State
73,824 recalls have nationwide distribution and so reach Massachusetts. 8,252 additional recalls listed Massachusetts specifically in their distribution scope.
Of the 8,252 recalls naming Massachusetts we have scored against our rubric, 1,179 (14%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2,360 (29%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
These figures cover only the 8,252 recalls whose distribution notice names Massachusetts specifically. The 73,824 nationwide recalls listed below reach every state, so counting them here would make every state page show the same numbers.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2016 Western Star 4900 and Freightliner Cascadia trucks because a steering component may loosen, potentially causing a loss of steering control.
Subaru is recalling 9,178 2015 WRX vehicles because trunk items may cause subwoofer wiring to short, potentially leading to overheating and fire.
John Evans is recalling 2017-2018 Flatbed trailers because air brake diaphragms may degrade, causing emergency brakes to engage and increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2014-2017 Berkshire XL and XLT buses because headlights may shut off when switching beams, increasing crash risk.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 495,290 vehicles because the driver's air bag may deploy unexpectedly due to insufficient grounding, increasing injury risk.
Cheetah Chassis Corporation is recalling specific 2017-2018 trailer chassis models because air brake diaphragms may degrade, causing emergency brakes to engage unexpectedly.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 216,913 Audi A5, A4 Allroad, and Q5 vehicles because contact corrosion in the auxiliary heater connector may cause wires to overheat or melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
General Motors is recalling 2015-2016 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag may inflate improperly during a high-speed crash.
Toys R Us is recalling Bruin infant wiggle balls because rubber knobs and plastic parts can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
House Of Thaller Inc is recalling Lantana White Bean Hummus because pine nuts may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
House Of Thaller Inc is recalling Marketside Classic Hummus with Pine Nuts because the pine nuts may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
House Of Thaller Inc is recalling Artisan Hummus Pine Nuts due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 4,423 ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drills because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 1,129 orthopedic surgical drills and screw taps due to raw material anomalies that may increase the risk of instrument fracture.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific orthopedic drill bits and screw taps because raw material anomalies may cause the instruments to fracture during use.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific orthopedic surgical instruments due to a raw material anomaly that may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.
Pfizer is recalling 18,725 vials of Sterile Water for Injection due to cracked or chipped glass at the neck, which poses a non-sterility risk.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling specific orthopedic drill bits and screw taps because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.
Prevost is recalling 2008-2018 motor coaches because fuel tank cradles may loosen, causing the tank to fall off and increasing crash risk.
Spectranetics is recalling Bridge Occlusion Balloon catheters because the guidewire may not pass through the device, potentially delaying treatment.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 62 units of 4.0 mm Straight Shank Drill Bits because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 150 nonsterile orthopedic drill bits because raw material anomalies may cause the instruments to fracture during use.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 15 nonsterile orthopedic drill bits because raw material anomalies may increase the risk of instrument fracture during use.
Sorin Group is recalling 72 Platinium VR implantable cardioverter defibrillators due to a possibility of overconsumption following electrostatic discharge or MRI scans.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling ECT Internal Fixation Drill Bits because raw material anomalies may cause the instruments to fracture during use.