State

District of Columbia product recalls

72,940 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach DC. 2,795 additional recalls listed District of Columbia specifically in their distribution scope.

What the numbers show

Total: 2,795
Critical: 240
Severe: 946
Most recent: 2026-09-02

Of the 2,795 recalls naming District of Columbia we have scored against our rubric, 240 (9%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 946 (34%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

These figures cover only the 2,795 recalls whose distribution notice names District of Columbia specifically. The 72,940 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.

4176–4200 of 75735

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0508-2026·2025-11-26
HeartMate II controllers recalled over corrosion at the battery connector
Thoratec is recalling 2,424 HeartMate II Pocket Controllers because potential corrosion at the backup battery cable connector may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.
Product
Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate II¿ Controller (standalone) Model/Catalog Number: 106017, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller, US; 106762, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller, US; 107801, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller Software Version: N/A Product Description: The Hea
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0517-2026·2025-11-26
Laparotomy kits recalled over smoke pencils that may activate unprompted
Medline is recalling 28,679 laparotomy convenience kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils, after Stryker expanded its recall of the pencils by 47 lots.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860015W; 2) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860015X; 3) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860016R; 4) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860016S; 5) LAPAROTOMY CDS #31-RF, REF CDS860062S; 6) LAPAROSCOPY CDS, REF
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0515-2026·2025-11-26
Breast biopsy packs recalled over smoke pencils that may activate
Medline is recalling 301 breast biopsy and mastectomy convenience packs containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils, after Stryker expanded its recall of the pencils by 47 lots.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) BREAST BIOPSY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0160598C; 2) BIOPSY BREAST PACK, REF DYNJ65361A; 3) BREAST BIOPSY/MASTECTOMY, REF DYNJ908839A.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighCPSC·26125·2025-11-26
Hair dryers recalled for lacking an immersion protection device
About 740 MyOnlyStyler Root Booster Hair Dryers are being recalled because they lack an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution risk if dropped in water.
Product
MyOnlyStyler Root Booster Hair Dryers
Category
Consumer Product
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0506-2026·2025-11-26
Heart pump controllers recalled over corrosion at the backup battery connector
Thoratec is recalling 35,376 HeartMate 3 Controllers because potential corrosion at the backup battery cable connector may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.
Product
Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate 3 Controller (Standalone) Model/Catalog Number: 106531US, HeartMate 3 Controller, US; 106531INT, HeartMate 3 Controller, OUS; 106531LF2, HeartMate 3 Low Flow 2.0 Controller Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0542-2026·2025-11-26
Cell morphology analyzers recalled over barcodes read from the previous slide
Cellavision is recalling 688 DI-60 automated digital cell morphology analyzers because the barcode reader may read the previous slide's barcode, misattributing diagnostic results.
Product
REF: CC286297 or BS737162 Automated Digital Cell Morphology analyzer DI-60, IVD in conjunction with a Honeywell Vuquest or Jadk FM-5 barcode reader component.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0514-2026·2025-11-26
Central line and flap packs recalled over smoke pencils that may activate
Medline is recalling 142 central line and free flap convenience packs containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils, after Stryker expanded its recall of the pencils by 47 lots.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) CENTRAL LINE PACK, REF DYNJ00281P; 2) FREE FLAP PACK, REF DYNJ68213C.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighCPSC·26122·2025-11-26
Children's bicycle helmets recalled for failing positional stability and coverage requirements
About 24,300 Outdoor Master children's and youth helmets are being recalled because they do not comply with the mandatory positional stability and coverage requirements.
Product
Outdoor Master Children's and Youth Helmets
Category
Consumer Product
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0528-2026·2025-11-26
LEEP procedure packs recalled over smoke pencils that may self activate
Medline is recalling 18 GP-LEEP convenience packs containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils, after Stryker expanded its recall of the pencils by 47 lots.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: GP-LEEP PACK-LF, REF PHS396969004F
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighCPSC·26109·2025-11-26
KingPavonini bed rails recalled over entrapment and asphyxiation risk
About 81,050 KingPavonini adult portable bed rails are being recalled because users can become entrapped within the rail or between the rail and the mattress.
Product
KingPavonini Adult Portable Bed Rails
Category
Consumer Product
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighCPSC·26107·2025-11-26
Ojaswi fabric dressers recalled over tip over and entrapment hazards
About 285 Ebern Designs Ojaswi 12-Drawer Dressers are being recalled because they are unstable when not anchored to a wall and violate the STURDY Act standard.
Product
Ebern Designs Ojaswi 12-Drawer Dressers
Category
Consumer Product
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighCPSC·26113·2025-11-26
Macardac baby loungers recalled over fall and entrapment hazards
About 700 Macardac baby loungers are being recalled because the sides are too low to contain an infant, the foot openings are too wide, and the loungers have no stand.
Product
Macardac Baby Loungers
Category
Consumer Product
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0524-2026·2025-11-26
Gynecology and robotic kits recalled over smoke pencils that may self activate
Medline is recalling 2,844 gynecology laparoscopy and robotic convenience kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils, after Stryker expanded its recall of the pencils by 47 lots.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) GYN LAPAROSCOPY CDS #34-RF, REF CDS920099S; 2) GYN LAPAROSCOPY CDS-LF, REF CDS983764J; 3) ROBOTIC, REF CDS984262N; 4) ROBOTIC, REF CDS984262P; 5) ROBOTIC UROLOGY-RF, REF DYNJ38844N; 6) DA VINCI PROSTATE/COLPOPEXY, REF DYNJ44864
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0529-2026·2025-11-26
Minor eye trays recalled over smoke pencils that may stay active
Medline is recalling 345 Minor Eye Tray #81 convenience kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils, after Stryker expanded its recall of the pencils by 47 lots.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) MINOR EYE TRAY #81, REF DYNJ27466S; 2) MINOR EYE TRAY #81, REF DYNJ27466T.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0511-2026·2025-11-26
Local basic kits recalled over smoke pencils that may stay active
Medline is recalling 48 LOCAL BASIC convenience kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils, after Stryker expanded its recall of the pencils by 47 lots.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as LOCAL BASIC, REF DYNJ34418M
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0519-2026·2025-11-26
Breast and plastics packs recalled over smoke pencils that may activate
Medline is recalling 4,214 breast, abdominoplasty and plastics convenience kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils, after Stryker expanded its recall by 47 lots.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) ACH PLASTICS BREAST-LF, REF CDS983639K; 2) BREAST ABD, REF CDS984267J; 3) PLASTIC PACK, REF DYNJ00264M; 4) BREAST ABDOMINOPLASTY MZ PK-LF, REF DYNJ0428947L; 5) BREAST ABDOMINOPLASTY MB PK-LF, REF DYNJ0428947M; 6) AUGMENTATION #
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0516-2026·2025-11-26
Head and neck ENT kits recalled over smoke pencil activation defect
Medline is recalling 3,078 head and neck, ENT and thoracotomy convenience kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils, after Stryker expanded its recall by 47 lots.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) HEAD AND NECK, REF CDS984259O; 2) HEAD AND NECK, REF CDS984259P; 3) MINOR ENT HARPER PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0160700F; 4) MAJOR ENT HARPER PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0161710I; 5) THORACOTOMY HARPER PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0161795F; 6) MAJOR ENT MZ PAC
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0530-2026·2025-11-26
Neuro and joint kits recalled over smoke pencils that may activate
Medline is recalling 40,151 neurosurgery, back and joint convenience kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils, after Stryker expanded its recall of the pencils by 47 lots.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) NEURO CRANIOTOMY CDS #36-RF, REF CDS780119V; 2) BASIC BACK CDS, REF CDS780147N; 3) INSTRUMENTED BACK CDS, REF CDS780148R; 4) NEURO-LAMI CDS, REF CDS780208I; 5) TOTAL HIP, REF CDS920027Y; 6) TOTAL KNEE, REF CDS940072Y; 7) TOTA
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0507-2026·2025-11-26
Heart pump implant kits recalled over corrosion at the battery connector
Thoratec is recalling 248 HeartMate II LVAS Implant Kits because potential corrosion at the backup battery cable connector may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.
Product
Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate II¿ LVAS Implant Kit Model/Catalog Number: 106015, HeartMate II¿ LVAS Kit, with Pocket Controller, Sealed, US; 106016, HeartMate II¿ LVAS Kit, with Pocket Controller, Sealed, EU Software Version: N/A Product Description: The Heart
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0533-2026·2025-11-26
Hemostasis valves recalled because the valve cap may remain depressed
Merit Medical is recalling 217,141 PhD Hemostasis Valves because a manufacturing defect can leave the valve cap depressed, leading to potential leakage and possible hemorrhage.
Product
PhD Hemostasis Valve, REF: IN4802/K, IN4802/T, IN4918/A, IN7802/C, IN8802/C, IN9802, IN9802/A, K05-02166B, K05T-02138A, K12T-10798A, MAP800/B, MAP800/T, MAP801/B, MAP802/B, MAP802/CNB, MAP802/T, MAP804/B, MAP852/B, SKY1802.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
49 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0527-2026·2025-11-26
Gynecology surgery kits recalled over smoke pencils that may activate
Medline is recalling 570 gynecology laparotomy, lithotomy and hysterectomy convenience kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils, after Stryker expanded its recall by 47 lots.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) GYN LAPAROTOMY HARPER PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0160684F; 2) MAJOR LITHOTOMY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0425778O; 3) MINOR VAGINAL #76-RF, REF DYNJ27434R; 4) ABDOMINAL HYST PACK, REF DYNJ44848M; 5) DA VINCI HYSTERECTOMY, REF DYNJ44863Q; 6) VAGINA
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0522-2026·2025-11-26
Neuro shunt and laminectomy kits recalled over smoke pencil activation defect
Medline is recalling 1,315 neurosurgery convenience kits containing SafeAir Smoke Evacuation Pencils, after Stryker expanded its recall of the pencils by 47 lots.
Product
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) BASIC NEURO PACK, REF CDS780202R; 2) ACDF CDS, REF CDS941061M; 3) NEURO PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0038440C; 4) NEURO VP SHUNT/VAGAL NERVE-RF, REF DYNJ21925S; 5) NEURO-ORTHO EXTRAS, REF DYNJ44882M; 6) LAMINECTOMY, REF DYNJ903870F.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0504-2026·2025-11-26
Luer tip caps recalled after trays failed routine biocompatibility testing
Becton Dickinson is recalling 4,180,000 BD Luer Tip Caps after internal testing confirmed that certain device trays failed routine biocompatibility testing.
Product
BD Luer Tip Caps; Catalog Number(s) or Model Number(s): 308341;
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0509-2026·2025-11-26
ECMO consoles recalled after eleven reports of a blank touchscreen error
Medtronic is recalling 167 MC3 VitalFlow Consoles after eleven reports of an E70 error code that leaves the touchscreen blank for up to two minutes during operation.
Product
MC3 VitalFlow Console, REF 58100; Blood pump of ecmo
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighCPSC·26114·2025-11-26
Pressure mounted safety gates recalled over a torso sized opening
About 100 Ikuso pressure-mounted safety gates are being recalled because a child's torso can fit through the opening between the gate slat and the side wall.
Product
Ikuso Safety Gates
Category
Consumer Product
Distribution
Distributed nationwide