The Recall Desk

Hazard

Unauthorized Access recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
84
Critical
1
Severe
8
Most recent
2026-07-09

Of the 84 unauthorized access recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 8 (10%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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26–50 of 84

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3146-2024·2024-09-25

    Medical imaging systems vulnerable to unauthorized access due to software vulnerability

    GE Healthcare ViewPoint 6 medical imaging systems contain a software vulnerability (CVE-2023-43208) in Mirth Connect that could allow unauthorized access and patient data manipulation. 574 units are affected and distributed nationwide.

    Product
    ViewPoint 6, Model Numbers: a) H47581RJ, b) H47591MA, c) H47591MT, d) H47591PE, e) H47591PR, f) H47591RA, g) H47591SD, h) H47591YA; system, imaging processing, radiological
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3145-2024·2024-09-25

    GE Healthcare ViewPoint Imaging System Recall for Data Vulnerability

    GE Healthcare is recalling three ViewPoint imaging systems due to a software vulnerability in Mirth Connect that could allow unauthorized access and manipulation of patient data.

    Product
    ViewPoint; system, imaging processing, radiological
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·24255·2024-06-06

    Biometric Firearm Safes Recalled for Unauthorized Access Risk

    SA Consumer Products is recalling Sanctuary Quick Access and Sports Afield Biometric Firearm Safes because the biometric lock can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Sanctuary and Sports Afield Biometric Firearm Safes
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1426-2024·2024-04-10

    Torrent Suite Dx Software versions affected by cybersecurity vulnerability

    Life Technologies Corporation is recalling Torrent Suite Dx Software versions 5.14 and earlier due to a cybersecurity vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to alter instrument settings, configurations, software, or data.

    Product
    Torrent Suite Dx Software versions 5.14 and earlier used in connection with Ion PGM DX Systems-IVD intended for targeted sequencing of human genomic DNA (gDNA) from peripheral whole-blood samples and DNA and RNA extracted from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples. The
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·24128·2024-02-22

    MouTec Biometric Firearm Safes Recalled for Unauthorized Access Risk

    The CPSC is recalling about 2,200 MouTec brand biometric firearm safes because the biometric lock can be opened by unauthorized users, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death. One incident involved a 6-year-old opening the safe, though no injuries have been reported.

    Product
    MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·24129·2024-02-22

    Machir Biometric Personal Safes Recalled Due to Lock Failure Risk

    Machir LLC recalled about 24,820 biometric personal safes because the biometric lock can fail and allow unauthorized access. The firm received 15 reports of the lock failing to secure safes, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death if firearms are stored inside.

    Product
    Machir Biometric Personal Safes
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·24130·2024-02-22

    Bulldog Biometric Firearm Safes Recalled Due to Lock Failure Risk

    Bulldog Cases is recalling about 33,500 Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults because the biometric lock can fail and be opened by unauthorized users, creating a serious injury hazard and risk of death when firearms are stored in the safe.

    Product
    Bulldog Biometric Firearm Safes
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·24127·2024-02-22

    Gun Safes with Failing Biometric Locks Recalled for Unauthorized Access Risk

    About 60,000 Awesafe biometric gun safes can fail to lock, allowing unauthorized users to open them. No injuries reported, but consumers should immediately stop using the biometric feature and use the key instead until they receive a free replacement.

    Product
    Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalCPSC·24011·2023-10-19

    Fortress Safe Biometric Gun Safes: Unauthorized Access and Risk of Death

    Xpedition LLC is recalling approximately 61,000 biometric gun safes because the biometric locks can be opened by unauthorized users, posing serious injury and death risks. One death has been reported in a recent lawsuit.

    Product
    Biometric Gun Safes
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0194-2023·2022-11-16

    Insulin Pump Cybersecurity Vulnerability Allows Unauthorized Remote Access

    MiniMed 600 series insulin pumps have a cybersecurity vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access, potentially resulting in delivery of too much or too little insulin. Users should disable the Remote Bolus feature.

    Product
    Insulin Pump/Model: MiniMed 620G/ MMT-1750 MiniMed 640G/ MMT-1711, MMT-1712, MMT-1751, MMT-1752
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    54 states
  • HighCPSC·22109·2022-03-31

    Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests Recalled Due to Locking Mechanism Failure

    Maped Helix USA is recalling about 7,700 Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests because the locking mechanism can fail, allowing unauthorized access to medications and posing a risk of poisoning.

    Product
    Helix Metal Lockable Drug Chests
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1591-2020·2020-04-01

    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump Recalled for Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

    Medtronic MiniMed is recalling 23,221 Paradigm insulin pumps due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized wireless control of insulin delivery.

    Product
    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-523
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1589-2020·2020-04-01

    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pumps Recalled for Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

    Medtronic MiniMed is recalling 38 Paradigm insulin pumps due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized wireless control of insulin delivery.

    Product
    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-522K
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1587-2020·2020-04-01

    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pumps Recalled for Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

    Medtronic MiniMed is recalling 88,243 Paradigm insulin pumps due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized wireless control of insulin delivery.

    Product
    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-522
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1592-2020·2020-04-01

    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump Recalled for Cybersecurity Vulnerability

    Medtronic MiniMed is recalling 27 Paradigm insulin pumps due to a cybersecurity vulnerability that could allow unauthorized wireless control of insulin delivery.

    Product
    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-523K
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1596-2020·2020-04-01

    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Veo Insulin Pumps Recalled for Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

    Medtronic MiniMed is recalling 2,322 Paradigm Veo insulin pumps due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized wireless control of insulin delivery.

    Product
    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Veo Insulin pump, model numbers MMT-554CM and MMT-754CM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1588-2020·2020-04-01

    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump Recalled for Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

    Medtronic MiniMed is recalling 225,498 Paradigm insulin pumps due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized wireless control of insulin delivery.

    Product
    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-722
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1584-2020·2020-04-01

    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump Recalled for Cybersecurity Vulnerability

    Medtronic MiniMed is recalling 74,496 MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pumps due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized wireless control of insulin delivery.

    Product
    MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-712
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1594-2020·2020-04-01

    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump Recalled for Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

    Medtronic MiniMed is recalling 72,850 Paradigm insulin pumps due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized wireless control of insulin delivery.

    Product
    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-723
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1595-2020·2020-04-01

    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Veo Insulin Pumps Recalled for Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

    Medtronic MiniMed is recalling Paradigm Veo insulin pumps due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized wireless control of insulin delivery.

    Product
    Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Veo Insulin pump, model numbers MMT-554 and MMT-754
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1430-2020·2020-03-11

    Remisol Advance software recalled for remote code execution vulnerability

    Normand-Info S.A.S.U. is recalling Remisol Advance software running on unsupported Windows operating systems due to a critical remote code execution vulnerability.

    Product
    Remisol Advance running on hardware with Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 operating systems
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    51 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0406-2019·2018-11-14

    Medtronic CareLink 2090 Programmer Recalled for Software Vulnerability

    Medtronic is recalling CareLink 2090 Programmers worldwide due to a vulnerability that allows unauthorized software updates during the SDN download process.

    Product
    Medtronic CareLink 2090 Programmer
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2329-2018·2018-07-04

    St Jude Medical Recalls Merlin PCS Programmer Firmware for Security

    St Jude Medical is releasing new firmware for Merlin PCS programmers to strengthen security against unauthorized access to cardiac devices.

    Product
    Merlin PCS programmer (Model # 3650), Software (Model # 3330)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2328-2018·2018-07-04

    St Jude Medical Recalls Unify Quadra ICDs for Security Firmware Update

    St Jude Medical is recalling Unify Quadra implantable cardiac devices to release new firmware that strengthens security against unauthorized access.

    Product
    Unify Quadra, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD3249-40/100036404, 100038435, CD3249-40Q/100036407, 100038436, CD3251-40/100036405, 100038095, 100038226, 100038437, 100038451, 100072563, CD3251-40Q/100036408, 100038214, 100038230, 100038407, 100038442, 100072564, CD3255-40
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide