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Recall incidents

77 documented recall incidents across 43 companies.

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SevDateCompanyTypeLocationIncidentSource
S503/11
2026
Intuitive Surgical recall Class I recall of da Vinci SureForm stapler reloads after patient death · 1 death, 4 serious injuries; recall of… FDA
S403/25
2026
Omnicell recall FDA Class I recall: Rolls of label stock used with the Omnicell i.v.Station. · Rolls of label stock used with the Omn… openFDA enforcement
S410/2017Monteris Medical recall FDA Class I recall: MONTERIS MEDICAL NEUROBLATE SYSTEM, used for · MONTERIS MEDICAL NEUROBLATE SYSTEM, us… openFDA enforcement
S403/25
2016
Monteris Medical recall FDA Class I recall: NeuroBlate System SideFire Select · NeuroBlate System SideFire Select openFDA enforcement
S307/17
2026
Zoox recall Las Vegas, NV, USAZoox issues software recall after robotaxi drove into heavy smoke CNBC
S307/17
2026
Zoox recall USAZoox recalls 105 robotaxis over heavy-smoke detection failure · 105 robotaxis recalled Reuters
S306/20
2026
Zoox (Amazon) recall USAZoox Autonomous Vehicle Enters Smoke-Obscured Fire Scene, Prompting Recall · 105 vehicles recalled Reuters
S306/18
2026
Waymo recall Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over freeway construction-zone software defect · 3,871 vehicles The Robot Report
S306/16
2026
WASP recall FDA Class II recall: Brand Name: WASPLab · Brand Name: WASPLab openFDA enforcement
S306/2026Waymo recall USAWaymo recalls ~4,000 robotaxis after vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones Austin American-Statesma
S305/2026Waymo recall USAWaymo recalls robotaxi software over risk of driving into flooded roads NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
S304/20
2026
Waymo recall San Antonio, TX, USAUnoccupied Waymo Robotaxi Swept Into Waterway After Entering Flooded San Antonio Road · 3,791 vehicles recalled BBC News
S304/09
2026
WYBOT recall Robotic Pool Vacuum Fire Prompts CPSC Recall Jersey Shore Online
S301/21
2026
Auris Health (J&J MedTech) recall FDA Class II recall: MONARCH Platform, Bronchoscopy, Catalog Numbers: MON-000005-01 , MON-0 · MONARCH Platform, Bronchoscopy, Catalo… openFDA enforcement
S312/23
2025
Zoox (Amazon) recall USAZoox recalls robotaxis for veering into oncoming traffic · 332 vehicles recalled Reuters
S311/08
2025
Waymo recall Waymo recalls 3,067 vehicles for illegally passing stopped school buses · 3,067 vehicles CBS News
S311/2025Tesla Energy recall USATesla recalls Powerwall 2 AC battery systems over fire/burn risk · ~10,500 units U.S. Consumer Product Sa
S309/12
2025
Rivian recall USARivian recalls 24,000 EVs over software glitch that can increase crash risk New York Post
S309/12
2025
Noah Medical recall FDA Class II recall: Brand Name: Galaxy System · Brand Name: Galaxy System openFDA enforcement
S305/23
2025
Quantum Surgical recall FDA Class II recall: EPIONE Model 30-0001 · EPIONE Model 30-0001 openFDA enforcement
S305/2025Zoox recall Las Vegas, NV, USAZoox issues software recall after Las Vegas robotaxi crash NBC News
S305/2025Waymo recall Waymo recalls 1,212 robotaxis over collisions with gates and chains · 1,212 vehicles InsideEVs
S304/23
2025
Virtual Incision recall FDA Class II recall: MIRA SURGICAL SYSTEM, Table mounted miniaturized electromechanical sur · MIRA SURGICAL SYSTEM, Table mounted mi… openFDA enforcement
S304/08
2025
Zoox recall Zoox recalls approximately 270 vehicles after intersection collision · approx. 270 vehicles Zoox safety recall repor
S304/03
2025
Wandercraft recall FDA Class II recall: Atalante X, Powered Exoskeleton. · Atalante X, Powered Exoskeleton. openFDA enforcement
S303/26
2025
Trimble recall FDA Class II recall: The Trimble RTS873 robotic total station is a solution designed for co · The Trimble RTS873 robotic total stati… openFDA enforcement
S302/26
2025
Intuitive Surgical recall Class II recall of da Vinci 5 foot pedal over spring failure · da Vinci 5 systems, foot pedal compone… MassDevice
S310/28
2024
Noah Medical recall FDA Class II recall: Galaxy System (GAL-001). · Galaxy System (GAL-001). openFDA enforcement
S308/09
2024
Cruise (GM) recall USAGM's Cruise recalls entire robotaxi fleet over unexpected braking Wards Auto
S308/05
2024
Quantum Surgical recall FDA Class II recall: The EPIONE device v1.0.2 is a user controlled, stereotactic accessory · The EPIONE device v1.0.2 is a user con… openFDA enforcement
S308/02
2024
Auris Health (J&J MedTech) recall FDA Class II recall: Monarch Platform (Endoscopy), REF: MON-000005-01, MON-000005-01R. · Monarch Platform (Endoscopy), REF: MON… openFDA enforcement
S305/21
2024
Waymo recall Phoenix, AZ, USAWaymo recalls ~672 robotaxis after utility pole collision · 672 vehicles jidounten-lab.com
S305/21
2024
Waymo recall Phoenix, AZ, USAWaymo recalls robotaxis after collision with utility pole · fleet-wide software update TechCrunch
S304/15
2024
Stryker Mako recall Class II recall of Mako 3.0/3.1 software over error #3 causing loss of robotic function mid-surgery · Mako 3.0 and 3.1 software, field corre… MassDevice
S303/09
2024
Noah Medical recall FDA Class II recall: Galaxy System REF GAL-001 (specifically GAL-019, Wired Controller) · Galaxy System REF GAL-001 (specificall… openFDA enforcement
S302/14
2024
Globus Medical recall FDA Class II recall: ExcelsiusGPS Cannula A, 9mm x 250mm, Cannula used with ball tip probes · ExcelsiusGPS Cannula A, 9mm x 250mm, C… openFDA enforcement
S302/2024Waymo recall Waymo recalls 444 vehicles over towed-vehicle detection issue · 444 vehicles NBC News
S312/13
2023
Tesla recall NHTSA recall of over 2 million Tesla vehicles for inadequate Autopilot driver monitoring · over 2,000,000 vehicles Wikipedia
S311/08
2023
Cruise recall Cruise recalls 950 robotaxis via software update after pedestrian dragging · 950 vehicles The Verge
S310/18
2023
Auris Health (J&J MedTech) recall FDA Class II recall: Monarch Platform · Monarch Platform openFDA enforcement
S309/15
2023
Asensus Surgical recall Class I recall of Senhance surgical robot over unintended arm movement · 5 devices in the US, distributed April… FDA
S308/24
2023
Aiper recall USAAiper Elite Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaners Recalled for Burn/Fire Hazard · ~22,000 units KIRO 7 News Seattle / AB
S305/31
2023
Trexo Robotics recall FDA Class II recall: Trexo Device · Trexo Device openFDA enforcement
S303/16
2023
STIHL recall STIHL Recalls Docking Stations Sold with iMOW Robotic Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard USA Today / CPSC
S303/08
2022
Pony.AI recall NHTSA announces first-ever recall of an automated driving system, targeting Pony.ai · software recall, Pony.ai test fleet Reuters
S302/17
2022
Husqvarna recall Husqvarna recalls Automower 435X AWD and 535 AWD robotic mowers for battery fire hazard · ~1,400 units CPSC
S307/09
2021
Procept BioRobotics recall FDA Class II recall: AQUABEAM Handpiece, REF: HP2000, a sterile single-use component of the · AQUABEAM Handpiece, REF: HP2000, a ste… openFDA enforcement
S305/08
2021
Hitachi Rail recall Class 800/385 fleet withdrawn UK-wide after underframe cracks found · fleet-wide (dozens of trainsets), mult… BBC News
S302/26
2021
Accuray recall FDA Class II recall: CyberKnife Treatment Delivery System - Product Usage: indicated for im · CyberKnife Treatment Delivery System -… openFDA enforcement
S312/21
2020
iRobot recall iRobot Clean Base for Roomba i7+ recalled in Canada over electrical short hazard · 11,971 units (Canada) Health Canada / Recalls.
S306/08
2020
Hocoma recall FDA Class II recall: Lokomat Pro, Catalog Numbers 30003 LokomatPro L6.2 120V AD · Lokomat Pro, Catalog Numbers 30003 Lok… openFDA enforcement
S307/29
2019
Motek Medical recall FDA Class II recall: Body Weight Support (BWS) Light; Model No. RB011; a component of C-Mil · Body Weight Support (BWS) Light; Model… openFDA enforcement
S303/06
2019
Procept BioRobotics recall FDA Class II recall: AquaBeam Handpiece, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF: 310301, and 320301, a co · AquaBeam Handpiece, Sterile EO, Rx Onl… openFDA enforcement
S301/04
2019
Monteris Medical recall Monteris Medical had a serious recall Medical Design & Outsour
S303/30
2018
Think Surgical recall FDA Class II recall: Think Surgical Cutter, Flat, ¿6.2mm x 144mm. · Think Surgical Cutter, Flat, ¿6.2mm x … openFDA enforcement
S303/24
2017
Kalmar recall Kalmar terminal tractor recall - electrical fire risk from ground cable/PDC wiring defects · Kalmar terminal tractors/vehicles, mul… Transport Canada Vehicle
S312/06
2016
Accuray recall FDA Class II recall: CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery Systems, models: G3, G4, VSI. · CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System… openFDA enforcement
S307/25
2016
Tecan recall FDA Class II recall: SUNRISE instrument. · SUNRISE instrument. openFDA enforcement
S305/04
2016
Brainlab recall FDA Class II recall: ExacTrac Vero is a Patient Positioning System for Radiation therapy. · ExacTrac Vero is a Patient Positioning… openFDA enforcement
S305/29
2015
Tecan recall FDA Class II recall: Infinite F500, in vitro diagnostic. · Infinite F500, in vitro diagnostic. openFDA enforcement
S310/03
2014
Monteris Medical recall FDA Class II recall: FullFire Diffusing Tip Laser Probe, REF: · FullFire Diffusing Tip Laser Probe, RE… openFDA enforcement
S303/27
2013
Accuray recall FDA Class II recall: RoboCouch Patient Positioning System · RoboCouch Patient Positioning System openFDA enforcement
S304/25
2008
Zucchetti Centro Sistemi recall CPSC recall: LawnBott robotic lawn mowers (laceration hazard) · LawnBott robotic mowers CPSC
S3Tesla Energy recall AustraliaTesla Powerwall 2 battery recall in Australia over overheating/fire risk 7NEWS
S3Tesla recall NHTSA forces recall of 362,758 Full Self-Driving Beta vehicles · 362,758 vehicles PBS NewsHour
S3Lely recall Lely settles Astronaut A4 robotic milking system defect class action for ~$122M · ~$122M settlement brownfieldagnews.com
S3LG Energy Solution recall LG Energy Solution recalls home/ESS batteries after thermal events, one injury · US residential ESS recall, ~$350M cost EnergyTrend
S3Kalmar recall Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor recall - cab tilt cylinder failure risk · Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractors, 20… NHTSA Recall Report 23V0
S3Intuitive Surgical recall Class II recall of da Vinci reusable instruments (forceps, scissors, drivers, graspers) over cable fraying · multiple instrument models, US and int… MedTech Dive
S3Blue Solutions recall GermanyMercedes-Benz eCitaro Buses With Solid-State Batteries Recalled · multiple eCitaro buses InsideEVs
S206/09
2026
CMR Surgical recall Class II recall of Versius surgeon console over disabled Secure Boot cybersecurity control · 2 units distributed in the US (Califor… FDA
S212/23
2025
Zoox (Amazon) recall USAZoox Recalls 332 Robotaxis After Lane-Crossing Software Error · 332 vehicles recalled Reuters
S212/23
2025
Zoox recall USAZoox robotaxi crosses into opposing lane, prompts 332-vehicle recall · Vehicles later recalled: 332 Reuters
S208/08
2022
Stryker Mako recall Class II recall of Mako USB converter / Polaris Spectra camera tracking hardware · Mako tracking hardware components FDA
S207/2018Stryker Mako recall Stryker Mako Restoris MCK knee implant lawsuit removed to federal court (Perry v. Stryker/Mako) · individual implant failure, part of br… AboutLawsuits.com
S211/10
2014
Tecan recall FDA Class III recall: Infinite 200PRO · Infinite 200PRO openFDA enforcement
S108/19
2024
Kinova Robotics recall Kinova Jaco assistive robotic arm - FDA Class I correction for fire/burn hazard · All lots/serial numbers of affected Ja… FDA Medical Device Recal

Companies with recall incidents

AccurayAiperAsensus SurgicalAuris Health (J&J MedTech)Blue SolutionsBrainlabCMR SurgicalCruiseCruise (GM)Globus MedicalHitachi RailHocomaHusqvarnaIntuitive SurgicalKalmarKinova RoboticsLG Energy SolutionLelyMonteris MedicalMotek MedicalNoah MedicalOmnicellPony.AIProcept BioRoboticsQuantum SurgicalRivianSTIHLStryker MakoTecanTeslaTesla EnergyThink SurgicalTrexo RoboticsTrimbleVirtual IncisionWASPWYBOTWandercraftWaymoZooxZoox (Amazon)Zucchetti Centro SistemiiRobot
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