor Recalled for Fastener Separation Risk

    Synthes is recalling Titanium Single Vector Distractor Proximal Foot/Left devices because a fastener may separate prematurely from the plate.

    Product
    TI Single Vector Distractor Proximal Foot/Left; Catalog ID 487.975 The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Proximal Foot Plates are intended for mandibular bone lengthening where gradual bone distraction is required, including conditions such as congenital mandibular deficie
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2582-2016·2016-08-24

    Synthes Recalls Titanium Single Vector Distractor Bodies Due to Fastener Separation Risk

    Synthes (USA) Products LLC is voluntarily recalling 182 units of Titanium Single Vector Distractor Bodies because the fastener may separate prematurely from the Proximal Foot Plate.

    Product
    TI Single Vector Distractor Body with Left Foot/20mm; Catalog ID 487.963 The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Proximal Foot Plates are intended for mandibular bone lengthening where gradual bone distraction is required, including conditions such as congenital mandibular d
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·16V613000·2016-08-23

    Jumping Jack Recalls 2014-2015 Utility Trailers Due to Axle Defect

    Jumping Jack is recalling 2014-2015 utility trailers because a small torsion arm may detach, causing loss of stability and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    JUMPING JACK — JUMPING JACK UTILITY TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide