Hazard
33 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 33 unexpected shutdown recalls we have scored against our rubric, 5 (15%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 9 (27%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
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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.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 203 Carestation anesthesia system Power Management Board field replaceable units over potential unexpected shutdown if AC mains power is lost.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 1,277 Carestation anesthesia systems over potential unexpected shutdown if AC mains power is unplugged or fails. The FDA has classified the action as Class I.
GE Medical Systems is recalling 888 Carestation 750 series anesthesia systems over potential unexpected shutdown if AC mains power is unplugged or fails. The action is Class I.
Medistim is recalling 14 MiraQ ultrasound systems because insufficient soldering in the Printer Support Module may loosen wires and cause the system to shut down.
Ventec Life Systems recalled VOCSN Multi-Function Ventilators (30 units in CA, NY, MO) due to incorrect parts used during service. Defects may cause unexpected shutdown or impaired respiratory monitoring and support.
Draeger Medical is recalling approximately 16,841 Dräger Perseus A500 Anesthesia Workstations due to unexpected shutdown while operating on battery power. The devices have been distributed nationwide and internationally.
Ossur Power Knee prosthetic knee batteries may fail to turn on or shut down unexpectedly, potentially causing users to lose support and fall. Affected units are distributed nationwide.
Hamilton Medical is recalling 689 HAMILTON C1 Ventilators due to a software defect that causes unexpected shutdown after approximately 91 days of use. The device may enter ambient mode without notice, interrupting ventilatory support.
Datascope has recalled Cardiosave Hybrid IABP models due to tantalum capacitor failures that may cause unexpected device shutdown, interrupting life-critical cardiac therapy.
The Cardiosave Rescue intra-aortic balloon pump may suddenly stop working due to communication failure between internal circuit boards, interrupting patient therapy and threatening hemodynamic stability.
Datascope Corp. is recalling Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps due to a coiled cord cable connection failure that may cause unexpected device shutdown and loss of communication.
Datascope Corp. is recalling Cardiosave Hybrid IABP devices due to a connection failure that may cause unexpected shutdown during use. The failure prevents communication between the device's display head and base unit.
The Cardiosave Hybrid intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is being recalled because it may unexpectedly shut down due to communication loss between internal components. The shutdown could interrupt therapy in cardiac patients and compromise their hemodynamic stability.
Leica Provido surgical microscope systems may experience unexpected shutdown due to power supply overheating. Affected units should be identified by serial number and serviced immediately.
Leica surgical microscopes (M530 OHX) may experience power supply overheating due to component overstressing, which can cause unexpected device shutdown. 148 units nationwide are affected.
Leica Microsystems is recalling 43 Proveo 8 surgical microscopes nationwide due to a potential power supply defect that may cause device overheating and unexpected shutdown during use.
The Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump may unexpectedly shut down when running on AC power with one battery installed and the battery removed during charging. No injuries have been reported.
Datascope Corp. is recalling the Cardiosave Rescue IABP (models 0998-00-0800-75, 0998-00-0800-83, 0998-00-0800-85) because the device may unexpectedly shut down when run on AC power with a single battery installed and that battery is removed during charging.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 60 units of the GEM Flow Coupler Monitor because a firmware issue may cause intermittent shutdowns when WiFi is not connected.
Respironics is recalling 23,581 Philips V60 Ventilators because a solder connection failure on the power board may cause the blower to lose power or shut down unexpectedly, potentially leading to hypercarbia or hypoxemia.
Becton Dickinson is recalling 2,215 Site~Rite 8 Ultrasound Systems because the battery indicator may falsely show charge, causing abrupt shutdowns without warning.
Spectrum Medical Ltd. is recalling 108 Quantum Pump Consoles because they may unexpectedly shut down while in use.
Flowonix Medical Inc is recalling Prometra Clinician Programmer software due to a defect that can cause intrathecal pumps to shut down unexpectedly.
Flowonix Medical Inc is recalling 40 units of Prometra Programmer software due to a defect that causes intrathecal pumps to shut down unexpectedly.
Hamilton Medical AG is recalling two Hamilton-C3 ventilators because an out-of-specification control board component may cause the device to shut down and trigger alarms.