Hazard
5 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 5 unexpected activation recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2 (40%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all unexpected activation 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.
TI Outdoor Power Equipment is recalling about 113,000 RYOBI 40V 24-inch cordless hedge trimmers because the blade can unexpectedly activate from pressing only one control, causing lacerations. Consumers should stop using the trimmer and return it for a free replacement.
Chervon North America is recalling about 85,000 EGO Power+ Model HT2410 Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmers due to a faulty rear trigger switch. The company has received 34 reports of unexpected activation, including 8 that caused lacerations requiring stitches.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 87 Universal Power System handpieces because a malfunction could cause them to start unexpectedly when connected to a power source.
Zimmer Surgical Inc is recalling 828 Universal Modular Electric/Battery Handpieces because a malfunction allows them to start unexpectedly when connected to a power source.
Starbucks is recalling about 530,000 blade coffee grinders because they may fail to turn off or turn on unexpectedly, posing a laceration risk.