Hazard

Thermal Injury recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 42
Critical: 0
Severe: 8
Most recent: 2026-06-10

Of the 42 thermal injury recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 8 (19%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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26–42 of 42

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1844-2020·2020-05-13
Philips S8-3t Transesophageal Ultrasound Transducers Recalled for Temperature Measurement Failure
Philips is recalling S8-3t transesophageal transducers that may fail to measure tip temperature correctly, potentially preventing auto-cooling and causing patient injury.
Product
Transducer S8-3t UDI (01)00884838067523 REF 989605420183 Can be used with: iE33 Utrasound System - Product Usage: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body - particularly transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) studies
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0667-2020·2019-12-18
Boston Scientific Recalls Habib EUS RFA Electrode Tips Due to Thermal Injury Risk
Boston Scientific is recalling 139 Habib EUS RFA electrode tips because capacitive coupling may cause thermal injury to tissue outside the target area.
Product
Habib EUS RFA, 10mm electrode active tip, Material Number/UPN: 6500 - Product Usage: The Habib EUS RFA is indicated for coagulation and ablation of soft tissue when used in conjunction with compatible radiofrequency generator.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0668-2020·2019-12-18
Boston Scientific Recalls Habib EUS RFA Electrode Tips Due to Thermal Injury Risk
Boston Scientific is recalling 179 Habib EUS RFA electrode tips because capacitive coupling may cause unintended thermal injury to tissue outside the treatment area.
Product
Habib EUS RFA, 20mm electrode active tip, Material Number/UPN: 6700 - Product Usage: The Habib EUS RFA is indicated for coagulation and ablation of soft tissue when used in conjunction with compatible radiofrequency generator.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0553-2016·2018-10-31
GE Healthcare 3.0T MRI Flex Coil Recalled for Overheating Risk
GE Medical Systems is recalling 90 MRI coils because they may overheat in Mode 2, posing a risk of thermal injury to patients.
Product
GE Healthcare, 3.0T 6 Channel Phased Array Flex Coil, M0050SS. Product Usage The 3.0T GE 6-Channel Phased Array Flex Coil is indicated for use on the order of the physician in conjunction with a 3.0T MRI scanner, as an accessory to produce 2D and 3D images.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
26 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0201-2019·2018-10-31
GE Healthcare Recalls 3.0T MR750 MRI Scanners Due to Coil Overheating Risk
GE Medical Systems is recalling 356 Discovery 3.0T MR750 MRI scanners because a specific coil can overheat in Mode 2, posing a risk of serious patient thermal injury.
Product
GE Healthcare, Discovery 3.0T MR750, 5148810-2, 5373011-2, 5499460-2.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
26 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3251-2018·2018-10-03
Medtronic Visualase Thermal Therapy System Recalled for MR Thermometry Inaccuracy
Medtronic is recalling Visualase Thermal Therapy System software due to potential MR thermometry inaccuracies that may cause unaccounted thermal energy spread during laser ablation.
Product
Visualase Thermal Therapy System, Software: Visualase Software versions 3.1.1 - 3.2, Product #: 9735542
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
35 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1506-2017·2017-03-29
Ohmeda Infant Radiant Warmers Recalled for Power Cord Overheating Risk
Ohmeda Medical is recalling Giraffe and Panda infant radiant warmers because certain power cords may overheat, posing a fire or thermal injury risk.
Product
Giraffe Bedded Warmer, Panda Warmer Giraffe and Panda Warmer- Infant radiant warmers provide infrared heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermoregulate based on their own physiology. Infant radiant warmers may be used to facilitate the neonate's transition
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1503-2017·2017-03-29
Ohmeda Medical Spot PT Lite Phototherapy System Recalled for Power Cord Fire Risk
Ohmeda Medical is recalling Spot PT Lite Phototherapy Systems because certain power cords could overheat, posing a risk of fire or thermal injury.
Product
Giraffe Spot PT Ohmeda Medical Spot PT Lite Phototherapy System- The Spot PT Lite Phototherapy System provides light therapy for the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia, commonly known as neonatal jaundice, during the newborn period in the hospital
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1508-2017·2017-03-29
Ohmeda Infant Radiant Warmers Recalled for Power Cord Overheating Risk
Ohmeda Medical is recalling Giraffe and Panda infant radiant warmers because certain power cords could overheat, posing a risk of fire or thermal injury.
Product
Giraffe Bedded Warmer, Panda Warmer Modifiction to Giraffe and Panda Warmer- Infant radiant warmers provide infrared heat in a controlled manner to neonates who are unable to thermo-regulate based on their own physiology. Infant radiant warmers may be used to facilitate the neon
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1501-2017·2017-03-29
Ohmeda Giraffe Exam Light Recalled Due to Power Cord Overheating Risk
Ohmeda Medical is recalling Giraffe Exam Lights because certain power cords may overheat, posing a risk of fire, smoke, or thermal injury.
Product
Giraffe Exam Light The Exam Light illuminates body surfaces and facilitates patient observation during a medical examination. It increases ambient light to facilitate performance of procedures on the mattress field. It is designed to mount on the accessory railings of the Giraff
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2731-2016·2016-09-14
GE Healthcare Recalls SIGNA Creator and Explorer MRI Devices
GE Healthcare is recalling SIGNA Creator and SIGNA Explorer MRI scanners due to an incorrect RF Power Monitor Function that could cause higher than expected thermal dose and localized heating to patients.
Product
GE Healthcare SIGNA Creator, SIGNA Explorer. Diagnostic Imaging Device.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
12 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1781-2015·2015-06-17
Philips Gemini GXL 16 Slice CT Systems Recalled for UPS Battery Hazards
Philips is recalling 15 Gemini GXL 16 Slice CT systems worldwide because their UPS accessory devices may leak battery acid, overheat, or emit fumes.
Product
Gemini GXL 16 Slice (Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) accessory devices) Computed Tomography X-ray systems and Diagnostic Imaging systems.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1775-2015·2015-06-17
Philips Medical Systems Recalls AXIS UPS Accessory Devices for CT Systems
Philips Medical Systems is recalling AXIS Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) accessory devices used with CT and diagnostic imaging systems due to risks of battery acid leakage, overheating, and fume emission.
Product
AXIS (Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) accessory devices) Computed Tomography X-ray systems and Diagnostic Imaging systems.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1331-2014·2014-04-09
Siemens ACUSON P300 Ultrasound Systems Recalled for Transducer Overheating
Siemens is recalling ACUSON P300 ultrasound systems with PA230 transducers because they may exceed maximum allowable surface temperature limits.
Product
Siemens Medical Solutions, ACUSON P300 Ultrasound system with P300 PA 230E cardiac probe (Esaote product 7348). Provides imaging for guidance of biopsy and imaging to assist in the placement of needles in vascular or other anatomical structures as well as peripheral nerve
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0119-2014·2013-11-06
Toshiba Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems Recalled for Transducer Overheating Risk
Toshiba is recalling 17 diagnostic ultrasound systems because the transducer head may overheat under specific operating modes, posing a burn risk to patients.
Product
Xario Diagnostic Ultrasound System SSA-660A Used for routine diagnostic imaging
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1442-2013·2013-06-12
Intuitive Surgical Recalls Monopolar Curved Scissors Due to Thermal Injury Risk
Intuitive Surgical is recalling approximately 132,441 EndoWrist Monopolar Curved Scissors instruments worldwide. The recall addresses potential cracks that may cause electrosurgical energy leaks and thermal injury to tissue.
Product
8 mm Monopolar Curved Scissors (a.k.a. Hot Shears) Manufactured and Distributed by: Intuitive Surgical Sunny vale, CA The EndoWrist Monopolar Curved Scissors Instrument is a multiple-use endoscopic instrument utilizing a single use, tip cover accessory, to be used in co
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2134-2012·2012-08-08
Stryker Recalls 210 RF Cannula Units Due to Packaging Error
Stryker is recalling 210 RF Cannula units because 5mm and 10mm needles were mistakenly packaged in the wrong boxes. This error could lead to thermal skin lesions if the larger tip is used in cervical procedures.
Product
RF Cannula, 100 mm,Curved 5 MM, 20 G, REF 0406-630-115 RX only, Disposable ( 10/pk) Product Usage: The Stryker RF Cannulae, in combination with the Stryker RF Generator/Multi- Gen and electrodes, are intended for coagulation of soft tissue in orthopedic, arthroscopic, spina
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide